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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Sadie Raynor Jones
Dec 25, 2025
Ellen Rose Raynor (nicknamed Sadie) was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on March 7, 1932. Sadie married her childhood sweetheart, William Jones, in 1948. William (known as Vernon to many) and Sadie were married nearly 60 years before his death in 2007. They modeled a faithful marriage and traveled the world while Vernon served in the United States Army for...
John Robert Whitehurst, Sr.
Dec 25, 2025
John Robert (Bob) Whitehurst passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice home in Winston-Salem, NC, after a long battle with Cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends up to the time of his passing.
Robert was born on December 02, 1931, in Greenville, North Carolina, and lived there with his parents, Maude Bailey Whitehurst and...
Elicia "Lisa" Tilley Henry
Dec 25, 2025
Mrs. Elicia “Lisa” Tilley Henry, 64, peacefully entered her eternal home with Jesus Christ our Lord on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on November 28, 1961, in Forsyth County to Rev. Franklin Myers Tilley and the late Shelby Jean Wall Tilley. During her professional years, Lisa was a Certified Human Resource Administrator,...
Virginia "Ginger" Creed McKnight
Dec 24, 2025
Virginia “Ginger” Creed McKnight, 83, went home to meet her Heavenly Father on December 24, 2025, just one day after celebrating her birthday. While our hearts grieve her passing, we rejoice in knowing she is healed, whole, and celebrating eternal life in Heaven.
Ginger was born on December 23, 1942, in Surry County to the late George and Pearlie Lowe Creed....
Teresa "Faye" Anderson
Dec 24, 2025
Ms. Teresa “Faye” Anderson, 61, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Cone Health Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
Faye was born on May 15, 1964, in Yadkin County, NC, to Noah Guy Anderson and the late Cynthia Faye Macy Anderson.
Faye was deeply dedicated to her Baptist faith and was a longtime member of Pfafftown Baptist...
William "Bill" Allen Tittsworth
Dec 24, 2025
William “Bill” Allen Tittsworth, 78, passed away on December 24, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC.
Bill was born on August 14, 1947, in Iredell County, NC, to Rev. Clifton A. Tittsworth and Carrie Rasor Tittsworth. He graduated from Gray High School and earned an associate's degree in accounting from Forsyth Technical Community College. Bill’s career was in trucking, which began at McLean...
Zachary "Zach" Moore
Dec 23, 2025
Zachary “Zach” Moore, 45, of Mocksville, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Zach was born on April 12, 1980, to Steven Charles Moore and Doris Holder Moore. He was a graduate of North Davidson High School. After high school, Zach spent several years working in restaurants, where he discovered his love for cooking....
Jane Hines Ashby
Dec 23, 2025
Jane Hines Ashby passed away peacefully at Trinity Elms Assisted Living late Tuesday evening, December 23, 2025, the night when her family always gathered to celebrate Christmas through the years. Jane lived a very full and joyful life, surrounded by her family in Midway, NC. She was very proud to have celebrated her 95th birthday this past September. Jane was...
Margaret Kerner Burke
Dec 22, 2025
Mrs. Margaret Kerner Burke, 99, of Kernersville, NC, passed away at her residence on December 22, 2025. Margaret was born in Forsyth County on January 4, 1926, to the late Robah B. Kerner and Susan Gentry Kerner. She was the great-great-great granddaughter of Joseph Kerner, the namesake for the town of Kernersville. Margaret graduated with a degree in Nursing from...
Martin "Willard" Tucker
Dec 22, 2025
M. Willard Tucker, born November 6, 1942, peacefully went to meet his Lord on Monday, December 22, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Tucker, and by his beloved wife of 59 years, Barbara C. Tucker.
Mr. Tucker was born in Colfax, North Carolina, and was a graduate of Colfax School. While still in...
Janice Ree Motsinger
Dec 21, 2025
Due to the possibility of inclement weather, Ms. Motsinger's service is being rescheduled. Updates and obituary will be posted as soon as possible.
Mary Helen Shaffer Joyce
Dec 21, 2025
Mary (Moosey) Helen Shaffer Joyce (95) died December 21, 2025, at home at Heritage Greens in Greensboro, NC with her family by her side. Mary was born on April 14, 1930, to William Aten Shaffer and Ruth Edna Shelton Shaffer in Sandy Ridge, NC. She grew up on their farm with her three younger siblings. She learned from an early...
Shirley Parker Griffin
Dec 20, 2025
Shirley Parker Griffin, 80, passed away on December 20, 2025.
The daughter of Henry Bonson Parker and Bretta Alice (Grace) Durham Parker was born in Iredell County, NC on June 17, 1945. Shirley was the youngest of five children: Bobby Parker (Angela), Charles Parker (Dorothy), Harold Parker (Carol), and Barbara Lawson (Terry). Henry and Grace raised their family on farmland in...
Betty Lou Cagle
Dec 20, 2025
Betty L. Cagle, 77, passed away at her home Saturday, December 20, 2025, after a long illness.
Ms. Cagle was born February 12, 1948, in Richmond County. She was preceded in death by her parents. Betty served her community as a nursing assistant for many years. She was truly one of a kind, and everyone loved her.
Left to cherish her memory...
Gioacchino Jack DiDonna
Dec 20, 2025
Mr. Gioacchino Jack DiDonna, 88 of Lewisville, NC, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home. He was born June 4, 1937 in Italy to the late Giovanni DiDonna and Benedetta Carrone DiDonna. He was preceded in death by his wife, Palma Valenzano DiDonna. Surviving are his two sons, John DiDonna (Rosemary) of Lewisville, NC and Anthony DiDonna (Janine)...
Della Mae Kiger Stephens
Dec 20, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we remember our beloved Mother, Della Mae Kiger Stephens, “Mom Della” who passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at the age of 82. Her life was a gift to everyone who knew her. She was the most courageous, caring, loving, and selfless person, and anyone who met her felt that love immediately....
Marlene Joanne Weaver
Dec 20, 2025
Mrs. Marlene Kaliebe Weaver, 91, recently of Lewisville, North Carolina, formerly of Asheville, NC, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 20, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on March 3, 1934, in Cook County, Illinois, to the late Theodore Kaliebe and Edith Wegman Kaliebe.
Marlene found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She...
William Robert Blevins
Dec 19, 2025
Mr. William Robert Blevins, 98, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Robert was born on October 1, 1927, in West Virginia to the late Gorman Edgar Blevins and Ada Cleary Blevins. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He had a long career as a machinist, retiring from AMP after...
Ronnie Lynn Rominger Sr.
Dec 19, 2025
Ronnie Lynn Rominger Sr., 77, of Pinnacle, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home.
Mr. Rominger was born March 3, 1948, in Forsyth County, to Richard Lee Rominger and Mary Cason Harris. In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by one son, Luchane Driggers; two daughters, Tracy Brodie and Tammy Rominger; three brothers, Larry Rominger,...
Michael "Denny" Shaffer
Dec 19, 2025
Michael “Denny” Wayne Shaffer, age 77, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Denny was born on April 25, 1948, in Winston-Salem to Arthur Shaffer and Thelma Taylor Shaffer. As his father served in the military, Denny spent much of his childhood living in various states, including time...
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