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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Betty Ruth Crews McGee
Jul 6, 2025
Kernersville- Mrs. Betty Ruth Crews McGee, 96, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born April 21, 1929, in Forsyth County, the daughter of Thomas Lee and Norma Smith Crews. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and was retired from Sara Lee Hosiery after 30 years of service. Betty loved the Lord...
Nola Teague Brooks
Jul 5, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Nola Brooks, who left us on Saturday, July 5, 2025. She passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Watauga County on March 28, 1932, Nola was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She was a member of Providence Moravian Church. When...
Janet Fordham Hutchins
Jul 5, 2025
Mrs. Janet Fordham Hutchins, 88, of Rural Hall, NC, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. She was born March 17, 1937, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Raymond Prather Fordham and Lillie Mae Cook Fordham. She graduated from Mineral Springs High School and attended Flora McDonald College. She was employed by Davis Insurance until her retirement. In addition to...
Ernestine Pratt Boner
Jul 5, 2025
Ernestine Pratt Boner, 91, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Brookstone of Clemmons. She was born in Stokes County, NC, on August 25, 1933, to the late Nathaniel and Tannie Lane Pratt. Mrs. Boner was a member of Clemmons First Baptist Church. She was a great cook, enjoyed crafting and going to the mountains. Preceding her in death were...
Donnie "Don" Eugene Vestal
Jul 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donnie "Don" Eugene Vestal Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend, who went to be with God on Friday, July 4, 2025, at the age of 76.
Don was born on October 26, 1948 in Winston-Salem, NC, and spent his life embodying strength, toughness, kindness, and friendliness to...
Alline Lasley Hester
Jul 4, 2025
Alline Lasley Hester, 102, of Belews Creek, NC went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 4, 2025, at her home. She was born to the late Junius Walter Lasley and Eva Dwiggins Lasley on June 10, 1923, in Forsyth County.
Alline graduated from Walkertown High School. She spent her life as a homemaker and worked seasonally in the local...
Ruby Annette Caspescha
Jul 4, 2025
Ruby Annette Caspescha, 81, of Advance, passed away peacefully Friday, July 4, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Mrs. Caspescha was born July 19, 1943, in Forsyth County, to Ruby Mason Peak. Annette was a nurse for 54 years working in hospitals and private duty. She went back to school and obtained her associate’s degree in nursing at 50 years...
Gary Edward Bennett
Jul 4, 2025
Gary Edward Bennett, 70, of Summerfield, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital. He was born to the late Harold Edward Bennett and Peggy Kiger Bennett on October 19, 1954, in Forsyth County.
Gary graduated from Northwest Guilford High School in the 1973 class. He later became a significant supporter and sponsor of the school....
Cathie Emma Eustace Dollman
Jul 3, 2025
Cathie Emma Dollman, 58, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was born to the late Francis Eustace and Joyce Harley on June 22, 1967, in Kingston, ON, Canada.
Cathie thoroughly enjoyed her job and found community through her work at the Main Street UMC Pre-School, where she helped nurture countless young lives with her warmth, patience, and joyful spirit....
Leslie Anne Messersmith
Jul 3, 2025
Mrs. Leslie Anne Messersmith, 70, of Winston-Salem, peacefully passed away in the afternoon on July 3rd, 2025.
Leslie was born on July 29, 1954, in Butler County, Ohio, to the late Mr. Charles Zimmey and Mrs. Joyce Zimmey. Leslie left her hometown in Ohio and moved to Texas where she met her future husband. They had 2 children there and then...
Clay Allen Jones, Jr.
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Clay Allen Jones, Jr., age 36, of Clemmons, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Clay Allen was born on June 21, 1989, in Forsyth County to Clay Allen Jones, Sr., and Kimberly Marino. A successful businessman, he was the proud owner of HillCrest Lawn and Landscaping. Clay Allen knew what he wanted to do from a young age....
James "Eric" Jones
Jul 2, 2025
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, Eric went to be with his savior at his home. After a fourteen year battle, he is finally whole and pain free. Eric grew up terrorizing his Lewisville neighborhood with his beloved brother, Chad, and all of his cousins. He loved to tell memories of the fun and trouble they would get into. He loved...
Mike Allen Stegall
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Mike Allen Stegall, 81, of Pfafftown, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Mike was born in Virginia on October 4, 1943. Mike had a long working career in various industries beginning in the shipyards of Newport News, VA, in the 1960’s and retired in 2012 after more than 20 years as an over the road long distance...
Barbara "Bobbie" Crouse Eidson
Jul 2, 2025
Mrs. Barbara “Bobbie” Crouse Eidson, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Bobbie was born in Forsyth County on October 8, 1948, to the late Ralph and Iona Crouse. She was employed with Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, retiring on November 9, 2013.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Wayne...
Stephen Linn Isenhour
Jul 2, 2025
Stephen Linn Isenhour, 71, of Advance NC passed away on Wednesday July 2, 2025. He was born in Concord, NC, on July 17, 1953 to the late Glenn and Lelia Isenhour.
He served in the United States Air Force as a sergeant in electrical power production. He graduated from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in electrical...
Diane Helen Bloxham
Jul 1, 2025
Diane Helen Bloxham, 72, of Oak Ridge, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at her home. She was born to the late Albert and Marion Stewart on February 16, 1953, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Diane was a dedicated Chirstian and devoted herself to her church. She was known for being a good neighbor who avidly volunteered to help others...
Clara Bennett Barr
Jul 1, 2025
Clara Mae Bennett Barr, 92, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Clara was born on May 21, 1933, to the late Robert Bennett and Verda Adams Bennett in Pilot Mountain. She was one of eight siblings in a large, close-knit family.
In her early years, she worked at Hanes Knitting Company. Later, she went on to enjoy a successful...
Betty Mae Burgess
Jun 30, 2025
Ms. Betty Burgess passed away peacefully June 30, 2025, at Brighton Gardens after an extended illness.
Betty was born on October 4, 1951, in Sheffield, Alabama, to James Velvin Burgess and Myra Mabel Black Burgess. She grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, and graduated from Walt Whitman High School in 1969. She later attended Salem College and graduated with a degree in...
Gail Ann Phelps
Jun 30, 2025
Gail Ann Rominger Phelps, 83, of Clemmons, NC, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Mrs. Phelps was born November 9, 1941, in Forsyth County, to the late Thurman Rominger and Elsie James Rominger.
In addition to her parents, Gail was preceded in death by her husband, George Wiley Phelps; one son, George Emory; one brother, Clifford...
Marie Helen Williams
Jun 30, 2025
KERNERSVILLE – Mrs. Marie Helen Williams, 91, passed away peacefully, on Monday, June 30, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 15, 1934, to Joseph and Lettie Williams in Rockingham County, NC.
Marie was a member of Bible Revival Ministries and loved being a member and singing during services. She was an admirable homemaker, perfecting the art of serving...
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