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Carol ThomasKing


Carol Ann Lawson Thomas, 62, of King, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, Winston-Salem, NC.Ms. Thomas was born in Forsyth County, NC, on October 24, 1961, to the late Wallace J. and Verta Gordon Lawson. She was preceded in death by her son, John Ayers, Jr., and her dear brother, Gary Lawson.Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Shannon Luedtke, of Taylor, TX; two brothers, Larry Lawson of Advance, NC, and Don Lawson (Cathy) of Rural Hall,...

Carol Ann Lawson Thomas, 62, of King, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, Winston-Salem, NC.Ms. Thomas was born in Forsyth County, NC, on October 24,...

Edward SipekTobaccoville


Edward Stephen “Woody” Sipek, 71, passed away on August 7, 2024, at his home in Tobaccoville, NCBorn in Long Island, NY he was the son of the late Edward Stephen Sipek, Sr. and the late Dorothy Rausch Sipek. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jackie Priddy, and infant sister, Donna. Mr. Sipek was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Taylorsville, NC, and was a retired purchasing agent and machinist following retirement, he was an associate in the automotive department of...

Edward Stephen “Woody” Sipek, 71, passed away on August 7, 2024, at his home in Tobaccoville, NCBorn in Long Island, NY he was the son of the late Edward Stephen Sipek, Sr. and the...

Victoria "Vicky" LillyRural Hall


The Long Goodbyeby Bernard HoweDeep within that hollow stare, of our presence they're unaware.A life that is fading away, in spite of things we try to convey.Memories locked up in their mind, and there they're kept all confined.Good times spent long ago, and all their love they did bestow.For these moments will live forever, and our pride in them will endeavour.Seeing them lying there we know why, Alzheimer’s is called “The Long Goodbye”.After...

The Long Goodbyeby Bernard HoweDeep within that hollow stare, of our presence they're unaware.A life that is fading away, in spite of things we try to convey.Memories locked up in...

Joseph "Joe" TanksKing


Joseph Alfornia Tanks, known to all as Joe, a man defined by his loving nature and generous spirit, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 73. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Debbie Tanks, who was the light of his life and his partner in all things. A memorial service to celebrate Joe’s life will be held at a later date.

Joseph Alfornia Tanks, known to all as Joe, a man defined by his loving nature and generous spirit, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 73. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Debbie...

Lynn WalkerTobaccoville


Lynn Armstrong Walker, 72, of Tobaccoville, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her home.Lynn was born on October 5, 1951, in Charleston, SC, to the late Mahlon “Pete” and Florence Schutzman Armstrong. She retired from the Pepsi Bottling Company, where she worked in accounts receivable. Following her retirement, she worked as a valued employee of Walmart in King, NC. She was a member of Living Word Fellowship.Lynn was not just a loving mother,...

Lynn Armstrong Walker, 72, of Tobaccoville, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her home.Lynn was born on October 5, 1951, in Charleston, SC, to the late Mahlon...

Manuel ValenzuelaKing


Manuel Gonzales Valenzuela, 83, of King, NC, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his home.Mr. Valenzuela was born in San Antonio, TX, on May 14, 1941. He was raised by his loving grandmother, Sista Ochoa Valenzuela. He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam era. He attended Bible Holiness Church in Mt. Airy, NC.Manuel's memory will forever be cherished by his beloved wife, Charlotte Effler Valenzuela; a daughter, Sista Richardson (Tyler); a son, Jerry Valenzuela...

Manuel Gonzales Valenzuela, 83, of King, NC, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his home.Mr. Valenzuela was born in San Antonio, TX, on May 14, 1941. He was raised by his loving...

Aron RamosWinston Salem


Aron Ramos, 21, of Winston-Salem, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2024. The family will receive friends at their home on Thursday, August 1, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Winston Salem, with Pastor Daniel Sostaita officiating.Slate Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Aron Ramos. Online condolences may be offered at www.slatefh.com.

Aron Ramos, 21, of Winston-Salem, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2024. The family will receive friends at their home on Thursday, August 1, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11:00...

Jimmy SnyderKing


Jimmy Larry “Housecat” Snyder, 82, of King, NC, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, NC, after a hard-fought battle with dementia.Jimmy was born in Spartanburg County, SC, to the late Harry Lee Sr. and Viola Marie Medford Snyder. He retired from Sara Lee Bakery. Fondly known as "Housecat," he was well-known, loved, and respected by many in the Spartanburg area. He was a generous man who made...

Jimmy Larry “Housecat” Snyder, 82, of King, NC, formerly of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, NC, after a hard-fought...

Robert SpainhourKing


Click Here To LivestreamSPAINHOUR - KING: Robert Dee Spainhour, September 13, 1921 - July 20, 2024.Mr. Robert Dee Spainhour, 102, died Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born September 13, 1921, in Stokes County to William Ernest Spainhour Sr. andGlida Agusta Garner Spainhour. Robert was a member of King Baptist Mission Church in King.He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Kate Culler, and their twins, son Robert Dee Jr. and daughter Marylin Kitty. The three lost theirlife at...

Click Here To LivestreamSPAINHOUR - KING: Robert Dee Spainhour, September 13, 1921 - July 20, 2024.Mr. Robert Dee Spainhour, 102, died Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born September 13, 1921,...

Donna AgeeKing


Donna Jean Agee, 78, of King, NC passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.The family will receive friends at the public visitation, which will be held from 4:00pm - 6:00pm on Wednesday, July 24 at the Slate Funeral Home in King, NC.Born in Beckley, WV on July 9, 1946, Donna was the daughter of the late Dewey Kyle and Edith Arlene Moore and was the widow of the late Richard Agee (deceased August 2021). She was retired from Wake Forest...

Donna Jean Agee, 78, of King, NC passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.The family will receive friends at the public visitation, which will...

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The Alexander Funeral Home is the oldest African American owned business in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Alexander Funeral Home was founded by Zechariah Alexander in 1914 when Alexander bought half of Coles and Smith Undertakes.

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In NC, there is no legal mandate to publish an obituary in a newspaper when someone dies. The official state paperwork is a death certificate, which is filed with the state's office of vital statistics by a medical certifier or a licensed funeral home director, not by the family of the deceased individual.

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On December 10, 1775, Daniel Little died and was laid to rest on land that became the Old English Cemetery in Salisbury. He was the first of many to be buried on the property, eventually donated to the city by Thomas Frohock and located downtown near the courthouse.

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With the average traditional funeral in North Carolina costing between $7,000 and $10,000, and that's before a cemetery plot and grave marker are added to the total bill, it's not hard to see why more and more families in North Carolina are considering cremation as an alternative.

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Princeville, North Carolina, the oldest community in the United States founded by formerly enslaved people, has been trapped in a cycle of disaster and disinvestment for decades.

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European settlement near the Pamlico River in the 1690s led to the creation of Bath, North Carolina's first town, in 1705. The town's location seemed ideal with easy access to the river and the Atlantic Ocean 50 miles away at Ocraco*ke Inlet. The first settlers were French Protestants from Virginia.

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1738: Governor Manuel de Montiano establishes Gracia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose, commonly known as Fort Mose, the first free African American settlement in what's now the United States.

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