Obituaries

Marie Simmons Chatman

Marie Simmons Chatman

Sep 1, 2022

Marie Simmons Chatman, 80, passed away Monday September 1, 2022 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born March 7, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Arthur James Simmons and Ethel Mary Ray Simmons. Mrs. Chatman loved genealogy, reading, cooking, and the Atlanta Braves. She was a History Major. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister...

Joel Thomas Ford

Joel Thomas Ford

Sep 1, 2022

Joel Thomas Ford, 53, of Jonesville, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on September 1, 2022, after a battle with lung cancer.

He was born on March 18, 1969 to Garland Ford and Linda Pardue Ford.

Joel attended Jonesville Elementary School and graduated from Starmount High School in 1987. He loved Starmount football and always looked forward to Friday night...

Luciano Osorio Cruz

Luciano Osorio Cruz

Aug 31, 2022

El Sr. Luciano Osorio Cruz, de 73 años, falleció el miércoles 31 de agosto de 2022. Nació el 15 de agosto de 1949 en Guerrero, México, hijo de Luciano Osorio y Adolfa Cruz. Además de sus padres, al Sr. Cruz le precedieron en la muerte dos hijos, Damián Osorio Burgos y Juan Osorio Burgos; sus hermanos Félix Osorio Cruz y...

Nathaniel "Nathan" Alexander Kennedy

Nathaniel "Nathan" Alexander Kennedy

Aug 30, 2022

Nathaniel “Nathan” Alexander Kennedy, 36, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He was born April 25, 1986 in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Jesse Dean Kennedy and Kathryn Tyree Kennedy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Edith and Ronald Tyree, and paternal grandparents, Stewart and Letha Maples. Nathan loved drawing, collecting...

Donna Marie Gordon

Donna Marie Gordon

Aug 29, 2022

Jonesville

Mrs. Donna Marie Gordon, age 53, passed away on August 29, 2022. Donna was born in Surry County on February 27, 1969 to the late Don and Peggy Ann Sparks Vestal. 

Donna enjoyed gardening, fishing, and playing and taking care of her dogs. Survivors include her husband, Tim Gordon; sisters, Michelle Campbell, Jo Vestal Shaw; brother, Tim Vestal.

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Kenneth "Randy" Randall Justice

Kenneth "Randy" Randall Justice

Aug 29, 2022

Mr. Kenneth “Randy” Randall Justice, 47, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022.

He was born in Scioto County, Ohio on July 8, 1975.

Randy played football at Minford High School. He was a builder and an artist. Randy was extremely talented and could take something ugly, and make it beautiful. He had the best impersonations of many different movies...

Nicole "Niki" Roberts Young

Nicole "Niki" Roberts Young

Aug 29, 2022

Crumpler Ms. Nicole “Niki” Roberts Young, 43, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at her home. Niki was born June 17, 1979 in Forsyth County to the late Thomas Wiley and Sandra Elaine Oakley Roberts. She was a graduate of Starmount High School, Class of 1997, and graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in Early Childhood Development. Niki...

Ulysses "UE" Elton Martin, Jr.

Ulysses "UE" Elton Martin, Jr.

Aug 29, 2022

Yadkinville

Mr. Ulysses E. “UE” Martin, 89, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at his home.  Mr. Martin was born May 31, 1933 in Surry County to Ulysses “Elton” and Ina Beck Martin.  He was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of South Oak Ridge Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, RA Leader, served...

Shirley Anne Hutchens Carter

Shirley Anne Hutchens Carter

Aug 29, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Anne Hutchens Carter of Yadkinville passed away Monday, August 29, 2022.  She was deeply loved by her family and friends, and will be greatly missed. She was born August 9, 1942 to the late Edgar and Eula Shore Hutchens in Yadkinville, NC. 

 

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Shirley found the most joy...

Kenneth Douglas Smith

Kenneth Douglas Smith

Aug 28, 2022

Kenneth Douglas Smith Kenneth went home to be with the lord Aug 28th 2022. He was born in Yadkin County Dec 24 1965 to the late Wiley Douglas Smith and Caroyln Jean Carter Smith. He was preceded in death by one infant brother Timothy Dale Smith. Kenneth is survived by one brother Keith E. Smith (Angela); one nephew Tyler E....

