Journalnow.com: Obituaries published Dec. 3, 2019
Lexington - Michael Alex Doby, 53, died Friday, November 29, 2019. A graveside service will be 2pm Thursday at Westlawn Gardens of Memory. Family will receive friends 5-7pm Wednesday at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
May 22, 1959 - November 27, 2019 Jeffrey B. Huffman, age 60, passed away peacefully at his Winston-Salem home on Wednesday, November 27th. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Mahlon B. Huffman and Margaret McDonald Huffman. He is survived by his sister, Marsha Petersen (Robert) of Loudon, TN; niece, Elizabeth Flynn (Steve); great-niece, Ella Flynn (7); great-nephew, Caden Flynn (4) of Ooltewah, TN; nephew, Daniel Petersen of Nashville, TN; many cousins in North Carolina and Texas; and his special friends in Winston-Salem. Jeff graduated from Century High School in Bismarck, ND where he played drums in the marching band. He graduated from the University of Alabama in 1982, was member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, and was a proud alumnus and football fanatic. His favorite saying was Roll, Tide, roll... Jeff loved staying in touch with high school, college, and work friends. His best friend in life was his black Lab, Cooper, whom he had for 15 years. Jeff worked as a counselor in the mental and behavioral health field in Winston-Salem for Daymark Recovery Services; he also provided care for his aging parents in their home. A funeral service will be held at a later date in Pinehurst, NC. Memorials can be sent to McDonalds Chapel, 1374 Foxfire Rd., Aberdeen, NC 28315. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel 3315 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
January 23, 1939 - November 28, 2019 Mr. Vernon Donald Funderburk, brother of Gwendolyn Funderburk Holly, passed away on November 28, 2019. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home 727 N Patterson Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101
July 16, 1956 - November 30, 2019 David Lee Genung, 63, passed away surrounded by his children and siblings. He is survived by his 3 children: Justin and wife Casey, Sarah and husband Tyler, and Daniel. He is also survived by his siblings: Denise, Dale, Darla, Daryl, Danetta, and Doug. He was preceded in death by his parents, C.W. and Sarah Genung, and his brother Dennis. David was a retired electrical engineer. He was a loving and generous father, who enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. His family adventures took him horseback riding in Costa Rica, rafting down the Colorado River, and attending jazz festivals in New Orleans. But his favorite place was at home with his children. He coached his son's baseball teams and was his kids biggest fan. He was a best friend to his siblings. He loved trivia Tuesdays, poker Fridays, and football Sundays. He was an avid music lover. He loved to laugh and to make others laugh. He will be dearly missed. The family will celebrate David's life on Wednesday, December 4, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the Flow Club at BB&T Ballpark (951 Ballpark Way). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Forsyth County Humane Society, 4881 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27104. Condolences may be made online at www.salemfh.com. Salem Funeral & Cremation Service 120 S. Main St., Winston-Salem NC 27101
May 18, 1943 - December 1, 2019 DANBURY Bertha Boles Amos, 76, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Peters Creek Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Mrs. Amos was born May 18, 1943 in Stokes County to the late Howard Vestal and Bertha Vandora Benson Boles, She was a loving wife, mama, granny, and great-granny. Bertha was a dedicated member of Peters Creek Baptist Church, where she taught the youth Sunday School class for many years, and served on the beautification committee. She was also dedicated to the school system, having worked for 46 years in the Stokes County Schools as cafeteria manager. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Odell Boles, and a sister, Betty Boles Flinchum. Survivors include her loving husband, Clyde Odell Amos; daughters, Melissa Jane Amos Winfrey and husband, Teddy, Christina Lynne Amos Mitchell and husband, Jeff, Michele Annette Amos Self and husband, David; brothers, John Henry (Peggy) Boles, Kenneth Boles, Wayne Boles, and Michael Boles; sisters, Rachel Boles Brown and Carrie Ann Boles Southern; grandchildren, Brandon (Heather) Eames, Brittany (Wayne) Vanderhoff, Christopher (Sarah) Mitchell, Micayla (Erik) Mitchell Neill, Roy (Kati) Hutchins, Alysha (J.D.) Mabe; great-grandchildren, Bryton Hull, Keagan Eames, Memphis Eames, Aiden Vanderhoff, Mason Vanderhoff, Felix Mitchell, Theodore Mitchell, Penelope Mitchell, Susanna Mitchell, Ezekiel Hutchins, Raelynn Hutchins, Xavier Hutchins, and Nikolai Mabe. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Peters Creek Baptist Church. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Peters Creek Baptist Church, c/o Ruth Rodgers, 6561 NC8 Hwy. North, Lawsonville, NC 27022. Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel in Sandy Ridge is serving the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net. Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel 1020 Hope Beasley Rd., Sandy Ridge, NC 27046
