Obituaries

Sammy Dale Hutchens

Sammy Dale Hutchens

Sep 8, 2023

Hutchens Yadkinville- Mr. Sammy Dale Hutchens, 40, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at his home. He was born October 6, 1982 in Forsyth County to Bobby Gray Hutchens and Sandra Ann Hutchens Hutchens Martin. Mr. Hutchens loved working in carpentry and had worked several years with Eddleman Construction and with Mathis Farms of Roaring River. He loved deer hunting,...

James Roy Gray

James Roy Gray

Sep 8, 2023

HAMPTONVILLE- Mr. James Roy Gray, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully September 8, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center with his son by his side. He was born January 29, 1933 in Wilkes County to the late James S. and Annie S. Gray. Mr. Gray retired from R. J. Reynolds with 35 years of service...

Sally Underwood Ragan

Sally Underwood Ragan

Sep 7, 2023

Winston-Salem – Sally Louise Underwood Ragan, 92, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023.  She was born December 24, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Webb and Adelia Whitaker Underwood.  She was a graduate of Women’s College (UNCG).  She taught at several different schools, most recently Sherwood Forest Elementary.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death...

Hubert Wayne Hemric

Hubert Wayne Hemric

Sep 7, 2023

Mr. Hurbert Wayne Hemric, 95, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. He was born May 24, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late George Harrison Hemric and Sally Hemric. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mozelle Willard Pinnix, his second wife, Sally Hemric; his daughter-in-law, Nancy Hemric, and ten brothers and sisters....

Stone Walker Arnold

Stone Walker Arnold

Sep 6, 2023

Yadkinville- Mr. Stone Walker Arnold, 21, passed away peacefully Wednesday September 6, 2023. He was born October 4, 2001 in Forsyth County to Robert Steven Arnold and Tamara Hobson Arnold. Stone was attending Surry Community College and attended Faith Fellowship Church of Yadkinville. He loved fishing, enjoyed history, watching sports and movies, listening to his gospel music, studying his bible...

Ellen Casstevens Cheek

Ellen Casstevens Cheek

Sep 6, 2023

Mrs. Ellen Casstevens Cheek, 97, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. She was born May 29, 1926 in Surry County to the late Noah and Dora Casstevens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nellie Vestal; her brothers, Frank Casstevens, Robert Casstevens, Ernest Casstevens, and Billy Ray Casstevens. Mrs. Cheek was a member of...

Anthony Franklin Pennington

Anthony Franklin Pennington

Sep 3, 2023

Pennington

Winston-Salem – Anthony Franklin Pennington, 39, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023.  He was born March 7, 1984 in Mercer County, WV to Walter Franklin Pennington, Jr. and Harriet Cassiliano Pennington.  Also surviving is his fiancé, Brittany Floyd; son, Micah Floyd; and several other family and friends.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Gentry...

William "Bill" Ray Sprinkle

William "Bill" Ray Sprinkle

Sep 3, 2023

William Ray "Bill" Sprinkle passed to his heavenly home on September 3, 2023 surrounded by his family. Bill was born on December 22, 1931 to the late Gaither William Sprinkle and Ruby Dobbins Sprinkle. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 67 years, Ruby, his daughter Becky (Jerry), son David (Kathy), grandson Gaither (Rebekah) and great-granddaughter, Maggie....

Michael Dale Swaim

Michael Dale Swaim

Sep 2, 2023

Michael Dale Swaim, better known as “Punkin” to those who knew and loved him, passed away at the Mountain Valley Hospice Home in Yadkinville Saturday, September 2, 2023. Punkin was born April 19, 1948 to the late Leroy and Lois G. Swaim.  In addition to his parents, Punkin is now at rest with his one sister, Betty Ruth Mastin, and...

Martin Torres Manzanarez

Martin Torres Manzanarez

Sep 2, 2023

Torres Manzanarez Winston-Salem - El Sr. Martín Torres Manzanarez, de 60 años, falleció el 2 de septiembre de 2023. Nació el 29 de julio de 1963, hijo de Felimon Aguilera Torres y Manuela Gutierres Manzanarez. Le precedió en la muerte su padre, Felimón Aguilera Torres. Le sobrevive su esposa, Faustina Verónica; hijos, Isabel Aguilera Marín, Virce Aguilera Marín, Manuela Aguilera...