Scott Mitchel Stout

Scott Mitchel Stout

Aug 27, 2022

Jonesville Mr. Scott Mitchel Stout, 30, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at his home. Scott was born April 18, 1992 in Virginia Beach, VA to Wayne Allen Stout and Lou-Jean King Stout. He enjoyed cooking, hiking, music, and Dragon Ball Z. Scott had a brilliant mind and loved to read. He had a wonderful sense of humor and could...

Robert "Bob" Edward Noble

Robert "Bob" Edward Noble

Aug 27, 2022

Yadkinville – Robert “Bob” Edward Noble, 82, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022. He was born March 11, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Leo Hershell Nobile and Mary Sherve Noble. Surviving is his wife, Sandra Noble; Children, Tammy Lovejoy, Robby Noble, Tommy Noble, Kevin Noble; grandchildren, Christy Lovejoy, Brandon Lovejoy, Grant Noble, Derek Noble, Tyler Noble; sister, Phyliss...

Norman Alfred Marlow

Norman Alfred Marlow

Aug 26, 2022

East Bend Mr. Norman Alfred Marlow, 84, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022 at his home. Mr. Marlow was born March 1, 1938 in Wilkes County to Sherman and Oma Johnson Marlow. Mr. Marlow is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Elizabeth “Libby” Russell Marlow; daughters, Brenda (Tim) Allen and Gitana Marlow; step daughter, Linette Hyatt; grandchildren, Joshua...

Talmadge "Tal" Paige Blackburn

Talmadge "Tal" Paige Blackburn

Aug 23, 2022

Jonesville

Mr. Talmadge “Tal” Paige Blackburn, age 49, went on to be with the Lord on August 23, 2022. Talmadge was born in Surry County on February 9, 1973 to Terry D. and Judy Cook Blackburn.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bill and Mary Blackburn; maternal grandparents, Jimmy Lee and Lucille Cook. 

Tal was an...

Lois Hobson Brendle

Lois Hobson Brendle

Aug 23, 2022

Lois Nell Hobson Brendle

Yadkinville-  Our precious Aunt Mutt entered the immediate presence of the Lord in the early afternoon of Tuesday, August 23, 2022, with Terry and Sherry by her side.  She was born May 30, 1933, in Yadkin County to the late Thad William and Lucy Sizemore Hobson.  Mrs. Brendle retired from Sara Lee Corporation and was...

Daniel Gray Spillman, Sr.

Daniel Gray Spillman, Sr.

Aug 22, 2022

Spillman

Yadkinville-  Mr. Daniel Gray “Fly” Spillman, Sr., 65, of Old Stage Road passed away peacefully Monday, August 22, 2022 at Atrium Health Baptist Medical Center.  He was born October 17, 1956 in Yadkin County to the late Sam and Hazel Jones Spillman.  Mr. Spillman worked for several years with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, then worked with VF Jeans Brands...

Aladene Stinson Norman

Aladene Stinson Norman

Aug 21, 2022

Edith Aladene Stinson Norman passed in the morning hours on Sunday August 21, 2022 at the home of her son and ending her earthly battle with dementia. She was born in Yadkin County to the late Gillus Varner Stinson Sr., and Bessie Combs Stinson. Mrs. Norman was retired from the Postal Service with over 30 years of service. She loved...

Gerald Eugene Hutchens

Gerald Eugene Hutchens

Aug 21, 2022

Gerald Eugene Hutchens, age 75, passed away August 21, 2022. He was born January 7, 1947 in Forsyth County to the late Martin Eugene Hutchens, and Annie Adams Hutchens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jeff. Gerald loved bluegrass music, and shooting pool. He retired from CommScope Trucking Company. He loved truck driving...

Tammy Renee Musick

Tammy Renee Musick

Aug 19, 2022

Tammy Renee Musick, 53, passed away Friday August 19, 2022 at the Woltz Hospice Home. She was born September 17, 1968 to Wanda Lyons Belcher. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Paul and Cleo Lyons; aunts Patricia Fields, Elizabeth Davis; uncles James Lyons, and Gerald Lyons. Left to cherish her memory is her mother Wanda Belcher; step father...

John Wesley Shore, Jr.

John Wesley Shore, Jr.

Aug 19, 2022

John Wesley Shore, Jr., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends on August 19, 2022.

John Wesley, as he was affectionately known, was born on February 11, 1965, in Elkin, North Carolina, to Johnny and Carolyn Shore.

He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny, as well as grandparents, Fletcher Shore and Parks & Nell Henderson.

John...