Obituaries
Ray Neal Vaught
Jul 26, 2024
Mr. Ray “Papa Neal” Neal Vaught, 96, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024. He was born in Wythe County, Virginia on July 26, 1928 to Raymond Vaught and Lessie Sage Vaught. Neal began driving a truck at the young age of 15, and continued for the majority of his life until he was 80 years old. He worked for...
Blanche Vanhoy Bovender
Jul 24, 2024
Blanche Vanhoy Bovender, aged 103, passed away on July 24, 2024, in Southport, North Carolina. Born in Yadkin County, North Carolina, on October 30, 1920, she led a life marked by devotion, community service, and significant professional achievements.
Blanche was a devout member of the Leland Baptist Church in Leland, NC, where she practiced her faith fervently, partaking in daily Bible...
Precious Stacy-Ann Hall
Jul 24, 2024
Ms. Precious Stacy-Ann Hall, 43, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She was born August 12 in Jamaica to the late Olivene Victoria Logan. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by an uncle, Erol Logan. She is survived by her son, Justin Daquan Caruth; her sister, Britna Kerrian Bennett; and her brother, Mark Brown. Ms. Hall...
Barry Lee Riddle
Jul 24, 2024
Mr. Barry Lee Riddle, 64 of Lansing, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Mr. Riddle was born September 26, 1959 in Iredell County the son of Lee Riddle and Evelyn (Dewight) Edwards. He was a graduate of North Iredell High School, worked with the Iredell County Sheriff’s Department for more than 10 years and was employed at Lowe’s...
James Wesley Williams, Jr.
Jul 23, 2024
BOONVILLE - Mr. James Wesley Williams, Jr., 54, of Ridge Street passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was born October 12, 1969 in Forsyth County to James Wesley Williams, Sr. and Rita Kimmer Williams. Mr. Williams worked several years with Candle Corporation of America, East Coast Millwork Distributers, Parkdale of Boonville; and recently with Vitro of Elkin. He was...
Wesley "Wes" Thomas Brandon
Jul 21, 2024
Yadkinville – Wesley “Wes” Thomas Brandon, 54, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born June 18, 1970 in Yadkin County. Wes was a graduate of Forbush High School and of Wake Forest University. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Ann Byrd Brandon, and his brother, Tim Brandon. He is survived by his father, Thomas “Tom”...
Larry Wayne Jester
Jul 21, 2024
Mr. Larry Wayne Jester, 81, passed away peacefully at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville, Sunday, July 21, 2024. Mr. Jester was born October 16, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late “Jack” Evertte Jester and Nell Groce Jester. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jester was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Ellen Davis Jester; and...
Janie Thomas Parks
Jul 21, 2024
Janie Thomas Parks, 76, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024. She was born July 30, 1947 to the late Elmer Clifton Thomas and Carrie Fletcher Thomas. Janie loved crafting, cooking, her dogs, and spending time with the family. She was a very talented artist. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her daughter Melissa Davis; son Michael...
Johnson Hall "Sandy" Harris
Jul 20, 2024
Yadkinville – Johnson Hall “Sandy” Harris, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Sandy was born on January 23, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Nathan and Nora Osborne Harris. Coming from humble beginnings, he served in the Korean War as a military policeman. He returned from his service to marry the...
Robin Michelle Hobbs
Jul 19, 2024
Robin Michelle Hobbs, 64, passed away Friday July 19, 2024. She was born September 25, 1959 in Guilford County to the late Joel “Sonny” Henry Hobbs and Marlene Southard Hobbs. She enjoyed baking, painting, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her sister Shawn (G.C.) Pardue; brother Dean (Pam) Hobbs; niece...
Janice Shelton Smith
Jul 18, 2024
Mocksville - Ms. Janice Shelton Smith, 71, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. Ms. Smith was born May 17, 1953 in Yadkin County to John Hugh Shelton and Jessie Ruth Allen Boger. She was a member of Courtney Baptist Church. She enjoyed crafts, collecting knick-knacks, and caring for her cats. Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie...
Beverly Ann Legans Swaim Thornburg
Jul 18, 2024
Yadkinville – Beverly Ann Legans Swaim Thornburg, 75, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was born August 21, 1948 in Iredell County to the late Luther Legans and Margaret Hanes Legans. Beverly loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved going to the beach. In addition to her parents,...
Lou Raye Caudle Adams
Jul 16, 2024
Adams
RURAL HALL - Mrs. Lou Raye Caudle Adams, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Rose Tara Plantation in King. She was born November 15, 1938 in Surry County to the late Arthur Leake Caudle and Ruby Pratt Caudle. Mrs. Adams retired from Unifi, Inc with 24 years of service and worked with Wal-Mart for several years. She...
Ralph Clayton Shore
Jul 15, 2024
Hamptonville - Ralph Clayton Shore, 89, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at his home. He was born January 21, 1935 in Yadkin County, to the late Jack Green Shore and Cleo Cook Shore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Nella Sue Johnson Shore, brothers; Wayne Shore and Don Shore....
Kathy Ann Whitaker
Jul 14, 2024
Whitaker
JONESVILLE – Mrs. Kathy Ann Whitaker, 67, of Oak Lane passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Woltz Hospice Home of Dobson. She was born November 21, 1956 in Surry County to the late James and Martha Ford Childress. Mrs. Whitaker worked for several years in different restaurants in the area, was a member of Trinity Worship Center of...
Nancy Ellis Dinkins
Jul 14, 2024
Yadkinville – Nancy Ellis Dinkins, 88, who was a loving wife, mother, and mamaw, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born October 6, 1935 in Davie County to the late William Albert Ellis and Nancy McBride Ellis. Nancy enjoyed reading her bible daily, and she read through her bible from start to finish 15 times. She made several...
Helen Whitley Fortune
Jul 13, 2024
Mrs. Helen Faribault Whitley Fortune, 102, of East Bend, passed away on July 13, 2024 in her home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at East Bend United Methodist Church, 224 Main St., East Bend, NC, 27018. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Wednesday July 17, 2024...
Ronald Lee Muncus
Jul 12, 2024
Ronald Lee Muncus, 82, of Boonville, was ushered into the presence of his Saviour at 10:03 AM on July 12, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Mr. Muncus was born on November 24, 1941.
A dedicated husband, father, and church leader, Mr. Muncus retired from R.J. Reynolds after a 40-year career. He was known as a man who loved...
Betty Pruitt Reavis
Jul 12, 2024
Mrs. Betty Jane Pruitt Reavis, 80, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born August 14, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late Thomas Bryant Pruitt and Bessie Hodges Pruitt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Loretta Jane Reavis; son-in-law, Richard Eugene Gilley; six brothers, and four sisters. She is survived by...
Clara Ellis Black
Jul 11, 2024
Mrs. Clara Mae Ellis Black, 78, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born September 6, 1945 in Lee County, Mississippi to the late William Byron Ellis and Lila Lamb Ellis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Robert Leon Black; seven brothers and sisters; and seven sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law....
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