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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.


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Jason Todd Currin

Jason Todd Currin

Oct 10, 2024

KERNERSVILLE – Mr. Jason Todd Currin, 49, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 10, at his father's home. He was born on January 4, 1975, in Knox County, Tennessee, to Ray Currin and Brenda Keathley Currin. Jason was an avid fisherman and loved all things concerning animals and nature. Jason was a 5-Star Master Automotive Technician and loved turning wrenches most of...

Gail Lawrence

Gail Lawrence

Oct 8, 2024

Gail Childers Lawrence, of Winston-Salem, passed a way on Tuesday October 8, 2024 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem North Carolina. Gail was born in Lenoir on February 28, 1938, to the late John Melvin Childers and Ruby Hayes Childers. She graduated from Lenoir High School and while working for Southern Bell, Gail earned many college credits...

Justin Charles Douthit

Justin Charles Douthit

Oct 8, 2024

Justin Charles Douthit, 33, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. 

He was born in Greenville, SC, the son of the late Charles Edward “Butch” Douthit and Delana “Laney” Collins Douthit. 

Justin was known as a friend to anyone who met him. One of his favorite quotes by ND Wilson from Death by Living embodied how he lived life: “Lay your...

Richard Darrel Boles, Sr.

Richard Darrel Boles, Sr.

Oct 8, 2024

Mr. Richard Darrel Boles Sr., 87, of Pfafftown, NC, passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center on October 8, 2024, surrounded by family. Born February 18, 1937, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Spencer Oliver and Nellie Boyer Boles, Richard was known as a man with a deep voice, big eyes, a big belly and a big heart. He...

Richard William Healey

Richard William Healey

Oct 8, 2024

Mr. Richard William Healey, 80, passed away on October 8, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds hospice home. He was born on April 5, 1944, in Kennerdell, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph Healey and Lottie Shaffer Healey. Richard was proud to have retired from the United States Air Force after over 22 years of service. Following his service, he worked as...

Roger Clay Essick

Roger Clay Essick

Oct 7, 2024

Mr. Roger Clay Essick, 67, passed away Monday October 7, 2024. He was born November 9, 1956, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Allen Emory Essick and Grace Lookabill Essick. Roger was a hard worker who enjoyed tinkering with tractors, fishing, keeping a garden, and spending time out side. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death...

Kathleen "Kitty" Bray Myers

Kathleen "Kitty" Bray Myers

Oct 7, 2024

Kathleen “Kitty” Bray Myers, 86, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living. 

Mrs. Myers was born June 15, 1938, in Wilkes County, to John Harvey Bray and Martha Royal Bray. She retired from Bellsouth after 32 years of service. During the course of her life, Kathleen supported many charities and always put others needs before her...

Evelyn Dianna Hudson

Evelyn Dianna Hudson

Oct 7, 2024

Evelyn Dianna Hudson, born on April 2, 1943, in Duhring, West Virginia, passed away on October 7, 2024, at her home in Salisbury, North Carolina, at the age of 81.

Daughter of the late Joseph Benjamin Harris and Willie Glen Harris, Evelyn was one of 11 siblings, survived by her brother Elwood Harris. She was predeceased by her siblings Joseph, Theodore,...

Steven Gray Davis

Steven Gray Davis

Oct 6, 2024

Kernersville – Steven Gray Davis, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at his home. He was born on August 9, 1962, in Forsyth County to Shirley Lowe Pope and the late William Ray Davis. Steven was a strong man who enjoyed the outdoors and at any chance given, he would be fishing. He loved to sing and...

Curtis Steen

Curtis Steen

Oct 6, 2024

Mr. Curtis Steen, 90 passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 after a long illness. He fought until the end and is now at peace. He was born on May 21, 1934 in Bennettsville, SC to the late Eli and Mary Etta Huggins Steen. Known as Paw Paw by his “grandyoungins” and Daddy by his “youngins”, he will be missed by...

