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Mary Camille Velleca Annunziata, 88, of Clemmons, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Friday, February 19, 2009. She was the wife of the late Joseph V. Annunziata. Mrs. Annunziata was born on February 20, 1920 in New Haven, CT to the late Giovanni Velleca and Bettina D’Ambrosio, and was a resident of Orange, CT before moving to Clemmons in 1995. She was predeceased by two brothers, John and Carmen Velleca, and four sisters, Sophie Capuano, Celeste Morro, Katherine D’Amato, and Rose Velleca. Mrs. Annunziata was a bookkeeper for her late husband, Joseph V. Annunziata, CPA, of Orange, CT. She is survived by a daughter, Gloria Pubantz, (Jerry) of Clemmons; four grandchildren, Joanna Britt (Matt) and Lisa Pubantz of Winston-Salem, David Pubantz of Charlotte, Jeffrey Pubantz of Clemmons; a great granddaughter, Nora Sophia Britt; a host of nieces and nephews and other family members. Funeral services will be held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in New Haven, CT.
Paul M. Pelletier
Paul M. Pelletier, 81, of Clemmons, passed away Friday, January 30, after a short illness. Paul was born in Springvale, ME, to Helen S. and Charles Pelletier. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and an Army veteran of the KoreanA War. He graduated from Bowden College, ME, and attended the University of Tennessee for his masters work. His favorite past time in retirement was being a golf ranger for Tanglewood golf course near his home in Clemmons.
Paul was well respected among his business associates, friends and family. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Leo. Paul is survived by his wife of 52 years Meriem G. Pelletier, daughters Becky Gershen (Larry), Bonnie McCoy (Kerry), Vicki Brewster (Jim), grandchildren Brian, Kristina, Katie, Meghan, Jessica and James Paul; his sisters Anita Pelletier, and Shirley Brocato (Bob), brother Leo Pelletier and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all.
Paul will be buried in the Veterans Cemetery in Springvale, ME, in the fall.
Mary L. Naughton
Mary L. Naughton, 80, died on February 16, 2009, at her home in Lewisville, NC. She was born on July 15, 1928, in Coalmont, IN. She was a graduate of Mishawaka High School in Mishawaka, IN, Class of 1946. She continued her education for two years at Indiana University. Mrs. Naughton and her family moved to Winston-Salem, NC, from Livonia, MI, thirteen years ago. She was a member of St. Leo’ s Parish, a member of the Golden Club and held the office of secretary. She was an avid bridge and pinochle player. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and shopping. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Joseph Michael Naughton, Jr. She is survived by her children, Barbara Naughton, Catherine Naughton, Cynthia Rooney and her husband, David, and J. Michael Naughton; two grandchildren, Michael and Caroline Rooney. A memorial service for Mrs. Naughton was held Friday, February 20, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Alice P. Kiser
Mrs. Alice P. Kiser, 61, of Lewisville, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born October 2, 1947 in Ludlow, MA to Adel Ann Novakowski and Michael S. Pyzocha. She was employed by Wachovia Bank for 35 years and Volvo Financial Services for 8 years. Surviving are: her husband of 21 years, Kenneth K. Kiser of the home; two daughters, Penny Shackleford and husband, Richard of Rural Hall, Tammy Clontz and husband, Lee of Lexington; one son, Lee Kiser and wife, Lynn of Winston-Salem; five grandchildren, Danielle and Grayson Shackleford, Lexie and Karlee Clontz, Victoria Kiser; one brother, George Pyzocha of Hamdon, MA. A Graveside Service was conducted Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Parklawn Memorial Park with Minister Jerry Simpkins officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Society, 3801 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 190, Raleigh, N.C. 27607.
Robert Vernon Brookshire
Mr. Robert Vernon Brookshire, 82, of Lewisville passed away Friday, February 20, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born April 19, 1926 in Forsyth County to Joel Benjamin and Allie Davis Brookshire. Mr. Brookshire was a member of Advance First Baptist Church. He was retired from Piedmont Airlines with 33 years of service, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He loved fishing and loved his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, J.B. Brookshire. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Peggy Walker Brookshire; two daughters, Mary Sue Brookshire and husband Mark LeMay of La Mesa, California, and Becky Brookshire Davis and husband Eric of Clemmons; four grandchildren, Peyton and Riley Davis, Hannah and Isaac LeMay; two sisters, Annie Sue Russell and husband Ritchie of Winston-Salem, and Maxine Davis of Pfafftown; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 22 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with the Rev. David Benton officiating. Burial followed in Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 or Advance First Baptist Church, 1938 NC Hwy 801 South, Advance, NC 27006.
Jud Sanford Kirby
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Jud Sanford Kirby, age 87, of Maryville, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, at his home. He was a member of Everett Hills Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army, a former member of the Blount County Commissioners, member of New Providence Masonic Lodge #128 , Knoxville Scottish Rite Bodies, Shriners, Kerbella Temple, and a former member of the TN National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Margaret Garner Kirby; several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Kirby; son and daughter-in-law, Larry Wayne, Sr. and Diane Kirby of Clemmons, N.C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Keryl and Wayne Sink, Mary and Mike Caylor, all of Maryville; grandchildren, Laura Kirby, Larry Wayne Kirby II, Elizabeth Cable, Jud Michael Caylor; great-grandchildren, Cailey Speer, Hannah Speer, Emma Grace Speer, Elijah Speer, Jeremiah Speer, Sophia Ruth Speer, Brandon Caudill, Hailey Caudill, Luke Caudill, Addison Kirby; sisters-in-law, Arletta Kirby of Chicago, Ill, Mary Kirby of Seymour; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday at Everett Hills Baptist Church with Dr. John Franklin and Rev. R. M. Everett officiating. The interment followed in Grandview Cemetery. For those who wish, memorials of your choice may be made.
McKanna Elaine Young
McKanna Elaine Young, 15, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday afternoon February 18, 2009. She was born February 11, 1994. McKanna was a Ninth grade student at West Forsyth High School. She enjoyed school, being with her friends, dance class and most recently learning to play the guitar. McKanna was loved very much by her family and friends and will be in their hearts forever. Visitation was held on Tuesday February 24, 2009 at Vogler & Sons Funeral Home, Clemmons Chapel. Services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 25, 2009, at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Warren Kerr officiating. Burial will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
Samuel Gregory “Sam” Byerly
Samuel Gregory “Sam” Byerly, 60 of Owens Park Street passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 22, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Chester Olin and Ella Mae Gregory Byerly. Sam enjoyed antiques, but he loved motorcycles. He loved building them, selling them, working on them, and the freedom of riding them. Surviving are his beloved son, whom he loved deeply, Samuel Gregory “Little Sam” Byerly, II of Lewisville; a granddaughter, Jordan Hall of Winston-Salem; his special friend and former wife, Margaret Laudien, Lewisville; two loving sisters, Darlene (Randy) Stewart, Winston-Salem; Ann (Gerald) Fletcher, Pfafftown; two half-brothers, Jim Byerly and Chester Byerly, Jr. both of Winston-Salem. His funeral service will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Clemmons United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Parvin officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, before the service at the church. Burial will follow in Westlawn Gardens of Memory in Clemmons. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home and Staff for all the loving care and support given to them during Sam’ s stay at their facility.