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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Joan Martin Turner
Jan 29, 2026
KING – Mrs. Joan Martin Turner, 80, died Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Turner was a native of Towson, Maryland, born November 24, 1945, to the late Arthur and Katie Martin. She retired from the State of Maryland after serving many years as a parole officer. Mrs. Turner was a member of Nazareth Lutheran Church in...
Oren Harry Wagner
Jan 28, 2026
Oren Harry Wagner, 90, died peacefully at home on January 28, 2026. He was born on March 19, 1935, the son of the late Theodore B. Wagner and Lelia Teague Wagner. Oren was a graduate of NC State University. He received a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with honors in 1957. He also attended M.I.T. in Boston, MA. Oren retired from...
Debra "Debbie" Lynn Bowles Comer
Jan 28, 2026
Mrs. Debra “Debbie” Lynn Bowles Comer, 68, passed away Wednesday, January 28,2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on August 6, 1957, in Forsyth County, NC, to Clarence Edward Bowles, Sr. and Bessie Mozelle McGuire Bowles. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member at Antioch United Methodist Church in Rural Hall, NC. In...
Milton "Lee" Smith
Jan 28, 2026
Milton “Lee” Smith, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home on January 27, 2026.
Lee was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and grew up in Colfax, NC. He spent most of his life in Colfax and Kernersville, communities he deeply loved and faithfully served. He was a proud graduate of Northwest Guilford High School, Class of 1974.
For 43 years, Lee...
Kenneth Gray Hauser
Jan 27, 2026
Kenneth Gray Hauser, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Bermuda Run, NC. He was born on September 24, 1937, in Lewisville, NC to the late Shelby and Alice Angell Hauser. Kenneth was a cherished member of his community and a devoted family man. Kenneth's devotion to his education was evident as he graduated from Lewisville School....
Donald Allen Spaugh
Jan 27, 2026
Donald Allen Spaugh, 88, of Lewisville, passed away on January 27, 2026, at Friends Home West in Greensboro, NC. He was born on December 26, 1937, in Winston-Salem NC to the late Robert Glenn and Mabel Gregory Spaugh. In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Parham Spaugh. He was a member of Enon...
Dorothy Stone Harmon
Jan 27, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy Stone Harmon, 91, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at her residence in Winston-Salem, NC.
Dorothy was born on June 1, 1934, in Greer, SC, to Myrtle Othello McElrath Stone and Carl Dixon Stone.
Dorothy graduated from Parker High School in Greenville, SC, and earned a scholarship to attend Winthrop College in Rock Hill, SC. Due to health concerns...
Dolores Merritt Tesh
Jan 27, 2026
GERMANTON – Mrs. Dolores Merritt Tesh, 85, of Red Bank Road, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Village Care of King. Mrs. Tesh was born April 20, 1940, the daughter of the late Roscoe Blaine and Mae McCanless Merritt. She was a faithful member of Shiloh United Methodist Church as long as health permitted. She was preceded in death by...
Suzanne China Fletcher
Jan 27, 2026
Suzanne China Fletcher, 77, of Kernersville, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home of Dobson. She was born to the late Eugene China and Jeanette Lavoie China on February 12, 1948, in Providence, Rhode Island.
Suzanne was a faithful member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. She was an incredible cook and enjoyed ice skating in...
Donnie Bill Warren
Jan 27, 2026
Donnie Bill Warren, 93, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
He was the son of the late Grover and India Warren, and the husband of Gail Winfree Warren, who also preceded him in death.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel with Pastor Steve Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at Eastlawn...
Nancy Trivitte McHan
Jan 27, 2026
Mrs. Nancy Trivitte McHan, 92, of Advance, NC, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was born October 25, 1933, in Davie County, NC, to Henry Watson Trivitte and Lena Whitaker Trivitte.
Mrs. McHan retired from Aon following a long career in the insurance field. She was a faithful member of Macedonia Moravian Church where she enjoyed being...
Jo Ann Hauser
Jan 26, 2026
Jo Ann Hauser, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Bermuda Run, NC. She was born on February 17, 1938, in King, NC to the late Ray and Annie James Hampton. Jo Ann was a proud graduate of King High School. Upon graduation, she embarked on a fulfilling career with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, where she served...
Polly Anders Stack
Jan 26, 2026
Mrs. Polly Jane Anders Stack, 92, of East Bend, NC, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Born on May 25, 1933, in Tazewell County, VA, Polly was the daughter of the late Cleveland Osborne Anders and Florence Etter Simmons Anders.
Polly’s greatest joy was her family, especially her beloved granddaughters. She loved entertaining them with her singing, guitar playing, and dancing....
Deborah "Debbie" Eads Brewer
Jan 26, 2026
**Due to inclement weather and unsafe conditions at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Debbie's graveside service has been postponed until Friday, February 6, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. All services at Freeman Street Baptist Church will proceed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.**
With the passing of Deborah “Debbie” Eads Brewer, an exceptionally caring soul was returned to the Lord on Monday,...
Marion "Gil" Gilbert Hayworth
Jan 26, 2026
Ms. Marion "Gil" Gilbert Hayworth, 79, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. After a courageous 14-month battle with cancer, she passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She will be deeply missed.
She was born in Forsyth County on October 8, 1946, the daughter of the late Bruce Fowler Hayworth, Sr. and Marion Gilbert Hayworth.
Ms. Hayworth worked in...
Larry Wayne Young
Jan 26, 2026
Larry Wayne Young, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Winston-Salem, NC, surrounded by his family.
Larry was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on May 11, 1942, to Woodrow Young and Josephine Cox Young, and was their only surviving child. Although he did not have siblings, he grew up within a large extended family of aunts, uncles, & cousins...
Edward Thomas Davis
Jan 25, 2026
Edward Thomas Davis passed away on January 25, 2026, at the age of 86 as a result of injuries from an automobile accident.
Ed grew up in the farmlands of Woodstown, New Jersey and was a graduate of Woodstown High School. He served his country in the Air Force’s Air National Guard as a propeller mechanic. He was a diesel mechanic...
Nancy Marie Pfeiffer
Jan 25, 2026
Nancy Marie Pfeiffer, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Nancy was born on August 28, 1941, in Wayne, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Marian Conway. She devoted her life to caring for others—both personally and professionally. An educator by calling and by nature, she began her career teaching...
Gearldine Oxendine
Jan 25, 2026
Gearldine Oxendine passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
She was born on July 25th, 1948 in Lumberton, North Carolina, to Mary and Marvin Oxendine.
Gearldine was a proud Native American woman who loved her family and God. Her presence brought comfort, her words brought peace, and her memory will forever live on.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Gloria Oxendine...
Rita Helen Boyer Smith
Jan 25, 2026
Mrs. Rita Helen Boyer Smith, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. Rita was born on October 13, 1945, in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Dolly Mae Pardue and Albert Boyer.
Rita married the love of her life, Palmer “Bobby” Smith, Sr., on June 24, 1965. They built a beautiful...
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