Obituaries

Barbara Davis Hobson

Barbara Davis Hobson

Apr 17, 2024

Our beloved Mama and Granny, Barbara Davis Hobson, 86, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born October 9, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Fred and Goldie Davis. Barbara was a lifelong member of Union Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to church on Sunday morning and watching Nascar races...

Frances Salmons Vestal

Frances Salmons Vestal

Apr 17, 2024

Vestal

Yadkinville -   Mrs. Frances Salmons Vestal, 79, of Union Cross Church Road passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mrs. Vestal was born May 28, 1944 in Yadkin County to the late James Harley and Lillie Cockerham Salmons.  She worked for several years with A.T.& T., later with Hanes Hosiery before retiring...

Dana McGee Conrad

Dana McGee Conrad

Apr 16, 2024

Conrad

YADKINVILLE -  Mrs. Dana McGee Conrad, 53, of Old US 421 Highway East passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at her home.  She was born July 1, 1970 in Forsyth County to the late Thomas Larry McGee and Linda Hayes McGee Baity.  Mrs. Conrad held her real estate license and had worked several years as a realtor with Coldwell-Banker...

Robert "Bob" Winfield Underwood

Robert "Bob" Winfield Underwood

Apr 16, 2024

Mr. Robert “Bob” Winfield Underwood, 81, was called home on April 16, 2024, after several years of declining health. He was born in Yadkin County, February 8, 1943, to Robert Miles Underwood and Hazel Mitchell Underwood. He grew up in Hamptonville and graduated from West Yadkin High School in 1961. Bob worked for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company for over 35...

Freddie Wooten Walker

Freddie Wooten Walker

Apr 15, 2024

There will be much sadness in Clingman as a longtime pillar of the community, our Granny, has gone on to her eternal home in Heaven. Freddie Ann Wooten Walker, 81, of Clingman, peacefully passed away Monday, April 15th, 2024, surrounded by her family at Mountain Valley Hospice in Yadkinville. 

 

Freddie was born on December 28, 1942, in Yadkin County, to the...

Leon "Hoss" Edward Lineberry

Leon "Hoss" Edward Lineberry

Apr 15, 2024

Mr. Leon "Hoss" Edward Lineberry, 66, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born November 14, 1957, in Yadkin County to the late Harvey Odell Lineberry and Bevie Holt Lineberry. Mr. Lineberry enjoyed going to car shows, cooking out, and he especially loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a very loving father, grandfather and friend....

Dale Nixon

Dale Nixon

Apr 15, 2024

Mr. Dale Nixon, 71, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was born in Surry County on December 28, 1952 to Roy and Lorene Nixon. Dale worked for Deep Creek Grain for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, working in his garden, and being outdoors. More than anything, he loved his grandsons so much. He will be missed by...

Kimberly Ann Howard

Kimberly Ann Howard

Apr 15, 2024

Mrs. Kimberly Ann Howard, 58, passed away on April 15, 2024. She was born on January 16, 1966, to the late James Charles Bell, Sr. and Nancy Card Davies. Kimberly didn’t know a stranger and she enjoyed having a good time, gardening, and most importantly her grandchildren. 

She is survived by her children, Brandon Pierce and Dorthy Hensley; grandchildren, Sabrina Hensley,...

Audrey Smith Bavender

Audrey Smith Bavender

Apr 14, 2024

Mrs. Audrey Bavender, 93, passed away on April 14, 2024. She was born on May 2, 1930 in Yadkin County to Roscoe and Lillian Bovender Smith. She was a long-time member of Deep Creek Friends Meeting. She volunteered with hospital auxiliary at Hoots Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed doing yard work, flowers, and most importantly, loved spending time with her family....

Billy Gene Hutchens

Billy Gene Hutchens

Apr 11, 2024

Hutchens

YADKINVILLE -    Mr. Billy Gene Hutchens, 88, who was lovingly known as “Poppie” in the community, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 11, 2024 at his home.  He was born May 1, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late William R. and Nellie Jane Spillman Hutchens.  Mr. Hutchens retired with 33 years of service from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and...

