OBITUARIES
Esther Carlyle
Dec 28, 2025
Esther Carlyle, aged 61, passed away peacefully at her home in Trinity, North Carolina, on December 28, 2025. Born on December 13, 1964, in Wichita Falls, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of the late James Liston and Esther Alene Barnhill Mishoe.
Esther spent her formative years in Thomasville, North Carolina, where she received her formal education. From a young age,...
Donald Gray Doss
Dec 27, 2025
Donald Gray Doss, born in Forsyth County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC, on December 27, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on July 7, 1938, to the late Vineyard and Jetta Wright Doss, he lived a life marked by dedication, service, and kindness.
Donald was a man of great skill...
David Charles Costello
Dec 22, 2025
David Charles Costello, born on May 29, 1946, in San Francisco, California, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center. He was 79 years old.
David was the beloved son of the late Clyde and Frances Costello. He served his country with pride and distinction as a member of the United States Navy. Following his service,...
Russell Perry Sutherland
Dec 21, 2025
Russell Perry Sutherland, affectionately known as Rusty, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on August 28, 1953, in Guilford County, North Carolina, Rusty was the cherished son of Mary Grubbs and the late David Sutherland.
Rusty accepted Christ as his Savior and became a devoted member of New Hope Independent Baptist Church in Salisbury, NC....
Betty Lou Fowler
Dec 20, 2025
Betty Lou Fowler, aged 84, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington, NC. Born on July 27, 1941, in Kannapolis, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Claude Gilbert and Eulah Latham McLemore.
On April 30, 1965, Betty married Eugene "Gene" Wilson Fowler in York, South Carolina, beginning a devoted partnership...
Pamela Jean Black
Dec 13, 2025
Pamela Jean Black, born on November 16, 1956, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at the age of 69, at Magnolia Creek Assisted Living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Pamela was the beloved daughter of the late Hawley and Jean Richey Berfield. She received her formal education at Northeast High School in Philadelphia, where she laid the foundation...
Steven Gray Chamelin
Dec 12, 2025
Steve Chamelin, born on February 8, 1962, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2025, at the age of 63. He was the beloved son of the late Johnny Ray and Bobbie Lou Farmer Chamelin.
Steve spent his life working diligently, finding joy in the simple pleasures of life, particularly in his passion for working on cars....
Christopher Jose Vasquez
Dec 11, 2025
Christopher Jose Vasquez, born on April 22, 1998, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, North Carolina. He was 27 years old.
Christopher was born to Jose Vasquez and Lisa Reed Vasquez. He received his formal education at North Davie Middle School, where he began forming lifelong...
Patricia Ann Brooks
Dec 11, 2025
Patricia Ann Brooks, born on September 20, 1935, in High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025, at the age of 90, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC.
Born to the late James Oliver and Iris Eulalah "Lalah" Shepard Poindexter, Patricia was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She received...
Victor Minitree Driggers
Dec 9, 2025
Victor Minitree Driggers, born on January 14, 1958, in High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at the age of 67. He spent many years at Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC, a place where he found comfort and care.
Victor was the son of Julia Jones Causey and Harold E. Driggers. Throughout his life,...
James Clinard Grimes
Dec 1, 2025
James Clinard Grimes, born on March 8, 1955, in Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 70. He was the beloved son of the late Therrill James and Peggy Clinard Grimes.
James received his formal education at East Davidson High School, where he laid the foundation for his life's journey. Throughout his life, he...
Stephanie Marie Pullum
Dec 1, 2025
Stephanie Marie Pullum, born on June 24, 1983, in Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at the age of 42, at Hinkle Hospice House. She was the beloved daughter of the late Ray Von and Mary Jane Hill Pullum.
Stephanie received her formal education at East Davidson High School, where she laid the foundation for a...
Rodney Glenn Byars
Nov 30, 2025
Rodney Glenn Byars, born on December 6, 1949, in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center. He was 75 years old.
Rodney was the beloved son of the late George Glenn and Marietta Everhart Byars. He received his formal education through Lexington City Schools, where he laid...
Diego Ortega
Nov 27, 2025
Diego Ortega, a beloved husband, father, son, and friend, passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 33. Born on January 24, 1992, in Sonoma County, California, Diego was the cherished son of Francisco and Maria Vasquez Ortega.
On April 23, 2018, Diego married the love of his life, Melissa Mendoza-Hidalgo, in Murrieta, California. Together, they built a beautiful...
Gregory Todd Johnson
Nov 23, 2025
Gregory Todd Johnson, 63, of Jamestown, New York, passed away on November 23, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center. Born on June 6, 1962, Gregory lived a life defined by service, dedication, and a wholehearted love for the people and passions that meant the most to him.
Greg proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. After his...
Charles Boyd Gardner
Nov 17, 2025
Charles Boyd Gardner, born December 9, 1961, in Guilford County, passed away on November 17, 2025.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Gladys Gardner. He is survived by his brother, William Gardner, who will forever hold his memory close.
Charles, also known as "CB the only one", lived his life with passion and joy. A devoted NASCAR fan,...
Brian Keith Fistler
Nov 14, 2025
Brian Keith Fistler passed from this life on November 14, 2025, at his home inThomasville, NC surrounded by family and friends.
Brian was born on January 25,1964, in Sioux City, Iowa, son of Harold and Cecelia Fistler of Eldora, Iowa. Brian graduated from Eldora-New Providence High School in 1982. He married Brenda Stamey in 2012 and made their home in Winston-Salem,North...
Maximino Melendez Gonzales
Nov 13, 2025
Maximino Melendez Gonzales, 78, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025. Born on June 10, 1947, Maximino lived a life rooted, quite literally, in the earth he loved so deeply. A hardworking and gifted landscaper, he spent many years caring for a large estate, where his knowledge of soil, plants, and the rhythms of nature made him an indispensable presence....
Scotty Dean Barlow
Nov 10, 2025
Scotty Dean Barlow (Tootie) a beloved father, brother and friend passed away at his residence in Lexington, North Carolina on Monday November 10, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina on October 22, 1967.
He is survived by his son Scottie Anderson (Wife Heather), his two brothers Benji Barlow (Lori) and Jeffrey Barlow, and several special nieces and nephews....
Jenica Shannon Jones
Nov 8, 2025
Jenica Shannon Jones, born on July 6, 1976, in Franklin, Venango County, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her home in Lexington, North Carolina, on November 8, 2025, at the age of 49.
Born to Bradley James and Brenda Joyce Greene, Jenica was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. She spent her early years in Franklin before her family relocated...
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