Obituaries
Billie Ray Vestal
Oct 23, 2017
Yadkinville Billie Ray Vestal passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 23, 2017. Born on April 9, 1943 to the late Jonie and Bessie Nichols Vestal, he graduated from Courtney High School and Forsyth Technical Institute. Billie attended both Deep Creek and Courtney Baptist Church and was a very active member in the community. He served several terms...
Mary Jane "Janie" Foster Shore
Oct 21, 2017
Yadkinville Mrs. Mary Jane “Janie” Foster Shore, 78, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017. She was born December 12, 1938 in Davie County to the late Else and Mary Foster. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shore was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Shore. She is survived by her son, Mark Shore. Her graveside service will be conducted...
Baxter McLendon Adams
Oct 20, 2017
Baxter McLendon Adams, 86, passed away Friday October 20, 2017. He was born October 7, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Rovey Clay and Sadie Wagoner Adams. Mr. Adams was a member of Island Ford Baptist Church. He served in the US Army. He was a cattleman, farmer, and supervisor with Vaughan Bassett Furniture Company. What defined him most...
James "Jim" Franklin Lancaster
Oct 19, 2017
Lancaster Yadkinville- James “Jim” Franklin Lancaster, 78, passed away peacefully Thursday October 19, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born June 8, 1939 in Louisburg, NC to the late John Mack and Otelia Johnson Glasgow Lancaster. Mr. Lancaster was retired from the US Air Force with the rank of Colonel and 30 years of service. He enlisted...
Lura Gay Dobson
Oct 16, 2017
Boonville Ms. Lura Gay Dobson, 55, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at her home. Ms. Dobson was born November 26, 1961 in Surry County to James and Edith Mae Dobson. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Lura loved canning, cooking, gardening, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Lura...
Marie Gardner Day
Oct 16, 2017
Marie Gardner Day, 89, passed away Monday October 16, 2017. She was born July 12, 1928 in Forsyth County to the late Clovis Edward “Ed” and Nellie Pettis Gardner. Mrs. Day was retired from Hanes Hosiery after 35 years of service. She was a faithful member of Mountain Grove United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and was Choir...
Coy Monroe McCollum
Oct 14, 2017
Pfafftown Mr. Coy Monroe McCollum, 88, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. McCollum was born July 20, 1929 in Forsyth County to Ephraim and Louella Vestal McCollum. He was an active member of Enon Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Chairman of Deacons, Sunday school teacher, Sunday school Superintendent, and sang in the...
Grady Harrison Simmons, Sr.
Oct 14, 2017
Jonesville Mr. Grady Harrison Simmons, Sr., 94, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin. Mr. Simmons was born April 14, 1923 in Forsyth County to Dewey and Lula Luffman Simmons. Mr. Simmons joined the US Navy in April of 1942 and served in the European Theatre during WWII on the USS Brennan. He worked for...
Mateo Joaquin Angel Hernandez
Oct 13, 2017
Jonesville Infant Mateo Joaquin Angel Hernandez passed away Friday, October 13, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mateo was born June 27, 2017 in Forsyth County to Hernaldo Angel Hernandez and Martina Maria Tierrablanca. In addition to his parents, Mateo is survived by two brothers, Hernaldo Angel Hernandez and Felix Angel Hernandez; several grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He...
Dan Venson Schlagel
Oct 12, 2017
SchlagelWinston-Salem- Dan Venson Schlagel, 62, of Winston-Salem, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2017, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Durham, NC on April 25, 1955, and grew up in Yadkin County. He graduated from Forbush High School in 1973, and served in the US Air Force. Dan loved the New England region of the United...
Janice Lucille Marion Stokes
Oct 12, 2017
Janice Lucille Marion Stokes, 70, passed away Thursday October 12, 2017. She was born September 27, 1947 in Surry County to the late James G. and Ruth Sidden Marion. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son Mark Elliot Wiles. Surviving are her husband Perry C. Stokes; her children Tammy (Nickey) Carter, Michele Wiles; grandchildren Denise (Michael) Carnahan,...
John Frank Bowen
Oct 12, 2017
Boonville Mr. John “Frank” Bowen, 87, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Bowen was born June 9, 1930 in Forsyth County to Curtis and Alma Brown Bowen. He was a member of Charity Baptist Church and enjoyed woodworking, gardening and having the family chicken stew. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bowen was preceded in...
Scottie Houston Dickerson
Oct 9, 2017
Hamptonville Mrs. Scottie Sue Houston Dickerson, 77, passed away Monday, October 09, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Dickerson was born March 30, 1940 in Catawba County to the late Leonard and Dixie Lee Houston. She attended Hanes Grove UMC and enjoyed reading. Mrs. Dickerson is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jerry Alfred Dickerson; three children,...
Billy Gray Phillips
Oct 8, 2017
PHILLIPS East Bend- Mr. Billy Gray Phillips, 76, of East Bend, passed away peacefully at his home gathered by all his family and his Pastor, Rev. Chad Shoaf. Mr. Phillips was a strong Godly man. We know that he is flying with the Angels. He was born in Yadkin County on February 19, 1941 to the late William Ernest and...
Agnes Childress Ham
Oct 6, 2017
Ham Yadkinville- Mrs. Agnes Childress Ham, 93, of Dobbins Mill Road passed away peacefully Friday, October 06, 2017 at her home. She was born February 18, 1924 in Surry County to the late Joseph and Ida Stanley Childress. Mrs. Ham was retired from Unifi, Inc., and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She enjoyed working on the farm...
Cheyenne Marie White
Oct 4, 2017
White Mocksville- Cheyenne Marie White, 20, of Mortgage Hill Way passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 4, 2017. She was born November 22, 1996 in Guilford County to Lawrence Anthony White and Frankye Foster White. Ms White loved going to the beach and spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed taking care of her animals, riding her golf cart...
Gary Wayne Dunn
Oct 3, 2017
Yadkinville Mr. Gary Wayne Dunn, 50, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his home. Mr. Dunn was born October 4, 1966 in Wilkes County to Leonard Berkley Dunn and Nina Nichols Royal. He was a member of South River Church of Christ and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Dunn was preceded in death by a brother, Brian Dunn;...
Mary Elizabeth Fox Pierce
Oct 3, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Fox Pierce, 58, passed away Tuesday October 3, 2017. She was born August 22, 1959 in Surry County to the late Cleveland Kelly and Jennie Hutchens Fox. Mary loved to watch Duke Basketball and she loved Coach K. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother in law, Charlie Stewart. Surviving are her husband Mark Pierce;...
R.L. David Boggs
Oct 2, 2017
Boggs Yadkinville- Mr. R.L. David Boggs, 94, passed away peacefully Monday, October 2, 2017 at Yadkin Nursing Center. He was born June 13, 1923 in Yadkin County to the late Carl and Alma Bolin Boggs. Mr. Boggs loved racing, bowling and golf. In his early years, he was active in racing with the Winston Cup, Grand National, and Grand American...
Pearl Reece Shore
Oct 2, 2017
Jonesville Mrs. Annie Pearl Reece Shore, 89, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Shore was born August 29, 1928 in Yadkin County to Edward and Vernie Reece. She enjoyed crocheting, baking and spending time with her family and animals. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shore was preceded in death by her husband, Coolidge...
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