Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Josephine Coram Norman

Josephine Coram Norman

Jun 16, 2017

Mrs. Josephine Coram Norman, 92, of Winston-Salem, passed away Friday morning at her home. She was born in Yadkin County to the late Jesse and Callie Martin Coram on January 23, 1925. She won the award as the Mother of the Year in 1982 and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She always strived for family values. In addition...

Sydney Nicole Caudle

Sydney Nicole Caudle

Jun 11, 2017

Caudle Yadkinville – Sydney Nicole Caudle, 22, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 11, 2017. She was born May 4, 1995 in Forsyth County to Chris H. Caudle and Julia Heffner Caudle.  Sydney was a graduate of Starmount High School where she played Volleyball, Softball, and Basketball.  She graduated from Surry Community College and played...

Sudy Gregory Jarvis

Sudy Gregory Jarvis

Jun 10, 2017

North Wilkesboro Mrs. Sudy Ann Gregory Jarvis, 70, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Jarvis was born October 19, 1946 in Iredell County to Orville and Minnie Cass Gregory. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Windy Gap. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jarvis was preceded in death by her husband,...

Fred "Dwight" Shore

Fred "Dwight" Shore

Jun 9, 2017

State Road Mr. Fred “Dwight” Shore, 59, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at Yadkin Nursing Center.  Mr. Shore was born October 29, 1957 in Surry County to Fred and Thelma White Shore.  He was a member of Marler Road Baptist Church.  Mr. Shore enjoyed fishing and hunting, but most of all, loved his family and church.  In addition to...

Loyd George Lynch

Loyd George Lynch

Jun 6, 2017

Mr. Loyd George Lynch, 87, passed away Tuesday, June 06, 2017 at Yadkin Nursing Center.  Mr. Lynch was born March 15, 1930 in Yadkin County to Julius and Sarah Allgood Lynch.  He graduated from Courtney High School and was a veteran of the US Army, having served in the Korean War.  Mr. Lynch was a member of Turners Creek Baptist...

Robert Dwayne Cline

Robert Dwayne Cline

Jun 4, 2017

Mocksville Mr. Robert Dwayne Cline, 40, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at his home. Mr. Cline was born November 17, 1976 in Yadkin County to Robert and Gail Fulp Cline. He enjoyed fishing, watching baseball, especially the White Sox, and pulling for the Carolina Panthers. Mr. Cline was preceded in death by his grandparents, Laura Seagle, Calvin “Coolie” Cline,...

Zola Mae Brown Woodruff

Zola Mae Brown Woodruff

Jun 4, 2017

Zola Mae Brown Woodruff, 95, passed away Sunday, June 04, 2017, at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born on October 18, 1921, to Luther Montgomery “Mann” and Zetta Hobson Brown.  She was married to Richard G. Woodruff for 71 years.  They were blessed with 3 children; Phyllis (Eugene) McCollum, Elizabeth (Rick) Foster and Richard George “Dickie” Woodruff, Jr; five...

Dorothy Shore Stone

Dorothy Shore Stone

Jun 3, 2017

Stone Hamptonville – Dorothy Jean Shore Stone, 70, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was born November 7, 1946 in Yadkin County to the late Lester Shore and Nora Brooks Shore.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, JoAnn Shaffner, Carol Sloop; brother, Kenneth Shore.  Surviving are her children, Bobby (Tammy) Stone, Michael (Cindy)...