Obituaries

Ruth Allen Stewart

Ruth Allen Stewart

Jan 4, 2023

Boonville Mrs. Ruth Beatrice Allen Stewart, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Stewart was born May 7, 1940 in Forsyth County to Hubert and Lola Wiseman Allen. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and retired from Boonville Elementary School after 22 years of service. Mrs. Stewart enjoyed spending time with her...

Joseph "Joe" Larry Doss

Joseph "Joe" Larry Doss

Jan 3, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Larry Doss, age 80, passed away January 3, 2023. He was born May 4, 1942 in Surry County to the late Joesph Ray Doss and Lola Baker Doss. Mr. Doss attended Yadkinville United Methodist Church while his health permitted and then he attended via Facebook broadcast every Sunday morning. Joe was a 1960 graduate of West Yadkin High...

Jimmy Howard Davis

Jimmy Howard Davis

Jan 3, 2023

Jimmy Howard Davis, 88, of East Bend, passed away early on January 3, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his wife, Janet Lineberry Davis of the home; daughter Gina Davis Boyles and granddaughter, Mikaela Boyles; son, Jay Davis; a sister, Dorothy Ann Ratledge, all of East Bend; brother-in-law Ed Snow; three nephews: and many...

Roger Vance Owens

Roger Vance Owens

Jan 3, 2023

Yadkinville – Roger Vance Owens, 83, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  He was born April 1, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late James and Mollie Robins Owens.  In addition to his parents; he was also preceded in death by his wife, Millie Leigh Cheek Owens; and several brothers and sisters.  Surviving are his sons; Rodney (Anna) Owens, Kevin...

Sheryl Allen Morrison

Sheryl Allen Morrison

Jan 2, 2023

Yadkinville Ms. Sheryl Lynn Allen Morrison, 55, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at her home. Ms. Morrison was born January 4, 1967 in Boise Idaho to Ray Allen and Jessie McCall Talbert. She enjoyed listening to music and spending time with family. In addition to her parents, Ms. Morrison was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dean Nance...

Luane Smith Williard

Luane Smith Williard

Dec 31, 2022

Mocksville – Luane Smith Williard, 72, passed away December 31, 2022 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born February 13, 1950 to the late Clinton and Helen Joyner Smith. Luane graduated from Davie High School and Mitchell Community College. She worked different jobs until finishing her career at Yadkin County DSS, where she worked for 25 years. Luane...

Mattie Fletcher Harris

Mattie Fletcher Harris

Dec 31, 2022

East Bend Mrs. Mattie Mae Fletcher Harris, 87, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Harris was born February 2, 1935 in Yadkin County to Titus and Vernie Brown Fletcher. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, and basketweaving. Mrs. Harris was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. In addition to...

Joyce Foster Pate

Joyce Foster Pate

Dec 31, 2022

Fayetteville, NC - Mrs. Joyce Foster Pate, 85, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully December 31, 2022 at her home in East Bend.  She was born February 20, 1937 in Sampson County to the late David Morgan and Selma Lureen Hudson Foster.  Mrs. Pate was a graduate of Meredith College where she received her degree in Education.  She was a...

Phyllis Mills Foster

Phyllis Mills Foster

Dec 31, 2022

Hamptonville Mrs. Mary “Phyllis” Mills Goforth Foster, 84, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Foster was born March 31, 1938 in Algoma, WV to David and Clara Painter Mills. She was a long-time member of Flat Rock Baptist Church. Mrs. Foster enjoyed classical music, reading, watching movies, and writing. In addition to her parents, Mrs....

Jettie Lucille Reavis Neal

Jettie Lucille Reavis Neal

Dec 30, 2022

Jettie Lucille Reavis Neal, 88, passed away Friday December 30, 2022. She was born February 11, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Charlie Winfield Reavis and Ida Frances Macemore Reavis. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, needle point, loved working on the farm, also working at Yadkin Nursing Center. She was preceded in...

