Obituaries
Ercell Watts Andrews
May 18, 2018
Andrews East Bend – Ercell Louise Watts Andrews, 87, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018. She was born March 7, 1931 in Forsyth County to the late Kerner Watts and Iona Poindexter Watts. Ercell enjoyed cooking and spoiling the customers at the East Bend Dinette. She always enjoyed helping others. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...
Jenny Kimmer Henderson
May 18, 2018
Boonville Ms. Jenny Kimmer Henderson, 74, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 at Dunmore Plantation in Dobson. Ms. Henderson was born January 23, 1944 in Surry County to Charles and Mamie Parks Kimmer. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Ms. Henderson was preceded in death by two sisters, Zola Oliver and Eva...
Louise Tutterow Gunter
May 18, 2018
Louise Tutterow Gunter, 90, of Courtney Community passed away peacefully with our Heavenly Father’s arms wrapped around her at Mountain Valley Hospice Home in Yadkinville Friday, May 18, 2018. She was born in Davie County on May 2, 1928; daughter of the late Robert and Nina Richardson Tutterow. She was married to Moyer H. Gunter, the love of her life....
Robert Jeffrey Reece
May 16, 2018
Reece
Hamptonville- Mr. Robert Jeffrey Reece, 52, of Sloan Mill Road passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his home. He was born August 6, 1965 in Yadkin County to R.V. and Betty Shore Reece. He worked several years with painting in construction, loved hunting and fishing, and was a member of Marler Road Baptist Church. He was preceded in...
William "Henry" Driver
May 15, 2018
Boonville Mr. William “Henry” Driver, 80, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Willowbrook Nursing & Rehab Center. Mr. Driver was born May 12, 1938 in Yadkin County to Lonnie and Lessie Combs Driver. He was a member of Boonville Baptist Church. Mr. Driver retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company after 36 years of service and was the co-owner of...
Grady Lee Hennings
May 14, 2018
East Bend Mr. Grady Lee Hennings, 85, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at his home. Mr. Hennings was born January 1, 1933 in Yadkin County to Grady and Lesta Cornelius Hennings. He was a member of Stony Knoll United Methodist Church and a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean War. Mr. Hennings was a member...
Wanda Wagoner Robbins
May 14, 2018
Hamptonville Wanda Wagoner Robbins, age 67, passed away May 14, 2018. She was born on April 17, 1951 in Surry County to the late Ransom and Doretha Wagoner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson Jesse “Bubba” McEwen. She is survived by her husband Wayne Robbins; children D. Lynn Robbins (Jesse McEwen), Chris Robbins...
Calvin Garfield Hutchens
May 11, 2018
East Bend Mr. Calvin Garfield Hutchens, 85, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin. Mr. Hutchens was born July 12, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Luther and Verna Carico Hutchens. He was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in which he helped build, and attended until his health declined. Mr. Hutchens worked...
Edward Anthony Holcomb
May 9, 2018
Holcomb
Yadkinville- Edward Anthony Holcomb, 55, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Holcomb was born August 18, 1962 in Forsyth County to Glyn Edward and June Davis Holcomb. Edward was preceded in death by his father, Glyn Edward Holcomb on December 20, 2015 and by 3 sisters, Belinda Darlene, Stephanie June, and Patricia Ann...
Fredrick "Freddy" O'Neill Long
May 9, 2018
Fredrick "Freddy" O’Neill Long, 49, of Yadkinville passed away on Wednesday May 9, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Fredrick was born on August 22, 1968; the son of the late William Clyde Long and Lula Gray Cowan Long. He graduated from Forbush High School and was a truckdriver. He also, loved fishing, nascar and was a good old country man....
Mary Gentry Pennington
May 9, 2018
Yadkinville Mary Ruth Gentry Pennington, 68, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018. She was born April 28, 1950 in Ashe County to the late Garfield Holman and Nancy Gentry Brewer. She is survived by her husband Carlos Pennington; children Oscar Hardin Gilley (Joann), Eugene Pennington (Melinda) Melissa Buelin (Johnny), Anita Bost (Sammy), Michelle Cave; grandchildren Amber Chambers (Cory), Andrea Sayers...
Joyce Wood Roberts
May 9, 2018
Roberts State Road – Joyce Rebecca Wood Roberts, 76, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018. She was born February 25, 1942 in Surry County to the late Joe and Betty Reece Wood. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Arvil “Cotton” Roberts; brother, Franklin Wood. Surviving are her sons, Terry Roberts, William Lee...
Wayne Bennett McCormick
May 9, 2018
McCormick Boonville – Wayne Bennett McCormick, 80, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018. He was born October 5, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Boyd Edmond McCormick and Lucy Pratt McCormick. Wayne was a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church. He retired from Unifi and also retired from Fall Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving is his wife, Helen Draughn...
Nellie Sue Johnson Shore
May 8, 2018
ShoreHamptonville- Mrs. Nella Sue Johnson Shore, 78, of Wilkes-Yadkin Road passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at her home. She was born March 5, 1940 in Surry County to the late Spencer and Della Wagoner Johnson. Mrs. Shore was a member of Dennyville Baptist Church and had been attending Wilkes Faith Church as long as her health permitted. She was...
Ronald Lee Honeycutt
May 7, 2018
Ronald Lee Honeycutt, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at Trinity Elms Health & Rehab on May 7, 2018. Ron was born on December 1, 1939 in Anson County. He graduated from Lilesville High School as valedictorian. He earned his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and his Master’s Degree from Purdue University and served in the US Air Force. He...
Floyd Monroe Marlowe
May 6, 2018
Floyd Monroe Marlowe, 86, passed away on May 6, 2018 at Mt. Valley Hospice Home. He was born on December 14, 1931; son of the late Archie Marlowe and Ethel Livingston Marlowe. Floyd loved spending his time with his family, gardening and yardwork. He was retired from Baker Furniture with 25 or more years of service. He was preceded in...
Mitchell Mastin
May 4, 2018
Mastin Ronda – Talmadge “Mitchell” Mastin, 82, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. He was born September 21, 1935 in Wilkes County to the late Talmadge Mastin and Hattie Chambers Mastin. Mitchell was a lifelong member of Dennyville Baptist Church, where he was the choir director, Chairman of the Deacons, and a Sunday School Teacher. He also sang with several...
John Thomas Watts
May 3, 2018
Jonesville Mr. John Thomas Watts, 62, passed away Thursday, May 03, 2018 at SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin. Mr. Watts was born September 22, 1955 in Wilkes County to the Charlie and Betty Wood Watts. He was a member of Bessie’s Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to his father, Mr. Watts was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Leah Rose...
Betty Jester Groce
May 3, 2018
Betty Jester Groce, 74, passed away Thursday May 3, 2018. She was born June 6, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Paul Jester and Lora Cranfill Jester. Mrs. Groce was a loving mother, grandmother and she loved shopping. She was a member of Forbush Baptist Church where she served on several committees and was involved at the church. She...
John "JW" Wesley Foreman
Apr 29, 2018
Jonesville Mr. John “JW” Wesley Foreman, Jr., 76, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Kindred Hospital. Mr. Foreman was born February 28, 1942 in Surry County to the late John and Maude Kennedy Foreman. He enjoyed HAMM radio, golfing, and his animals. Mr. Foreman is survived by his wife of 19 years, Betty Crook Foreman; children, Teresa (Cody) Anderson,...
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