Obituaries
Virginia Howell Seats
Dec 7, 2016
Virginia Howell Seats, 94, passed away December7, 2016. She was born in Forsyth County on June 16, 1922 to Joshua D and Elsie Barneycastle Howell. Raised in the Huntsville Community of Yadkin County. She married John M. Seats on June 5, 1945, who preceded her in death. They had four children John M. (Linda) Seats, Jr., Carolyn V. (Ronnie) McDonald,...
Earlene Hennings Speas
Dec 6, 2016
Earlene Hennings Speas, 87, of East Bend passed away on December 6, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center with her family by her side. Earlene was born in Yadkin County on November 19, 1929 to the late Tom and Sophronia Hennings. She graduated as valedictorian from East Bend High School in 1947 and completed two years of study at Draughon Business...
D. Grady Gough
Dec 6, 2016
East Bend Mr. Donald “Grady” Gough, 74, passed away Tuesday, December 06, 2016 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Gough was born November 14, 1942 in Forsyth County to Hubert and Mildred Bowman Gough. He was a member of Prospect UMC. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gough was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Gough; father-in-law, Gerdie Davis;...
Commie Junior Salmons
Dec 5, 2016
Hamptonville Commie Junior Salmons, 76, swung his last hammer of December 4, 2016. Mr. Salmons was born May 13, 1940 in Yadkin County to Blume and Fannie Swaim Salmons. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his family very much. In addition to his parents, Mr. Salmons was preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Lynn Salmons; three...
Evelyn Reavis Brann
Dec 4, 2016
East Bend Mrs. Evelyn Reavis Taylor Brann, 88, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Trinity Elms. Mrs. Brann was born May 7, 1928 in Yadkin County to Charles and Hattie Key Reavis. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church. She loved her family, church, and community. Evelyn was a lifelong volunteer who was recognized multiple times for serving...
Georgia Ashburn Current
Dec 4, 2016
Hamptonville Mrs. Georgia Ruth Ashburn Current whispered good-bye to this world and with assurance, was ushered into the Heavenly realm where she will forever be with the Lord on December 4, 2016. Mrs. Current was a kind and gentle soul, meek in her demeanor yet passionate and so very generous with her love for her family, friends, and all with...
Patricia Ann Wooten Barker
Dec 4, 2016
Barker Yadkinville- Mrs. Patricia Ann Wooten Barker, 72, of Courtney Church Road passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born February 7, 1944 in Baltimore, Md. to the late William Haith and Gladys Mae Steelman Wooten. Mrs. Barker was retired from Wachovia Bank with several years of service. She was an active member of Courtney...
Audrey Faye Peregoy Chewning
Dec 2, 2016
Audrey Faye Peregoy Chewning, 81, passed away Friday December 2, 2016. Mrs. Chewning was born February 11, 1935 to the late Charles Bernard Peregoy and Eva Martin Peregoy. She was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Thomas Mason Chewning, Sr., a son Thomas Mason Chewning, Jr.; sister Virginia Thomas;...
Zola Vestal Murphy
Dec 2, 2016
Murphy Boonville – Zola Mae Vestal Murphy, 68, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 3, 1948 in Surry County to Marvin and Ruby Vestal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Junior Murphy; father, Marvin Monroe Vestal. Surviving are her children, Roger (Cynthia) Caudle, Lynn (Dwayne) Hunt, Brenda (William) Jester,...
Pearl Wagoner Misenheimer
Dec 2, 2016
Pearl Wagoner Misenheimer, 100, passed away December 2, 2016. She was born October 4, 1916 to the late Jim Pearson Wagoner and Arkie Durham Wagoner. Mrs. Misenheimer was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She loved to crochet and cook for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jim Misenheimer and a...
Susan Scott Wright
Dec 1, 2016
Wright East Bend – Susan Renee Scott Wright, 55, pass away Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was born March 16, 1961 in Forsyth County to Wade and Linda Scott. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Wade Scott. Surviving are her husband, Russell Gray Wright; mother, Linda Brown Scott; children, Brittany Renee (Cory) Parrish, Curtis Wayne Evans; grandchildren,...
Lois Theresa Billig Boyle
Nov 30, 2016
Mrs. Lois Theresa Billig Boyle, 80, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Boyle was born October 18, 1936 in Hazelton, PA to Louis and Blanche Stempko Billig. She was originally from Beltsville, MD and retired to Sanford, NC to be closer to family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Boyle was preceded in...
Eva Garretson Elderton
Nov 28, 2016
Elkin Mrs. Eva Garretson Elderton, 100, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at Pruitt Healthcare. Mrs. Elderton was born April 22, 1916 in Marfa, Texas to John and Manuela Valverde Garretson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Elderton; one son; four sisters, Mary, Ethel, Francis, and Viola Garretson; and two brothers,...
Marilyn Speedy Fischbeck
Nov 25, 2016
Yadkinville Mrs. Marilyn Anna Speedy Fischbeck, 85, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Fischbeck was born March 14, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio. She enjoyed sewing, spending time with her family and working on their blueberry farm. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fischbeck was preceded in death by a daughter, Laura DeHart; and a sister,...
Evelyn Jane Steinmiller Smitherman
Nov 24, 2016
Evelyn Jane Steinmiller Smitherman, 92, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away November 24, 2016. She was born October 23, 1924 to the late George Carlton and Lelah May Hellar Steinmiller. She graduated as Valedictorian of her class. Mrs. Smitherman was a wonderful cook and loved to cook for her family. She was an avid member of the Eastern Star...
Dorothy Matthews Burleson
Nov 23, 2016
Yadkinville Dorothy Mae Matthews Burleson passed away peacefully at her home on November 23, at the age of 91. She was born to John Henry Matthews & Lillie Mae Norman Matthews on May 14, 1925. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Fred Matthews, James Matthews, Thomas Matthews and sisters, Percy Norman, Jessie Davis, and Lucille Brown. She is...
Maurice Howard George
Nov 22, 2016
East Bend Mr. Maurice Howard George, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. George was born August 29, 1933 in Samson County to Riley and Ruth Buie George. He was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Winston Salem. Mr. George was also a member of the...
James "Jim" Walter Vestal
Nov 17, 2016
Vestal Yadkinville – James “Jim” Walter Vestal, 80, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016. He was born July 20, 1936 in Forsyth County to the late Nathan Hugh Vestal and Bonnie Lucille Wall Vestal. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Carrie Sue Taylor Vestal; brother, Henry Vestal. Surviving are his daughters,...
Patsy Irene Winslow Wood
Nov 16, 2016
Patsy Irene Winslow Wood, 64, passed away Wednesday November 16, 2016. She was born March 14, 1952 to the late Rev. Merrill Winslow, Sr. and Onella Winslow. Mrs. Wood was a member of Harmony Grove Friends. Surviving are her husband of 29 years Clyde Franklin Wood, Jr., two daughters Stacie Wood (Chris) Eggers of Sanford, NC, Stephanie Marie (Angelo) Avozani...
Doris Whitaker Hoots
Nov 15, 2016
Hoots Yadkinville - Doris Elizabeth Whitaker Hoots, 92, passed away Tuesday November 15, 2016 at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center in Yadkinville. She was born to Charlie and Zetta Mae White Whitaker on May 2, 1924. She married Isaac Hoots on May 2nd 1942. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers Harold Whitaker; Omer Whitaker;...
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