Obituaries

COLFAX – Jan Clinard Angel, beloved sister, aunt, friend, and neighbor went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. She will be missed more than words can convey by those who knew and loved her.
Jan was born on June 9, 1958 to James Kenneth Clinard, Jr. and Minnie Idol Clinard. She was their oldest daughter. Growing up with two big brothers, Jan was an energetic tomboy. Later, she enjoyed and excelled at being a cheerleader for Northwest Guilford High School. Jan graduated from Northwest in 1976.
Jan’s work ethic was unmatched. She was proud to work alongside her Idol cousins at Farmers Hardware in Kernersville for 25+ years. Jan knew the customers on a first name basis and always provided them with outstanding service.
Jan would meet her future husband, best friend, and the love of her life at Farmers Hardware. Mark Angel immediately became like another son to Jan’s parents. Mark remains like a brother to Jan’s siblings. On September 1, 1991 Mark and Jan became husband and wife. They were inseparable during their 32 happy years of marriage.
Jan lived life to the fullest. She was a three-time cancer survivor and appreciated each day God gave her. Jan inspired everyone with her courage and determination to beat cancer. She endured countless chemotherapy and radiation treatments with grace and positivity.
Jan never met a stranger. She was outgoing and generous with a heart of gold. At the beginning of each new school year Jan would purchase much needed school supplies for her sister’s elementary classroom.
Jan could repair anything that was broken. She was also a highly skilled painter. In addition, Jan was a very talented cook and often made her mom’s and mother-in-law’s famous recipes.
Besides home, Jan’s favorite place was Carolina Beach. She and Mark made countless wonderful memories fishing there and experiencing the beauty of God’s creation.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents, her father-in-law, Seymore Angel, and her mother-in-law, Hazel Angel. Left to cherish Jan’s precious memory are her husband, Mark Angel; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy Ray and Rita Clinard and Bill and Lynn Clinard; two sisters, Pamela and Patricia Clinard; a sister-in-law, Donna Angel McDaniel (husband Dan); two adored nieces, Jamie Clinard (fiancé Andrew Thomas) and Ashley McDaniel Underwood (husband Adam); two treasured nephews, Chad Clinard and Michael Shelton (wife Nikki and children Michael Lee and Braelyn); many special Idol and Smith cousins; and Jessie, Mark and Jan’s loyal dog.
A funeral service for Jan will be held on Wednesday, February 14 at 11:00 a.m. at Hayworth-Miller Kernersville chapel with Minister David Miller officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 am until 10:45 am prior to the service. Burial will follow the funeral service at Mt. Gur Cemetery.
John 15:12 – My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.

Douglas (Doug) Kent Spurlock, 91, of Kernersville, North Carolina, a gentle, sweet, dedicated servant of God passed away February 4, 2024. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, on February 27, 1932, he was pre-deceased by his mother, Lena Grace Escue, his wife, Carol Jeannette Spurlock, and his son, Douglas Kent Spurlock, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Tamra L. Spurlock, of Chester, Virginia, and granddaughter Madison Grace Spurlock Crouse, of Richmond, Virginia.
Raised in West Virginia, Doug graduated from St. Albans High School. After briefly working for Union Carbide, he answered the call to ministry, first attending Southland Bible Institute in Pikeville, Kentucky, then Piedmont Bible College in Winston Salem, North Carolina. At Piedmont, their mutual love of music brought Doug and Carol Jeannette together, and they married in 1955. Graduating in 1959, Doug earned both Bachelor of Religious Education and Bachelor of Theology degrees. Over his 39 years of service, Doug was pastor at Second Baptist Church in South Boston, Virginia, Gretna Baptist Church in Gretna, Virginia, Ca-vel Baptist Church in Roxboro, North Carolina, Highland Park Baptist Church in Danville, Virginia, Zion Baptist Church in Orange, Virginia, Zion Baptist Church in Union Grove, North Carolina, and was associate pastor at Kempsville Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. After “retiring,” he continued to interim or preach wherever there was a need until his late eighties.
During his second “retirement,” Doug was blessed to find friendship, love, and companionship with Delores Yokely, of Walkertown, North Carolina. Her warm and welcoming family embraced him as just one more member. Doug and Delores shared many adventures, and were grateful for the time they had to spend together.
Although preaching and teaching the Word of God was Doug’s greatest love, he enjoyed anything about cars, including NASCAR, Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt, was a Cowboy’s fan, loved airplanes and air shows, and carpentry. He held an FCC First Class Radiotelephone license, and was DJ at a Christian radio station. He had a beautiful tenor voice. Doug especially loved catching up with, and sharing stories about, all the great people he had met and ministered to and with over the years. He had a dry sense of humor, which allowed him to massacre any joke, and he insisted on giving everyone driving directions, whether you needed them or not. While his family and friends who still remain will miss him terribly, our loss is Heaven’s gain.
There will be visitation with family and friends at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home in Kernersville, NC, Monday, February 12, from 10:00-11:00 a.m., with a service from 11:00-11:30 a.m. A graveside service will follow at Fairystone Church, Stuart, Virginia at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Gideons International Scripture fund.

