Obituaries

Della Mae Davis Combs

Della Mae Davis Combs

Dec 26, 2016

Della Mae Davis Combs, 81, passed away Monday December 26, 2016. She was born in Wilkes County to the late Truman Harris and Stella Harris Davis. She was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Combs was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Jerry Donald Combs; a grandson Chad Cook; two sisters Inez Garris and Shirley Collins;...

Anne Virginia Bowman Peele

Anne Virginia Bowman Peele

Dec 26, 2016

Peele Yadkinville-  Mrs. Anne “Virginia” Bowman Peele, 84, of Wild Rose Trail passed away peacefully Monday December 26, 2016 at her home.  She was born January 15, 1932 in Surry County to the late Johnny and Annie Flippin Bowman.  Mrs. Peele was a member of Courtney Baptist Church where she was active with the choir and music ministry.  She was...

Annie Mathis Johnson

Annie Mathis Johnson

Dec 26, 2016

Johnson Hamptonville - Annie B Mathis Johnson, 84, passed away Monday December 26, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Johnson was born May 29, 1932 to Robert Gordon Mathis and Bertha Glass Mathis. She was a charter member of West Yadkin Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her husband Coy Lee Johnson;...

Nancy N. Norman

Nancy N. Norman

Dec 24, 2016

East Bend Mrs. Nancy N. Norman, 77, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Norman was born June 12, 1939 in Yadkin County to Alvis and Mable Davis Norman. She was a member of New Home UMC, and a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Norman enjoyed playing the piano, and singing in the Senior Citizens Choir....

Annie Pearl Collins Warden

Annie Pearl Collins Warden

Dec 22, 2016

Yadkinville Mrs. Annie Pearl Collins Warden, 97, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Warden was born November 23, 1919 in Yadkin County to Thomas and Cora Speer Collins. She was a member of Pilot View Friends Church and enjoyed working in her flowers. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother...

Kenneth Vanhoy

Kenneth Vanhoy

Dec 22, 2016

Vanhoy Jonesville – Kenneth Vanhoy, 94, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016. He was born November 24, 1922 in Yadkin County to the late Santford and Stella Brown Vanhoy. He retired from years of service working with grading and paving all over the Eastern US. He was a veteran of World War II service with the US Army Air Corps...

James Wesley Holsclaw

James Wesley Holsclaw

Dec 21, 2016

James Wesley Holsclaw, 73, passed away Wednesday December 21, 2016. He was born August 22, 1943 to the late Lennie and Maggie Nelson Holsclaw. Mr. Holsclaw was a faithful member of Charity Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Arvil Holsclaw and Bert Holsclaw. Surviving are his wife Shirley Ann Vestal Holsclaw; children Wayne Holsclaw,...

Louis Andrew Fischbeck

Louis Andrew Fischbeck

Dec 20, 2016

Fischbeck Yadkinville – Louis Andrew Fischbeck, 75, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. He was born March 12, 1941 in Orange County, California to the late Emil and Louise Smith Fischbeck. Lou “Fish” worked for the U.S. Postal Service and retired after 39 years of service. He also enjoyed being outdoors and especially working on his blueberry farm. In addition...

Margaret Chappell Wilkins

Margaret Chappell Wilkins

Dec 20, 2016

Margaret Chappell Wilkins, 94, passed away Tuesday December 20, 2016. She was born June 24, 1922 to the late James “Jim” and Ella Hemric Chappell. She was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Burl Wilkins; a son Lanny Wilkins; five sisters Ada Chappell, Lillie Chappell, Jani Chappell Brown, Freeda...

Paisley Starr Gentry Hodges

Paisley Starr Gentry Hodges

Dec 20, 2016

Jonesville Infant Paisley Starr Gentry Hodges passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Paisley was born to Casey Lane Gentry Hodge. In addition to her mother, Paisley is survived by her two sisters, Peyton Lane Hodges and Piper Danielle Renegar; grandparents, Ronald C. Gentry and Tina Thompson Gentry; great grandmother, Judy Wall; and several aunts and uncles.A...

