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Paul S. Flynn, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. He was born in Walkertown on March 20, 1922, to the late Bedford S. Flynn and the late Ora Osborn Flynn. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ernest C. Flynn; and a niece, Vera Lee Flynn Mendenhall. Mr. Flynn was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps after participating in the defense of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. He received the honorable discharge and service lapel buttons at Camp Lejeune on April 19, 1946; the Good Conduct Medal on July 21, 1943; and the Good Conduct Medal Bar (first) for the period commencing July 22, 1943, through Aug. 30, 1944. Mr. Flynn was a charter member of Gospel Light Baptist Church in Walkertown and was retired from his position as a maintenance supervisor with Salem Ventures Inc. in Winston-Salem. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Virginia Wood Flynn, whom he married on Dec. 24, 1970; two daughters, Vickie (Walter) Luffman of Winston-Salem and Jennie Reeves of Kernersville; two grandchildren, Janet and Eric; and two nieces, Sharon Flynn (Chuck) Rosselot of Charlotte and Carolyn Louise (Richard) Heath of Goose Creek, S.C. The funeral service was conducted Feb. 8, at Vogler and Sons Clemmons Chapel, with Dr. Robby Phillips officiating. Interment followed in Clemmons First Baptist Church Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at The Elms at Tanglewood.
Wilbur Lee Hill
Wilbur Lee Hill passed away peacefully Monday Feb. 4, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born Aug. 12, 1934, he was the son of Arthur L. and Lucile J. Hill of Clemmons. Wilbur retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 30 years of service. Wilbur had a great love for the outdoors and gardening, always sharing vegetables with others. He love playing golf and participating in the senior games. He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church in Lewisville and served the Lord faithfully. He was preceded in death by his father; and sister Brenda Hill Herman. He is survived by his mother; a son, Tim Hill, and wife Bridget; a daughter, Amy Hill Miner, and husband Mark; and two grandchildren, William and Karla Miner of Advance. A memorial service was conducted Saturday, Feb. 9, at Concord United Methodist Church of Lewisville, with the Rev. Tom Albert officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concord United Methodist Church of Lewisville or Hospice and Palliative CareCenter of Winston-Salem. The family would like to thank Dr. P. Zekan and Dr. G. Fromson and staff at Winston-Salem Health Care and the eighth floor palliative care nurses and doctors for their loving care of Wilbur and family.
Louise Burkett
Mrs. Louise Burkett, 75, of Clemmons, formerly of Ashe, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, at Silas Creek Manor. Mrs. Burkett was born June 28, 1932, in Ashe County to the late Edward and Dora Wyatt Taylor. Mrs. Burkett loved to spend time with her granddaughters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Burkett; and brothers Earl, George and J.C. Taylor. Mrs. Burkett is survived by a son, Thomas Paul Burkett, and wife Janice of Clemmons; five brothers, William and Norman Taylor, both of West Jefferson; Kenneth Taylor of King; Burl Taylor of Lenoir; and Bobby Taylor of Winston-Salem; three grandchildren, Brittney and Kelsey Burkett and April Stanley; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Feb. 7, at Stephens Community Cemetery, with the Rev. Justin Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stephens Community Cemetery Fund, 225 Ed Taylor Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Online condolences may be made at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Cora Grace Slater
Cora Grace Slater, 79, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born June 16, 1928, in Forsyth County to the late John G. Slater and the late Cora L. Taylor Slater. Miss Slater was a former member of Union United Methodist Church and a member of Hope Moravian Church. She is survived by a sister, Flossie Slater; a brother, Roy Slater, and his wife, Sue; two nephews; two great-nieces; a great-great-nephew; and a great-great-niece. The funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Hope Moravian Church, with the Rev. David Merritt and the Rev. Edwin G. Needham officiating. Interment followed in Union United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Nancy Margaret Shaver Yost
Mrs. Nancy Margaret Shaver Yost peacefully passed away Tuesday morning, Feb. 5, 2008, at the well-deserved age of 91, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born the daughter of Newton Walter Shaver (March 28, 1884 to May 24, 1952) and Etta C. Rose (July 8, 1888 to Jan. 31, 1937) and was raised on Patria Street on the south side of Winston-Salem. One of five children, she was proceeded in death by her older brothers, Eb, Jack and Don; and her sister, Wilma. After graduating from Reynolds High School in 1933, she went to nursing school but was soon called home to nurse her own mother who passed from pneumonia in 1937. On June 27, 1938, Nancy married James R. Yost in Lexington. She was the loved mother of three children, Judy, Bob and Vicki. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Jim, who passed in 1999; and by her much-loved daughter, Vicki, who passed away in early 2001, after a courageous battle against cancer. Nancy led an extraordinary life of travel during her married life. She lived and made homes for her family in Maunaus, Brazil; Newport, R.I.; Charleston, S.C.; Norfolk, Va.; Guantamo Bay, Cuba; Aguadilla, Puerto Rico; Ventura, Calif.; and Huntsville, Ala. After Jim’ s retirement, they built homes and lived in Holden’ s Beach, Polkton, Mocksville and finally Clemmons. During her later years, she became a much-loved resident of The Elms in Clemmons. Nancy will be greatly missed by all that knew her as the quiet, gentle lady that she was. She loved her family. Nancy, proud grandmother of eight; and great-grandmother of 10; is survived by her oldest daughter, Judy Lynn Wolfe of Charlottesville, Va., and Nantucket, Mass.; and her son, J. Robert Yost of Bellingham, Wash. A graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Rose Cemetery in Mocksville. The family requests that memorials be considered for Hospice and Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103. The family would like to thank the Elms at Tanglewood for providing such a nurturing, kind and caring home for her in her last years. Also, the family would like to express special thanks to her grandson, George Webb, and his wife, Cammie, and their family for the loving care they provided Mrs. Yost through the elder years of her life.
Patricia Barger Lemley
Mrs. Patricia Barger Lemley, 57, of Clemmons passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at her home. Mrs. Lemley was born Oct. 4, 1950, in Forsyth County to Lewis H. and Norma Brooks Barger. She enjoyed going to yard sales, bowling and working in her yard with her plants. She was also an avid animal lover. Mrs. Lemley was preceded in death by her father. Surviving are her husband, Paul Lemley of the home; three sons, Ken Jones (Cyndi) of Lewisville; Tim Jones of Salisbury; and Mike Jennings of the home; a daughter, Holly Jennings of Lexington; her mother, Norma B. Barger of Walkertown; two brothers, Mike Barger (Pam) of Belews Creek and Mitchell Barger (Terri) of Walkertown; a sister, Jan (Mike) Stanford of Clemmons; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special companion, Zoie. A graveside service was conducted Wednesday, Feb. 13at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Al Helms officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.