Obituaries

Henry Fleming Shore

Henry Fleming Shore

Nov 13, 2015

Henry Fleming Shore of Boonville, NC passed away on November 13, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 25, 1927 He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Dobbins Shore, his parents, Myrtle Fleming and John Wade Shore, Sr. and, and his sisters, Martha Martin and Elizabeth Reece. Henry and Lou were married on...

James "Dood" Luther Parker

James "Dood" Luther Parker

Nov 13, 2015

Boonville Mr. James "Dood" Parker, 78, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at his home. Mr. Parker was born August 9, 1937. He is survived by two sisters, Wanda P. Cockerham and Betty Hutchens; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 3:00PM at Charity Baptist Church with Rev. Eddy Driver officiating.

Hubert Jeffery Speaks

Hubert Jeffery Speaks

Nov 10, 2015

Speaks Yadkinville - Hubert Jeffery Speaks, 58, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at his home. He was born November 9, 1957 in Yadkin County to Hubert Speaks and Kathleen Dalton Speaks. He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Speaks. Surviving is his wife, Veronica King Speaks; mother, Kathleen Speaks; children, Leah (Lemont) Pilson, Dawanna Jackson; step-children, Charles...

Vickie Ann Adams Hartwell

Vickie Ann Adams Hartwell

Nov 7, 2015

Vickie Ann Adams Hartwell, 64, passed away Saturday November 7, 2015. She was born August 27, 1951 to the late Hubert and Novella W. Adams. Vickie graduated from Forbush High School with the Class of 1970. She worked at Chatham Manufacturing Company for over 30 years of service. She retired due to disability in 1995. Vickie was married to the...

Ila Marie Turner

Ila Marie Turner

Nov 5, 2015

Yadkinville Mrs. Ila Marie Hawks Turner, 90, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Turner was born July 7, 1925 in Carroll County, VA to George and Lily Acres Hawks. She was a member of Gospel Way Baptist Church. Mrs. Turner loved flowers and enjoyed cooking. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Turner was preceded in...

Lucille C. Reavis

Lucille C. Reavis

Nov 5, 2015

Reavis Yadkinville- Mrs. Lucille C. Reavis, 88, of Fleming Road passed away Thursday, November 05, 2015 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. Mrs. Reavis was born August 14, 1927 in Iredell County, the youngest of 12 children to the late Robert Harvey and Minnie Reavis Cain. She retired from Unifi, Inc. in 1990 with several years of service and was a...

Scotty Dale Calloway

Scotty Dale Calloway

Nov 5, 2015

Calloway Jonesville - Scotty Dale Calloway, 64, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at his home. He was born November 1, 1951 in Surry County to James Leo Calloway and Erlene Macemore Calloway. Scotty was preceded in death by his father, Leo Calloway; sister, Mary Smith. In addition to his mother, Erlene Calloway, he is also survived by his wife,...

Thomas Yancey Wooten

Thomas Yancey Wooten

Nov 4, 2015

Wooten East Bend- Mr. Thomas Yancey Wooten, 80, of Prides Road passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 6, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Pride E. and Lola Wall Wooten. Mr. Wooten was blessed with a full life of things that he enjoyed and wanted to do. His early years...

Nell W. Hunter

Nell W. Hunter

Nov 3, 2015

Hunter Boonville - Mrs. Nell W. Hunter, 87, of US Highway 601 passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. She was born February 27, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Homer and Lucille Williams. Mrs. Hunter was a member of Boonville Baptist Church where she served the church as a Sunday School...

Charles Julius Miller

Charles Julius Miller

Nov 3, 2015

Mr. Charles Julius Miller, 76, passed away November 3, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on December 12, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Ralph and Lola Miller. He was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church and enjoyed attending services there with his wife when his health allowed. Charles retired from...

Minnie Ruth Haynes

Minnie Ruth Haynes

Nov 3, 2015

Haynes Jonesville - Minnie Ruth Holbrook Haynes, 75, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Baptist Medical Center. She was born March 16, 1940 in Wilkes County to the late James Monroe Holbrook and Naomi Wood Holbrook. Surviving are her husband Alton Hobert Haynes; children, Brian Haynes (Karen Lowe), Todd (Barbara) Haynes, Karen Haynes, Kevin (Courtney) Haynes; grandchildren, Lucas Haynes,...

