Obituaries
Frances Billings Allgood
Oct 23, 2023
Lewisville – Frances Lee Billings Allgood, 91, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born April 29, 1932 in Forsyth County to the late Henry and Lily Dalton Billings. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Herman Gray Allgood; great granddaughter, Poppy Rose Wills; brother, Henry Billings; sisters, Nettie Carter, Flora Moore,...
Clayton Clifton "Clay" Gregory
Oct 23, 2023
Clayton Clifton “Clay” Gregory, 22, passed away Monday October 23, 2023. He was born August 27, 2001 in Forsyth County to Kenny Clifton Gregory and Janice Marie Johnson Gregory. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Wayne E. Johnson, Edward Gregory; uncle David W. Johnson. Surviving are his parents Kenny Gregory, Janice Gregory; sister Leslie (Bryan) Howe; grandmothers Margetta...
William Kenneth Allen
Oct 22, 2023
Yadkinville – William Kenneth Allen, 85, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023. He was born April 17, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late William Heber Allen and Frances Groce Allen. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, gardening, boating, and especially his grandkids and great grandkids. He had his captains license and also his commercial pilot license. In addition to his...
C. Wayne Ray
Oct 21, 2023
YADKINVILLE- Mr. C. Wayne Ray, 82, of Service Road passed away peacefully Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. Ray was born July 16, 1941 in Surry County to the late Sam and Myrtle Myers Ray. He started working with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in 1960 and worked for several years while also being a member of the...
Maude Lynn Myers
Oct 19, 2023
Maude (Beau) Lynn Matthews Myers, 77, passed of natural causes in her home on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Originally from the Philadelphia area, she also enjoyed living in the mountains of Virginia and finally settling in the North Carolina foothills. She had a fulfilling life from enjoying childhood summers on Chesapeake Bay to being a teen dancing on American Bandstand...
Lonnie Mack Edwards, Jr.
Oct 18, 2023
Lonnie Mack Edwards, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, passed away in his son’s home in Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, October 18, 2023, with family by his side. He was 69 years old.
Lonnie was born in Yadkinville, NC on September 7, 1954. After graduating from Forbush High School, he began his career at McDonalds. Lonnie had an unmatchable work ethic;...
JoAnn Roberts Wagoner
Oct 17, 2023
Wagoner BOONVILLE- Mrs. JoAnn Roberts Wagoner, 80, of Boonville passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on October 17, 2023. She was born February 10, 1943 to Ella Mae Davis. JoAnn worked at Hoots Memorial Hospital in Yadkinville for several years and later at Holiday Inn of Jonesville. JoAnn’s family meant everything to her and her love...
Laura Matthews Davis
Oct 16, 2023
Mrs. Laura Matthews Davis, 88, passed away on October 16, 2023. She was born on December 25, 1938 to Waymouth Matthews and Plummer Fletcher Matthews.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Vicky Carter; and brothers, Bill Matthews, Bobby Neal Matthews, and Marvin Matthews. She is survived by a daughter, Fonda (Dennis) Sandwick; grandchildren,...
Louise Wishon Martin
Oct 15, 2023
Mrs. Louise Wishon Martin, 85, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Sherrills Ford Hospice House. She was born September 17, 1938 in Forsyth County to the late Bob and Mattie Wishon. Louise enjoyed working in her flowers and dancing when she was able, and she dearly loved her family. She was a member of Hanes Grove United Methodist Church....
Maggie Bernice Bell Adams
Oct 14, 2023
Maggie Bernice Bell Adams passed away after an extended illness at the age of 97. She was born in Yadkin County to Amelia (Gentry) and David Franklin Bell. She was preceded in death by her husband Fonzo (Jack) Adams in 2005 and brothers Willie, Lester, and Buddy Bell. During World War II she lived in Baltimore where she worked at...
Sierra Elizabeth Victoria Rice
Oct 14, 2023
Miss Sierra Elizabeth Victoria Rice, 18, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was born July 13, 2005 in Franklin County, Ohio to Robert Eugene Rice II and Rebecca Wood Rice. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sisters, Ariel Rice, and Meghan Rice; her brothers, Michael Frye, Ryan Frye, and Jacob Frye. Sierra was bright...
Penny Wall Webb
Oct 13, 2023
Penny Wall Webb, 65, went to be with her Lord and Savior October 13, 2023. Penny was born January 19, 1958 in Norfolk, VA to James Wall and Peggy Chambers Wall. She did her best to faithfully serve the Lord. Being Nana to all her grand and great grand children brought her tremendous joy. Her favorite pastimes included spending time...
Sarah Lear Dow
Oct 13, 2023
Mrs. Sarah Lear Dow, 81, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023. She was born in Surry County on June 11, 1942 to TC Lear and Juanita Virginia Nixon. Sarah worked at Sunbeam and Chatham Manufacturing and was a homemaker for several years. She loved fishing, gardening, and animals. She especially loved roses. Her favorite color was red. Sarah was...
Lottie Roberts Sutphin
Oct 12, 2023
Jonesville – Lottie Evelyn Roberts Sutphin, 97, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 12, 2023. She was born September 2, 1926 in Stokes County to the late Austin and Maggie Bell Moore Roberts. Lottie was a member of Central Tabernacle Church for over 50 years. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in...
Derry Lee Brown
Oct 11, 2023
Hamptonville - Derry Lee Brown, 63, met his Lord and Savior Wednesday, October 11, 2023 surrounded by his beloved family. He was born January 21, 1960 in Yadkin County to the late Roby Brown and Joann Mathis Brown. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Hamptonville, NC where he served as a Sunday School teacher. Mr. Brown...
Faye Green
Oct 11, 2023
Mrs. Faye Green, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. She was born in Forsyth County on November 9, 1943 to Carl and Ida Reece. Faye drove a flag car for wide loads all over the United States for many years. She greatly enjoyed traveling. Faye later worked at the Galaxy in Boonville for 17 years and was...
Richard "Thomas" Stroud
Oct 10, 2023
Richard “Thomas” Stroud, 89, passed away Tuesday October 10, 2023. He was born November 9, 1933 in Wilkes County to the late Jimmy Stroud and Vertie Gilliam Stroud. He was a member of Sandy Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Stroud served in the US Army. He was the coordinator for several years as the Baptist Disaster Relief Team. He was preceded...
Geneva Naylor Renegar
Oct 8, 2023
Mocksville – Geneva Aussie Naylor Renegar, 94, passed away October 8, 2023. She was born August 29, 1929 in Davie County to the late Clyde and Mable White Naylor. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Carlie Clinton Renegar; daughter, Judy Burrell; sister, Faye Spease; brother, Lester Naylor. Surviving are her children, Rickey...
Franklin "Hank" Delano Durham
Oct 8, 2023
Yadkinville – Franklin “Hank” Delano Durham, 72, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was born May 22, 1951 in Surry County to the late Albert Bert Durham and Pernie Wagoner Durham. Hank retired from RJ Reynolds after 36 years of service. He loved racing, wrestling, RFD Country music, and gospel music. In his younger years, he enjoyed traveling, loved...
Carolyn Stanley Gregory
Oct 7, 2023
Gregory
Yadkinville- Mrs. Carolyn Virginia Stanley Gregory, 75, of Shacktown Road passed away peacefully Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Pruitt Health Care of Elkin. She was born March 16, 1948 in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Walter and Ruth Melton Stanley. Mrs. Gregory worked in health care most of her life as a Nurses Aide. She was a...
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