Obituaries

Wanda Louise Lyons Belcher

Wanda Louise Lyons Belcher

Nov 13, 2023

Mrs. Wanda Louise Lyons Belcher, 72, passed away on November 13, 2023. She was born in Russell, Virginia to Paul and Cleo Lyons. Wanda was currently attending Yadkinville Pentecostal Holiness where she was serving the Lord. Wanda enjoyed spending time with friends and family and simply just living life.

In addition to her parents, Wanda is preceded in death by...

Hedy Moser Hobson

Hedy Moser Hobson

Nov 13, 2023

Mrs. Hedy Lou Moser Hobson, 93, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. She was born December 15, 1929 in Surry County to the late William Clay Moser and Thannie Coe Moser. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Ray Hobson; a son, Carson Hobson; her siblings, Ray (Ruby) Moser, Evon (Earl) Ring, WC...

Linda Brown Scott

Linda Brown Scott

Nov 11, 2023

Linda Brown Scott, 82, went to her heavenly home on November 11, 2023. Linda was the daughter of Buford and Hattie Brown. She graduated from East Bend High School, then retired from Sara Lee with 55 years of service. Linda was a member of Forbush Friends Meeting where she was responsible for the bulletin for many years. Linda enjoyed going,...

Pamela Yvonne Martin

Pamela Yvonne Martin

Nov 10, 2023

Yadkinville - Mrs. Pamela Yvonne (Pam) Martin dispersed to travel this existence in her more natural form, awaiting her reward for a true heart and another life well lived on November 10, 2023. Pam was a force of nature and a champion of all beings hurt, disadvantaged, abused, overlooked or neglected. She had an unquenchably adventurous spirit and possessed the...

Thelma Mae Owens Smith

Thelma Mae Owens Smith

Nov 10, 2023

Thelma Mae Owens Smith, 82, passed away on Friday November 10, 2023. She was born April 26, 1941 to the late Earl Owens and Stella Viers Phipps. She was a faithful member of Oak Level Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith loved to mow her yard and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband...

Robert "Scott" Underwood

Robert "Scott" Underwood

Nov 8, 2023

Mr. Robert “Scott” Underwood, 54, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital surrounded by the warmth of family and friends. He was born on March 21, 1969 in Forsyth County to Robert Winfield Underwood and Carolyn Willard Procter. 

Scott worked several years with Northside Dialysis as a Dialysis Technician where many co-workers became some of...

Felix Wood

Felix Wood

Nov 8, 2023

Mr. Felix Wood, 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was born in Davie County on April 26, 1930 to Herbert and Ruby Wood. Felix was a member of Salem Fork Christian Church. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and greatly enjoyed watching football. He loved Nascar, going fishing with his friends from Dunmore Plantation, and taking...

Billy Lee Wyatt

Billy Lee Wyatt

Nov 5, 2023

Billy Lee Wyatt, 90, passed away Sunday November 5, 2023. He was born May 22, 1933 in Iredell County to the late Ernest Morgan Wyatt and Doshie Walker Wyatt. Mr. Wyatt served in the US Army and retired from Sara Lee Hosiery. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Eleanor Hutchens Wyatt, second wife Betty Jo Underwood...

Harvel Dean Steelman

Harvel Dean Steelman

Nov 4, 2023

Steelman

Yadkinville-  Mr. Harvel Dean Steelman, 64, of McKinley Road passed away peacefully Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin.  He was born April 8, 1959 in Iredell County to the late Harvel Mack and Doris Harris Steelman.  Mr. Steelman worked at Unifi Inc. of Yadkinville for a combined 40 years.  He was a member...

Janice Hall Walker

Janice Hall Walker

Nov 3, 2023

Mrs. Janice Hall Walker, 79, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Care facility with family at her bedside, Friday, November 3, 2023. She was born May 10, 1944 in Surry County to the late Charlie Creed Hall and Bessie Shore Hall. Mrs. Walker was always active in her church. Janice was a great wife, mom, daughter, sister, and friend to all....

