Obituaries
Juanita Byers Pardue
Aug 7, 2020
Juanita Byers Pardue, 80, passed away Friday August 7, 2020. She was born April 8, 1940 in Mecklenburg County to the late Holman Adlai Byers and Maude Lyndall Wyatt Byers. She was a member at Ronda First Baptist Church where she played the organ. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Daniel Wayne Pardue; daughter Angela Pardue;...
Melinda Combs Pennington
Aug 7, 2020
Pennington Boonville-Melinda Kay Combs Pennington, 44, of Boonville, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. She was born in Yadkin County on January 9, 1976 to James Roger and Sheila Ann Jarvis Combs. She was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Eugene Pennington; Grandfather, Tom Jarvis; Maternal Grandparents, Carly and Mandy Combs; and her Mother-in-Law, Mary Pennington. In addition to...
Clark Arnie "C.A." Jester
Aug 4, 2020
Mt. Airy – Clark Arnie "C.A." Jester, 85, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born July 27, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late L. Cephus Jester and Connie Ferguson Jester. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Alene Caudle; brother, L.C. Jester, Jr. Surviving is his wife Betty Long Jester;...
Geraldine "Gerry" Vestal Nance
Aug 3, 2020
Boonville – Geraldine “Gerry” Vestal Nance, age 86, gained her angel wings and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Monday August 3, 2020. Gerry was born March 30, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Herbert and Eula Winters Vestal. She was a member of Michell’s Chapel United Methodist Church where she loved singing in...
Gwynn Sharp Spaulding
Aug 1, 2020
Yadkinville Mrs. Gwynn Sue Sharp Spaulding, 71, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Mrs. Spaulding was born October 31, 1948 in Harlan County, Kentucky to James Dennis and Opal Mae Cox Sharp. Mrs. Spaulding was a member of Collide Church and enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs....
Sara Pender Gant
Aug 1, 2020
Ronda – Sara Day Pender Gant, 88, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. She was born January 1, 1932 to the late Lester Monroe Pender and Minnie Lee Isenhour Pender. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother Buddy Pender, Billy Ray Pender. Sara graduated from Elizabeth City High School. Surviving is her husband,...
Harold Dean Epperson
Aug 1, 2020
Epperson East Bend- Mr. Harold Dean Epperson, 66, of East Bend, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. Mr. Epperson was born in Yadkin County on November 8, 1953 to the late Junior Gray Epperson and Mary Ruth Matthews Settle. Dean was the hardware manager at HKS Hardware in East Bend for 26 years. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan....
Dale Ruffin Harris
Jul 31, 2020
Harris Jonesville-Mr. Dale Ruffin Harris, 68, of Jonesville, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at his home. He was born in Surry County on October 31, 1951 to Barney Claudus and Annie Esteline Hincher Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by uncles, Richard Harris and Grady Harris. Surviving are his wife, Bettie Dian Southard Harris;...
Janet Gordon Whitaker
Jul 31, 2020
Hamptonville Mrs. Janet Louise Gordon Whitaker, 72, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Whitaker was born December 10, 1947 in Forsyth County to James and Edith Linville Gordon. Her biggest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Whitaker was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Savannah Fox;...
Kimberly Downey O'Brien
Jul 30, 2020
Yadkinville Ms. Kimberly June Downey O’Brien, 54, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at her home. Ms. O’Brien was born September 28, 1965 in Kanawha County, WV. In addition to her father, Ms. O’Brien was preceded in death by a brother, Dean Edward Downey. She is survived by her mother; two children, Kimberly Dyson and Joshua (Alexandria) McCabe; grandchildren, Bradley,...
Mary Thornhill Rodgers
Jul 29, 2020
Yadkinville Mrs. Mary Alice Thornhill Rodgers, 92, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Mrs. Rodgers was born September 17, 1927 in Florence County SC to Andrew and Martha Ann Langley Thornhill. She was a member of Kingstree Baptist Church. Mrs. Rodgers was a sister in Christ who loved to sing and cook. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rodgers...
Mary Ellen Tyree
Jul 29, 2020
Boonville Ms. Mary Ellen Tyree, 89, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Ms. Tyree was born January 25, 1931 in Wyoming County, WV to Roncie and Edith Panelle Tyree. She enjoyed spending time with family, her K-9 companion Lady, and fishing. In addition to her parents, Ms. Tyree was preceded in death by two brothers,...
Louise Hawks Wagoner
Jul 29, 2020
Wagoner
Boonville- Mrs. Helen Louise Hawks Wagoner, 86, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin. She was born December 22, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Walter Marcus and Myrtle Marion Hawks. Mrs. Wagoner was retired from the Cafeteria Staff of Yadkinville Elementary School, and also loved working either on her farm, in...
Calvin Ellis Doub
Jul 27, 2020
Doub
East Bend- Mr. Calvin Ellis Doub of East Bend passed away peacefully Monday July 27, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Mr. Doub was born October 20, 1931 in Forsyth County to the late Orren E. Doub, Sr. and Mayola Lineback Doub Griffin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-father, Burton B. Griffin;...
Marie Spencer
Jul 26, 2020
Boonville Ms. Marie Spencer, 61, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at her home. Ms. Spencer was born May 18, 1959 in Yadkin County to Larry Lee Spencer and Mary Brenda Dobbins Garvin. She was a member of Mitchell’s Chapel UMC. Ms. Spencer served the public for more than 20 years, both public and private. In addition to her parents,...
Louise Riley Shore
Jul 25, 2020
Louise Riley Shore, 91, passed away on July 25, 2020. She was born in Yadkin County to the late Clarence Riley and Nora Pardue Riley. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and worked at Bates Nightwear for many years. Survivors include her 2 loving sons: Grady Shore (Sissy) and Andy Shore (Erin), 4 grandchildren; Jason Shore, Garrett...
Mildred Long Matthews
Jul 24, 2020
Mildred Louise Long Matthews, age 88, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. She was born on September 23, 1931 in Forsyth County to the late Coy Cisero Long and Eula Viola Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas David Matthews; two infant sons, Michael and Gary Matthews; sister, Wilma Johnson. Mrs. Matthews...
Arthur W. Smith, Jr
Jul 22, 2020
Yadkinville It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Arthur William Smith, Jr. on July 22, 2020. Art was born on March 18, 1929 in Mt. Harris, Colorado without a doctor. The oldest of five (Jack, Hazel, Phyllis and Jim,) Art became the head of the household at 16, when his father died in a coal mining...
Marty Wayne Beverly
Jul 20, 2020
Marty Wayne Beverly, 58, passed away Monday July 20, 2020. He was born August 14, 1961 in West Virginia to the late Randall Dale Beverly and Nellie Glass Beverly. Mr. Beverly was a member of Mount Bethel Baptist Church where he enjoyed working the Bus Ministry. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, playing the guitar, reading his Bible and going to...
Sherlie Hobson Reece
Jul 20, 2020
Sherlie Ann Hobson Reece, 75, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. She was born August 5, 1944 in Yadkin County to the late Thad Hobson and Lucy Sizemore Hobson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, David Lee Reece; sisters, Grace Jester, Ethel Hobson. Surviving is her son, Christopher Reece; granddaughter, Dorian M....
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