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Ruby Lois Hutchens

Ruby Lois Hutchens

Aug 25, 2018

HutchensYadkinville-  Ruby Lois Hutchens, 91, of Yadkinville passed away on Saturday, August 25 2018, at Yadkin Nursing Center. She was born in Yadkin County, NC on November 11, 1927; daughter of the late William “Belt” R. Hutchens and Nellie Jane Spillman Hutchens. She was a member of Forbush Baptist Church and attended as long as she was able. Surviving include...

Irene Groce Chappell

Irene Groce Chappell

Aug 21, 2018

   Irene Groce Chappell, 92, of Hamptonville passed away Tuesday August 21, 2018 at Elkin Assisted Living. She was born in Yadkin County, NC on March 28, 1926: daughter of the late Solomon Groce and Nellie Gray Groce. Mrs. Chappell was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Hamptonville and loved sewing while taking care of her family. In addition...

Lester Early Pickett

Lester Early Pickett

Aug 21, 2018

Yadkinville Mr. Lester Early Pickett, Jr., 76, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin. Mr. Pickett was born May 29, 1942 in Yadkin County to Lester and Josie Cranfill Pickett. He enjoyed Nascar and attending car shows. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pickett was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Irvin; two sisters,...

Joe Wayne Trivette

Joe Wayne Trivette

Aug 16, 2018

Joe Wayne Trivette, 70, passed away Thursday August 16, 2018. He was born October 30, 1947 in Iredell County to the late Charlie and Ruth Royal Trivette. Mr. Trivette served in the US Army in the Vietnam War. He retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was a member of Grace Bible Church. He loved to fish was an...

Thelma Hutchens Baity

Thelma Hutchens Baity

Aug 16, 2018

Yadkinville Mrs. Thelma Grey Hutchens Baity, 81, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at her home after a short battle with cancer. Mrs. Baity was born June 23, 1937 in Yadkin County, youngest daughter to Ray Marvin and Blanche Davis Hutchens. She was a member of Turners Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Baity was preceded in...

Audrey Jenkins Joiner

Audrey Jenkins Joiner

Aug 15, 2018

Joiner Elkin – Audrey Ann Jenkins Joiner, 78, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. She was born August 30, 1939 in Surry County to the late Oscar and Lorine Tise Jenkins.  Audrey was a loving mother to so many and her faith touched many souls.  The world has lost a beautiful person, but Heaven...

Richard Dale Royall

Richard Dale Royall

Aug 15, 2018

Royall Yadkinville – Richard Dale Royall, 66, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. He was born June 6, 1952 in Forsyth County to the late Hubert Jennings Royall and Lucille Steelman Royall.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Joan Royall; brother, Michael Royall.  Surviving are his sons, Jason Royall, Wesley Royall,...

Billy Newsom Reece

Billy Newsom Reece

Aug 14, 2018

Hallelujah! Billy Newsom Reece, born April 24, 1932, has reached his heavenly home. He left this world on August 14, 2018 after a battle with lung cancer. He spent the last part of his life surrounded by good friends and his family. His legacy will be carried on by his son, Billy Kern Reece; daughter Melissa Reece Hutchens, daughter-in-law Angela...

Rev. Lee Roy Turner

Rev. Lee Roy Turner

Aug 13, 2018

Rev. Lee Roy Turner, 91, passed away Monday August 13, 2018 at Yadkin Nursing Center. He was born October 1, 1926 in Wilkes County to the late Rev. Wiley E. and Julia Hayes Turner. Mr. Turner served in the US Army at the end of World War II. He was the Pastor of East Elkin Baptist Church for several years....

