Obituaries
Mary "Mimi" Stockton Cranfill
Sep 22, 2022
Mary "Mimi" Cranfill, wife of Joseph "Joe" Cranfill, passed away on September 22, 2022 after a short stay at the SECU Hospice House in Yadkinville. Mimi was the mother of Angel Mitchell and Jake Adams and mother-in-law to Kim Gordon Adams. She was Nana to Savanna, Rebecca, Lindsay, and Jacob, and Great Nana to Grayson. Her brother David Stockton (Jill)...
Billy Ray Hodge
Sep 21, 2022
Yadkinville Mr. Billy Ray Hodge departed his life only 4 hours after his 81st birthday with his dearly loved family by his side at his home. He was born September 20, 1941 in Yadkin County to Henry and Ruby Hodge. Billy met his wife Judy on the first day of high school and was the love of his life. They...
Mary Wood Willard
Sep 21, 2022
Boonville Mrs. Mary Wood Willard, 79 of Boonville, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mary was born December 10, 1942 in Surry County to Howard Bartley and Eliza Stanley Wood. She worked in several textile mills in the area, including 32 years at Unifi. On August 5, 1972 she married the love of her...
Charles Wesley Bryant
Sep 20, 2022
BOONVILLE- Mr. Charles Wesley Bryant, 85, of Center Road passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at his home. He was born May 8, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Kenneth W. and Stacie Brown Bryant. Mr. Bryant was a member of Mitchells Chapel United Methodist Church, loved gospel music and worked several years at Hanes Hoisery before deciding...
Sylvia Jarrell Fulp
Sep 19, 2022
Mrs. Sylvia Symon Jarrell Fulp, 83, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. She was born September 26, 1938 in Rockingham County to the late William Walter Jarrell and Helen Williams Jarrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Clyde Fulp Sr.; brothers, John Jarrell, Junior Jarrell; sister, Rosetta Payne; brother-in-law, Arnold Payne; sister-in-law,...
Helen Spillman White
Sep 18, 2022
Mrs. Helen Gray Spillman White, age 81, passed away September 18, 2022. She was born September 16, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Thomas Gray Spillman and Stella Missouri Vestal. She is survived by her husband, Satch White; children, Butch (Jennifer) Pendergrass, Randy (Pam) Pendergrass, Neal (Cindy) Pendergrass; step-children, Vonda (Jim) Coy, Jamey White; grandchildren, Lena (Steve) Gough, Corey...
Frankie Sloan Cheek
Sep 18, 2022
Yadkinville – Frankie Sloan Cheek, 79, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was born April 10, 1943 in Guilford County to the late Vander Sloan and Sallie Mae Wooten Sloan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Marshall Sloan, Carroll Sloan. Surviving is her husband, Jackson William “J.W.” Cheek; children, Mark (Candy)...
Betty Trivette Reavis
Sep 18, 2022
Mrs. Betty Sue Trivette Reavis, age 83, passed away September 18, 2022. She was born December 25, 1938 in Davie County to the late Edna Cleo Trivette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Lee Reavis; sisters, Martha Godbey, Shirley Moore; brother, Herbert Dale Trivette. Betty was affectionally known by her siblings as...
Robert Ancil Brown
Sep 17, 2022
Elkin – Robert Ancil Brown, 77, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born November 5, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Grady Leo Brown and Beulah Holcomb Brown. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Kevin Brown. Surviving is his wife of 52 years, Wanda Styers Brown; sons, Christopher Lee...
William Asbury Royall
Sep 17, 2022
William Asbury Royall, 94, of Boonville, passed away at Woltz Hospice Home on Saturday, September 17, 2022.
He was born on January 18, 1928 to the late Miles Sheliah and Flora Elsie Royall. He was also preceded in death by his devoted sisters, Edith, Olean, and Edna, and loving brothers, Hubert, Charles, Clifford, and Bobby.
Surviving are his daughters, Flora...
Claude James Cleary
Sep 16, 2022
Mr. Claude James Cleary, 74, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022.
He was born on January 30, 1948 to Alfred and Gladys Cleary.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of almost 55 years, Nancy Cleary; sister, Peggy Childress; and infant sister, Rebecca.
He is survived by his daughter, Patty (Chris) Vestal; brother,...
Alfred "Allen" Evans
Sep 15, 2022
Mr. Alfred “Allen” Evans, 85, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
He was born in Yadkin County on December 27, 1936 to Hubert and Ila Evans.
Allen retired from General Motors in Michigan after 30 years of service. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He loved working in the yard and going to McDonald’s every day....
Mary Margaret Turner
Sep 14, 2022
Hamptonville
Mrs. Mary Margaret Swaim Turner, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2022. Mary was born in Yadkin County on October 9, 1924 to the late Oscar Eli and Lona Mae Weatherman Swaim. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Turner; sisters, Helen Robbins, Essie Mae Mathis, Catherine Swaim; Brother, Frankie...
Phillip Stephen Adams
Sep 13, 2022
Jonesville
Mr. Phillip Stephen Adams, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2022. Stephen was born in Surry County on July 18, 1952 to Joseph H. & Anna Haynes Adams.
Stephen was an Eagle Scout and a 1971 graduate of Starmount High School. He attended Marler Road Baptist Church faithfully. He owned and operated...
Michael Wayne Day
Sep 13, 2022
Hamptonville
Mr. Michael Wayne Day, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2022. Michael was born in Wilkes County on July 10, 1955 to the late Albert & Nancy Matthews Day.
Michael was a loving husband, father, and pawpaw. He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters. He was a well-known tractor mechanic in surrounding...
Randy Dale Smith
Sep 12, 2022
Yadkinville Mr. Randy Dale Smith, 55, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at Hugh Chatham Hospital. Mr. Smith was born September 5, 1967 in Iredell County to Curtis Lee and Hazel Cheek Smith. He enjoyed fishing, boating and telling jokes. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a sister, Sandy (CW) Toney; brothers, Ricky...
William "Will" Larry Sellers
Sep 11, 2022
Yadkinville – William “Will” L. Sellers, 68, passed from his present life to eternal life on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia D. Sellers. Will was born March 31, 1954 to the late Ella and Hubert Sellers and grew up in the lovely coastal area of Baldwin County, Fairhope, Alabama. In addition to his parents,...
Christopher Cornelius Chappel, Jr.
Sep 10, 2022
Elkin Mr. Christopher Cornelius Chappel, Jr., 58, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Woltz Hospice Care Center. Chris was born September 3, 1964 in Forsyth County to Christopher Chappel, Sr. and Lucy Church Hutchens. He enjoyed NASCAR, wrestling and music. Chris took pride in the fact that he was a former member of Yadkinville Fire Department. In addition to...
Pearl Hemric Brooks
Sep 10, 2022
Brooks
Ronda- Mrs. Pearl Hemric Brooks, 91, of Old Highway 60 passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. She was born February 27, 1931 in Wilkes County to the late Fred and Ethel Day Hemric. Mrs. Brooks worked for several years with Bates Nitewear, later with J.P. Stevens, and was a faithful member of Dennyville Baptist...
Erma Lee Shaffner
Sep 10, 2022
Obituary of Erma Lee Shaffner, April 18, 1940 – September 10, 2022 Erma Lee Shaffner, age 82 of Jonesville, North Carolina, was called home to eternal rest on Saturday, September 10, 2022; Erma passed away after a long battle witih Alzheimer’s disease. She had resided at Dunmore Plantation in Dobson, North Carolina for the past 3.5 years. Erma was born...
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