John Frey
, North Carolina
John Frey 84 of King NC passed away on Monday August 3 2026 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center with his family by his side. Mr. Frey was born in Englewood NJ on July 5 1942 to the late Charles and Edith Glydon Frey. He retired from the New Jersey Herald where he worked as a composing room foreman for many years. John was a man of his word if he said it he meant it. He was also a humorous man who enjoyed a good laugh. He had many interesting hobbies he was a talented potter and enjoyed Sudoku NASCAR the NY Giants and the NY Mets this is where his superstitious side would come into play. He was a member of the WinstonSalem Dog Training Club and bred trained and showed many amazing Siberian Huskies. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 19 years Alice Spewak…
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Brenda Walker
, North Carolina
Brenda Walker 80 of King NC passed away on Sunday August 2 2026 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center with her beloved family by her side. Mrs. Walker was born in Forsyth County NC on February 28 1946 to the late Raymer and Pearlie Ayers Walker. She retired from US Air where she had devoted many years as an Auditor. She was a devoted follower of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and attended First Christian Church. She took great care of her family she loved them all dearly and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She showed her love to her family and friends by making sure everyone was well fed with her famous chicken and dumplings chicken stew and sausage gravy. She was an avid Duke Basketball fan. Brenda was a social butterfly she made sure to spend time with her family and her dear…
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Dennis Smith
, North Carolina
Dennis John Smith 52 of King NC passed away unexpectedly on Thursday August 6 2026 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in WinstonSalem NC. Mr. Smith was born in Wilmington NC on July 15 1974 to the late Bill Ray Smith and Elaine Conner Smith who survives. He worked as an electrician for Harrys Electric. He loved his family and helping his friends. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 25 years Tonya Harris Smith his mother Elaine Conner Smith his daughter Lily Ann Smith a brother Willilam Ray Smith a sister Sandra Kay Smith motherinlaw Mary Harris father inlaw Teddy Harris and his best friend Robert Johnson Jr. To honor the memory of Dennis a memorial service will be held at Slate Funeral Home on Saturday August 15 2026 at 200 p.m. with Mr. Buddy Smith officiating the family will receive friends following the service. Slate…
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Charlotte Shew
, North Carolina
Charlotte Comer Shew 87 of Pinnacle NC passed away peacefully on August 13 2026 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson NC with her husband and her youngest daughter Anna by her side. Born on Oct 4 1938 in Boonville NC to Hubert Comer and Pearl Davis Comer Charlotte grew up in Boonville and graduated from Boonville High School. She married the love of her life Carl Shew on July 26 1957. She was the manager of the Pinnacle School cafeteria before retiring. Charlotte was known for her unwavering love and dedication to family. She loved to crochet and learn various other crafts. She enjoyed traveling and had accompanied her daughter Anna to various cities. Her favorite place to visit was Emerald Isle. Charlotte is survived by Carl Shew Lynn Pat Landers Mike Shew Tammy Moorefield Christine Brandon Tim Reynolds and Anna Harvey Boyles 6 grandchildren eight greatgrandchildren and a greatgreatgranddaughter…
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Gregory Burrow
, North Carolina
Gregory Wayne Burrow 61 of King NC passed away following a tragic accident on Friday August 7 2026. Mr. Burrow was born in Forsyth County NC on October 5 1964 to the late Kenneth Gray Burrow and Shelby Isaacs Burrow who survives. He worked in the construction trade and specialized in faux painting he was a jack of all trades. he was gifted with the ability to repair almost anything that was broken. He enjoyed music and would sing and write gospel songs. He was a deep philosophical thinker. He was a member of Fresh Start Ministry. Left to cherish his memory are his mother Shelby Isaacs Burrow his son Colby Burrow his daughter Ashley Burrow a sister Sandy Moore Keith two grandchildren Marilynne Patterson and Aiden Darga and his former wife and friend Melanie Burrow and his little friend Chris Ware and his good friend Joe Hooker. A celebration…
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Gloria "Gabreille" Blakley
, North Carolina
Gloria Gabrielle Blakley Glorious Messenger of God daughter of Dr. Richard Blakley and Desiree Padgett Blakley of Pfafftown NC unexpectedly went home to be with the LORD July 31 2026. She was homeschooled and served as a volunteer campground minister for 31 years mostly at Pilot Mountain State Park but also serving Hanging Rock State Park three parks in Virginia one at Cherokee and two in South Carolina where she played her violin mandolin harmonicas and hand bells and ministered to the attendees. During the offseason she served in ministry at a series of retirement homes and assisted living centers performing music drama and liturgical dance as part of both Christmas and Easter Bible witness presentations with her family to the joy of the residents. She was also on 5 public access television stations in NC and one in Georgia for several years. For over a year she was livestreaming…
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