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Opal Oweeta Mauldin

Opal Oweeta Mauldin

Aug 23, 2017

Hamptonville Ms. Opal Oweeta Mauldin, 96, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Chatham Nursing Center. Opal was born April 16, 1921 in Yadkin County to James Santford and Lucinda Hemric Mauldin. She was an active life-long member of Flat Rock Baptist Church and leaves behind many friends. In addition to her parents, Opal was preceded in death by her...

Jane Proctor Smith

Jane Proctor Smith

Aug 20, 2017

Smith Yadkinville – Collie Jane Proctor Haire Smith of 3121 Art Road, Yadkinville, NC passed away early Sunday morning August 20, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born on September 18, 1929, to the late James Henderson Proctor and Nellie Vestal Proctor, one of 12 children, and raised on a small farm in Yadkin County, NC. She...

Diane Adams Wall

Diane Adams Wall

Aug 20, 2017

Wall Yadkinville- Mrs. Diane Adams Wall, 64, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 20, 2017 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born July 22, 1953 in Forsyth County to Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Adams. Mrs. Wall worked with the NASCAR Cup Series for over 20 years. She loved auto racing, camping, was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother,...

Willie Velton Anderson

Willie Velton Anderson

Aug 19, 2017

Willie Velton Anderson, 92, passed away Saturday August 19, 2017. He was born September 4, 1924 in Surry County to the late William Edward and Roxie Nance Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Eva Mae Anderson; sister Stella Hodge; brothers Mac Anderson, Donald Anderson, Sherman Anderson. Surviving are his son Larry (Carol) Anderson; grandchildren Brian (Lisa)...

Arleen Benton Hutchins

Arleen Benton Hutchins

Aug 19, 2017

Pfafftown Mrs. Arleen Benton Hutchins, 87, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Hutchins was born May 30, 1930 in Yadkin County to Rovy and Janie Swaim Benton. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Stanleyville. Arleen and her husband Floyd owned and operated Hutchins & Wood Appliance Company for many years. In addition to...

Mary Sharar Lockhart

Mary Sharar Lockhart

Aug 17, 2017

State Road Mary Donna Sharar Lockhart, 60, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 at her home. Mary was born March 31, 1957 in El Passo, Texas to Ross and Lucille Stires Sharar. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her daughter, Lucy Mae Lockhart Brown. She is survived by two sisters, Vaun (Carson) Hobson and Debra...

Louise Hutchins Evans

Louise Hutchins Evans

Aug 16, 2017

Louise Hutchins Evans, 85, passed away Wednesday August 16, 2017. She was born December 20, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Vestal and Missouri Childress Hutchins. She was preceded in death by her parents, several sisters and brothers. Surviving are her husband Harold Evans; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday August...

Dewitt Morrison Hughes

Dewitt Morrison Hughes

Aug 15, 2017

Hughes Yadkinville – Dewitt Morrison Hughes, 84, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017. He was born December 16, 1932 in Cabarrus County to the late James Henry Hughes, Sr. and Jennye McCorkle Hughes.  Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Yvonne Lankford Hughes; children, David Hughes, Diane Cannon Vogt, Nancy Mafrici; step children, Robbie Jo Austin, Jan Hunt, Donna Knowlton; four grandchildren;...

Virginia Billings Finney

Virginia Billings Finney

Aug 14, 2017

Jonesville Mrs. Virginia Lois Billings Finney, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her faithful and loving sisters, Monday, August 14, 2017 at SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin.  Mrs. Finney was born November 22, 1936 in Wilkes County to Banner and Ethel Combs Billings.  She retired from Chatham Manufacturing after 35 plus years of service.  Virginia was an active member of...

Freddie Garnell Speaks, Sr.

Freddie Garnell Speaks, Sr.

Aug 13, 2017

Mr. Freddie Garnell Speaks, Sr., 60, of Myers Road passed away at his home.  He was born February 24, 1957 in Yadkin County to the late Thomas Leroy and Gracie Graham Speaks.  Mr. Speaks was formerly employed with Lowe’s Distribution before becoming disabled.  He loved fishing, family vacations, and spending time with his family especially eating seafood with his Mother-in-Law. ...

