Obituaries

Violet Angeline Jereb

Violet Angeline Jereb

Jan 17, 2017

Jonesville Mrs. Violet Angeline Zalar Jereb, 92, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Hugh Chatham Nursing and Rehab Center. Mrs. Jereb was born August 7, 1924 in Pierce, WV to Andrew and Anna Brooks Zalar. She married Edward Vincent Jereb on August 10, 1945 and together they owned Hinsdale Hotel in Hinsdale, NY. In addition to her parents and...

Mabel "Peggy" Owens Bruce

Mabel "Peggy" Owens Bruce

Jan 16, 2017

East Bend Mrs. Mabel “Peggy” Alene Owens Bruce, 85, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Bruce was born January 14, 1932 in Yadkin County to James and Maddie Robbins Owens. She was a member of Baltimore UMC and retired from Lucent. Mrs. Bruce enjoyed quilting and spending time with her family. In addition to her...

JD Groce

JD Groce

Jan 15, 2017

Yadkinville Mr. JD Groce, 89, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at his home. Mr. Groce was born September 16, 1927 in Yadkin County to Dewey and Lillie Macemore Groce. He was a veteran of the US Army and spent his life farming. Mr. Groce enjoyed playing piano, bass guitar, and other instruments, playing with several gospel groups. He attended...

Nellie Carlton Allen

Nellie Carlton Allen

Jan 13, 2017

Allen Yadkinville – Nellie Lucille Carlton Allen, 74, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born October 30, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Thad Carlton and Annie Mae Davis Carlton.  Surviving is her husband, Francis “Sonney” Allen; daughters, Rebecca (David) Knight, Annette Boggs; grandchildren, Shelby Boggs, Cassie Boggs, Amanda (Pete) Gonzalez, Angie Knight;...

Eva Meuller Reece

Eva Meuller Reece

Jan 10, 2017

Yadkinville Mrs. Eva Meuller Reece, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Danby Hospice Home. Mrs. Reece was born February 8, 1940 in Berlin Germany to Rudolf and Gertrude Meuller. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Reece enjoyed spending time at the beach and visiting Germany. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reece was preceded in death...

James Allen Branon

James Allen Branon

Jan 8, 2017

 Branon Yadkinville – James Allen Branon, 72, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017. He was born March 5, 1944 in Surry County to the late John Fletcher Branon and Dorothy Hudspeth Branon.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Gracie Dawn Branon; niece, Kimberly Bridgett Branon.  Surviving are his children, Melissa Shore, Mark...

Edith "Mae" Sizemore Shore

Edith "Mae" Sizemore Shore

Jan 6, 2017

Boonville Mrs. Edith “Mae” Sizemore Shore, 86, was reunited with her husband in Heaven Friday, January 06, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mae was born May 19, 1930 in Yadkin County to Melvin and Hessie Collins Sizemore. She was a member of Longtown Methodist Church. Mae enjoyed reading and sewing. In addition to her parents, Mae was preceded in death...

Wendy Cook Poindexter

Wendy Cook Poindexter

Jan 5, 2017

Poindexter Yadkinville-  Mrs. Wendy Cook Poindexter, 46, of Northwood Church Road passed away peacefully Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.  Wendy was born January 14, 1970 in Forsyth County to William Cook & Margaret Metz Cook.  She attended Grace Bible Church when she was able,  loved Forbush High School Athletics, especially their softball program, and...

Ann Willoughby Davis

Ann Willoughby Davis

Jan 5, 2017

Yadkinville Mrs. Ann Willoughby Davis, 87, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Brookdale Carriage Club Providence. Mrs. Davis was born September 19, 1929 in Pitt County to Joe E. and Bessie Sutton Willoughby. She lived in Richmond, VA and worked as a secretary until marrying her husband. His career took them to South and Central America. Upon his retirement,...

Leo Ray Driver

Leo Ray Driver

Jan 3, 2017

Yadkinville Mr. Leo Ray Driver, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Driver was born May 7, 1940 in Yadkin County to Charlie and Ollie Ball Driver. He was an avid fisherman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Driver was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Driver. He is survived by his wife of...

