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Gary Weisner Howell

Gary Weisner Howell

Nov 18, 2018

Mr. Gary Weisner Howell, 76, formerly of Hamptonville, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018. He was born on February 21, 1942, in Yadkin County to the late George C. Howell and Margaret Sloan Howell of Yadkinville, NC. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where his talent as a carpenter is enjoyed each Sunday by...

Marie Howard Welborn

Marie Howard Welborn

Nov 17, 2018

Welborn Hamptonville – Ruby “Marie” Howard Welborn, 92, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018. She was born April 9, 1926 in Forsyth County to the late Clarence McKinley Howard and Ruth Bailey Howard.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Coy Edward Welborn;  sisters, Naomi McGuire, Juanita Swaim, Sue Welborn, Grace Howard; brother,...

Sanford "Carl" Hoots

Sanford "Carl" Hoots

Nov 17, 2018

Sanford “Carl” Hoots, 77, passed away Saturday November 17, 2018. He was born September 20, 1941 to the late Augustine and Eva Belle Reavis Hoots. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Gerald Hoots, Herbert Hoots. Surviving are two daughters Regina (Dustin) Clontz, Sandy (Ken) Pittman; grandchildren...

Jimmy Ray Holcomb

Jimmy Ray Holcomb

Nov 17, 2018

Jimmy Ray Holcomb, 85, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018. He was born in Alleghany County on March 25, 1933 to the late Raymond and Margie Tilley Holcomb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Marinda Triplett, Kathy Winters; two brothers Raymond Holcomb Jr., Jerry Wayne Holcomb. Mr. Holcomb was a member of Fall...

David Lewis Williams

David Lewis Williams

Nov 17, 2018

David Lewis Williams, 69, passed away on Saturday November 17, 2018 at Forsyth-Novant medical center. He was born in Union County on May 20, 1949; son of the late Lewis Wilson Williams and Aileen Hartis Williams. David was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church and retired from North Carolina Farm Bureau. He loved Hunting, Playing golf, yardwork and wood...

Rassie Jane Shore Hunter

Rassie Jane Shore Hunter

Nov 16, 2018

Rassie Jane Shore Hunter, 83, passed away on Friday November 16, 2018 at Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin, NC. She was born in Yadkin County on November 7, 1935; daughter of the late Ruben Shore and Maude Money Shore. Rassie was a member Longtown Pentecostal Holiness Church, attended West Yadkin Baptist Church and retired from Haines Hosiery Mill.She was preceded...

Shirley "Sherrill" Gray Hutchens

Shirley "Sherrill" Gray Hutchens

Nov 15, 2018

Shirley Gray “Sherrill” Hutchens, 83, passed away Thursday November 15, 2018. Mr. Hutchens was born July 15, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Charlie and Vicie Myers Hutchens. He proudly served in the US Navy where he retired after 21 ½ years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Ricky Hutchens; three sisters Adalene Dobbins,...

Kristi Stanley Vanhoy

Kristi Stanley Vanhoy

Nov 15, 2018

JonesvilleMrs. Kristi Michele Stanley Vanhoy, 56, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Vanhoy was born September 28, 1962 in Surry County to Charles Donald Stanley and the late Mary Byrd Stanley. She was a member of Heaven Bound Baptist Church. Her biggest enjoyment in life was her grandson Gavin “Toot”.In addition to her mother, Mrs....

Melissa Hutchens Hicks

Melissa Hutchens Hicks

Nov 14, 2018

Hicks Yadkinville – Melissa Ann Hutchens Hicks, 39, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was born October 30, 1979 in Yadkin County to Deborah Vestal Rochester.  She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Gray Hutchens; grandfather, Leo Vestal.  Surviving is her son, Dyllon Wayne Hutchens; fiancé, Jeff Coble; mother, Deborah Rochester; sister, Michelle (Nathan) Hutchens; brother, Donald...

Zetta Williams Steelman

Zetta Williams Steelman

Nov 14, 2018

Zetta Grey Williams Steelman, 83, passed away on November 14, 2018 at Willowbrook Nursing Center.  She was born in Yadkin County on November 17, 1934 daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson Williams and Edith Willard Williams. Zetta was a member of the Shacktown Church of Christ and a homemaker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Ronald Leon Morgan

Ronald Leon Morgan

Nov 13, 2018

Ronald Leon Morgan, 62, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He was born February 6, 1956 in Louisiana to the late David Leon Morgan and Barbara Jean Callahan. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by son Anthony Leon Morgan. He is survived by his children Shannon Morgan, Ashley Morgan (Corey Watson); their mother Pamela Motsinger;...

