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Mt Pleasant, South Carolina Charles Walter Spriggs 1946 — 2024 Charles Walter Spriggs, 77, died peacefully at home on July 26, 2024 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. His Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 2, 2024 in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel. Charles was born October 3, 1946 in Welch, West Virginia, son of the late Phillip Louis Kenneth Spriggs and Virginia Creed Spriggs. He loved his career in the United States Air Force and retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1993. He enjoyed family gatherings, the outdoors,...

Rock Hill, South Carolina William Thomas Henry "Tom" 1944 — 2024 Mr. William Thomas Henry "Tom", 80, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at his home. Born on January 23, 1944 in Winston Salem, NC, Mr. Henry was the son of the late Thomas Blair Henry and the late Norma Owen Henry Eubanks. Tom is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janice Wallace Henry; his daughter Candace (Karl) Lyles of Rock Hill, SC; grand-daughter, Gretchen Simon of Charlotte, NC; his sisters Pam Henry (Betsy Johnson) and Terry Lynn Henry; a brother, Robert Henry and several nieces and nephews. Tom graduated from Mineral Springs High School in 1962. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and served his country as captain in Vietnam from 1967-1968. Though out his life, he battled many years...

Rock Hill, South Carolina William Thomas Henry "Tom" 1944 — 2024 Mr. William Thomas Henry "Tom", 80, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at his home. Born on January 23, 1944 in Winston Salem, NC, Mr. Henry was the son of the late Thomas Blair Henry and the late Norma Owen Henry Eubanks. Tom is survived by his wife of 59 years, Janice Wallace Henry; his daughter Candace (Karl) Lyles of Rock Hill, SC; grand-daughter, Gretchen Simon of Charlotte, NC; his sisters Pam Henry (Betsy Johnson) and Terry Lynn Henry; a brother, Robert Henry and several nieces and nephews. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and served his country as captain in Vietnam from 1967-1968. Though out his life, he battled many years with complications due to cancer from Agent Orange that...

Denver, Colorado Vicki Lynn Bagley 1943 — 2024 Vicki Lynn Bagley (Ladmer), a beloved resident of Palm Beach, Florida, Chautauqua, NY, Washington, DC, and Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 16, 2024, surrounded by her children. Born on February 5, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, Vicki graduated from East High School in 1960 at the age of 16, having skipped two grade levels. She furthered her education at UCLA and began working with security clearance at the Rand Corporation in Los Angeles. It was in Los Angeles where she met and fell in love with Smith Walker Bagley from Greenwich, Connecticut, a member of the Reynolds tobacco family. They married in 1966 and settled in Winston-Salem, NC, where they had three...

Morehead City, North Carolina David Jones 1957 — 2024 David Jones, 66, of Morehead City, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Born on August 19, 1957, in Oakland, California, David was the son of the late Frank Jones and Margaret Knight Jones. After graduating from high school, David proudly served his country in the States Air Force from 1975 to 1983, where his administrative skills were put to good use. Following his military service, he pursued higher education and obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. David went on to have a successful career in the woodworking industry where he was employed at the American Plywood Association and Greenwood...

Dawsonville, Georgia Alice Gale Johnson Farlow 1935 — 2024 Alice Gale Johnson Farlow died peacefully in hospice in Gainesville Georgia on June 27, 2024. She was 89 years old. Born on June 6th, 1935, in Greenville, Tennessee, "Gale" lived a full life. She graduated from Asheville high school in 1953 and Duke University in 1957. Later she secured her master's degree at UNC-Greensboro and after her sons left home, she obtained her law degree from Golden Gate University in San Francisco and practiced law in California, New Jersey and Georgia. She was active in researching genealogy and a member of the Colonial Dames Society in Georgia. An avid reader and part time artist, she mostly enjoyed time with her grandchildren and family. Gale was a...

Atlantic Beach, North Carolina Judith West McPherson 1944 — 2024 Judith West McPherson, 80, of Atlantic Beach, NC, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. There will be an additional celebration of life at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 26th at Friedland Moravian Church in Winston-Salem, with a time of visitation beginning one hour prior. Judith was born on January 21, 1944, in Durham, NC. During her time at Durham High School, Judith played the flute in the school band. The highlight of her band days was the opportunity to perform in the Macy's Day parade. In her younger years, Judith found joy in the performing arts through her work with the Theatre Guild. Alongside her family in Durham, she shared laughter and love while serving their local...

