Obituaries

Jospehine Inez Holcomb McClannon

Jospehine Inez Holcomb McClannon

Mar 1, 2018

McClannon

Mocksville-   Mrs. Josephine  Inez  Holcomb McClannon, 91, of Pino Road passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Yadkin Nursing Center.  She was born August 13, 1926 in Yadkin County to the late Rovah and Mallie Pendry Holcomb.  Mrs McClannon was retired from the Davie County School System as a Cafeteria Worker and was a member of Wesley Chapel United...

Willie Doris Day Newman

Willie Doris Day Newman

Feb 28, 2018

Willie Doris Day Newman, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018. She was born April 27, 1929 in Wilkes County to the late Richard Defate Day and Alberta Tilley Day. In addition to her parents Mrs. Newman was preceded in death by her husband David Clarence Newman; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; nine brothers and sisters. She is survived by her...

Leavora Whitaker Poindexter

Leavora Whitaker Poindexter

Feb 27, 2018

Poindexter East Bend – Leavora Mae Whitaker Poindexter, 88, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born June 8, 1929 in Surry County to the late Floyd Whitaker and Fannie Eads Whitaker.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Jefferson Poindexter; son, James Michael Poindexter; two...

Coy Roger Calloway

Coy Roger Calloway

Feb 25, 2018

Morganton Mr. Coy Roger Calloway, 79, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. Mr. Calloway was born July 29, 1938 in Yadkin County to Coy Lee and Julia Mathis Calloway. He was a member of Swan Creek Baptist Church and was a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed gardening, sports, and being outdoors. Mr. Calloway was a referee for many...

Rickey Dale Steelman

Rickey Dale Steelman

Feb 25, 2018

Rickey Dale Steelman, 59, passed away Sunday February 25, 2018. Mr. Steelman was born October 14, 1958 in Yadkin County to the late Leewood Burris Steelman and Juanita Ethel Wagoner Steelman. He loved fishing and was a friend to everybody all around good person that never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Wanda Gordon...

Gary Donald Parks

Gary Donald Parks

Feb 23, 2018

Gary Donald Parks, 54, passed away Friday February 23, 2018. Mr. Parks was born July 7, 1963 in Surry County to the late buddy Donald Parks and Zetta Lee Wagoner Parks. Surviving are a son Christopher Parks; a daughter Ashley (Charlie) Ross; grandchildren Elsie Ross, Joshua Parks, Keely Brown; two brothers Greg Parks, Marty Parks. The family will receive friends...

James Carroll Pendry

James Carroll Pendry

Feb 23, 2018

Boonville Mr. James “Carroll” Pendry, 76, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at his home. Mr. Pendry was born August 19, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Joe and Opal Hobson Pendry. He was a very active member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church where he served on the cemetery committee. Mr. Pendry also served on the Board of Directors...

John Henry Beamer

John Henry Beamer

Feb 23, 2018

Boonville John Henry Beamer, 89, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018. He was born August 6, 1928 in Surry County to the late Ed Richard Beamer and Martha Annie Hodge Beamer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ethel Beamer; children Deborah Shepard, Johnny Beamer; brothers Frank Beamer, Ernest Beamer, Grady Beamer, Fred Beamer;...

Arthur "A.C." Cain Ratledge

Arthur "A.C." Cain Ratledge

Feb 22, 2018

Arthur Cain “ A.C.” Ratledge, Jr., 89, passed away Thursday February 22, 2018. He was born June 25, 1928 in Davie County to the late Arthur Cain Ratledge, Sr. and Flora Davis Ratledge. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Helen Chaffin Ratledge. Surviving are two daughters Shante (Jesus “Chui”) Melendez, Debbie (Kevin) Hainesworth; grandchildren Tevan Hainesworth,...

Carol Moxley Benton

Carol Moxley Benton

Feb 22, 2018

Elkin Mrs. Carol Pauline Moxley Benton, 86, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mrs. Benton was born August 5, 1931 in Yadkin County to Paul and Stella Smith Moxley.  After her mother’s passing at the age of 4, she became the daughter of Joyce Martin Moxley whom she deeply loved.  She was a member of...

