Jackie Blackburn McCollum, 62, of King, NC passed away in her home to join her loving God on Friday, June 26, 2020. Jackie was born on January 2, 1958, the only child of Robert and Louise Blackburn, she retired from Wachovia Bank after many years of service. Jackie was blessed with three children, Jonathan and Joshua McCollum and Jennifer Nelson. She enjoyed her relationship with God and was involved extensively with her church, Jefferson Christian Church of Rural Hall, and the Lydia Circle...

Judy Ring Inman, 69, of Westfield, passed away at Universal Healthcare of King on June 24, 2020.  Born May 15, 1951, she was the daughter of Hubert Ring and Gladys Padgett Creed and stepfather, Jimmy Creed.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory, a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick (Ashley) Inman; a granddaughter, Carlie Inman; the father of her son, Wayne Inman; a special friend, Geane Macemore; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.    She was preceded in death...

Stephanie Blevins Wood, 66, of Pilot Mountain, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on June 22, 2020. Born March 24, 1954, she was the daughter of Ben and Shirley Gaye Eden Blevins.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, James “Eddie” Wood; her daughter, Marlana Evonne Wood; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Beno (Debbie) Blevins, Justin (Temple) Blevins; two sisters and brother-in-law, Constance Blevins, Vanessa (Mike) Grubbs; four grandchildren, Zenaya Jade...

James Foy Anthony, 74, passed away at Central Continuing Care on June 18, 2020.  Born August 22, 1945, he was the son of Porter and Pearl Holyfield Anthony.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory, a brother and sister-in-law and special caregivers, Jackie and Martha Lane; two brothers-in-law, Rex Fulk, Marvin Bledsoe; special niece and caregiver, Cindy Marion, and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of over fifty years,...

Austin “Cody” Allen, 29, of 193 Spoon Lane in Mt. Airy, NC passed away June 17, 2020 due to his declining health. Cody was born in Mt. Airy on August 12, 1990 to Robin Elaine Jessup and the late Jonathon Allen.  The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Cody was a vibrant young man that was filled with laughter, never met a stranger and could get along with anyone he met along his way.  He believed that family was very important to have in his...

Benny Elwood Coleman, Sr., 91, of Pinnacle, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on June 16, 2020. Born, May 7, 1929, he was the son of Elbert and Nevada Elizabeth Cox Coleman.  Mr. Coleman leaves behind to cherish his memory, his adoring wife of 65 years, Winifred Shelton Coleman; two daughters and son-in-law, Deborah King Melina, Theresa Coleman (Tres) Bagley; a son, Benny E. Coleman, Jr.; three grandchildren, Josh (Kacey) Thomas, Coral Russell, Spencer Russell; two...

Mr. Edward Dean (Eddie) Belton, 67, of King, NC passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Friday June 12, 2020. He was born on July 7, 1952 to Howard and Eunice Belton. Eddie was a skilled handyman that enjoyed working with his hands to create things for others to enjoy. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, two sons, Brandon Belton and Eddie Dean Belton and one much-loved grandson, Gabe Belton. He also leaves a sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Robert Sparks. Eddie was preceded in death...

Roger William Ring, 70, of Pilot Mountain, passed away at his home on June 10, 2020.  Born November 4, 1949, he was the son of Emery and Mabel Willard Ring.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 49 years, Sandra Goins Ring; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dusty (Stephanie) Ring, Rusty (Rebecca) Ring; daughter, Candy R. Gibson; ten grandchildren, Samantha Ring Robertson, Erica Ring Hardy, Brady Ring, Cody Ring, DJ Ring, Kameron Smith, Jennifer Smith, CJ Smith, Brian...

Mary Katherine Hudson Barnes, 91, of Pinnacle, NC went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Mary was born in Lockesburg, Arkansas on March 24, 1929 to the late Era Mae Hudson.  On July 17, 1946 she married George William Barnes in Oklahoma, and together raised four children.  George would later pass, on May 9, 1989.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother.  She retired from Revco Drug Co. in 1984 as an...

Brenda Kay Cook, 72, of Pilot Mountain, passed away surrounded by her family, at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home on June 4, 2020.  Born November 10, 1947, she was the daughter of James and Clara Inman Simmons.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, Steven Daniel Cook; a daughter, Kimberly Hope Boles (Cameron Lineback); two grandchildren, Kelsey Brooke (Steve) Irvin, James Jackson (Amy) Holt; two great-grandchildren, Athen Daniel Dunkes, Emma-Sky Maria Dunkes;...