Local Obituaries for Forsyth County in North Carolina.

Apr 5, 2023

 

Mrs. Judy Privette Reifsnider of Advance, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023.  She was born October 28, 1952 in Iredell County to the late Charles Baxter Privette, Jr. and Shirley Wilkinson Privette.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Richard Reifsnider.  Surviving are her 4 children, Matt Reifsnider (Maria), Jessica Wilson (Jeff), Sara Brown (Mike), Sam Reifsnider...

Apr 3, 2023

 

Ms. Tyniesha Yyvonne Hampton, 33, passed away on April 3, 2023. She was born in Forsyth Co. On March 11, 1990 the daughter of Tyrone Davis and the late Felicia Kaye Hampton Baldwin. Tyniesha graduated from Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School and Forsyth Technical Community College. She worked as a home health care CNA and medical technician. Tyniesha was...

Apr 3, 2023

 

WINSTON SALEM – Gladys Snyder Paschal, 91, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at her home. Gladys was born on February 19, 1932 in Forsyth County to Hosea and Mozelle Pope Snyder. She retired from Winston-Salem / Forsyth County Schools with over 32 years of service. Gladys was an active member of Sedge Garden United Methodist Church, where she...

Apr 3, 2023

Mrs. Carol Childress Barber, 71, passed away on April 3, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Carol was born on June 16, 1951, in Forsyth County to Buddy and May Lou Childress. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, and most of all spending time with her family, especially grandchildren. Carol worked at RJ Reynolds for 9 years, then worked as...

Apr 2, 2023

 

On April 2, 2023, Palm Sunday, Norma Lee Rideout Reich, of Winston-Salem, NC, affectionately known as “Maw Maw” by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, peacefully departed her life of 91 years here on earth and entered her glorious life in heaven. Mrs. Reich was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward Alfred Reich, Jr.; her parents, Amos Hall...

Apr 2, 2023

 

High Point- Doris Wood Eastman Bowen was called home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2023.

She was a beloved mother; survived by a sister, 4 children, 10 grandchildren, 16 great

grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandchild.

She served the community as a nurse for over 40 years, touching countless lives with

her love, kindness and compassion,...

Apr 2, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Norma Lee (Rideout) Reich. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 2, 2023

Mr. Jess Willard Smith, Jr., 74, passed away Sunday April 2, 2023. He was born August 2, 1948, in Wise Virginia to the late Jess Willard Smith, Sr. and Neta Robinson Smith. Jess proudly served his Country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War with first battalion of the 327th of the 101st Airborne as well as...

Apr 2, 2023

Gretchen Michelle Hills was born March 23, 1979, in Harrisburg, PA to Charles and Brenda Hills. She was raised in the Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church where she was an usher and a member of the “Signs of Love.”

Gretchen graduated from Susquehanna Township High School in 1997. She furthered her studies at Delaware State University where she majored in...

Apr 2, 2023

Mrs. Ruby Richardson Younger, 88, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Ruby was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on May 5, 1934 to the late Matthew D. Richardson and Maggie Green Richardson.

Ruby is survived by her 2 daughters, Susan Cameron and Judy Cameron; 1...

Apr 2, 2023

Mrs. Astrid Pauline Conrad Saylor, 83, of Winston-Salem, NC peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Clemmons Village. She was born to the late Clarence Odell Conrad and Pauline Branson Conrad in Forsyth County on May 2, 1939. Astrid was a true believer in God’s word and a faithful follower. She attended Clemmons...

Apr 1, 2023

 

Mr. David “Dave” F. Wiater, 62, of Southport, North Carolina, passed away with his family at his side April 1, 2023.  He was a caring and supportive husband of Jill “Jillie” Wiater and the loving father of Meaghan Wiater and Marissa Ernst. 

Dave was currently Executive Director, Service Operations for Aetna CVS Health.  David enjoyed time spent on the...

Mar 31, 2023

Jeannie Foster Rowland passed into the more immediate presence of our Savior on Friday, March 31, 2023. She died at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-Salem, N.C. Surviving are two step-daughters, Winnie and Karen, a stepson, Rich,  beloved cousins, Eddie Alley, Larry Alley, Anita Roberts and their families. She was preceded in death by her sister, Layla Foster Wright, and her...

Mar 31, 2023

Dianne Theresa (Ryan) Simon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61. She joins her parents, Donald and Dianne Ryan in heaven. Dianne is survived and missed by her husband, John George Jr. Her children, Robert (Jessica) Lutz, Christopher (Molly) Pezzotti and step son, Dalton George. Grandchildren, Grayson and Oliver. Siblings Debbie (Rick)...

Mar 31, 2023

Shirley Mae Nance Poplin, 87, passed away peacefully Friday, March 31, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 16, 1936, to the late Quiller F. Nance and Topsy Mae Nance. Shirley grew up and lived in Rural Hall, NC. Shirley retired from Western Electric after 32 years. After retirement she enjoyed her home, yard...

Mar 31, 2023

Mrs. Parmalee West Tuttle, 83, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was born April 28, 1939, in Forsyth County to the late Rev. Harrison Benjamin West and Nellie Browder West. Parmalee, affectionately known as Parnie, was known worldwide for singing and ministering gospel music with her husband, Don, and her family. She was...

Mar 31, 2023

Kristen Nicole Hooker, 33, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2023. She was born in Forysth Co. on June 20, 1989 the daughter of Terry Albert Hooker and Patty Sue Beck Lambeth. Kristen will be remembered as a loving, kind heart mother who loved spending time with her son. In addition to being a loving mother, she was a...

Mar 31, 2023

On July 19, 1932, in Morganton, North Carolina, Marilyn was born to Dora Esther Whitener and Charles Jefferson Keaton. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents and brothers, Tommy C. Keaton and Robert Dean Keaton. Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Edwin Forrest Ludolf (“Honey Ed”). Her two sons also survive her; David Forrest Ludolf (Annette)...

Mar 31, 2023

Richard J. (Rick) Dastous, age 77 died peacefully at home on March 31st, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  Richard was born in Lowell, MA, son of Lucien C. and Irene (Boisvert) Dastous.  He graduated from St. Joseph Boys High School in Lowell before joining the Marine Corps Reserves, serving from 1965-1971.  He was also a graduate of Franklin...

Mar 31, 2023

A Tribute to a Very Special Person

Sandra Cooke, born Sandra Jeanette Yow in Randleman, NC on June 22 of 1946, was the daughter of Roland Wilson Yow and Effie Loflin Yow. She departed this earthly life on March 31, 2023 at the age of 76.

Sandra attended Randleman High School (voted “Best Dressed” by her 1964 graduating classmates) and...