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John "Sonny" & Barbara Newman

John "Sonny" & Barbara Newman

Aug 13, 2022

John “Sonny” Newman, 83 and Barbara Newman ., 81, of Jonesville passed away on Saturday August 13, 2022 at their home. They both was preceded in death by a daughter Vickie Lynn Newman. John was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, two sisters all from Tennessee. He was born in Maryville Tennessee. Barbara was born in Winchester Kentucky...

Johnny "Wade" Warden

Johnny "Wade" Warden

Aug 12, 2022

Yadkinville Mr. Johnny Wade Warden, 74, passed away Friday, August 12, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Warden was born August 29, 1947 in Yadkin County to Guy Huston and Elsie Williams Warden. He enjoyed collecting antiques. In addition to his parents, Mr. Warden was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Warden; and three K-9 companions, Missy,...

Ocie Lee Fallin

Ocie Lee Fallin

Aug 11, 2022

Mr. Ocie Lee Fallin, 91, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Salisbury VA Liberty Hospice House.  Ocie was born August 3, 1931 in Bassettville, VA to Dallas and Gertis Williamson Fallin.  He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean War.  He had a great love for our country and for serving others.  Ocie worked...

Ashley Gilpin Church

Ashley Gilpin Church

Aug 11, 2022

Hamptonville Ms. Ashley Nicole Gilpin Church, 34, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Ashley was born September 7, 1987 in Yadkin County to Jeremy Dale Gilpin and Annette Money Trivette. In addition to her mother, Ashley was preceded in death by her grandparents, James Money and Kathryn Blevins Cornette. She is survived by her three children,...

Anthony Lee Hatcher, Sr.

Anthony Lee Hatcher, Sr.

Aug 11, 2022

Boonville Mr. Anthony Lee Hatcher, Sr., 70, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Hatcher was born May 22, 1952 in Mercer County, WV to John Edward Hatcher and Lorene Severt. He was a member of Cornerstone Family Ministry. Mr. Hatcher enjoyed playing the guitar and listening to music. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hatcher...

Mildred Billings Burcham

Mildred Billings Burcham

Aug 10, 2022

Mildred Lou Burcham, 86, returned to her heavenly home on August 10, 2022. She was deeply loved by her family and she will be greatly missed. She was born to the late Chester Blaine and May Elizabeth Absher Billings, on April 17, 1936. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Harold Burcham; brothers,...

David Ellis Lowe

David Ellis Lowe

Aug 10, 2022

Yadkinville Mr. David Ellis Lowe, 81, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Lowe was born June 21, 1941 to the late Delbert Lowe and Helen Mathews Bluemel. He served in the Air Force after high school graduation and continued his military career as a member of the Army National Guard for...

William "Tink" Rayford McDaniel

William "Tink" Rayford McDaniel

Aug 8, 2022

Olin Mr. William “Tink” Rayford McDaniel, 83, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at Gordon Hospice Home. Mr. McDaniel was born February 8, 1939 in Davie County to Baxter and Beulah Peacock McDaniel. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mr. McDaniel served in the National Guard for 8 years. In addition to his parents, Mr. McDaniel was preceded...

Sheron Kimmer Church

Sheron Kimmer Church

Aug 6, 2022

Church

Jonesville-  Sheron Jo Kimmer Ashley Church, 66, of Kenwood Drive passed away peacefully Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin.  She was born February 28, 1956 in Surry County to Sherrill Linville and Mattie Gay Vestal Kimmer.  Mrs. Church worked as an accountant for the Town of Lewisville for several years.  Surviving are her...

Velma Lauten Matthews

Velma Lauten Matthews

Aug 4, 2022

East Bend

Velma Lauten Matthews, 92, of East Bend passed away on August 4 2022 at Yadkin Nursing Center. She was born December 13, 1929, a daughter of the late Willie and Ida Mae Lauten of Kernersville. Velma was a faithful member of Prospect United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Charlie L....

