Hunter McKinley Sawyers

A candle was lit by Elvira Long Wood on October 27, 2017 5:41 PM

A candle was lit by Smitherman Family on October 25, 2017 3:10 PM

Message from D Murphy

I don't know your family but read about it and as a mother I know that all of your hearts are breaking. I also wanted to say that the journal proposal story was so sweet and full of love. What an amazing young man. My every thought and prayer are with each one of you.

Message from Renea Bennett

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you as only your Heavenly Father can. So very sorry for your loss.

Message from Angie Willard

Wendy & Barry,
I learned of this earthly tragedy last night (Oct 22) ; however , he see the face of Jesus now. I am deeply saddened for your family in your physical loss of Hunter! God's peace will comfort you even when you feel you're breaking into pieces and can not think. Prayers are being lifted for your family for God to carry you through this most horrible time. May the God of heaven and earth richly bless you with peace and comfort. Love you !

A candle was lit by The Thoppil Family on October 23, 2017 12:17 AM

A candle was lit by Michelle, Larry and Dakota Daniels on October 22, 2017 10:31 PM

A candle was lit by Randy and Renee Davis on October 22, 2017 12:08 AM

A candle was lit by McClary family on October 21, 2017 6:11 PM

Message from Kristi Adams

Wendy and family - I have been thinking about you today, as I have for a lot of this week. I am so sorry about your sweet Hunter. This writing about him is one of the most beautiful things I have ever read about any one - it was so heartfelt and sincere. I will be praying for you and your family in the days ahead and know that you are loved!

Message from Judith Burdine

So sad for the family, I'm not acquainted with your family but I want to send my condolences. We know God hears the tears. He understands that you are sad. May you have the comfort of God with you today and all the days that follow.

A candle was lit by Jerry & Gina Cecile on October 21, 2017 9:57 AM

A candle was lit by The Paris Family on October 21, 2017 9:37 AM

A candle was lit by Greg Hopson(Gunny) on October 21, 2017 8:45 AM

Message from Greg Hopson(Gunny)

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

A candle was lit by Pete and Mildred Gillespie on October 21, 2017 1:07 AM

Message from Candy Creeson Crews, Carl Creeson, Keith Creeson

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Sawyer family, Hauser family, and Elaina Bullard family. Its so hard to not ask God, Why??? when we lose a loved one in life especially so early when that person had their whole life ahead of him. To be without body, means to be with Our Lord and Savior! When my dear sweet mother, passed away one year and half ago in January, I found a song that helped me get through the pain of losing her, it is called " Celebrate Me Home " by the Perry's. I hope this song will help ease your pain also knowing Hunter is with God and will be waiting to see his loving family again one day! And what a Joyous reunion will that be. God bless you all and wrap his loving arms around you all to help ease your pain.

A candle was lit by Candy Creeson Crews, Carl Creeson, Keith Creeson on October 20, 2017 11:48 PM

Message from Liana Gottlieb

A pall of sadness has fallen over Hawthorne Ob/Gyn since we heard of Hunter's accident. At our work place, Elaina has grown up with us through the stories of her mother Jackie; several years ago we became aware of this wonderful boy Hunter she had fallen in love with. We have followed this young, sweet couple's journey and are profoundly saddened by its tragic end.
Please know your son touched many lives. We are so sorry for your loss.

A candle was lit by Jo Ann Collins on October 20, 2017 9:05 PM

A candle was lit by Denise Young on October 20, 2017 7:27 PM

Message from Debbie Safrit

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Debbie and Randy Safrit

Message from Nicole Swinney

Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences for your loss of Hunter. He was an amazing individual and will be missed so much by all of us who knew him. I was so afraid that something bad was going to happen after he and Elaina watched the eclipse from Hanging Rock - I just had a bad feeling that they were cursed after that and, unfortunately, my fears were right. I really wish they hadn't gone - I will always live with the regret that I didn't try harder to stop them.

Message from Heather Lewis

My dearest Hunter - Oh, how I will grieve your passing! I cannot help but think about what might have been. Ever since I lost you to Elaina, I never stopped thinking about how to get you back. Now, alas, it will never be. I suppose, as the saying goes, you were too good for this world. I will cherish our intimacy always and will never love another in the same way. To family and friends, I send along my deepest sympathy.

Message from Gerri and Steve Surratt

So Sorry For Your loss. God will wrap his arms around you and help ease your pain. God takes the best. Praying for your family and friends.

