Obituaries

Robert "Rusty" Russell Reed

Robert "Rusty" Russell Reed

Jul 11, 2024

Reed

EAST BEND – Mr. Robert “Rusty” Russell Reed, 69, of Wisteria Drive passed away peacefully Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Reed was born June 12, 1955 in Mecklenburg County to the late Robert Wendell and Montrose “Monty” Beam Reed. He attended Sardis Presbyterian Church of Charlotte in his younger years, was a 1976...

Monty Chris Forrest

Monty Chris Forrest

Jul 10, 2024

Forrest

BOONVILLE- Mr. Monty Chris Forrest, 66, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born September 3, 1957 in Yadkin County to the late Fred Frank Forrest and Mary Violet Davis Forrest. Mr. Forrest was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company as a Control Room Specialist. He loved being outside, either hunting, playing golf, watching...

Margaret Mackie Anderson

Margaret Mackie Anderson

Jul 9, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Mackie Anderson, 94, passed away Monday, July 9, 2024. She was born December 19, 1929 to the late Frank Mackie and Izetta Steelman Mackie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Thomas Anderson; brother, Sonny Mackie; sister, Ruth Moxley. She is survived by sons, Andy (Jackie) Anderson of Granite Falls,...

Susan Margenia Ellis

Susan Margenia Ellis

Jul 7, 2024

Mrs. Susan Margenia Ellis, age 58, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home from pancreatic cancer with her daughters by her side. She was born on July 31, 1965, in Forsyth County to the late Richard Alvin Sheets and Patsy Ellis Sheets. She was the oldest of three children and a loyal caretaker to...

Billy Ray Keen

Billy Ray Keen

Jul 7, 2024

Mr. Billy Ray Keen, 44, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born February 7, 1980 in Jackson, Mississippi to Jessie Lynn Keen and Kathy Bobbitt Prevette. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Keen enjoyed fishing, riding 4 wheelers, watching TV, playing video games, and he loved riding the Blue Ridge...

Steven Wayne Shore

Steven Wayne Shore

Jul 7, 2024

Steven Wayne Shore, 57, passed away Sunday July 7, 2024. He was born November 4, 1966 to David Lee Shore and Mary Ann Saunders Shore. He was preceded in death by his father David Lee Shore. Surviving are his wife Brenda Gantt Shore; mother Mary Ann Saunders Shore; son Samuel Shore; grandchildren Dawson Shore; brothers Barry (Gina) Shore, David (Anita)...

Kayden Demont Dewalt

Kayden Demont Dewalt

Jul 6, 2024

Kayden Demont Dewalt passed away on July 6, 2024. He was born to Demont Junior Dewalt and Haley Danielle Lineberry Dewalt. 

Kayden is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Derrick Demont Dewalt; and great grandfather, Gabriel Martinez. He is survived by his parents; a brother, Derrick Demont Dewalt II; uncles, Timothy (Jennifer) Lineberry, Jiheem Dewalt, and Shakwan Dewalt; aunts, Ashley...

Veronia Delania Nance Draughn

Veronia Delania Nance Draughn

Jul 5, 2024

Veronia Delania Nance Draughn, 94, passed away Friday July 5, 2024. She was born September 4, 1929 in Surry County to the late Arvil Nance and Virginia Draughan Nance. Mrs. Draughn loved Atlanta Braves baseball, reading, and crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Burley Thomas Draughn; son Perry Thomas Draughn. Surviving are her daughter Kathy...

John Allen Sink

John Allen Sink

Jul 5, 2024

John Allen Sink, 72, passed away Friday July 5, 2024. He was born November 16, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late Gaither William Sink and Obera Messer Sink. Mr. Sink enjoyed fishing, Hunting, and loved music. Mr. Sink worked 37 ½ years for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Paul Sink. Surviving...

Brenda Brown Meenach

Brenda Brown Meenach

Jul 4, 2024

Winston-Salem - Brenda Brown Meenach, 72, loving wife, mother, sibling and dear friend to many, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024 surrounded by her family and friends in her home. 

