Obituaries
Elsie Bunton Chappell Souther
Jun 2, 2024
Mrs. Elsie Bunton Chappell Souther, 90, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was born in Yadkin County on February 9, 1934 to John Manley Bunton and Verlie Wallace Bunton. Mrs. Souther was a member of Hunting Creek Friends Church. She enjoyed reading and doing puzzles. Mrs. Souther loved to cook for a crowd, she especially loved to make...
Gilbert Thomas Gregory
Jun 1, 2024
Mr. Gilbert Thomas Gregory, 77, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born March 11, 1947 in Iredell County to the late Thomas Odell Gregory and Elva Templeton Gregory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta Anderson Gregory; brothers, Bobby Gregory, James Gregory; a great-grandson, Levi Williams. Mr. Gregory is a veteran...
Donald Cratie Holcomb
Jun 1, 2024
Mr. Donald Cratie Holcomb, 78, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born March 26, 1946 in Wilkes County to the late Cratie and Thelma Burcham Holcomb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, David Lee Holcomb, Spenser Holcomb; half-brothers, Norris Burcham, Raymond Burcham; sisters, Carrie Ann Swaim, Linda Hutson, and Betty Murphy....
Judy Holleman Garris
May 28, 2024
Mrs. Judy Gelain Holleman Garris, 76, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She was born June 15, 1947 to the late Edward and Lena Holleman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Bud Holleman. Judy was a retired beautician and she enjoyed fishing, quilting, and gardening. Surviving are her husband, Tony Garris; daughter, Sandy...
Gwyn Gregory
May 26, 2024
Mr. Lyndell “Gwyn” Gregory, 59, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born November 24, 1964 in Forsyth County to the late Woodie LG Gregory and Jane Carol Hoots Gregory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Woodie Scott Gregory. He is survived by his children, Ashton Gregory (fiancé Brandon Phipps, Kyler Gwyn...
Derek Wesley Tucker
May 26, 2024
Yadkinville – Derek Wesley Tucker, 59, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born May 21, 1965 in Yadkin County. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Pettit Tucker. He is survived by his father, Jimmy Wesley Tucker; daughters, Brandy (Tyler) Grubbs, Jessica (Jackson Taylor) Tucker; ex-wife, Loretta Tucker. His funeral service will be held 4:00 PM...
Flora Eyvonne Hutchens Felts
May 26, 2024
Flora Eyvonne Hutchens Felts, 75, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was born October 14, 1948 in Davie County to the late Roby Evan Hutchens and Ida Mae Chandler Hutchens. She enjoyed being a caregiver for people in need and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Ethel Myers, Mary Ruth...
Barbara Greer Morgan
May 25, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Ellen Greer Morgan, 95, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born February 5, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late Jerry and Annie Bell Mitchell. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Morgan was preceded in death by her husbands, Worth Greer and Frank Morgan; sons, Ernest Gene Greer and Bill Morgan; brothers,...
Zola Kelly Speer
May 19, 2024
EAST BEND - Zola Kelly Speer of East Bend, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024 in the presence of her three beloved children. She was born September 8, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late Jerry L. Kelly and Mary Ethel Hobson Kelly.
Zola shared her love and kindness with all those who had the blessing...
Charleston "Charlie" Claire Spillman
May 18, 2024
Miss Charleston “Charlie” Claire Spillman, only 10 days old, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. Charlie was born on May 8, 2024 to Matthew and Madison Spillman. While her life on earth was extremely short, she fought a hard fight and made a big impact on so many hearts. She will be...
Bobby Wayne Edwards
May 16, 2024
Mr. Bobby Wayne Edwards, 51, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. He was born October 19, 1972 in Surry County to Henry William Edwards and Nedra Ann Mayes Edwards. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nedra Ann Mayes Edwards, and a brother-in-law, Dwayne Byrd. Bobby enjoyed going fishing, going to drag races with his dad, and he loved...
Leon Triplett
May 15, 2024
Mr. Robert “Leon” Triplett, 79, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was born April 15, 1945 in Surry County to the late JF Triplett and Jettie Bell Triplett Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Miranda Bell Triplett; his step-father, Elmer Johnson; a daughter, Anita Lynn Triplett; sisters, Alene Hanes, Hazel Triplett,...
James "Jim" Nelson Hutchens, Sr.
May 11, 2024
James “Jim” Nelson Hutchens, 75, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was born June 7, 1948. Mr. Hutchens was a member of Faith Community Baptist Church. He loved playing bluegrass music, camping, fishing, and spending time with his beloved beagle, Penny. He was preceded by his parents, R. L. Steelman and Betty Groce Steelman. Surviving are his wife, Martha...
Brenda Cheek Combs
May 9, 2024
Brenda Cheek Combs 79, of Elkin, passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
She was born January 21, 1945, in Wilkes County to the late Roy Cheek and Ruby Mastin Cheek. Brenda retired from Phillips Van Heusen as a quality control specialist.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey William Combs; her...
Shirley Mae Holcomb Miller
May 6, 2024
Shirley Mae Miller, 84, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on May 12, 1939 to Raymond and Lula Reid Holcomb. Mrs. Miller loved dancing, shopping, and spending time with her family. Shirley was survived by two sons James Randy Miller, Stacy Miller; grandsons Chase (Ashlyn) Miller, Andrew (Misty) Miller, Brandon Brooks, Devan...
Constantino Zamora Cortez
May 5, 2024
Mr. Constantino Zamora Cortez, 84, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was born in Mexico on January 20, 1940 to Jesus Zamora and Carmen Cortez. Constantino enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors. He will be missed by everyone who had the privilege to know him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alicia...
Donald "Don" Aubrey Linville
May 3, 2024
Mr. Donald “Don” Aubrey Linville, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather peacefully passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was 86 years old.
Born on May 26, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late John and Addie Vance Linville, Mr. Linville’s life was a testament of love and generosity for his family, and those...
Susan Fleming Alem
May 1, 2024
Susan Fleming Alem passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2024 in Greensboro, North Carolina at the age of 90. She is preceded in death by her parents Henry Davis Fleming, Sr. and Fleeta Boyd Fleming husband, her husband Fehmi Mohammed Alem; her sister Phyllis Stroud; and her brother Henry Davis Fleming, Jr. She is survived by her sister Jane Webster...
Jackie Thomas Holleman
May 1, 2024
Holleman
RONDA – Mr. Jackie Thomas “Tommy” Holleman, Sr., 80, of Captain Day Road passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Holleman was born October 10, 1943 in Wilkes County to the late Clyde and Nola Eva Welborn Holleman. He was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War serving with...
Juan Pineda Garcia
Apr 30, 2024
Pineda
MT. AIRY - El Sr. Juan Pineda García, de 72 años, de Inglewood Road falleció pacíficamente el martes 30 de abril de 2024 en Forsyth Medical Center. Nació el 2 de mayo de 1951 en México, hijo del fallecido Estevan Pineda y Josefina García. El Sr. Pineda estuvo jubilado después de trabajar varios años en la industria avícola. Le encantaba...