Obituaries

Ola Mae Bruce

Ola Mae Bruce

Dec 8, 2014

Bruce Yadkinville- Ola Mae Bruce, 94, passed away peacefully Monday, December 8, 2014 at Arbor Acres in Winston-Salem. She was born August 3, 1920 in Yadkin County to the late Alexander Cyrus and Millie Louisa Melton Bruce. Ms Bruce was retired from Western Electric, A.T.&T., with several years of service. She was a faithful member of Baltimore United Methodist Church...

Walter Verlin Morris

Walter Verlin Morris

Dec 7, 2014

Walter Verlin Morris went to be with his LORD Jesus Christ on December 7, 2014. Verlin was born on April 3rd, 1929, on Foggy Camp Farm, Fancy Gap, VA. He is survived by his brother, Rudolph, of Dublin VA, his children Randy (Beth) and Mark (Kathy); his grandchildren, Natalie Sizemore (Leslie), William Morris (Jesica), Josh Morris (Kristen), and Chrystian Morris...

Virginia Coe Mathis

Virginia Coe Mathis

Dec 6, 2014

Mathis Jonesville - Virginia Dare Coe Mathis, 72, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014. She was born September 7, 1942 in Surry County to the late Connie Doc Coe and Francis Wood Benton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Gerthie Coe, Linda Cleary, Connie Coe; brother, Ray Coe. Surviving are her children,...

Jimmy Lee Cook

Jimmy Lee Cook

Dec 5, 2014

Jimmy Lee Cook, 63, passed away Friday December 5, 2014. Mr. Cook was born October 18, 1951 in Surry County to Rev. Jack James and Delilah Randleman Cook. Surviving are his parents; companion Carol Byrd; children James (Marty) Cook, Tesha Cook, Megan Cook; grandchildren Eden Ashley, Cassidy Cook, Blake Ashley, Kyley Cook, Baylee Bryant, Gracee Bryant; great grandchild Zaida Ashley;...

Bobby Lee Pardue

Bobby Lee Pardue

Dec 4, 2014

Bobby Lee Pardue, 74, passed away Thursday December 4, 2014. He was born December 3, 1940 in Yadkin County to Woodrow Wilson and Madge Swaim Pardue. He was preceded in death by his father Woodrow Wilson Pardue. Survivng are his mother Madge Swaim Pardue; former wife Kathryn Sale Pardue; four children Elaine (Robbie) Cheek, Becky L. Pardue, Vonda (Philip) Funderburk,...

Joe David Douglas

Joe David Douglas

Dec 3, 2014

Hamptonville Mr. Joe David Douglas, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Douglas was born June 5, 1938 in Yadkin County to Paul and Minnie North Douglas. In addition to his parents, Mr. Douglas was preceded in death by three siblings, Ann Newsome, Junior Douglas and Dallas Douglas. He is survived by his loving wife...

Elsie Wood Chappell

Elsie Wood Chappell

Dec 3, 2014

Chappell Jonesville- Mrs. Elsie Lorene Wood Chappell, 89 of US Highway 21 passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. She was born January 11, 1925 in Surry County to the late John Riley and Flossie Cook Wood. Mrs. Chappell was retired from Elkin Furniture now Vaughn-Bassett Furniture with several years of service. She loved the Lord,...

John "Wayne" Spillman

John "Wayne" Spillman

Dec 3, 2014

Hamptonville Mr. John "Wayne" Spillman, 74, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Spillman was born May 10, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late John Henry and Mary Pinnix Spillman. He was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mr. Spillman served on the Board of Directors at...

Dwight Monroe Pendergrass

Dwight Monroe Pendergrass

Dec 2, 2014

Pendergrass Mocksville - Dwight Monroe Pendergrass, 74, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014. He was born January 20, 1940 in Wilkes County to the late Vaughn Pendergrass and Vallie Souther Pendergrass. Dwight served in the U.S. Marines as a Lance Corporal. He enjoyed serving his country, being outdoors, flowers, and watching wrestling. In addition to his parents, he was also...