Dennis Clayborn Porter

Dennis Clayborn Porter

Dec 29, 2022

Boonville Mr. Dennis Clayborn Porter, 64, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Porter was born May 4, 1958 in Yadkin County to Chester Leo and Carolyn Dobson Porter. Mr. Porter enjoyed drag racing and mowing yards. In addition to his parents, Mr. Porter was preceded in death by a grandchild, Jamall Shepard and a brother-in-law,...

Billy Harold White

Billy Harold White

Dec 29, 2022

Harmony Mr. Billy Harold White, 79, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at his home. Mr. White was born March 13, 1943 in Forsyth County to Wilbur and Willie Shermer White. He was a member of Sandy Springs Baptist Church and worked as a farmer his entire life. In addition to his parents, Mr. White was preceded in death his...

Bobbie Pardue Booe

Bobbie Pardue Booe

Dec 28, 2022

Yadkinville Bobbie Jean Pardue Booe, 92 died Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Bobbie was born April 3, 1930 in Yadkin County to Charlie Oscar and Geneva Norman Pardue. She has gone to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and spend eternity with her parents, siblings and so many of her family and friends that...

Delilah Rose Galyean

Delilah Rose Galyean

Dec 27, 2022

GalyeanJONESVILLE – Our sweet angel, infant Delilah Rose Galyean peacefully became a Heavenly Angel on December 27, 2022. She was born December 27, 2022 in Surry County to Wesley and Sable Freeman Galyean. In her short time with us, she entered several hearts and was loved by many. Those left to mourn her passing include her beloved parents, Wesley and...

Richard Raymond Baity

Richard Raymond Baity

Dec 27, 2022

Yadkinville

Richard Raymond Baity, 58, of Yadkinville, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on August 4, 1964 to Bobby Gray and Katie White Baity. Mr. Baity was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fresh water and salt water fishing and was an avid outdoorsman who like to hunt. In addition to his parents, he...

Maxie Brann Dixon

Maxie Brann Dixon

Dec 27, 2022

Dixon East Bend - Maxie Brann Dixon, 85, of Hennings Road passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her home. She was born October 3, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Wade Eugene and Margaret Elvina Speer Brann. Mrs. Dixon received her Bachelors Degree from Appalachian State Teachers College and her Masters Degree from Appalachian State University. She...

Thurman Conley Harvey

Thurman Conley Harvey

Dec 26, 2022

Thurman Conley Harvey, 82, of Yadkinville, died Monday, December 26, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Dickenson County, Virginia on July 15, 1940 to Bernard Conley and Lois McClain Harvey. He was the love of my life, the father of my children, and travel partner. My cup runneth over. Mr. Harvey loved spending time with his family....

Barbara Hutchens Hoover

Barbara Hutchens Hoover

Dec 25, 2022

Barbara Hutchens Hoover, 84, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Willowbrook Rehab and Care Center. She was born September 29, 1938, in Yadkin County to the late John Hutchens and Ida McCormick Hutchens. She was preceded in death by sisters Frances Moser, Margaret Dixon, Nell Salmons, Evelyn Loggins and Wilma Allgood; and by a brother, John Loyd Hutchens....

Mary Margaret Firenze

Mary Margaret Firenze

Dec 24, 2022

Mary Margaret Firenze, 33, passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on Saturday, December 24, 2022. She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on April 25, 1989 to Paul Junior Firenze and Margaret Walton Bujtas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Ethel Walton. Mary is survived by her siblings, Joe Bujtas, Phillip Bujtas,...

Roxie Childress Allgood

Roxie Childress Allgood

Dec 23, 2022

Mrs. Roxie Childress Allgood, 88, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022. She was born in Yadkin County on October 14, 1934 to John Ervin Childress and Myrtle McCollum Childress. Roxie enjoyed gardening, sewing, playing music, and spending time with loved ones. She will be missed by all who had the special privilege to know her. In addition to her...