Gregory Sanford Kittrell

Gregory Sanford Kittrell

Oct 5, 2024

Gregory “Greg” Sanford Kittrell, 58, a resident of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his residence. 

Greg was born on June 7, 1966, to Bobby Sanford and Linda Myers Kittrell in Forsyth County, NC. 

He worked in construction for many years. Greg enjoyed hunting and being outdoors. Greg always had an adventurous spirit, looking for fun things to do...

Annie Ruth Cox

Annie Ruth Cox

Oct 4, 2024

Annie Ruth Snyder Cox died on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born to Fred Neal Snyder and Ruth Miller Snyder in Forsyth County, NC, on February 6, 1927. Annie graduated from Reynolds High School and attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for three years. She worked at Twin City Lumber Co., a family business, for five years....

Nadine Nelson Whicker

Nadine Nelson Whicker

Oct 4, 2024

Kernersville – Mrs. Nadine Nelson Whicker, 91, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024. Her strength in the last few weeks was amazing during her decline. She was comforted by God’s hand. Nadine was born on October 11, 1932, in Stokes County to Rufus and Ethie Nelson. She grew up on a farm with a loving family. She worked many...

Huey "Clelia" McKinney

Huey "Clelia" McKinney

Oct 4, 2024

Huey Clelia McKinney, “Ms. C,” passed away on October 4, 2024. She was born November 12, 1935, in Smithville, Arkansas. She was the youngest daughter of George and Mary Wildrick.

She was a certified nurse’s aide and loved her patients. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was a devout Christian. 

Huey was preceded in death...

Curtis Brinson Keel

Curtis Brinson Keel

Oct 3, 2024

Mr. Curtis Brinson Keel, age 70 of Advance, passed away in the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Curtis was born in New Bern NC to Hazel and James Keel. Curtis Keel was preceded in death by Hazel and James Keel, sister Susan Tesreau, Maternal grandparents Lorena Barnes. Paternal Grandparents Ernest and Leona...

Michael Guy Callison

Michael Guy Callison

Oct 2, 2024

Mr. Michael Guy Callison, 72, passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center on October 2, 2024. He was born on October 3, 1951, in Knoxville, TN to Alfred Guy Callison and Mary Wallace Callison. 

Michael was the oldest of four children. He graduated from Mt. Tabor High School in 1969. He began college at Gardner-Webb University. After a short time, he...

Ellen "Earlene" Hairston

Ellen "Earlene" Hairston

Oct 2, 2024

On February 23, 1944, God blessed us with Mrs. Ellen Hairston better known as Earlene, born to the Late Vecue Kiser Mitchell and Blanche Victoria Mitchell in Rural Hall NC. On the night of October 2, 2024, Jesus gently and peacefully extended her an invitation, and he exchanged her life for eternity. She was educated in the public schools of...

Brenda Vance Gordon

Brenda Vance Gordon

Oct 2, 2024

Brenda Sue Vance Gordon of Winston Salem passed away on October 2, 2024, surrounded by family. Brenda was born on March 25, 1948, in Walkertown where she grew up. She was the eldest child of Wayne Martin Vance and Sarah Ruth West Vance. She graduated from East Forsyth High School, and attended college at High Point University. She started her...

Carol Neff Hall

Carol Neff Hall

Oct 1, 2024

Carol Neff Hall, 83, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2024, after a brief illness. 

Carol was born on January 12, 1941, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Norman Booth Neff and Irene Fridy Neff. She had two younger siblings: a sister, Marilyn Lee, and a brother, Barry Allen. 

She graduated from Hempfield High School in...

Burl “Bud” William Kaylor, Jr.

Burl “Bud” William Kaylor, Jr.

Oct 1, 2024

Burl “Bud” William Kaylor, Jr., 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Burl was born on December 14, 1948, in Catawba County and grew up in the Hickory and Granite Falls areas. During high school, he was drafted into the United States Army where he served as a Heavy Vehicle Driver in Vietnam. After his military...