Obituaries
Robert "Felix" McKnight
Jun 30, 2022
“Felix,” a man of great patience and a gentle soul, passed from this world after a word of prayer by Pastor Will Hamric with family by his side on Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1927, in the Courtney community of Yadkin County to the late John Milas McKnight and Ina Shore McKnight. In addition to...
Sharon Dobbins Brown
Jun 28, 2022
Boonville Mrs. Sharon Marlena Dobbins Brown, 68, was welcomed into Heaven by Jesus and her precious Meme on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Sharon was born February 7, 1954 in Surry County to James Howard and Edith Steelman Dobbins. On May 31, 1975, Sharon married the love of her life, David Brown. Together, they built a wonderful life and had two...
Jackie "Jack" Cooper Crissman
Jun 26, 2022
Boonville – Jackie “Jack” Cooper Crissman, 84, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022. He was born October 23, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Floyd Elmer Crissman and Goldie Miller Crissman Hobson. Jack was a friend to many and lovingly referred to as “Papa” or “Pop” by those in his family. Papa found much joy spending his retirement days...
Rev. Larry Eugene Lefler
Jun 25, 2022
Hamptonville
October 27, 1937 – June 25, 2022
On June 25, 2022 Rev. Larry Eugene Lefler, 84, of Hamptonville entered the pearly gates of Heaven to walk on streets of gold with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Betty Furr Lefler who has supported his lifelong ministry and uplifted the...
James "Mickey" Trivette
Jun 25, 2022
Hamptonville Mr. James “Mickey” Trivette, 68, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mickey was born March 1, 1954 in Yadkin County to Charlie Preston and Ruth Royal Trivette. He enjoyed Duke Basketball and loved socializing with people especially at Debbie’s Snackbar. Mickey retired from RJ Reynolds. In addition to his parents, Mickey was preceded in death...
Katena "Kate" Moore Sebastian Morrison
Jun 25, 2022
Boonville – Katena “Kate” Moore Sebastian Morrison, 97, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was born June 8, 1925 in Catawba County to the late Hoyle Cecil Sebastian and Annie Lois Moore Sebastian. Katena was an active member of Boonville Baptist Church. She sang in the choir for over 73 years, was the director on various occasions, was in...
Percie Lorene Wilmoth Williams
Jun 25, 2022
Yadkinville – Percie Lorene Wilmoth Williams, 87, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was born January 20, 1935 in Surry County to the late Joseph “Delbert” Wilmoth and Stella “Maude” Smith Wilmoth. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Albert Williams; Sisters, Mozell Brown, Marie Vernon; brothers, Fred Wilmoth, Smith Wilmoth,...
Betty Sue Huff Salmons
Jun 24, 2022
Yadkinville – Betty Sue Huff Salmons, 85, passed away peacefully Friday, June 24, 2022 at the SECU Hospice Home. She was born December 7, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late William Farris Huff and Millie Graves Huff. Betty loved spending time with her family. She loved her dog Kisses, and her three cats. In addition to her parents, she...
William "Bud" Loyd Bryant
Jun 24, 2022
Boonville – William “Bud” Loyd Bryant, 82, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022. He was born May 23, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Kenneth W. Bryant and Stacie Brown Bryant. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Ray Bryant; niece, Lennette Bryant. Surviving are his nieces, Leigh Ann (Randy) Dimmette, Charlene...
James Wayde Swaim
Jun 24, 2022
James Wayde Swaim, 91, passed away Friday June 24, 2022. He was born April 20, 1931 in Wilkes County to the late Glenn Swaim and Elizabeth Myers Swaim. Mr. Swaim enjoyed playing the piano and he played for several churches. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Anna lee Jarvis; two brothers Paul Swaim and Hugh Swaim....
Donna Marie Patterson Moore
Jun 24, 2022
East Bend Donna Patterson Moore, 58, of East Bend passed away on Friday June 24, 2022, no longer by our side, now rejoicing in her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Donna was born on March 3, 1964, to Don and Carol Patterson. She is proceeded in death by her mother Carole Patterson. She is survived by...
Vickie Irene Speer Brown
Jun 23, 2022
Mrs. Vickie Irene Speer Brown, 65, passed away Yadkin Nursing Center on Thursday June 23, 2022. She was born in Forsyth County, NC on February 18, 1957; loving daughter of Leroy Speer and Pansy Cave Speer, other than her parents, she is survived by her husband, Vernon Ray Brown, her step children; Marsha Patterson and Kenneth Brown (Davean) and 2...
Carlos Eugene Pennington, Sr.
Jun 23, 2022
Yadkinville – Carlos Eugene Pennington, Sr., 77, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022. He was born July 22, 1944 in Ashe County to the late Thomas Clint Pennington and Callie Ester Jones Pennington. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Gentry Pennington; two infant grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Melinda Pennington; sister, Opal Brown;...
James Davis Arnold, Jr.
Jun 23, 2022
Yadkinville – James Davis Arnold, Jr., 75, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022. He was born March 24, 1947 in Iredell County to the late James Davis Arnold, Sr. and Lillian Chamberlain Arnold. Surviving are his children, Amanda (Len Hutchens) Troutman, Johnathan Troutman; grandchildren, Haven Hutchens, Henry Hutchens, Harlen Hutchens, Havana Hutchens; brothers, Bill (Kathy) Arnold, Eddie Arnold. A memorial...
Brenda Colleen Dalton
Jun 22, 2022
Brenda Colleen Dalton passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center in Yadkinville after a long illness. She was born January, 27, 1951, to Sanford Clay and Virginia Wishon Dalton. She leaves a daughter Tracy (Tim) Settle-Koch of Clearwater, Florida; a sister, Bonnie (Graham) Robinson of Yadkinville; two brothers, Bob (Sue) Dalton of Yadkinville and David...
James Lewis Weatherman
Jun 21, 2022
Jonesville
On June 21, 2022, James Lewis Weatherman, lovingly called Jake, J.L. and Hogjaw, age 88 years, 11 months and 2 weeks of Jonesville, NC passed away peacefully at home after a period of declining health.
James was born on July 7, 1933 to Sherman and Mallie Vestal Weatherman. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death...
Joshua Lee Brookshire
Jun 21, 2022
Joshua Lee Brookshire, 35, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022. He was born January 18, 1987 in Surry County to the late Kim Lee Brookshire and Darlene Marie Spencer. Joshua was a beloved musician in the Winston-Salem Community. He was a member of the Speak ‘N’ Eye band. Joshua was a member of Mitchell’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Josh was...
Barbara Ann Bailey Armstrong
Jun 19, 2022
Barbara Ann Bailey Armstrong of Boonville, NC was a cherished, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend to many. She left this world on June 19, 2022, at the age of 82, following a protracted battle with cancer. Barbara was born on April 4, 1940, in North Wilkesboro, NC, one of ten children of the late Robert and Addie Bailey....
Kathleen Wallace Burton
Jun 17, 2022
Jonesville Mrs. Kathleen Lee Wallace Burton, 65, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at Woltz Hospice Care Center. Mrs. Burton was born August 7, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio to Charles and Christine Ellis Wallace. She was a loving, kind hearted happy person and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Burton was...
Aaron Mark Davis
Jun 17, 2022
Mr. Aaron Mark Davis, 36, of Gaffney, SC formally of East Bend passed away at his home on Friday June 17, 2022. Aaron was born in Forsyth County, NC on August 9, 1985, to the parents of Dennis Wayne Davis and Rita Martin Davis of East Bend. Aaron was a graduate from Forbush High School, Class of 2005. Aaron was...