Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Feb 21, 2023

Arnold Vance Marshall, 84, of Pinnacle, North Carolina, passed away on February 21, 2023 after a brief illness. Arnold “AV” was born on June 29, 1938, to Hobert and Ruby Marshall in Stokes County. AV grew up in Winston-Salem where he, along with is brother Gene, began a life of entrepreneurship at an early age. At the age of 12,...

Feb 21, 2023

Andrew Jackson Sensabaugh IV, 87, of Winston-Salem passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Kingsport, TN to the late Andrew Jackson Sensabaugh, III and Edna Grace Ellis Sensabaugh on June 9, 1935. Jack will be remembered for his strength, generosity, and kindheartedness.  He worked his way through college at East...

Feb 21, 2023

James Reuben Pell (54) passed away on February 21, 2023. Reuben was born March 31, 1968, in Forsyth County, North Carolina to James Robert Pell and Iris Magilene Pell. Reuben was a Private First Class United States Army veteran. He served 4 years for his country and fought bravely in Desert Storm. He was a lover of bluegrass and...

Feb 21, 2023

Mr. David Franklin Edwards, 80, passed away at the North Carolina State Veterans Home on February 21, 2023. He was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina to William Wakefield Edwards and Pearl Dickerson Edwards on September 9, 1942. David served in the Army during the Korean War. He was known to all as a lover of all music, especially...

Feb 20, 2023

Ms. Louise Anderson, 73, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at her home.  She was born in Buncombe County, NC to the late Lynwood Anderson and Louise Gudger Morgan.  Louise grew up in Western North Carolina and graduated from Western Carolina University with a degree in Education and received her M. Ed. from Wake Forest University.  She retired as...

Feb 20, 2023

Robert “Frank” Burchette, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday February 20, 2023.

Frank was born on September 19, 1940 in Elkin, NC to the late Robert and Maureen Burchette. He graduated from East Wilkes High School and attended Guilford College. Frank was honorably discharged from the United States Army after two years of service. He was employed...

Feb 20, 2023

KERNERSVILLE – Peter Thomas Moogan, 65, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at Kernersville Medical Center. Peter was born on October 11, 1957, in Brooklyn, NY to Owen and Lorraine Casey Moogan. He enjoyed doing carpentry work, gardening, and cooking in his spare time. Peter loved his family dearly, especially his dogs. He was a wonderful person who will...

Feb 20, 2023

Mrs. Earline Reid Motsinger, 89, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Rose Tara Senior Living in King. She was born in Forsyth Co. on June 11, 1933, the daughter of the late Pallis and Myrtle Reid. Earline was a longtime member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Winston-Salem.  She loved to fish, freshwater or saltwater made no...

Feb 19, 2023

It is with heavy hearts and sense of great loss that we announce the passing of Ronald James Johnson Sr. born on December 2, 1939 and died on February 19, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem NC.  He was surrounded by his wife Janet and sons Gary and Ronnie Johnson Jr at the time of his passing. In...

Feb 19, 2023

Mr. Gary Vann West, 66, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 19, 2023. He was born to the late Roger Marshall West and Alene Barnett West on July 26, 1956 in Jefferson County, Alabama. Gary graduated with his bachelor's degree in the class of 1978 after attending UNC Charlotte. He went on to continue an ongoing...

Feb 19, 2023

Larry James Sprinkle, 81 of Concord, NC, passed away On February 19, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on March 14, 1941 in Elkin, NC, son of the late Hazel Sprinkle Ball and Paul Sprinkle.

Larry grew up in Winston-Salem, NC, attending Mineral Springs High School and Wake Forest

University. He...

Feb 19, 2023

Ms. McKenzie Lea Grubbs, 22, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was born June 23, 2000, in Forsyth County to Michael Robert Grubbs and Vanessa Lea Blevins Grubbs. McKenzie was a selfless individual who left full time employment to take care of her Nana and was always willing to lend a helping hand to others. She was known...

Feb 18, 2023

Richard Lee Casper, 77, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on September 12, 1945, to the late Rufus Casper and Macie Duggins Casper. Richard was a man of great faith, was a follower of the Bible, and had a good relationship with God. He enjoyed being outdoors, and you could often...

Feb 18, 2023

Stokesdale – Mrs. Mazie Pruitt Matthews, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Beacon Place. She was born on March 18, 1943, in Stokes County to Nathaniel Lee and Minnie Bullins Pruitt. Mazie was a beautician for over 10 years in the Stokesdale area. She was a loving mother, grandmother,...

Feb 18, 2023

Mr. David Richard Peters, 70, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born in Forsyth County on November 15, 1952 to the late Oscar and Louise Peters.  David worked and volunteered at Southwest Little League for several years.  He enjoyed fishing, watching westerns and Andy Griffith and loved to make people...

Feb 18, 2023

Kernersville – Mrs. Nancy Ruth West Tuttle, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at her residence. She was born on February 22, 1935, in Forsyth County to Wade and Beulah Parrish West. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her....

Feb 18, 2023

No formal services at this time.

Feb 18, 2023

Mrs. Ruth Anne Wilkinson Livengood, 90, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Trinity Elms Assisted Living. Mrs. Livengood was born in Iredell County to the late Guy Lattimore Wilkinson and Annie Hemphill Wilkinson on February 10, 1933. When she was able, she enjoyed all types and kinds of craft making, which included painting, and knitting. Ruth Anne also...

Feb 17, 2023

Pomposa Janeth Fuentes, 65, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, formerly Cathedral City, California, passed away on February 17, 2023. Pomposa was born in 1957 to Lauro de Jesus and Maria Juventina Valdez in Tafetán, Michoacán.

Pomposa was blessed with a large and loving family and her children from her marriage (1989-2023) to Francisco Fuentes brought her much joy....

Feb 17, 2023

Mr. Tracey L. Sheets, age 54 of Mocksville, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home with his wife of 32 years by his side. He was born June 13, 1968 in Forsyth County to Richard and Patsy Ellis Sheets.  Tracey was a born again Christian and lifelong member of Green Meadows Baptist Church....