Obituaries

Larry Dean Shaver

Larry Dean Shaver

Sep 9, 2014

Shaver Hamptonville - Larry Dean "Mickey" Shaver, 61, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at his home surrounded by his love ones. Mickey was born on November 18, 1952 to Atwell Reece "Buck" Shaver and Mona Lou Brown Shaver in Baltimore, Maryland this side of the Mason Dixon Line, as Mickey always jokingly commented. Mickey...

Junior Warnard Daye

Junior Warnard Daye

Sep 9, 2014

Daye Yadkinville - Junior Warnard "J.W." Daye, 90, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born October 16, 1923 in Wilkes County to the late Mormia Norman Daye and Gracie Chambers Daye. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Adelene Velma Reynolds Daye; four...

Harold Cloyce Chappell

Harold Cloyce Chappell

Sep 7, 2014

Chappell Jonesville- Mr. Harold Cloyce Chappell, 88, of Mountain Crest Road passed away Sunday September 7, 2014 at his home. He was born May 18, 1926 in Yadkin County to the late John and Bertha Benton Chappell. Mr. Chappell was retired from Container Corporation of Winston-Salem, was a faithful member of Swaims Baptist Church, and a veteran of the US...

Timothy Lee Hutchens

Timothy Lee Hutchens

Sep 7, 2014

Yadkinville Mr. Timothy Lee Hutchens, 61, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 at his home. Mr. Hutchens was born October 16, 1952 in Surry County to the late Harold and Grace Smitherman Hutchens. He retired from Yadkin County law enforcement with over 28 years of service. Mr. Hutchens was a motorcycle enthusiast and he enjoyed fishing. Mr. Hutchens is survived...

Jackie Lee Barber

Jackie Lee Barber

Sep 5, 2014

Jonesville Mr. Jackie Lee Barber, 76, passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Barber was born August 29, 1938 in Yadkin County to James (Jim) and Vergie Groce Barber. He was a 1957 graduate of Jonesville High School. After graduation, he joined the US Air Force and proudly served his country for...

Dorothy Hutchens Gough

Dorothy Hutchens Gough

Sep 3, 2014

Gough Yadkinville - Dorothy Mae Hutchens Gough, 92, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born July 5, 1922 in Yadkin County to the late Gertie Mae Smith and George Anderson Hutchens. She was married August 31, 1946 to Roy Clinton Gough, Sr. Dorothy and Roy owned and operated Gough Tours from 1968 until...

John D. Groce

John D. Groce

Sep 3, 2014

John D. Groce, 86, passed away Wednesday September 3, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Center. He was born March 27, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Mode and Floy Vestal Groce. Mr. Groce was a Tobacco Farmer and also served in The US Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Randy Dale...

Cora Ruth Howell

Cora Ruth Howell

Aug 31, 2014

Cora Ruth Norman Howell, 96, passed away Sunday August 31, 2014 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. She was born December 25, 1917 in Yadkin County to the late Ervin and Cora Bovendor Norman. She was the best Mom and Nanny anyone could ask for and she will be greatly missed. She was a member of Grace Bible Church. She was...

George Thomas Steelman

George Thomas Steelman

Aug 24, 2014

Steelman Yadkinville - George Thomas Steelman, 56, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born April 25, 1958 in Forsyth County to G.L. Steelman and Peggy Poindexter Steelman. God blessed George with a kind soul and a loving disposition. George's godly nature, his sincere heart, and his humble and patient spirit will continue...

Tobie Jones Styers

Tobie Jones Styers

Aug 23, 2014

Yadkinville Mrs. Tobie Ann Jones Styers, 71, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at PennyByrn at Maryfield. Mrs. Styers was born July 11, 1943 in Stokes County to Wiley and Oma Ferguson Jones. She was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Styers was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie "L.J." Styers; and...

