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Lillian Louise Smith Hockaday
Lillian Louise Smith Hockaday, 89, died March 5 at Willowbrook Healthcare Center in Yadkinville. She was born September 25, 1916, the youngest and last surviving child of Charlie Monroe and Sallie Faircloth Smith. Except for a brief time at Willowbrook, she lived her entire life in Clemmons. She lived her early life on the farm of Mr. Will Reynolds, which later became Tanglewood Park. A retired nursing home aide, she loved taking care of the elderly. She was a member of Hope Moravian Church and a lifelong Moravian. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Kerfees Hockaday, in February 2000.
Surviving are a son, Rofer Kerfees Hockaday and wife Brenda of Clemmons; a granddaughter, Leigh Hafkey and husband Colin of Clemmons; and two great-grandchildren, Espen and Kirsten Hafkey of Clemmons.
Funeral services were held at Hope Moravian Church with Rev. David Merritt officiating. Burial followed in the church graveyard.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or Hope Moravian Church, 2759 Hope Church Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27127.
David Franklin Mabe
David Franklin Mabe, 56, of Lewisville died March 28 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born November 5, 1949, in Forsyth County to Ray Redmond and Mary Frances Jordan Mabe. He was a member of Calvary Chapel of the Triad. He was a master sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during the Vietnam Conflict, as well as being on the Honor Guard for President Nixon. He was a proud servant of God and his country. After the military, he worked for Duke Power in Mount Airy and retired from Nationwide Insurance Co. with many years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Redmond Mabe.
Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Wanda R. Mabe of the home; two sons, Andrew “Andy” Mabe and Kenneth “Ken” Mabe; his mother, Mary Frances Mabe, all of Winston-Salem; and special companions Mr. Molly, Micah and Marcy.
Funeral services were held at Calvary Chapel of the Triad,with Pastor David McGee officiating. Burial followed in Crestview Memorial Park.
Josephine Vacca Guglielmi
Josephine Vacca Guglielmi, 94, of Winston-Salem died April 2 at Salemtowne/The Moravian Retirement Community, where she had been a resident for the past eight years. She was born June 19, 1911, in Chicago, Ill., to John and Clementina Floria Vacca. She was a member of St. James Church in Highwood, Ill., and retired from Highland Park Hospital after 30 years of service. She was also a resident of North Wilkesboro, where she attended St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and was active in the Wilkes Hospital Auxiliary. She was presently attending St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Guglielmi.
Surviving are two sons, Nicholas Guglielmi and wife Connie of Rogers, Ark., and John Guglielmi and wife Chiquita of Bermuda Run; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Angelina Cinelli of Clemmons.
Funeral services were held at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Hal Hayek officiating. Entombment followed in All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Ill.
Vera W. Hobson
Vera W. Hobson, 92, of East Bend died March 30 at her home. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 74 years, Conrad C. Hobson; a daughter, Peggy Gray Hobson; a special son-in-law, Grady Mitchell; and a brother, Thad Williard.
Surviving are a son, Cole Hobson and wife Pernell of Boonville; two daughters, Carolyn Smitherman and husband Guy Vernon of East Bend and Bobbie Floyd and husband Claude of Penhook, Va.; her seven grandchildren, Mark Hobson and wife Kaye of Clemmons, Melissa Smith of Greensboro, Mechelle Crissman and husband Joey of Boonville, Chris Smitherman and wife Midori of East Bend, Cheryl Smitherman of Lake Norman and Chad Mitchell and wife Stacy and Derek Mitchell and wife Alana of Danville, Va.; a stepgrandson, Chip Floyd and wife Angie of Chesapeake, Va., eight great-grandchildren, Sarah Vestal and husband Keith. Leslie Dudas and husband Bryan, Tyler Smitherman, Drew Smitherman, Joseph Crissman, Roseanna Crissman, Will Mitchell and Michael Mitchell; a stepgreat-grandson, Christopher Carrillo; and a great-great-granddaughter, Bailey Vestal.
A graveside service was held at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Gooden officiating.
Ruby Salmons Bouldin
Ruby Salmons Bouldin, 86, of Winston-Salem died March 26 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born December 4, 1919, in Yadkin County to Bob Lee and Della Weaver Salmons. She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, where she continued to tithe, even after she was unable to attend. She retired from Western Electric (Lucent) after 30 years of service. Her favorite hobby was talking on the telephone. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David C. Bouldin; her son, James Bouldin; and her sister, Leon S. Fletcher.
