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Jeffery Joel Jenkins

Jeffery Joel Jenkins

Jul 9, 2017

Dobson Mr. Jeffery Joel Jenkins, 41, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his home. Mr. Jenkins was born July 11, 1975 in Yadkin County to Jackie Joel and Darlene Allgood Jenkins. He greatly enjoyed karate, gardening, fishing, and small engine repair. Mr. Jenkins was preceded in death by his grandfather Issac Aaron Allgood Sr.; and grandparents Iva and Doctor...

Wayne Ladd

Wayne Ladd

Jul 8, 2017

Yadkinville Mr. Lester Wayne “Big Boy” Ladd, 65, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017 at his home. Mr. Ladd was born March 16, 1952 in Surry County to Lester and Ruby Matthews Ladd. He enjoyed spending time with family and canine companions, being outside, and sports. Mr. Ladd was especially proud of his grandchildren. Mr. Ladd was preceded in death...

Russell Gray Wright

Russell Gray Wright

Jul 8, 2017

Wright East Bend – Russell Gray Wright, 43, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017.  He was born September 3, 1973 in Yadkin County to Cindy Smith Brown and Ronald Neil Wright.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Scott Wright, by his step-father, Locksley Brown, and by his father-in-law, Wade Scott.  In addition to his parents, he is...

Richard Dean Hutchens

Richard Dean Hutchens

Jul 8, 2017

Hutchens Yadkinville – Richard Dean Hutchens, 77, passed away Saturday, July 08, 2017. He was born March 16, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Edgar Bonson Hutchens and Eula Shore Hutchens.  Richard was a member of Pilot View Friends Meeting.  He worked at Highwood’s Properties and Magnolia Construction.  Richard enjoyed the outdoors and especially fishing, but his pride and...

Mattie McEwen Renegar

Mattie McEwen Renegar

Jul 7, 2017

Mocksville Mrs. Mattie Lee McEwen Renegar, 87, passed away Friday, July 07, 2017 at Davie Place. Mrs. Renegar was born March 9, 1930 in Yadkin County to Stanley and Mary Trivette McEwen. She was a lifelong member of Liberty Baptist Church. Mrs. Renegar enjoyed reading, crafts, and working with children. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Renegar was preceded in...

William Lee Shore

William Lee Shore

Jul 5, 2017

Mr. William Lee Shore, 58, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away July 5, 2017 in New Bern, NC. A native of Boonville, NC, he was born April 3, 1958. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lou Dobbins Shore and Henry Fleming Shore. He is survived by brothers, Richard H. Shore and wife, Patsy, of Trinity,...

Doris Scott Johnson

Doris Scott Johnson

Jul 5, 2017

Johnson Jonesville – Doris Scott Johnson, 77, passed away Wednesday, July 5, at Woltz Hospice Home.  She was born July 7, 1939 in Surry County to the late Edmund Gray Scott and Florence Reece Scott.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Chester Arthur Johnson; brothers, Alton Reece Scott, Charles Scott.  Surviving are...

Priscilla Everidge Church

Priscilla Everidge Church

Jul 5, 2017

Church Hamptonville – Priscilla Ann Everidge Church, 52, passed away Wednesday, July 05, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born February 17, 1965 in Surry County to John Earl Everidge and Linda Gregory Everidge.  She told people to call her Percy, and had a love for names from her career as a postal carrier.  Percy had a love for...

Virginia Mae Mathis Messick

Virginia Mae Mathis Messick

Jul 4, 2017

Virginia Mae Mathis Messick, 84, passed away Tuesday July 4, 2017. She was born October 24, 1932 to the late Bob Glenn and Nadie Shore Mathis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Glen Albert Messick; two sisters Rita Bryant, Marilyn Long; two brothers Noah Mathis, Sanford Mathis. Surviving are her children Sharon (Junior) Church, Steven (Rebecca)...

Tony Ray Groce

Tony Ray Groce

Jul 2, 2017

Jonesville Mr. Tony Ray Groce, 58, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at his home.  Mr. Groce was born March 30, 1958 in Yadkin County to the late Leroy and Lucille Moxley Groce.  He is survived by one brother, Benny Groce and wife Ann.  A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00AM, Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Gentry Family Chapel...