Aubrey Allen Lee

Aubrey Allen Lee

Aug 21, 2014

Yadkinville Mr. Aubrey "Buddy" Allen Lee, 79, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 at his home. Mr. Lee was born November 16, 1934 in Botetourt County, VA to Amos and Lillie Barnett Lee. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lee was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters....

Jay & Jackie Casstevens

Jay & Jackie Casstevens

Aug 20, 2014

Casstevens Boonville - Jay & Jackie Casstevens, loving parents, grandparents, great grandparents, sister, brother, aunt and uncle went to be with our Lord Jesus on August 20, 2014. They were married for 47 years. Jackie was a retired accountant with Yadkin Community Hospital (Hoots) and had a loving work family there for 30 plus years. Jay was a retired employee...

Roy Arnold Steelman

Roy Arnold Steelman

Aug 16, 2014

Yadkinville Mr. Roy Arnold Steelman, 92, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. Steelman was born October 9, 1921 in Yadkin County to Arnold and Alma Dobbins Steelman. He served in the US Army during WWII after graduating from Yadkinville High School. Mr. Steelman was a lifelong member of Deep Creek Friends Meeting where he served...

Elizabeth Nifong Adams

Elizabeth Nifong Adams

Aug 15, 2014

Adams Yadkinville - Elizabeth Ann Nifong Adams, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 15, 2014. She is Clothed with Strength and Dignity and She Laughs without Fear of the Future. Proverbs 31:25. Elizabeth was born April 4, 1934 in Davidson County to the late Raymond Glen Nifong and Mary Lois Sink Nifong. In addition to...

Melvin Junior Hawks

Melvin Junior Hawks

Aug 13, 2014

Hawks Yadkinville- Mr. Melvin Junior Hawks of Courtney Church Road went home to be with his Savior and Lord 6:25 PM, Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at his home. He had been critically ill for 3 weeks. Mr. Hawks was born December 20, 1930 in Surry County to the late George Washington and Lilly Akers Hawks. He was retired from several...

Essie Mae Swaim Mathis

Essie Mae Swaim Mathis

Aug 13, 2014

Essie Mae Swaim Mathis, 85, passed away Wednesday August 13, 2014 at Willowbrook Healthcare Center. She was born December 8, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Oscar "Ross" and Lonnie Weatherman Swaim. She was a member of Swaims Baptist Church. Mrs. Mathis retired from Chatham Manufacturing she also enjoyed traveling, camping, grandkids, sewing, working in her flowers, and her...

James "Ken" Kenneth Holcomb

James "Ken" Kenneth Holcomb

Aug 9, 2014

Elkin James Kenneth "Ken" Holcomb, age 69, of Elkin, NC, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 9, 2014. Ken was born on September 5, 1944 in Surry County, NC to the late Lee and Helen Simmons Holcomb. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Carolyn Dobbins Holcomb of Jonesville, NC, and his two sons, K....

Betty Jean Holcomb Murphy

Betty Jean Holcomb Murphy

Aug 6, 2014

Betty Jean Holcomb Murphy, 60, passed away Wednesday August 6, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 24, 1953 to the late Crate and Thelma Burcham Holcomb. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers Raymond Burcham, Norris Burcham, and Spencer Holcomb. Surviving are her husband of 43 years Billy Ray Murphy; two son Billy Todd...

Jimmy Woodrow Taylor

Jimmy Woodrow Taylor

Aug 4, 2014

East Bend Mr. Jimmy Woodrow Taylor, 77, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. Taylor was born November 8, 1936 in Forsyth County to Evan and Annie Tedder Taylor. He was a lifelong member of Enon Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. He was also a member of the...

Wilma Robbins Waddell

Wilma Robbins Waddell

Aug 4, 2014

Wilma Robbins Waddell, 68, passed away Monday August 4, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born February 19, 1946 in Iredell County to the late Claude James and Lettie "Peg" Holcomb Robbins. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Geraldine Robbins, two brothers Jimmy Robbins and Leroy Robbins, and a grandson Nicholas Waddell. Surviving are her...