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Gerald Gray Todd

Gerald Gray Todd

Jul 9, 2019

Gerald Gray Todd, 92, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019. He was born in Yadkin County on October 6, 1926 to the late Alonzo Lee Todd and Margaret Lucinda Hoots Todd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Maxine Brown Todd; daughter-in-law Margaret Todd; brothers Carl Todd, Woodrow Todd, Sherman Todd, Herbert Todd; sisters...

Mabel Griffin Carter

Mabel Griffin Carter

Jul 8, 2019

Mrs. Mabel Griffin Carter, 90, of Pfafftown passed away Monday July 8, 2019 at Vienna Village Assisted Living.  Mrs. Carter was born July 1, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late Oliver Grover Griffin and Bessie Speer Griffin.  She graduated from East Bend High School and Draughn’s Business College.  She married her beloved husband Ivery Thomas Carter on February 21,...

Robert "Butch" Dewitt Holbrook

Robert "Butch" Dewitt Holbrook

Jul 7, 2019

Robert Dewitt “Butch” Holbrook, 59, passed away Sunday July 7, 2019. He was born June 15, 1960 in Surry County to David Holbrook, Jr. and Lucille Wishon Holbrook. Butch worked several years for Carl Rose & Sons, recently employed by B&G Foods. He was preceded in death by his father David Holbrook, Jr.; paternal grandparents David and Ruby Holbrook; maternal...

Lydia Adams Logan

Lydia Adams Logan

Jul 6, 2019

Logan East Bend – Mrs. Lydia Adams Logan, 78, of East Bend went home to the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Trellis Supportive Care. She was born June 13, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Arthur Edward and Thursie Alley Adams.  Mrs. Logan was a beloved mother who enjoyed flower gardening, painting, and fashion.  She loved her...

Martha Gunter Stanley

Martha Gunter Stanley

Jul 4, 2019

Martha Lee Gunter Stanley, age 85, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. She was born September 29, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Clifton Lee Gunter and Daisy Marie Baity Gunter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ray Harold Stanley; sons Harold Ray Stanley, Randy Autrey Stanley; brothers Wiley Gunter, L.C. Gunter;...

Grace St. John Matthews

Grace St. John Matthews

Jul 4, 2019

Matthews East Bend- Mrs. Grace  St. John Matthews is now in the arms of our Lord. She gained her wings and took flight on July 4, 2019. She was born in Wilkes County on December 27, 1930 to Noah and Nellie Masten St. John. She was an employee of Hanes Knitware for 35 years. Grace loved working in her flowers...

Pauline Dezern Mosteller

Pauline Dezern Mosteller

Jul 4, 2019

Mosteller Boonville – Pauline Dezern Mosteller, 99, passed away July 4, 2019 celebrating with Jesus. She was born January 22, 1920 in Surry County to the late Rovy Dezern and Stella Smith Dezern Calloway.  Pauline was the oldest member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Warren Jeter...

Fred Alton Fowler

Fred Alton Fowler

Jul 4, 2019

Yadkinville – Fred Alton Fowler, 80, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 04, 2019. He was born January 22, 1939 in Alleghany County to the late Lester and Ada Atwood Fowler.  Fred retired from RJReynolds after 33 years with the company.  He was also a member of the Air Force Reserves.  He was happiest surrounded by his...

Laura Kate Matthews Sparks

Laura Kate Matthews Sparks

Jul 3, 2019

Laura Kate Matthews Sparks, 87, passed away peacefully at Yadkin Nursing Center on Wednesday July 3, 2019. She was born in Surry County, NC on February 18, 1932; daughter of the late General Dewey Matthews and Stacie Wall Matthews, was a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church and attended Boonville High School. Mrs. Sparks retired from R J Reynolds Tobacco...

Nancy Anne Caldwell Brooks

Nancy Anne Caldwell Brooks

Jul 2, 2019

Nancy Anne Caldwell Brooks, 74, entered into her eternal resting place with her Lord and Savior on July 2, 2019. She was born April 20, 1945 to the late Milford Morrison Caldwell and Myrtle Hegler Caldwell. Mrs. Brooks loved playing Bingo, watching Nascar, and had an avid love for Animals. On July 10, 2019 Billy and Nancy would have celebrated...

