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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Steven Craig Starling
Mar 15, 2026
Steven Craig Starling, 49, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 16, 1976, to the late James Luther and Jean Brookshire Starling. Steven worked for the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department for nearly 18 years. He attended Mt. Carmel Global Methodist Church and Clear Vision Church. Steven...
Clifton Eugene "Gene" Hartman
Mar 15, 2026
Mr. Clifton Eugene “Gene” Hartman Jr, 83, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born November 3, 1942 in Forsyth County to Clifton Eugene Hartman and Josephine Smith Hartman. He graduated from Griffith High School in 1960 and following draft, served in the United States...
Jerry Eugene Seivers
Mar 15, 2026
Jerry Eugene Seivers, 79, passed away on March 15, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home with family at his side.
Born July 20, 1946, to Ruth and Vic Seivers, Jerry grew up in Walkertown, NC, and graduated from East Forsyth High School.
In November of 1965, Jerry married his wife, Judy. Shortly thereafter, in the early months of 1966, he was...
Rebekah Anne "Becky" Moore Rhodes
Mar 15, 2026
Rebekah Anne “Becky” (Moore) Rhodes, 83, departed this life surrounded by her children, entering the presence of the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Born in Wilson, North Carolina, to Marion Butler Moore and Juanita Woodard on February 7th, 1943, Becky grew up in a home located on Atlantic Christian (now Barton) College. In 1959, she went...
Mark Steven Richardson
Mar 15, 2026
Mark Steven Richardson, 66, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on March 15, 2026, in the company of loved ones.
Mark was a devoted husband, father, brother, and proud PaPa. He is survived by his wife, Marisa Richardson; his son, Adam Richardson, Adam’s wife, Alyssa, and their daughter, Aubrey; and his daughter, Jessica Tibbs, Jessy’s husband, Geof, and their sons, Arlo,...
Ralph Jerry Crouse
Mar 15, 2026
Mr. Ralph “Jerry” Crouse, 83, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Davie Nursing & Rehab.
Jerry was born in Forsyth County on January 26, 1943, to the late Ralph Joe and Delma Iona Fawlkes Crouse.
He retired from Vulcan Materials with 41 years of service. Jerry loved to play golf and fly model airplanes you flew by wire.
Preceding him in death...
Dr. Jack Dee Hilliard, Jr.
Mar 14, 2026
Dr. Jack Dee Hilliard, Jr., 78, of Belews Creek, NC, went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2026, while surrounded by his family.
Jack was born on June 24, 1947, in Lakeland, Florida. Growing up in Florida, Jack attended Miami Military Academy before joining the United States Navy, where he proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. Shortly...
Marie Mae Mabe Nichols
Mar 14, 2026
Ms. Marie Mae Mabe Nichols of Davie County, NC, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026. Born to the late Maude “Iola” Mabe and Howard Mabe, she was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.
Ms. Nichols is survived by her children, Diana Nichols Vestal, Sheila Hanes (Jonathan), and Neil Nichols; grandchildren, Donnie Vestal (Destiny), Dana Spencer (Josh), Isabella and Fiona...
Sissie Marsh Whicker
Mar 14, 2026
Our Lord took Sissie Marsh Whicker to her heavenly home on March 14, 2026. She was born March 6, 1947, to Lillie Mae Clodfelter Marsh and Arvol Clifton Marsh, Sr. in Forsyth County. Sissie was a member of the First Church of the Living God, now known as Faith Chapel, which was first formed in her Great Uncle Lum Aaron's...
Bonnie Sue Tuttle Key
Mar 13, 2026
Mrs. Bonnie Sue Tuttle Key, 78, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 6, 1948, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late James Henry “Buck” Tuttle and Hazel Horton Tuttle. Bonnie was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandsons. She loved animals, especially her dogs...
Kevin Ray Love
Mar 13, 2026
KERNERSVILLE – Kevin Ray Love, 66, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026 at Kernersville Medical Center. Kevin was born on October 8, 1959 in Forsyth County to Billy Ray and Gale Smith Love. Kevin was a 1977 graduate of East Forsyth High School and earned an Associate Degree at Forsyth Technical Community College. He retired from Winston Salem Transit Authority....
Seth Aaron Wagner
Mar 12, 2026
Mr. Seth Aaron Wagner, 40, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on March 12, 2026, at his home.
He was born to Debra Wagner and Christopher Wagner on June 4, 1985, in Crosby, Minnesota.
Seth served his country proudly in the United States Marines. Following his service, he worked for many years as a lineman, where he was known for his hard work...
Carol Ann Dunnegan Bailey
Mar 12, 2026
Mrs. Carol Ann Dunnegan Bailey, 79, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Davie County, NC.
She was born on March 17, 1946, to the late Clifton Pershing Dunnegan and Frances Louise Vestal Dunnegan in Forsyth County, NC.
She retired from WSFC Schools food and nutrition. Carol was a fashionable lady in her day. She was quick-witted with...
Vivian Marie Windsor Barbee
Mar 12, 2026
Vivian Marie Windsor Barbee, 73, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
Mrs. Barbee was born May 14, 1952, in Iredell County, to John Carl Windsor Jr. and Marie Reavis Windsor. Vivian had a passion for helping those in need and retired as an RN with over 40 years of service. She enjoyed crafts,...
Marlene Jefferson Russell
Mar 12, 2026
“Strength and honor are her clothing … she shall rejoice in time to come. Her children rise up and call her blessed …” (Proverbs 31)
Mrs. Marlene Jefferson Russell, 91, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at her home. Mrs. Russell was a native of Carroll County, Virginia where she was born September 2, 1934 to Conley Otto and Opal Barker Jefferson....
James Edgar Layton
Mar 11, 2026
James Edgar Layton, 82, of Winston-Salem, passed away March 11, 2026.
Mr. Layton was born September 1, 1943, in Monmouth County, NJ, to Edgar Layton and Ruth Elizabeth Vorhees Layton. In addition to his parents James was preceded in death by a brother, Richard.
James served in the US Navy as an aviation electronics technician from 1961 to 1966. He was a...
Sammie Carol Putnam Morgan
Mar 11, 2026
Mrs. Sammie Carol Putnam Morgan, 80, of Walkertown, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late Samuel William Putnam and Nola Mae Wilson Putnam on September 15, 1945, in Mitchell County, NC.
Sammie was a faithful Christian who stood strong in her beliefs....
Carolyn "Jewell" Gordon Hoggard
Mar 11, 2026
Carolyn Jewell Gordon Hoggard, 84, affectionately known as Jewell, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family and welcomed into the Glory of God.
Jewell was born June 16, 1941, in Buncombe County, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 56 years, Wayne F. Gordon; her husband of 7...
William "Bill" Creasy
Mar 11, 2026
William (Bill) Creasy, 90, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Memorial Hospital after suffering a sudden and unexpected illness at home. He was born December 8, 1935, in Forsyth County to Walter Curtis Creasy and Sadie Johnson Creasy.
William graduated from Clemmons School in 1954 and later from Forsyth Technical Institute. He loved sports, especially baseball, excelling as a...
David Charley Sams, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
Mr. David Charley Sams, Jr., 67, earned his wings on March 11, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home with his loving wife by his side. “Courageous Husband: If all the music died and music makers ceased, I think you’d stand and sing a hymn of Hope and Peace. If nights of doubts and fears against the Light were hurled,...
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