Paul Clara Willard

Paul Clara Willard

Dec 19, 2016

Boonville Mr. Paul C. Willard, 73, went to be with Jesus Monday, December 19, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. Willard was born October 27, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Clara and Mamie Leamon Willard. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and the Yadkin Valley Cruisers. Mr. Willard retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad after 30...

Barbara Nell Halsey Carlton

Barbara Nell Halsey Carlton

Dec 17, 2016

Barbara Nell Halsey Carlton, 75, passed away Saturday December 17, 2016. She was born July 1, 1941 to the late Marvin Pope and Ruby Dale Depp Halsey. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven sisters and one brother. Surviving are her husband Max Carlton; a sister Pauline Baldwin; brother-in-law Steve (Penny) Carlton. The family will receive friends from...

Mary Davis Branon

Mary Davis Branon

Dec 17, 2016

Branon Jonesville – Mary Dawn Davis Branon, 65, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016. She was born December 2, 1951 in Avon, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Alfred Branon; mother, Kathlien Roach; one brother. Surviving are her children, David Wayne Davis, Kathryn Davis Casstevens, Regina Bonham; grandchildren, Harley James Davis, Timothy George Reich, Jennifer Lyn...

Herman Dudley Harris

Herman Dudley Harris

Dec 17, 2016

Harris Harmony – Herman Dudley Harris, 80, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born April 3, 1936 in Iredell County to the late Alfred Dudley Harris and Carrie Bell Johnson Harris.  He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son,...

Paul Eugene Hennings

Paul Eugene Hennings

Dec 16, 2016

Hennings   East Bend - Hennings, Paul Eugene (86) of Crestwood, KY, formerly of East Bend, NC, passed away on December 16, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lesta and G. L. (Lat) Hennings, and his loving wife of 62 years, Norma Jean (Kelly) Hennings. He is survived by his three sons Steve (Debbie), Brian (Beth) and Joel...

Shawn "George" Grose Kingrea

Shawn "George" Grose Kingrea

Dec 14, 2016

Yadkinville Mrs. Shawn “George” Crystal Lynn Grose Kingrea, 45, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Kingrea was born January 6, 1971 in Mercer County West Virginia to Eddie and Bootsie Farmer Grose. She was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church and the “I Can Cope” support group. Mrs. Kingrea enjoyed gardening and making jewelry....

Patsy Heath Vestal

Patsy Heath Vestal

Dec 12, 2016

Vestal Yadkinville – Patsy Ruth Heath Vestal, 88, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born January 28, 1929 in Iredell County to the late Henry Franklin Heath and Margaret Roberts Heath.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Greene Vestal; sisters, Kathleen Dough, Sarah Lawrie, Lucy Ashton; brothers, John Henry Heath,...

Betty Jean Haynes Spillman

Betty Jean Haynes Spillman

Dec 11, 2016

East Bend Mrs. Betty Jean Haynes Spillman, 69, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Spillman was born March 4, 1947 in Davie County to Leonard and Wiggins Ireland Haynes. She enjoyed crafts, knitting, working in the yard, and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Spillman was preceded in death by an...

Michael Webster Dudley

Michael Webster Dudley

Dec 10, 2016

Dudley Mocksville – Michael Webster Dudley, 76, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016.  He was born June 16, 1940 in Rowan County to the late Lonnie Hurbert Dudley and Bertha Belle Christy Dudley.  Michael enjoyed the beach, fishing, spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a...

Irene Lee Kozee

Irene Lee Kozee

Dec 9, 2016

Yadkinville Mrs. Irene Lee Kozee, 87, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at Bermuda Commons. Mrs. Kozee was born June 17, 1929 in Harlen, Kentucky to Grace Johns. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Kozee enjoyed going to church, reading, and spending time at the Senior Center. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kozee was preceded in...