Surviving are a daughter, Sheila B. Johnson and husband Kenneth of Pfafftown; two grandchildren, Denise J. Hicks and husband Chris of Floyd, Va., and Scottie R. Johnson and friend Jamie of Yadkinville; four great-grandchildren, Hunter, Sadie, Kayla and Hannah; a sister, Bonnie S. Wagner, of Kernersville; a brother, Bobby Lee Salmons, and wife Mary Lou of Clemmons; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held at Forsyth Memorial Park with Rev. Don Harvey officiating.
Shirley Flynn Williams
Shirley Flynn Williams, 69, died March 30 at home after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 1, 1936, in Forsyth County to the late Robert Guy and Nell Bodsford Flynn. While growing up in the Jonestown area of Forsyth County, she attended Pine Grove United Methodist Church. She was a 1955 graduate of Clemmons High School. From high school, she worked for Western Electric Co. for a short time and eventually retired from Wachovia Bank (Clemmons branch). Her joy in life was her family, especially her grandchildren whom she cherished with all her heart. She looked forward to attending their church, school and sporting events as long as her health permitted. She had a passion for playing bridge with the “girls” on Thursdays. She enjoyed attending yard sales and flea markets and was an avid and skilled fisherman. She married James D. Williams on June 11, 1955. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and an infant brother, Robert Flynn.
Surviving are her husband of 50 years, Don Williams of the home; daughter Donna Leigh Williams of Winston-Salem; son Jim Williams and wife Keri Carter of Lexington; grandson Benjamin Carter Williams; and granddaughter Kaci Michelle Williams, both of Lexington; sister and good friend Reba Swanwick of Clemmons; nieces Amanda Dull and husband Phillip of Lewisville, Ellen Griffith and husband Mike of Advance, Karen Montgomery and husband Rick of Winston-Salem and Reba of Chiefland, Fla.; and nephews Richard Williams and wife Mary of Raleigh; Bobby Swanwick and wife Paula of Chiefland, Fla., and Dino Swanwick of Brandon, Fla.
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. G. Thomas Shelton officiating. Burial followed in Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons.
Grace Lee Chapple Payne
Grace Lee Chapple Payne, 97, formerly of Sparta, died March 31 at The Oaks at Forsyth. She was born May 9, 1908, in Wilkes County to Moses W. and Rose Swain Chapple. She retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 46 1/2 years service as a line girl, and the last few years as one of only two seamstresses. She was the oldest female member of Friedberg Moravian Church. One of the gate pillars entering the Friedberg graveyard was placed by the family in honor of Paul and Grace Payne. She loved to crochet and work with her hands. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Raymond Payne, on March 28, 1984.
Surviving are a daughter, Bonnie Sides and husband Homer Talmadge of Sparta; three granddaughters, Loretta Shore Larriva and husband Richard of Lewisville, Brenda Sides Nelson and husband John of Sparta and Debra Sides Haynes and husband Dr. Michael Haynes of Charleston, S.C.; four great-grandchildren, Chad Reece, Christy Haynes Maddox, Michael Haynes II and Katherine Shore; a great-great-grandson, Austin Talmadge Maddox; and two sisters, Gladys Newman and Velina Shore, both of Elkin.
Funeral services were held at Friedberg Moravian Church with Rev. G. Thomas Shelton, Dr. Michael Haynes and Rev. James Newsome officiating. Burial followed in the church graveyard.
Mary Elizabeth Minor Waller
Mary Elizabeth Minor Waller, 73, of Advance died March 31 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born October 10, 1932, in Davie County, a daughter of Charlie Minor and Daisy Burton Minor. She worked as a homemaker and caregiver. She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Waller Sr., on November 26, 1984, after 29 years of marriage; a son, John Henry; three half sons, Bill, Wayne, and Calvin; and a sister, Nettie Seamon.
Surviving are four sons, Jim Waller and wife Brenda of Advance, Ervin “Shorty” Waller and wife Virginia of Lexington, John Waller and wife Debbie of Clemmons and James Waller and wife Helen of Mocksville; four daughters, Violet Naylor and husband Mike of Wallburg, Ruby Baugus and Dennis LaRue of Winston-Salem, Bunny Still and husband Raymond of Winston-Salem and Vera Jones and husband Greg of Advance; a sister, Dorothy “Dot” Farmer of Lexington; six brothers, Frank, Bill, Grady, Jack, George and Calvin Minor; a special grandson, Aaron Waller; a special granddaughter, Elizabeth W. Barker and husband Allen; and 35 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Elbaville United Methodist Church with Rev. Kelly officiating. Burial followed at Bixby Church of Living God.
