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     June Alene Johnson was buried at Forsyth Memorial Park Cemetery, 3771 Yadkinville Road, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.² She was born on June 7, 1930.² As of September 18, 1954,her married name was Stuart.¹ She married Ned Russell Stuart Jr., son of Ned Russell Stuart and Annabel Lemon, on September 18, 1954 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^3,1 June Alene Johnson died on June 11, 2018 at age 88.²

     Rebecca Ann "Becky" Williard was buried at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory, 530 Dobson Street, Kernersville, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^4,2 She Rebecca Ann Williard Stuart went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday September 22, 2022. Rebecca was born May 22, 1934 in Forsyth County to Gilmer Lee Williard and Nera Catherine Tucker Williard. She was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband Robert Urban Stuart; a beloved daughter Anna Rebekah Stuart Wright; twin brothers Clayton Ray and Calvin Lee Williard; three sisters, Augusta W. Musten, Etta Lea W. Pope, and Dorothy W. Sides. Rebecca graduated from Robert B. Glenn High School in 1952. She worked for Wachovia Bank and Trust for 15 years where she served as a Bookkeeper, Bank Teller, Customer Service Representative and secretary to Branch Managers. She worked as a teachers aide at Kernersville Moravian Church and Playschool for 7 years. Later in life she worked for Sun Drop Bottling Company and Bookkeeper and Secretary to the President of the Company 5 years. She also helped her husband run his business, Stuart Wrecker Service, Inc. for 22 years. Becky was known for her culinary skills and loved to entertain guests. She was devoted to her family and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She and Robert had a good life. She loved planting flowers and enjoyed their beauty. Beck called it playing in the dirt. Another hobby was refinishing furniture and seeing the beauty of wood restored. She was instrumental in helping Robert write his book "A MAN AND HIS TRUCK" published in 2010. She was in fellowship with Sedge Garden Chapel where she taught Sunday School and Bible School in her younger years. Interment will be held at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory.² She was born on May 22, 1934 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^4,2 As of August 18, 1957,her married name was Stuart.³ She married Robert Urban Stuart, son of Ned Russell Stuart and Annabel Lemon, on August 18, 1957 at Kernersville, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 Rebecca Ann "Becky" Williard died on September 22, 2022 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 88.^4,2

     Anna Rebekah Stuart HIGH POINT — Mrs. Anna Rebekah Stuart Wright went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, November 16, 2010. She was born December 6, 1971 in Forsyth County to Robert Urban Stuart and Rebecca Williard Stuart. Anna graduated from Glenn High School where she received many rewards including "Most Outstanding Senior". She attended Appalachian State University receiving a full Chancellor's Scholarship. She graduated from GTCC with a degree in commercial art and graphic design. She worked for Ed Kemp Associated as Art Director, Trone Advertising and later started her own business, Magnum Design Studio. Anna retired due to her health. She was a very talented artist and designer. She loved playing tennis. She was dedicated in assisting her father in the recent publication of his book. It brought her much joy. She is survived by her husband, Eric Christopher Wright, of High Point; her parents, Robert and Becky Stuart; her brother, Russ Stuart and wife, Audrey; nephews, Rally Robert and Collin Russ, and niece, Carlee Colleen Stuart, all of Kernersville; her mother-in-law, Linda Wright, of Burlington; sister-in-law, Stephanie Walker and husband, J.T. and niece, Jada of Saxapahaw; and brother-in-law, Antoine Wright and wife, Nikki, nieces and nephew, Mykeia, Rhianna and Tré, of Asheville.³ She was born on December 6, 1971 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina.³ As of January, 1996,her married name was Wright.⁴ She married Eric Christopher Wright in January, 1996 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^4,3 Anna Rebekah Stuart died on November 16, 2010 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 38.³