Carolyn Childress Hamm

Carolyn Childress Hamm

Nov 27, 2014

State Road Mrs. Carolyn Jane Childress Hamm, 64, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Hamm was born December 30, 1949 to Numie and Ila Mae Bryant Childress. She was a member of Peacehaven Baptist Church. In addition to her father, Mrs. Hamm was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Nolan and Glenda Childress. She...

Beatrice Nixon Matthews

Beatrice Nixon Matthews

Nov 27, 2014

Matthews East Bend - Beatrice "Tee" Nixon Matthews, 86, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014. She was born March 12, 1928 in Surry County to the late Caleb Nixon and Mamie Williamson Nixon. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Mawyer Doughton Matthews; sister, Imogene Speaks. Surviving are her children, Carlene Johnston, Steve...

Kathy Steelman Wood

Kathy Steelman Wood

Nov 27, 2014

Boonville Mrs. Kathy Ann Steelman Wood, 62, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Wood was born March 9, 1952 in Forsyth County to Warner and Gurtha Brown Steelman. She was a member of North Oak Ridge Baptist Church. She enjoyed golfing and shopping, and any activity with her grandkids. She was the official cheerleader and "Team...

Faye Baity Miller

Faye Baity Miller

Nov 25, 2014

Clemmons Mrs. Faye Baity Miller, 81, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Clemmons Village One. Mrs. Miller was born February 8, 1933 in Yadkin County to Raymond and Cora Hutchens Baity. She was a member of Boonville Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by a brother, Sanford Baity and two sisters, Ethel...

Barbara Ann Chain Parrish

Barbara Ann Chain Parrish

Nov 23, 2014

Barbara Ann Chain Parrish, 73, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Sunday November 23, 2014 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. She was born November 7, 1941 to the late Fred Grady and Annie Mae Chain. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 55 years James Robert Parrish, Sr. on November 20, 2014, three daughters Barbara...

Betty Bennett Hollar

Betty Bennett Hollar

Nov 22, 2014

Hollar Yadkinville - Betty Jean Bennett Hollar, 74, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born February 8, 1940 in Stokes County. Betty was preceded in death by her mother, Ida Bennett Hubbard. Surviving are her children, Charles (Veronica) Bennett, Mary (Kim) Dzeskewicz, Deborah (Chris) Whitman; grandchildren, Jessica Dzeskewicz, Bradley Dzeskewicz, Caleb Whitman, Chase...

Dennis Rayburn Sutton

Dennis Rayburn Sutton

Nov 22, 2014

Elon- Mr. Dennis Rayburn Sutton, age 65 passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014. He was a native of Alamance County and the son of the late Stacy Vernon and Odell Murray Sutton. Dennis was formerly employed by Southern Pride, Inc. and Piedmont Steel. He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the US Air Force serving during...

Gladys Shores Vanhoy

Gladys Shores Vanhoy

Nov 21, 2014

Gladys Shores Vanhoy, 90, passed away Friday November 21, 2014 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born August 28, 1924 in Yadkin County to the late Calvin R. and Fannie Money Shores. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William Kermit Vanhoy. two sons Ronnie C. Vanhoy and Michael G. Vanhoy, two sisters and two brothers. Surviving...

James Robert Parrish, Sr.

James Robert Parrish, Sr.

Nov 20, 2014

II Timothy 4: 6-7 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Mr. James Robert Parrish, Sr., 87, passed away Thursday November 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born on October 4, 1927 in...

Dillon Patrick Vestal

Dillon Patrick Vestal

Nov 18, 2014

Vestal Jonesville - Dillon Patrick Vestal, 19, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014. He was born April 28, 1995 in Wilkes County. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Wanda Spicer; great grandfather, John Spicer. Surviving are his parents, Patrick Ryan Vestal and Angela Spicer (Kenny Shermer) Vestal; grandparents, Davis Vestal, Phyllis Gardner, Johnny Spicer; step grandparents, Carol Vestal;...

Mary Johnson Alexander

Mary Johnson Alexander

Nov 17, 2014

Alexander Yadkinville- Mrs. Mary Johnson Alexander, 74 of Chestnut Street passed away peacefully Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after a brief illness. She was born April 4, 1940 in Iredell County to the late Devid Gentry Johnson and Clara Belle Hayes Johnson. Mrs. Alexander was the former co-owner and operator of the Discount House...