Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

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

Sep 21, 2026

F. Patrick “Pat” Russell passed away on September 21, 2026, on the beach at Emerald Isle while on vacation with family and friends.

He was born in Tampa, Florida on December 1, 1942. He later moved to Winston-Salem, where he attended Winston-Salem schools, and graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1961. He then attended Wake Forest University.

He married Bonnie Deal...

Sep 21, 2026

Ramona Rominger Johnson of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2026.

Ramona was born on January 25, 1943, to the late Harvey and Ila Rominger. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kermit Johnson; her infant son, Kermit Johnson, Jr.; her daughter, Karen Williams; her son-in-law, Larry Williams; and her...

Sep 21, 2026

Timothy Lee Phillips, 74, of Clemmons, NC, in Davidson County, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 21st.

Tim was born on June 5th, 1952, to Cloie Wishon and Marvin Phillips. He lived a full and wonderful life surrounded by family, friends, and neighbors who meant so much to him. Tim had a way of making people feel welcome, cared...

Sep 21, 2026

Mr. Panagiotis “Pete” Vasilios Sklapanis, 84, fell asleep in the Lord Monday, September 21, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born November 4, 1941, in Epiniana, Evrytanias, Greece, the son of Vasilios and Maria Avram Sklapanis. A faithful member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where he participated in the Greek Festival every year. Pete was married in 1968 and...

Sep 21, 2026

Winston-Salem – Mr. Richard Lee Evans, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at his residence. He was born on July 27, 1945, in Forsyth County, to Allie Russell Evans and Lillian Turner Evans. He was raised in the Methodist Children’s Home in Winston-Salem. Richard was a gunsmith for over 50 years and an avid collector of Western...

Sep 21, 2026

After 96 beautiful years of life, love, family, and memories, Rosalee passed away leaving behind a legacy that will continue through many generations. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She loved having family around her and treasured every moment spent together. She loved baking, canning, and...

Sep 21, 2026

Annette Hunt Coe, 78, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Forsyth County on June 29, 1948, to the late Clarence Hunt and Dorothy Sechrist Hunt Best. Annette was a lifetime member of Calvary Baptist Church. She graduated from Reynolds High School and Kings College. She retired from R.J. Reynolds after 44 years...

Sep 20, 2026

Jerry Marshall Carpenter, age 77 of Bermuda Run, NC passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1949 in Richmond, VA to the late Henry Marshall Carpenter and Barbara Clarke Carpenter. He served as a Nursing Home Administrator for over 30 years and retired in 2019. He also proudly served in the...

Sep 20, 2026

Mr. Fred Earret "Pete" Harless, 84, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

He was born on July 22, 1942, to the late Otis Benton Harless and Ruth Virginia Tibbs Harless in Mercer County, WV.

Pete served in the Winston-Salem Fire Department from 1963 until 1993, receiving a promotion to Deputy Chief...

Sep 19, 2026

Mrs. Nina Louise Rudy Winyard, 91, of Rocky Mount, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Trinity Elms Health and Rehab in Clemmons, NC. 

She was born to the late Charles C. Rudy and Ethel May Prince Rudy on September 25, 1935, in Trumbull County, OH.

Nina was a devoted homemaker, as her children and family meant the most to...

Sep 19, 2026

Christy Phillips Medeiros, 51, passed away at home on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Christy was born on March 13, 1975, in Forsyth County, NC. She was a loving wife and mother who loved her work family and scout family. Christy was a member of River Oaks Community Church. Preceding her in death were her mother, Glenda Phillips. Surviving are her...

Sep 19, 2026

Herbert "Leon" Mitchell of Winston Salem, NC, went to heaven on September 19, 2026, to await the love of his life, Verna, to whom he was married for 68 years. Born August 5, 1937, in Durham, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Herbert O. and Pearl A. Mitchell.

Leon attended Durham High School and graduated from Indiana Wesleyan...

Sep 18, 2026

Carlos "Buster" Lee Cochran, 85, of Walkertown, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home. He was born to the late Thomas Cochran and Elizabeth Dunn Cochran on January 20, 1941, in Cherokee, West Virginia.

Buster was a simple and family-oriented man. He loved hosting family gatherings and dinners on the weekends. In his free time,...

Sep 18, 2026

LaDonna Michelle Green, 52, of Kernersville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Silas Creek Rehabilitation. She was born to Terry Lee Green and Betty Campbell Green on September 24, 1973, in Forsyth County.

Michelle graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1991. She enjoyed drawing, coloring, and crafting. Michelle was a friend to everyone and enjoyed spending...

Sep 18, 2026

Mr. Harlie Barnie Melton, 84, passed away September 18, 2026, at Hospice of High Point. He was born in Carroll County, VA on August 7, 1942, to the late Glenn Rube Melton, and Irene Beamer Melton. Harlie was in the first full graduating class of Page High School and was a Navy Veteran who met the love of his life...

Sep 17, 2026

Carol Ann Montes Campbell passed away peacefully at her home on September 17, 2026. She was surrounded by love and never-ending prayers.

In past years she volunteered for civilian as well as religious organizations. Always a helping hand and giving of her time.

She was proud of her Croation and Hispanic heritage, along with the family's business of Andro Pucin Distributors in...

Sep 17, 2026

Bettie Jo Hardin Wilson, known as BJ, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of September 17, 2026, at the age of 81. She had lived with Primary Lateral Sclerosis, a rare, progressive motor neuron disorder, for 37 years. She expressed her final desire to “Tend My Master’s Garden.”

Bettie Jo was born to Joseph Talton Hardin and Virginia Dixon...

Sep 17, 2026

James Thomas Caudill, 92, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born to the late James Guy Caudill and Alma Jane Medley Caudill on November 27, 1933, in Wilkes County, NC.

James was a proud army veteran who voluntarily served from 1952 to 1960. He received a purple heart...