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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Charlotte Mae Crown Elliott

Charlotte Mae Crown Elliott

Jul 19, 2025

Charlotte Mae Crown Elliott, 84, of Stokesdale, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her home. She was born to the late William Crown and Viola Gibson Crown on March 7, 1941, in Arlington, Virginia.

Charlotte was a fiercely independent woman who lived her life to the fullest. She enjoyed spending time going to church, visiting with friends,...

Cheryl Lynn Webster

Cheryl Lynn Webster

Jul 19, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Webster, 77, of Walkertown, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. 

She was born to the late Clyde Pegram Webster and Patsy Clark Webster on April 23, 1948, in Forsyth County, NC.

Cheryl graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1966. She went on to further her education at Winston-Salem Business College...

Billy Ray Parrish

Billy Ray Parrish

Jul 18, 2025

Mr. Billy Ray Parrish, 87, of Walnut Cove, NC, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Friday, July 18, 2025. Billy was born in Davie County on October 18, 1937, to the late Robert William Parrish and Elsie Moorefield Parrish. He was employed with Gallins Vending for over 40 years, retiring in 1998. Billy enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors....

Wanda Miller Atkins

Wanda Miller Atkins

Jul 18, 2025

Wanda Miller Atkins, 87, of Advance, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 18, 2025, with family by her side. Born on November 12, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Guy W. and Daisy Plott Miller. In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Calvin Atkins, Sr. She is survived by...

Clarissa Dorothea Nicol Jackson

Clarissa Dorothea Nicol Jackson

Jul 18, 2025

Clarissa Omoyemi Dorothea Jackson nee Nicol, 71, passed away at home on July 18, 2025. Clarissa was born on September 3, 1953, to Tani and Yomi Nicol in Sierra Leone, West Africa.

Clarissa was preceded in death by her father, Tanimowo Nicol, sister, Davida Nicol, and her foster sister Princess Thompson. She is survived by her loving mother, Arminda Areyomi Nicol;...

Arthur "Kenneth" Flippin

Arthur "Kenneth" Flippin

Jul 18, 2025

Mr. Arthur “Kenneth” Flippin, 87, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born on June 19, 1938, in Surry County, NC, to the late Robert William Flippin and Hallie Rose Cook Flippin. Kenneth retired from RJ Reynolds after 30 years of service. He enjoyed golfing, baseball, gardening, and NASCAR. Kenneth was known...

Joseph Robert Steen

Joseph Robert Steen

Jul 17, 2025

Joseph Robert Steen, 26, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

He was born on August 5, 1998, to Brian and Lou Steen in Winston- Salem, NC, and was one of a beloved, miraculous set of triplets. He graduated from Ronald Reagan High School, and later graduated from Appalachian State University, where he was a member of...

Darlene Dove Linville Mabe Turner

Darlene Dove Linville Mabe Turner

Jul 17, 2025

Mrs. Darlene Dove Linville Mabe Turner, 92, of Kernersville, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025. She was born May 24, 1933, in Forsyth County, the daughter of John Henry and Bertie Freeman Linville. She had retired from Burlington Industries, was a selfless person, who would do anything for anyone who needed it. Darlene was a hard worker that loved to...

Emersyn Faye Weisner

Emersyn Faye Weisner

Jul 16, 2025

Emersyn “Emmy” Faye Weisner, age 4, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, after a lifelong battle with multiple congenital medical complexities. Emersyn was born on June 19, 2021 in Watauga County, NC, and adopted by Jena Katherine Johnson and Traci Evelyn Weisner on September 30, 2021.

Emmy enjoyed time with her siblings, floating in the pool...

William Franklin Boyd

William Franklin Boyd

Jul 16, 2025

William Franklin Boyd, 66, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. 

Billy was born June 15, 1959, in Winston Salem, NC, to William Luther Boyd and Helen Ring Boyd. 

He graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1977 and attended Western Carolina University. He began working at Hanes Dye and Finishing in 1981 and took great pride in his...

Lois Brown Myers

Lois Brown Myers

Jul 16, 2025

Lois Alene Brown Myers went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 16, 2025. She was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina on April 11, 1930 to the late George Marion Brown and Thelma New Brown. She is predeceased by her dearest husband, Harry Lee Myers, and four sisters, Mary Lou, Bette, Jean, and Marion.

After high school graduation in...

Drema Leigh Tyler Choplin

Drema Leigh Tyler Choplin

Jul 16, 2025

Drema Leigh Tyler Choplin, 59, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Born on June 13, 1966, to Claimon and Peggy Tyler, Drema was the kind of person whose presence could light up any room. She was a devoted mother, loving partner, proud...

Beverly Stewart Brannon

Beverly Stewart Brannon

Jul 16, 2025

Beverly Yvonne Stewart Brannon, 71, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born in Forsyth County, NC, on July 29, 1953, the daughter of James Basil Stewart and Annie Lee Duggins Stewart. Beverly will be remembered as a hard worker who worked for Stroh’s Brewery for many years. She was preceded in...

Benjamin "Craig" Swink

Benjamin "Craig" Swink

Jul 15, 2025

Mr. Benjamin “Craig” Swink, 65, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. 

He was born February 10, 1960, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Francis Marion Swink, Jr. and Edna Ray Hooker Swink. 

He served in the United States Navy on the USS Houston from 1982 until 1986. Craig retired with 25 years of service...

David Robert Campbell, Sr.

David Robert Campbell, Sr.

Jul 14, 2025

David Robert “Detroit” Campbell Sr. entered this world in Wayne County, Detroit, born to Robert Jr. and Shirley Ann on 24 September 1964. From the very beginning, he had a knack for collecting families the way some people collect parking tickets. After some extended networking opportunities provided by the government Detroit found himself “adopted” by a colorful family of mixed...

Wallace James Hayes

Wallace James Hayes

Jul 14, 2025

Wallace James Hayes, 76, of Belews Creek, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Hayes was born November 15, 1948, in Forsyth County, to Doc Hayes and Minnie Holman Hayes. 

In addition to his parents, Wallace was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Ann Duncan Hayes; and one daughter, Stephanie Hayes.

Left to cherish his...

Kathleen Olivia Brewer Aydogdu

Kathleen Olivia Brewer Aydogdu

Jul 14, 2025

Mrs. Kathleen Olivia Brewer Aydogdu, 41, of Winston Salem, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital due to complications following surgery.

Kathleen was born in Forsyth County, NC, to the late James J. Brewer and Olivia H. Brewer on April 27, 1984.

She graduated from North Forsyth High School in 2002, before going...

Elizabeth Johnson Wade

Elizabeth Johnson Wade

Jul 14, 2025

Elizabeth Johnson Wade, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 14, 2025.

Born on September 20, 1947, she was the daughter of the late George Johnson and Edith Jenkins Yaughn.

Elizabeth was a free spirit with a deep love for life's simple joys. She found happiness in painting, swimming, fishing, dancing, and trips to the beach. She especially loved...

Mary Ridge Stone

Mary Ridge Stone

Jul 14, 2025

Mary “Tootsie” Ruth Ridge Stone, age 98, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born June 21, 1927, to the late Gloro Etta Tysinger Ridge and Benjamin Carson Ridge. She lived the last 2 months of her life at Brookdale Senior Solutions in Lexington, NC. Mary retired from AT&T after 29...

Cory Everette Hawks

Cory Everette Hawks

Jul 13, 2025

Cory Everette Hawks born on October 1, 1989, was a beloved son, friend, and faithful servant of God, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

He was a man of great passion, joy, and unwavering faith, whose presence lit up every room and whose love touched countless lives. Born with a free spirit and a fierce heart, Cory found his...