Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Nov 24, 2021

Sherry Michelle Hairston, 43 of Rural Hall, NC departed this earthly life unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at her home. She was born August 28, 1978 in Forsyth County to Michael Tilden Sheff and Mary Alice Hairston. Sherry graduated from RJ Reynolds High School class of 1997. Sherry continued her education and graduated from Carolina Beauty College of...

Nov 24, 2021

William (Bill) Gerald Pledger left this world to see his Savior face-to-face on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. He was born October 27, 1939, in Jackson, Alabama to John Thomas and Eunice McIntyre Pledger of Laurel, Mississippi.

Bill was a good provider for his family, he was kind, hard-working and loved to make people laugh with his jokes....

Nov 24, 2021

Mrs. Terrie Brown Faircloth, 77, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Forsyth County to the late James Alexander and Polly Wilson Brown on November 27, 1943.  Mrs. Faircloth graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1962 and attended UNC Greensboro.  She was a full-time homemaker and volunteer for many years.  Later in...

Nov 24, 2021

Arthur Frank Inman passed away peacefully following a long illness on Wednesday November 24, 2021.  For the past two years he and his wife Betty had made their home at Bermuda Village Retirement Community, Bermuda Run, North Carolina, to be near their daughter. Mr. Inman was born on February 15, 1936 in Trenton, New Jersey to Arthur Letts Inman...

Nov 23, 2021

Rebecca Lynn Gibson, 68, of Winston-Salem, passed into the more immediate presence of her Savior the morning of November 23, 2021 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her mother, Ora Mae Gibson, and a number of cousins and their children and grandchildren. She is also survived by several dear friends who also knew and loved her. Her...

Nov 23, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Jason Scott Wright, 45, of Rural Hall. He went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. He was the son of Dianna L. Wright of Rural Hall and the late James M. Wright. Jason was a certified physical fitness trainer...

Nov 23, 2021

Mrs. Kathleen “Kathy” Moss Smith, 92, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.  Kathy was born in Clay County, NC on January 26, 1929, to the late Crestus Henry Moss and Mattie Ellen Moore Moss.  Kathy graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.  She was a member of the Alpha Delta Kappa...

Nov 23, 2021

Kernersville – Mr. Charles “Charlie” William Hall, 72, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Charlie was born on October 11, 1949 in Guilford County to Carl and Catherine Hall who predeceased him. Charlie was a faithful member of Union Cross Baptist Church.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Rebecca Ann Canada; his...

Nov 22, 2021

Mr. Leo Edward Weatherman, 97, formerly of Pilot Mountain, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born on July 11, 1924, in   Sioux City, IA the son of the late Leslie O. Weatherman and Harriet Louisa Bennett Weatherman. Mr. Weatherman proudly served his country in the United States Navy Seabees during World War II. He retired...

Nov 22, 2021

Ms. Renata Anna Majewska McLaughlin, 49, of Clemmons, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 3, 1972 in Wroclaw, Poland. Renata was a faithful member of St. Leo The Great Catholic Church. She attended many Cancer Support Groups to help others as they were going thru Cancer themselves....

Nov 21, 2021

Johnny Wayne Slayton “John” 73, died on the morning of Sunday, November 21 next to his caring wife, Sandy, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. John had recently been diagnosed with cancer, and he lived graciously and courageously with it until the very end. He has been released from the bonds of sickness and welcomed with the warm...

Nov 20, 2021

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Ayers Cranfill Carpenter, 96, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at Homestead Hills on Saturday, November 20, 2021.  Mary was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 10, 1925, to the late Oscar M. Ayers and Yetive Carroll Ayers. She married Bill Cranfill on September 16, 1944, while he was in the Army Air Corp., and they were...

Nov 20, 2021

Mr. Anthony Dominic LoCastro, 56, of Advance, NC, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Anthony was born in Miami, Florida on May 28, 1965, to the late Peter LoCastro and Theresa Pepe LoCastro. He spent the majority of his working career in the automotive mechanic industry, as he shared a passion for working on...

Nov 19, 2021

Claudia Ellis Stephens was born February 16, 1945 in Los Angeles, California to Howard and Frankie Jeanette Halbert. She was married to John Ellis on April 4, 1964, and they had six children.  After studying the Bible, she dedicated her life to Jehovah and was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on February 17, 1973.  Over the years, Claudia...

Nov 19, 2021

Mr. Larry Ray Meadows, age 79 of Advance, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  He was born December 9, 1941 at home in High Point NC. He spent his adult life working for several trucking companies, first as a driver, then as a dock worker. He retired from Roadway Trucking in 1998....

Nov 19, 2021

Mr. David Norman Cox passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at his home in Advance, NC. He was born July 25, 1942 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Carl Matthew Cox and Doris McDaniel Cox. David graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1965 and finished his 1st Pharmacy career as Director of Professional Operations with Revco Drug....

Nov 18, 2021

Ms. Linda Nichols Fisher, 78, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was born December 20, 1942 in Forsyth County to Amos Nichols and Nettie Cook Nichols. Linda retired from the City of Winston-Salem Sanitation Division in the Payroll and Human Resources Department. She was a Christian who loved the Lord and her family. In addition to...

Nov 17, 2021

Kernersville – Myran Morris Hartman, 64, went home to be with the Lord and his loved ones on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He was born on February 28, 1957, in Forsyth County to the late Raleigh Morris and Maree Smith Hartman. Myran was always happy and had the greatest smile. He loved spending time outside in nature and playing...

Nov 17, 2021

Mrs. Virginia Priddy Hall, 95, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Jenny was born in Stokes County to Nathaniel O. and Nellie Mabe Priddy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Jerry A. Hall; sisters, Gertie Allen and Nancy Simmons; and her brother, Curtis Priddy. She graduated from Lawsonville High School and was employed...

Nov 17, 2021

Mrs. Sharon Ann Wilmurth Hale, age 78 of Advance answered Jesus’ call and passed away from life into heaven on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home.  Sharon brought a light and love for life from the first moment she was born on June 27, 1943 in San Bernardino, CA. to the late James Henry Wilmurth and Ruth Stricker...