Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jun 18, 2022

Ronald “Ronnie” Ray Murphy was a dedicated Husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He left this world suddenly on June 18,2022 at the age of 67.

He was born to Thomas Flint and Mamie Evelyn Murphy on September 13, 1954, in Danville, VA. He spent his early years in Danville starting a family and establishing his career....

Jun 17, 2022

Jack Brandson Troutman, 81, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Jack was born on May 28, 1941 in Forsyth County to the late Robert “Dewey” Troutman and Eunice Davis Troutman. He was employed with the Forsyth Sheriff’s Department for 30 years as a deputy sheriff.

Jack enjoyed spending time in...

Jun 17, 2022

Mrs. Sylvia Ann Barber Shelton, 83, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022. She was born December 22, 1938 in Forsyth County to Floyd W. Barber and Lena Yow Barber. Early in Sylvia’s life she worked at the phone company and later helped her husband with Shelton Roofing. She was a loving wife, mother and “MeeMaw” who loved...

Jun 17, 2022

Mr. Rex Rudolph Murphy of Clemmons died June 17, 2022, at the age of 90. He was born October 16, 1931, in Galax, Virginia, to the late Edward and Mallie Murphy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Virtue (Lee) Tyner, Edna (Dean) Robinson, Euna Lee (Charles) Ward, Doris (Alton, Bill) Barrow, Margaret (James)...

Jun 17, 2022

Todd Christopher Sunday, 53, of Tobaccoville, NC, passed away June 17, 2022, after a long illness. Todd was born February 6, 1969, in Dunkirk, NY, to Donald Alfred Sunday and Sherry Cave Sunday. Todd graduated from Skaneateles High School and Oswego University with a B.S. in Finance. Todd lived and worked the majority of his life in the Columbus,...

Jun 16, 2022

Mrs. Luanne McKinney Hastings, 83, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away June 16, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Luanne was born in Danville, Virginia, On May 22, 1939, to the late Belford McKinney and Marie Eason McKinney.

She retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco after 30+ years of dedicated service. In her free time, Luanne enjoyed spending...

Jun 16, 2022

Mr. Daniel Shore Bowen, known by all as “Danny”, passed away peacefully at his home in Tobaccoville, NC surrounded by his girls on June 16, 2022, at the age of 81. He was born on December 20, 1940, in Forsyth County to the late Leslie Shore (“Tuck”) Bowen and Rachel Doss Bowen. He graduated from Northwest High School and...

Jun 15, 2022

Kernersville – Mrs. Annie “Louise” Dunn Hart, 78, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on May 28, 1944, in Forsyth County to Elmer and Pauline Davis Dunn. Louise retired as an Administrative Assistant after 30 years of service at Salem Carpet Mills, Inc. headquarters in Winston-Salem, NC. She was...

Jun 15, 2022

Kernersville – Ralph Aaron Woodall, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 28, 1936, in McLean County, IL to the late Aaron Porter and Grace Benjamin Woodall. Ralph was a loving, caring, funny, and very accomplished man. He retired from Mercury Finance, working in consumer...

Jun 15, 2022

Clara “Cackie” Buchanan Rollins, 82, of Clemmons, entered the more immediate presence of her Savior Wednesday morning, June 15, 2022, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Rollins was born December 2, 1939, in Winston-Salem, the daughter of the late William Stewart Buchanan and the late Nadeina Gibson Buchanan. Mrs. Rollins graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School and...

Jun 14, 2022

Roger Mack Gallimore, 74, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2022, leaving many friends and family broken hearted.  He was born March 29th, 1948, in Denton, N.C to the late Lurleen and Mack Gallimore.  Roger was a graduate of Denton High School and Western Carolina University.  He spent most of his life in Winston Salem and retired from Piedmont...

Jun 14, 2022

Dr. Donald W. Stephens, 69, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

He was born in Webster Parish, Louisiana on October 9, 1952 to J.B. Stephens and Mazie Stephens.

Donald was a retired chiropractor. He loved his plants. Donald enjoyed traveling to New Orleans and the beach. He was a beautiful soul.

Donald...

Jun 13, 2022

Ms. Judy Renee Strickland, 61, of Lewisville, NC, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, after a long-fought bout with cancer. Judy was born December 8, 1960, in Atlanta, Georgia to Jerry and Betty Strickland.

Judy grew up in Charlotte, NC, and graduated from Garinger High School in 1979. She kept books for various companies and construction/development companies...

Jun 13, 2022

Mr. James Larry Hart, 89, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022 at Trinity Elms. Larry was born April 2, 1933, at his home in Clemmons, to the late James Clinton and Pauline Brewer Hart.  He graduated from Clemmons High School in 1951. Larry served in the United States Army and was stationed in Japan for several months in 1953....

Jun 13, 2022

Gene Ronald Campbell, 87, passed away on June 13, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center, his wife and life companion Consuelo Kral keeping loving vigil.

Gene was born on December 23, 1934 in San Diego, CA to the late Lucius Campbell and Helen Whitwell Campbell. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the...

Jun 13, 2022

Mrs. Marty Laray Young, 62, went home to her Heavenly Father on Monday, June 13, 2022. Marty was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina on December 27, 1959, the daughter of the late Claude “C.W.” Pittman and Hettie Marie Pitman. Marty was educated at Mineral Springs School and graduated from North Forsyth High School. In her younger days, she...

Jun 12, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Jo Brown Caudill, 88, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022. She was born July 18, 1933, in LaGrange, Georgia to the late Glover Trent Brown and Mae Belle Broch Brown. Barbara retired from Piedmont/US Air as a ticket accountant. She was a faithful member of Bethany Baptist Church for many years and was a great prayer warrior....

Jun 12, 2022

James Henry “Jamie” Shamel, III, 47, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2022, at his home. He was born in Forsyth Co. on April 7, 1975, the son of James Henry Shamel, Jr. and Shawna Mae James Brannock. Jamie worked for ABF Trucking Co., driving long distance for over 20 years and was a member of The Journey Church of...

Jun 12, 2022

Kernersville-Mrs. Deborah Cobbler McCray, 71, passed away on Sunday June 12, 2022. Debbie was born the second of three daughters to Annie and Roy Cobbler on September 12, 1950, in Randolph Hospital in Asheboro, NC. She graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1968; later that summer she married her high school sweetheart Paul Stanley McCray. They lived together...

Jun 12, 2022

Early Sunday morning, June 12, 2022, Nicholas Paul “Nick” Patella Sr., 84, peacefully passed away at his home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Nick was with his loving wife of over 60 years, Jenny, and had spent the day prior surrounded by his devoted family.

Nick Patella was born on October 16, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York to...