Obituaries

Shirley Meade Oliver

Shirley Meade Oliver

Sep 9, 2012

Yadkinville Shirley Ann Meade Oliver, 68, celebrated her homecoming on September 9, 2012. She was born February 11, 1944 in North Wilkesboro, NC to Matthew and Flavel Meade and was re-born into the family of God, 40 years ago, August 20, 1972. She was a faithful member of Peacehaven Baptist Church in Yadkinville, NC where she was instrumental in the...

Connie Samuel Rogers

Connie Samuel Rogers

Sep 9, 2012

Rogers Yadkinville - Connie Samuel "Sam" Rogers, 53, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Woltz Hospice Home. He was born July 3, 1959 in Forsyth County to Connie Mack Rogers and Nancy Holder Rogers. Sam served in the United States Air Force. He was an avid RC Airplane hobbyist. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by...

Anna Mae Frye

Anna Mae Frye

Sep 8, 2012

Jonesville Ms. Anna Mae Frye, 83, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012 at her home. Ms. Frye was born February 6, 1929 in Yadkin County to John and Sally Sears Frye. In addition to her parents, Ms. Frye was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Ruth Frye and five brothers, Linville, Harold Lloyd, Pete, Bob, and June Frye. She...

Buford Avalon Bruce

Buford Avalon Bruce

Sep 6, 2012

Bruce Yadkinville - Buford Avalon Bruce, 82, of E. Old US Hwy 421 passed away Thursday, September 06, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born November 29, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late John Greek Bruce and Gladys Phillips Bruce North. Mr. Bruce served in the US Army and was employed by R.J. Reynolds for 29 years in...

Hazel Phillips Matthews

Hazel Phillips Matthews

Sep 6, 2012

Yadkinville Mrs. Hazel Phillips Matthews, "Miss Hazel", passed away Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Woltz Hospice Home after a courageous fight with cancer. Mrs. Matthews was born February 23, 1942 to Venus and Ella Hobson Phillips. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Matthews was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Bonnie Phillips; and a special friend,...

Gladys Caudle Barker

Gladys Caudle Barker

Aug 30, 2012

Barker East Bend- Mrs. Gladys Irene Blevins Caudle Barker, of East Bend passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012 at her home. She was born in Yadkin County on February 16, 1924 to the late Stevenson Ruth Blevins and Lilly Belle Hemric Blevins. Gladys graduated from Winston-Salem Beauty College. She owned and operated Gladys' Beauty Shop and Triple-T Shoe Store in...

Mary Evans Shaw

Mary Evans Shaw

Aug 29, 2012

Jonesville Mrs. Mary Frances Evans Shaw, 77, saw the face of her precious Jesus and Lord God on August 29, 2012. Mrs. Shaw was born April 15, 1935 in Yadkin County to Richard and Hazel Kimmer Evans. She was retired from Hanes Sara Lee after 38 years. Mrs. Shaw was a lifelong member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and Sisters...

William Foster Snow

William Foster Snow

Aug 28, 2012

Snow Yadkinville- Mr. William Foster Snow, 88, of Shore Road passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1924 in Surry County to the late William Abner and Levora Williamson Snow. Mr. Snow worked all of his life as a farmer, enjoyed going hunting and fishing, and loved to play his banjo. He...

Allen Junior Brandon

Allen Junior Brandon

Aug 27, 2012

Mr. Allen Junior Brandon, 71, passed away Monday August 27, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Brandon was born April 18, 1941 to the late William Grady & Geneva Hutchens Brandon. He was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church. He was retired from R J Reynolds. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Leo Brandon. Surviving...

Brenda Cochram Kirk

Brenda Cochram Kirk

Aug 24, 2012

Boonville Mrs. Brenda Cochram Kirk, 65, passed away quietly at her home, Friday, August 24, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Mrs. Kirk lived for the Lord and was an active member of Charity Baptist Church in Boonville. Mrs. Kirk is survived by her loving husband, Rodney Levi Kirk; four sons, Ronald David Watts, Wayne Edwin Watts, William Edgar...

