Obituaries

Barbara Davis Starling

Barbara Davis Starling

Jan 3, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Davis Starling, 81, passed away at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was born in McDuffie County, Georgia on February 23, 1942 to John C. Davis and Vera L. Davis. Barbara retired from Hanes/Sara Lee Hosiery after 41 years of working. Later she volunteered at Forsyth Medical Center for many years. Barbara...

Gladys Carolyn Martin Brown

Gladys Carolyn Martin Brown

Jan 2, 2024

Mrs. Gladys Martin Brown, 82, passed away on January 2, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1941 in Iredell County to George Preston Martin and Lossie Olo Shore Martin. Gladys had a love for many things. This included, music, word finds, talking on the phone, Elvis Presley, and traveling with her family.

In addition to her parents, she is...

Willie Ray Brown

Willie Ray Brown

Jan 2, 2024

Mr. Willie Ray Brown, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He was born on June 15, 1945 in Surry County to Fletcher B. Brown and Beulah Gardner Brown. Willie loved watching sports and NASCAR, and loved all animals, especially dogs.

In addition to his parents, Willie is preceded in death by his brothers, Fletcher Brown, Parks Brown, Spencer Brown,...

Frances Jean Jester Frazer

Frances Jean Jester Frazer

Jan 1, 2024

Boonville – Frances Jean Jester Frazer, 78, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Woltz Hospice Home.  She was born February 3, 1945 in Yadkin County to the late L.C. Jester, Jr. and Agnes Davis Jester.  Frances graduated from Boonville High School.  She enjoyed spending time with her family.  She adored her dogs and time spent traveling and shopping.  In...

Tony Wilkinson Reece

Tony Wilkinson Reece

Jan 1, 2024

Boonville - Mr. Tony Wilkinson Reece, age 80, of Boonville passed away Jan.1,2024, at Woltz Hospice Home, Dobson, N.C.  Mr. Reece was born April 3, 1943, to Daniel and Mamie Collins Reece.  He was a former mayor of Boonville, where he was also a longtime commissioner.  His love of community and public service led him to serve in many ways,...

Michael Leon Johnson

Michael Leon Johnson

Jan 1, 2024

HAMPTONVILLE-  Mr. Michael Leon Johnson, 58, of Lone Hickory Road, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born on October 18, 1965 in Iredell County to Harvey Lee Johnson and Phyllis Wooten Johnson.  Mr. Johnson worked with the trucking industry his entire life and enjoyed traveling all over the country with his work.  ...

Cathey Mae Pardue Anderson

Cathey Mae Pardue Anderson

Jan 1, 2024

Yadkinville - Cathey Mae Pardue Anderson, 70, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born January 3, 1953 in Surry County to the late James Garland Pardue and Flora Barker Pardue.  She was a graduate of Wilkes Community College with a degree in nursing and was employed by Wilkes Regional Hospital with twenty-three years of...

William "Bill" Dorsey Stammetti

William "Bill" Dorsey Stammetti

Dec 31, 2023

Mt. Airy – William “Bill” Dorsey Stammetti, 66, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023.  He was born March 22, 1957 in Forsyth County.  Bill is loved and sorely missed by the many people who knew him. He had a big heart and personality that attracted people to him and gathered friends wherever he lived.  He was preceded in death by...

Josephine "Jo" Elledge Pardue

Josephine "Jo" Elledge Pardue

Dec 29, 2023

Josephine “Jo” Elledge Pardue passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. She was born Dec. 19, 1931, in Wilkes County to the late H.L. and Pauline Peacock Elledge.

 

Jo was full of life and usually surrounded by family and friends. When she finished high school, she moved to Winston-Salem to...

Edward H. Klevinski, Jr.

Edward H. Klevinski, Jr.

Dec 28, 2023

Mr. Edward H. Klevinski, Jr, 73, of Clemmons passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice. Ed was born in Dundalk, Maryland on February 15, 1950, to Anne Hagaman Klevinski and Edward H. Klevinski, Sr. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of forty-five years Sami Klevinski, his parents, and sister Marion.