Janie Hutchens Driver

Janie Hutchens Driver

Jan 2, 2017

Boonville Mrs. Rosa “Janie” Hutchens Driver, 88, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Driver was born September 4, 1928 in Yadkin County to James “Jim” Hutchens and Mettie Mathis Hutchens. She was a member of Boonville Baptist Church and retired from Astoria Braid with over 30 years of service. On June 27, 1943, Janie married the...

Betty Haynes Williams

Betty Haynes Williams

Jan 2, 2017

Hamptonville Mrs. Betty Haynes Williams, 80, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.   Mrs. Williams was born February 16, 1936 in Surry County to Harvey and Samantha Cheek Haynes. She was a member of Swan Creek Baptist Church.  Mrs. Williams enjoyed gardening, baking and reading.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by...

Virginia Elmore Harris

Virginia Elmore Harris

Dec 31, 2016

Harris Mocksville – Virginia Elmore Harris, 92, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. She was born May 17, 1924 to the late Nathan David “Dave” Elmore and Johnsie Teague Elmore.  Virginia was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Rossie Lee Harris; brothers, Grover “Pete” Elmore, Edgar...

William "Bill" Wiedenhoft

William "Bill" Wiedenhoft

Dec 31, 2016

Wiedenhoft Yadkinville – William “Bill” Wiedenhoft, 69, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. He was born October 2, 1947 to the late Herman John Wiedenhoft and Mary Ann Harshman Vestal.  He is survived by his wife, Shelby Lineberry Wiedenhoft; children, David (Lisa) Wiedenhoft, Lynn (Kevin) Hatfield, Norma Wiedenhoft, Jana (Robbi) Dunlevy; grandchildren, Chance Hatfield, Harley Hatfield, Scarlet Hatfield, Sarah Wiedenhoft,...

Carol Lynn Triplett

Carol Lynn Triplett

Dec 31, 2016

Triplett Winston-Salem-  Our Little Princess Carol Lynn Triplett, age 2, passed away peacefully December 31, 2016 in the arms of her parents.  It was a moment of peace for the family to know that the angel who had blessed us here on earth was able to receive her heavenly wings.  “Carol Lynn” as she was lovingly known, had a kind...

Roy Adison Craver

Roy Adison Craver

Dec 30, 2016

Roy Adison Craver, 85, passed away Friday December 30, 2016. He was born April 4, 1931 in Forsyth County to the late Millard Adison and Viola Sowers Craver. Mr. Craver was a member of Courtney Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Ruth Tedder, Edna Tedder; an infant brother Rowan Craver. Surviving are his wife...

Paul "Tom" Driver

Paul "Tom" Driver

Dec 29, 2016

Yadkinville Mr. Paul Thomas “Tom” Driver, 68, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Tom was born May 20, 1948 in Forsyth County to Thomas Franklin and Paulette Jones Driver. He served in the US Navy on the USS Lafayette during the Vietnam Era. Tom was a member of Maple Springs UMC. He was a truly gifted...

Leo "Gray" Casstevens

Leo "Gray" Casstevens

Dec 28, 2016

Boonville Mr. Leo “Gray” Casstevens, 91, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Casstevens was born August 11, 1925 in Yadkin County to John Dalton and Trular Weatherman Casstevens. Mr. Casstevens was a member of Mitchells Chapel UMC. He is a veteran of the US Navy, having served during WWII. In addition to his...

Lucretia Shermer

Lucretia Shermer

Dec 28, 2016

Yadkinville Mrs. Lucretia “Tish” Shermer, 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 28, 2016.  She was born October 16, 1924 in Davidson County to the late Austin Lafayette Elliott, Sr. and Arlene Barber Elliot.  Mrs. Shermer was a graduate of High Point University and former teacher and basketball coach at Hanes High School in Winston-Salem. She was...

Carol Shore Casstevens

Carol Shore Casstevens

Dec 27, 2016

Casstevens Jonesville – Carol Shore Casstevens, 69, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was born December 17, 1947 in Surry County to Fred McKinley Shore and Thelma White Shore. She was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Shore. Surviving are her husband, Hurley “Butch” Casstevens’ children, Angela (Rusty) Miller,...