Thomas Jackson Pfaff
Thomas Jackson “Jack” Pfaff, 80, of Pfafftown died March 30 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Forsyth County on February 21, 1926, to Dennis Lee Pfaff and Ethel Sapp Pfaff. He lived in Pfafftown all of his life. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 34 years of service. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II in Iwo Jima and Guadalcanal and received the Purple Heart. He was active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a generous man who loved hunting, fishing, NASCAR racing, gardening and animals. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jeff; and two brothers, Elwood and Dan Pfaff.
Surviving are his wife, Peggy Harris Pfaff; a son, Tommy Pfaff and wife Charlene of Pfafftown; a brother, Jimmy Pfaff and wife Pat of Lewisville; two sisters, Dane Pfaff Bryant of Winston-Salem and Mary Pfaff Hill of Davie County; and two grandchildren, Jennifer and Mark Pfaff.
A graveside service was held at Forsyth Memorial Park.
Paul E. Wooten
Paul E. Wooten, 64, of North Wilkesboro, and formerly of Alleghany County, died March 31 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center in North Wilkesboro. He was the son of Sam and Annie Wooten. He loved to play golf, fish and play baseball. He was a Scout leader and a football coach and served as a disc jockey for WFMX Radio in Statesville and WKBC Radio in North Wilkesboro. He was a recording artist with Stop Records in Nashville, Tenn. He served his country in the U.S. Army and owned and operated the Captain’s Table seafood restaurant in North Wilkesboro for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Vaughn, John and Clay Wooten; four sisters, Lou Spicer, Marie Spicer, Ruth Maines and Nell Hudson; and two infant brothers, Leff and Rush Wooten.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Ward Wooten of the home; three children, Pauletta Warfford and Tracy Wooten, both of Clemmons, and Sammi Sigmon of Conover; four stepchildren, Pam Gill of Statesville, Angie Lackie of Hickory, Eddie Jarvis of Millers Creek and Michael Halsey of Hamptonville; a sister, Ercell Miller of Sparta; five grandchildren; and seven stepgrandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Burial followed in Whitehead-Joines Cemetery near Sparta. military rites were conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post No. 7034.
William Elliott Reeder
William Elliott “Bill” Reeder, 70, of Clemmons died June 8. He was born January 16, 1936, in Covington, Tenn. to the late Martin E. and Gwendolyn M. Reeder. He was a member of Clemmons United Methodist Church and a devoted Sunday school teacher. Because of his discerning spirit he had a heart for those in need. He was a special friend of Bill Wilson and a humble servant to his community. He was an avid golfer and had a great sense of humor. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Shirley Shaw Reeder; their three children, son Daniel E. Reeder and wife Cheryl, daughter Cathy Reeder McIntosh and husband Jeff and son Martin E. Reeder and wife Carol; and four granddaughters, Shannon Reeder, Kassi McIntosh, Sydney Reeder and Alexander Reeder.
A memorial service was held at Clemmons United Methodist Church.
Radah Higgs Valentine
Radah (Joan) Higgs Valentine, 80, of Clemmons died June 6 after a long illness. She was born March 14, 1926, and married Fredrick L. Valentine in Auburn, N.Y., on July 2, 1952. She worked as a programmer and sales person for the Frieden Co. until 1974, when she and her husband moved to Brazil. During their working careers the Valentines traveled extensively through Europe, China and Australia. The Valentines moved to Winston-Salem in 1977, where Joan became interested in duplicate bridge, forming a bridge club and becoming a director. She was also an enthusiastic bowler and enjoyed bowling in a ladies league until her recent illness. She was one of the early promoters for women’s rights, often performing men’s work. She was a very perceptive person, always with a word of encouragement to family and friends.
Surviving are her husband, Fredrick L. “Fred” Valentine; a daughter, Susan Reitz of Clemmons; and two sons, Joseph and Robert Valentine of Johnson City, Tenn.
A memorial service was held at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons.
