Obituaries
Zola Vestal Murphy
Dec 2, 2016
Murphy Boonville – Zola Mae Vestal Murphy, 68, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 3, 1948 in Surry County to Marvin and Ruby Vestal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Junior Murphy; father, Marvin Monroe Vestal. Surviving are her children, Roger (Cynthia) Caudle, Lynn (Dwayne) Hunt, Brenda (William) Jester,...
Susan Scott Wright
Dec 1, 2016
Wright East Bend – Susan Renee Scott Wright, 55, pass away Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was born March 16, 1961 in Forsyth County to Wade and Linda Scott. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Wade Scott. Surviving are her husband, Russell Gray Wright; mother, Linda Brown Scott; children, Brittany Renee (Cory) Parrish, Curtis Wayne Evans; grandchildren,...
Lois Theresa Billig Boyle
Nov 30, 2016
Mrs. Lois Theresa Billig Boyle, 80, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Boyle was born October 18, 1936 in Hazelton, PA to Louis and Blanche Stempko Billig. She was originally from Beltsville, MD and retired to Sanford, NC to be closer to family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Boyle was preceded in...
Eva Garretson Elderton
Nov 28, 2016
Elkin Mrs. Eva Garretson Elderton, 100, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at Pruitt Healthcare. Mrs. Elderton was born April 22, 1916 in Marfa, Texas to John and Manuela Valverde Garretson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Elderton; one son; four sisters, Mary, Ethel, Francis, and Viola Garretson; and two brothers,...
Marilyn Speedy Fischbeck
Nov 25, 2016
Yadkinville Mrs. Marilyn Anna Speedy Fischbeck, 85, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Fischbeck was born March 14, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio. She enjoyed sewing, spending time with her family and working on their blueberry farm. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fischbeck was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura DeHart; and a sister,...
Evelyn Jane Steinmiller Smitherman
Nov 24, 2016
Evelyn Jane Steinmiller Smitherman, 92, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away November 24, 2016. She was born October 23, 1924 to the late George Carlton and Lelah May Hellar Steinmiller. She graduated as Valedictorian of her class. Mrs. Smitherman was a wonderful cook and loved to cook for her family. She was an avid member of the Eastern Star...
Dorothy Matthews Burleson
Nov 23, 2016
Yadkinville Dorothy Mae Matthews Burleson passed away peacefully at her home on November 23, at the age of 91. She was born to John Henry Matthews & Lillie Mae Norman Matthews on May 14, 1925. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Fred Matthews, James Matthews, Thomas Matthews and sisters, Percy Norman, Jessie Davis, and Lucille Brown. She is...
Maurice Howard George
Nov 22, 2016
East Bend Mr. Maurice Howard George, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. George was born August 29, 1933 in Samson County to Riley and Ruth Buie George. He was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Winston Salem. Mr. George was also a member of the...
James "Jim" Walter Vestal
Nov 17, 2016
Vestal Yadkinville – James “Jim” Walter Vestal, 80, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016. He was born July 20, 1936 in Forsyth County to the late Nathan Hugh Vestal and Bonnie Lucille Wall Vestal. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Carrie Sue Taylor Vestal; brother, Henry Vestal. Surviving are his daughters,...
Patsy Irene Winslow Wood
Nov 16, 2016
Patsy Irene Winslow Wood, 64, passed away Wednesday November 16, 2016. She was born March 14, 1952 to the late Rev. Merrill Winslow, Sr. and Onella Winslow. Mrs. Wood was a member of Harmony Grove Friends. Surviving are her husband of 29 years Clyde Franklin Wood, Jr., two daughters Stacie Wood (Chris) Eggers of Sanford, NC, Stephanie Marie (Angelo) Avozani...
Timmy Michael Johnson
Nov 15, 2016
Johnson Mt. Airy - Timothy “Timmy” Michael Johnson, 59, passed away at Forsyth Memorial Hospital on Tuesday November 15, 2016. Mr. Johnson was born September 14, 1957 to the late Robert Ester Johnson and Hazel June Hess Johnson Berze. In addition to his parents, Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by a brother Tony Morgan Johnson; father-in-law Jesse James Hardy;...
Doris Whitaker Hoots
Nov 15, 2016
Hoots Yadkinville - Doris Elizabeth Whitaker Hoots, 92, passed away Tuesday November 15, 2016 at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center in Yadkinville. She was born to Charlie and Zetta Mae White Whitaker on May 2, 1924. She married Isaac Hoots on May 2nd 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers Harold Whitaker; Omer Whitaker;...
Beth Burcham Parrish
Nov 15, 2016
Parrish Sparta – Beth Michelle Burcham Parrish, 53, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She was born on August 16, 1963 to Walter Elwin Burcham, Jr. and Mae Flynt Burcham. Beth was preceded in death by her father. She was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Emily Ann Parrish (special friend Kane Lynch);...
Arnette Long Branon
Nov 14, 2016
Branon Yadkinville – Arnette Long Branon, 93, passed away November 14, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born April 12, 1923 in Yadkin County to the late James Henry Long and Ida Victoria Pinnix Long. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thad Henry Branon; three sisters; and three brothers. Surviving are...
Mary Ruth Prim Wood
Nov 10, 2016
Mary Ruth Prim Wood, 87, passed away Thursday November 10, 2016. She was born April 18, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late Lloyd Herman and Hazel Miller Prim. She was a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Charles VonOesen, second husband Harold Wilder, sister Barbara Steelman, a brother...
Douglas Bert Swanner
Nov 10, 2016
Douglas Bert Swanner, 45, passed away November 10, 2016. He was born January 4, 1971 to the late Douglas Bert Swanner and Marsha Hartman Salyer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step father David Salyer. Surviving are his wife Jenifer Buelin Swanner; his children Whitney Swanner (Ethan Mullins), Jonathan Swanner, Deana Shore (Mary Beth), Daniel Shore; grandchildren...
Odell Cuthrell Harding
Nov 8, 2016
Yadkinville Mr. Odell Cuthrell Harding, 105, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Harding was born September 22, 1911 in Yadkin County to Virgil and Edna Harding. He was a farmer by trade and he loved to barbecue. Mr. Harding worked in his garden and mowed the lawn until he was 100 years old. He was...
Zola Kimmer Oliver
Nov 7, 2016
Boonville Mrs. Zola “Mamaw” Kimmer Oliver, 92, went home to be with Jesus with her family by her side, Monday, November 7, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home. Her last moments were spent how she spent the majority of her life singing and praising the Lord. Mrs. Oliver was born October 29, 1924 in Yadkin County to Charles and Pearl Parks...
Paul Thomas Hobson
Nov 7, 2016
Yadkinville Mr. Paul Thomas Hobson, 90, passed away Monday, November 07, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Hobson was born July 22, 1926 in Yadkin County to William Vance and Nellie Wooten Hobson. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Hobson enjoyed farming and raising dairy and beef cattle. He also enjoyed singing in family quartets. In...
Rev. Frank Mack Castevens
Nov 4, 2016
Rev. Frank Mack Castevens, 88, passed away November 4, 2016. He was born September 9, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Noah Meekins and Dora Reeves Castevens. Mr. Castevens enjoyed gardening and studying his bible. He was a member of Swan Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Darlene May Lloyd Castevens, a...
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