Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Sep 25, 2026

Marilyn Williams Breese, 84, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026. She was born May 6, 1942 in Panama. Marilyn was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend who lived a life filled with family, adventure, creativity, and plenty of good stories.

Marilyn is survived by her five children: Stacey (Craig) of Kernersville, NC; Tim (Marie) of Brookfield, CT; Tom (Sue)...

Sep 25, 2026

Mr. Joseph Gray Bobbitt, 73, of Winston-Salem, passed away on September 25, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Bobbitt was born on May 23, 1953, in Forsyth County, to the late Mr. Samuel Palmer Bobbitt and Mrs. Annie Leonard Bobbitt.

Joseph was a loving father, husband, and “oldman” to all who knew him. Joe loved to read, especially Tolkien....

Sep 25, 2026

Pauline Potocki Steward, 83, passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2026. She was born on January 2, 1943, to Stanley Potocki and Helen Sweet Potocki in Hazelton, PA.

Pauline Potocki Steward, 83, passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2026. She was born on January 2, 1943, to Stanley Potocki and Helen Sweet Potocki in Hazleton, PA. Pauline...

Sep 25, 2026

Vermell Hauser Salmons, born April 5, 1933, in Shoals, NC, to Ethel Scott Hauser and Olyn Reece Hauser, both deceased. Also preceded in death by brother, Denson Gray Hauser; wife, Mildred Bass Hauser; nephew Denson, Jr. (Denny); niece, Janice Wilson; brother, J. Coell Hauser.

On July 19, 1952, she was married to the Love of her Life, Nesbert Gray Salmons, and...

Sep 24, 2026

Doris W. Sheetz, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Artium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

Doris, affectionately known as “Dottie”, was born on November 25, 1943, in Forsyth County, NC, the youngest child of the late John and Ina Wilson.

She was a 1962 graduate of Gray High School. Doris spent many...

Sep 24, 2026

Ms. Ione Margarita “Yvonne” Morales Benitez, 65, of McLeansville, NC, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. Yvonne was born on October 28, 1960, in the Dominican Republic to Lino Felix Morales and Lesbia Benitez Bonilla.

Yvonne enjoyed traveling the world and lived for many years in Puerto Rico. This was her “second home” where she worked...

Sep 24, 2026

Mr. Tommy Lee Wilkins, 77, of Rural Hall, died Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center. A native of Forsyth County, Mr. Wilkins was born July 1, 1949 to Charles Herman and Pauline Whitt Wilkins, both now deceased. As a young man, he joined the US Army and served during the Viet Nam Conflict. He had a successful career...

Sep 24, 2026

Newton “Jed” William Farrington, 77 of Pfafftown, entered the Church Triumphant on September 24, 2026 after a ten-year plus battle with Alzheimer’s at his home in the arms of his loving, devoted wife. He was also surrounded by family and close friends. Jed was born on July 29, 1949, in Dearborn, Michigan to William Earl and Leona Newton Farrington.

Fifty years...

Sep 24, 2026

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Iglesia Cristo Reyna Church located at 1475 N Main Street, Kernersville, NC 27284. A visitaiton will be held prior to the service, from 12:00-2:00 PM at the church. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.

Un servicio funerario se llevará a cabo a las...

Sep 23, 2026

Michael George Dixon, 67, passed away on September 23, 2026, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was born on August 30, 1959, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Edwin Harrison Dixon Jr. and Nancy Ann Head Dixon.

Michael grew up in Greenville, North Carolina where a highlight many summers was hiking the Appalachian Trail for a week with his dad and scout troop. After...

Sep 23, 2026

Sheila Rae Petty, 78, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026.

Sheila was born to Helen and Eugene Casey on June 26, 1948. Over the years, she lived in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Texas, and North Carolina, where she and Keith moved to Winston-Salem when Keith took a job at the Winston-Salem Journal.

Sheila Graduated from Quincy HS and...

Sep 23, 2026

Mr. Harold Vernon Owens, 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. He was born in Yadkin County, NC. On April 26, 1937, to the late James Arthur and Mallie Robbins Owens.

Harold graduated from Yadkinville High School in 1957. He then went on to work at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for 30 years before retiring in 1987. After retirement, Harold...

Sep 23, 2026

Carole Ann Tibbs Coeburn, 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at her residence. She was born on October 31, 1938, in Bluefield, WV to the late Charles and Edna Kesler Tibbs. Carole had a love for sewing and cooking. She loved her family more than anything and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her great grandchildren. Carole was...

Sep 22, 2026

Mark Allen Weisner, 38, of Winston Salem, North Carolina, passed away on September 22, 2026. He was born on May 20th, 1988, to Keith Weisner and Ann Hines in Davidson County, NC.

Mark was an incredibly hardworking man who believed in taking care of the people he loved. He was intelligent and quick-witted, with a natural sense of humor and an...

Sep 22, 2026

Walkertown – Vaughan Bruce Robertson, 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on May 9, 1953, in Hamilton County, TN to the late Robert Jack and Margaret Vaughan Robertson. Bruce loved watching the Atlanta Braves, University of Georgia Bulldogs, and Carolina Hurricanes. He enjoyed time outside gardening and taking care of his...

Sep 22, 2026

Catherine Marie Glinke (Pummill, Woodyard, St. John, Cox) October 14, 1945 - September 22, 2026

Cathy was the oldest of seven children, born to Warren and Rita Pummill, who preceded her in death, along with her beloved brother, Mike.

She is survived by her siblings Judy Blair, Terri Pummill, Miriam Snyder (Lester), Bonnie Woomer (Bob), and Matt Pummill (Karen); her children Mark...

Sep 22, 2026

Mrs. Sarah Frances Warren Welborn, 85, passed away September 22, 2026, at her home. Sarah was born in Lynchburg, VA on August 20, 1941, to the late Alton L. Warren and Frances Stevens Warren. She loved to read and travel to the mountains. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and cooking for everyone. Sarah was a Sunday school teacher...

Sep 22, 2026

Ann Everhart Robertson, 77, of Advance, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on September 22, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born on May 5, 1949 to James and Nonia Everhart. Ann was the beloved wife of Richard Dewey Robertson for 61 years. Ann worked as a diamond-cutter at Commercial Lapidary in Mocksville, NC and later with George Walker...

Sep 21, 2026

KERNERSVILLE – David Carroll Simmons, 72, was born on July 18, 1954 to the late James Carroll and Helen Hennings Simmons and went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, September 21, 2026.

David attended Wake Forest University and graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science. During his college years, he followed his father by becoming a second generation...

Sep 21, 2026