Ed lived in...

Hazel Joyner Matthews

Hazel Joyner Matthews

Dec 28, 2023

Matthews

EAST BEND-  Mrs. Hazel Joyner Matthews, 103, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home.  She was born June 21, 1920 in Yadkin County to the late Charley G. and Cornelia Potts Joyner.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Bernard “Bernie” Matthews, her parents, and brothers, Tom, Weldon, Wiley “Hank”, and Stanley...

Billy Dale Harris

Billy Dale Harris

Dec 27, 2023

Mr. Billy Dale Harris, 87, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was born January 26, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late James Calvin Harris and Pansy Sizemore Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Fletcher Harris; and his sisters, Avonell Livengood, Maverine Hobson. He is survived by his sons, Brent...

Bernice Hutchens Rhodes

Bernice Hutchens Rhodes

Dec 27, 2023

Rhodes

BOONVILLE-  Mrs. Bernice Hutchens Rhodes, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Ridge Valley Health and Rehab in North Wilkesboro.  She was born August 13, 1943 in Wilkes County to the late William Harley and Nellie Bishop Hutchens.  Mrs. Rhodes was the last surviving member of the Faith Trio Gospel Group, where she enjoyed performing at several...

Betty Coe Hardy

Betty Coe Hardy

Dec 27, 2023

Mrs. Betty Coe Hardy, 82 of Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Betty was born in Surry County, July 25, 1941 to the late Connie Hall Coe and Frances Wood Coe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Leo King, her second husband, Roger Pinnix, her granddaughter Hailey Adams, her bonus-daughter, Mindy...

Gail Chadwick Faircloth

Gail Chadwick Faircloth

Dec 26, 2023

East Bend – Gail Chadwick Faircloth, 83, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023.  She was born October 1, 1940 in Forsyth County to the late William and Carrie Chadwick Langley.  Gail was a longtime member of Union United Methodist Church.  She retired from R.J. Reynolds after 33 years of service.  Gail enjoyed cooking, spending time outdoors, working in her vegetable...

Charles "Chuck" Orman Conrad

Charles "Chuck" Orman Conrad

Dec 26, 2023

East Bend – Charles “Chuck” Orman Conrad, Jr., 76, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023.  He was born June 24, 1947 to the late Charles and Ida Slater Conrad.  Chuck loved his family beyond any words that could be printed.  He worked at RJR Packaging for 36 plus years.  He loved watching the Atlanta Braves Baseball, Duke Basketball, and Kansas...

Ivan Benarr Poplin

Ivan Benarr Poplin

Dec 26, 2023

Mr. Ivan Benarr Poplin, 82, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born February 2, 1941 in Wilkes County to the late “Jack” and Susie Tharpe Poplin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Ann Eller Poplin and a brother, Brent Poplin. Mr. Poplin is survived by his children Rodney (Tina) Poplin,...

Satch White

Satch White

Dec 25, 2023

Mr. Chester “Satch” White, age 86, passed away at home on Christmas day 2023. He was born May 26, 1937 in Surry County to the late McKinley and Mazie Williams White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife Shelby; 2nd wife, Helen; and one step great-grandchild. Satch was the proud owner of White’s...

Ronald Gray Shore

Ronald Gray Shore

Dec 25, 2023

Mr. Ronald “Gray” Shore, 84, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023. He was born in Yadkin County on October 15, 1939 to Fred and Martha Shore. Gray was a faithful member of Gospel Way Baptist Church. He was a self-employed plumber for many years and enjoyed his job. Gray will be missed by all who had the privilege to...

J. Lee Winters

J. Lee Winters

Dec 25, 2023

Mr. J. Lee Winters, 74, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023. He was born June 22, 1949 in Yadkin County to the late Ernest Hardin Winters and Opal Mae Haynes Winters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife Kathy Holcomb Winters; his son Terry Winters; brother Charles Winters; grandchildren, Mitzi Eldridge, and Colton...