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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Cody Lee Freeman
May 29, 2026
Winston-Salem- Mr. Cody Lee Freeman, 35, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at his residence. He was born March 25, 1991, in Forsyth County, the son of Gordon Freeman and Vicki Jamison Freeman. He was a 2009 graduate of Glenn High School and attended The Summit Church. He was employed by Champion Industries and was a member of Teamsters Local...
Patricia Ann Kirby Cranford
Jun 12, 2026
Patricia “Ann” Kirby Cranford, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by her family.
She was born August 13, 1940, in Ware Shoals, SC, to the late Harmon Humpfrey Kirby and Sara Long Kirby.
Ann was a longtime member of Ardmore Moravian Church. She was active in the women’s fellowship, on the board of trustees, taught...
Michael Edward Hicks
Jun 12, 2026
Mr. Michael Edward “Wooley Booger” Hicks, 72, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. He was born on January 18, 1954, in Forsyth County to John Wesley Hicks and Lillie Mae Mabe Hicks. Mr. Hicks served his country in the United States Army. He loved building things and worked in construction as...
Olin Alvis White
Jun 11, 2026
Mr. Olin Alvis White, 85, of Walnut Cove, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his home. Mr. White was beloved by all and will be missed dearly. He was born April 12, 1941 in Forsyth County to Ephraim and Cora Booth White, both now deceased. He was the last surviving child of a large family that included 13 siblings....
Peggy Elaine Reavis Puckett
Jun 10, 2026
Mrs. Peggy Elaine Reavis Puckett, 81, of Yadkinville, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at home surrounded by her loved ones, following a long battle with dementia. She was born on December 27, 1944, to the late Oscar Monroe Reavis and Mary Francis Holt Reavis in Rowan County.
She was employed with Brown and Williamson Tobacco Company for over 35 years...
Rebecca Ann Richards
Jun 10, 2026
Rebecca Ann Richards, 52, of Walnut Cove, NC unexpectedly entered into the presence of the Lord from her home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. She was born on January 18, 1974, in Winston-Salem, NC.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Richards.
She is survived by her father, Robert Richards of Walkertown, NC; her sisters, Ruth Yontz (Bill) of Youngsville,...
Suzanne "Suzie" Puckett Greene
Jun 9, 2026
Suzanne "Suzie" Greene, whose kind heart touched the lives of all who knew her, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. On that day, Suzie 's faith became sight, as she entered into the presence of Jesus.
Suzie was born in Louisville, KY on September 18, 1942, and spent the first portion of her life in Larue County, KY....
Lisa Gaye Everidge
Jun 8, 2026
Ms. Lisa Gaye Everidge, 65, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 5, 1961, in Forsyth County, Lisa was the daughter of the late Mr. Arnold Everidge and Mrs. Nancy Watts Everidge.
Ms. Everidge graduated from Parkland High School in 1980. Following graduation, she began her career at...
Addie Frances Bradford Freeman
Jun 8, 2026
Addie Frances Bradford Freeman, 94, of Kernersville, NC passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born to the late James Bradford and Pearl Jones Bradford on July 3, 1931, in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
Addie graduated from Whitley County High School in Williamsburg, Kentucky. She was a longtime member of Faith Baptist Church in Titusville, FL. Addie...
Jerry Mar Swain
Jun 7, 2026
Jerry Mar Swain, 86, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 14, 1939, Jerry was known for his sharp intellect, unique sense of humor, and quick-witted personality. In the early 1960s, Jerry proudly served his country as a member of the elite 101st Airborne “Screaming...
Buna John Powell
Jun 7, 2026
Mr. Buna John ‘Buddy’ Powell, 79, of Bermuda Run, NC, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Morehead City, NC. He was born November 8, 1946, in Villa Rica, GA. John graduated from Buford High School in Buford, GA, and from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Immediately after...
Patty Sue Billings Enscore
Jun 7, 2026
It's with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our beloved Mama/Nannie Patty Sue Billings Enscore, who left this world on Sunday, June 7, 2026 surrounded by the love she so freely gave to others and is now in the Arms of Our Lord and Savior
Patty was born in Hammonton, New Jersey,...
Ralph Charles Kimel, Jr.
Jun 7, 2026
Mr. Ralph Charles Kimel, Jr., 76, of Huntsville, NC passed away peacefully Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Novant Medical Center. He was born August 10, 1949 in Forsyth County, NC to Ralph Charles Kimel, Sr. and Eleanor Ryan Kimel. Ralph graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1967 and East Carolina University in 1971. He owned and...
Bernard Hicks Taylor
Jun 7, 2026
Bernard Hicks Taylor, 83, of Kernersville, NC went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his home. He was born to the late Roby Taylor and Ethel Williams Taylor on August 31, 1942, in Carroll County, Virginia.
Bernard was a member of the 3D Church of Kernersville. He was a huge outdoorsman who loved to hunt and...
Ray Michael "Mike" Hill Jr.
Jun 6, 2026
Ray Michael “Mike” Hill Jr., 83, passed away on June 6, 2026, in Winston-Salem, NC.
Mike was born on April 20, 1943, in Davidson County, NC, to Ray Michael Hill Sr. and Faith Elizabeth Hine Hill. He graduated from North Davidson High School in 1961 and worked at R.J.R. Tobacco Company for 35 years.
Mike loved being outside in nature, whether he...
Charlene Tilley Davis
Jun 6, 2026
Charlene Tilley Davis, of King, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 6th, 2026. Charlene grew up in Kernersville, NC, a daughter to the late Charlie and Nancy Tilley. She loved the beach and spent a lot of her time there, even moving there for some of her life. Charlene had one son,...
Lynda Maria Jarrett Sloan
Jun 6, 2026
Lynda Maria Jarrett Sloan, 50, of Pensacola Florida went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Maria loved her country and loved God. The most important thing to her was her family.
Maria is preceded in death by her mother, Rachel Lee Jarrett; grandparents, Cecilia Jarrett and William Jarrett, Sr., and great grandmother, Eva Berry.
Maria is survived by her...
Carolyn Jean Hunter Collins
Jun 6, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Jean Hunter Collins, 79, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at her home. She was born on August 16,1946 in Forsyth County, NC to the late Charlie Hunter and Agnes Jean Yates Hunter. Carolyn was one of the first nurses in the Oncology Department at Baptist Hospital where she retired from. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Joseph "Joe" Michael Hooker
Jun 5, 2026
Kernersville – Joseph “Joe” Michael Hooker, 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born on November 27, 1948, in Stokes County, NC to the late Claude Edgar and Mildred Flynn Hooker. Joe was an active member of Gospel Light Baptist Church. He was a...
Jesse Michael "Mike" Jones
Jun 5, 2026
Jesse Michael “Mike” Jones, 58, passed away at his home on June 5, 2026. Mike was born on January 24, 1968, to James Leonard Jones, Jr. and Mary Carnes Jones Ginn in Sylva, NC.
Mike was a 1986 Graduate of Sylva-Webster High School and received an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technologies from Southwestern Community College in Sylva in 1988. Mike...
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