Goldie Jane Horn Ayers
Goldie Jane Horn Ayers, 73, of Advance died June 11 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born January 21, 1933, in East Bend, to Robert Byron and Goldie Norman Horn. She and her husband owned and operated E&J Cafeteria in Clemmons for 10 years. Prior to that she held several jobs. She enjoyed especially the time she spent caring for children in the daycare she owned and operated in the 1960s-’70s. She retired to Daytona Beach for several years, where she met new friends and relished each sunrise. She was a member of Clemmons First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Emmit; a son, Rodney; brothers Bill, Robert, Jim and Norman; and sister Bobbie.
Surviving are three sons and their spouses, Steve Ayers and wife Janet of Concord, Ken Ayers and wife Cecilia of Lewisville and Chris Ayers and wife Vicky of Charlotte; seven grandchildren, Valerie Lassiter and husband Chris of Raleigh, Julie Turner and husband Matthew of Plymouth, Lauren Simpson and husband Miles of Concord, Tim Ayers of Seagrove, Steve Ayers Jr. of Lexington, Melissa Ayers of Lewisville and Will Ayers of Charlotte; two great-grandchildren, Zachary and Bradley Turner of Plymouth; two brothers, Richard Horn and wife Betty of East Bend and Jack Horn and wife Lucille of East Bend; two sisters, Sue Beck and husband Gene of Wallburg and Lillie Ann Bishop and husband Wayne of High Point; three sisters-in-law, Marie Horn of East Bend, Dora Horn of Winston-Salem and Marie Horn of Rural Hall; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel with Rev. Dr. Chris Ayers, Steve Ayers Jr. and Rev. Dr. Steve Ayers officiating.
R. Don Williams
R. Don Williams, 89, of Winston-Salem died June 7 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. He was born in Charleston, W.Va., to Henry C. Williams and Ethel M. Williams. He served in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant during World War II in the European Theater and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, he went to work in the aerospace industry, followed by a career as a bank examiner in the State of Ohio. He was also a member of the Masonic order and the Shriners in Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ethel Williams; a sister, Cecyl Whitley; and brother Bertram Williams.
Surviving are his wife, Ruth Williams of the home; son Ken Michael Williams of Clemmons; grandchildren Xali K. Williams and Donn C. Williams and wife Amy; and great-grandchild Brandon Williams.
Dorothy Eleanor Howe Boyd
Dorothy Eleanor Howe Boyd, 78, of Winston-Salem died June 8 at The Oaks at Forsyth. She was born April 5, 1928, in Eden to William Leroy and Caroline Wooten Howe. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thomas Boyd Sr.
Surviving are three daughters, Susan B. Caudill and husband Paul of Winston-Salem, Nancy B. Wolf and husband Ken of Columbia, S.C., and Anne B. Gowen and husband Mike of Winston-Salem; three sons, W. Thomas Boyd Jr. and wife Deborah of Wilson, John E. Boyd and wife Melissa of Lewisville and Bobby Boyd and wife Karen of Walkertown; 11 grandchildren; four great-granddaughters; two sisters, Thelma Gwynn of Eden and Merle Williams of Reidsville; and a brother, Roy Howe of Bradenton, Fla.
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. Timothy Wolf officiating. A graveside service was held at Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson.
Charlotte Hill Nifong
Charlotte Hill Nifong, 91, of Winston-Salem died June 6 at Alterra Clare Bridge Assisted Living. She was born in Baltimore, Md., on May 6, 1915. At an early age, she was brought to Lewisville and raised by Jane and Jim Hill. She was a loyal and devoted member of Home Moravian Church and the Matilda Ward Bible Class, as well as the Women’s Fellowship. She retired from Western Electric with 30 years of service. She was married to Reece Nifong on March 2, 1946, and he passed away in December 1975.
Surviving are a son, Gordon Nifong of Winston-Salem; two nieces, Mary Bell of Lewisville and Carolyn Woods of Winston-Salem; two nephews, Norman Jones of Lexington and Ed Kimel of New Orleans, La.; and cousins Ruby Lakey, Charlotte Ann Mustin of Clemmons, Mary Jane Smith of Pfafftown and Mary Gautier of Pinnacle and Don, Bob, Lawrence and Johnny Hartman, all of Clemmons.
A graveside service was held at Salem Moravian Graveyard with Rev. Lehoma B. Goode officiating.
Sean Carson Strickland
Sean Carson Strickland, 28, of Mocksville died June 8. He was born August 19, 1977, a son of Carson and Sue Strickland of Mocksville. He was a talented artist and musician and also enjoyed deep-sea fishing and rock climbing with his Jeep.
