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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Johnny Joe Prichard
Feb 24, 2025
On the evening of Monday, February 24, 2025, Johnny Prichard passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family. He was 92 years old.
Johnny was born in a little farmhouse a few miles southeast of Waco, Texas on May 23, 1932. He was the first child, and only son, of Audrey Baty and John Prichard.
He is survived...
Charles Edward Crosby, Sr.
Feb 24, 2025
Mr. Charles Edward Crosby, Sr. age 85 of Clemmons, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on September 7, 1939, in Iredell County to the late Ernest Edward Crosby and Della Creason Crosby. He is survived by his wife, Alma Head Howell Crosby. Mr. Crosby had retired from the Winston-Salem Police Department after 26...
Bobby Gray Blakley
Feb 24, 2025
KERNERSVILLE – Bobby Gray Blakley, 77, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at his home. Bobby was born on May 23, 1947 in Forsyth County to the late Howard and Kathryn Speas Blakley. Bobby grew up with a heart for helping others which led him to be a career Paramedic with Forsyth County EMS, retiring with over 25 years of...
Bonnie Rose LaLonde Reese
Feb 23, 2025
Bonnie (Rose) LaLonde Reese went to be with Jesus on February 23, 2025. Born in Kingsford, Michigan on August 28, 1941, to Margaret (Viola) Dykstra LaLonde and Willard Francis LaLonde, Bonnie lived a life defined by faith, family, and service.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jim, her parents Margaret and Willard, and her brother Richard. She is...
Jayne Audrey Hall Hasenflu
Feb 23, 2025
Jayne Audrey Hall Hasenflu passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Forsyth Medial Center- Novant Health. Jayne was born on April 1, 1930, in Butler, PA to Herbert Harry and Sarah Mildred Sefton Hal. Jayne was a child that experienced the Great Depression and the 2nd World War and many wars and conflicts that followed. She married at age 18...
Virginia Kathleen Smith Miller
Feb 23, 2025
Mrs. Virginia Kathleen Smith Miller, 91, a resident of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center. Virginia was born on September 19, 1933 in Forsyth County to the late Joseph Francis and Cathrine Reid Smith. She retired from the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools after many years as an assistant manager in the cafeteria. She also worked...
Roger Dean Martin
Feb 23, 2025
Roger Dean Martin, 75, of Dobson passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Baptist Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 28, 1949, in Mt. Airy, NC to the late Charles Lindbergh Martin and Evelyn Reynolds Hodge. Mr. Martin proudly served his country in the United States Army and also served for many years in the Pilot...
Yun "Lana" Pete
Feb 23, 2025
Yun "Lana" Pete, 75, of Kernersville, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 25, 1949, in Cholla Nam-Do, South Korea to the late Kim Pong Sup and Choe Ok Kum. She was married to Edward...
Carol Lynn Thomas
Feb 23, 2025
Carol Lynn Thomas, 69, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by family.
Ms. Thomas was born May 4, 1955, in Chester, Pennsylvania, to Ford Allen Thomas and Lillian Beatrice Thomas. She was a school bus driver for WSFCS where she later retired after many years of service. In addition to her parents, Carol was...
Bobby Walkup
Feb 23, 2025
Bobby N. Walkup, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on October 30, 1937, in Charlotte, NC, to the late Joseph Harvey and Delila Neal Walkup. Bobby was a member of First United Methodist Church in Pilot Mountain. His hobbies included woodcarving, walking on the beach...
Luther "Lucky" Sterling Blakeley
Feb 22, 2025
Luther “Lucky” Sterling Blakeley, 43, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was born on November 29, 1981, in Forsyth County.
Lucky was a creative and artistic person who loved to draw. He enjoyed helping others whenever possible and was known to do anything for someone in need. His kindness and selflessness will be remembered by all...
Joseph Edward "Joey" Jarvis
Feb 22, 2025
Joseph Edward “Joey” Jarvis, 65, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Davie County on March 24, 1959, to the late David Zachary Jarvis and Gloria Sutphin Boyles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his ‘Mama’, Helen Dunn Jarvis;...
Mark Andrew Megela
Feb 22, 2025
Mark Andrew Megela, 67, of Pfafftown NC, formerly of McKeesport PA, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday February 22, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1957, in McKeesport and was the son of the late Andrew Ham Megela and Julia Ruschak.
Mark is survived by his dear wife of 45 years Robin Sholtis Megela, and three children: daughter Amanda...
Heather Renee Bagg (Conner)
Feb 22, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our sweet Heather, who went home to be with God on February 22, 2025, at the age of 48. She had battled melanoma cancer for over four and a half years and was winning until the very end. She spent the final week of her life at Kate B. Reynolds...
George "David" Smyrl
Feb 22, 2025
George David Smyrl, fondly known as David, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on April 24, 1945, in Michigan, David was adopted by Mercedes Elizabeth and George David Smyrl Jr. in Philadelphia, PA, where his life journey began.
David lived a rich and fulfilling life, full of passion and joy. He loved sailing, running...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Dale Jarvis
Feb 21, 2025
Jeffery “Jeff” Dale Jarvis passed away on February 21, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC.
He was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on March 27, 1961, to James Thomas Jarvis, Jr. and Dorothy Mae Jarvis. He was employed with SPC Mechanical as a plumber at the time of his passing.
Jeff was a simple man who loved his family and friends. He also enjoyed surf-fishing,...
Mary Jackson Jones Monson
Feb 21, 2025
Mary Jackson Jones Monson, of Winston-Salem, NC, died on February 21, 2025 after having contracted the Norovirus and then Influenza A, resulting in acute respiratory failure. She had just celebrated her 95th birthday three weeks earlier with a party for family and friends.
Mary was born on February 8, 1930, to Chester Oscar Olaf Jackson and Beulah Mae Firkins Jackson in...
Nathan Fred Ellis
Feb 19, 2025
Nathan Fred Ellis, 73, died at his home in Kernersville, NC, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
While family and friends mourn his death, they are thankful for having known and loved him. Nathan was a soft-hearted, retired auto mechanic and US Army veteran who served in Vietnam and relished helping people and animals in need. He loved learning about military history...
Kali Rose Lane
Feb 19, 2025
Kali Rose Lane, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend left this world at the young age of 25 on Feb. 19, 2025, at home in Winston-Salem, NC. Born March 27, 1999, in Jacksonville, FL, Kali brought warmth and joy to those around her. Her passion for music was evident even as a baby. She had a deep love for singing, often...
Shirley Ann Sweet
Feb 19, 2025
Shirley Ann Sweet, 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in Boonville, North Carolina.
Shirley was born on May 30, 1942, in Forsyth County to the late James and Ina Bell Williams.
Along with her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her son, Roger Gray Taylor; grandson, Jay; and siblings, Donald Williams, Jerry Williams, Robert Williams, Jimmy Williams, Delores Sweet,...
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