Elaine York Pratt

Elaine York Pratt

Aug 12, 2018

Elaine York Pratt, 76, of Courtney, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, August 12, at her home.  Elaine, a four-time cancer survivor, ultimately succumbed to her thirteen plus year struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. She was born in Iredell County to Reuben F. York and Bernice S. Williams.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Cole Matthews Hobson

Cole Matthews Hobson

Aug 12, 2018

Hobson

East Bend-  Mr. Cole Matthews Hobson, 87, a loving Daddy, PawPaw, Brother, and Friend of Nebo Road passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin.  He was born November 6, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Conrad and Vera Hobson.  He was a faithful member of Union Grove Baptist Church.  Mr. Hobson...

George Lee Keaton

George Lee Keaton

Aug 11, 2018

George Lee Keaton, 91, passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018 at SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. George was born in Yadkin County on April 1, 1927; son of the late William Keaton and Betty Frances McBride Keaton. He was a original member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, where he helped build. He was born, raised and lived...

Lucille Blackburn Flynt

Lucille Blackburn Flynt

Aug 10, 2018

Lucille Blackburn Flynt, 97, passed away Friday August 10, 2018. She was born April 5, 1921 in Forsyth County to the late William Rowan Blackburn and Dovie Richardson Blackburn. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Mable Tilley; brother Rev. Frances Blackburn; son-in-law Evan Hemric, Jr. Surviving are her children Jane (Don) Linville, Harry (Sue) Flynt, Jr., Carol...

Ruby King Reavis

Ruby King Reavis

Aug 10, 2018

Ruby King Reavis, 95, of Hamptonville passed away on Friday, August 10 2018, at her home. She was born in Yadkin County, NC on August 15, 1922; daughter of the late Eugene Franklin King and Martha Ellen Branon King. She was a member of West Yadkin Baptist Church and attended as long as she was able. She worked in Textile...

Kate Arlene Bryant Parker Hutchens

Kate Arlene Bryant Parker Hutchens

Aug 9, 2018

Hutchens Yadkinville-  Mrs. Kate Arlene Bryant Parker Hutchens, 83, of Gospel Way Church Road passed away peacefully Thursday, August 09, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  She was born June 28, 1935 in Surry County to the late Dillard and Daisy Coe Bryant.  Mrs. Hutchens was a devoted homemaker, loved her hummingbirds and especially her cat, Cocoa.  In addition...

Dorothy Todd Miller

Dorothy Todd Miller

Aug 8, 2018

Miller

Yadkinville-  Mrs. Dorothy T. Miller, 93, of Yadkinville, NC died peacefully on August 8, 2018 at the SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville.  She was born on June 22, 1925 in Yadkin County to the late Dewey and Velma G. Todd.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Odell Miller, and by her brother, Wayne Todd. ...

Erin Amanda Lunsford

Erin Amanda Lunsford

Aug 8, 2018

Advance It is with great sadness that the family of Erin Amanda Lunsford age 41, announces her passing on Thursday, August 9, 2018. Erin fought her cancer with courage and a strong faith.   Erin was born April 20, 1977 in Forsyth County, to Charles Lunsford and Janie Wooten Smith. She was proceeded in death by her grandparents Howard and Anna...

Thomas "Odell" Mendenhall

Thomas "Odell" Mendenhall

Aug 8, 2018

Boonville Mr. Thomas “Odell” Mendenhall, 71, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Mendenhall was born November 25, 1946 in Yadkin County to David Fate and Martha Collins Mendenhall. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Mendenhall was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. He enjoyed horseback...

Hazel Reece Hinshaw

Hazel Reece Hinshaw

Aug 5, 2018

Boonville Mrs. Hazel Beatrice Reece Hinshaw, 78, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin. Mrs. Hinshaw was born September 13, 1939 in Yadkin County to Edward and Vernie Jester Reece. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed gospel singing. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hinshaw was preceded in death by...

John Wayne Dinkins

John Wayne Dinkins

Aug 4, 2018

Boone Mr. John Wayne Dinkins, 75, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Dinkins was born January 7, 1943 in Forsyth County to John and Edith Williams Dinkins. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Boone, and was a member of the Appalachian Alumni Association. Mr. Dinkins was a recipient of the...

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