Obituaries

Frances Long Stokes

Frances Long Stokes

May 4, 2020

Hamptonville Mrs. Frances Lee Long Stokes, 93, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at Willowbrook Rehab. Mrs. Stokes was born February 8, 1927 to Robert and Susan Viola Trivette Long. She was a member of Longtown UMC and enjoyed sewing, cooking, fishing and playing Rook. Mrs. Stokes retired from Western Electric. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stokes was preceded...

Louella Adams Davis

Louella Adams Davis

May 3, 2020

Louella Adams Davis, 75, passed away Sunday May 3, 2020. She was born October 19, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Allen Ellwood Adams and Lela Mae York Adams. Mrs. Davis was a member of Shacktown Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Burley Adams. Surviving are her husband Jackie Evan Davis; two sons...

Janet Wood Longworth

Janet Wood Longworth

May 2, 2020

Dobson – Janet Elizabeth Wood Longworth, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 2, 2020 after she fought a good fight. She retired from West Point Stevens after several years of service. Everyone who knew her said she was the sweetest, most loving person they ever met. Janet enjoyed bluegrass and ole timey music. She...

Shelby Wooten Vestal

Shelby Wooten Vestal

Apr 28, 2020

East Bend – Shelby Wooten Vestal, 81, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4-7, went home to live with her Lord and Savior on April 28, 2020. She was born January 13, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Pride and Lola Wall Wooten. Shelby loved spending time...

Stephen Elijah Tulbert

Stephen Elijah Tulbert

Apr 26, 2020

Stephen Elijah Tulbert

 

UNION GROVE – Mr. Stephen Elijah Tulbert went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital after a two year long courageous battle with cancer and related medical issues. He was 73 years old. 

 

Stephen was born December 15, 1946, in Union Grove, to the late...

Timothy Daniel Lineberry

Timothy Daniel Lineberry

Apr 26, 2020

Timothy Daniel Lineberry, 61, passed away Sunday April 26, 2020. He was born September 18, 1958 in Surry County to the late Claude James Lineberry and Grace Andrews Lineberry. Mr. Lineberry was President of Gilmer Cox Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Edna Kay Pinnix. Surviving are his wife Tina Cox Lineberry; daughter Lauren L. (Jason)...

Marie Thompson Long

Marie Thompson Long

Apr 26, 2020

Long Jonesville – Marie Thompson Long, 99, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was born October 19, 1920 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late John Smith Thompson and Emma “Leota” Wood Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Tremaine Long; daughter, Lana Marie Cave; sisters, Retha Everidge, Frieda Hall, Jacqueline...

James Preston Davis

James Preston Davis

Apr 23, 2020

East Bend James Preston “Bud” Davis passed away into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the age of 78. Bud was born on October 2, 1941 in Anderson, South Carolina to parents James Albert Davis and Ella Mae Davis. Bud is survived by love of his life, Anita Davis, who he married...

Greyson Ezra Kai Couch

Greyson Ezra Kai Couch

Apr 20, 2020

Yadkinville Infant Greyson Ezra Kai Couch, 8 months, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020. Greyson was born August 19, 2019 in Forsyth County to Matthew Couch and Karisa Robertson. In addition to his parents, Greyson is survived by his step father, Nick Souther; grandparents, Peggy (Robert) Hutchens, Greta Couch, and Anthony McGee; step grandparents, Gayla Durham and Roger (Debra) Souther;...

Bobby William Jenkins, Sr.

Bobby William Jenkins, Sr.

Apr 20, 2020

Dobson Rev. Bobby William Jenkins, Sr., 77, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at Pruitt Healthcare and Rehab. Mr. Jenkins was born December 6, 1942 in Surry County to John William and Gladys Whitaker Jenkins. He served as a pastor for many years, lastly at Christian Outreach Assembly. Mr. Jenkins loved tools, made knives, and had many hobbies. In addition...

Ivan Thomas Herko

Ivan Thomas Herko

Apr 20, 2020

Hamptonville Mr. Ivan Thomas Herko, 46, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Care Center. Tom was born August 5, 1973 in Rochester, NY to Joseph Charles Herko and Retta Florida Herko-Pierce. He enjoyed hunting and camping and worked as a carpenter for many years. In addition to his parents, Tom is survived by his three...