A candle was lit by Gerrit and Steve Surratt on October 20, 2017 3:31 PM

Message from K. George Winston Salem, NC

Please accept my sympathy at this tender time for your loss. When a love one has conquered and completed their current journey, the living on earth have to learn to live without the one we hold dear. How? Time helps to console, and though humans may not have the perfect thing to say , just knowing someone cares can help. 2 Cor 1:3 the God of all comfort

A candle was lit by Anita Smith on October 20, 2017 2:59 PM

Expression of Sympathy

An Indoor Garden Basket was ordered on October 20, 2017

A candle was lit by Carolyn Fulk on October 20, 2017 1:32 PM

Message from Gray and Juanita Bullins

Dear Barry, Wendy, Chase and Elaina, ours hearts are absolutely broken for your loss. Words could never be enough to describe Hunter, he was such a wonderful young man of God and he was blessed to have a wonderful family like you. We as Christians should be so in love with God that we should long to be in His presence, that is our reward. Hunter was so special and so loving that it only took him a short while to earn his reward. You will see him again but for now it must seem that your suffering is unbearable. God has promised to comfort you and has commanded that we help carry your burdens. We are here for all of you and you are in our prayers. We will never forget Hunter.

A candle was lit by Cheryl Tilton and Hazel and Jr. Worrell on October 20, 2017 12:40 PM

Message from Naomi McCreary

Barry, Wendy, Chase Na Eliana you all are in my prayers I cannot imagine what losing a child is like but know that god is always with you and will never leave you also praying for Wayne and Pat that gods comfort and mercy will be with you all today and in the days ahead and that one day you all will meet again never to say goodbye love you all and continued prayers daily

A candle was lit by Naomi McCreary on October 20, 2017 12:22 PM

Message from Kathy Webb

I am so sorry about the passing of your son, Hunter. My daughter has worked with you at Novant Health, Kristi Adams. She had told me about your wonderful sons and how much that they are your world. I lost my only son, Derek on April 2, 2017. My heard aches for you and your family. I realize that this time you are just numb and are going on adrenaline. My prayers are with you and your family. I know that you just want him back, to hold and touch him. Please do the best that you can to take care of yourself.

A candle was lit by Kathy Webb Kristi Adams on October 20, 2017 11:11 AM

Message from Shirley Baucom

Prayers for all of Hunter's family. May God grant you peace & serenity knowing that Hunter is now with his Heavenly Father. Prayers for his love as she deals with her loss. Such a young life to end so soon, but all will be revealed when you see him again one day. One day at a time, sweet Jesus.

A candle was lit by Shirley Baucom on October 20, 2017 9:45 AM

A candle was lit by Wanda East on October 20, 2017 9:26 AM

Message from Debbie Turner

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll be praying for the family and friends.

Message from Cindy Jarrard

Hi Wendy, I am so very sorry about Hunter. My heart is breaking for you. I am fervently praying for your entire family. I wish I could be there but we moved to Kansas about 2 years ago. I love you and will continue to pray.

A candle was lit by Cindy Jarrard on October 20, 2017 8:36 AM

A candle was lit by Monica, Kevin, Bailey, Sophie, and Josie on October 20, 2017 7:15 AM

A candle was lit by Amanda Poole on October 20, 2017 7:06 AM

A candle was lit by Jamie & Colleen Smith on October 20, 2017 6:07 AM

Message from Terry and Janet Worrell

Barry and Wendy so sorry to hear about your lost praying the Lord will comfort
y'all at this difficult time Love your Family

A candle was lit by Kymberly E. Martin on October 20, 2017 1:16 AM

A candle was lit by The Brozina Family on October 20, 2017 12:30 AM

Message from Phil and Renee Crouwe

No words can express our sorrow with the passing of Hunter. I talked with Hunter a few months back at Harold and Anne Prevettes house when he stopped by just to see if they need any grass trimming around their house. I thought then, how many young men today would have stopped by to help a family in need like that. I am proud of that young man. Praying for comfort for the families. With Gods promise we will see him again.

Message from Tim, Lisa, Elijah, Leah Grace, and Lydia Childers

We are so sorry to hear of this news. We remember all the baseball games Hunter and Elijah played together in little league. What a blessing to know such a sweet fellow! Praying God will give you all the grace you need. We know He will.

A candle was lit by Junior and Jannie Goins on October 19, 2017 10:33 PM

Message from Lois Lawson

I am so sorry, I am praying for you all.

