Obituaries
Vernon Dale Nance
Mar 30, 2017
Hamptonville Mr. Vernon Dale Nance, 57, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Nance was born August 27, 1959 in Forsyth County to Thomas Henry and Margaret Bishop Nance. In addition to his parents, Mr. Nance was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Layell Nance; and a brother, Vearl Nance. He is survived by two...
Shelbia Milton Jarrett
Mar 30, 2017
Yadkinville Ms. Shelbia Jean Milton Jarrett, 79, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Autumn Care of Mocksville. Ms. Jarrett was born February 14, 1938 in Yadkin County to Homer and Mozelle Bowles Milton. She was a member of Turners Creek Baptist Church. Ms. Jarrett enjoyed cooking, decorating her home, spending time outside, but most of all, spending time with...
Joy Dale Ashley Murphy
Mar 29, 2017
Joy Dale Ashley Murphy, 69, passed away Wednesday March 29, 2017. She was born June 1, 1947 in Surry County to the late Harvey Lee and Ruth Mae King Ashley. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Billy Gray Murphy; two sisters Rosa Lee Ashley, Grace Dean Ashley; daughter in law Jennifer Murphy. Surviving are her children David...
Delilah Randleman Cook
Mar 29, 2017
Delilah Randleman Cook, 86, passed away Wednesday March 29, 2017. She was born October 17, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Anderson Luther and Sally Holleman Randleman. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son Jimmy Lee Cook; two sisters Shirley Caudle, Etta Caudle; a brother Henry Randleman. Surviving are her husband who she married on December...
Jacob Craig Steelman
Mar 28, 2017
Yadkinville Mr. Jacob “Jake” Craig Steelman, 21, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his home. Jake was born January 23, 1996 in Forsyth County. He loved all animals, but chickens were his favorite. Jake loved to read, go camping, ride his bike, play on his computer, and go out to eat with his family. Jake was preceded in death...
Alvin Jones Jester
Mar 28, 2017
Mr. Alvin Jones Jester, 63, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in a Georgia hospital. Mr. Jester was born December 31, 1953 to Walter and Mozelle Sparks Jester. He was a veteran of the US Airforce, where he served as a cook for 4 years. Mr. Jester loved to cook and bake for his many friends and family. In addition...
Zeno H. Welborn
Mar 27, 2017
Hamptonville Mr. Zeno H. Welborn, 88, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Welborn was born February 9, 1929 in Yadkin County to George and Bettie Phillips Welborn. He was a member of Union Baptist Church and lived his life in faith honoring God through his love for others and his amazing positive attitude....
Donald Ray Hepler
Mar 26, 2017
Yadkinville Donald Ray Hepler 81, of Yadkinville, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. He was born in Yadkin County on September 11, 1935 to the late Forney Ray and Inis Anderson Hepler. Mr. Hepler was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness Church. He worked for Yadkin County Schools as a bus driver for 20 years after his retirement from...
V. Esther Wallace
Mar 25, 2017
Yadkinville- V. Esther Wallace, 93, went to be with her Lord Saturday, March 25, 2017. She and her brother, Robert Krempels were born in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Michael and Sarah Krempels. Esther graduated from Eastern Bible Institute where she met her future husband, Dr. Alexander Wallace. They were married in 1954 at Stone Church, Chicago, Illinois. Two daughters later...
Nellie Willard Vestal
Mar 25, 2017
Nellie Willard Vestal, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, friend, and a devoted Christian who loved the Lord. She was born on May 14, 1929 to the late Joe and Viola Speer Willard. She was preceded in death by her...
Hobert Junior Hall
Mar 24, 2017
Yadkinville Mr. Hobert Junior Hall, 90, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Hall was born July 29, 1926 in Surry County to Governor and Mollie Marsh Hall. He was a member of Center UMC. He enjoyed playing the piano and singing. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hall was preceded in death by...
Treva Coe Hobson
Mar 24, 2017
Hobson Yadkinville – Treva Mae Coe Hobson, 73, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born May 8, 1943 in Surry County to the late J. Escar Coe and Pearl Childress Coe. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Anthony Hobson; sister, Hazel Chandler. Surviving are her...
Hobert Loyd Davis
Mar 22, 2017
Yadkinville Mr. Hobert Loyd Davis, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Davis was born August 1, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Franklin and Flora Hutchens Davis. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Elizabeth Reynolds Davis; a daughter, Mary Jane Davis; a brother, Glenn (Myrtle) Davis;...
Parks Allen Ray
Mar 22, 2017
Yadkinville Mr. Parks Allen Ray, 72, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his home. Mr. Ray was born May 21, 1944 in Wilkes County to Robert Parks and Gladys Mendenhall Ray. He was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church. Mr. Ray retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. and enjoyed spending time in his garden. In addition to his...
Glenda Sue Davis Atkins
Mar 21, 2017
Glenda Sue Davis Atkins, 70, passed away Tuesday march 21, 2017. She was born December 4, 1946 in Dunklin County Missouri to the late Earl “Slim” Davis and Ruby Mae Gabriel Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Juanita Capps, Evelyn Witham; a brother J D Davis. Surviving are her husband of 51 years Jerald Henry...
Ray Sizemore
Mar 20, 2017
Walter Ray Sizemore,85, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Yadkin County on February 3, 1932 to Walter Montgomery and Lona Brown Sizemore. He was a member of Trinity Community Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired after 35 plus years from Hanes Corp-Sara Lee. He was...
John Henry Shore
Mar 19, 2017
Yadkinville Mr. John Henry Shore, 83, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at his home. Mr. Shore was born July 8, 1933 in Yadkin County to John Elsie and Ada Pinnix Shore. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Shore retired from Drexal Heritage Furniture Company after 44 years of...
Henry Calvin Willard
Mar 17, 2017
Yadkinville Mr. Henry Calvin Willard 88, of Yadkinville, passed away Friday morning, March 17, 2017 at his home. He was born in Yadkin County on October 17, 1928 to Luther and Lola Driver Willard. Mr. Willard served a short stint in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Fulk Willard,...
Decca Joan Hanes
Mar 16, 2017
Yadkinville Ms. Decca Joan Hanes, 64, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her home. Ms. Hanes was born March 22, 1952 in Iredell County to Joseph and Marie Gough Hanes. She was a member of Sandy Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Ms. Hanes was preceded in death by her infant brother, Joel Dean Hanes; and a...
Billy Joe Matthews
Mar 16, 2017
Matthews Boonville – Billy Joe Matthews, 74, passed away March 16, 2017 at his home. He was born February 24, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late Roy Zeno Matthews and Lucinda “Cindy” Brown Matthews. Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He always enjoyed the outdoors and farming. Billy retired from Consolidated Trucking Company after working...
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