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Edwin (Boody) Earl Grimsley, age 77, of Union Grove Road, died Thursday October 16, at the Hospice and Palliative Care Home in Winston Salem after a period of declining health. He was born February 10, 1931 in Wilson County to John J. and Flora Hardison Grimsley. He was retired from Southern Bell and a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Winston Salem and a past member of the Arcadia Lions Club. Edwin served in the US Army during the Korean conflict. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers John and Joseph Grimsley. A Graveside Service was held Saturday, October 18, at Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons by the Rev. Joe Collins. Mr. Grimsley is survived by his wife, Marjorie Pope Grimsley of the home; a son, Eddie Grimsley and wife, Christi and a daughter, Shon Saunders and husband, Randy both of Lexington; two brothers, Donnie Grimsley of Maryland and Jimmy Grimsley and wife, Barbra of Greenville, NC; two sisters, Christine Hayes of Gastonia NC, and Dorothy Harrell of Wilson NC; and the apples of his eyes, his granddaughters, Taylor and Sydney Grimsley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mount Carmel United Methodist Church 4265 Ebert Road, Winston-Salem, NC. 27127 or Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Alice Shimkonis Lashmit
Mrs. Alice Shimkonis Lashmit, 89, passed away Wednesday morning, October 15, 2008 at her home, surrounded by her family, following a long battle with cancer. She was born January 20, 1919 in Tamaqua, PA. She was a member of Hope Moravian Church, the Women’ s Fellowship, the Clemmons VFW and the Women of the Moose. Mrs. Lashmit was retired from Hanes Hosiery with 23 years of service. She had a love for all sports and was an avid bowler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Lee Lashmit and her son, Michael “Smiley” Lashmit. Surviving are two daughters, Marian L. Hall and Etta L. Ratledge and husband, Kenneth, all of Winston-Salem; three grandchildren, Melanie Harris of Mocksville, Marsi Mullins of Kingsport, TN, and Brian P. Ratledge of Raleigh; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were conducted Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Hope Moravian Church with the Rev. David Merritt officiating. Burial followed in the church graveyard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, 101 Hospice Lane, W-S, N.C. 27103 or to Hope Moravian Church, 2759 Hope Church Rd., W-S, N.C. 27127. The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Betsy English of WS Health Care and to the nurses and caregivers of Hospice and Palliative Care especially volunteer, Phisa Joyce for their love and support.
Robert Duncan Sipprell Sr.
Robert Duncan Sipprell, Sr, age 96, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at Bermuda Village Health Center. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. A native of Western New York, Bob was born in Orchard Park, NY on December 30, 1911 to the late Henry V. Sipprell and Martha Anderson Bonnar Sipprell. He graduated from Ohio State University (class of 1936) where he met his loving wife, Mary Ellen Weaver, with whom he shared 70 wonderful years. Bob started his career in 1938 as a city planner in Buffalo, NY, becoming the Executive Director of the Buffalo Housing Authority from 1948 1966. He left Buffalo to become the Executive Director of the Rochester, NY Housing Authority and returned to Buffalo in 1971 to serve as the local Executive for the NY State Urban Development Corporation. Following retirement in 1976, Bob and Mary Ellen moved to Sanibel Island, FL where they spent 22 years enjoying the beaches and collecting shells before coming to Bermuda Village in 1998. Bob was a licensed Landscape Architect in the Sate of New York. He served on numerous boards and Advisory committees supporting public housing and was Executive Officer of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. Bob was a life member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity, past member of Lions Club, and Gyro Club of Buffalo. He was a member of Clemmons Presbyterian Church where mission work was his passion. He was always active in his communities, giving generously of his time and talent to better those less fortunate. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by four brothers, Sherwood B. Sipprell, William H. Sipprell, George G. Sipprell, Donald D. Sipprell and a sister, Martha B. Sipprell. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter Susan R. Pfau and husband Donald of Garberville, CA, son Robert D. Sipprell, JR and wife Drinda of Clemmons, son Scott W. Sipprell and wife Rebecca of Washington, NC, brother Raymond F. Sipprell of Stuart, FL, sister Charlotte F. Bates of Tampa, FL, seven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Bermuda Village in Advance. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clemmons Presbyterian Church Mission Fund, 3930 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, NC 27012
Nancy Louisa King Fiorey
Mrs. Nancy Louisa King Fiorey, 80, of Clemmons, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 14, 1928, in Woburn, MA. After living most of her younger years in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and graduating from Framington State with a Dietitian’ s degree, Nancy moved her family to Connecticut where she held the position of Head Dietitian at Hartford Public High School in Hartford, CT for over 30 years. In 2003 she moved to North Carolina to be closer to family. Nancy enjoyed every minute of her retirement years as it gave her more time to knit. She took great pride in giving those items she knitted to family, friends and newborns. Her happiest moments were with her family during get-togethers when she would just love to sit and listen to them banter with one another and reminisce. While she enjoyed their company, one thing Nancy coveted most was her independence and she enjoyed that until the time of her death. Although she was independent, she did not live alone because there were always beloved companion dogs in her life. Nancy rarely missed a televised Red Sox game and was fortunate enough to have seen them win the World Series. When baseball season was over, football, hockey and college basketball got their fair share of Nancy’ s viewing time. As a member at Clemmons Moravian Church, she enjoyed spending time with the Young at Heart group. Because of her special connection with children, Nancy loved the opportunity to be involved with the Preschool at Clemmons Moravian Church where she made snacks and collages each and every week to correlate with the letter, number or color of the week. Nancy was preceded in death by her mother, Myra Julia King. She is survived by her children, Peter K. Fiorey and wife Ramona of Fayetteville, Robert L. Fiorey and wife Leslie of East Hartford, CT and Myra McGonigle and husband David of Advance; her grandchildren, Kyle Mastropasqua and wife Jonna of Hubert, Erin Fiorey of Fayetteville and Nicole Fiorey of East Hartford CT. A memorial service to celebrate Nancy’ s life was held Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Clemmons Moravian Church with Rev. Q. Ray Burke officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date in Nantucket, MA. Memorial donations may be made to the building fund of Clemmons Moravian Church, PO Box 730, Clemmons, NC 27012.
Kevin Keith Redmon
Kevin Keith Redmon, 56, died Sunday October 12, 2008. A Service Celebrating his Life, was held Wednesday, October 15, 2008, at Clemmons United Methodist Church, 3700 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC, 27012, with Rev. Marc Portis officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Church Columbarium. A native of Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Doris Mae Motsinger and Ivey Martin Redmon, Sr. He was a graduate of East Forsyth High School Class of 1970, and the University of North Carolina Class of 1974. Surviving are his greatest joy in life, his three wonderful and incomparable children Meredith Paige Redmon of Wilmington, sons Patrick Warren Redmon and Ian Conner Redmon both of Clemmons; father Ivey M. Redmon, Sr. of Kernersville; sisters Sharon Stamper and her husband Bob of Kernersville, and Tina Denise Higgins and her husband Scott of Kernersville; brother I.M. Redmon, Jr. and his wife Sue of Kingsport, Tennessee; Paige’ s mother Deborah Perry Nance of Greensboro, and Patrick and Ian’ s mother Ellen Andrews Redmon of Clemmons. Fond thoughts, and memories, of Kevin may be sent to the Redmon Family at www.PierceJeffersonFuneral Service.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’ s choice or to the Church Music Department, c/o Clemmons United Methodist Church, 3700 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC, 27012.