Obituaries
Martha Wooten Hoots
May 16, 2022
Yadkinville Mrs. Martha Mae Wooten Hoots, 90, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at Willowbrook Nursing Center. Mrs. Hoots was born May 17, 1931 in Yadkin County to Spencer and Rachel Hutchens Wooten. She enjoyed cooking and sewing while her health permitted. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hoots was preceded in death by her husband, James Herbert Hoots; three...
Shawn Jeffrey Brooks
May 16, 2022
State Road
Mr. Shawn Jeffrey “Jeff” Brooks, age 46, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born September 2, 1975 in Nashville, TN to Shawn Hal Brooks and Mary Bailey Collins. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Aaron Collins; step-sister, Amber Love; paternal grandmother, Mabel Brooks; maternal grandparents, R.A. &...
Johnny Ray Shumate
May 12, 2022
Johnny Ray Shumate, 57, passed away on Thursday, May 12th, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 9th, 1964 to Betty Cook Shumate and Travis Lee Shumate Sr. Johnny Shumate was preceded in death by his parents Betty and Travis Shumate, and two of his three brothers Travis “Lee” Shumate Jr. and Timothy Odell Shumate. However, Johnny’s...
Ralph Bradley Jarvis Bates
May 11, 2022
Ralph Bradley Jarvis Bates, 39, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was born September 5, 1982 in Yadkin County to Ralph Leroy Bates and Donna Kay Allen Bates. He enjoyed old cars, racing, and playing music. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Kay Allen Bates; nephew, Keaton Goins and Leroy Goins. Surviving are his father, Ralph...
Jack Hoil Moore
May 10, 2022
Moore
Yadkinville – Jack Hoil Moore, 88, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was born December 7, 1933 in Wilkes County to the late George Odell Moore and Ella Mae Day Moore. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Joyner Moore; son-in-law, Paul Cutlip; sisters, Georgia Faw, Altha McNeil; brother, Rev....
Dennis Lester Poplin
May 10, 2022
Dennis Lester Poplin, 71, passed away at home with his wife Linda by his side on Tuesday May 10, 2022. He was born June 19, 1950 in Surry County to the late Gradey Lester Poplin and Doris Maybell Bauguess Poplin. He was proceeded in death by his parents; a brother Ronnie Poplin. Surviving are his wife Linda Steelman Poplin; children...
James Alvis Norman
May 9, 2022
James Alvis Norman, 56, of East Bend, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 9, 2022 while doing what he loved. James was born in Yadkin County to Gordan “Allan” Norman and Nancy Norman Norman on September 17, 1965. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and mother, Nancy. Surviving are his father, Allan Norman, his wife of nearly...
Elsie Lois Tivey
May 3, 2022
Jonesville
Mrs. Elsie Lois Tivey, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2022. Elsie was born in Alexandria, New Hampshire on August 22, 1925 to the late Elmer E. and Avis Laura Sharp Braley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Tivey; her daughter, Jacquelyn Avis Trenholm; and her sisters.
Elsie was...
William "Rex" Baity
May 3, 2022
Boonville Mr. William “Rex” Baity, 65, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Rex was born February 16, 1957 in Yadkin County to G.W. and Dorothy Stallings Baity. He worked for Yadkin County EMS for 30 years, Yadkin County Sherriff’s Office, and Boonville Police Department. He was on the Yadkin County School Board for over 20 years,...
John Thomas Matthews
May 1, 2022
Matthews
Yadkinville- Mr. John Thomas Matthews, 74, of Walnut Avenue went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday May 1, 2022 at Atrium Health Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born April 12, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late Clyde Wesley Matthews, Sr and Martha Jane Long Matthews. Mr. Matthews was retired as Plant Manager from...
Opal Imogene Hodge Reece
Apr 28, 2022
Boonville – Opal Imogene Hodge Reece, 85, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022. She was born February 3, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Walter and Ticy Hodge. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Franklin Reece; sister, Verlie Vestal; brothers, Dewitt Hodge, James “Shorty” Hodge. Surviving are her children, Lynn...
Jessie Ruth Walker Dobbins
Apr 28, 2022
Jessie Ruth Walker Dobbins, 97, passed away April 28, 2022. She was born October 6, 1924 to the late William S. Walker and Rosa Lee Renegar Walker. She graduated from Yadkinville High School, class of ’44. She also attended Elkin Business College. She was active in Civic Affairs in her younger years and helped to start the Yadkin Country Club,...
Katherine Tutterow Shugart
Apr 27, 2022
Katherine Tutterow Shugart, 94, passed away Wednesday April 27, 2022. She was born July 4, 1927 in Davie County to the late Lee Tutterow and Sallie Ann Cleary Tutterow. Katherine was a firecracker baby. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Leslie Shugart. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted 2:00 PM...
Carol Jane Hoots Gregory
Apr 27, 2022
Carol Jane Hoots Gregory, 80, passed away Wednesday April 27, 2022. She was born September 30, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Pride Henry Hoots and Estelle Garrison. She was a member of Brannon Friends Church. She enjoyed the Yadkin Valley Cruiser events, watching her grandkids play sports, and spending time doing yard work. She was preceded in death...
Tony James Sapp.Sr.
Apr 25, 2022
East Bend
Tony James Sapp, Sr. passed away Monday April 25, 2022 at his home. He was born in Forsyth County, NC on December 15, 1955; son of the late Roscoe Gray Sapp and Earlene Fletcher Sapp. He worked in Construction and loved fishing. Tony was preceded in death other than his parents, two sons, Thomas James Sapp and...
Melissa Ann Hardy
Apr 25, 2022
Melissa Ann Hardy, 51 of Boonville passed away at home on April 25, 2022. She was born December 9, 1970 in Forsyth County; daughter of Anderson Duncan and Mary Fulk McCormick. She was of the Baptist faith. Melissa was the most loving and caring woman you could have had the privilege of knowing. She was a loving girlfriend to the...
Mack Benny Smith
Apr 25, 2022
Mack Benny Smith, 74, passed away Monday April 25, 2022. He was born July 31, 1947 to the late Benny R. Smith and Ila Whitesides Smith. He was an active member of Hunting Creek Friends Church. Mr. Smith served in the US Army during Vietnam War and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was skilled in many trades. He was...
Rev. Grover Cleo Holder
Apr 23, 2022
Reverend Grover C. Holder of Reidsville passed away on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 at the home of his daughter, Deborah Lawson of Boonville, NC. A funeral service will be held 1 pm Thursday, April 28th at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church on 1611 Ashley Loop Road. He will be buried in the church cemetery with Full Military Honors. A visitation will...
Avonelle Dinkins Vestal
Apr 23, 2022
Vestal
EAST BEND - Mrs. Avonelle Dinkins Vestal, 92, passed away at Yadkin Nursing Center on Saturday April 23, 2022. She was born May 13, 1929 and was the daughter of Delbert and Vera Dinkins. Avonelle retired from the Yadkin Valley Economic Development District (YVEDDI) as Finance Officer, she served as Secretary/Treasurer of Richmond Hill Law School. She was a...
Judith Turner Adams
Apr 23, 2022
Adams Ms. Judith Ann Turner Adams, 75, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 at her home. Ms. Adams was born February 17, 1947 in Shawnee, OK to the late Boyd Landrum and Katherine Ely Turner. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and baking. Ms. Adams attended Peace Haven Baptist Church before her health declined. Ms. Adams is survived by her three daughters,...
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