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Olga Y. Rimkunas of Clemmons died May 5 in her home. She was born in Bridgeport, Conn. Like many women of her generation, she supported the World War II effort by working at Remington Arms in Bridgeport, where she became an expert marksman. In addition to refocusing her efforts on starting a family, she started a fashion design and seamstress business in her home. She fashioned dresses for many clients, including a daughter’s wedding dress. Once her children became older, she worked as a lead salesperson in both the fabric and china departments of Gimbels Department store in Bridgeport. She was involved in various community activities as well. In 1979, she and her husband retired to Bradenton, Fla. Both led an active retirement. They worked for the Pittsburgh Pirates during spring training seasons, and they were active in the American Legion Post 24. She served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary and was a distinguished member of La Boutique Dehuit Salon No. 632. A few years after her husband’s death, she moved to Clemmons to be closer to her daughter and her daughter’s family. She remained active in Clemmons helping with her grandson’s care and gardening around her home. She was preceded in death by Victor P. Rimkunas, her husband of 58 years.
Surviving are children Debbie Shields and husband Randy of Clemmons, Karyn Pasquella and husband Jack of Thomaston, Conn. and Richard Rimkunas and wife Mary of Baltimore, Md.; and grandchildren Jennifer Pasquella Karvaski and husband Keefe, Ryan Pasquella, Matthew Rimkunas, Lauren Rimkunas and William Shields.
Burial was in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Joseph W. Glenn
Joseph W. Glenn of Clemmons died May 6 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was a native of Forsyth County and resided in Washington, D.C., 60 years before moving back to the city five years ago. He was retired from the Government Printing Office and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Surviving are a sister, India G. Martin of Winston-Salem; an aunt, Beulah Glenn Miller of Bethania; and devoted cousins Edith Payne, Violet Madison and Emily Spencer of Winston-Salem; Reginald and Carolyn Payne of Clemmons; several other nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.
Funeral services were held at Douthit Funeral Chapel.
Willie Laura Pegram Kinney
Willie Laura Pegram Kinney, 94, of Lewisville died May 6 at the Oaks at Forsyth. She was born May 24, 1912, to John William Pegram and Bessie Transou Pegram in Forsyth County. She was a faithful member of Boyer’s Chapel Church of Christ while her health permitted. She worked at Winston Printing Company and later became a full-time homemaker. She loved quilting and crocheting. She was a charter member and received a life-time membership award from the Cricket’s Nest. She was an avid gardener and loved feeding and watching the birds. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 49 years, Aubrey Daniel Kinney; two brothers, Transou and J.W. Pegram; and two sisters, Ethel Cook and Faye Jones.
Surviving are a daughter, Audrey Kinney Apperson and husband Tony of Pfafftown; two brothers, Leo Pegram and wife Marie and Billy Pegram; three sisters, Wanda Redding and husband Arthur, Hattie Mae Hire and Johnsie Moser, all of Lewisville; three grandchildren, Randy Apperson and Tanya Apperson of Pfafftown and Troy Apperson and wife Teresa of Mocksville; four great-grandchildren, Tracy and Garland Apperson of Pfafftown; Aubrey and MaeLena Apperson of Mocksville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. Roland Barnhardt and James Percival officiating. Burial followed at Boyer’s Chapel Church of Christ Cemetery.
Colin Grant Ward
Colin Grant Ward, 2, son of Richard Nathan and Cindy Cheek Ward of Lewisville, died May 8 at his home. He was born in Forsyth County on September 30, 2004.
Surviving are his parents,; grandparents Jerry and Brenda Tharpe Cheek of North Wilkesboro and Rick and Janie Prevette Ward of Hays; great-grandparents Jean Ward of North Wilkesboro and Mildred Tharpe of Roaring River; an aunt, Donna Cheek of Cary; and an uncle and aunt, Ryan and Rebecca Ward of Millers Creek.
A graveside service was held at Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Rick Speas officiating. A memorial service was held at Old Town Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Memorials may be made to Old Town Baptist Church Stewardship Campaign, 4386 Shattalon Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106.
Della Long Baker
Della Long Baker, 89, of Winston-Salem died May 7 at Silas Creek Manor. She was born January 26, 1918, to Jesse and Laura Boyer Long. She was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther O. Baker; and four sisters.
Surviving are a daughter, Vickie Robbs and husband Tom of Marina Del Rey, Calif.; three grandchildren, Tammy Davis and husband Walt of Lewisville, Stacy Da Silva and husband Alberto of Kingston, Ontario, and Thomas Robbs II and wife Stephanie of Toronto, Ontario; and three great-grandchildren, Braedon and Sarah Da Silva and Dylan Davis.
Funeral services were held at Rosemont Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Reed officiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
Frank Conner Spencer Sr.
Frank Conner Spencer Sr., 86, of Sandy Ridge died May 9 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on April 29, 1921, in Patrick County, Va., to the late George and Alice Shough Spencer. He was a World War II veteran, a member and deacon of Oak Ridge Baptist Church, a charter member of Northeast Stokes Fire and Rescue and a founding member of Sandy Ridge Ruritan Club. He retired from the Stokes County school system with 39 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers, Homer, Raymond, Richard, Cecil, Amos and James Spencer; and a sister, Louise Hall.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Betty Ruth Spencer; a son, Frank C. Spencer Jr. and wife Joyce of Clemmons; a daughter, Ruth S. Conner, and husband Garland of Sandy Ridge; a brother, Algie Spencer of Woolwine; four grandchildren, Carolyn Conner, Melinda Lemons and husband Lonnie, David Conner and Daniel Spencer; and two great-grandchildren, Jonathan and Michael Lemons.
