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“Tripp” Joye III
Milbourne L. “Tripp” Joye III, 25, of Clemmons passed away Saturday morning, May 3, 2008, as the result of a car accident on Frye Bridge Road. Tripp was born June 4, 1982, in Charlotte. He was a graduate of West Forsyth High School and attended Cape Fear and Forsyth Technical College. He was employed by Silk Road Technologies as a salesperson. Tripp had a passion for the drums and was in the drum line at West Forsyth High School. He was in a number of bands including The Flaming Skunks, Auto Passion, the Silas, Red Orchestra Radio and most recently, Anything on Fire. Tripp is survived by his father and mother, Milbourne and Linda Joye Jr., of Clemmons; his sister, Meagan Joye of Charleston, S.C.; his paternal grandmother, Margaret Spaulding of Columbia, S.C.; his paternal grandfather, Milbourne Joye Sr. of Gainesville, Ga.; his maternal grandfather and grandmother, Kenneth and Ann Flinchum of Greenwood, S.C.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 6, at Clemmons First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Robbie Phillips and the Rev. Steve Foster officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clemmons First Baptist Church Youth Ministry, 3530 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012. Online condolences may be made at www.salemfh.com.
Mason Charles Payne
Mason Charles Payne of Clemmons died Friday, April 25, 2008, after a long illness. He was born July 3, 1922, in Washington, D.C. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in the Battle of Monte Cassino, Italy. After the war, Mason began his career with the federal government at the Department of State, where he met his future wife, Jennie Darks. His assignments took his family to Greece, Taiwan, and Miami. Mason also served in Panama, Morocco and Vietnam. He retired in 1978 and settled in Winston-Salem, where he and Jennie became members of Konnoak Baptist Church. After moving to Clemmons, they joined Cavalry Baptist Church. Mason was known for his keen sense of humor. He enjoyed gardening and was an avid reader. He loved the ocean and his yearly vacations to the Outer Banks. He is survived by his wife, Jennie; sister, Gertrude Hampson of Norwich, England; sister-in-law, Connie Skidmore; his four daughters and son-in-law, Jennifer and Jack Oehme, Jessica Allen, Jeremy Nakkas and Jeffrey Bing; seven grandchildren; seven nieces; and five nephews. A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at Cavalry Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. D. Ray Hamilton and the Rev. Gary Byrum officiating.
Neva Rose Hutchins Peddycord
Mrs. Neva Rose Hutchins Peddycord, 94, of Clemmons Village II died Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Peddycord was born May 31, 1913, in Yadkin County, a daughter of the late Herbert Hutchins and the late Annie Lou Caudle Hutchins. Mrs. Peddycord was retired from Zsabo Foods and was a member of Heritage Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Peddycord; son Kenneth Peddycord; grandson Charles Peddycord; four sisters; and three brothers. She is survived by her children, Joyce P. Shields and husband John Jr. of Mocksville; Kathleen P. Wilson of Raleigh; Calvin Peddycord and wife Pat of Winston-Salem; and Carolyn P. Myers of Winston-Salem; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; three special friends, Jack Carter of Winston-Salem; Madeline Blizard of Clemmons Village II; and Eugenia Howard of Clemmons; and a special niece, Georgie Shermer. The funeral service was conducted Friday, May 2, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with Pastor Jennings O’ Neil and the Rev. Ray Burke officiating. Interment followed in Clemmons Moravian Graveyard. Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, or Heritage Hill Baptist Church, 1785 Pope Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27127. The family would like to thank the staffs of Hospice and Palliative CareCenter and Clemmons Village II for the love and care shown to Mrs. Peddycord.
Carl Dillard Wray
Mr. Carl Dillard Wray, 77, a resident of 201 Fryes Creek Lane, Clemmons, formerly of Thomasville, died Friday, May 2, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 10, 1931, in Davidson County, a son of the late Henry D. Wray and Ora Nicholson Wray. Mr. Wray was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was owner and operator of Wray’ s Home of Thomasville. He was a member of Fair Grove United Methodist Church and also attended Mount Tabor United Church of Christ. Mr. Wray was married to the former Bobbie Everhart, who died Dec. 30, 1999. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Nawassa Spaul. He later married Lucille Hanes, who survives of the home. Also surviving are his children, Joy Wray Tucker and her husband, Roy, of Columbia, S.C.; Toni Wray Jones and her husband, Michael, of Greensboro; Tim Wray and his wife, Shelia, of Thomasville; Penny Wray Trotter and her husband, Rick, of Thomasville; and Pam Wray Sink and her husband, Steve, of Thomasville; stepdaughters Stephanie Allred and her husband, Rick, of Lexington and Valerie Osborne and her husband, Clint, of Winston-Salem; 10 grandchildren, Nicole Childress and husband Daryl, Ben Goins and wife Emily, Alex Ball, Tiffany Jones, Shelly Jordan and husband Nick, Regan Sink, Logan Allred, Kendal Allred, Keaton Osborne and Larsen Osborne; and three great-grandchildren, Audrey Childress, Ella Claire Goins and Benny Goins III. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 6, at Fair Grove United Methodist Church in Thomasville, with the Rev. Elise Kennedy, the Rev. Jimmy Norred and Tim Wray (Mr. Wray’ s son) officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family requests that memorials be directed to the American Diabetes Association, N.C. Affiliate, 222 S. Church St., Suite 366M, Charlotte, NC 28202. Online condolences may be made to the Wray family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.