Obituaries
David Earl Wallace
Dec 9, 2023
Mr. David Earl Wallace, 76, passed away on December 9, 2023. He was born on August 30, 1947 in Marion County, Indiana. David was an avid race fan. He also enjoyed watching BiBi the Monkey in his free time. He was very devoted to his loving wife, Juanita and was a huge family man. He was his grandchildren’s “fuzzy face...
Tommy Wilson Ireland
Dec 9, 2023
Mr. Tommy Wilson Ireland, 85, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was born in Yadkin County on January 20, 1938 to J.W. and Lillian Ireland. Tommy served in the United States Air Force for 7 years and was stationed in Japan for some of his time serving. He worked for Stroh’s Brewery for 31 years, and always thought a...
Vivian Smith Reid
Dec 9, 2023
East Bend – Vivian Leigh Smith Reid, 79, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023. She was born June 5, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Benbow Preston Smith and Verna Petree Smith. Vivian drove a school bus for 48 years all for Yadkin County Schools. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother,...
Margaret Ann Lashmit
Dec 8, 2023
Ms. Margaret Ann Lashmit of Boonville, sadly passed away on December 8, 2023 at the age of 83. She was surrounded by her children at the time of her death. Her family is in the process of making the arrangements and will announce the details soon. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Lashmit family.
Margaret Ann Lashmit
Dec 8, 2023
BOONVILLE - Margaret Ann Lashmit, 83, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023. She was born April 4, 1940, in Davie County. She was preceded in death by her husband and daughter-in-law. She is survived by her children, Tommy (Lori) Lashmit, Keith (the late Christina) Lashmit, and Melissa “Lisa” (Donny) Knight; grandchildren, Joseph (Heather) Knight, Lyle (Kari) Lashmit, Beth Lashmit, Joe...
Betty Waddell Wagoner
Dec 8, 2023
Jonesville – Mrs. Betty Waddell Wagoner, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 8, 2023. Betty was born on May 27, 1938 in Surry County to the late Eli and Mae Marsh Waddell. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Sam Waddell and sister, Ann...
Lucille Macy Webb
Dec 7, 2023
Mrs. Lucille Macy Webb, 93, passed away on December 7, 2023. She was born on August 8, 1930 in Yadkin County to Edmond Macy and Hattie Wood Macy. Lucille enjoyed her flowers, working in her yard, crafts, reading, sewing and making quilts.
In addition to her parents, Lucille is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Linden Webb; a...
Sonny Gray Southard
Dec 6, 2023
East Bend – Sonny Gray Southard, 80, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023. He was born February 5, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late John and Lola Hayes Southard. Sonny was a member at Friendship Baptist Church. He retired from RJ Reynolds after 30 plus years of service. He also owned and operated Triangle Custom Framing and Triangle TV...
Tyre "Ty" Lynn Norman
Dec 5, 2023
Mr. Tyre "Ty" Lynn Norman passed away at his home on December 5th, 2023. He was born in Hardin County, Iowa on November 13, 1956 to Irvin Lee and Lula Cowell Norman. Ty was well known for his car restoration business, "Sundance Street Rods" but he was a master mind and Jack of all trades. He could fix anything and...
Bobby Alvin Choplin
Dec 5, 2023
Yadkinville – Bobby Alvin Choplin, 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 5, 2023. He was born November 2, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Charlie Burton Choplin and Sallie Elizebeth Smitherman Choplin. Bobby retired from supervision at Americraft, formerly Sara Lee Graphics also previously worked at RJR Archer in Winston-Salem. He graduated from East...
Kalen Michael Wilborn
Dec 5, 2023
Mr. Kalen Michael Wilborn, 25, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was born in Forsyth County on August 29, 1998. Kalen worked at Baity Tire and truly loved his job. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, working on cars, especially changing out the speakers, playing video games, and hanging out with his friends. Kalen especially loved “flowers”. He had a...
Antoinette "Toni" Starr Brock
Dec 5, 2023
Brock
East Bend- Ms. Antoinette “Toni” Starr Brock, 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was born January 21, 1938 in Johnston County to the late Walter Maryland and Louella Stanley Brock. Ms. Brock retired from several years with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, as a CRNA. She was a member of Knollwood Baptist Church in...
Mary Leigh Walker Nixon
Dec 4, 2023
Mary Leigh Walker Nixon, 82, passed away Monday December 4, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born March 15, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Omer Walker and Addie Florence Swaim Walker. Mary loved to walk, travel, serve others, and spend time with her family. First and foremost Mary loved the Lord and served Him until dementia limited...
April Michelle Styers
Dec 3, 2023
Tobaccoville – April Michelle Styers, 43, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born March 7, 1980 in Forsyth County. She enjoyed sports and cheerleading when she was young. April was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Nathanel-Lee Hall; grandparents, John and Pauline Styers of...
Chasey Pardue Messick
Dec 2, 2023
YADKINVILLE - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Mrs. Chasey Pardue Messick, 43, of Longtown Road, on December 2, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born on September 21, 1980, in Surry County, to Teddy and Lynn Hatcher Pardue, Chasey brought warmth, love, and grace to everyone she encountered.
Chasey's vibrant spirit and passion for...
Cassie Riffe Sizemore
Dec 2, 2023
Mrs. Cassie Riffe Sizemore, 71, passed away, Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was born February 6, 1952 in McDowell County, WV to the late Issac Ed Riffe and Alberta Howard Riffe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Lotta Mae Riffe, Lola Jean Riffe Mullis, Irene Frances Riffe, Kathleen Riffe Stanley; brothers, Jack Harvey...
Kathy K Norman
Dec 2, 2023
Ms. Kathy K Norman, 66, passed away, Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was born April 1, 1957 in Tarpon Springs, Florida to the late “Bill”William Howard Norman and “Jo” Josephine Corham Norman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Hobart Norman, Jr. Corbett, and a sister, Elmaria Mangum. She is survived by her 3...
John Curtis Stewart
Dec 2, 2023
Stewart EAST BEND – Mr. John Curtis Stewart, 43, went to be with the Lord after fighting a long battle of sickness and pain. He was born December 28, 1979 in Forsyth County to Curtis R. Stewart and Roslyn “Rose” Dowell Stewart. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis R. Stewart in July of 2016. Surviving are his...
Mary Lee Weatherman Casstevens
Nov 30, 2023
Casstevens
BOONVILLE - Mrs. Mary Lee Weatherman Casstevens, 96, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was born February 2, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Elsie and Daisy Wagoner Weatherman. Mrs. Casstevens was a member of Center United Methodist Church and attended Mitchell’s Chapel United Methodist Church for several years with her husband. In addition to her...
Maxine Ross Bivins
Nov 28, 2023
Mrs. Maxine Ross Bivins, 88, passed away, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 2, 1935 to the late Paul and Ida Bell Ross. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Joe Gwyn Bivins; brothers, Robert Ross, and Jack Ross. She is survived...