All Obituaries

  Gerald W. Lawrence  Jerry passed away 20 March 2019 at the age of 78. Born on 30 September 1940 in Barberton, Ohio to Peter and Florence Lawrence.   He was a graduate of Barberton High School in 1958. He served briefly in the United States Air Force; worked 18 years at NCR; 10 years at ENSR; and 15 years at Metropolitan Office Equipment.  He was a fireman/paramedic in Plain Township, OH; Past Exalted Ruler of Benevolent Protective Order of Elks #175 in...

Mr. James H. Shipley Jr., age 69 of Pinnacle passed away on Friday March 1, 2019. Mr. Shipley was born on January 1, 1950 in Forsyth County to the late Harriet Spaugh Shipley and James Shipley Sr. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers Jerry Shipley and Randy Shipley. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Nancy Shipley of the home; one sister Debi McDaniel; and Aunt Nora and Uncle Charlie. A funeral service for Mr. Shipley will be held at...

Mr. Dennis Winfrey Hunter, age 60, of Pfafftown passed away on Saturday February 23, 2019 at his home. Mr. Hunter was born on May 13, 1958 in Forsyth County to the late Thorman “TD” Hunter and Juanita Winfrey Hunter. He was an active member of Elm Grove United Methodist Church of Pfafftown, NC. Mr. Hunter was employed by Forsyth County in General Services. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hunter was also preceded in death by his in-laws Elmer and Mae Riggs. He will be sorely...

Mr. Donald G. Looper, age 79, of Tobaccoville passed away on Saturday February 23, 2019 at his home. Mr. Looper was born on February 1, 1940 in Forsyth County to the late John Looper and Sally Goodman Looper. In addition to his parents, Mr. Looper was also preceded in death by his first wife Joyce Looper; a brother JC Looper; and a sister Mary Brown. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Ida Looper of the home; two sons Keith (Regeni) Looper of Mocksville and Gray...

Howard Walter Floyd Jr., age 69, of Pfafftown went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Pfafftown born on November 2, 1949. He was a loving husband, father, and family man. He retired from Winston Salem Southbound Railway after 38 years of service and was a volunteer fireman for Old Richmond Fire Department. Mr Floyd was preceded in death by his mother Jeanette Worrell and father Howard Floyd Sr.; a brother Jimmy Floyd; and a sister Susan...

Ruth Elizabeth Blakely, age 100 of East Bend passed way on Sunday February 17, 2019 at her home. She was born on August 30, 1918 in Forsyth County to the late Thomas Hunter and Ela Jester Hunter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Irvin Blakely, and a son Billy Ray Blakely. Those left to cherish her memory are a son John Lyndon Blakely of East Bend; a daughter Ruth Ann Wall of Hamptonville; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren;...

Mrs. Cynthia K Turney Hundley, age 66 passed away on Monday February 11, 2019. Mrs. Hundley was born on September 10, 1952 in Surry County to the late Hubert Turney and Rema Boyles Turney. Those left to cherish her memory are two sons Brian (Courtney) Hundley of Elkin and Travis (Karen) Hundley of Lexington; one sister Helen (Doug) Brewer of Pilot Mountain; two grandchildren Travis Hundley Jr. and Tanner Price; and one great grandchild Kamdyn Johnson. A celebration of life service for...

Mr. Donald “Keith” Burcham, 62, of Winston-Salem, passed away on February 5, 2019. Mr. Burcham was born on November 15, 1956 to the late Donald Burcham and Jeannette Owen Berfield in Forsyth County. Those left to cherish his memory are a son Bryan Burcham of Rural Hall, two sisters Kim (Mike) Durham of Clemmons and Rene (Dave) Hull of Rural Hall, a grandchild Cara Burcham, and nephews Christopher, Michael, Kory and David Keith. A Memorial Service will be held at 6 pm on...

Mrs. Mary Kirkpatrick, age 65, of Lewisville passed away on Sunday February 3, 2019. Mrs. Kirkpatrick was born on June 5, 1953 in Vance County to the late Barbara Smiley Kirkpatrick. Those left to cherish her memory are a son Steven Kirkpatrick of Lewisville and a brother Bobby (Judy) Kirkpatrick of King. A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday February 10, 2019 at 6pm at Huff Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lorae Michelle Poplin, age 42, of East Bend passed away on Saturday February 2, 2019. Mrs. poplin was born on September 1, 1976 in Forsyth County to David Lee Owen and Myrtle "Tootie" Matthews Owen. In addition to her parents, those left to cherish her memory are two sons Christopher Wolfe and Tyler Pruitt both of East Bend; two daughters Kayla Stanley and Cassandra (Ryan) Adams both of East Bend; and six grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday...