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Glenda Hunter Chambers

Glenda Hunter Chambers

Apr 30, 2017

Mrs. Glenda Hunter Chambers, 66, passed away Sunday morning, April 30, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a brief illness. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Boonville Baptist Church in Boonville with Pastor Steve Walsh, Pastor James Gunter, and Pastor John Brown officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Elkin...

Brenda Styers Davis

Brenda Styers Davis

Apr 30, 2017

East Bend Mrs. Brenda Ann Styers Davis, 71, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Davis was born September 17, 1945 in Yadkin County to Paul and Neomi Shore Styers. She was a member of Rockford Baptist Church. Brenda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed working...

Marietta Neely Lineberry

Marietta Neely Lineberry

Apr 27, 2017

Boonville Mrs. Marietta Neely Lineberry, 57, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Lineberry was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She was born September 11, 1959 in Duvall County, Florida to William Neely and Blanche Lowe Moss. She worked as a CNA for Care South Senior Services for 15 years. In addition to her father,...

James "Jim" Woodrow Russell

James "Jim" Woodrow Russell

Apr 25, 2017

Sparta Mr. James “Jim” Woodrow Russell, II, 72, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Pruitt Healthcare. Mr. Russell was born September 4, 1944 in Forsyth County to James and Octavia Crotts Russell. He served as a Town Commissioner for Boonville for 10 years and retired from Cintas after 30 plus years of service. In addition to his parents, Mr....

David Lee Mabe

David Lee Mabe

Apr 25, 2017

Mabe Yadkinville-  Mr. David Lee Mabe, 69, of Pilot View Church Road passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born May 8, 1947 in Moore County to Clyde L. and Ruth Avis Tuttle Mabe.  Mr. Mabe was retired with 36 years of service from the Austin Company, loved to go fishing, and was an...

Kelly Lynn Jester

Kelly Lynn Jester

Apr 24, 2017

Jester Dobson --Miss Kelly Lynn Jester, 47, went to be with her Lord and Savior, and with her precious Daddy, Rev. Kenneth Jester.  This Earth lost a precious Angel on Monday, April 24, 2017, but Heaven gained one.  She was also predeceased by her grandparents, Mr. Herman and Wilsa Jester of East Bend, and by Mr. Henry and Roxie Speer...

Ben Lee Silvers

Ben Lee Silvers

Apr 24, 2017

Silvers Boonville-  Mr. Ben Lee Silvers, 68, of Blackhawk Drive passed away peacefully Monday April 24, 2017 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born October 10, 1948 in Burnsville, NC  to the late Junior and Linda Hylemon Silvers.  Mr. Silvers was retired from Johnson Controls, was a member of North Oak Ridge Baptist Church, and a veteran...

Albert Sanford Marsh

Albert Sanford Marsh

Apr 23, 2017

Mr. Albert Sanford Marsh, 79, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Chatham Nursing Center. Mr. Marsh was born April 15, 1938 in Surry County to Joby and Nettie Hall Marsh. He loved bluegrass music and attended the fiddler’s conventions. In addition to his parents, Mr. Marsh was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Barker Marsh; two sisters, Lois...

Thomas Lewis Matthews

Thomas Lewis Matthews

Apr 23, 2017

Boonville Mr. Thomas Lewis Matthews, 81, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. Matthews was born November 17, 1935 in Yadkin County to Roy Zeno and Missouri Lucinda Brown Matthews. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, RA Leader, and on several committees. Mr. Matthews...

Doyle Eugene Sturdivant

Doyle Eugene Sturdivant

Apr 22, 2017

Sturdivant Elkin - Mr. Doyle Eugene Sturdivant, 54, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at his residence. Doyle was born May 3, 1962 to the late William Sturdivant and Elenor Adams Sturdivant. In addition to his parents, Doyle was preceded in death by one daughter, Ashley Brook Sturdivant.  He is survived by his wife, Tona Sturdivant; daughter, Heather Sturdivant Collins...

James "Bobby" Hobson

James "Bobby" Hobson

Apr 22, 2017

Hobson Boonville – James Robertson “Bobby” Hobson, 91, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. He was born January 3, 1926 in Yadkin County to the late Alvis Bonson Hobson and Alice Moore Hobson.  Bobby retired as an Insurance Agent and a Dairy and Tobacco Farmer.  He was a member of Boonville Baptist Church for over 60 years and had served...

Patricia Albea Spafford

Patricia Albea Spafford

Apr 21, 2017

Spafford Boonville - Mrs. Patricia Jane Albea Spafford, 55, passed away at her residence on Friday, April 21, 2017. She was born July 17, 1961 to the late Thomas and Janice Coe Albea in Iredell County. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Spafford was preceded in death by her husband Edward Dean Spafford; 2 brothers Robert and Ronald Albea. She...

Ted kenneth Reece

Ted kenneth Reece

Apr 21, 2017

Ted Kenneth Reece, 79, passed away Friday April 21, 2017. He was born September 24, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Rush Henry and Bessie Carlton Reece. He is survived by his wife Novella Brown Reece; a daughter Sharon Reece; grandchildren Jared (Casey) Brown, Lindsey B. Huttar; great grandchildren Alex Brown, Sophia Huttar, Liam Lopez; a sister Sara (Charles)...

Roy Allen Pinnix

Roy Allen Pinnix

Apr 20, 2017

Roy Allen Pinnix, 70, passed away Thursday April 20, 2017. He was born October 6, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Richard “Dick” Pinnix and Annie Lee Williams Pinnix. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Dewey Pinnix and Richard Pinnix. Surviving are his wife Linda Caudle Pinnix; two daughters Ginger McCann, Alyson Pinnix; grandson Dakota...

Jessie Lee McCall Talbert

Jessie Lee McCall Talbert

Apr 20, 2017

Mrs. Jessie Lee McCall Talbert, 66, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home.  Mrs. Talbert was born May 24, 1950 to Truey and Hattie Moore McCall.  She enjoyed reading and crocheting before her illness.  Mrs. Talbert was a very spiritual lady who loved to read her bible.  She loved to cook and spend time with her family. ...

Harold Gray Williams

Harold Gray Williams

Apr 19, 2017

WilliamsEast Bend - Harold Gray Williams 75 passed away Tuesday night, April 18, 2017.   Harold was born in Yadkin County on April 13, 1942 as a total surprise as he was the second baby that arrived ten minutes behind his twin brother.   Harold was born to Robert Jason Williams and Cleo Hall Williams.   Harold was preceded in death by his...

Mary Weatherman Whitaker

Mary Weatherman Whitaker

Apr 18, 2017

Hamptonville Mrs. Mary Weatherman Whitaker, 98, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at her home.  Mrs. Whitaker was born September 6, 1918 in Yadkin County to Thomas and Mary Jane Wilkins Weatherman.  She was a member of Swaims Baptist Church.  Mary retired from Hanes Knitting and Hugh Chatham Hospital.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Whitaker was preceded in death...

Evalue Mathis Yates

Evalue Mathis Yates

Apr 17, 2017

Hamptonville Mrs. Evalue Shore Mathis Yates, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, April 17, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Yates was born September 1, 1930 to William and Ila Rose Riddle Shore. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Yates was preceded in death by her first...

Joel Reece Poindexter

Joel Reece Poindexter

Apr 17, 2017

Joel Reece Poindexter passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2017.  Joel was born on September 29, 1968 to Joe and Becky Poindexter.  Growing up on the family farm, he spent much of his time learning from his grandfather and father.  He graduated from NC State University in 1988 with a degree in Crop Science and a desire to continue the...

Faye Stokes Cornelius

Faye Stokes Cornelius

Apr 17, 2017

Cornelius East Bend - Georgia “Nanny Faye” Stokes Cornelius, 78, passed away April 17, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born December 21, 1938, daughter of the late George and Jettie Shore Stokes.  On February 24, 1962 she married D.C. Cornelius, who preceded her in death in 2002.  She was a retired nurse, loving Momma, and the best Nanny...

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