Obituaries

Bobby Dean Gregory

Bobby Dean Gregory

Sep 2, 2016

Hamptonville Mr. Bobby Dean Gregory, 76, passed away Friday, September 02, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Gregory was born October 16, 1939 in Wilkes County to Vander William and Treva Combs Gregory. He attended Mtn. View Baptist Church. Mr. Gregory was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Caroleen Mathis...

William Henry Lashmit

William Henry Lashmit

Sep 2, 2016

Yadkinville Mr. William Henry "Bill" Lashmit, 94, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illnessHe was the oldest of 15 children. Mr. Lashmit was born August 6, 1922 in Yadkin County to Henry and Thelma Sain Lashmit. He was a veteran of the US Army having served during WWII from December 1942 to September...

Jack Wilson Brooks

Jack Wilson Brooks

Sep 2, 2016

Brooks Yadkinville- Mr. Jack Wilson Brooks, 68, of hoots road passed away Friday, September 2, 2016. He was born January 31, 1948 in Surry County to the late Thomas Wilson and Mary Brown Brooks. Mr. Brooks was an excellent carpenter, loved music and playing guitars with various bands. He was always willing to help others, and his door was always...

Junior Minton

Junior Minton

Aug 31, 2016

Jonesville Mr. Junior Minton, 78, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Minton was born August 5, 1938 in Wilkes County to Benjamin and Ila Porter Minton. He enjoyed coon hunting and watching Nascar. In addition to his parents, Mr. Minton was preceded in death by five brothers, Willie, Ed, Clyde, Wayne and Bill Minton; three...

Ruth Lashmit Baity

Ruth Lashmit Baity

Aug 30, 2016

Baity Yadkinville - Ruth Lee Lashmit Baity, 90, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born September 20, 1925 in Davie County to the late Henry and Thelma Sain Lashmit. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thad Roger Baity; brothers, John Lashmit, Thomas Lashmit, Robert Lashmit, Allen...

Charles Junior Grimes

Charles Junior Grimes

Aug 30, 2016

Grimes Yadkinville - Charlie Junior Grimes, "Pete" peacefully passed away in his home on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 under the care of Hospice. He was born February 11, 1940 in Wilkes County to the late Oliver and Beatrice Grimes. He is survived by his Wife, Darnell Grimes and three children, Steven Grimes (Beverly) of Clemmons, Patricia Williams (David) of Yadkinville,...

Betty Jean Deskins

Betty Jean Deskins

Aug 30, 2016

Yadkinville Mrs. Betty Jean Davis Deskins, 74, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Deskins was born June 21, 1942 in Tazwell, VA to Melvin Crockett and Sallie Mae Sawyer Davis. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Deskins was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffrey Deskins; one sister, Mary Jane McDonald; and one brother, John...

Dorothy Winfrey Matthews

Dorothy Winfrey Matthews

Aug 28, 2016

Matthews East Bend - Dorothy Evelyn Winfrey Matthews, 78, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born September 13, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late Thomas and Leontice Starbuck Winfrey. Dorothy graduated from Mineral Springs High School. She was a member of the Northwest District for UMW, and also a member of the...

Lanny Gail Wilkins

Lanny Gail Wilkins

Aug 25, 2016

Wilkins Jonesville - Lanny Gail Wilkins, 64, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his home. He was born November 21, 1951 in Surry County to the Burley and Margaret Chappel Wilkins. Lanny was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was fun spirited and always enjoyed life. Lanny enjoyed racing, where he raced in the NASCAR modified series. He...

James Walter Ireland

James Walter Ireland

Aug 23, 2016

Ireland Hamptonville - James Walter Ireland, 82, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at his home. He was born March 8, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Daniel Webster Ireland and Lula Underwood Ireland. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his children, Darrell Wayne Ireland, Dolly Ann Ireland; sister, Janet Leigh Joines; brothers,...

