Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

May 5, 2025

Ernest Tevis "Ted" Nance, Jr, 90, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

He was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on April 16, 1935, to the late Ernest Tevis "E.T." Nance, Sr. and Marie Edith Porter Nance.

Ted graduated from RJ Reynolds High School, working at Atlas Supply Company before Nance Stock Farm and then Nance Building...

May 5, 2025

It is with profound sadness that our family announces the passing of our son, brother, and devoted father, Michael Jared Marek, 45. Michael passed away tragically on May 5th, 2025, in Texas.

Michael was born on December 12, 1979 in Big Rapids, Michigan to Michael Marek and Sherrie Morrow-Marek (McBride).

Michael was an avid golfer and could often be found on the...

May 5, 2025

***SERVICE INFORMATION HAS UPDATED***COLFAX – Charles Reid Westmoreland, 87, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center. A life-long resident of Guilford County, Reid was born on September 1, 1937 to Charlie and Lillie Westmoreland.

Reid retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company where he had worked for 38 years. He enjoyed all sports and was an avid fan...

May 5, 2025

Willa Zan Nifong Sowers, 76, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Winston-Salem to Clifford Albert Nifong and Sallie Rutledge Nifong, Willa was the fifth of seven siblings. A graduate of North Davidson High School and cosmetology school, she spent 57 years as a devoted hairstylist, known for her...

May 4, 2025

Sarah Cook Roberts, 99, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1925, in Forsyth County to the late Rev. James Corbett Cook, Sr. and Mamie Faircloth Cook. A devoted member of Trinity Moravian Church since 1938, Mrs. Roberts lived a life rooted in faith, family, and community. She retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco...

May 3, 2025

Pamela Hope Hege Metz, 78, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC.

Pam was born on February 9, 1947, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to Willis Edward and Hope Gwendolyn Hege. She graduated from Reynolds High School in 1965 and then went to business school. She worked at Forsyth Memorial Hospital for many years...

May 3, 2025

James Wright Dowdy, 68, of Kernersville, NC was born January 28, 1957, to Jim and Marian Dowdy in El Paso, TX. He joined our Savior peacefully in his home on May 3, 2025. He graduated from Auburndale High School, Florida. He continued on to college at Tennessee Temple where he met his wife, Barbara. He was a faithful member and...

May 2, 2025

Harvey Gene King, 88, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home with his family by his side.

Harvey was born on January 10, 1937, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Harvey Woodlief and Pearl Chandler.

Serving as a Navy Veteran, Harvey was also a devoted Christian and servant of the Lord...

May 2, 2025

On Friday, May 2, 2025, Martha Gail Clodfelter Swaim, our precious mom and “Maw Maw,” was welcomed into Heaven with a loving embrace from our Heavenly Father. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. While we are deeply saddened to no longer have her here with us on earth, we find comfort and rest in the fact that,...

May 2, 2025

Nancy Cuomo Evans passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, May 2, 2025. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Giovanni and Johanna Cuomo, her husband, George Evans, her nephew, Eugene Quinn, and brother-in-law, John Dell’Olio. Surviving is her daughter, Carolyn Monaghan; sons, George Evans (Debbie), John Evans (Shelly) and Christopher Evans (Susan). She had 10 grandchildren...

May 2, 2025

David Lasley Vanhoy, 70, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 4, 1954, to the late Vernon Vanhoy and Emily Tucker Vanhoy. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

David is survived by three brothers, Brian Vanhoy (wife, Beverly), Clay Vanhoy (wife, Betty), and Greg Vanhoy (wife, Tammy); one...

May 1, 2025

Mrs. Ruby Black Proctor, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home.

Ruby was born July 26, 1930, in Forsyth County to the late Samuel Harrison Black, Sr., and Stella Pope Black.

Ruby enjoyed cooking for her family and taking meals to friends in need. She loved being outside and working in her garden and yard. She said...

May 1, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Raymond Weiss, 66, of Port Saint Lucie, FL passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 1, 2025 while in Advance, NC. He was born January 23, 1959 in Phoenixville, PA to Thomas Arthur Weiss and Dorothy Brodzinski Weiss. Ken Weiss lived life in the fast lane—literally and figuratively. A lifelong drag racer with racing fuel in his veins and a...

May 1, 2025

Stephen Gustav Lyon, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Gus was born in San Diego, California, to the late Hamilton PK Lyon and Jeanette Kinmore Lyon on April 14, 1943. Gus graduated from Hilltop High School. Gus joined and served in the Marines, was a car racing enthusiast, spent many years involved in the Long Beach Grand...

May 1, 2025

Mr. James “Larry” Heath, 80, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born in Stokes County, NC, on July 20, 1944, to the late Elmer Jefferson Heath, Sr. and Annie Mae McGee Heath. Larry enjoyed working in his yard, planting bushes and trees. In his younger days, Larry enjoyed bowling. He was...

Apr 30, 2025

Marty Daniel Hewett, 57 of Kernersville NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his home.

Marty was married to Susan Vaughan Hewett for 35 years until she passed away on September 1, 2024 after a short illness.

Marty was born November 25, 1967 in Winston-Salem, NC - Son of Earl and Annie Hewett of Kernersville, NC. He grew up the...

Apr 30, 2025

Mr. Leslie “Les” Paul Zerbe, 78, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Crosby, North Dakota on June 17, 1946, to the late Ludwig Zerbe and Lorraine Adams Zerbe. Les was a faithful servant to the Lord. He was a unique missionary bush pilot. In addition, he was a loving husband...

Apr 29, 2025

Apr 29, 2025

Donald Ray Vogler Sr., passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He was born December 15, 1937, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Donald was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

He spent his career as a successful auto parts manager and had a lifelong passion for all things automotive. He enjoyed NASCAR, the warmth...

Apr 29, 2025

Kernersville – Mrs. Wilma Jean Veach Waddell, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on March 16, 1937, in Forsyth County to Rossie Allen and Eudora Barrow Veach. Wilma was a lifelong member of Morris Chapel United Methodist Church in Walkertown. After retiring from RJ Reynolds, Wilma continued to...