Obituaries
Diane Beamer Stanley
Aug 18, 2022
Diane Beamer Stanley, 66, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022. She was born November 17, 1955 in Yadkin County, to the late John Henry Beamer and Ethel Marie Church Beamer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Dollinger; sisters Debbie Shepard, Emma Lou Church; brother Johnny Beamer. Diane enjoyed being in nature, especially...
John Shoffner Collins
Aug 17, 2022
Mr. John Shoffner Collins, age 85, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022. He was born December 24, 1936 in Wayne County to the late Plato Collins and Vivian Wiggins Goudy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Lee Taylor Collins, a grandson, Gabriel James Aquilano, and John’s dear Aunt, Julia Wiggins Reynolds. John...
Anthony Michael Laskus
Aug 16, 2022
Anthony Michael Laskus (1/17/1932 – 8/16/2022)
Anthony left us peacefully on August 16, 2022 to once again embrace his loving wife Margaret, whom he’d been married to for forty years. We all called him Tony.
Born in 1932 in New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was the son of immigrants, the late Joseph and Dora Mitskus Laskus. Tony was the “baby” and...
Hugh Miller Bell
Aug 15, 2022
Hamptonville - Mr. Hugh Miller Bell, 87, passed away peacefully at the Yadkin Nursing Care Center, on August 15, 2022. He was born in Hamptonville, NC on April 26, 1935, to the late Hugh S. Bell and Lillian Miller Bell. In addition to his parents, Hugh Miller was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Clanton Bell, and niece, Dawn...
Jane Messick Kepple
Aug 15, 2022
Kepple
Elkin - Mrs. Jane Messick Kepple, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 14, 2022 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. She was born July 30, 1947 in Forsyth County to the late Charles and Betty Lou Messick. Mrs. Kepple retired from Hanes Knitware in Winston-Salem, and loved reading, traveling, going to the beach, shopping, and enjoying good food...
Hilda Gay Hemric Swaim
Aug 15, 2022
Hilda Gay Hemric Swaim, 79, passed away Monday August 15, 2022. She was born September 17,1942 to the late Mack Hemric and Geraldine Nichols Hemric. She loved her family , crafts, sewing and decorating her home, but most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Tommy Clayton...
Annie Oliver Joyner
Aug 15, 2022
Joyner
Yadkinville- Mrs. Annie Oliver Joyner, 78, of Rome Anthony Road passed away peacefully Monday, August 15, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born July 13, 1944 in Yadkin County to the late David Reece and Minnie Grace Dudley Oliver. Mrs. Joyner was retired with 32 years of service from Unifi, Inc. She then worked for over 10 years...
Nancy Jane Poindexter Fields
Aug 15, 2022
Mrs. Nancy Jane Poindexter Fields, 57, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022.
She was born in Yadkin County on April 3, 1965 to Lester Poindexter and Betty Salmons Poindexter.
Nancy was a member of Franklinton Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling and shopping. Nancy especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in...
Brock William Vestal
Aug 13, 2022
Jonesville Mr. Brock William Vestal, 46, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 13, 2022. Brock was born January 22, 1976 in Surry County to Tony Edward Vestal and Cindy Lovelace Vestal. He enjoyed playing guitar and listening to music. Brock loved spending time with his children and had a big heart. Brock was preceded in death by his father. In addition...
Angeline "Angie" King Mook
Aug 13, 2022
Mrs. Angeline “Angie” King Mook, 84, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was born in Yadkin County on May 18, 1938 to Miles and Nellie King. Angie was a member of Victory Chapel Baptist Church. She retired from Chatham Manufacturing Company. Angie loved to read her Bible, crochet, and listen to music. In addition to her parents, she...
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
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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
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...
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...