Annie l> Blackburn

Annie l> Blackburn

Aug 19, 2016

Hamptonville On Friday, August 19, 2016 God gently called our dearly beloved Annie L. Blackburn from labor to eternal rest after a courageous battle with multiple chronic illnesses. Annie was the daughter of the late Madge Blackburn and John Lindsey, both of Hamptonville, North Carolina. She graduated from Lincoln Heights High School in Wilkesboro, North Carolina and Winston Salem State...

Edna "Louisa" Anna Shauger

Edna "Louisa" Anna Shauger

Aug 18, 2016

Edna Shauger Ronda - Edna Anna "Louisa" (Hinrichs) Shauger, 98, of Milwaukee, WI passed away with family by her side at her daughter Sharon (Shauger) Sanders home in Ronda, NC on August 18, 2016. She was born June 15, 1918 in Milwaukee to the late John and Amanda (Stoecker) Hinrichs and was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years,...

Annette Dawn Matthews Sapp

Annette Dawn Matthews Sapp

Aug 17, 2016

Sapp Advance- Annette Dawn Matthews Sapp, 54, passed away Wednesday August 17, 2016. She was born September 30, 1961 in Yadkin County to Franklin Aldean Matthews and Lillie Brown Hutchins. She was preceded in death by her Father. Surviving are her husband Gary Sapp; mother Lillie Hutchins; her two daughters Sabrina (Justin) Shore, Jackie (Lee) Cody; grandchildren Kayla Shore, Amber...

Doris Speer Williams

Doris Speer Williams

Aug 16, 2016

Wiliams Boonville- Mrs. Doris Speer Williams, 90, of Hinshaw Road passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 16, 2016. She was born March 7, 1926 in Yadkin County to the late Howard and Edna Dobbins Speer. Mrs. Williams was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker for her family. Her cooking and being a guest at her table will be remembered by...

Jana Danielle Cave

Jana Danielle Cave

Aug 16, 2016

Boonville Ms. Jana Danielle Cave, 27, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Jana was born December 26, 1988 in Forsyth County to Derek and Tamika Haynes Cave. She enjoyed giving hugs, going to school, and spending time with her nephews. Jana had an infectious smile that would brighten anyone's day. Jana was preceded in...

Everett Herbert Baker

Everett Herbert Baker

Aug 15, 2016

Hamptonville Mr. Everett Herbert Baker, 84, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 at his home. Mr. Baker was born March 23, 1932 in Alleghany County Maryland to Edward and Velma Wagoner Baker. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean War. Mr. Baker was a member of Woodland UMC. He enjoyed hunting and playing cards....

Sue Moxley Casstevens

Sue Moxley Casstevens

Aug 12, 2016

Sue Moxley Casstevens, 67, passed away Friday August 12, 2016. She was born January 1, 1949 in Surry County to the late Kim Thompson and Dorothy Brown Moxley. Mrs. Casstevens was a member of North Oak Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her husband Ricky Vernon Casstevens, Jr.; three sons Brent (Angie) Casstevens,...

Johnny Ray Steelman

Johnny Ray Steelman

Aug 11, 2016

Steelman Yadkinville- Mr. Johnny Ray Steelman, 72, of Brookfield Lane passed away peacefully Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1944 in Yadkin County to the late Tom and Lucy Ledbetter Steelman. Mr. Steelman was retired with several years of service with Ingersol-Rand of Mocksville and was a member of Enon Baptist Church. He...

Pansy Mae Miller Hobson

Pansy Mae Miller Hobson

Aug 11, 2016

Hobson East Bend- Mrs. Pansy Mae Miller Hobson, affectionately known as "Ma", age 99, passed away peacefully at her home on August 11, 2016. She was born October 23, 1916 in Yadkin County to the late Julius Monroe and Myrtle Pardue Miller. She was also preceded in death by her gentle, loving husband of 52 years, Dewey Wesley Hobson, and...

Hilda Heath Blevins

Hilda Heath Blevins

Aug 8, 2016

Mrs. Hilda Heath Blevins, 75, passed away Monday August 8, 2016. Mrs. Blevins was born March 1, 1941 to Elmer Jefferson Heath Sr. and Annie McGee Heath. She was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Blevins was preceded in death by her husband Norris Lee Blevins Sr., one son Luther Jefferson Blevins, one...