Terry Prieston Titus

Terry Prieston Titus

Aug 4, 2022

Terry Prieston Titus, 70, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Terry was born May 27, 1952, in Camden, New Jersey to the late Raymond and Marie Titus. He grew up in Mullica Hill, New Jersey surrounded by beautiful orchards and farms. Terry always kept a "can-do" attitude powered by his...

Irene Clemie Cockerham

Irene Clemie Cockerham

Aug 3, 2022

Boonville

Mrs. Irene Clemie Barber Cockerham, age 91, passed away on August 3, 2022. Irene was born in Yadkin County on December 16, 1930 to the late Ernest and Norma Snow Barber.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Allen Cockerham; son, Randal Joe Cockerham; brother, Junior Barber. 

Irene enjoyed working in her flower gardens and collecting...

James Jay Wasson

James Jay Wasson

Aug 2, 2022

James Jay Wasson passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

Jay was born on March 12, 1965 in San Jose, California to the late Frederick Wasson II and Lynn Willis Wasson Martin.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Frederick Dorse Wasson and Virginia Page Wasson, Delbert Courtney Willis and Mary Zeldee Pennington Willis, and a...

Roy Ray Adams

Roy Ray Adams

Aug 2, 2022

Yadkinville - Roy Ray Adams, 80, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born November 23, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Arthur Ray Adams and Hazel Evans Adams. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Adams. Surviving is his wife, Alice “Selena” Jester Adams; son, Barry (Tammy) Adams; grandsons,...

A.E. Johnson

A.E. Johnson

Aug 1, 2022

Boonville - He’s not dead, he just changed his place of residence. A.E. Johnson passed away Monday, August 1,2022 from complications of dementia. His heartbreak is now over because he is with his Linda and Jesus. He was born December 8,1938 to Zeb and Ada “Fannye” Gillespie Johnson. He graduated from Boonville High School in 1957 and married his high...

Thomas Michael "Doc" Savage

Thomas Michael "Doc" Savage

Aug 1, 2022

Thomas Michael “Doc” Savage, 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday August 1, 2022. He was born July 10, 1947 to James Henry Savage and Mary Jo Pickrell Savage. Mr. Savage served in the US Navy. He was a member of Charity Baptist Church. Mr. Savage enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his father;...

James "Ed" Edward Brown

James "Ed" Edward Brown

Jul 31, 2022

“Ed” James Edward Brown, age 85, passed away July 31, 2022. He was born August 19, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Sant and Kate Bray Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters. Ed enjoyed fishing, rabbit hunting, watching the Atlanta Braves, and he loved listening to his grandbabies singing....

Sue Iris Hardy Hutchens

Sue Iris Hardy Hutchens

Jul 31, 2022

Sue Iris Hardy Hutchens, 87, passed away Sunday July 31, 2022. She was born September 23, 1934 in Surry County to the late Floyd Julius Hardy and Bessie Wall Hardy. Mrs. Hutchens was a member of Northwood Baptist church, and she enjoyed doing all kinds of crafts. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert Worth Hutchens;...

Clara Dell Tucker Collins

Clara Dell Tucker Collins

Jul 31, 2022

Jonesville – Clara Dell Tucker Collins, 79, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022. She was born August 24, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late John Robert Tucker and Lula Willard Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Miles Vernon Collins; sister, Ethel Edwards; brothers, Jimmy Lee Tucker, Everette Tucker, Jesse Tucker,...

Larry "Wayne" Sapp

Larry "Wayne" Sapp

Jul 29, 2022

East Bend Mr. Larry “Wayne” Sapp, Sr., 74, was called to heaven on Friday, July 29, 2022. Wayne was born March 24, 1948 in Forsyth County to Oscar and Mabel Carpenter Sapp. He enjoyed riding horses, camping at Mt. Rogers, and pulling wagons. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by a son, Larry Wayne Sapp, Jr.;...

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