All Obituaries
Larry West Pinnacle
Larry Jackson West, 78, of Pinnacle, NC passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Larry was born on March 30, 1944, in Sampson County, NC, to the late Roy Jackson and Evelyn Owen West. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam war. He enjoyed gardening. He was a beloved father, husband and Papa, his love for his family was immeasurable. Larry was of the Baptist faith.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Rita Lynch...
Larry Jackson West, 78, of Pinnacle, NC passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Larry was born on March 30, 1944, in Sampson County, NC, to the...
Rachel Johnson King
Rachel Elaine Johnson, 74, of King, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Ms. Johnson was born June 23, 1948, to the late Robert Vestal James and Nellie Elizabeth Shinault. She loved gardening and canning the fruits of her labor. She dearly loved her family and her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death two sisters: Linda Faye James, and Judy Mae James.
Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Tanya...
Rachel Elaine Johnson, 74, of King, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Ms. Johnson was born June 23, 1948, to the late Robert Vestal...
Marjorie Van Meter King
Mrs. Marjorie Marie Killebrew Van Meter died September 26, 2022, at Village Care of King. She was born to William Jonas Killebrew Sr. and Emma Eliza Moore Killebrew on January 24, 1929, in Fountain, NC.
She was predeceased by her late husband Charles Leonard Van Meter Jr. in August of 2014 after 61 years of marriage. (May 23, 1953) In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Odell Gardner (Lovelace) and her brother, William Killebrew Jr. (Irma) and...
Mrs. Marjorie Marie Killebrew Van Meter died September 26, 2022, at Village Care of King. She was born to William Jonas Killebrew Sr. and Emma Eliza Moore Killebrew on January 24, 1929, in...
Donald Gordon King
Donald Ray Gordon, 74, of King, NC passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Gordon was born on April 19, 1948, to the late Harvey Vexter “Teney” and Alma Mae Flippin Gordon. He retired from Thomasville Furniture after thirty faithful years of service. Following his retirement, he worked for Pet Dairy. Donald loved riding horses, hunting, fishing, and farming.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Donald Ray Gordon, 74, of King, NC passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House surrounded by his loved ones.
Mr. Gordon was born on April 19, 1948, to the late...
Patti Purgason Bethania
Patti Lou Chilton Purgason, of Bethania, NC passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Brighton Gardens.
Patti was born July 13, 1930, and raised on a tobacco farm in Ararat, NC, to the late Howard and Evelyn Key Chilton. She was a member of Pine Hill (Friends) Church. She was an avid lover, collector, and dealer of antiques.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Swanson R. Simmons, and her sister, Nancy Robertson.
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Patti Lou Chilton Purgason, of Bethania, NC passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Brighton Gardens.
Patti was born July 13, 1930, and raised on a tobacco farm in Ararat,...
Donna Kiser King
Donna Jean Branscome Kiser, 75, of King, NC passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Mrs. Kiser was born February 4, 1947, in Akron, OH, to the late Lawrence and Ethel Quesenberry Branscome. Mrs. Kiser was a graduate of Hillsville Highschool, class of 1965, and Salem Business College, class of 1967. She retired from Wachovia Financial after thirty plus years of faithful service and was a member of Poplar Springs Church of Christ.
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Donna Jean Branscome Kiser, 75, of King, NC passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Mrs. Kiser was born February 4, 1947, in Akron, OH, to the late...
Terry Beck Walnut Cove
Terry Lee Beck, 52 of Walnut Cove, passed away unexpectedly at Forsyth Medical Center, at 6:44 PM, on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
Terry was born July 17, 1970, in Forsyth County to Shirley and Brady Beck. Terry made a living doing what he loved, HVAC. He loved his work and was dedicated. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife, Amy Bledsoe Beck; one daughter Samantha Spell (Jason) of Tobaccoville; one...
Terry Lee Beck, 52 of Walnut Cove, passed away unexpectedly at Forsyth Medical Center, at 6:44 PM, on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
Terry was born July 17, 1970, in Forsyth County to Shirley and...
Robert "Robby" Hooker, Jr. Westfield
Robert “Robby” Elmer Hooker, Jr. 67, of Westfield, NC passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Hooker was born on July 20, 1955, to the late Robert Elmer Hooker, Sr. and Elsie Hall Hooker who survives. Robby was retired from R. J. Reynolds. He was a loving husband, father, son, and brother. He was loved by many.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Taylor.
Left to cherish his memory is his mother,...
Robert “Robby” Elmer Hooker, Jr. 67, of Westfield, NC passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Hooker was born on July 20, 1955, to the late Robert...
"Benny" Benjamin DeHart Traphill
“Benny” Benjamin Floyd DeHart, 69, of Traphill passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
Benny was born on March 22, 1953, in Swain County, NC to the late Frank Floyd and Jettie Belle Watkins DeHart. He was the owner of DeHart Logging and was of the Baptist faith. Benny enjoyed fishing in his spare time.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine McCoy and his brother, Neal DeHart.
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“Benny” Benjamin Floyd DeHart, 69, of Traphill passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
Benny was born on March 22, 1953, in Swain...
Ronnie Dean Marshall Sr, 70, of King, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Universal Healthcare of King.
Mr. Marshall was born on September 20, 1951, to the late Raymond Decoster Marshall and Ardythe Reynolds Marshall. He was a former machine operator at the Industries for the Blind. He was also involved with the Lions Club, loved to sing, and loved to do woodwork. He was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Marshall was preceded in death by his...
Ronnie Dean Marshall Sr, 70, of King, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Universal Healthcare of King.
Mr. Marshall was born on September 20, 1951, to the late Raymond Decoster...
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