Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Sep 25, 2026

Pauline Potocki Steward, 83, passed away peacefully at home on September 25, 2026. She was born on January 2, 1943, to Stanley Potocki and Helen Sweet Potocki in Hazelton, PA.

Pauline and her husband, Ed, raised a family of four children. Then, Pauline went back to school to realize her dream of becoming a nurse. As an LPN, she enjoyed a...

Sep 25, 2026

Vermell Hauser Salmons, born April 5, 1933, in Shoals, NC, to Ethel Scott Hauser and Olyn Reece Hauser, both deceased. Also preceded in death by brother, Denson Gray Hauser; wife, Mildred Bass Hauser; nephew Denson, Jr. (Denny); niece, Janice Wilson; brother, J. Coell Hauser.

On July 19, 1952, she was married to the Love of her Life, Nesbert Gray Salmons, and...

Sep 24, 2026

Ms. Ione Margarita “Yvonne” Morales Benitez, 65, of McLeansville, NC, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. Yvonne was born on October 28, 1960, in the Dominican Republic to Lino Felix Morales and Lesbia Benitez Bonilla.

Yvonne enjoyed traveling the world and lived for many years in Puerto Rico. This was her “second home” where she worked...

Sep 24, 2026

Mr. Tommy Lee Wilkins, 77, of Rural Hall, died Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center. A native of Forsyth County, Mr. Wilkins was born July 1, 1949 to Charles Herman and Pauline Whitt Wilkins, both now deceased. As a young man, he joined the US Army and served during the Viet Nam Conflict. He had a successful career...

Sep 24, 2026

A formal obituary as well as service information for Jed will be available in the coming days.

Sep 24, 2026

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Iglesia Cristo Reyna Church located at 1475 N Main Street, Kernersville, NC 27284. A visitaiton will be held prior to the service, from 12:00-2:00 PM at the church. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.

Un servicio funerario se llevará a cabo a las...

Sep 23, 2026

Sheila Rae Petty, 78, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026.

Sheila was born to Helen and Eugene Casey on June 26, 1948. Over the years, she lived in Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Texas, and North Carolina, where she and Keith moved to Winston-Salem when Keith took a job at the Winston-Salem Journal.

Sheila Graduated from Quincy HS and...

Sep 23, 2026

A full obituary forthcoming. 

Sep 23, 2026

Carole Ann Tibbs Coeburn, 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at her residence. She was born on October 31, 1938, in Bluefield, WV to the late Charles and Edna Kesler Tibbs. Carole had a love for sewing and cooking. She loved her family more than anything and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her great grandchildren. Carole was...

Sep 22, 2026

Walkertown – Vaughan Bruce Robertson, 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on May 9, 1953, in Hamilton County, TN to the late Robert Jack and Margaret Vaughan Robertson. Bruce loved watching the Atlanta Braves, University of Georgia Bulldogs, and Carolina Hurricanes. He enjoyed time outside gardening and taking care of his...

Sep 22, 2026

Catherine Marie Glinke (Pummill, Woodyard, St. John, Cox) October 14, 1945 - September 22, 2026

Cathy was the oldest of seven children, born to Warren and Rita Pummill, who preceded her in death, along with her beloved brother, Mike.

She is survived by her siblings Judy Blair, Terri Pummill, Miriam Snyder (Lester), Bonnie Woomer (Bob), and Matt Pummill (Karen); her children Mark...

Sep 22, 2026

Mrs. Sarah Frances Warren Welborn, 85, passed away September 22, 2026, at her home. Sarah was born in Lynchburg, VA on August 20, 1941, to the late Alton L. Warren and Frances Stevens Warren. She loved to read and travel to the mountains. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and cooking for everyone. Sarah was a Sunday school teacher...

Sep 22, 2026

Ann Everhart Robertson, 77, of Advance, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on September 22, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born on May 5, 1949 to James and Nonia Everhart. Ann was the beloved wife of Richard Dewey Robertson for 61 years. Ann worked as a diamond-cutter at Commercial Lapidary in Mocksville, NC and later with George Walker...

Sep 21, 2026

Obituary to follow

Sep 21, 2026

Sep 21, 2026

F. Patrick “Pat” Russell passed away on September 21, 2026, on the beach at Emerald Isle while on vacation with family and friends.

He was born in Tampa, Florida on December 1, 1942. He later moved to Winston-Salem, where he attended Winston-Salem schools, and graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1961. He then attended Wake Forest University.

He married Bonnie Deal...

Sep 21, 2026

Ramona Rominger Johnson of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2026.

Ramona was born on January 25, 1943, to the late Harvey and Ila Rominger. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kermit Johnson; her infant son, Kermit Johnson, Jr.; her daughter, Karen Williams; her son-in-law, Larry Williams; and her...

Sep 21, 2026

Timothy Lee Phillips, 74, of Clemmons, NC, in Davidson County, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 21st.

Tim was born on June 5th, 1952, to Cloie Wishon and Marvin Phillips. He lived a full and wonderful life surrounded by family, friends, and neighbors who meant so much to him. Tim had a way of making people feel welcome, cared...

Sep 21, 2026

Mr. Panagiotis “Pete” Vasilios Sklapanis, 84, fell asleep in the Lord Monday, September 21, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born November 4, 1941, in Epiniana, Evrytanias, Greece, the son of Vasilios and Maria Avram Sklapanis. A faithful member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where he participated in the Greek Festival every year. Pete was married in 1968 and...

Sep 21, 2026

Winston-Salem – Mr. Richard Lee Evans, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at his residence. He was born on July 27, 1945, in Forsyth County, to Allie Russell Evans and Lillian Turner Evans. He was raised in the Methodist Children’s Home in Winston-Salem. Richard was a gunsmith for over 50 years and an avid collector of Western...