Robert Elmer Allgood

Robert Elmer Allgood

Jul 1, 2019

Robert Elmer Allgood, age 74, passed away July 1, 2019. He was born April 2, 1945 in Forsyth County to Forest Elmer Allgood and Lena Mae Shore Allgood. Mr. Allgood was preceded in death by his father Forest Elmer Allgood; sister Doris Baity; grandsons Jacob Steelman, Ethan Steelman. He is survived by his wife Louise Bowles Allgood; daughter Valerie (Ronald)...

Sabrina Ireland Pardue

Sabrina Ireland Pardue

Jul 1, 2019

Sabrina Lynn Ireland Pardue, 53, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 1, 2019. She was born February 15, 1966 in Iredell County to the late Miles William Ireland and Lola Faye Snow. In addition to her parents Mrs. Pardue was proceeded in death by a cousin Darin Shore. She is survived by her husband Darryl Pardue; children Anna (Brandon) Hurd, Hope...

Max "Fred" Frederick Pardue

Max "Fred" Frederick Pardue

Jun 29, 2019

Hamptonville – Max Frederick “Fred” Pardue, 89, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 unexpectantly at his home. Fred was a skilled woodsman, mechanic, and metal worker.  Repurposing and giving life to worn out and rusty equipment was his passion.  He worked as a self-employed logger, heavy equipment operator, truck driver, and truck/auto mechanic.  His mechanic jobs included time with Winebarger...

Lucy Wyatt Bennett

Lucy Wyatt Bennett

Jun 28, 2019

Lucy Wyatt Bennett, 92, passed away peacefully at SECU Hospice Care Center on Friday June 28, 2019. She was born in Bluefield, W VA; daughter of the late Earnest Morgan Wyatt and Doshie Walker Wyatt. She was a longtime member of Huntsville Baptist Church, where she served as Sunday School teacher for many years. She loved to quilt, do Biblical...

Patsy Elizabeth Melton Howard

Patsy Elizabeth Melton Howard

Jun 28, 2019

Patsy Elizabeth Melton Howard, 69, passed away Friday June 28, 2019. She was born January 10, 1950 in Surry County to the late Wilson Asbury Melton, Jr. and Julia Elizabeth Hutchens Melton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bud Wilkins, grandparents Wilson and Grace Melton. Surviving is her son Michael (Cynthia) Little. The family will receive...

John Lawrence Warden

John Lawrence Warden

Jun 28, 2019

John Lawrence Warden, 88, passed away Friday June 28, 2019. He was born September 12, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Wesley Warden and Effie Steelman Warden. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Jennie Vee Collins Warden; daughter Judy Rebecca Warden; two sisters; five brothers. Surviving are a daughter Janet Faye Warden; numerous nieces and...

Shirley Stanley Mahan

Shirley Stanley Mahan

Jun 26, 2019

Hamptonville Mrs. Shirley Mae Stanley Mahan, 79, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Mahan was born May 26, 1940 in Davie County to Claude Stanley and Frances Anderson Lash. She was a member of Way of Life Tabernacle Church. She enjoyed singing and playing the piano. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mahan was preceded...

Sara Lou Amburn Brown

Sara Lou Amburn Brown

Jun 26, 2019

July 24, 1930 – June 26, 2019 Boonville - Mrs. Sara Lou Amburn Brown passed away Wednesday, June 26 at Pruitt Health, Elkin, NC. Sara Lou was born in Boonville, NC to the late Luther and Martha Oakley Amburn. She graduated from Boonville High School and Rowan Memorial Hospital of Nursing in Salisbury, NC. She worked as a R.N. in...

Evelyn Stanley Haynes

Evelyn Stanley Haynes

Jun 19, 2019

Haynes Mrs. Evelyn Stanley Haynes, 87, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2019 at the Brian Center Health and Retirement Center in Lincolnton N.C. Mrs. Haynes was born to the late Gerthie and Mittie Barker Stanley in Yadkin County on February 28th, 1932. She graduated from Jonesville High School and lived entire life in Yadkin County, until she relocated to...

Katheryn Allen Steelman

Katheryn Allen Steelman

Jun 16, 2019

Yadkinville Mrs. Katheryn Allen Steelman, 82, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Steelman was born September 2, 1936 in Davie County to Herman and Pansy Hauser Allen. She was a good cook and enjoyed crocheting. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Steelman was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee Steelman; a son, Phillip...

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