Obituaries
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...
Tommy Lee Smith
May 26, 2020
Tommy Lee Smith, age 73, passed away May 26, 2020. He was born on October 1, 1946 in Forsyth County to CC Smith Jr., and Virginia Lee James Hodges. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Smith, and sister Bonnie Kemp. He is survived by his sister, Sandra (Fred) Cain; brother, David Smith;...
Lucille Burchette Lyon
May 26, 2020
Violet Lucille (Burchette) Lyon, age 83, of East Bend passed to her heavenly home Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She was born in Wilkes County, NC to Granville and Elsie Billings Burchette on November 7, 1936. She was a faithful member of East Bend Baptist Church and in her earlier years, her passion was teaching pre-school age children. She was a...
Richard Parks Renegar
May 25, 2020
Richard Parks Renegar, 57, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born August 22, 1962 in Yadkin County to Jerry Parks Renegar and Doris Brown Renegar. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, but his grandkids was his biggest love. He also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and drag racing. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry...
Grace Juanita Welch Phillips
May 25, 2020
Grace Juanita Welch Phillips, 96, passed away Monday May 25, 2020. She was the youngest child born August 24, 1923 to Samuel Welch and Emma Speer Welch. Mrs. Phillips moved from High Point to Yadkin County in the 1930’s to live on the farm. She made you feel welcomed every time you visited her. She was a wonderful cook, avid...
Michael Foy Dickens
May 24, 2020
Michael Foy Dickens, 64, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020. He was born December 24, 1955 in Forsyth County to the late Foy William Dickens and Sarah Claudine Blankenship Dickens. Mr. Dickens lived a quiet life on the farm, and he loved watching all types of sports and wartime history. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Annie Sloop Shore
May 23, 2020
Hamptonville Mrs. Annie Sloop Shore, 95, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Mrs. Shore was born October 7, 1924 in Surry County to Henry Monroe and Cora Lee Mounce Sloop. She was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church. Annie was an amazing cook and anyone who came to visit her had to eat before...
Paul Gray Martin
May 23, 2020
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Hamptonville- Mr. Paul Gray Martin, 80, of US Highway 21 passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born December 16, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Paul F. and Mazie Sturgell Martin. Mr. Martin owned and operated Martin Paint Company in Statesville for several years. He was a member of Hanes...
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