"BJ" BarlowKing
Billie Jean “BJ” Collins Barlow passed away in the hospital on June 15, 2024, after a brief illness. Born September 10, 1943, in Lumberton, North Carolina, she lived in various cities, including Wilmington, NC; Richmond, VA; Winston-Salem, NC; and Carolina Beach, NC, before finally settling in King, NC, near her family.She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Barlow Butner, and son-in-law, Jeff Butner of King, NC; sister, Janice Collins of New Milford, CT; grandchildren,...
Billie Jean “BJ” Collins Barlow passed away in the hospital on June 15, 2024, after a brief illness. Born September 10, 1943, in Lumberton, North Carolina, she lived in various cities,...
Chad MiddletonKing
Chad Duane Middleton, 58, of King, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at his home.Mr. Middleton was born in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Enoch “Bud” Middleton and Brenda Spainhour. Chad loved his family, fishing, playing cards with his friends, and dearly loved his grandbabies.Chad leaves behind a loving family who will forever hold him in their hearts. His wife of 33 years, Wendy Taylor Middleton; his son, Carson Middleton; daughter-in-law, Shannon;...
Chad Duane Middleton, 58, of King, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at his home.Mr. Middleton was born in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Enoch “Bud” Middleton...
Annie Jean TuckerWestfield
Annie Jean Marsh Tucker, age 80, passed unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by her family on June 6, 2024. She was born on March 19, 1944, during a blinding snowstorm in Surry County to Wilson Columbus Marsh and Sylvia Wood Marsh.She was the best wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt and friend you could ever hope for. Jean was a homemaker that was firm in her beliefs guided by a true servant's heart. She always placed others before herself....
Annie Jean Marsh Tucker, age 80, passed unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by her family on June 6, 2024. She was born on March 19, 1944, during a blinding snowstorm in Surry County to...
Grady SouthernKing
King - Grady Carl Southern, 90, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away at his home on Mondy, June 3, 2024.Carl was born in Stokes County to the late Grady Lucas Southern and Ola Mae Fulk Southern. He graduated from King High School, where he met the love of his life while washing dishes in the school cafeteria, Betty Sue Gibson. He retired from Hennis Freight (Spector) and then from Forsyth County...
King - Grady Carl Southern, 90, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away at his home on Mondy, June 3,...
Virginia MarshallWestfield
Virginia Dale Pyrtle Marshall, 79, of Westfield, NC, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Dale, a native of Stokes County, NC, born on July 17, 1944, to the late Samuel Joseph and Virginia Lois King Pyrtle, was a pillar of her community. She was a dedicated employee at Henredon Furnishings and was a steadfast member of Rock House Primitive Baptist Church, where her faith and commitment shone brightly.Dale loved reading her Bible, and she read it over...
Virginia Dale Pyrtle Marshall, 79, of Westfield, NC, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Dale, a native of Stokes County, NC, born on July 17, 1944, to the...
Jerry GoffKing
Jerry Franklin Goff, 76, of King, NC, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center.Mr. Goff was born in Stokes County, NC, on September 10, 1947, to the late Carter Davis and Hattie Maude Snider Goff. He was the owner of Goff Transportation and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Goff, and a sister, Teresa Jones.Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Martha Goff Sawyer, of King,...
Jerry Franklin Goff, 76, of King, NC, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center.Mr. Goff was born in Stokes County, NC, on September 10, 1947, to the late Carter Davis...
Richard YoungPinnacle
Richard William Young, 74, of Pinnacle, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.Mr. Young was born in Stokes County, NC, on January 22, 1950, to Ralph and Dorothy Mounce Young.Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Molina Leonidas Young; three sons, Wesley Young, Bryan Young, and Richie Young; a daughter, Kris Shaver; four grandchildren, Brooke, Brandon, Samantha, and Ashley; a sister, Brenda Burgin; and a brother, Wayne Young.The...
Richard William Young, 74, of Pinnacle, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.Mr. Young was born in Stokes County, NC, on January 22, 1950, to...
Gary Preston
Mr. Gary Lynn Preston, 70, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024.Mr. Preston was born on July 19, 1953, a native of King, North Carolina, and the son of the late Mack Lee Preston and the late Betty Jean Banks Preston. He was a 1971 graduate of South Stokes High School and a drummer in the marching band. Gary attended Mitchell College in Statesville, NC, and was a former employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company in Winston-Salem, NC.Survivors include his siblings Renwick Lee Preston (Carol)...
Mr. Gary Lynn Preston, 70, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024.Mr. Preston was born on July 19, 1953, a native of King, North Carolina, and the son of the late Mack Lee Preston and the late...
Franklin FlynnPinnacle
Gene Franklin Flynn, 76, of Pinnacle, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, May 16, 2024. His passing has left a void in our community, a testament to the impact he had on our lives.Mr. Flynn was born on June 13, 1947, to the late Paul Monroe and Annie Whittaker Flynn. He was a volunteer at King Outreach Ministries. Franklin was an avid gardener passionate about his yard and garden. He enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labor with his friends and...
Gene Franklin Flynn, 76, of Pinnacle, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, May 16, 2024. His passing has left a void in our community, a testament to the...
Dr. James BellPfafftown
Dr. James Edward Bell, 78, of Pfafftown, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2024, at his home in Pfafftown, NC.He was born in Pasadena, CA. He was the son of the late Homer Dwight and Norma IreneGravette Bell and was the widower of the late Kathryn Bell.Mr. Bell held a PhD in Psychology. He was the Chief Psychologist at the Men's State Prison in Chino, California. Dr. Bell retired from the State of California and went on to be a professor in the same field of...
Dr. James Edward Bell, 78, of Pfafftown, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2024, at his home in Pfafftown, NC.He was born in Pasadena, CA. He was the son of the late Homer Dwight and...
