All Obituaries

Mr. Jimmy Durham, age 72, of East Bend passed away on Monday May 13, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Durham was born on August 20, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Joseph Durham and Addie Johnston.

Mr. Bobby-Lee Forrester, age 34, passed away on Saturday May 11, 2019 Bobby was born on November 15, 1984 in Forsyth County.

Robin Sheryl Dillow, age 61, of Elkin, formerly of Frederick, Maryland went to her eternal home on Sunday May 5, 2019. She was born on November 1, 1957 in Winchester, VA to James "Tuck" Dillow and Marion Dillow. Robin made new friends wherever she went and rarely lost touch with any of those she met years ago.  Her random acts of kindness and willingness to give were immeasurable. Robin had an amazing capacity to forgive and loved unconditionally. She loved spending...

Mr. Wesley Royall, age 35 passed away tragically on Monday April 22, 2019. He was born on April 21, 1984 in Surry County to Richard Royall and Janet Shew. Mr. Royall was preceded in death by his father. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother of Jonesville; a brother Jason Royall of Yadkinville; several aunts and uncles; and countless friends. A funeral service for Mr. Royall will be held on Saturday April 27, 2019 at 12pm at United Fellowship Church.  Burial will follow in...

On April 19th, 2019 Elsie Rodgers Davis left her earthly home to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior. Born in Surry County on March 17th, 1930 to the late Walter Franklin and Annie Simmons Rodgers, Elsie completed her schooling at Shoals School and is survived by her loving sister Jean (Ted) Rodgers Mitchell and sister-in-law Mae Ruth Rodgers.   She married on October 13th, 1951 to the late William Calvin “Bill” Davis and spent her life serving and caring for her home,...

Mrs. Leigh Moss Dutton, age 77 passed away on Friday April 12, 2019. She was born on August 10, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Everett Moss and Josephine Wagner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers Jimmy Moss and Jackie Ray Moss; and a sister Barbara Hiatt. Those left to cherish her memory are two daughters Shauna Shaw and Kristen Thompson-Jones of California; four brothers William Moss of Greensboro, Tim Moss Sr. of Jamestown, Rex Moss of...

Hessie Bernice White, age 85, of King passed away on Friday April 12, 2019. She was born on June 22, 1933 in Surry County. Those left to cherish her memory are a son Terry (Loretta) White of Winston Salem; a sister Barbara Jean Doby of Davidson County; and a grandchild Susan White Gobble of Winston Salem. A Celebration of Life for Hessie White will be held on Sunday April 14, 2019 from 2pm-4pm at Huff Funeral Home.

Mr. Kent E. Norman, 88, of Pfafftown passed away on April 9, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on February 27, 1931 to Joice and Pansy Bowman Norman. Mr. Norman served in the military and also liked to work at home on old cars and make windmills. He loved to go to fleamarkets. Mr. Norman and his wife Dorothy Key, better known as Dot, owned and operated Eagle Beauty and Barber Shope for 30 years at Pfafftown. Mr. Norman was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, one...

  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...