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Dexter Rose

Dexter Rose

Sep 13, 2016

Dexter Rose, owner of Carl Rose and Sons Concrete Co., passed away September 13, 2016 at his home. There will be an informal viewing at Gentry Family Funeral Service on Little Mountain Road in Jonesville, NC on September 14, 2016 from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. A private family service will be held at Fall Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. In...

Grace Dean Barker

Grace Dean Barker

Sep 12, 2016

Barker Ronda- Mrs. Grace Dean Soots Barker, 87, of Blackburn Street passed away peacefully Monday, September 12, 2016 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. She was born August 18, 1929 in Wilkes County to the late Charlie and Lessie Harris Soots. Mrs. Barker was a loving homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother to her family. She was a devoted...

Nancy Ann Gilmore

Nancy Ann Gilmore

Sep 12, 2016

Jonesville Mrs. Nancy Ann Matthews Gilmore 66, of Jonesville, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 12, 2016. Nancy was born on September 08, 1950 in Yadkin County to Albert Pete and Bertha Hutchens Matthews. Nancy attended Boonville Elementary School and graduated at Starmount High School in Boonville, NC in 1969. She was a very hard working lady who worked...

Mary Louise McCoy Pardue

Mary Louise McCoy Pardue

Sep 11, 2016

Mary Louise "Nana" McCoy Pardue, 82, passed away Sunday September 11, 2016. She was born December 31, 1933 to the late Irvin and Nora Steele McCoy. She was a member of Sandy Springs Baptist Church where she was organist for several years. She devoted 33 years providing care for the elderly. She was preceded in death by her parents; her...

Joel Lloyd Chapman

Joel Lloyd Chapman

Sep 7, 2016

Hamptonville Mr. Joel Lloyd Chapman, Sr., 74, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Kaser Hospice Home. Mr. Chapman was born February 15, 1942 inShenandoah, VAto Joe and Linie Bonds Chapman. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. Mr. Chapmanattended Mtn. View Baptist Church. He enjoyed music and could play any instrument. In addition to his parents,...

Libby Gentry Dunn

Libby Gentry Dunn

Sep 5, 2016

Dunn Boonville- Mrs. Libby G. Dunn, 73, of West Main Street passed away peacefully Monday September 5, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Center. She was born October 23, 1942 in Forsyth County to the late Sherman David and Ruby Sizemore Gentry. Mrs. Dunn enjoyed spending her time sewing, making crafts, and quilting. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church....

Kevin David Gregory

Kevin David Gregory

Sep 5, 2016

Gregory Ronda- Mr. Kevin David Gregory, 54, passed away Monday September 5, 2016 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He went to Heaven to be with his little sister, Teresa Ann; his grandparents, Jim and Annie Gray, and Morris and Cordie Gregory. He is survived by his parents, Ralph and Frieda Ann Gregory; a loving brother, Galen Gregory; and...

Katie Hardy Smith

Katie Hardy Smith

Sep 4, 2016

Smith East Bend - Katie Frances Hardy Smith, 72, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born August 19, 1944 in Surry County to the late James Fletcher Hardy and Nellie Jane Hutchens Hardy. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Jessie James Hardy, Ruebin Hardy, Claude Hardy,...

Vermell Macemore Harrison

Vermell Macemore Harrison

Sep 4, 2016

Harrison Jonesville- Annie Vermell Macemore Harrison, 95, of Highway 21 passed away peacefully at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin on September 4, 2016. She was born March 1, 1921 in Yadkin County, the last of eight siblings that were born toCalvinEli and Martha Jane Vestal Macemore. Mrs. Harrison loved to work outside in her flowers and garden. She enjoyed...

Angeline Vanhoy

Angeline Vanhoy

Sep 3, 2016

Jonesville Mrs. Angeline Scott Vanhoy, 87, passed away Saturday, September 03, 2016 at Pruitt Healthcare. Mrs. Vanhoy was born September 4, 1928 in Surry County to Samuel George and Mattie Noah Scott. She retired from Hanes Hosiery and was a loving and devoted wife and homemaker. Mrs. Vanhoy was a faithful member of Boonville Baptist Church. In addition to her...

