Mrs. Mary Woods Landreth Litchfield, 93, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on July 2, 1923 in Wilkes County to William and Nelia Woods. Mrs. Litchfield was preceded in death by her parents and husband P.A. Landreth. Surviving are two daughters, Jeannie L. Fulp and husband Don, Sandi L. Crouch...
Mr. Kevin Carl Pruett, 55, passed away unexpectedly February 6, 2017. He was born in Bibb County, GA on May 21, 1961. He attended Georgia Southern college and later started work with Brown & Williamson in GA. After 25 years, Kevin transferred to R. J. Reynolds in NC after their merger, retiring with 30 years of service. As a young...
Bradly Chris Ferguson, 63, passed away Monday, February 6, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born December 25, 1953, to the late Gilbert and Virginia Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by his older brother Michael. Surviving are his wife, Rene' Ferguson and three sons, Joshua(Kristi), Matthew (Ashley), and Blake(Paige). Two step-daughters that he considered his own,...
Mr. John Henry ""Johnny"" Kapp, 78, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born in Forsyth Co. on May 18, 1938 the son of the late Dee Kapp and Annie Helsabeck Kapp. Johnny was a lifelong farmer. Work and farming were his life. Johnny is survived by his wife, Carol; a daughter, Caroline Fleischer...
Annas Marie Walker Alverson September 20, 1936 - February 5, 2017Annas went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2017 at the age of 80 years old. Annas was preceded in death by her husband Sherman W Alverson. Annas was a deeply loved mother, aunt, cousin, friend and grandmother that showed love and compassion to all she met....
Mrs. Katherine Widener Fox passed away early Sunday morning February 5, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Virginia on May 21, 1928 to the late Roby Widener and Daisy Debusk Widener. Katherine was an ordained minister for The Church of the Living God. She was preceded in death by her Husband Fred; a son Jerry;...
Mr. Jesse ""Leon"" Duncan, age 84 passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Leon was born in Forsyth County, March 24, 1932 to Beedler James Duncan and Ruby Mae Eagleson Duncan. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with 33 years of service. Leon loved to fish and spend time at his place at Emerald...
Mr. Ray Blackburn, 84, of Winston-Salem passed away February 5, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born October 20, 1932 in Wilkes County to the late Levi and Celie Holman Blackburn. Mr. Blackburn was a former member of Lewisville Baptist Church and attended Calvary Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He...
Buffy Hicks Miller, age 41, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born February 9, 1975, to Harold Dean Hicks and Blanche Lee Hicks. Ms. Miller touched a lot of lives and was loved by many.She was preceded in death by her father Harold Dean Hicks.Surviving are James Miller of the home; mother...
Mrs. Mary Livengood Fishel, 71, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born August 4, 1945 in Forsyth County to the late Henry Oscar Livengood, and Carrie Mae Livengood. She was a faithful member of the Burning Bush Community Church in King NC. Mary is survived...
Mr. David Hampton Parnell, 67, died on February 4, 2017, at Alamance Regional Medical Center. David was born in Forsyth County on June 28, 1949, to Harold Cornelius and Jeanne Burke Parnell. As a veteran, he served 17 months in Vietnam as an Airframe Repairman and continued his service with the National Guard. David was the owner and operator of...
Mr. Paul Wilkerson Kiger, 83, passed away February 4, 2017 at Baptist Hospital. He was born in Stokes County, NC on June 4, 1933 to the late Rufus Arthur Kiger and Doris Ella Owen Kiger. In addition to his parents Paul was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary West and Peggy Newsome. Paul is survived by his devoted wife...
Mr. Jerry Wayne Groce, age 72 of Advance, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017. He was born March 19, 1944 in Forsyth County to Amos and Flossie Doby Groce. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jerry retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 32 years with the company. He was an avid NASCAR fan and...
Mt. Airy-Octavia Blades Edwards, 95, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Northern Hospital of Surry Co. She was born June 12, 1921 in Coatesville, PA to the late Ansley and Florence Bailey Blades. Mrs. Edwards was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Airy and retired from Stokes Co. School system as a Librarian. She enjoyed traveling, playing...
Mrs. Hagar Lawson ""Nanny"" Duggins, 88, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Duggins was born on April 29, 1928, the daughter of the late David and Mabel Lawson. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church for most of her life, where...
Mr. Grover Alson Chaney, 94, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born August 20, 1922 in Durham County, the son of the late, Grover Randolph and Viola Mae Hall Chaney. Mr. Chaney was a member of New Philadelphia Moravian Church where he taught Sunday school and was a Stephen Minister....
Mrs. Jean Mae Spaugh Upchurch, 81, of King, passed away on February 3, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on May 8, 1935 in Forsyth County to Claude Eugene and Lula Gay Nemmings Spaugh. Jean was a member of Woodland Baptist Church for the past 30 years. She retired from Baptist Hospital with 20 years of...
Colfax - Mr. Andrew Wade Idol, 86 passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at Shannon Gray Rehab. Center. He was born August 24, 1930, in Guilford County to the late Bascom H. and Sallie Idol.Mr. Idol retired after 30 yrs. from Kaiser Roth textiles where he was a machinist. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...
Kernersville - Mr. David Floyd Church, 74, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at his home. He was born in Wilkes County, December 22, 1942 to the late Nealie Severt and Floyd Church. David loved his dog, Shiloh. He greatly enjoyed classic cars, and sports, he was a huge NC State fan. David was very proud of his work as...