She was born October 19, 1951 in Yadkinville, North Carolina to the late Grady L. Brown and Inez M. Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Robert "Bob" Howard

Robert "Bob" Howard

Jul 3, 2024

Mr. Robert Howard affectionally known as Bob, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday July 3, 2024. Bob was the son of Leonard and Lilly Howard and married to Jo Ann Miller Howard. He worked for Reynolds Tobacco Co. for 30 years and farmed all his life. Bob had a tremendous love for his draft horses and...

Hubert Dean Hunter

Hubert Dean Hunter

Jul 1, 2024

Yadkinville – Hubert Dean Hunter, 83, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024. He was born November 5, 1940 in Forsyth County to the late John Hunter and Maude McKinny Hunter Davis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Ann Hunter; son, Danny Hunter; brother, Wayne Hunter. He is survived by his children,...

Maxine Colvard

Maxine Colvard

Jun 29, 2024

Miss Maxine Colvard, 91, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was born March 30, 1933 in Wilkes County to the late Walter and Versie Cook Colvard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George Colvard; sister, Ennie Colvard. She is survived by her sister, Teena (Joey) Colvard Blackburn. There will be a private...

Doris Griffin

Doris Griffin

Jun 28, 2024

Doris Griffin, 93, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born January 15, 1931 in Bardley, Missouri to Ertie and Thelma Allen. Doris was a lifelong member of Buncombe Pentecostal Church in Naylor, Missouri. She was very active in the church and loved The Lord. In her younger years, Doris enjoyed riding horses. She spent lots of time picking...

Caswell Clyde Wall

Caswell Clyde Wall

Jun 27, 2024

Wall

EAST BEND - Mr. Caswell Clyde Wall, 98, of Flint Hill Road passed away peacefully Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. He was born April 27, 1926 in Yadkin County to the late John T. “Tunie” and Lillie Viola Smith Wall. Mr. Wall attended East Bend School, and then joined the US Army at...

Susan Long Harrison

Susan Long Harrison

Jun 26, 2024

Mrs. Susan Long Harrison, 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born in Surry County on March 11, 1951 to Lindsay and Nora Long. Susan retired from the Yadkin Valley Magazine. She enjoyed spending her time crocheting, listening to music, and most of all, being with her friends and family. Susan loved her...

Kenneth "Jr." Eugene Smith Jr.

Kenneth "Jr." Eugene Smith Jr.

Jun 26, 2024

Mr. Kenneth “Jr.” Eugene Smith, Jr., 50, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was born November 15, 1973 in Forsyth County to Kenneth Eugene Smith, Sr. and Bonnie Jean Hicks Smith. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his father. Jr. was a long-distance truck driver, driving to the west coast most of his trucking career. He enjoyed wood...

Shelby Brown Moxley

Shelby Brown Moxley

Jun 24, 2024

Mrs. Shelby Jean Brown Moxley, 86, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born July 19, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late William “Willie” Daniel Brown and Nettie Casstevens Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy (Kim) Brown Moxley, Stacie (Kenneth) Brown Bryant; her brother, ND (Nola) Brown, and several...

Warren Conner

Warren Conner

Jun 22, 2024

Mr. Warren Conner, 54, passed away on June 22, 2024. He was born in New York County, New York, on July 23, 1969 to Robert Conner and Mary Willette Hargrove. Warren loved to DJ and make music. He was a faithful fan of the Carolina Tarheels, New York Knicks, New York Giants, and the Yankees. He loved to shop and...

Barry Kent Wagoner

Barry Kent Wagoner

Jun 22, 2024

Barry Kent Wagoner, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday June 22, 2024. He was born June 9, 1944 in Surry County to the late D.C. (Couchie) Wagoner and Elizabeth (Lib) Key Wagoner. He was a member of West Yadkin Baptist Church. Mr. Wagoner loved to do woodworking, reading, listening to beach music, and was...