Funeral services were held at Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military rites provided by the Patrick County Honor Guard.
Leigh Kuualoha Achiu Kurth
Leigh Kuualoha Achiu Kurth, 34, died May 4 at her home in Winston-Salem. She was born December 5, 1972, to Gwen Kilavano Achiu and the late William Achiu. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Harvalee Achiu.
Surviving are her husband, Brad Kurth; a daughter, Kyleigh Achiu, and a son, Storm Achiu, all of Winston-Salem; her mother, Gwen Achiu of Santa Maria, Calif.; a brother, Gray Achiu and wife Ann of Burke, Va.; and three sisters, Ingrid Ridgeway and husband William and B.J. Achiu, both of Santa Maria, Calif., and Edlyn Walsh and husband Emmit of Lewisville.
A private funeral service was held at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop John Marsh officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Clifford Eugene Reavis
Clifford Eugene Reavis, 85, of Winston-Salem died May 8 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Chicago, Ill., on April 13, 1922, to William Lee and Irma Betts Reavis. During World War II, he served his country as a master sergeant with the U.S. Army. He attended the Memorial Reform Church in Winston-Salem.
Surviving are his fiancee, Louise Coleman of Winston-Salem; two sons, Clifford Reavis Jr. of Clemmons and Gary Wayne Reavis of Winston-Salem; and a brother, Curtis Lee Reavis of Mocksville.
Funeral services were held at Salem Funeral Home with Rev. Al Hammons officiating.
James Harvey Wilson
James Harvey Wilson, 80, of Winston-Salem died May 11 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Stokes County to Roberson Kent and Emma Ball Wilson on Octobre 25, 1926. He was a World War II veteran of the infantry. He retired from Roadway Express in 1989 and also had a heating and air conditioning business, Wilson and Williams, with his good friend, Jimmy Williams. He was a member of Salem Chapel Christian Church for 48 years where he served as chairman of the board of trustees for 40 years, a deacon and was a board member of the Perpetual Care Cemetery Foundation since it was instituted in 1980. He was a board member for the Salem Chapel Fire Department since it was organized in 1982. He was a 50 year member of the Walnut Cove Masonic Lodge A. F. & A. M. #629 where he served twice as Master of the Lodge. He was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Walnut Cove Chapter #157. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven sisters, Ada Wilson, Ethel Throckmorton, Blannie Stevens, Carrie Brown, Beulah Morton, Ersie Money, and Hester Venable; two brothers, Carliss Wilson and Clifton Wilson.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Betty Oakley Wilson of the home; two children, Robin K. Wilson and wife Dorothy of Clemmons and Patti W. Harden and husband Mike of Alpharetta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Kent Wilson and wife Stephanie, Christopher Wilson, Lauren Wichelhaus, Tyler Wichelhaus and Emma Harden and a sister, Magdalene Williams.
Funeral services were held at Salem Chapel Christian Church with Pastor Larry Neal officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with full Masonic rites provided by Walnut Cove Lodge #629.
James Owen Bishop
James Owen “Jim” Bishop, 91, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Rural Hall, died May 13 after a period of declining health. He was born July 13, 1915, in Patrick County, Va., the son of the late Samuel and Lillie Flippin Bishop. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, was assigned to the 91 Chemical Mortar Battalion and was involved in the Battle of the Bulge. He was a skilled finish carpenter and helped build many fine custom homes in the area. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Velna Slate Bishop.
Surviving are his wife, Sara Hall Sanspree of the home; a daughter, Patricia and Hill and husband Ricky of Rural Hall; two grandsons, Jason Hill and Austin Hill of Rural Hall; two stepsons, Bruce Sanspree and his wife Dixie of Winston-Salem and Terry Sanspree of Lewisville; three stepgrandchildren, Chris Sanspree, Jared Sanspree and April Sanspree; and two brothers, Bob Bishop and Carl “Shorty” Bishop of Virginia.
Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church of Stanleyville with Rev. George Presson and Rev. Eddie Honeycutt officiating. Burial with military honors by King American Legion Post No. 290 Honor Guard followed in the church cemetery.
Rev. Robert G. Wolfe
Rev. Robert G. Wolfe, 70, of Elkin died May 12 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Surry County July 22, 1936 to Odell and Margie Cook Wolf. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War, he was a retired United Methodist minister serving the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church for 35 years and affiliated with Ebenezer United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Fern Hayes Wolfe of the home; two sons, Jeff Wolfe and wife Star of Dobson and Dale Wolfe and wife Paula of State Road; a daughter, Angela Wolfe Shumate of Clemmons; and a sister Daisy Wolfe Rector of State Road; aix grandchildren, Kendra Burress, Dylan Wolfe, Monty Wolfe, Zachery Wolfe, Trey Shumate and Ashleigh Shumate; and two great-grandchildren, Taylor Wolfe and Christopher Burress.
Funeral services were held at Hodges Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Sanders and Rev. Bobby Swaim. Burial followed at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery.
George Leroyal McKnight
George Leroyal McKnight, 92, of Winston-Salem died May 12 at Silas Creek Manor. He was born April 25, 1915, in Pilot Mountain to Walter Washington and Annie Dillon McKnight. He retired from Sealtest Dairy. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers.
Surviving are a sister, Mary Ruth McKee of Winston-Salem; two brothers, John McKnight of Lewisville and Melvin McKnight of Winston-Salem; a number of nieces and nephews; and a special caregiver, Tonya Reid.
A graveside service was held at Gardens of Memory in Walkertown with Rev. Robert Whitaker officiating.