Obituaries

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Michael Lynn Simpson

Michael Lynn Simpson

Apr 16, 2017

Michael Lynn Simpson, 60, passed away Sunday April 16, 2017. He was born June 14, 1956 in Surry County to the late Elmer Olinger Simpson and Polly Key Simpson. Mr. Simpson was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Patricia Johnson Simpson; a brother Eddie Simpson. Surviving are his brothers Kevin (Marlene) Simpson, Keith (Shirley) Simpson; several nieces and...

Carol Key Dobbins

Carol Key Dobbins

Apr 15, 2017

Carol Key Dobbins She may have been your teacher, a historical guide, social worker or even dressed you for your prom or wedding day. She may have shared life changing stories with you, or possibly even accompanied you on a mission trip. But, first and foremost she wanted you to know she was a “child of the king”. And on...

Jeffery David Key

Jeffery David Key

Apr 14, 2017

Boonville Mr. Jeffery David Key, 39, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 14, 2017. Jeffery was born December 22, 1977 in Forsyth County to Hillery and Ruby Matthews Key. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, NASCAR, and flying RC airplanes. In addition to this father, Jeffery was preceded in death by his grandparents, Crater and Dorothy Matthews and Sebron and Maggie Key; and...

Thomas Leonard Bobbitt

Thomas Leonard Bobbitt

Apr 13, 2017

Hamptonville Mr. Thomas Leonard Bobbitt, 75, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Rosewood Assisted Living. Mr. Bobbitt was born August 24, 1941 in Grayson County, VA to James and Bertha Cheek Bobbitt. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bobbitt was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Cheek Bobbitt. He is survived by one son, Junior (Susan) Bobbitt; two...

Daniel Casey Hemric

Daniel Casey Hemric

Apr 11, 2017

Daniel Casey Hemric, 29, of Boonville, passed away suddenly April 11, 2017. He was born in Forsyth County on June 26, 1987 to Charles Edward and Tanya Rynn Moxley Hemric. Daniel was a member of Victory Chapel Church. He was an avid sports enthusiast and was the MVP of the Unifi Bowl his junior year in high school. He attended...

Phoenix Oren Thomas Clemmons

Phoenix Oren Thomas Clemmons

Apr 7, 2017

Yadkinville Baby Phoenix Oren Thomas Clemmons passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Phoenix was born January 1, 2017 in Forsyth County to Adam Thomas Clemmons and Molly Caitlin Stokes. He is preceded in death by great grandparents, Oren and Betty Williams and Charles Clemmons. In addition to his parents, Phoenix is survived by his grandparents,...

Ruby Earlene Baity Shore

Ruby Earlene Baity Shore

Apr 6, 2017

Ruby Earlene Baity Shore, 89, took her Angel flight and has landed safely in the arms of Jesus on April 6, 2017. Born March 9, 1928 to the late Dewey and Sarah Baity the oldest of 10 children, five who preceded her; John D. and Gene Baity, Nellie Cranfill, Ethel Jolly, and Nancy Eddleman. She graduated from Courtney School in...

Jerry Wayne Ring

Jerry Wayne Ring

Apr 3, 2017

Hamptonville Mr. Jerry Wayne Ring, 66, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Ring was born November 28, 1950 in Stokes County to James and Lodemia Pinnix Luffman. He was a member of Mtn. View Baptist Church. Mr. Ring enjoyed mowing hay, riding his tractors and spending time with his dogs. In addition to his father,...

Betty Myers Shore

Betty Myers Shore

Apr 2, 2017

Shore Yadkinville-  Mrs. Betty Myers Shore, 75, of Old Stage Road passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.  She was born February 2, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Sid and Mary Allgood Myers.  Mrs. Shore worked for several years as a supervisor with Bates Nitewear, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and in a...

Linda Smith Perkins

Linda Smith Perkins

Apr 2, 2017

Perkins Yadkinville – Linda Smith Perkins, 77, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017. She was born January 13, 1940 in Bertie County to the late Robert Darnell Smith and Mary Creasey Smith.  Linda was a member at Yadkinville United Methodist Church.  She worked for Dr. Frank Walker Dentistry in Yadkinville as a dental assistant until the birth of her first...

Mary "Jane" Davis

Mary "Jane" Davis

Apr 1, 2017

Winston Salem Ms. Mary “Jane” Davis, 57, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at her home. Ms. Davis was born November 21, 1959 in Yadkin County to Hobert and Mary Reynolds Davis. Jane graduated from High Point University with a Bachelor’s Degree. Amongst her other accomplishments, she earned a NC Auctioneers license in 2011. After obtaining her CDL, she traveled...