Derek Brent Coe

Derek Brent Coe

Apr 8, 2024

Coe

East Bend -  Our loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend to many, Derek Brent Coe, 51, of Lace Knoll Road won his battle with Frontal Temporal Dementia, to enter the gates of Heaven and be released from the chains of suffering in this world.  He was born April 26, 1972 in Yadkin County to Robert Thomas Coe and...

Heath Mauldin

Heath Mauldin

Apr 7, 2024

Justin Heath Mauldin, 31, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was born January 13, 1993 in Forsyth County to Ernest Jerome Mauldin and Donna Hardy Mauldin.  Heath enjoyed hunting, fishing, Eagle Scout, enjoyed playing in the band at Starmount High School, carpentry work, volunteered with special Olympics, and went on several mission trips. Surviving are his parents Jerome...

Tony Curtis Hayes

Tony Curtis Hayes

Apr 7, 2024

Jonesville – Tony Curtis Hayes, 67, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2024 peacefully at his home with his family.   He was born November 14, 1956 in Surry County to the late Curtis and JoAnne Burton Hayes.  He is survived by his wife Rebecca Creed Hayes; son, Thomas (Jenna) Hayes of Taylorsville; two grandchildren; one...

Ruth Elizabeth Davis Hobson

Ruth Elizabeth Davis Hobson

Apr 6, 2024

Saturday, April 6, a little before 7 PM, the gates of Glory opened to welcome Ruth Elizabeth Davis Hobson home.  She was born to Odell and Faye Davis on October 24, 1930.  Together, Ruth and Jake brought into the world Sandra Faye (Jerry) Miller and son Mark (Melissa) Hobson.  Grandchildren are Kipley (April) Miller, Matthew (Min Zou) Pilcher, and Morgan...

David Allen Guest, Sr.

David Allen Guest, Sr.

Apr 5, 2024

Mr. David Allen Guest, Sr., age 86, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 in the presence of his loving family. 

David was born November 27, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Charles William Guest and Dolores Madonna Noonan Guest. In 1999, he left his beloved Pittsburgh and relocated to Hamptonville, NC to be closer to his children and grandchildren. This new community in Yadkin...

Kara Tucker Gardner

Kara Tucker Gardner

Apr 5, 2024

Mrs. Kara Ann Tucker Gardner, 69, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. She was born August 7, 1954 in Surry County to the late Howard and Betty Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Gardner; her sons, Jason Price, and Cory Price. She is survived by her grandson, Tanner Price; sisters, Janice...

Betty Shore Reece

Betty Shore Reece

Apr 3, 2024

Reece

HAMPTONVILLE – Mrs. Betty Wilma Shore Reece, 82, of Sloans Mill Road passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born December 16, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Floyd “Lester” Shore and Nora Brooks Shore.  Mrs. Reece worked several years as a C.N.A. at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital and with Yadkin Valley Home...

Bonnie Jean Smith Hennings

Bonnie Jean Smith Hennings

Apr 1, 2024

Hennings

EAST BEND - Mrs. Bonnie Jean Smith Hennings, 86, of Butner Mill Road passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at Atrium Health Baptist Medical Center. She was born September 30, 1937, in Stokes County to the late Kineth Lester “KL” Smith and Brona Futrelle Tuttle Smith. Mrs. Hennings was a graduate of Old Richmond High School where she was extremely...

Patty Ashley Swaim

Patty Ashley Swaim

Apr 1, 2024

Mrs. Patty Ashley Swaim, 91, passed away on April 1, 2024. She was born in Yadkin County on August 8, 1932 to the late Santford and Rosa Hutchens Ashley. She loved Christmas and going camping at Lake Myers with her grandchildren. Most importantly, she loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. 

In addition to her parents, Patty was preceded in death...

Ronald Joseph Matheny

Ronald Joseph Matheny

Apr 1, 2024

Ronald Joseph Matheny, 86, of Harmony, NC, passed away Monday April 1, 2024 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born December 22, 1937 to Elma and Hencil Matheny of Plymouth, NC.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Doris Rasberry and Barbara Peyton and his two sons Brian and Michael Matheny.  Surving is his ex-wife, Georgia...