Obituaries

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

Mary Murphy Vestal

Mary Murphy Vestal

Aug 3, 2018

Yadkinville Mrs. Mary Jane Murphy Vestal, 69, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Vestal was born July 13, 1949 in Yadkin County to Walter and Stella Poindexter Murphy. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Vestal was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Murphy. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Dennis Ralph...

Margaret Cheek Shore

Margaret Cheek Shore

Aug 2, 2018

Shore Hamptonville – Margaret Cheek Shore, 85, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018. She was born July 27, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Dolphus and Oma Groce Cheek.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, W.T.  Shore;  sister, Inez Waddell; brother, Bill Cheek.  Surviving are her children, Jeff (Wanda) Shore, Joey...

Larry Ray Cook

Larry Ray Cook

Aug 2, 2018

Jonesville Mr. Larry Ray Cook, 72, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin. Mr. Cook was born May 24, 1946 in Yadkin County to Gurney and Demie Holcomb Cook. He was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Cook enjoyed camping,...

James "JB" Burley Mullis

James "JB" Burley Mullis

Aug 1, 2018

James Burley Mullis (JB) passed away early Wednesday, August 1st at home.  He was born May 25, 1934 to the late Webster and Thelma Mullis in Iredell County. He served in the Navy during the Korean war. It was there his love of travel began. After being honorably discharged in 1955, he started work at RJ Reynolds Tobacco in Winston-Salem....

Oscar Marvin Holcomb

Oscar Marvin Holcomb

Aug 1, 2018

Holcomb Boonville – Oscar Marvin Holcomb, 96, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018. He was born July 14, 1922 in Yadkin County to the late Marvin Peeler Holcomb and Della Calloway Holcomb.  Oscar was a 55+ year adult leader in the Boy Scouts of America, serving in many areas in locally, district, and even a stint as a member of...