Glenn Norris Brown

Glenn Norris Brown

Nov 2, 2015

Boonville Glenn Norris Brown passed away on November 2, 2015 at the age of 97. Glenn is survived by Gwendolyn Brown, his wife of 75 years, and three daughters: Dorothy Hutchens, Evelyn (Wes) Hutchens, and Nelda (Peter) Haines. He has nine grandchildren: Steve Hutchens, Sylvia (Wesley) Foster; Wesley Jr. (Susan), Robert (Holly), Walter (Doreen) and Albert Hutchens, Patricia (Anthony) Taylor;...

Ernest "Junior" Barber

Ernest "Junior" Barber

Oct 31, 2015

Boonville Mr. Ernest "Junior" Barber, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, October 31, 2015. Junior was born March 25, 1936 in Yadkin County. He attended Northwood Baptist Church and retired from Unifi after many years of service. Junior was an avid outdoorsman, hunting rabbit, deer, and turkey. He also loved gardening. Junior was preceded in...

Arthur Ray Hall

Arthur Ray Hall

Oct 30, 2015

Yadkinville Mr. Arthur Ray Hall, 79, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at Willowbrook Heath Care. Ray was born August 29, 1936 in Yadkin County to Turner and Ida Sizemore Hall. He was a member of Gospel Way Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy McEwen and two brothers, Gene and...

Larry Kent Wall

Larry Kent Wall

Oct 29, 2015

Wall Larry Kent Wall, 71 of East Bend, North Carolina, passed away in his home Thursday, October 29, 2015. He was born on February 5, 1944 to Evan James and Roxie Maybelle Davis Wall of East Bend, North Carolina. He retired from Westinghouse where he worked as a drafting engineer. He was the youngest of eight brothers and three sisters....

Carol Childress Holloway

Carol Childress Holloway

Oct 28, 2015

Holloway Jonesville - Carol Childress Holloway, 65, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015. She was born October 6, 1950 in Yadkin County to James Melvin Childress and Martha Jane Ford Childress. She was preceded in death by her father, James Childress; brother, Gary Wayne Childress. Surviving is her husband, Dennis Claude Holloway; mother, Martha Childress; children, Dennis Kelvin Holloway, Sharri...

Judy Ashburn Andrews

Judy Ashburn Andrews

Oct 28, 2015

Judy Ashburn Andrews, 61, passed away Wednesday October 28, 2015. She was born April 10, 1954 to Bill and Jean Chappell Ashburn. Surviving are her parents, her husband David Andrews; a daughter Christy (Bradley) Reynolds, a son Marty (Jordan) Andrews; grandchildren Austin Gentle, Reagan Gentle, Brayden Reynolds, Brylee Reynolds, Eli Andrews, Alyssa Martin, Avarie Martin. The family will receive friends...

Walter E. "Gene" Dull

Walter E. "Gene" Dull

Oct 26, 2015

Dull Yadkinville- Mr. Walter E. "Gene" Dull, 69, passed away peacefully Monday, October 26, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born August 15, 1946 in Rowan County to the late George and Ruth Potts Dull. Mr. Dull was a graduate of Davie High School Class of 1964 and served with the N.C. National Guard. He was...

John "Jack" Graham Reece

John "Jack" Graham Reece

Oct 25, 2015

John Graham "Jack" Reece passed away peacefully on October 25, 2015. He was born October 2, 1920 to the late James Lee and Maggie Scott Reece. He was preceded in death by brothers, Robert and Clyde Reece, and sisters, Ann Wood and Alma Ruth Adams. He is survived by his devoted wife of 70 years, Frances Jester Reece; two daughters,...

Sandra Vestal Groce

Sandra Vestal Groce

Oct 25, 2015

Groce Yadkinville - Sandra Kay Vestal Groce, 67, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015 at her home. She was born April 3, 1948 in Surry County to the late Colonel Martin "Bob" Vestal and Josephine Laffoon "Jo" Vestal. Sandra was a special lady who had the ability to make you laugh, have a good time and provide encouragement to all...