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Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.
Jimmy "Isaac" Stanley
Nov 1, 2026
Jimmy “Isaac” Stanley, 45, passed away on November 1, 2026, in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
Born on August 18, 1981, in Winston-Salem, NC, to Albert Junior and Doris Bland Smith Stanley, Isaac worked as a paving contractor for many years.
Isaac was preceded in death by his grandparents, Belcher and Virginia Stanley and Millard and Jettie Smith; parents, Albert and Doris Stanley; and...
Katrina Lynn Penland McDowell
Oct 23, 2026
Mrs. Katrina Lynn Penland McDowell, age 62, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026 at the SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville, NC. She was born on April 27, 1964, in Forsyth County to Samuel Bruce Penland, Sr. and Daisy Elaine Hauser Penland.
Katrina graduated from West Forsyth High School in 1982, and attended Wingate College before transferring to Cabarrus Memorial School...
Parker William Christopher Rubin
Nov 7, 2026
Our precious Parker was called to his Heavenly home on November 7, 2026, at just 11 years old.
Parker always had a smile on his face. No matter what room he walked into, he lit it up. He had a special way of making anyone’s day a little brighter, and his smile was truly contagious.
The thing Parker loved most in this...
Dr. Wesley Fletcher Phillips, M.D.
Nov 14, 2026
Wesley F. Phillips, MD, of Kernersville, NC, died November 14, 2026. He was 89, full of hope and faith.
Dr. Phillips was a much-beloved family doctor and Wake Forest School of Medicine clinical professor serving the Kernersville community for 36 years. Wes was born on March 7, 1937, to the late Hannah (Schendel) and the Reverend W. Roy Phillips in Asheboro,...
Jacob Smith Shouse
Nov 13, 2026
Jacob Smith Shouse, 52, passed away on November 11, 2026, at his residence in Winston-Salem, NC.
Born on September 16, 1974, in Winston-Salem, NC, to George and Linda Yokley Shouse, Jacob was a business owner for many years. He was a long-time member of Trinity Moravian Church.
Jacob was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Rachel Lloyd and Sara Yokley; grandfather, Pickle...
David Anthony Willard
Nov 12, 2026
David Anthony Willard, 54, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
David was born on September 21, 1972, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, to the late Ann Beatrice Whitaker Wood and C.W. “Billy” Willard.
A gifted and passionate journalist, David had a deep appreciation for the written word and enjoyed sharing his talent through...
Bernard Ray Burgess
Nov 12, 2026
Mr. Bernard Ray Burgess, 84, passed away on November 12, 2026, at Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Encompass Health. He was born June 29, 1942, to the late Clyde Henry Burgess and Louise Rebecca Young Burgess. He was a graduate of Walkertown High School in 1960 and married the love of his life, Linda, in 1962. He spent the rest...
Raymond Lester Corriher
Nov 11, 2026
WINSTON-SALEM – Raymond Lester Corriher, 65, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on November 27, 1960, in Forsyth County, NC, Raymond was the son of the late Henry Lester Corriher and Mary Josephine Teague Corriher. He was a true blue-collar man and a very hard worker, with 48 years of...
Dr. Andrew Todd Reiners
Nov 11, 2026
Dr. Andrew Todd Reiners, 69, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at his home.
He was born on June 19, 1957, to the late Harry Richard Reiners and Elizabeth Marie Oesau Reiners in Caledonia, Minnesota.
Andrew attended Purdue University for his undergraduate studies and went on to graduate from Indiana University School of Medicine. He also proudly...
Deborah "Debbie" Stafford Brooks
Nov 11, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Stafford Brooks, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. She was born on June 24, 1954, to the late Dennis Stafford and Hilda Stafford Sink. Debbie’s purpose in life was education. After she earned her master’s degree in education, she had several different positions in the education world before eventually settling in...
Shirley Rae Poff Dunford
Nov 10, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Rae Poff Dunford, 89, of Pfafftown, NC, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Shirley was born on April 5, 1937, in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Herman E. Poff and Willie Childress Poff.
Shirley was a faithful member of Old Town Baptist Church, where she worshiped alongside her late husband,...
Thomas Gerome "Jerry" Beaman
Nov 10, 2026
Thomas Gerome “Jerry” Beaman was born in Winston-Salem, NC on April 26, 1941. Jerry passed away early in the morning on November 10, 2026, of natural causes, at Forsyth Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC at 85 years old.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Anne Moulton Beaman; and his brother Randy (Sherrill) Beaman of Florida. He leaves...
Janet Vell Jefferson Pope
Nov 10, 2026
Mrs. Janet Jefferson Pope, of Pilot Mountain, passed away on November 10, 2026. She was born on January 28, 1943, in Stokes County to the late Eleck and Jenny Jefferson. Janet was raised in the Francisco community and spent the majority of her life living in Pilot Mountain. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Pilot Mountain and...
Erin Colleen Moore
Nov 10, 2026
Erin Colleen Moore, 47, of Winston-Salem, NC, died at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
This cherished child was born on April 14, 1979, at the Lawrence County General Hospital in Ironton, OH, the daughter of Alan Lee and Lana Jones Moore.
Raised in Ironton, OH, with a loving family consisting of her parents, her now late grandmother,...
Benny Ross Whitfield
Nov 10, 2026
Benny Ross Whitfield, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. He was born on February 22,1943, to the late Josie “Margaret” and Grover Whitfield in Guilford County. Benny was highly regarded as a legendary saw builder who had held a world record for 8" cants with a cold start. He loved to build and modify saws and found...
Dawna Lee Hughes Compton
Nov 9, 2026
All the saints lined the streets of gold and welcomed Dawna Lee Hughes Compton, 56, of Kernersville, home to glory on Monday, November 9, 2026. Her life was beautifully defined by unwavering faith, unconditional love, and a gentle spirit.
Her family holds tight to the comfort of her eternal peace, even as they feel the weight of her absence. They know...
Steven Gray Pegram
Nov 8, 2026
Steven Gray Pegram Sr., 74, of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, passed away on November 8, 2026, at his beloved mountain home.
Born on August 8, 1952, Steven was the son of the late Solomon Alfred Pegram Sr. and Katherine Fulton Pegram. He dedicated many years of his career to AMP, where he worked as a supervisor before eventually retiring.
An avid outdoorsman,...
Larry Peddycord
Nov 8, 2026
Mr. Larry Peddycord, 87, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Nell Peddycord, as well as his brother, Harvey Peddycord Jr. Larry’s father taught work ethic early to both Harvey Jr. and Larry with the management of the Winston-Salem Trailer Exchange and Cedar Lane Trailer Park in Walkertown, NC. Together,...
Neal Cort Young
Nov 8, 2026
Neal Cort Young, 64, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on November 8, 2026. Neal was born on April 7, 1962, to Sandra Kay Tawney Young and Ivan Vern Young in Corning, NY.
He was a member of Christ Church of Corning. Neal graduated from East Corning High School where he excelled in sports, particularly Football and Wrestling; and was included...
Patsy Shoaf Dinkins
Nov 7, 2026
Patsy Shoaf Dinkins, 83, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Vienna Village Assisted Living. She was born November 16, 1942, in Forsyth County to the late Henry Shoaf and Thelma Harvel Vernon. Mrs. Dinkins was a member of New Philadelphia Moravian Church. Preceding her in death was her husband, Henry Lee Dinkins. Surviving are two daughters, Sandy Walden (Roger)...
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