Obituaries

Keith Gray Hutchens

Keith Gray Hutchens

Nov 28, 2023

Mr. Keith Gray Hutchens, 53, passed away on November 28, 2023. He was born in Yadkin County to Roger Paul Hutchens and Mattie Creed Hutchens on January 25, 1970. Keith was a big fan of NASCAR and especially liked Richard Petty and the Earnhardts. Keith is preceded in death by a nephew, Justin Ross Sale; and a brother-in-law, Charles Sale....

Dana Watts Dalton

Dana Watts Dalton

Nov 26, 2023

Ms. Dana Watts Dalton, 46, passed away after a brief illness, Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born June 3, 1977 in Raleigh County, West Virginia to the late Luther McCracken and Phyllis Cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Luke Watts. Ms. Dalton enjoyed roller skating, working at Divine Llama Vineyard, and...

Jerry G. Renegar

Jerry G. Renegar

Nov 26, 2023

East Bend - Jerry G. Renegar, 84, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Howard and Pearl Renegar. Jerry retired from D.D. Bean and Sons in Winston-Salem. He was a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church. He was a well-known dirt track racer...

Era Mae Ashley Vestal

Era Mae Ashley Vestal

Nov 25, 2023

Jonesville – Era Mae Ashley Vestal, 93, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023.  She was born May 11, 1930 to the late Sanford Ashley and Rose Hutchens Ashley.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Troy Edward Vestal; children, Tony Vestal, Ricky Vestal, Debbie McGee, Belinda Vestal; grandson, Brock Vestal; and several brothers...

David Franklin Matthews

David Franklin Matthews

Nov 23, 2023

Mr. David Franklin Matthews, 63, passed away on November 23, 2023. He was born in Yadkin County to Franklin Aldean Matthews and Lillie Mae Brown. In his free time, David would watch John Wayne westerns. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a sister, Annette Dawn Sapp; and grandparents, Rosie Brown and Mannie & Bell Matthews....

James "Jim" Hartley Blankley, Jr.

James "Jim" Hartley Blankley, Jr.

Nov 21, 2023

James “Jim” Hartley Blankley, Jr., 70, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the SECU Mountain Valley Hospice House in Yadkinville.

Jim was born January 20, 1953 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late James Hartley Blankley, Sr. and Ann Goins Blankley who were both in the military.

Throughout his lifetime Jim worked at several different...

Jean Chappell Ashburn

Jean Chappell Ashburn

Nov 21, 2023

Ashburn

Hamptonville – Mrs. Norma Jean Chappell Ashburn, 92, of US Highway 21 passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the home of her granddaughter, surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Ashburn was born July 4, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Thurmond and Lula Groce Chappell.  Mrs. Ashburn was a graduate of West Yadkin High School and...

Rev. Richard Clayton Lenderman

Rev. Richard Clayton Lenderman

Nov 21, 2023

Rev. Richard Clayton Lenderman of Kernersville N.C., passed into the presence of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on November 21, 2023. Richard was born on August 20, 1949, in LaGrange, Georgia, and graduated from East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, N.C.  On July 18, 1967, he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour. After serving proudly in the United States...

Bobbie Jane Collins

Bobbie Jane Collins

Nov 21, 2023

Yadkinville - Ms. Bobbie Jane Collins, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 21, 2023, after a long illness. Bobbie was born on December 16, 1940 to Robert Nelson and Gertie Flynn Collins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Rosie Lee (Verne) Warden, Jehnie Vee (John)...

Patricia Joanne Frye Moser

Patricia Joanne Frye Moser

Nov 21, 2023

Patricia Joanne Frye Moser, 61, passed away on Tuesday November 21, 2023. She was born May 6, 1962 in Yadkin County to Robert Benbow Frye and Mary Blanche Bean Frye. Mrs. Moser served many children at the Forbush High School Cafeteria. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Benbow Frye; a son Joey Moser. Surviving are her husband...

