Obituaries
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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,...
Samuel "Gary" Owen
Jul 30, 2017
Samuel “Gary” Owen 79, passed away on July 30th, 2017. He was the husband of Kay Owen, sharing 57 years of marriage. Born June 21st, 1938, to Samuel P. and Clara N. Owen. Gary retired from RJ Reynolds after 36 years and was a veteran of the US Army. In retirement, he found a passion for providing the community with...
Lorene Shore Norman
Jul 30, 2017
Mrs. Lorene Shore Norman, 87, of East Bend passed away Sunday, July 30th, 2017 at home. She was born February, 6th, 1930. She was preceded in death by her husband Foy Carlysle Norman; her parents Melvin and Evella Shore; and infant sibling Patricia Ann Shore. Surviving are her daughter Lori Norman Lashmit and husband, Tommy, of East Bend; a grandson...
James Allen Sneed
Jul 29, 2017
Sneed Yadkinville – James Allen Sneed, 83, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at his home. He was born May 16, 1934 in Surry County to the late Troy Ford Sneed and Beulah Groce Sneed. Allen retired from R.J. Reynolds as a Supervisor, and he served as County Commissioner for Yadkin County. Allen was a member at Deep Creek Friends...
Garlon Gray Hall
Jul 28, 2017
Garlon Gray Hall, 84, passed away Friday July 28, 2017. Mr. Hall was born November 6, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Governor Vance Hall and Molly Mae Marsh Hall. Mr. Hall served in the US Army. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, and a member of the Yadkin Cruisers. Mr. Hall was retired as manager from Sears after...
Rita Cave Bianco
Jul 27, 2017
Rita Cave Bianco, 71, passed away Thursday July 27, 2017. She was born August 11, 1945 to the late George B and Ohna Marion Cave. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers Herbert B Cave, John L Cave, J. D. Cave; four sisters Nettie Cave Donathan, Vernell Cave Stammetti, Dorothy M. Cave, and Jessie Cave Lemons. Surviving...
Leonard Gray "Doc" Dixon
Jul 26, 2017
Dixon Yadkinville- Mr. Leonard Gray “Doc” Dixon, 88, of East Main Street passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at his home. He was born November 29, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Elsie Gray and Carrie Saunders Dixon. “Doc” was taught at an early age, by his father, how to be a mechanic, and this turned into a...
Thomas "Tommy" Odell Whitaker
Jul 25, 2017
Whitaker Yadkinville- Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Odell Whitaker, 74, of Center Road passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Yadkin Nursing Center. He was born January 15, 1943 in Surry County to the late Odell and Margaret Weatherman Whitaker. Tommy was owner and operator of Tommy’s Used Cars for several years and worked with several dealers in the Southeast. He loved...
Patricia "Trisha" Cockerham Reid
Jul 25, 2017
Reid East Bend-Patricia “Trisha” Cockerham Reid, 43, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2017. She was born in Surry County on December 24, 1973 to Willie and Pattie Shore Cockerham. Trisha’s life revolved around her daughter, Ansleigh, where she enjoyed watching Ansleigh play ball. Her hobbies included fishing, going to the beach, and especially her love for baking cakes. She...
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