All Obituaries
Thelma Essick King
King – Thelma Mae Smith Essick, 80, of King, NC passed away at her home on Saturday, August 8, 2020, with her beloved family by her side.
Mrs. Essick was born on November 24, 1939, in Stokes County, to the late John William and Lois Almalee Shelar Smith. She was retired from Atrium Windows and Doors and was a member of Poplar Springs Church of Christ. She found great enjoyment working in her yard, and she was an animal lover as well. She had a warm friendly...
King – Thelma Mae Smith Essick, 80, of King, NC passed away at her home on Saturday, August 8, 2020, with her beloved family by her side.
Mrs. Essick was born on November 24, 1939, in...
Michael Barber Pinnacle
Pinnacle – Michael Gray Barber, 46, of Pinnacle passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
Mike was born on October 3, 1973, in Forsyth County to Grady and Glenda McHone Barber. He was a carpenter by trade and loved woodworking. He also enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar, camping, and floating down the river.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Betty Jean Shaw Barber, his parents, Grady and Glenda Barber, two sisters: Sherrie Lee Shaw (David) and...
Pinnacle – Michael Gray Barber, 46, of Pinnacle passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.
Mike was born on October 3, 1973, in Forsyth County to Grady and Glenda McHone...
Arlene Smith King
King – Arlene Smith, 95, of King, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Universal Health Care of King.
Arlene was born on February 10, 1925 in Stokes County to the late John Henry and Nolie Savannah Brown Smith. She was a member of King Community Church; she was a fine Christian lady. She was a lifelong homemaker, farmer, and always enjoyed helping others. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt.
In addition...
King – Arlene Smith, 95, of King, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Universal Health Care of King.
Arlene was born on February 10, 1925 in Stokes County to the...
James Smith, Jr. King
James R. Smith, Jr., 81, of King passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Forsyth Medical Center.
James was born on September 11, 1938, in Stokes County, NC to the late James Rolen, Sr. and Lilia Dodson Smith. He was a retired mechanic with R.J. Reynolds. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, was an avid golfer and cherished his time spent with his beloved family.
In addition to his parents he was preceded by death by his sister, Mary Sue Marshall.
Left to...
James R. Smith, Jr., 81, of King passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Forsyth Medical Center.
James was born on September 11, 1938, in Stokes County, NC to the late James Rolen, Sr. and...
Paul "Marty" Snyder King
King – Paul Martin Snyder, 75, of King, NC passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Snyder was born on January 15, 1945, in Brookville, PA to the late Paul Erwin and Vera McDowell Snyder. He was an auditor for Endicott Johnson Shoes and worked at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Paul was a member of Poplar Springs Church of Christ, a member of the King Senior Center Travel Club and volunteered with King Outreach Ministries and Habitat for...
King – Paul Martin Snyder, 75, of King, NC passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Snyder was born on January 15, 1945, in Brookville, PA to the late...
Kevin Fortune Pinnacle
Kevin Samuel Fortune, 42 a resident of Pinnacle, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly Friday July 24th at Forsyth Novant Medical Center.
He was born August 30, 1977 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to Father Samuel & Rhonda Fortune and Mother Rebecca Haley. Kevin was an active member of We Are Forgiven Ministries, in Mount Airy, North Carolina. His heart was in Homeless Ministry, Prison Ministry, and Honoring our Veterans. He was a mechanic by heart, and a body man by trade he...
Kevin Samuel Fortune, 42 a resident of Pinnacle, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly Friday July 24th at Forsyth Novant Medical Center.
He was born August 30, 1977 in Winston Salem, North...
Paula Bolejack Pilot Mountain
Pilot Mountain – Paula Denise Robinson Bolejack, 55, of Pilot Mountain, NC passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, July 24, 2020.
Paula was born on July 22, 1965, in Guilford County, NC to Dennis and Rachel Campbell Robinson who survive. She was a member of Center Grove Baptist Church in Clemmons.
Paula was preceded in death by her husband Nelson Eric Bolejack, and her son, Ryan Bolejack.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sons: Benjamin Brock...
Pilot Mountain – Paula Denise Robinson Bolejack, 55, of Pilot Mountain, NC passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, July 24, 2020.
Paula was born on July 22, 1965, in Guilford...
Patricia (Patti) Boyles Destin, FL
Patricia Faye Boyles (Patti) of Destin, Florida passed away at the family home in Pinnacle, NC, Thursday, July 23, 2020.
Patricia graduated from King High School, High Point University, High Point, North Carolina (Kappa Delta Sorority) with a Degree in Early Childhood Education. She later earned a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida.
Patricia was instrumental in ushering Okaloosa County School...
Patricia Faye Boyles (Patti) of Destin, Florida passed away at the family home in Pinnacle, NC, Thursday, July 23, 2020.
Patricia graduated from King High School, High Point...
Dilmer Pratt King
Reverend Dilmer Ray Pratt December 27, 1931 – July 21, 2020
Dilmer Ray Pratt, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Rose Tara Plantation in King. He was born December 27, 1931 in Stokes County to Nathaniel and Tannie Pratt. He served many years as pastor of Sauratown Mountain Baptist Church. After retirement he has been a member of Gateway Baptist Church, Tobaccoville NC, where he previously served as Sunday School Superintendent and filled in for his...
Reverend Dilmer Ray Pratt December 27, 1931 – July 21, 2020
Dilmer Ray Pratt, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Rose Tara Plantation in King. He was born...
Eugene Zerba King
King- Eugene Ralph Zerba, 58, of King, NC passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Universal Healthcare of King.
Mr. Zerba was born on November 22, 1961 in Iowa. He loved to build and collect model cars. He was a loving husband and father who was a hardworking man.
He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Zerba.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Denise Zerba, two sons: Christopher Eugene Zerba (Cassie) and Kevin Wayne Zerba (Kerry), and three...
King- Eugene Ralph Zerba, 58, of King, NC passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Universal Healthcare of King.
Mr. Zerba was born on November 22, 1961 in Iowa. He loved to build and...