Surviving are his daughter, Tabor Strickland of Lewisville; girlfriend Brooke Nicole Ball of Winston-Salem; parents Carson and Sue Strickland of Mocksville; sister Stacie Strickland of Raleigh; grandmother Vercille Edenfield of Glennville, Ga.; and numerous aunts, uncles cousins and friends.
A memorial service was held at Vogler & Sons Clemmons Chapel with Rev. Shane Young officiating.
Raymond Edward Couch
Raymond Edward Couch, 77, of Winston-Salem died June 6 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1929, in Iredell County to Thomas E. and Gertrude Ridge Couch. He was a member of Friedberg Moravian Church, where he was an usher for 30 years as of April 2006. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from the City of Winston-Salem with 35 years of loyal service. He was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia Couch Webster, and a brother, Houston T. Couch.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Evelyn T. Couch of the home; a daughter, Jane Hardison and husband Mike of Lewisville; two sons, Mike Couch and wife Shirley of Virginia Beach, Va., and David L. Couch and wife Tiffany of Waverly, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Julie H. Parks and husband Rory, Jared Hardison, Shannon Couch, Angela Yeagher, Jonathan Couch and Gabriel and Allie Couch; and a great-grandson, Matthew Hanson.
Funeral services were held at Friedberg Moravian Church with Rev. G. Thomas Shelton and Rev. James C. Newsome officiating.
Gary Lee Alford Sr.
Gary Lee Alford Sr., 62, of Kernersville died June 8 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Born on February 11, 1944, in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Venice Louis and Elizabeth Whitaker Alford. He retired from Rexam Can Corp. and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his wife, Donna Luck Alford of the home; a son, Gary Lee Alford Jr. of Clemmons; and two granddaughters, Jennifer Marie Alford and Heather Renee Alford, both of Clemmons.
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. Barry Clement officiating. Entombment followed at Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
John Wilburn Robertson
John Wilburn Robertson, 69, of Oak Ridge died June 8 after a battle with cancer. He was born September 2, 1936, in Forsyth County to Howard P. Robertson and Vallie Coley Robertson. He married and divorced the late Ramona L. Long Whiting. He gave countless hours volunteering his remodeling and repair services to churches across the country. In his younger years, he worked in Winston-Salem with Atlas Supply Co., a plumbing and heating wholesale business. He moved to Raleigh with Atlas for three years and later to Charlotte. He then joined Murray Supply Co. in 1965 and retired in 1999, except for a 13-year hiatus during which he did remodeling. Upon retirement, he moved to Hendersonville Nazarene Church Camp for six years as volunteer campground building and maintenance worker. He later moved to his private residence near Hendersonville. He was preceded in death by both parents; and a brother, Earnest P. Robertson.
Surviving are his daughter, Denise R. Sacks and husband Stanley; grandchildren Daniel R. Sacks and Ashley E. Sacks of Oak Ridge; son John P. Robertson of Rock Hill, S.C.; four brothers and a sister, Richard H. Robertson of Tobaccoville, Rev. David and Robertson and wife Jean of High Point, Lindsay Robertson and wife Diane of Winston-Salem, Jane Wall and husband Hassell of Lewisville and Rev. H. Elisha Robertson and wife Carol of East Bend; and are many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Shady Grove Wesleyan Church in Colfax with Pastor Sam White and Rev. Harry Widener officiating.
Bessie Johnston Joyner
Bessie Johnston Joyner, 87, of Woodland Place, Clemmons, died July 21 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem after an extended illness. She was born April 15, 1919, in Wilkes County to John Johnston and Ida Moore Johnston. She retired from Lucent Technologies after 30 years of service and was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America. She was a member of Vernon Forest Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, David F. Joyner; her brothers, Howard Johnston, Jay Johnston, Richard Johnston and Barney Johnston; and a sister, Louise J. Stone. Surviving are her sons, Douglas Wayne Joyner and wife Lynn and Gene Canter and wife Geraldine, both of Davidson County, and James F. Canter and wife Faye of Winston-Salem; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers John Johnston and Robert Johnston, both of Wilkes County; and a sister, Ella Mae Powell of Lenoir.
Funeral services were held at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel, with Rev. Ken Harris, Rev. James M. Brown and Rev. Derrick Hodges officiating. Burial followed at Edgewood Baptist Church Cemetery in North Wilkesboro.