William H. Odell

William H. Odell

Sep 1, 2023

William H. Odell., 91, of East Bend NC passed away Friday September 1, 2023. Bill was born in New Haven, CT, on August 18, 1932 to the late William Hayden Odell and Flora Odell. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son James Odell. Surviving are his wife Rosie Murray Odell; daughter Beth Ann Ham; four sisters...

Brandon Scott Morgan

Brandon Scott Morgan

Aug 31, 2023

Yadkinville

Mr. Brandon Scott Morgan, 25, passed away on August 31, 2023. He was born on July 8, 1998 to James Phillip Morgan, Jr. and Stephanie Lynn Morgan. Brandon loved the outdoors, skateboarding, and listening to music. He had a passion for art and creating tattoos. Brandon especially loved his son, Ayden. 

In addition to his parents, Brandon is...

Jeffrey Allen Stanley

Jeffrey Allen Stanley

Aug 31, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share that Jeffrey Allen Stanley, 59, passed from this life unexpectedly at his home, August 31, 2023.  Jeff was born the son of Judy Brooks Stanley (Hill) and Bruce Stanley in Yadkinville, NC on August 20, 1964.  Jeff graduated from Starmount High School in 1982. 

Jeff was always the life of the...

Charles Thomas Tarter

Charles Thomas Tarter

Aug 30, 2023

Mr. Charles Thomas Tarter, 68, passed away on August 30, 2023 surrounded by family. Charles was born on February 25, 1955 to Thomas Leroy Tarter, Jr. and Arlene Bowie Tarter. Charles had a love for Harley’s and was a rider for over 40 years. He was also a train enthusiast and collected them as well. 

Charles is survived by...

Richard Kent Huff, Jr.

Richard Kent Huff, Jr.

Aug 30, 2023

Huff

East Bend- Mr. Richard Kent Huff, Jr., 70, of Ridgeway Drive passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at his home.  Richard was born November 2, 1952 in Forsyth County to the late Richard Kent Huff, Sr. and Jessie Ruth Hobson Huff.  He was a graduate of Wingate College as a Music Major and Gupton-Jones School of Mortuary Science.  ...

Jackie Wesley Morgan, Sr.

Jackie Wesley Morgan, Sr.

Aug 29, 2023

High Point, NC-  Mr. Jackie Wesley Morgan, Sr., passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Yadkin Nursing Center in Yadkinville, NC.  He was born May 26, 1947 in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Felix Ellis Morgan and Jessie Aretta Cummings Morgan. Jack was a veteran of the US Army, of the Church of God faith, and retired...

Larry Gray Long

Larry Gray Long

Aug 26, 2023

Minister Larry Gray Long, 71, departed this life on August 26, 2023 at Forsyth Hospital. He was born on November 20, 1951 in Yadkin County to the late John Thomas Long and Rosa Lee Young Long. He served in the US Army during Vietnam and also served in the Ministry. He attended Yadkin High School. He was a carpenter L&V...

Vennie Wells Souther

Vennie Wells Souther

Aug 26, 2023

Souther

UNION GROVE -  Mrs. Vennie Edna Wells Souther, 97, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 26, 2023.  She was born February 17, 1926 in Wilkes County to the late Hiram Wells, Sr. and Vallie Anderson Wells.  Mrs. Souther loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, enjoyed reading and studying her Bible, listening to different ministers on the radio; and...

Betty Evans Nicks

Betty Evans Nicks

Aug 23, 2023

BOONVILLE-  Mrs. Betty Lou Evans Nicks passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 after just celebrating her 87th birthday.  She is now rejoicing in Heaven with her Lord and Savior, and all the loved ones who have gone on before.  Mrs. Nicks was born August 22, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Curtis Franklin and Mattie Pearl Winters...

Sandra Ann Osowski

Sandra Ann Osowski

Aug 22, 2023

Mrs. Sandra Ann Osowski, at the age of 83 went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Mom passed away at home with Wendy her daughter and family Shannon and Elean by her side. She is survived by her daughter Wendy; son Curtiss and wife Suzanne; grandchildren James, Kelly, Brandon, Shannon, Luke; great-grandchildren, Michaela, Addi, Prescott, and...