Virginia Mae Burton Childress

Virginia Mae Burton Childress

Jun 30, 2017

Virginia Mae Burton Childress, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center on June 30, 2017. She was born in Boonville, August 21, 1933, to John Preston Burton and Gracie Farmer Burton. Raised in Boonville and a loyal member of Charity Baptist Church, Virginia eloped at an early age to marry Vern Childress...

Dorothy Baker Jester

Dorothy Baker Jester

Jun 28, 2017

Boonville Mrs. Dorothy Mae Baker Jester, 79, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Jester was born February 18, 1938 in Surry County to Marion and Mamie Cheek Baker. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Jester retired from Hanes Hosiery after 40 years of service and was a hard worker who took...

Grace Jones Thompson

Grace Jones Thompson

Jun 27, 2017

Thompson East Bend – Grace Loretta Jones Thompson, 77, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 17, 1939 to the late Walter Fletcher Jones and Lula Grace Litten Jones.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Shelia Ann Thompson; sister, Janet Everhart.  Surviving are her husband...

Anne Shore Smitherman

Anne Shore Smitherman

Jun 25, 2017

Anne Shore Smitherman March 27, 1932 – June 25, 2017 Anne Shore Smitherman, 85, of East Bend, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Yadkin Nursing Center, following a short illness. She was born March 27, 1932 to the late Luther and Thelma Reece Shore in Yadkin County, North Carolina. Anne was a faithful member of...

Jessie Caudle Hutchens

Jessie Caudle Hutchens

Jun 23, 2017

Yadkinville Mrs. Jessie Pearl Caudle Hutchens, 65, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Hutchens was born July 12, 1951 in Surry County to Lonnie and Nellie Driver Caudle. She was a very loving wife, mother, and grandmother. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hutchens was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jamie Ruthann Hutchens. She is...

Jeffery Gray Royall

Jeffery Gray Royall

Jun 23, 2017

Hamptonville Mr. Jeffery Gray Royall, 50, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Royall was born August 18, 1966 in Yadkin County to Hubert and Vivian Pardue Royall. He was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church and worked as a detective for the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office. Jeff was an avid hunter, enjoyed riding four-wheelers,...

Nell Ray Matthews Allen

Nell Ray Matthews Allen

Jun 22, 2017

Allen Yadkinville-  Mrs. Nell Ray Matthews Allen, 86, of Wishon Road passed away peacefully Friday June 22, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born May 18, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late James Henry and Lillie Mae Norman Matthews.  Mrs. Allen was retired from Hanes Knitting, worked with QST-Furniture Factory, was a licensed C.N.A, and was a member...

Craig Sheraton Rutledge

Craig Sheraton Rutledge

Jun 21, 2017

Rutledge   Yadkinville- Craig Sheraton Rutledge, 65, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 21, 2017 after battling health issues for many years. He was born June 25, 1951 in Yadkin County to the late William E. “Bill” Rutledge, Jr. and Mary Ruth Fleming Rutledge. Mr. Rutledge and his family were Owners and Operators of the Yadkin Ripple for...

Jesse Lee Carpenter

Jesse Lee Carpenter

Jun 20, 2017

Carpenter Hamptonville - Jesse Lee Carpenter, 88, our loving father, grandfather, and the rock of our family, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church.  Jesse was a devoted Christian who loved his family and prayed for them daily.  He was born August 6, 1928 in Hoke County...

Ray Lawhorn

Ray Lawhorn

Jun 18, 2017

Raymond Gary “Ray” Lawhorn, 51, passed away Sunday June 18, 2017. He was born October 15, 1965 to Richard Lawrence and Annabel Pena Lawhorn. He was preceded in death by his father, sister Margie Lawhorn. Surviving are his wife Dianne Donald Lawhorn; Mother Annabel Pena Lawhorn; sister Katharine Lawhorn; brother Kenneth Lawhorn; nephew Luke Cranfill. He will lie in state...

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