Della Rose Newman Byrd

Della Rose Newman Byrd

Nov 12, 2018

Mrs. Della Rose Newman Byrd, 82, passed away to her heavenly home to join her Lord and Savior, her loving husband and precious mother and father.  Mrs. Byrd was born February 19, 1936 in Yadkin County to Roy and Gladys Chappell Newman.  She was a member of Swaims Baptist Church where she enjoyed helping supply flower arrangements for the church...

Elise Fleming Pendry

Elise Fleming Pendry

Nov 11, 2018

Boonville Elise Fleming Pendry, 88, of Boonvile, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018. She was born in Yadkin County on May 1, 1930 to Paul and Evva Poindexter Fleming. Mrs. Pendry was a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church. She worked at the Gazebo in Reynolda Village for 33 years and taught upholstery at Surry Community College. In addition to...

Sherry Williams Henley

Sherry Williams Henley

Nov 11, 2018

Henley

Boonville-  Mrs. Sherry Williams Henley, 51, of Longtown Road passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  She was born April 6, 1967 in Yadkin County to the late Clay Robson and Nancy Jester Williams.  She worked for over 15 years with Yadkin County Department of Social Services, and worked over 30 years with Yadkin...

Alan Ralph Hutchens

Alan Ralph Hutchens

Nov 10, 2018

Yadkinville Mr. Alan Ralph Hutchens, 71, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Hutchens was born August 17, 1947 in Forsyth County to Ralph and Annie Pearl Choplin Hutchens. His enjoyment came from spending time with his family, (“Ellie Pop”, "Booty", Alana & Chris) Sunday dinners, baseball, dance, and fishing. Everyone knows that most...

Ned Watts Barnes, Jr.

Ned Watts Barnes, Jr.

Nov 8, 2018

Ned Watts Barnes, Jr., 59, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at SECU Hospice Center of Yadkin.  Ned was born in Iredell County on March 27, 1959 son of the late Ned Watts Barnes and Mary Lambert Barnes Bruce and his step-father, Raymond Bruce. He loved fishing, hunting, gardening, working on cars and was an...

Glenda "Renee" Brown

Glenda "Renee" Brown

Nov 8, 2018

Thurmond Ms. Glenda “Renee” Brown, 50, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at WFBH Wilkes Medical Center. Ms. Brown was born August 13, 1968 in Surry County to Raymond and Thelma Beamer Brown. She enjoyed picture books, puzzles, playing office, but most of all she enjoyed being “married” to Michael Knight from Knight Rider. In addition to her parents, Ms....

John "Gilbert" Gough

John "Gilbert" Gough

Nov 6, 2018

Hamptonville Mr. John “Gilbert” Gough, 89, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Hugh Chatham Hospital. Mr. Gough was born February 14, 1929 in Yadkin County to John and Nina Sizemore Gough. He was a veteran of the US Navy Reserves and a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church. Mr. Gough farmed tobacco and peppers in his earlier years. He...

Cathy Jo Windsor Sprinkle

Cathy Jo Windsor Sprinkle

Nov 6, 2018

Hamptonville Mrs. Cathy Jo Windsor Sprinkle, 66, passed away Tuesday, November 06, 2018 at SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin. Mrs. Sprinkle was born July 3, 1952 in Yadkin County to the late Emory and Peggy Myers Windsor. She was a member of Hunting Creek Friends Church and retired from Yadkin County Co-Op Extension. Mrs. Sprinkle is survived by her husband...

Mary Beauchamp Carter

Mary Beauchamp Carter

Nov 5, 2018

Carter

Mocksville-  Mrs. Mary Beauchamp Carter, 88, of Eaton’s Church Road passed away Monday, November 05, 2018 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.  She was born November 10, 1929 in Davie County to the late Joel “Sam” and Flossie Smith Beauchamp.  Mrs. Carter was retired from Hanes Knitting with over 20 years of service.  She was a...

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