Staunton, Virginia Dr. Rudolph M. Bell 1933 — 2024 Dr. Rudolph Mardre Bell, 90, went to be with his Savior in Heaven on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. He is survived by his six children, Katharine Kammer (Will) of Wilmington, North Carolina; Rudolph M. Bell, Jr. (Venah) of Liberty, South Carolina; Sarah Meekhof (John) of Spokane, Washington; Dudley Bell (Julie) of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Andrew Bell of Wilmington, North Carolina; and David Bell (Sanja) of Boise, Idaho. In addition, he is survived by fifteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His beloved wife, Caroline, predeceased him in 2017. Dr. Bell was a general surgeon in Staunton, Virginia for eighteen years, serving at one point as president of the medical staff at King's...

Charlotte, North Carolina Janey McAdams Thompson 2003 — 2024 Jane McAdams "Janey" Thompson, 20, passed away Tuesday April 9, 2024 from complications of a blood clot in her leg that traveled to her heart on April 3, 2024. Janey is survived by her parents Bo and Scottie Thompson and her "built-in best friend"/brother Hank Thompson and her dog Phyllis of Charlotte, her grandfather Ronald Stone of Burlington NC and his friend Gail Bauman of Kernersville NC, her grandparents Tom and Barbara Thompson of Charlotte NC, aunts and uncles Jeff and Amy Stone of Birmingham Alabama, Craig and Ellen Thompson of Raleigh, Bennett and Lauren Thompson of Charlotte, and cousins Sam and Charles Stone, Alyse Clements, and Drew, Mollie, Charlie, Gray, Mary Laughton,...

Alpharetta, Georgia Mary Martha Klein 1931 — 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Martha (Hurst) Klein, affectionately known as Marty, who suddenly, but peacefully departed this world on 3 March 2024 in Alpharetta, Georgia at the age of 93. Born on 22 February 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Mary was the youngest member of the Hurst family, preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Lillian Hurst, and siblings: Jack Hurst, Jean McDowell, Doris Waddell, Ralph Hurst, Chester Hurst, Glen Hurst, and Cliff Hurst. Mary's roots were firmly planted in the nurturing Hurst household in Ashland, Ohio. Her father, Leslie, employed by a printing company, and her mother, Lillian, a devoted mother, cultivated a home...

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Wayne Gilbert Coates 1951 — 2024 Wayne Gilbert Coates entered into eternal rest on February 19, 2024 after a five-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Wayne was born in Washington, DC on December 14, 1951, to Gilbert and Lorraine Coates. He grew up in Falls Church, VA and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1974. He sang in the University of Virginia Glee Club and was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. After graduation, Wayne began what would become a 42 year career in banking, starting at Jefferson National Bank in Charlottesville, VA, and continuing at Wachovia, Wells Fargo and ultimately retiring from Capital Bank in Winston-Salem. On May 3rd 1977, Wayne met Helen "Bunny" Whitcomb at Timberlake's in...

Raleigh, North Carolina Brigadier General Norman C. Gaddis, USAF 1923 — 2024 Norman C. Gaddis, a career Air Force officer, died peacefully on Feb 13, 2024 with his family by his side. Norman C Gaddis was born in Jefferson Co., TN, on September 30, 1923. He entered the Army Air Corps in 1942 and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in 1944. He flew the P-40 Warhawk and the P-51 Mustang in a non-combat capacity during WWII. He was honorably discharged from service in 1945, the same year he married his high school sweetheart, Hazel Lee Ketner. Norman and Hazel welcomed Steve on March 4, 1946 in Knoxville, TN. Norman was recalled to active duty in 1949 as a Lieutenant and served three years with the 86th Fighter Wing in Neubiberg, Germany, flying the P-47 Thunderbolt and...

Jonesville, North Carolina Thomas E. Winstead 1950 — 2024 Thomas "Tom" E. Winstead, Jr. of Jonesville passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, after a long, hard-fought health battle at Atrium Health - Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born in San Antonio, Texas to Thomas E. Winstead, Sr. and the late Lucille Coleman Winstead on December 2nd, 1950. As a child in a military family, Tom grew up and lived all over the world, which instilled in him a love for travel and experiencing new things, especially with those that he loved. He graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School in Chicopee, Massachusetts before moving back to his family in Sumter, SC, the home of a duty station called Shaw Air Force Base, where his family...