     Her Social Security Number was 244-30-6851.⁸ Helen Adelene Carper was buried at Bethania Moravian God's Acre, 5545 Main Street, Bethania, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,2 She was born on November 9, 1926 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 As of October 30, 1944,her married name was Blackburn.² She married Thomas Jake Blackburn on October 30, 1944.^2,9,7 Helen Adelene Carper died on April 9, 2005 at North Carolina at age 78.^1,2,8 She Helen Adelene Carper Blackburn died Saturday, April 9, 2005, at Springwood Care. She was born in Forsyth County to Clifford and Emma Kerner Carper. She was baptized May 15, 1927, at Kernersville Moravian Church and confirmed March 2, 1941. She was a member of Bethabara Moravian Church. She was a homemaker, Girl Scout leader, Sunday school teacher, Moravian Church Diener and playschool director. She was preceded in death by a grandchild, Katrina Gayle Easter. Surviving are her husband, Thomas Jake Blackburn, whom she married on Oct. 30, 1944; four children, Thomas Allen Blackburn of Norfolk, Va., Shirley Ann Blackburn Easter and husband Billy Ray Easter of Atlanta, Ga., William Terry Blackburn and wife Robin Walker Blackburn of King and Sandra Gayle Blackburn of Atlanta, Ga; grandchildren James Eric Blackburn, Bryan Ray Easter and wife Brandy Hubble Easter, Paul Adam Blackburn, Shaun Andrew Easter and Patrick Jake Blackburn; and great-grandchildren Jacob Ray Easter, Daniel Terry Easter and Gabriel Vernon Easter. Burial will follow in God's Acre. on April 11, 2005.²

     His Social Security Number was 239-42-4712.⁶ Thomas Jake Blackburn was buried at Bethania Moravian God's Acre, 5545 Main Street, Bethania, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He was born on September 2, 1924 at Kernersville, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,3,6,5 He married Helen Adelene Carper, daughter of Clifford Andrew Carper and Emma Helen Kerner, on October 30, 1944.^1,3,4 Thomas Jake Blackburn died on July 7, 2008 at Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^2,3,6 He Thomas Jake Blackburn, 83, born September 2, 1924 in Kernersville, died on Monday, July 7, 2008 at home with all of his children present at his bedside. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He earned a combustion engineering degree from NC State University. Mr. Blackburn retired in 1982 from R.J. Reynolds Bailey Power Plant. He was a member of Bethabara Moravian Church since 1978 and was head usher for a period of time. For many years, he cut Christmas ribbons for his church and other churches across the country. As a young man , Jake sang with a gospel music group. He was a long time member of the NC Hunt Club including past President. He was a volunteer at Sunnyside Ministry. He was a great story teller and loved bowling. He enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as traveling and camping in the R.V. Jake was a generous and loving husband, father, brother and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding him in death are his parents, Jule and Bertie Mahaffey Blackburn, his beloved wife of 61 years, Helen Carper Blackburn, granddaughter, Katrina Gayle Easter, brother Jule Blackburn, Jr. and a sister, Maxine Blackburn Pyrtle. Surviving him are his sons, Thomas Allen Blackburn of Perquimans County, NC and William Terry Blackburn and wife Robin Walker Blackburn of King; daughters, Shirley Blackburn Easter and husband Bill of Orlando, Fl. And Sandra Gayle Blackburn of Lewisville; brother Rober Blackburn of Kernersville; sister, Lillian Blackburn Adkins and husband Hamp of Colfax; grandchildren, James Eric Blackburn and wife Brenda, Bryan Ray Easter and wife Brandy, Adam Blackburn, Shaun Andrew Easter and Patrick Jake Blackburn; great-grandchildren, Jacob Ray Easter, Daniel Terry Easter and Gabriel Vernon Easter; and a special friend Betty Harrison Lewis of Yadkinville. There are several nieces and nephews and cousins that also survive. Burial will follow in God' s Acre. on July 9, 2008.³

     William Terry Blackburn married Robin Walker.^1,2,3 William Terry Blackburn was born on November 23, 1950 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.³ He died on February 23, 2019 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 68.³ He William Terry Blackburn, 68, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. He was born on November 23, 1950, to Thomas Jake and Helen Carper Blackburn. He retired from R.J. Reynolds after more than 31 years of service. Terry graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1969 and served in the Navy from 1969 to 1973. Terry was preceded in death by his parents and nieces, Katrina Easter and Stephanie Walker. He is survived by his wife, Robin Walker Blackburn; son, Patrick Jake Blackburn; one brother, Thomas Allen Blackburn; two sisters: Shirley Blackburn Easter and husband Bill Easter, and Sandra Gayle Blackburn; along with numerous nieces and nephews. At his request, Terry's body was donated to Wake Forest School of Medicine. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Bruce Brasher and the many doctors and nurses at Forsyth Medical Center for their loving care during Terry's brief illness. on March 2, 2019.³