Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Mar 25, 2019

Dr. Edward Verhines Spudis, aged 93, died on March 25, 2019 at Salemtowne Retirement Community, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he and his wife have lived for the past five years.

Dr. Spudis was born on April 25, 1925, in Sykesville, MD, to Anthony (John) and Myrtle Umbaugh Spudis. He grew up in Washington, DC and graduated from...

Mar 25, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Carolyn Wandscher announces her passing after a three-year battle with cancer on March 25, 2019 at the age of 71 years.   Carolyn was born to the late Michael Vasilenko, Sr and the late Florence (Tuma) Vasilenko on July 22, 1947 in Passaic, NJ.  She graduated from Garfield High School in...

Mar 24, 2019

Mr. Alvin Ray Tyndall, 74, passed away after a brief illness on March 24, 2019. Born on September 5, 1944 in Wilson, NC to Paul Anderson Tyndall and Repsy Wooten Tyndall, he attended public schools in Wilson, graduating from Fike High School in 1962. He fell in love with UNC Chapel Hill and attained a BA in Political Science,...

Mar 24, 2019

Reverend William Carroll Norris, beloved husband of Helen Thompson Norris, died in Winston-Salem, NC on March 24, 2019, following a stroke. He was born in Simpsonville, SC to William Harold and Eunice Parrish Norris on March 4, 1935.  Known as Carroll to his family, he was Bill to everyone else.  In 1953, he graduated from Simpsonville High School where...

Mar 24, 2019

Jackie Ruark Burgess Clinard was born on April 13, 1934 to the late Will Henry and Ruby Burgess and went to be with Jesus on March 24, 2019. She was wife to Floyd Clinard, who proceeds her. She was a precious and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to Cindy (Lin) Jones, Tammy Moore and Marty (Ann) Clinard; Johnathan (Aubrey)...

Mar 24, 2019

Mrs. Sharon Mahaffey Murray, 59, of Mocksville, passed away suddenly Sunday, March 24, 2019 after an accidental fall. She was born October 2, 1959 in Forsyth County. Sharon was of the Christian faith and worked for Kilpatrick, Townsend and Stockton Law Firm. She was a loving daughter and mother and was preceded in death by her father, J.B. Mahaffey....

Mar 23, 2019

Winston-Salem- Mrs. Donna Michele Wyatt Messick, 50, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born February 17, 1969 in Surry County and worked for Harris Teeter.  Donna loved to crochet; so much that many people paid her for her work.  She enjoyed the mountains, the beach, but she enjoyed being with her granddaughter the...

Mar 23, 2019

GREENSBORO – Emma James Hardin, 86, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Wesley Long Hospital. Emma was born on October 2, 1932 in Forsyth County, to Willie and Fannie James, the youngest of 13 children. In addition to her parents, Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Hardin.

She graduated from Kernersville High School....

Mar 23, 2019

Florence Caudle Gibson, wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on March 23, 2019 at The Oaks.

Florence was the daughter of the late Ruth and Tom Caudle.  She was born in Forsyth County on August 28, 1923.  She attended South High School.  Florence enjoyed spending time with friends, her family, and grandchildren.  She was preceded in death...

Mar 23, 2019

Evan Anthony Thomas, 20, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at his home. Evan was born on Nov. 8, 1998 in Harrisburg, PA, but spent his life growing up in Winston-Salem. Evan was a naturally gifted artist, writer, and chef. He had a great sense of humor, enjoying nothing more than making friends and family laugh...

Mar 22, 2019

Kernersville – Mrs. Shelly Lane Willard, 60, passed away unexpectedly after a brave fight. She joined the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro NC surrounded by her family.

Shelly was born in Kalispell, Montana on October 6, 1958, the oldest of four children. She spent her early years in Trego and...

Mar 22, 2019

Miss Jacy Bleu Swaim, 18, passed away unexpectedly March 22, 2019.  She was born May 3, 2000 in Forsyth County.  Jacy graduated from Meadowbrook Academy.  She was a shining star with a beautiful smile and always wore a smile.  She loved animals and had a passion for rescues.  Jacy will be greatly missed.  Jacy was preceded in death by...

Mar 22, 2019

Mrs. Virginia Georgoulias Moutos passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2019, surrounded by her loving and devoted sons, Dr. Franklin T. Moutos of Durham, NC and Stuart P. Moutos of Raleigh, NC. She was born on April 11, 1948 in Sardinia, Greece. Virginia was the daughter of the late Nina and Chris Georgoulias. Along with her parents,...

Mar 22, 2019

Mrs. Vivian Williamson Turnau, 81, of Winston-Salem passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 22, 2019 at her home surrounded by loving family and friends.  She was born April 16, 1937 in New York, NY, the daughter of the late Albin Creo and Elizabeth Chaffers Williamson.  Mrs. Turnau was a member of Hope Presbyterian Church and was a lifelong teacher.  In...

Mar 21, 2019

Edith Luper Sprinkle, 83, of Pfafftown went to Heaven on March 21, 2019.  She was a member of Pfafftown Christian Church.  Edith loved life, her family, playing games, and her dog Shallie.  She has blessed so many lives and had a great sense of humor.

She had worked at R.J. Reynolds, and then operated a daycare in...

Mar 21, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Sue Bennett Freeman, 80, of Winston-Salem born April 1, 1938 passed away March 21, 2019 after a short illness. Barbara graduated from Hanes High School in 1956. An athlete and musician, she played speedball, basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball, the piano, clarinet and enjoyed dancing. In 1959, Barbara graduated from City Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and on...

Mar 20, 2019

Mrs. Pierina “Patty” Torza LaFrancis, 87, of Winston-Salem, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.  She was born in Hartford, CT on December 6, 1931 to the late Peter Torza and Angelina Palumbo Torza.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. LaFrancis and two brothers, Camile and Felice...

Mar 20, 2019

Mr. John David Lapish Jr., 76, better known as “Buddy”, entered his heavenly home Wednesday, March 20, 2019.  He was born May 12, 1942 in Forsyth County to the late John David Lapish Sr. and Ruby Lash Lapish.  Buddy proudly served 8 years in the Army National Guard.  He retired from R. J. Reynolds with 30 years of service. ...

Mar 20, 2019

Mr. James Wilbert Sands, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born on April 10, 1939 in Stokes Co. the son of the late Jim Odell Sands and Zonie Elder Cox Sands. Mr. Sands retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. as lead mechanic with 37 years of service. He was...

Mar 20, 2019

Ms. Ruth Lynn Howell 61, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was born June 2, 1957 in Forsyth County, to the late Carl and Nelda Howell. Ms. Howell was a graduate of West Forsyth High School. She worked for the Winston-Salem Journal with thirty-five years of dedicated service in customer service and accounts receivable. Ms. Howell...