Obituaries
Walter Gaither Smith
Jul 29, 2022
Smith
Dobson- Mr. Walter “Toehead” Smith, 82, of Fancy Lane passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 peacefully at his home. He was born September 30, 1939 in Surry County to the late Walter C. and Ethel Hodges Smith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Tim Mendenhall. “Toehead” as he was lovingly known,...
David Poindexter Holden
Jul 28, 2022
Holden
Yadkinville- Mr. David Poindexter Holden, “PawPaw”, 79, of Yadkinville passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Willowbrook Healthcare. He was born November 10, 1942 in Forsyth County to the late Harold W. and Martha Lee Poindexter Holden. Mr. Holden was co-owner and operator of the Yadkin Plaza Sentry Hardware Store for several years, and was a sales representative...
Bobby Jay Vestal
Jul 25, 2022
Jonesville
Mr. Bobby Jay Vestal, age 94, passed away on July 25, 2022. Bobby was born in Yadkin County on March 3, 1928 to the late Daniel Alexander and Daisy Eula Martin Vestal. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Billie Ingram Vestal; sisters, Jean Bauguess, Polly Brown; brothers, Bill, Calvin, and Sam Vestal.
Bobby enjoyed gardening,...
Annie Lee Cave Leatherman
Jul 25, 2022
Annie Lee Cave Leatherman, 85, gained her angel wings Monday, July 25, 2022. She was born in Surry County to the late William Harrison Cave and Nora Hodges Cave. She dedicated her life to being a caregiver for her family, friends and neighbors. She earned several certifications through Surry Community College. During her career, she worked at the local hospital...
Judy Taylor Smith
Jul 25, 2022
Judy Taylor Smith of East Bend, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on July 25, 2022 after a brief illness. Judy was born in High Point, NC on November 21, 1942 to Charlie “Jack” Taylor and Alice Tucker Taylor Judy was preceded in death by her devoted husband Terre M. Smith, her...
James "Allen" Swaim
Jul 25, 2022
Jonesville
Mr. James “Allen” Swaim, age 79, passed away on July 25, 2022. Allen was born in Surry County on September 29, 1942 to the late G. Ray and Evelyn Myers Swaim. He was also preceded in death by his grand son-in-law, Dylan Hensley.
Allen enjoyed mowing, football, and especially loved watching J. Max play ball. He started his day...
Dorothy Allen Hutchens
Jul 24, 2022
Yadkinville
Mrs. Dorothy Effie Allen Hutchens, 89, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 at SECU Hospice Care Center. She was born November 27, 1932 in Davie County to Isaac Branch and Lydia Smith Allen. Dorothy was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who spent her life taking care of her...
Ellis Claude Hale
Jul 22, 2022
Ellis Claude Hale, 96, passed away on Friday July 22, 2022. He was born June 16, 1926 in Rockingham County to the late Claude Swanson Hale and Charlottta Boyd Hale. Mr. Hale served with the US Army 101st Airborne division during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Patsy Rorrer Hale. Surviving are his...
Billie Perdue Healy
Jul 21, 2022
Yadkinville – Billie Perdue Healy, 89, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born in Braselton, GA on March 21, 1933 to the late William Boyce and Osta Higgins Perdue. She and her husband, Jerry, lived in Buford and Gainesville, Georgia, and Mount Airy, Winston-Salem, and Yadkinville, North Carolina, through the years. While her children were young, she was...
Mary Faye McEwen Hobson
Jul 20, 2022
Mary Faye McEwen Hobson, 85, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022. She was born in Yadkin County to the late Stanley Steelman McEwen and Mary Lena Trivette McEwen. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John Locksley Hobson; two sisters Sherlie Renegar, Mattie Renegar; two brothers Russell McEwen, and Jesse McEwen. Surviving are her children Johnna (William)...
Gina Dawn Hudson Adams
Jul 18, 2022
Gina Dawn Hudson Adams, 54, passed away Monday July 18, 2022. She was born December 23, 1967 in Yadkin County to the late Junior Hudson and Edith Reece Hudson. Mrs. Adams loved working in her yard and working in her flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents; Infant brother Gary Hudson. Surviving are her two sons Matthew (April)...
Shelby Whitaker Groce
Jul 16, 2022
Mrs. Shelby Jean Whitaker Groce, 85, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022. She was born May 26, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Henry Franklin Whitaker, and Mary Weatherman Whitaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Braxton “Sam” Whitaker, and brother-in-law, Bobby Gough. Mrs. Groce was a talented artist. She enjoyed painting,...
Tommy Guy Woodie
Jul 15, 2022
Mocksville Mr. Tommy Guy Woodie, 64, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Mr. Woodie was born January 21, 1958 in Wilkes County to Willie Guy Woodie and Nancy Juanita Money. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, mowing, and riding his motorcycle. Mr. Woodie was a veteran of the US Navy and took great pride in having...
Thelma "Bernice" Rose Roberts
Jul 14, 2022
Boonville Mrs. Thelma Bernice Rose Roberts, 88, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Hugh Chatham Hospital. Bernice was born April 11, 1934 in Forsyth County to William and Della Bauguess Rose. She enjoyed gardening and spoiling her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Narvey Glen Roberts; and brothers, Charlie “Buck” Rose...
Derek Dean Taylor
Jul 14, 2022
Yadkinville Mr. Derek Dean Taylor, 42, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center after a courageous 3-year battle with Leukemia. Derek was born March 25, 1980 in Forsyth County to Dennis and Nancy Brown Taylor. He was the owner of Precision Auto Paint and Body and he thoroughly enjoyed his work. Derek loved riding side...
Cecil Larry Adams
Jul 13, 2022
Mr. Cecil Larry Adams, age 72, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022. He was born August 5, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Zeno Jack Adams, and Gladys Marie Cline Adams. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the American Legion Post #505. Cecil enjoyed watching Bible prophecy programs. He also enjoyed puzzles, old...
Rodney Elwood Couch
Jul 12, 2022
Yadkinville Rodney Elwood Couch went home to be with his Savior and Lord on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. He was such a kind man and a devoted husband to Betty for 52 years. He enjoyed singing and talking about his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Rodney loved his family and made friends wherever he went including his coworkers at Chatham...
Rodney Allen Brown
Jul 12, 2022
East Bend
Mr. Rodney Allen Brown, 83, of East Bend, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022. He was born in Yadkin County on July 31, 1938 to Harvey H. and Della Mae Matthews Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents. He graduated from East Bend High School and was an active lifelong member of Forbush Friends Meeting where he...
Jane "Harv" Harvison Ireland
Jul 11, 2022
Hamptonville Mrs. Jane “Harv” Harvison Hemric Ireland, 79, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Mrs. Ireland was born August 1, 1942 in Yadkin County to Foy and Jane Hobson Hemric. She enjoyed spending time with children and she loved animals. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ireland was preceded in death by her two brothers,...
Elizabeth Golden Davis
Jul 11, 2022
Davis
Rougemont, NC- Mrs. Elizabeth Anice Golden Davis, 79, passed away peacefully Monday July 11, 2022 at Duke Regional Medical Center in Durham. She was born November 17, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Howard and Gladys Bell Golden. Mrs. Davis worked as a veterinary technician for several years in Durham, NC. She loved animals, going antiquing at different...
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