A candle was lit by Lois Lawson on October 19, 2017 10:23 PM

A candle was lit by Jane Stoltz on October 19, 2017 10:21 PM

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I’m praying for your family and his fiancé. I know a loss so young is very painful and you try to understand but you don’t. Praise God for your faith in Him that will get you through this storm. Your ache of loss never completely goes away but you just try to live with it. I work with James Westmoreland and I’m friends with his wife Bonnie. My nephew who was 16 and an only child was killed in a car accident in 1987. My Sister still grieves today but the loss has become a little easier.

A candle was lit by Donna Kiger on October 19, 2017 10:20 PM

A candle was lit by Courtney on October 19, 2017 10:18 PM

Message from Dan and Karen Parker

Our hearts were saddened to hear of your loss. We are praying the Lord will wrap His loving arms around you and will fill you with peace, comfort, and strength through the days ahead. Our love and prayers will be with you.

A candle was lit by Kendall and Hannah Spangler on October 19, 2017 10:09 PM

Message from Kendall Spangler

I’m so sorry to hear about this. You was a great friend in college. I’ll miss you buddy.

A candle was lit by Theresa Warden on October 19, 2017 10:04 PM

A candle was lit by The Rutherford family on October 19, 2017 9:51 PM

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Praying for your family.

A candle was lit by Chris, Dana& Courtney Booze on October 19, 2017 9:49 PM

A candle was lit by the Rutherford family on October 19, 2017 9:49 PM

A candle was lit by Teresa Royall on October 19, 2017 9:49 PM

A candle was lit by Kimberly Johnston Anschutz and Kevin Anschutz on October 19, 2017 9:41 PM

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A candle was lit by Carolyn Sumner Sharpe on October 19, 2017 9:30 PM

A candle was lit by Kevin and Kari Koons and Family on October 19, 2017 9:25 PM

A candle was lit by Connie Smith on October 19, 2017 9:23 PM

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A candle was lit by Charles and Brenda Fulk on October 19, 2017 8:57 PM

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A candle was lit by Penny Sawyers on October 19, 2017 8:36 PM

A candle was lit by Brent, Stephanie, James and Jena Sawyers on October 19, 2017 8:14 PM

A candle was lit by John and Vickie Ruszkowski on October 19, 2017 7:46 PM

A candle was lit by Donna Ayers on October 19, 2017 7:36 PM

Message from Randy & Tammy Fulk

Barry & Wendy & Family
Our heart is broken for you all losing sweet precious Hunter. We are praying every moment of everyday for you. The song The Dance comes to mind, you could have missed the pain but I know you would never have wanted to miss THE DANCE! Hunter was only on this earth for a short time, he touched so many lives and his light will forever shine brightly. Stand strong in your faith knowing it's not Goodbye..just so long for now!!! We love you both so much
Randy & Tammy Fulk

A candle was lit by kim puckett on October 19, 2017 7:30 PM

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may God give you both the peace that passes understanding . My thoughts and prayers are with you kim

A candle was lit by JoAnn Hauser on October 19, 2017 7:21 PM

Message from Carl and Ann Black

Our thoughtful prayers and condolence goes out to the Sawyer family in this time of loss. The Lord Jesus be so close to you now in this time of suffering. Carl and Ann

Message from James and Christine Hall Carmichael

Our thoughts are with all of you. Prayers for peace and comfort.

Message from Natalie Lemons

Wendy and Barry, I really have no words to describe how heartbroken I am for your family. I remember Hunter from when he played baseball with Kelby. He always seemed like such a wonderful young man. I pray that you will find peace and comfort in the memories that you have of Hunter. God Bless you all.

Message from Dirks/Simons Family

Barry, Wendy, Chase, and Elaina, and Family

There are simply no words to ease the pain that such a loss brings. However, we are not left without hope. Thanks be unto God that all of you can lean on the knowledge that Hunter is this day with our Lord and Savior. May you find great peace in knowing too that his body only slerps as we wait for the resurrection day when we will all meet Jesus in the clouds. Your grief while great, is not unbearable according to the promises of our God and His mercy. Remember it is only our grief that hurts, for Hunter rejoices to see the face of Jesus and will never suffer the pain and iniquity of this world again. May you be lifted up daily as you thank God for this truth. Please know that your church family and all those that love you are just a phone call away, eager to help bear up your burdens. We sorrow with you as we look forward to rejoicing with you and Hunter at our Lord's glorious return.

A candle was lit by Tiffany Southern on October 19, 2017 5:52 PM

A candle was lit by Patty, Brian, Brianna and Hannah Preece on October 19, 2017 5:40 PM

Message from Joe and Judy Cockman

We would like to send our condolences to the family. Joe knew Hunter and I only met him and his girlfriend at the hospital with Wayne Hauser. From my first experience I could tell this was a very special young man. Though he will be missed by all that he touched their life, he has a eternal life now which you will all see one day. He will always be with you in spirit. Joe and I have you all in our prayers for comfort and peace in the days ahead. So sorry for your loss.

