Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Jan 25, 2022

Mrs. Inessa Vagarshakovna Sarkisova, 61, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.  She was born December 26, 1960, in Baku, Azerbaijan to the late Vagarshak Avtandilov and Izabella Avtandilova.  Inessa was an extremely selfless person, who always put others before herself.  She was an active member of Clemmons Presbyterian Church, loved to play the piano, and enjoyed all flowers, especially tulips...

Jan 25, 2022

Mr. Paul Ray Spainhour, 90, of Lewisville, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Paul was born on March 20, 1931, in Forsyth County to the late James Marvin Spainhour and Flora Dull Spainhour.   Paul had two careers in his life, the first was being a carpenter and building over 25 homes in and around the Lewisville area and the...

Jan 25, 2022

Mr. Joseph “Joey” Rodney Reich, age 60, passed suddenly at his home on January 25, 2022.  Joey was born on January 4, 1962, at Baptist Hospital to Rodney Earle Reich and Jane Routh Reich.  He was preceded in death by a dear friend, Jan Laster, and his beloved Aunt and NASCAR buddy, Rita Carper Reich.  Joey is survived by...

Jan 25, 2022

Charles Leonard Cope, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Charles was born on July 14, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Clarease “Jacob” Cope and Evie “Jake” Swicegood Cope. Charles graduated from West Forsyth High School where he played football and made the very first touchdown on record at the school in...

Jan 25, 2022

Ms. Gail Lynn Poe Priddy, 79, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Gail was born in Church Hill, TN on November 29, 1942, to the late Thomas Gale Poe and Rita Pearl Poe.  She graduated from High School in Church Hill, TN and moved to Winston-Salem.  Gail retired from...

Jan 25, 2022

Mr. Buford Ronald Stewart, 77, of Lexington, NC, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.  Buford was born in Forsyth County on November 1, 1944, to the late Raymond Stewart and Helen Pardon Stewart.  He worked for the city of Winston-Salem, retiring in 2006.  Buford loved to fish, work in his yard, traveling to the...

Jan 25, 2022

Walkertown – Mr. Donald Bowman, 80, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on October 22, 1941, in Stokes County to the late Ben and Eva Bowman.

He graduated from Walkertown High School in 1960. Donald retired from RJ Reynolds after 33 years of...

Jan 25, 2022

Mrs. Tammy Lynn Turner Gilchrist, 48, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.  She was born December 9, 1973, in Forsyth County to the Ruth Key Lockard and the late Richard Alvin Turner.  Tammy was loved by everyone who knew her and never met a stranger.  She was a creative artist who loved to paint. What brought her the most...

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. Freddie Kirkland, 69, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022.

He was born in Denmark, SC on March 26, 1952 to Vess James Ross and Betty Kirkland.

Freddie was a junior deacon as a child and he attended Voorhees Elementary School. He loved eagles. Freddie had a very laid-back personality and he always enjoyed...

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. Steven Reece Lowery, 73, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was born in Forsyth County on May 9, 1948 to Raymond F. Lowery and Louise S. Lowery. Steven retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He loved the ocean and boat riding. Fishing was his life. He was “a friend of Bill W’s” and had just earned...

Jan 24, 2022

We don’t know what Julie’s last words were but our money is on, “Don’t forget about my party. It’s gonna be okay. I love you to the moon and back.” She left us on January 24, 2022 after fighting like hell not to be a COVID statistic. She was so in love with her life - her students, her...

Jan 24, 2022

KERNERSVILLE – Robert Lowell Rinaldi, 31, passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home. Robert was born on September 7, 1990 in Forsyth County. He was an avid movie watcher and a competitor at heart, enjoying gaming and sports. He loved football, especially the Carolina Panthers, and was active in a fantasy football league. Above these interests, was...

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. Bradley “Brad” Kent Yandell, 56, of Clemmons, NC, was born January 29, 1965, to Donald and Marie Yandell in Bloomington, Indiana.  He was the youngest of six children.  Brad grew up in Peoria, Illinois and attended Peoria High School for 2 years. Brad moved to Greensboro with his mom and dad in spring of 1981 and...

Jan 24, 2022

Joshua Shawn Wilson, 25, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 24, 2022. Josh was born on August 28, 1996, to Jeffrey Scott Wilson and Bonnie Leazer in Winston-Salem. He graduated from North Davidson Senior High in 2014 and UNCG with a bachelor’s degree in Commercial Art and began a career in the hospitality industry. Josh worked at...

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. Wayne Foster Cockerham, 62, passed away January 24, 2022 at his home. He was born November 29, 1959 in New Jersey. Wayne was always able to stay young at heart, he enjoyed playing video games on his computer and spending time with his dog. He was a loving Husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his...

Jan 23, 2022

WINSTON SALEM – Mrs. Elizabeth Marie Isley Vogler, 36, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 23, 2022 at her home. Elizabeth was born on April 2, 1985 in Forsyth County to James William Isley and Cindy Whitlock Beamer. She was a loving wife, a caring mother, a devoted and beloved daughter, and a good friend to many. Elizabeth was strong...

Jan 23, 2022

Mrs. Ardenia Ann Clodfelter Jones, 87, of Simpsonville, SC, previously of Ardmore Manor, passed away at home on Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was born on May 16, 1934 in Forsyth County to Mary Simmons Clodfelter and Hiram Clodfelter. She graduated from John Marshall High School and was employed by Western Electric. Ardenia was a member of Forsyth Park...

Jan 23, 2022

KERNERSVILLE - Mr. Ronald Eugene “Ronnie” Davis, 64 of Kernersville went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 23, 2022. A lifelong resident of North Carolina, Ronnie was born January 26, 1957 in Forsyth County to the late Bobby Eugene and Louise Stoker Davis. Ronnie was a graduate of East Forsyth High School and was employed by Farmer’s Hardware...

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. Allen Bryant “A.B.” Whitfield, 79, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born in Sanford, NC on September 10, 1942. A.B. retired from Piedmont Natural Gas after many years of service. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed deeply by all who knew him....

Jan 23, 2022

Mrs. Donna Carol Miller Phillips, 79, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022. She was born January 13, 1943 in Forsyth County to Myrtle Ayers Miller and Robert Vestal Miller, Sr. Mrs. Phillips retired from Piedmont Airlines and was a lifelong member of Union Ridge United Methodist Church where she loved to sing in the choir. Mrs. Phillips...