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11/12/2025

Nearly a century ago, Kodachrome transformed the film and photography scene. Discover the fascinating history behind this iconic medium! 📷

Life doesn’t happen in black and white, and in 1935 Eastman Kodak made sure that we stopped commemorating it as such through drab, colorless film. And just like that, Kodachrome – the brand name for color reversal film – was born. Hailed as one of the first successful color materials, Kodachro...

11/11/2025

KING – Patsy Jean Handy Morrison passed away November 9, 2025, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC. She was 92 years old. She was a resident of Priddy Manor in King, NC.
Born July 25, 1933, in Hart County, Kentucky, Patsy grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, where she began her career with General Electric Corporation. She later met her husband and the love of her life, Allen Morrison, who was a young Presbyterian minister. He swept her off her feet, and they married in the dead of winter January 1957, and moved immediately to Mexico, Missouri, their first pastorate. They went on to have four children and serve Presbyterian churches in three different states. In her church life, Patsy was baptized in and was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church PCUSA. She was a member and an ordained elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Pilot Mountain. In her retirement years, she served as a lay speaker for Presbyterian churches all over Surry and Stokes counties as well as Virginia.
During her career, she served as a teacher’s assistant, worked with the Charles A. Stone Memorial Library in Pilot Mountain and retired with the Stokes County Department of Social Services. On the homefront, Patsy was an avid reader, crossword puzzle solver, seamstress, and master of jigsaw puzzles.
She is predeceased by her husband, Allen Eugene, and her sister, Barbara Jo Jewell. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Priscilla Morrison (Eric) Badgett, of King, NC; Sarah Morrison (Gary) Adams, of Pilot Mountain, NC; two sons and daughters-in-laws, Joseph Harvey (Marlis) Morrison, of Gastonia, NC and Samuel David (Tammy) Morrison, of Florence, KY; five grandchildren, Rebecca Jordan (George) Blankenship of Tobaccoville, NC, Justin Thomas (Leslie) Badgett of King, NC, Amy Leigh (John) Ruppert of Blackstone, VA, Matthew David (Stacie) Morrison of Burlington, KY., and Jack Allen (Carly) Morrison of Peewee Valley, KY., and 8 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Slate Funeral Home in King. A funeral service conducted by The Rev. Emily Wilson will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, at First Presbyterian Church in Pilot Mountain with interment following in the Pilot Mountain Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions be made to the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Fund which provides humanitarian assistance and/or trauma care for families affected by natural disaster, civil strife, and humanitarian crises, here in the United Stats and abroad. Checks may be sent to Presbyterian Church (USA), PO Box 643700, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700 (Website is pcusa.org) or Trellis Supportive Care (attention: Finance), 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. (Website is trellissupport.org)
The Morrison family is especially grateful to the staff and volunteers of Priddy Manor for the years of excellent and compassionate care they provided Patsy.
Slate Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Patsy Jean Handy Morrison. Online condolences may be offered at www.slatefh.com.

11/11/2025

A big THANK YOU to all of our veterans today and every day! We are so thankful for your service and commitment to keeping our nation safe.

11/10/2025

11/07/2025

With so many benefits available to veterans, it's hard to keep everything straight and know what's what. Today, let's set the record straight on these top 4 misunderstandings about VA burial benefits, so you know exactly what to expect! Click the link to learn more.

It's not uncommon to have misunderstandings about veterans' burial benefits. Check out this article to clear things up!

11/05/2025

Looking for a meaningful way to appreciate a veteran, but not sure where to start? This article has some thoughtful ways to honor their service and sacrifices.

There are many ways to honor those who served

11/05/2025

As much as the idea makes us groan, exercise helps us combat the stress in our lives. By exercising, you lower your stress hormones, improve your sleep quality, and promote your mental well-being. Together, these all combine to help you stress less.

11/05/2025

You’re the one who knows your loved one best. That’s why you’re the perfect person to create a meaningful and personalized service for someone you love. No matter what you think is the best way to honor your loved one’s life, we will work with you to make this a final tribute that is personal, healing, and a memory that will bring comfort for years to come.

11/03/2025

Beau Franklin Pittman, infant son of Alec and Kaleigh Calloway Pittman, gained his angel wings on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Beau was born on June 13, 2025, at 8:48 p.m., measuring 5lbs 14oz and 19 inches long. His arrival was eagerly awaited, and he was deeply loved before he ever came into this world, he was loved by his parents, Alec and Kaleigh, his brother, Levi Matthew Pittman, his maternal grandparents, Darrell Callaway (Paula) and Julie Hawkins, his paternal grandparents, Timothy Pittman and Melissa Pittman, his maternal step-grandfather, Brian Bopp, his aunts, Nicole Adams (Cody), Jamie Inman (Taylor), his uncles, Matt ball, Walter Calloway, and Garnett Calloway (Emily), and his nine first cousins.

Beau was growing so well and had just learned how to roll over and laugh more than a chuckle. He was never one to be fussy, but instead would be the loudest when he was happy and laughing. Beau would often either enjoy Levi playing with him or be completely annoyed, so it was a true sibling bond. His presence, smile, and light will be missed more than his parents have the words to describe. The family is forever changed and forever grateful for having spent this short, yet incredibly meaningful, time with Beau.

The family will receive friends and loved ones from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at First Christian Church in King.

Slate Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Beau Franklin Pittman. Online condolences may be offered at www.slatefh.com.

11/01/2025

Don’t want to be late in the morning? Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour!

10/31/2025

Do you know the difference between full-couch and half-couch caskets? If you don't, you're not alone. Luckily, this short articles explain the differences in an easy-to-understand way. Check it out!

If you're planning a funeral, a casket may be something to consider, but do you know the difference between full-couch and half-couch?