Winston Salem, North Carolina Katherine Reagan Harrold 1948 — 2024 Katherine "Kathy" Wells Reagan Harrold, died peacefully on the evening of Wednesday January 3rd with her family by her side at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem, NC. Kathy was born May 11, 1948, in San Diego, CA to James E. Reagan, Sr. and Mary Wells Griggs Reagan. She graduated from North Forsyth Senior High School in 1966. She received a B.F.A. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1970. After a brief tenure as an elementary art teacher in Sarasota, Florida she returned to Richmond, VA to complete her M.A. degree at The Presbyterian School of Christian Education. Kathy served as Director of Christian Education (DCE) at several churches in Virginia and North...

Columbia, South Carolina Cheryl Wood Hildreth 1949 — 2023 Cheryl Wood Hildreth, 74, died peacefully at Lexington Community Hospice House on December 31, 2023. She was born June 7, 1949 in Macon, Georgia to Zola Gordia Thompson Wood and Judson Newman "JN" Wood. She was the eldest of their three children. Cheryl was a graduate of Miller High School in Macon, GA. She moved to Columbia, SC in 1976, where she was a stay-at-home mother to daughter Amy. She returned to school in her 40s to become a registered nurse, graduating from Midlands Technical College. After a brief time working at Palmetto Baptist Hospital, she joined the team at Midlands Orthopedics, where she worked for almost 20 years until retirement. She was known as a caring and...

WINTERVILLE, North Carolina Phillip John Clark 1942 — 2023 Mr. Phil Clark, 81, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 19th, at 4 pm in the sanctuary at St. James United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Mr. Clark was born to the late Joe and Loretta Clark. He spent most of his life in Clemmons, NC and had been a resident of Winterville since 2018. He was a past member of Clemmons United Methodist Church where he enjoyed Sunday school, singing in the choir, playing handbells and volunteering with the Food Pantry. For the past 5 years he was a member of St. James United Methodist Church where he was active in Relay for Life...

Toano, Virginia Sarah Lou Weavil Welch 1928 — 2023 Mrs. Sarah Lou Weavil Welch, 95, passed away in peace and comfort on November 21, 2023. For service information and the full obituary, please visit www.NelsenWilliamsburg.com.

Wilmington, North Carolina Thomas Wayne Sheets 1934 — 2023 Thomas Wayne Sheets, 89, of Wilmington, NC, passed away on November 12, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Winston-Salem North Carolina, on September 21, 1934, to George E. Sheets and Kathleen Burke Sheets. Tom led a life of purpose, service, and dedication. Tom's educational journey began at Reynolds High School, followed by attendance at Hargrave Military Academy, and Gardner-Webb Junior College. In 1959, he proudly graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, marking the beginning of a dedicated career in funeral service. His commitment extended beyond his professional life, as evidenced by his active participation in various organizations. Tom was a proud member of...

El Paso, Texas Whitfield Whitfield Smith 1970 — 2023 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William Whitfield "Whit" Smith, aged 53, on October 18, 2023, in El Paso, Texas, due to natural causes. Whit left us all too soon, but his memory will forever remain in our hearts. Born on January 15, 1970, in Atlanta, Georgia, Whit is the beloved son of Letitia DuVall Chapman of Tazewell, Virginia and the late Marion Whitfield Smith of Middlesboro, Kentucky. Whit grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He attended Mount Tabor High School in Winston-Salem where he excelled academically and was an Eagle Scout. Whit earned undergraduate degrees from Oxford College (formerly Emory at Oxford) and Emory University...

Surfside Beach, South Carolina Phillip Ammons 1965 — 2023 Phillip Gregory Ammons, 58, of Surfside Beach, SC, left this earth for his heavenly home on October 11th, 2023. His wife, Kathryn, was by his side. Phil was preceded in death by his father, Charles Milton Ammons, and his sister, Wanda Darlene Ammons. Phil is survived by his wife, Kathryn Hutcherson Ammons; his mother, Lois Welch; stepfather, Ric Welch; brothers, John Ammons and Tom Ammons (Jessica); and sister Staci Ashurov (Idimad), along with many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Phil was born in Sparta, NC and grew up in Mt. Airy and Winston-Salem. Phil was a graduate of Parkland High School and UNC-Chapel Hill. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps...

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