Betty Jean Reece Caudle

Betty Jean Reece Caudle

Apr 19, 2020

Betty Jean Reece Caudle, age 75, passed away April 19, 2020. She was born April 26, 1944 in Yadkin County to the late William Henry and Lethia Hutchens Reece. Betty loved her flowers, and enjoyed taking pictures of flowers, birds, autumn trees, snow, and her loved ones. She was selfless, caring, generous, and humble, and loved her family more than...

Joseph "Joe" Bailey Brandon

Joseph "Joe" Bailey Brandon

Apr 19, 2020

Joseph Bailey Brandon, 89, passed away Sunday April 19, 2020. He was born July 1, 1930 in Iredell County to the late Byron Bragg Brandon and Mabel Renegar Brandon. Mr. Brandon Served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a charter member of the Lone Hickory Fire Department and a Life Member of the VFW Post 10346....

Moises Velazquez Duarte

Moises Velazquez Duarte

Apr 18, 2020

Moises Velazquez Duarte, 81, passed away Saturday April 18, 2020. He was born September 4, 1938 in Mexico to the late Concepcion Velazquez and Anita Duarte Galindo. Surviving are his wife Odocia Manzanares; children Humbertina Velazquez, Heliodoro Duarte, Marfelia Velazquez, Heriberto Velazquez, Humberto Velazquez; sisters Magdalena Duarte, Maria Duarte. There will be no public visitation but people can come view...

June Brown Gentle

June Brown Gentle

Apr 18, 2020

Yadkinville – Clarice June Brown Gentle, 89, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020. She was born August 8, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Arvil Lorenzo Brown and Helen Hutchens Brown. June was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, George Walter Gentle; sisters, Carolyn Goss,...

Sue Weaver Flynt

Sue Weaver Flynt

Apr 17, 2020

Sue Weaver Flynt, 76, passed away Friday April 17, 2020. She was born February 5, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Forest Weaver and Iris Wood Weaver. Surviving are her husband Harry Cletys Flynt, Jr.; three sons Tony (Michele) Flynt, Lane (Sandra) Flynt, Daniel (Deana) Flynt; grandchildren Alex Flynt, Stephanie Flynt, Eli Flynt, Asa Flynt, Justin Flynt, Kimberly Flynt;...

Jacquelyn Ann Ayers Harris

Jacquelyn Ann Ayers Harris

Apr 17, 2020

Jacquelyn Ann Ayers Harris, 63, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at her home. She was born in Forsyth county on June 15, 1956 to the daughter of the late Jack Ayers and Margaret Dazern Hawley. Jacquelyn was of the Christian faith, She knew her Jesus as ,her Lord and Savor and worked with US Postal Service as a...

Tammie Jeanene Pardue

Tammie Jeanene Pardue

Apr 17, 2020

Tammie Jeanene Caudle Pardue, 47, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at her home. She was born May 31, 1972 in Virginia to the late Gary Caudle and Mildred Mullis Caudle. Tammie loved her family and taking care of each of them. Surviving are her beloved husband; Jamie Pardue, her two daughters; Kara Pardue and Samantha Pardue (Frank Martin),...

Stephen Wayne Driver

Stephen Wayne Driver

Apr 16, 2020

Mount Airy - Stephen Wayne Driver, 71, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020. Born October 26, 1948 to the late Jesse Travis Driver and Mary Luna Lowery Driver, he grew up in Yadkin County. In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ina Howell and a brother, Travis Driver. Surviving are his wife Judy Baity Driver;...

Ryan Scott Hutchens

Ryan Scott Hutchens

Apr 15, 2020

Ryan Scott Hutchens, age 39, passed away April 15, 2020. He was born on October 9, 1980 in Forsyth County to Roger and Ann Chandler Hutchens. He was preceded in death by his infant sister Crystal Dawn Hutchens and paternal grandfather Raymond Hutchens. Ryan enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his great love was music and he had an amazing voice. In...