Mr. Bradford Eugene Spence, 59, passed away January 29, 2024, at Kernersville Medical Center. He was born in Stanly County on October 24, 1964, to the late Ray Brooks Spence and Frances Riley Spence.
Bradford was a loving father and a proud American who loved the Lord. He en-joyed 80’s rock music, nature and animals. Bradford was very good at working on things and loved to talk about cars. Life dealt him some hard blows, but you would never know it. He was very humble with a heart of gold. Bradford worked as a machinist at Avdel Cherry Textron from 1987 to 2004 in Stanfield, NC and had a brief career later in life at Johnson Controls in Kernersville, NC. He was a great friend to everyone that knew him, as he never met a stranger, and will be greatly missed by many.
Surviving are a daughter, Samantha Spence, and sons, Riley Spence and Steven Barnette.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, February 5, 2024, at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory Mausoleum with Mrs. Linda Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm prior to the service in the mausoleum chapel. Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the Spence family.

Mr. John Burton Shelor, 59, of Clemmons passed away on January 26, 2024 in Mocksville, North Carolina. Born in Sparta, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Marvie and Linda (Boyer) Shelor and husband of Catherine Coats.
John was born and raised in Sparta, NC and enjoyed the quiet living the small community provided. Before finishing high school, John had a desire to serve his country. He followed his heart and joined the United States Marine Corps where he served proudly for four years. John returned home after his time in the Marines and began a career in law enforcement with the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office. After a few years, John set his sights on moving to a larger agency. He joined the Kernersville Police Department where he served for 30 years and retired at the rank of Lieutenant. John loved the men and women of the Kernersville Police Department as well as the town itself.
The one person in life John was most proud of was his daughter Maddy. She always brought a huge smile to his face, and he was so proud of the young woman she had become. Being DAD to Maddy was his greatest accomplishment.
Besides his family and work, John had other loves that he was never shy to talk to anyone about. Music was a huge part of John’s life. As he grew older his tastes may have changed a little, but the love for music was always there. He even enjoyed a brief career as a radio DJ during high school. John enjoyed concerts, festivals and his favorite radio show, Jet Set Jazz Radio. John loved history and would learn all the facts about a subject that he could. If you wanted to visit a particular place, he could give you a historical rundown in no time. John also loved BBQ. Not just any BBQ – but North Carolina style BBQ. He knew where all the good places were and tried to stop by them whenever he was in the area. He liked learning the history of NC BBQ almost as much as he enjoyed eating it.
John was also a big lover of sports. You could always find him watching the Braves or NC State football, but his all-time sports love was East Forsyth High School football. He was a proud Eagles fan where he rooted for the team and Coach Willert for many years. One last thing about John was that you could win him over with just one word: Seinfeld, and you may never get him to stop talking after that.
John spent his brief retirement years in the company of his loving wife Kitty and her daughters and granddaughter. Kitty brought love and joy into his life and their bond was truly special.
John is survived by his loving wife, Catherine “Kitty” Coats; his daughter, Madeline “Maddy” Shelor; his brother, Myron Shelor and wife, Kelli; his stepchildren, Marion Coats, Rebecca Schoening and husband, Stacey; his stepgrandchild, Willow Schoening; his aunt, Gena Anders and husband, Thomas; and his uncle, Dallas Boyer and wife, Nancy.
The family will receive friends at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Service, 213 W. Mountain Street, Kernersville NC 27284 on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 11:00AM-12:45PM. Funeral services honoring John’s life will begin after the visitation at 1:00PM with Pastor Ron Pegram officiating. Interment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Village Campus of Reynolda Church 2200 Reynolda Rd Winston Salem, NC 27106
A special thanks to those at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mocksville, North Carolina for all the care and comfort offered to John.
Friends and family may sign the guestbook online at www.piercejeffersonfh.com