Obituaries
Sharon Gayle Woods Pryor
Dec 24, 2014
Sharon Gayle Woods Pryor, 67, passed away Wednesday December 24, 2014. She was born August 1, 1947 to the late Ervin Walker and Ella Mae Sullivan Woods. She is preceded in death by her parents, a son Herbert Andrew Pryor, Jr. Surviving are her husband Herbert Andrew Pryor; a daughter Kristin Pryor Ring; grandchildren Garrett Ring, Conner Ring, Sarah Ring,...
Mary Lee Walls Talley
Dec 22, 2014
Yadkinville Mrs. Mary Lee Walls Talley, 79, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Talley was born March 17, 1935 in Wilkes County to T.F. and Sena Mickle Walls. She retired from Unifi and worked at the Flea Market in Hamptonville selling clothes. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Talley was preceded in death by four...
Katie Lee Hinshaw
Dec 19, 2014
Hinshaw East Bend - Katie Lee Hinshaw, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 19, 2014. She was born January 15, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Romie Willie Hinshaw and Goldie Hobson Hinshaw. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Miles Church. Katie Lee retired from F.W....
Martha Elizabeth Salmons-Gill
Dec 17, 2014
Martha Elizabeth Salmons-Gill, 63, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014. She was born November 18, 1951 in Surry County to the late Leonard Gray and Flora Dudley Salmons. Surviving are her daughter Heather (George) Nelson; grandchildren Kendall Nelson, Gabriel Nelson, Michael Nelson; brothers Rev. Harold (Janet) Salmons, Billy (Diane) Salmons, Gray (Deborah) Salmons; a sister Betty Salmons; Companion Hansel Shook;...
Ricky Wooten Doub
Dec 16, 2014
Doub East Bend - Ricky Wooten Doub, 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 16, 2014. He was born February 2, 1953 in Yadkin County. Ricky was the owner and operator of William Doub and Son Excavating. He was a member of the Forbush Fire Department for 29 years and was the fire chief for the...
Mary Belle Mackie Martin
Dec 16, 2014
Mary Belle Mackie Martin, 83, passed away Tuesday December 16, 2014. She was born January 6, 1930 to the late Nathan Dennis and Doshia Belle Mackie. Surviving are her children Ronald Martin, Dennis Martin, Kay Martin, and Barbara Southern; granddaughter Jennifer Martin; great granddaughter Bella Rose McHone. A graveside service will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday December 19, 2014 at...
John Johnson Daniel
Dec 16, 2014
Yadkinville Mr. John Johnson Daniel, 64, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Mr. Daniel was born December 23, 1949 in West Virginia to Harold and Ruth Phipps Daniel. He is survived by two children, Charles Daniel and Ann (Jason) Cardwell; three grandchildren, Alivia, Daegan, and Dawson Cardwell; his ex-wife, Kathy Daniel, and several brothers and sisters.
Harvey Gray Miller
Dec 16, 2014
Harvey Gray Miller, 82, passed away Tuesday December 16, 2014. He was born March 20, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Benjamin H. and Mahalia Shore Miller. Mr. Miller served in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Nancy Smitherman Miller; one sister, and eight brothers. Surviving are a son Ricky Miller; two...
Faye Harrison Brown
Dec 15, 2014
Brown Yadkivnille- Mrs. Martha Faye Harrison Brown peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 15, 2014 Born to Montgomery Lee Harrison and Carrie Mary "Madie" Caudle Harrison on May 4, 1926. She attended Branon Friends Meeting and served as the Flower Coordinator. She loved her family and was a loving wife, mother, and mamaw. She...
Beatrice Brooks Welborn
Dec 15, 2014
Jonesville Mrs. Beatrice Brooks Welborn, 85, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Welborn was born September 6, 1929 in Wilkes County to the late Buel and Evie Chambers Brooks. She was a member of Swan Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Welborn is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Ralph Welborn; three children, Marquita (Rex) Gregory,...
Edith Scott Shore
Dec 15, 2014
Shore Goldsboro- Mrs. Edith Scott Shore, 73, of Goldsboro and formerly of Yadkin County, NC passed away peacefully Monday, December 15, 2014 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. She was born March 26, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Herman and Minnie Leamon Scott. Mrs. Shore was a beloved, loving wife, mother, and homemaker to her family....
Rex Gilbert Johnson
Dec 14, 2014
Johnson Hamptonville - Rex Gilbert Johnson, 82, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2014. He was born December 19, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Henry Clay Johnson and America Shore Johnson. Rex was a devoted member of Flatrock Baptist Church where he sang in the choir for over 50 years and taught Sunday school for 8 years. In addition...
Betty Miller Smitherman
Dec 13, 2014
Smitherman Leland, NC- Mrs. Betty Miller Smitherman, 74, of Dixie Drive, and formerly of Yadkinville, NC passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. She was born January 2, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Carl Greene and Ila Mae Sprinkle Miller. Mrs. Smitherman was retired from DuPont Textile and was of...
Sarah "Mae" Winters Bryant
Dec 13, 2014
Boonville Mrs. Sarah "Mae" Winters Bryant, 92, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Bryant was born September 8, 1922 in Yadkin County to Wesley "Pop" and Ivy Carlton "Mom" Winters. She was a lifelong member of Mitchell's Chapel UMC and enjoyed gardening, yard work, and flower arranging. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bryant was...
Jessie Ray Moxley
Dec 12, 2014
Moxley Yadkinville- Mrs. Jessie Ray Moxley, 81, of Las Brisas Drive passed away peacefully Thursday, December 12, 2014. She was born June 3, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Frear and Lillian Matthews. Mrs. Moxley was a devoted and loving wife to her husband, Travis Moxley, who preceded her in death in 1967. After his death, she became owner...
Thomas Ellis Walker
Dec 11, 2014
Walker Yadkinville- Mr. Thomas Ellis "Tom" Walker, 77, of Beech Street passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014. He was born April 10, 1937 in Davidson County to the late Wray and Viola Gooch Walker. Mr. Walker was a retired truck driver with various transportation carriers, was of the Baptist Faith, loved to play golf, go fishing, and most importantly spend...
Pamela Klamert Harden
Dec 11, 2014
Boonville Ms. Pamela Cecilia Klamert Harden, 66, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014. Ms. Harden was born October 18, 1948 in Flint Michigan to the late Raymond and Mary Klamert. She was a member of Mitchells Chapel UMC and worked for New Horizons Adult Health Care. Ms. Harden enjoyed woodworking, sewing, playing with her dogs Sadie and Sammie, and working...
Jerry Lee Richardson
Dec 11, 2014
Richardson Yadkinville - Jerry Lee Richardson, 70, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014. He was born February 10, 1944 in Surry County to the late Raymond Franklin Richardson and Josie Arlene Marshall. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sons, Terry Richardson, Ernie Richardson; granddaughters, Hope Richardson, Cynthia Vestal; sister, Cathy Neal. Surviving are...
Hobert "Darrell" Vanhoy
Dec 10, 2014
East Bend Mr. Hobert "Darrell" Vanhoy, 48, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at his home. Darrell was born February 7, 1966 in Yadkin County to Hobert and Della Ruth Jester Vanhoy. He was Vice President and co-founder of Yadkin Valley Mechanical in Rural Hall. Darrell loved his family, his music, playing...
Tommy Gray Freeman
Dec 9, 2014
Freeman Mocksville - Tommy Gray Freeman, 67, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014. He was born August 9, 1947 in Forsyth County to the late Tilden Freeman and Mary Bates Freeman. His graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Union Cross Friends Church. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Freeman family....