Obituaries
Joseph Billie "Bill" Steelman
Dec 31, 2018
Steelman
Ronda- Joseph Billie “Bill” Steelman, Sr., 94, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 in his home following a lengthy illness. Bill was born on January 15, 1924 in Yadkin County to Joe Henderson and Elma Cass Steelman. He grew up and attended school in Yadkin County. Following graduation from West Yadkin High School, he served our country in...
Robert Sherll Loflin
Dec 30, 2018
Mr. Robert Sherell Loflin, 83, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. Mr. Loflin was born July 6, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Joseph Hugh Loflin and Flossie Ruppard Loflin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Lane Loflin and a sister Pansy Furchess. He is survived by two sons, Jeffery Loflin, Scott...
Nolan Lee Williams
Dec 30, 2018
Williams East Bend – Nolan Lee Williams, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. He was born January 30, 2017 in Forsyth County to James Gray Williams and Kaylee Brooke Justice. Nolan was very strong and courageous during his 23 months; he was always able to give us a smile. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles Justice, Sr.;...
Elsie Reeves Lineberry
Dec 29, 2018
Lineberry East Bend – Elsie Reeves Lineberry, 92, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018. She was born August 29, 1926 in Alleghany County to the late Kilby Reeves and Bettie Poe Reeves. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Delmer Ray Lineberry; sisters, Ada Crater, Retha Smith, Rowena Reeves; brothers, Jessie Mack Reeves,...
Jessica Wynn Talley
Dec 28, 2018
Jessica Wynn Talley, 41, of Yadkinville, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at Novant-Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Yadkin County on March 24, 1977 to Ronald Eugene Talley and Patricia Coffey Hurst. She was preceded in death by her fraternal grandparents, Grady and Nellie Talley and her maternal grandfather Howard Coffey. Jessica had compassion for all furry animals...
Roger Dale Ashley
Dec 27, 2018
Liberty Mr. Roger Dale Ashley, 75, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 at his home. Mr. Ashley was born April 13, 1943 in Yadkin County to Ernest and Thelma Cozart Ashley. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ashley was preceded in death by a sister, Roseanne Ashley. He is survived by three children, Roger Darin Ashley (Debbie Benge), Kelli (Gary)...
George Kenneth Allred, Sr.
Dec 24, 2018
Allred
Hamptonville- Mr. George Kenneth “Ken” Allred, Sr., 88, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. Ken was born September 6, 1930 to Reuben Aldas and Emma Myers Allred. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Hamptonville, where he once served as Sunday School Superintendent, UMYF Counselor,...
Richard Plannington Smith Jr.
Dec 23, 2018
Richard Plannington Smith, Jr., 71, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. He was born September 29, 1947 in Avery County to the late Richard Plannington Smith, Sr. and Lucille Helen Whittington Smith. Richard was a member of Grapevine Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He enjoyed...
Vicki Lou Shore Vestal
Dec 23, 2018
Jonesville Mrs. Vicki Lou Shore Vestal, 64, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Curis Nursing Center. Mrs. Vestal was born September 11, 1954 in Yadkin County to the late Coolidge and Annie Pearl Reece Shore. She was a wonderful wife, mother and best friend. Mrs. Vestal is survived by her husband of 21 years, Michael Wayne Brown; three sons,...
Carolyn Goodwin Reavis
Dec 19, 2018
Carolyn Goodwin Reavis, 70, passed away Wednesday December 19, 2018. She was born October 12, 1948 in Iredell County to the late Grady Morton Goodwin and Imogene Dickens Goodwin. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Leonard Goodwin, Keith Goodwin; sister in law Carmen Goodwin. Surviving are her husband Kenneth Reavis; two daughters Kimberly (Steven) Foster, Jenny...
Robert Junior Edwards
Dec 17, 2018
Hamptonville Mr. Robert Junior Edwards, 87, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin. Mr. Edwards was born April 18, 1931 in Surry County to Weaver and Ruby Crouse Edwards. He was a member of Mtn. Grove UMC and enjoyed watching westerns, fishing and hunting. Mr. Edwards farmed most of his life and retired from Smurfit...
Kate McKnight Burton
Dec 17, 2018
- Mrs. Kate McKnight Burton, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 17, 2018, at Yadkin Nursing Center. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and loving caregiver of many children. Mrs. Burton was born May 2, 1927 in Yadkin County the daughter of Fate and Urseal Reece McKnight. Mrs. Burton was...
Carl Hampton Allman
Dec 16, 2018
Allman East Bend- Mr. Carl Hampton Allman, 88, of East Bend, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at his home. He was born in Yadkin County on May 29, 1930 to John and Estelle Blakely Allman. Mr. Allman was a truck driver for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for many years from which he retired. He vacationed often at White Lake...
Archie Dean King
Dec 16, 2018
Archie Dean King, 77, received his Angel Wings Sunday December 16, 2018. He was born February 4, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Miles Wheeler King and Martha DeEtte Rilley King. He was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church. He was a graduate of West Yadkin High School Class of 1959. Archie was an avid gardener and loved...
Lawton Asher Layne
Dec 15, 2018
Infant Lawton Asher Layne, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018. He was born November 2, 2018 in Wilkesboro to Matthew and Chastin Layne. Lawton is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents Mark and Lisa Eller; paternal grandparents Tammy Layne (Gary Conley) and David Layne (Teresa); great uncle Mike Shumaker. A private graveside service will be conducted at later date. Online...
Hilda Gilley
Dec 13, 2018
Hilda Gay Wagoner Gilley, 77, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was born August 2, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Richard and Augusta Daye Wagoner. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Larry Ray Gilley. Mrs. Gilley was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church where she was very active in...
Harry Lee Wrights
Dec 12, 2018
Lewisville Mr. Harry Lee Wrights, 86, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Wrights was born September 21, 1932 in Forsyth County to William and Paralea Moser Wrights. He was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church and was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean War. He enjoyed deer hunting and...
Judith Patrick Hodges
Dec 12, 2018
Yadkinville Judith P. Hodges. “Nana”, 65, of Yadkinville, North Carolina, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at her residence following a battle with cancer. Judy was born on December 10, 1953. She was a lifelong homemaker and devoted Mama to her daughter, son-in-law and grandsons. She is survived by her life partner for thirty years and love of her life, George...
Norma Jean Minick Lowder
Dec 12, 2018
Elkin Mrs. Norma Jean Minick Lowder, 85, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin. Mrs. Lowder was born August 8, 1933 in Surry County to Earl and Sarah Rose Minick. She was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church for over 50 years where she served as the church clerk for many years. She also...
Betty Lou Chappell
Dec 11, 2018
Chappell
Hamptonville- Betty Lou Chappell, 91, passed away peacefully at Chatham Nursing Center, Tuesday, December 11, 2018. She was born September 19, 1927 in Yadkin County the last of 10 children to the late James Sanford “Jim” Chappell and Ella Novella Hemric Chappell. Ms Chappell enjoyed inside work and was an excellent cook. She was a member of Swaims Baptist...
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