William Sam Cave

William Sam Cave

Feb 22, 2018

Jonesville Mr. William Sam Cave, 73, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at his home. Mr. Cave was born December 3, 1944 in Surry County to George and Callie Hicks Cave. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Vietnam War and was a life member of the Yadkin VFW Post 10346. In addition to his...

Mary Jane Hardy Collins

Mary Jane Hardy Collins

Feb 21, 2018

Boonville Mrs. Mary Jane Hardy Collins, 75, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Collins was born September 4, 1942 in Surry County to James and Nellie Hutchens Hardy. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. Collins enjoyed working in her flowers, but most of all, she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In...

Daisy B. Salmons

Daisy B. Salmons

Feb 21, 2018

Salmons

Yadkinville-  Mrs. Daisy B. Salmons, 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Yadkin Nursing Center.  She was born January 14, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Sant and Kate Bray Brown.  Mrs. Salmons worked for several years with Hanes Knitting of Winston-Salem.  She enjoyed farming outside with her husband, canning for others, and loved spending time...

Vena Martin Minton

Vena Martin Minton

Feb 20, 2018

Jonesville – Vena Martin Minton, 90, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018.  She was born September 14, 1927 in Surry County to the late Robert Lester Martin and Lois Kerley Martin.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Vess Minton; granddaughter, Monica Dawn Minton; sisters, Mildred Bryant, Bobbie Roberts; brothers, R.L. Martin, Bill...

Pearle Marie Hutchens Howell

Pearle Marie Hutchens Howell

Feb 19, 2018

Pearle Marie Hutchens Howell, 89, passed away Monday February 19, 2018. Mrs. Howell was a retired nurse with 25 years of dedicated service to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Ray and Blanche Davis Hutchens. In addition to her parents Mrs. Howell was proceeded in death by her husband...

Aslan Daniel Lewis

Aslan Daniel Lewis

Feb 17, 2018

Boonville Mr. Aslan Daniel Lewis, 20, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018. Aslan was born September 3, 1997 in Surry County to Kevin and Ginger Reece Lewis. He enjoyed playing video games, yardwork, camping and listening to music. Aslan was preceded in death by his aunt, Nancy Reece. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Julie...

Vivian L. Long

Vivian L. Long

Feb 15, 2018

Long

Yadkinville-  Vivian L. Long, 78, of Longtown Road passed away peacefully Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin.  She was born June 4, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late J.M. “Buck” and Clyde Long Long.  Ms Long retired from Western Electric, Inc. and Yadkin County School Systems.  She was a faithful member of...

Peggy Cleary Childress

Peggy Cleary Childress

Feb 15, 2018

Childress

Boonville – Peggy Sue Cleary Childress, 58, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018. She was born December 10, 1959 in Yadkin County to the late Alfred Glenn Cleary and Gladys Sneed Cleary.   In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Jimmy Lineberry.  Surviving is her husband, Curtis Franklin Childress; sister, Barbara Lineberry; brothers,...

David Edward Blocker

David Edward Blocker

Feb 15, 2018

Blocker Yadkinville-  Mr. David Edward Blocker, 55, of Courtney-Huntsville Road departed this life on February 15, 2018. He was born August 19, 1962 in Connellsville, PA. Survivors include his parents, Bette Blocker, of Vidalia, GA and Fred & Trich Blocker, of Lewisville, NC.  A sister, Lisa Truxel (Tim) of Vidalia, GA and brother, Chris Blocker (Tamara) of Lewisville, NC.  As...

Peggy Sue White

Peggy Sue White

Feb 14, 2018

Peggy Sue White, 82, passed away Wednesday February 14, 2018. She was born February 10, 1936 to the late Morgan and Lottie Mae weatherman White. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Marie Bullin, Grace Sizemore, Hilda Brown; a brother James White. Survived by three sisters Wanda White, Jessie Gray, Margie Sizemore; two brothers W M (Sylvia) White,...