Obituaries

Carol Jene Kiger

Carol Jene Kiger

Jul 1, 2014

Kiger Yadkinville- Carol Jene Hunter Kiger, 71, passed away Tuesday July 1, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 26, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Pete Hunter and Nellie Bullins Hunter. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ray Kiger, sister Rachael Brooks; great grandson Isaiah. Surviving are her daughters Carolyn (Roger) Mullis,...

Charles Franklin Casstevens

Charles Franklin Casstevens

Jun 29, 2014

Jonesville- Mr. Charles Franklin Casstevens, Sr., 92, went to his eternal reward on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the Jesse Helms Rehabilitation Center in Monroe, NC. He was born October 12, 1921 in Boonville to the late Walter and Theo Norman Casstevens. He was a 47 years employee of Chatham Manufacturing in Elkin. He served in the US Army during...

Hurley "H.B." Baxter Salmons

Hurley "H.B." Baxter Salmons

Jun 27, 2014

Yadkinville Mr. Hurley "H.B." Baxter Salmons, 76, passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Salmons was born June 1, 1938 in Yadkin County to Hurley and Emma Driver Salmons, Sr. He was owner and operator of Salmons Construction since 1969 and also enjoyed farming and gardening. Auctioneering was a favorite hobby of Mr. Salmons. He was...

Infant Sophie Danielle Foster

Infant Sophie Danielle Foster

Jun 25, 2014

Boonville Infant Sophie Danielle Foster passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014. A graveside service will be conducted Monday, June 30, 2014 at 2:00PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Foster family.

Gregorio Leal Martinez, Jr.

Gregorio Leal Martinez, Jr.

Jun 25, 2014

Gregorio Leal Martinez, Jr., 51, passed away Wednesday June 25, 2014 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. He was born October 21, 1962 to the late Gregorio Campos Martinez, Sr., and Nora Leal Espinosa Martinez, a brother Arnold Martinez. Surviving are his sisters Sandy Hutchins (Franklin Torres), Hope (Jamie) Martinez, Tina (Danny) Caudle, Amy Martinez, brothers Gabriel (Tosha) Martinez, Oscar Martinez,...

Infant Mateo Castillo-Patino

Infant Mateo Castillo-Patino

Jun 23, 2014

Yadkinville Infant Mateo Castillo Patino, passed away June 23, 2014. A funeral mass will be conducted Friday, June 27, 2014 at 3:00PM at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church in Boonville. Burial will follow at Yadkin Memorial Gardens. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Patino family.

Calvin Jackson Mabry

Calvin Jackson Mabry

Jun 23, 2014

Jonesville Pastor Calvin Jackson Mabry, Sr., 64, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Pastor Mabry was born August 18, 1949 in Patrick County, VA to Fred and Margaret Epperson Mabry. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all, he enjoyed spreading the word of God. He was the pastor at Faith Tabernacle Apostolic...

Susie Cora Yarboro Stonestreet

Susie Cora Yarboro Stonestreet

Jun 22, 2014

Susie Cora Yarboro Stonestreet, 101, passed away Sunday June 22, 2014 at Clemmons Village I. Mrs. Stonestreet was born March 31, 1913 in Surry County to the late Monroe and Elizabeth Harp Yarboro. She was a member of Benham Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband William Rester Cockerham, second husband Doyle Stonestreet; an infant...

Reola Combs Cheek

Reola Combs Cheek

Jun 21, 2014

Cheek Hamptonville - "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7, Reola Combs Cheek, 90, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014 at her home. She was born December 8, 1923 in Wilkes County to the late Flossie Henderson Combs and Alfonso Combs. Reola was a faithful member of Oak...

Fred Jay Reece

Fred Jay Reece

Jun 20, 2014

Fred Jay Reece, 84, passed away Friday June 20, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born July 4, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late Charlie and Toy Willard Reece. Mr. Reece served with the US Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Jack Reece and Billy Reece. Surviving...

Brady Wade Willard

Brady Wade Willard

Jun 20, 2014

Yadkinville Mr. Brady Wade Willard, 81, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. Willard was born January 19, 1933 in Yadkin County to John and Gladys Driver Willard. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War and was a member of Pilot View Friends Meeting, where he served as an usher for many years....

James H Hobson

James H Hobson

Jun 18, 2014

Hobson Yadkinville- Mr. James H. "Jim" Hobson, 80, of Old US 421 Highway East went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. He was born September 18, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Claude H. and Minnie B. Hobson. Mr. Hobson worked for several years as a mechanic with Pennington Chevrolet....

C. L. Mcknight, Jr.

C. L. Mcknight, Jr.

Jun 17, 2014

C. L. Mcknight, Jr., 81, passed away Tuesday June 17, 2014 at his residence. Mr. McKnight was born April 1, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late C. L. McKnight, Sr. and Urseal Reece McKnight. He was a member of Charity Baptist Church. Mr. McKnight served with the US Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by...

Doyle Claybron Grose

Doyle Claybron Grose

Jun 17, 2014

Doyle Claybron Grose, 84, went home to be with his Lord on June 17, 2014. Mr. Grose was born April 17, 1930 in Iredell County to the late Carl Thomas and Bertha Wallace Grose. Mr. Grose was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He served in the US Army. He was a member of the Harmon Masonic Lodge 0420 for...

Miles Ray Whitaker

Miles Ray Whitaker

Jun 15, 2014

Whitaker Yadkinville - Miles Ray Whitaker "Poppie", 82, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at his home. He was born January 26, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late John Haskel Whitaker and Clara Belle Underwood Whitaker. Ray loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed the outdoors and spending time in his garden. In...

Terry Dean Vestal

Terry Dean Vestal

Jun 15, 2014

Hamptonville Mr. Terry Dean Vestal, 63, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Vestal was born April 12, 1951 in Surry County to Troy and Annie Sue Brown Vestal. He was a member of Swaims Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Vestal is survived by a son, Jason Vestal, and two brothers, Rannie Vestal...

Warren G. Blackburn

Warren G. Blackburn

Jun 14, 2014

Elkin Mr. Warren G. Blackburn, 88, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. Blackburn was born March 4, 1926 in Wilkes County to Lee and Beulah Wood Blackburn. He was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church and was owner and operator of Blackburn Brother's Lawn Mower and Chainsaw Repair Shop. Mr. Blackburn enjoyed small game...

Plumer Hutchens Wooten

Plumer Hutchens Wooten

Jun 14, 2014

Yadkinville Mrs. Plumer Hutchens Wooten, 93, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Wooten was born May 18, 1921 in Yadkin County to Theodore and Emma Spivey Hutchens. She was a member of South Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Wooten worked at John D. Holcomb store for many years and was also seamstress and enjoyed working in...

Jackie Jacqueline Royal Howell

Jackie Jacqueline Royal Howell

Jun 13, 2014

Jackie Royal Howell, 92, passed away Friday June 13, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born May 27, 1922 in Yadkin County to the late Wilie David and Rachael Della Nicks Royal. She was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, six brothers, her husband Everette Lockett Howell, and...

Lydia Penelopy Stokes Dobbins

Lydia Penelopy Stokes Dobbins

Jun 12, 2014

Mrs. Lydia Penelopy Stokes Dobbins, 90, of Hamptonville died at home on Thursday June 12, 2014. She was born November 15, 1923 to James Arthur and Flora Bell Pinnix Stokes. Lydia was loved by all who knew her for the love and devotion she so unselfishly gave her family and friends. She cherished life and will be greatly missed. She...