Message from Lori, Jared and Jennifer

Your family is an extension of our own. We loved Hunter from the minute he was born. We may never get our hands around this tragedy, but, we are assured Hunter is with our Lord and Savior. What a gift from God this child was...

Message from Lori, Jared and Jennifer

Your family is an extension of our own. We loved Hunter from the minute he was born. We may never get our hands around this tragedy, but, we are assured Hunter is with our Lord and Savior. What a gift from God this child was...

Message from Becky Pugh (Megan McKeithan's mom)

Wendy and Hunter's dear loved ones, I pray God's comfort and peace cover you and carry you thru this time. God bless you all. When I think of Hunter I still think of that sweet boy from homeschool. I know he grew up to be a fine young man and this earth was blessed to have him ever so briefly.

A candle was lit by Lori on October 19, 2017 5:05 PM

A candle was lit by Lee and Lauren Sain on October 19, 2017 5:05 PM

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A candle was lit by Amy Cooke and Family on October 19, 2017 4:42 PM

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Message from Tommy Vaughan

Barry, Wendy, Chase, and Elaina,
Works can not begin to express how heartbroken I am. Time and circumstance has drawn us down different roads, but I have always held our friendship dear to my heart. I vividly remember Hunter in diapers running around while we chatted outside your Condo in Winston and the many stories Barry would tell of hunting trips with his boys. There was always a noticeable since of pride in Barry's voice and in his eyes whenever he spoke of the boys. Moments I will never forget. You all are in my heart, mind and prayers during these difficult times. Call me any time for any reason. I'll come a running ! Love and condolences to All!
With Sincere Heart,
Tommy Vaughan

Message from Marie Koroll

Hunter won us over the first time we saw that wide grin of his and his southern manners. He had a sweet innocence about him and yet a wisdom that could not be looked over. God must need him for something VERY important up there in heaven. We will sure miss him here on earth.

A candle was lit by Janie Boyles on October 19, 2017 4:11 PM

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Message from DAVID, SUZANNE, BRANDON & BRELIE BRYANT

We are heartbroken to hear about Hunter. We were thinking back when the boys played ball together. Sending all our love and prayers to everyone. Please let us know if we can do anything.

A candle was lit by Jackie Faries and Joy Essick on October 19, 2017 3:35 PM

Message from Joel and Sandy Weaver

Barry and Wendy, Joel and I are so sorry to hear of Hunters passing! Even though we did not know him personally very well , I know he will leave a legacy for all the lives he touched and will always be watching you from above waiting for the day he will see you again! Sending lots of love hugs and prayers for y'all, Chase, Wayne and Pat and the entire family!
~Joel and Sandy Weaver

Message from Jessica Phillips

Hunter is a beautiful soul. Even at a young age, he was so fun and delightful. My love and prayers are with you all. I can't express to you all how much we love and are praying for you. I know only God can give you the comfort you need. But we are here if you need anything.

A candle was lit by Bob, Kim and Grace Adams on October 19, 2017 2:46 PM

A candle was lit by Malena bulla on October 19, 2017 2:39 PM

Message from Bonnie Hilton

I have only known Hunter through FB and his relationship with Elaina. I know that I was always impressed by the gentleness of his spirit. I knew Elaina had found love after watching their relationship grow. When I learned of his homegoing, my heart sank to my feet. As a mama, I just can't imagine. I am trusting our God to keep his promises to each of you. I am heartbroken for you all but know that our God is comforting you with His perfect peace and love! I will continue to lift you all in prayer in the days ahead!

A candle was lit by Bonnie & Addy Hilton on October 19, 2017 2:31 PM

Message from Jeff and Tammy Cooke

Barry and Wendy so sorry for your loss. You and your entire families have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

A candle was lit by Melanie Clark on October 19, 2017 2:20 PM

Message from Tammy and Dewey Cecile

We are so very sorry for your loss. Words cannot even begin to express..Just know that we are thinking about all of you and praying for all of you. Love in Christ,
Dewey and Tammy Cecile and Ronald and Billie Ellington,Sr. and Ron Ellington, Jr.

A candle was lit by Dewey and Tammy Cecile on October 19, 2017 1:59 PM

A candle was lit by Mary H. Stevens on October 19, 2017 1:47 PM