Sandi Michelle Harris

Sandi Michelle Harris

Nov 19, 2023

Hamptonville – Sandi Michelle Harris, 39, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023.  She was born January 13, 1984 in Forsyth County.  Survived by her daughter, Laken Nicole Spears; mother, Frankie Dean Brewer; father, Don Alfred Harris, Jr.; sisters, Jennifer (Wayne) Barker and Brandi (David) Mahan.  Her funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Friday, November 24, 2023 at Wilkes Faith...

Donald Ray Jester

Donald Ray Jester

Nov 17, 2023

Jester

East Bend – Mr. Donald Ray Jester, 67, of Friendship Circle passed away peacefully Friday, November 17, 2023 at his home.  He was born December 30, 1955 in Forsyth County to the late James and Elsie Mae Davis Jester.  Mr. Jester was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He loved his grandchildren above everything, and loved watching them race...

Larry Redmon Williard

Larry Redmon Williard

Nov 17, 2023

Mr. Larry Redmon Williard, 89, passed away November 17, 2023. Mr. Williard was born June 22, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Harmon and Hattie Williard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a loving son, best buddy and fishing partner, Larry R. Williard II, and a daughter, Diane Pettit. Left to cherish his memory...

Benny Lee Pendry

Benny Lee Pendry

Nov 16, 2023

Pendry

East Bend -  Mr. Benny Lee Pendry, 87, of Smithtown Road passed away peacefully Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 25, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late James Montgomery “JM” and Martha Lovenia Williard Pendry.  Mr. Pendry was a retired truck driver and...

James Roger Steelman Jr.

James Roger Steelman Jr.

Nov 16, 2023

Mr. James “Little Jimmy” Roger Steelman Jr., 55, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Yadkin County on April 4, 1968 to James and Pattie Steelman. He recently moved back to his hometown after living in Charleston, SC. He was a graduate of Garrett High School in North Charleston, SC. In addition to his...

Paul Edward Mason

Paul Edward Mason

Nov 15, 2023

Mr. Paul Edward Mason, 77, passed away, Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was born July 19, 1946 in Surry County to the late Daughtard and Beulah Mason. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharleen Marie Emans Mason; brothers, Roy Mason, and J.D. Mason. He is survived by his children, Thomas (Lisa) Mason, Paula...

Phyllis Coe Warden

Phyllis Coe Warden

Nov 15, 2023

Mrs. Phyllis Coe Warden, 76, fell asleep peacefully, in the Lord, surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. In addition to her parents, Numa and Irene Coe, she was preceded in death by her siblings: Bill Coe, Mae Brewer, Charlotte Christie and Rhett Coe. If you spent time around her, Phyllis’s love for others was evident in everything she...

James "Jim" Arthur Doll

James "Jim" Arthur Doll

Nov 14, 2023

Mr. James “Jim” Arthur Doll, 70, passed away, Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He was born April 30, 1953, in Guilford County to the late Martin and Felicite Doll. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Debbie Moose Doll; his son, Joseph “Joe” Doll; brothers, Jack (Janie) Doll, Joseph Doll (Bev Frye), Andrew Doll, Tom (Angie) Doll; sisters, Marthe...

Rogelio Vargas Mondragon

Rogelio Vargas Mondragon

Nov 14, 2023

Mondragon YADKINVILLE- Mr. Rogelio Vargas Mondragon, 37, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He was born December 23, 1985 in El Terrero Prieto, Michoacan in Mexico to Simon Vargas and Marcelina Mondragon Vargas. Rogelio enjoyed drawing, dancing, listening to music and playing video games. In addtion to his parents, Rogelio is survived by a brother, Alberto (Tomasa) Vargas,; a...

Edna Sue Brown

Edna Sue Brown

Nov 14, 2023

Mrs. Edna Sue Shew Brown, 66, passed away peacefully at her residence, Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born March 15, 1957 in Wilkes County to the late Joyce Anderson Stokes. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother Johnny Shew; her grand dogs, Gracie, Sadie, Gypsy, and Izzy; her special grandbaby “Gabby”, whom she...