Obituaries
Pauline (Polly) Martin Reece
Jun 12, 2020
Mrs. Pauline “Polly” Martin Reece, 96, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 at Trinity Elms in Clemmons, NC. She was born on December 14, 1923 at East Bend, NC to Troy Wesley and Pearl Dezern Martin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Foy W. Reece of 59 years; two brothers, Colonel Thomas...
Eugenia "Dinky" Wishon Cheek
Jun 11, 2020
Loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mrs. Eugenia “Dinky” Bell Wishon Cheek, age 85, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020. She was born on January 13, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Ezra Sanford Wishon and Mattie Alberta Reavis Wishon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Cheek; a sister, Hazel Wishon; and...
Dorothy Frye Brooks
Jun 11, 2020
Dorothy Frye Brooks, 85, of Greensboro, NC died peacefully on June 11, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital after a sudden illness. Born in Greensboro, she was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Mae Frye, and her husband of 57 years John C. Brooks, Jr., her beloved children, Geoffrey Brooks and daughter Cassandra Brooks. Dot is survived by her...
Benjamin Adam Baum
Jun 11, 2020
Boonville – Benjamin Adam Baum, 41, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020. He was born December 25, 1978 in Erie County, Pennsylvania to Robert David Baum and Debora Stebbins Taylor. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Baum. Surviving is his mother, Debora (Jeffery) Taylor; brother, Robert (Rebecca) Baum; and several other family members. A celebration of life...
Tricia "Trish" Shires Carter
Jun 10, 2020
Tricia “Trish” Renee Shires Carter, age 49, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020. She was born on June 4, 1971 in Rowan County to Carolyn O’Dell Taylor Welch and the late Glenn Farris Shires. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a sister, Pamela Marie Shires; step-father, Richard “Dick” Welch. In addition to her mother, she...
Joseph Andrew Chulick
Jun 9, 2020
Joseph Andrew Chulick, 37, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020. He was born July 18, 1982 in Cambria County, Pennsylvania to Joseph “Joe” Stephen Chulick and Patricia “Patti” Maureen Costlow Chulick. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George T. Chulick, and Theresa Roseann Chulick; maternal grandparents, Eugene Bernard Costlow, and Bertha May Costlow. In addition to his...
Benjamin Charlie Spillman, Jr.
Jun 8, 2020
East Bend – Benjamin Charlie Spillman, Jr., 60, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020. He was born in Yadkin County to the late Benjamin Charlie Spillman, Sr. and Violet Dezern Spillman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Judson Spillman and Michael Spillman. Surviving is his wife, Linda Boyer Spillman; daughter, Jennifer (George)...
Michael Robert Traphofner
Jun 7, 2020
Hamptonville Michael Robert Traphofner, 56, went home to be with the Lord on June 7th, 2020. Mike was born to Robert and Virginia Traphofner on March 19, 1964 in New Jersey. He will be welcomed in heaven by his mother Virginia, sister Carol Halverson, father-in-law Jackie Snow, brother-in-law Ned Barnes, and his beloved dogs Bandit, Bink, and Stryder. Mike loved...
Alice Brendle Wishon
Jun 6, 2020
Alice Brendle Wishon, age 91, of Boonville, NC went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020. Alice was born on a farm near Boonville on June 24, 1928 in Yadkin County to Carl and Cora Shore Brendle. She was the sister to now deceased brothers Ben (Ruby) and Herbert (Lois) Brendle. She was a member of Deep...
Charles "Chuck" Fredrick Kenney
Jun 6, 2020
Charles “Chuck” Fredrick Kenney,72, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his home. He was born in Surry County on October 24, 1947; son of the late Charles Ulysses Kenney and Betty Lawrence Madacsi. SSG Chuck Kenney, retired, was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the U. S. Army, a member of the VFW Post 10346 and worked as...
Gerald Ruffin Miller
Jun 6, 2020
Shallotte Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Ruffin Miller, 59, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his home. Jerry was born April 6, 1961 in Surry County. He was the son of Tommy Lee Miller, Sr. and Wanda Miller Anderson. Jerry loved animals and had the biggest heart. In addition to his father, Jerry was preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy...
Thomas Leak Matthews
Jun 5, 2020
Matthews East Bend- Mr. Thomas Leak Matthews (76), known as Tommy, Daddy, and Pawpaw, of East Bend, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 with his daughters by his side. He was born on February 19, 1944 to Junior Leak and Earline Vestal Matthews. Tommy was retired from R.J. Reynolds after 33 years of service. He especially loved spending time with...
Richard Clyde Gray, Jr.
Jun 3, 2020
Ronda Mr. Richard Clyde Gray, Jr., 63, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at his home. Mr. Gray was born February 15, 1957 in Guilford County. Richard enjoyed spending time with his dogs, which will be available for adoption through the Wilkes County Animal Shelter under Richards name. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gray was preceded in death by...
Alma Caudle Haynes
Jun 2, 2020
Alma Caudle Haynes passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on June 2, 2020. Alma was born May 28, 1944 to Paul Hampton Caudle & Lena McCollum Caudle. She graduated from Yadkinville High School in 1962. She married Charles Haynes in 1963, and they made their home in Lone Hickory. Alma loved reading, traveling, shopping, watching westerns,...
Michael Richard Jarina
Jun 2, 2020
Yadkinville Michael Richard Jarina, 75, passed away Tuesday June 2, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mike was born March 18th, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to Michael and Marie Alcott Jarina. A guitar player, his musical career included The Bonneville’s, The Del Satins, The 5 Showstoppers, and duet with Rick Ricciardi. He loved fishing, woodworking, James Bond, Columbo, and Bryers Strawberry...
Kathryn Brown Shore
Jun 1, 2020
Yadkinville Mrs. Bertha Kathryn” Brown Shore, 87, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at Willowbrook Health and Rehab. Mrs. Shore was born February 24, 1933 in Yadkin County to Buster and Fannie Brooks Brown. She was a member of Mtn. View Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking, gardening and cleaning. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shore was preceded in death...
Ernest Mauldin
Jun 1, 2020
Hamptonville Mr. Hubert "Ernest" Mauldin, 76 of Hamptonville, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1944 in Surry County to Hubert and Annie Trivette Mauldin. Ernest was a graduate of West Yadkin High School and a member of Zion Baptist Church. He was a farmer, a merchant, and truck driver. His greatest...
Robert Lee Ruckman
May 29, 2020
Robert Lee Ruckman, 73, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. He was born September 8, 1946 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Robert Raymond Ruckman and Margaret Smith Ruckman. He is survived by his sons, Rob (Heather) Ruckman, and Russ (Annie) Ruckman; grandchildren, Kennedy Wale, Brayden Ruckman, Riley Ruckman, and Reese Ruckman; sisters, Margie (Joe) Conley, Wendy (Gary) Yurco;...
Mildred Dean Gentry Wilhelm
May 27, 2020
Mildred Dean Gentry Wilhelm, 81, passed away Wednesday May 27, 2020. Mrs. Wilhelm was born November 29, 1938 in Wilkes County to the late Clyde Gentry and Marie Billings Gentry. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fred Alvin Wilhelm, and a brother Jeff Gentry. Surviving are two sisters Margaret Gentry Haynes, Sue Gentry (James) Vestal; very...
Bryan Carrington Cuningham
May 27, 2020
Bryan Carrington Cuningham of Clemmons passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2020 with a heart attack. Bryan was a lifelong residence of Clemmons, NC and was a Journeyman Electrician having worked for several companies over the years and was known as an outstanding worker. He attended local schools and graduated from Forsyth Technical Community College. He loved to hike with...
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