Obituaries

Mateo Joaquin Angel Hernandez

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

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...

John Frank Bowen

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...

Janice Lucille Marion Stokes

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,...

Scottie Houston Dickerson

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

Pearl Reece Shore

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...

R.L. David Boggs

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...

Greta Faye Vestal Swaim

Greta Faye Vestal Swaim

Oct 2, 2017

Greta Faye Vestal Swaim, 74, passed away Monday October 2, 2017. She was born March 4, 1943 in Surry County to the late Kim and Faye Groce Vestal. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rev. Stephen Watson Swaim.Surviving are three sons Randy Swaim, Stevie (Vanessa) Swaim, David Swaim; grandchildren Adam Swaim, Josh Swaim, Katelyn Swaim, Victoria...

Marie Hobson Williams

Marie Hobson Williams

Oct 1, 2017

Marie Hobson Williams, 86, passed away Sunday October 1, 2017. She was born August 24, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Charlie and Orie Mickles Hobson. Mrs. Williams was retired from Sara Lee after 47 years and was a member of Union Cross Friends. Marie was a Volunteer worker for Forbush Elementary. She was preceded in death by her...

Frances Jester Reece

Frances Jester Reece

Sep 30, 2017

Reece EAST BEND- Mrs. Frances Jester Reece, 87, of East Bend, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017. She was born on March 11, 1930 to the late D.J. and Annie Caudill Jester. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Chruch. She was known for being a wonderful cook, especially her pies. She loved yardwork, gardening, and flowers. Mrs. Reece...

Jackie Lee Sprinkle

Jackie Lee Sprinkle

Sep 29, 2017

Boonville Mr. Jackie Lee Sprinkle, 59, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at his home. Mr. Sprinkle was born June 23, 1958 in Forsyth County to Robert and Mary Sizemore Sprinkle. He worked at Lydall for several years as a fork lift driver. Mr. Sprinkle is survived by his loving wife, Sara Driver Sprinkle; two daughters, Sabrina Sprinkle Shore and...

Marsha Holt Russell

Marsha Holt Russell

Sep 28, 2017

East Bend Mrs. Marsha Denise Holt Russell, 57, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Russell was born January 10, 1960 in Yadkin County to Wayne Holt and Shelba Holt Frye. Marsha enjoyed being at the beach, reading, listening to beach music, and most of all, spending time with her grandkids. She was a member of...

Billy Ray Cornelius

Billy Ray Cornelius

Sep 27, 2017

Cornelius East Bend – Billy Ray Cornelius, 83, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at his home. He was born February 6, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Paul Alvis Cornelius and Jessie North Cornelius.  Billy retired from R.J. Reynolds after 28 years of service.  He was a charter member of the Forbush Fire Department and served in the...

Charles William Hutchens

Charles William Hutchens

Sep 25, 2017

Hutchens East Bend-  Mr. Charles William Hutchens, 82, of  Baltimore road passed away peacefully Monday, September 25, 2017 at the SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin.  He  was born August 12, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Harrison and Julia Phillips Hutchens.  Mr. Hutchens was a veteran of the US Army and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 30...

Beatrice Hobson Davis

Beatrice Hobson Davis

Sep 24, 2017

Boonville Beatrice Hobson Davis, 88, slipped peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior at Forsyth Hospital on September 24, 2017, surrounded by her loving children. Mrs. Davis was born on March 23, 1929, in Yadkin County to Grover and Ila Martin Hobson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wesley...