Jack Wilson Brooks

Jack Wilson Brooks

Sep 2, 2016

Brooks Yadkinville- Mr. Jack Wilson Brooks, 68, of hoots road passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. He was born January 31, 1948 in Surry County to the late Thomas Wilson and Mary Brown Brooks. Mr. Brooks was an excellent carpenter, loved music and playing guitars with various bands. He was always willing to help others, and his door was always...

Bobby Dean Gregory

Bobby Dean Gregory

Sep 2, 2016

Hamptonville Mr. Bobby Dean Gregory, 76, passed away Friday, September 02, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Gregory was born October 16, 1939 in Wilkes County to Vander William and Treva Combs Gregory. He attended Mtn. View Baptist Church. Mr. Gregory was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Caroleen Mathis...

William Henry Lashmit

William Henry Lashmit

Sep 2, 2016

Yadkinville Mr. William Henry "Bill" Lashmit, 94, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illnessHe was the oldest of 15 children. Mr. Lashmit was born August 6, 1922 in Yadkin County to Henry and Thelma Sain Lashmit. He was a veteran of the US Army having served during WWII from December 1942 to September...

Junior Minton

Junior Minton

Aug 31, 2016

Jonesville Mr. Junior Minton, 78, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Minton was born August 5, 1938 in Wilkes County to Benjamin and Ila Porter Minton. He enjoyed coon hunting and watching Nascar. In addition to his parents, Mr. Minton was preceded in death by five brothers, Willie, Ed, Clyde, Wayne and Bill Minton; three...

Ruth Lashmit Baity

Ruth Lashmit Baity

Aug 30, 2016

Baity Yadkinville - Ruth Lee Lashmit Baity, 90, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born September 20, 1925 in Davie County to the late Henry and Thelma Sain Lashmit. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thad Roger Baity; brothers, John Lashmit, Thomas Lashmit, Robert Lashmit, Allen...

Betty Jean Deskins

Betty Jean Deskins

Aug 30, 2016

Yadkinville Mrs. Betty Jean Davis Deskins, 74, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Deskins was born June 21, 1942 in Tazwell, VA to Melvin Crockett and Sallie Mae Sawyer Davis. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Deskins was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffrey Deskins; one sister, Mary Jane McDonald; and one brother, John...

Charles Junior Grimes

Charles Junior Grimes

Aug 30, 2016

Grimes Yadkinville - Charlie Junior Grimes, "Pete" peacefully passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 under the care of Hospice. He was born February 11, 1940 in Wilkes County to the late Oliver and Beatrice Grimes. He is survived by his Wife, Darnell Grimes and three children, Steven Grimes (Beverly) of Clemmons, Patricia Williams (David) of Yadkinville,...

Dorothy Winfrey Matthews

Dorothy Winfrey Matthews

Aug 28, 2016

Matthews East Bend - Dorothy Evelyn Winfrey Matthews, 78, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born September 13, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late Thomas and Leontice Starbuck Winfrey. Dorothy graduated from Mineral Springs High School. She was a member of the Northwest District for UMW, and also a member of the...

Lanny Gail Wilkins

Lanny Gail Wilkins

Aug 25, 2016

Wilkins Jonesville - Lanny Gail Wilkins, 64, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his home. He was born November 21, 1951 in Surry County to the Burley and Margaret Chappel Wilkins. Lanny was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was fun spirited and always enjoyed life. Lanny enjoyed racing, where he raced in the NASCAR modified series. He...

James Walter Ireland

James Walter Ireland

Aug 23, 2016

Ireland Hamptonville - James Walter Ireland, 82, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at his home. He was born March 8, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Daniel Webster Ireland and Lula Underwood Ireland. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his children, Darrell Wayne Ireland, Dolly Ann Ireland; sister, Janet Leigh Joines; brothers,...

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