Charles Edward Pilcher

Charles Edward Pilcher

Nov 3, 2023

FARMINGTON -   Mr. Charles Edward Pilcher, 80,  a beloved figure in the community passed away on November 3, 2023, surrounded by the warmth of his family.

Born on July 27, 1943, in Forsyth County to the late George Cephus and Capetolia Grace Rupard Pilcher. Charlie lived a life dedicated to service and compassion. A faithful member of Eatons Baptist Church,...

Amanda Elizabeth Hennings Priddy

Amanda Elizabeth Hennings Priddy

Nov 2, 2023

Priddy

East Bend – Amanda Elizabeth Hennings Priddy, 36, gained her angel wings on the morning of November 2, 2023 with her loving parents by her side.  God blessed Andy Joseph Hennings and Debra Jones Hennings with a beautiful and amazing little girl on October 4, 1987.  Amanda was a 2005 graduate of Forbush High School.  She completed the Emergency...

Richard James Levan

Richard James Levan

Nov 2, 2023

Levan

ADVANCE -  Mr. Richard James Levan, 57, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.  He was born September 2, 1966 in Iredell County to Ronald Richard Levan and Betty Campbell Levan Borre.  Mr. Levan worked for several years as Shop Foreman with North Point Chrysler Jeep in Winston-Salem.  He was a...

Debra Neal Louya

Debra Neal Louya

Oct 31, 2023

Mrs. Debra Neal Louya, 65, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023. She was born June 9, 1958 in Yadkin County to the late Conard and June Turner Neal. Mrs. Louya was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Debra enjoyed watching game shows, and she was an excellent cook. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren. She...

Rayford Franklin Evans

Rayford Franklin Evans

Oct 28, 2023

Mr. Rayford Franklin Evans, 78, went to his heavenly home on October 28, 2023. He was born in Yadkin County on December 20, 1944 to Richard Evans and Hazel Kimmer Evans. Rayford enjoyed cooking, watching and playing sports, and spending time with his grandson, Remington. He was drafted out of high school to the Kansas City A’s where he was...

Hilda Jeanette Josey Sloan

Hilda Jeanette Josey Sloan

Oct 27, 2023

Hilda Jeanette Josey Sloan, 85, passed away Friday October 27, 2023. She was born July 8, 1938 in Iredell County to the late William Ross Josey and Fannie Huie Josey. Hilda worked 14 years at Rubbermaid in Statesville and retired from Walmart in Statesville. Mrs. Sloan loved to watch baseball, playing games on her tablet, and was an avid reader....

Janet Carol Swaim Kimbrough

Janet Carol Swaim Kimbrough

Oct 26, 2023

Mrs. Janet Carol Swaim Kimbrough, 73, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023. She was born in Surry County on November 17, 1949 to Arvil and Ruby Swaim. Janet was a lifelong member of Swan Creek Baptist Church. She was known as the “black haired nurse” at Jonesville Medical Center, where she worked for many years. She enjoyed reading, poetry, and...

Bobby Owen Groce

Bobby Owen Groce

Oct 26, 2023

Hamptonville - Mr. Bobby Owen Groce, 91, entered into the more immediate presence of his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on October 26, 2023. He was born on September 14, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Jay Dee Groce and Fannie Vestal Groce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life,...

Davis "Jack" Stewart

Davis "Jack" Stewart

Oct 26, 2023

Boonville – Davis “Jack” Stewart, 84, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center.  He was born July 14, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Reece Curtis Stewart and Pauline Davis Stewart.  Jack was a member at Union Grove Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon.  He enjoyed watching all types of sports on TV...

Sandra "Sandy" Benton Bates

Sandra "Sandy" Benton Bates

Oct 24, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” Benton Bates, 71, passed away on October 24, 2023. She was born on August 19, 1952 in Surry County to Thad Monroe Benton and Ruby Nell Hinshaw Benton. Sandy enjoyed spending time outside and working in her yard or sitting on her front porch watching the hummingbirds. She loved spending time with her family and her special canine...