Sabrina Brooks King

Sabrina Brooks King

Aug 24, 2012

Hamptonville Mrs. Sabrina Janette Brooks King, 35, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012. Mrs. King was born February 6, 1977 in Surry County to Phil Brooks and Mary Thomas Bates. She was a member of State Road Assembly of God. Mrs. King was preceded in death by an uncle, William Thomas. She is survived by her husband, Dexter King; her...

Harold David Hayes

Harold David Hayes

Aug 21, 2012

Hayes Yadkinville - Harold David Hayes, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at the Palliative Care of Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. He was born December 27, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Ellis David Hayes and Parlie Wilmoth Hayes. Harold was a lifelong member of Center United Methodist Church where he was a lay speaker, Sunday school teacher,...

Doris Lewis Blevins

Doris Lewis Blevins

Aug 19, 2012

Doris Lewis Blevins, 87, passed away Sunday August 19, 2012 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice home. Mrs. Blevins was born August 17, 1925 in Forsyth County to the late Roy & Pearl Fair Lewis. Mrs. Blevins is of the Methodist faith. She was an active member of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol Auxiliary. Throughout her life she was active...

Tony Wayne Turner

Tony Wayne Turner

Aug 16, 2012

Yadkinville Mr. Tony Wayne Turner, Sr. passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Turner was born January 31, 1953 in Forsyth County to Clarence and Ila Hawks Turner. He worked as a crane operator in Charleston, SC for many years, a job which he loved. In addition to his father, Mr. Turner was preceded in death...

Susan Shore Steelman

Susan Shore Steelman

Aug 14, 2012

Steelman Yadkinville- Susan Reece Shore Steelman, 84, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 after a brave battle with breast cancer. She lived each day to the fullest and was an inspiration to all who knew her. Susan was born on June 8, 1928, the oldest of four siblings, to Thelma and Luther Shore. In addition...

Charlie Miller McGehee, Jr.

Charlie Miller McGehee, Jr.

Aug 12, 2012

Charlie Miller McGehee, Jr., 81, passed away Sunday August 12, 2012 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. McGehee was born December 24, 1930 to the late Charlie Miller, Sr. & Martha Baker McGehee. He was a member of Peace haven Baptist Church and also a member of the Masonic Lodge. Charlie was Plant Manager for Bates Nightwear and he also worked...

Matthew David Mabe

Matthew David Mabe

Aug 12, 2012

- Mr. Matthew David Mabe, 30, of Pilot View Church Road passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1981 in Forsyth County to David and Delores W. Mabe. He was a graduate of Forbush High School Class of 1999, and received his Associate Degree from Surry Community College in Dobson....

Esteen Speer Hoots

Esteen Speer Hoots

Aug 11, 2012

Yadkinville Mrs. Esteen Marie Speer Hoots, 85, went home to be with her Lord & Savior Saturday, August 11, 2012 after an extended illness. Mrs. Hoots was born August 18, 1926 in Yadkin County to Hubert and Parry Wooten Speer. She was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Hoots received the Palmer School of Writing Certificate for her...

Novella Wagoner Adams

Novella Wagoner Adams

Aug 10, 2012

Yadkinville Mrs. Novella "Granny" Wagoner Adams, 82, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at Willowbrook Health Care. Mrs. Adams was born August 4, 1930 in Yadkin County to Richard and Pearl Benton Wagoner. She retired from Hanes/Sara Lee Hosiery after 39 years of service. Mrs. Adams also worked at several local restaurants around the Yadkinville area. In addition to her...

Helen Sheek Wishon

Helen Sheek Wishon

Aug 10, 2012

Yadkinville- Helen Elizabeth Sheek Wishon, 93, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2012 at her home in Yadkinville. Mrs. Wishon was born in Yadkin County to Henry Carl and Mary Malinda Reece Sheek on May 8, 1919. She graduated from Yadkinville High School in 1935. She attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN, graduating in 1939 with a BA in English...