April 22, 1943 - November 30, 2019 Elizabeth Upton Cobb slipped away from us on November 30, 2019. She was the daughter of Luther J. Upton, Junior and Dorothy Thomas Upton of Winston-Salem. Bette had a charmed childhood growing up in Winston surrounded by family and friends. Her devoted husband, Donnell Borden Cobb, Junior, persuaded her to come east where she embraced Raleigh whole-heartedly for almost half a century. Bette attended Salem Academy, studied at the American School of Switzerland, and graduated from Hollins College with a degree in classic studies. After graduating, she studied with Dr. Lucia Karnes, a noted educator and children's language therapist. Bette was a life-long student with diverse interests, an insatiable desire to learn and an incredible memory. She was a store of abundant information for all who knew her. Bette had "an uncanny ability to keep life in perspective, to find humor in darkness, to see the very best in everyone, and to make all gatherings meaningful and fun." She loved to laugh most of all, and she did marry the right boy from Eastern North Carolina to help her keep the humor ever present. Together they built a life in Raleigh and raised two daughters. As an active member of her community, she was crucial in founding Arts Together, Inc. Bette had a passion and talented flair for gardening and floral design. She loved helping plan special events for organizations in Wake County, which led her to form Designed Events with a good friend. Over time, this enterprise planned occasions for the Special Olympics, the Progress Energy Building, Christmases in the Governor's Mansion, schools, charities and numerous weddings throughout the state and as far away as California. Bette enjoyed these adventures not just for the creative challenge, but mostly for the many friends she met and enjoyed. Bette loved North Carolina. She loved her "kick-line," her classmates, her cousins, her camp buddies from Merrie-Woode, and all the many devoted friends she kept all of her life. Her wisdom and strength will continue to inspire us. In addition to her parents, Bette is preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Cobb Brumley (David). She is survived by her husband, Donnell Borden Cobb, Junior. She is also survived by her daughter, Nancy Cobb Harvin of Raleigh and her husband, Thorne, and three grandchildren whom she adored: Sam, Bette, and Borden. She is survived also by her brother, Luther J. Upton III and his wife, Ellen, of Portsmouth, Virginia and by an extended family of special nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, Raleigh on Thursday, December 5, at eleven o'clock in the morning. A family burial will be held at Old Salem Cemetery in Winston-Salem on Friday. A heart full of thanks to Beverly Mangum, Nicole King, and the wonderful staff at Transitions Hospice. A special thank you to Dr. Mark Graham for his steadfast care and cherished friendship. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Transitions, a hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or to Christ Episcopal Church, 120 Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601. Condolences may be made online at www.salemfh.com. Salem Funeral & Cremation Service 120 S. Main St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Mocksville - Mr. John Robert Butero, 82, passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Funeral service: 2:00 p.m., Wed., Dec. 4, 2019 at Eaton Funeral Chapel in Mocksville. Visitation: 6 to 9 p.m., Tues., Dec. 3, 2019 at Eaton Funeral Home.
February 24, 1963 - December 2, 2019 Kernersville Mr. Douglas Brantson Shields, 56, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on February 24, 1963 in Forsyth County to William David and Mary Stanley Shields, Jr. He was a lifetime resident of Kernersville, NC. Doug was a graduate of East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, where he was a stellar athlete and later taught and coached multiple sports. Doug received his degree from High Point University, where he played baseball. He was an avid golfer and played often with his lifelong friends from Kernersville. Doug was a branch manager for Associated Scaffolding in Greensboro. He was employed there for 21 years. Doug was known for his sense of humor and caring heart for his three treasured daughters and their friends. He was an excellent cook and often prepared meals for friends of his children. Doug developed lifelong friends and he cherished his relationship with each of them. He was preceded in death by his parents. Doug is survived by three daughters, Vandon Sharpe (husband, Cliff) of Smithfield, NC, Tatum Shields of Greenville, NC, and Faith Shields, of Kernersville, NC, as well as their mother, Tammie Fish; two granddaughters, Scarlett and Reese Sharpe. Other survivors include his sister, Mary "Kitty" Paroda of Kernersville, NC; and a nephew, Kevin Chilton of Holly Springs, NC. Doug always expressed his appreciation for Karina Athens and her mother, Lana, as well as teachers, for their love and support for his daughter, Faith. A funeral service for Doug will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel with Pastor Tim Snow officiating. Burial will follow the service at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:45 pm prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Cerebral Palsy Foundation at 3 Columbus Circle, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10019. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.
