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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Gary Cromer Snyder
Jan 10, 2025
Mr. Gary Cromer Snyder, 81, passed away, Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home, with his family by his side. He was born July 29, 1943, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Conrad Gilreath Snyder and Pauline Elizabeth Cromer Snyder. Gary retired from RJ Reynolds after 35 years of service. In addition, he was a landscaper with his son...
Juanita "Judy" Dull
Jan 10, 2025
Mrs. Juanita “Judy” Gray Dull, 93, of Clemmons, NC passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at her home. She was born March 25, 1931 in Forsyth County to Blain Banister Gray and Mamie Patrick Gray. Mrs. Dull was a member of Concord Methodist Church and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 33 years of service. She was preceded in...
Stephen Jason Slechta
Jan 9, 2025
Stephen Jason Slechta, a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at the age of 49.
Jason was born on February 3, 1975, in Charlotte, NC. He moved to Winston-Salem as a young child, and later attended both Bishop McGuinness High School and Carver High School. After graduating from...
Carol Annette McCubbins
Jan 9, 2025
A loving wife, mother, and nurse who lived a vibrant life relishing and serving family and friends. Carol Baumgartner McCubbins, 86, of Blowing Rock, NC, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones shortly after a stroke.
Carol was the daughter of the late Jack and Miranda Baumgartner. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband...
Diane Messick
Jan 8, 2025
We share with a very, very heavy heart the passing of our Mother, Nana, Relative and Friend, Diane Messick, in the early hours of January 8, 2025, after a very courageous battle with cancer.She was preceded by her parents, Ruth and Homer Windsor; her husband of 53 years, Dale Messick; and her brother, Richard Windsor.Those left to cherish her memory...
Dr. Eldon Severin Beard
Jan 8, 2025
Kernersville – Dr. Eldon Severin Beard, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at his residence. He grew up in Buies Creek, North Carolina but was born on July 9, 1956, in North Augusta, Georgia to Dr. Stanford Beard and Lois Whatley Beard. Eldon earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry in 1978 from the University of North Carolina...
Donald "Don" Holt Faust
Jan 8, 2025
Mr. Donald "Don" Holt Faust, 89, of Lexington, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by his family.
Don was born on December 29, 1935, to the late Claude Raymond Faust and Pearl Elizabeth Watkins Faust in Forsyth County, NC.
He graduated from Reynolds High School and Gaston College before enlisting in...
Frances Reynolds McGuire
Jan 8, 2025
KERNERSVILLE - Frances Reynolds McGuire went home to be with her Lord January 8, 2025, after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She handled her sickness with a grace that was amazing to witness; never angry and continued to reflect on how her passing would affect others. She wanted her light to be a witness to others about God's grace...
Tommy Lee Watkins
Jan 8, 2025
Mr. Tommy Lee Watkins, age 83 of Clemmons, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family. Tommy was born July 21, 1941, in Winston-Salem to the late O.B. Watkins and Margaret Spaugh Watkins. He graduated from Southwest High School in 1959 and retired with 37 years of service with R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company as a supervisor...
Wynona Elva Vass Hill
Jan 8, 2025
Mrs. Wynona Elva Vass Hill, 89, passed away on January 8, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on April 3, 1935, in Carroll County, Virgina to the late Montaque Vass and Artie Jenkins Vass. Wynona enjoyed cooking and baking, crossword puzzles, and gardening. Wynona was very close to her four sisters and loved spending time with them. She...
Brenda Mendenhall Leonard
Jan 8, 2025
Brenda Mendenhall Leonard, 82, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at Grayson Creek Assisted Living. After spending so much time talking with you, I decided that our untraditional relationship deserved a very nontraditional obituary. Over the past year, I have learned so much about Brenda and her family. Stories of farm life, gathering eggs and lying in bed at night...
Margaret Henry Moore
Jan 5, 2025
Margaret Henry Moore, who lived a remarkable life of 100 years and seven months, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 5, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family.
Born May 20, 1924, in Yazoo City, Mississippi, she was the youngest of four daughters of William Andrew Jr. and Elizabeth Mary Jones Henry. She was preceded in death by her...
Lloyd Ray Gossett
Jan 5, 2025
Lloyd Ray Gossett, 80, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Durham VA Medical Center. He was born in Greene County, NC on September 23, 1944, to the late Allen Gossett and Naomi Johnson Gossett. Mr. Gossett was a charter member of Shallowford Presbyterian Church, retired from Duke Power, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a paratrooper,...
Preacher Jerry Wayne Whiteheart
Jan 5, 2025
Preacher Jerry Wayne Whiteheart, 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Forsyth County on June 5, 1950, to the late Grady Claude Whiteheart Sr. and Mozelle Disher Whiteheart. Jerry was a man who was committed to his faith. He began preaching in his teenage years...
Zachary Zane Mathis
Jan 5, 2025
Mr. Zachary “Zach” Zane Mathis, 54, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
He was born on April 14, 1970, to Harvey Walter Mathis and the late Janet Haynes Mathis in Forsyth County, NC.
Zach graduated from Parkland High School in 1987, and later attended High Point University. He would then would...
Dorothy Hester Fink
Jan 4, 2025
Kernersville – Mrs. Dorothy Hester Fink, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Trinity Glen Nursing Home. She was born on July 2, 1934, in Coushatta, LA to Jesse Hester and Linie Giddings Hester. Dorothy enjoyed working for many years in security at Greensboro Airport. She was an avid reader and loved gardening of any kind. Dorothy...
Carolyn Wall Forester
Jan 3, 2025
Carolyn Wall Forester, 70, of Winston-Salem passed away January 3, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born July 10, 1954 in Forsyth County to the late Charlie D. Wall and Gertrude B. Wall. During her life’s journey she was a hard worker in and outside the home. Family and friends shared many laughs as she was known to repair...
Connie Meadows Atkins
Jan 2, 2025
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***VISITATION 5PM - 7PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 2025***
***FUNERAL SERVICE 1PM SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025 AT SHADY GROVE WESLEYAN***
***BURIAL IMMEDIATLEY FOLLOWING AT CHURCH CEMETERY***
Kernersville - Connie M. Atkins, 78, of Colfax, North Carolina, passed away at High Point Regional Hospital on January 2, 2025. She was born into a faithful Baptist family and attended the Baptist Church in...
James Lindsey Gay
Jan 2, 2025
Mr. James Lindsey Gay, 81, of Clemmons, NC passed away peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born July 4, 1943 to James Tucker Gay and Adelia Clifton Gay. Mr. Gay owned and operated Industrial Cleaning Equipment in Winston-Salem. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Alice Koko Gay; two children, Kathy Gay...
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