Mildred Patterson Hartzog

Mildred Patterson Hartzog

Aug 12, 2017

Yadkinville – Mildred Sophia Patterson Hartzog, 87, passed away Saturday August 12, 2017. She was born March 19, 1930 in Robinsonville, NC to the late J. K. and Vola Ghormley Patterson. Mrs. Hartzog was a faithful member of Yadkinville United Methodist Church for 53 years. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers Huel Patterson,...

Gaynell Haynes Johnson

Gaynell Haynes Johnson

Aug 11, 2017

Gaynell Haynes Johnson, 94, passed away Friday August 11, 2017. She was born June 28, 1923 in Wilkes County to the late Charlie and Victoria Greene Haynes. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband York Bernard Johnson, Jr.; son Yorkie Johnson III. Surviving are her son Worth (Leona) Johnson; grandchildren Yorkie Johnson IV, Darrin (Tammy) Johnson, Brooke...

Reuben Smith

Reuben Smith

Aug 10, 2017

Reuben Smith, of Jonesville, passed away August 10, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 13 at 3:00 PM at Gentry Family Chapel in Yadkinville with Rev. Lester Holcomb officiating.  Gentry Family Funeral Service is serving the Smith family.    

Ruth Vestal Davis

Ruth Vestal Davis

Aug 8, 2017

Davis Jonesville-  Mrs. Ruth Vestal Davis, 90, of Swan Creek Road passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  She was born January 9, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late James M. and Stella Ireland Vestal.  Mrs. Davis was a longtime faithful member of Swan Creek Baptist Church and retired from Chatham Manufacturing...

Maria Helsel Horan

Maria Helsel Horan

Aug 6, 2017

Maria Helsel Horan, 47, passed away Sunday August 6, 2017. She was born October 22, 1969 in Michigan to Bob James Helsel and Janice Revels Helsel. Surviving are her parents; her husband Jay E. Horan; two children David J. Hammonds, Ashley Brooks; seven grandchildren; two sisters Melissa (David) Hunt, Michelle (Robert) Morrill; two brothers Gary Helsel, Bob Helsel. A private...

Gary Lawrence Caudle

Gary Lawrence Caudle

Aug 6, 2017

Caudle Yadkinville – Gary Lawrence Caudle, 75, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017. He was born January 11, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Fassett Crumpler Caudle and Stannie Gough Caudle.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Mullis Caudle; daughter, Lois Ann Caudle; sister, Jessie Watson; brothers, Alvis Caudle, Harold...

Roy Donald Casstevens

Roy Donald Casstevens

Aug 1, 2017

Yadkinville Mr. Roy Donald Casstevens, 81, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Casstevens was born September 15, 1935 in Yadkin County to Rufus and Minnie Holcomb Casstevens. Roy loved God, family, life and hugs. He retired from RJ Reynolds after 35 + years of service, was a member of Yadkin Rescue Squad, and a member...

William "Chris" Christopher Shore

William "Chris" Christopher Shore

Jul 31, 2017

Winston Salem Mr. William Christopher “Chris” Shore, 66 passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 in St. Louis, MO. Chris was born June 1, 1951 in Surry County to the late William Fred Shore and Sue Johnson Cox. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and hunting. Chris is survived by a sister, Cathy Crosby; two nieces, Suzanne Crosby and Donna Dowdle; two great...

Betty Chipman Gentry

Betty Chipman Gentry

Jul 31, 2017

Gentry Jonesville- Betty Chipman Gentry, 78, of Jonesville, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at her home after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, surrounded by her family. She was born in Surry County on May 9, 1939 to Willie Anderson and Daisy Brown Chipman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Frankie Shaffner...

Ronald Parrish Coleman

Ronald Parrish Coleman

Jul 31, 2017

Jonesville Mr. Ronald Parrish Coleman, 74, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home. Mr. Coleman was born December 13, 1942 in Norfolk, VA to John and Bonnie Starnes Coleman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Coleman. He is survived by his wife, Betty Coleman; three sons, Mark (Kat) Coleman,...

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