Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Oct 1, 2024

Lloyd Scott Spaugh, 89, passed away on October 1, 2024, in Greensboro, NC.

He was born on March 18, 1935, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Arthur and Connie Spaugh. 

Lloyd worked for R. J. Reynolds for 29 years before retiring. He enjoyed farming on his family's tobacco farm. He also loved golf and spending time at the beach. 

In addition to...

Sep 30, 2024

Nancy Louise Perrell Meeks, 75, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on September 30, 2024. Nancy was born on April 9, 1949, to Jack Perrell and Jennie Bolden Kinyoun in Davidson County. 

She was the only girl in a family of seven children. She enjoyed her work as a CNA, assisting and encouraging all those in her care. She was fond...

Sep 30, 2024

Kathy Lynn Lane, 67, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born in Forsyth Co. on April 11, 1957, the daughter of the late Claude Henry Lane and Dorothy Ingram Lane. Kathy was a long-time resident of Rural Hall, where she always thought of as home. She was a lover of children,...

Sep 30, 2024

Phyllis Webb Burleson, age 84, went to be with the Lord Sept 30, 2024. 

She was born in Marion, NC, to the late Rev Roy and Easter Plemmons Webb on August 1, 1940. 

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and seven brothers. Surviving are daughters, Lisa Micol and Julie Burleson-Tucker; three precious grandchildren, Spencer Micol, Kaitlyn Vance and...

Sep 30, 2024

Tina Marie Wagoner Joyce Matthews, 68, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 30, 2024, following many years of declining health. 

She was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on March 5, 1956, to the late Charles (Chuck) and Virginia (Jenny) Wagoner. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her foster parents, Curtis and Grace...

Sep 29, 2024

Rosemary “Rosie” Meser Azevedo passed away in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on September 29, 2024. She was born to the late Valada Meser and Charles Meser on August 30, 1942. For everyone who knew her and especially for those she loved, the world became much more beautiful.

When she was very young, Rosie demonstrated a talent for women’s fashion design. She designed...

Sep 29, 2024

Sep 29, 2024

Charles "Bear" Jenkins, of Winston Salem, NC, passed away on September 29, 2024 at his home.

He was born on September 6, 1948, to the late Alfred and Hyacinth H. Jenkins in Forsyth County, NC.

Charles graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1966. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1967 and served in Viet Nam from 1968 until 1970. He...

Sep 29, 2024

On September 29th, 2024, we lost a great man - Bryan Stewart Irwin, of Winston Salem, NC. He died unexpectedly at his home on Sunday afternoon after he and his family attended their beloved Calvary Baptist Church that morning. He was born in Georgetown, Washington D.C. on February 4, 1975, to Bobby and Carol Irwin (his mother preceded him in...

Sep 29, 2024

Mrs. Ruth Ann Long McSparran, 87, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Sunday, September 29, 2024. She was born on April 26, 1937, to the late Arthur and Harriet Eshelman Long in Lancaster County, PA. 

She graduated from Solanco High School. Ruth was also very active and enjoyed many sports. She loved all types of crafts, sewing, and quilting. She...

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. Michael Gray Easter, 65, of State Road, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

Michael was born on December 30, 1958, to the late Bobby Gray Easter and Norma Jean Honeycutt Easter in Forsyth County, NC.

After beginning his law enforcement career with the King Police Department, he dedicated 20 years of honorable service with...

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. Thomas Richard “TR” Robertson, 67, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Chatham Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born November 23, 1956, in Surry County, NC to the late Thomas Roosevelt “Bo” Robertson and Alma Atkins Robertson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Frances Robertson and Kimberly Dawn Robertson. TR...

Sep 28, 2024

Mrs. Yvonne Irene Taylor Hall, 63, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was born February 22, 1961, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Bobby Luther Whitt Taylor and Linda Gail Gentry Taylor. Yvonne loved to craft, watch Law and Order: SVU and true crime, and go shopping with her sidekick daughter, Danielle. Yvonne was a one-of-a-kind person...

Sep 28, 2024

Pastor Ray Keeton, Senior Pastor of First Christian Church of Clemmons, entered heaven on Saturday, September 28, 2024, because of his faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord. Born Dennis Ray Keeton, Jr. on July 1, 1969, in Forsyth County to Dennis Ray Keeton, Sr. and the late Linda Earle Keeton, Pastor Ray facilitated and helped found several...

Sep 27, 2024

Christopher Lee Plemmons, 69, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at his home. 

Mr. Plemmons was born December 7, 1954, in Forsyth County, to the late Jim Lee Plemmons and Frances Beauchamp Smith. 

In addition to his parents, Christopher was preceded in death by his wife, Vickie Jane Yow Plemmons. 

Left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Robert Plemmons (SarahJo) of...

Sep 27, 2024

Mrs. Mary Lynn Pfaff Hooker, 45, passed away on Friday September 27, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds hospice home. She was born on June 9, 1979, in Stokes County to the late Carlos (Buck) and Tonya Pfaff. Mary was a graduate of South Stokes High School Class of 1997. She worked in the accounting department at Walmart for 17 years....

Sep 26, 2024

Sally passed into the arms of her savior on Thursday September 26, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was the beloved and cherished daughter of Ronald E. and Vicki W. Sheppard. Sally was born April 3, 1969, in Winston-Salem, NC where she attended Summit School. Sally graduated from First Colonial School in Virginia Beach, VA, attended Virginia...

Sep 25, 2024

Mr. Roy "Jimmy" Leonard Phelps, Jr. age 82, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024. He was born October 21, 1941 in Forsyth County to the late Roy Leonard Phelps, Sr. and Hazel Myers Phelps. He is survived by his daughter, Alisa Reid (Sean) of Lewisville, his son, Michael Phelps of Clemmons, two granddaughters, Michaela Phelps and Kathryn Phelps, and his...

Sep 25, 2024

Marion “Kaye” “Nana” Butner, 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 25, 2024. Born on January 2, 1949, to Bynum and Virginia Butner, Kaye was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her. Kaye proudly served as a Registered Nurse at Forsyth Memorial Hospital, where she...

Sep 25, 2024

Mrs. Ruby Vernon, 95, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Village Care in King, NC. She was born February 9, 1929, in Yadkin County, NC to the late Landon Mendenhall and Rhoda Mathis Mendenhall. Ruby was a long-term member at North Point Baptist Church and is a current member at Calvary Baptist Church in King, NC. Ruby was a...