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Peggy Smith Long

Peggy Smith Long

Jan 14, 2022

Boonville Mrs. Peggy Smith Long, 85, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Long was born May 19, 1936 in Yadkin County to Vaughn and Bertie Vanhoy Smith. She was a member of Boonville United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Long was preceded in death by her husband, of 62 years, Grady Ralph Long....

George "Alvis" Brown

George "Alvis" Brown

Jan 13, 2022

Yadkinville Mr. George “Alvis” Brown, Jr., 65, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his home. Alvis was born May 27, 1956 in Yadkin County to George and Bertha Mackie Brown. He enjoyed fishing and playing bluegrass. Alvis worked for many years delivering the Winston Salem Journal and took pride in his work. In addition to his parents, Alvis was...

Donney Ray Brown

Donney Ray Brown

Jan 12, 2022

Donney Ray Brown, 68, passed away Wednesday January 12, 2022. He was born August 7, 1953 in Yadkin County to the late George Alvis Brown, Sr. and Bertha Mackie Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Peggy Ann Joyner; brother George Alvis Brown, Jr.; son Jimmy Lee Brown. Surviving are his daughter Donna R. Brown (Fiancée Stanley...

David Allen Peace

David Allen Peace

Jan 10, 2022

Winston Salem Mr. David Allen Peace, 39, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 at his home. David was born September 29, 1982 in Yadkin County to Sharon Porter Peace and James Harold Peace, Jr. He was a member of New Patterson Grove Faith Church where he served as a deacon and audio technician. David enjoyed NASCAR, especially Jimmy Johnson, and...

Paul Franklin Ashley

Paul Franklin Ashley

Jan 9, 2022

Boone -  Mr. Paul Franklin Ashley, 27, formerly of Yadkinville passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022.  He was born April 11, 1994 in Forsyth County to Ted and Paulette Ashley.  Paul was a Honors graduate of Starmount High School and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.  He was currently in the Masters of Accounting Program at Appalachain State University...

Mary Shore Johnson

Mary Shore Johnson

Jan 9, 2022

Hamptonville

Mary Lea Shore Johnson, 89, wife of Hurley Walser Johnson died, Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Bermuda Village. Mary was born April 27, 1932 in Yadkin County and was the daughter of the late Alfred Jay Shore and Ella Mae Pinnix Shore.  She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and actively participated in many roles when she was...

Pastor Raymond "Jeff" Jeffrey Saggus

Pastor Raymond "Jeff" Jeffrey Saggus

Jan 8, 2022

Pastor Raymond Jeffrey “Jeff” Saggus, 63, made his crossing to a land he preached about for years on Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was born January 27, 1958 in McCormick County, SC to the late Ellis Ray Saggus and Gladys Jarrell Saggus. Jeff proudly served in the U.S. Marines for six years. He volunteered at New Life Prison Ministries for...

James "Roger" Lee Combs

James "Roger" Lee Combs

Jan 7, 2022

Roger Combs entered the gates of Heaven on January 07, 2022. Mr. Combs was born January 22nd, 1945 in Carroll County, VA, to James Combs and Mandy Hawks Combs. In addition to his parents, Mr. Combs is preceded in death by his daughter, Melinda Combs Pennington and his 2 brothers, Dale Combs and Ed Combs. Roger is survived by his...

Thyra Church Wagoner

Thyra Church Wagoner

Jan 6, 2022

Boonville – Thyra Ellen Church Wagoner, 91, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was born August 1, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Richard H. and Eulah Shore Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Lindley Gray Wagoner; and a sister, Modene Gilbert. Surviving are her children, Lynn (Renee) Wagoner,...

Janie Mae Brown Parker

Janie Mae Brown Parker

Jan 5, 2022

Janie Mae Brown Parker, 75, passed away Wednesday January 5, 2022. She was born February 26, 1946 in Surry County to the late Bill Brown and Martha Jane Miller Brown. Mrs. Parker was a member of Union Cross Friends. She was a dental assistant for Dr. Virtue, she played the piano at different churches, she was artistic, she loved her...

Janet Westfall Sebring

Janet Westfall Sebring

Jan 5, 2022

Janet Lee Westfall Sebring, age 79, passed away January 5, 2022. She was born August 31, 1942 in Upshur County, West Virginia to the late James Lee Westfall and Freda Catherine Halterman Westfall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Logan Sebring Jr.; her son, John Logan Sebring III; sisters, Linda Lou Osborne,...

Scarlett Brewer Sener

Scarlett Brewer Sener

Jan 2, 2022

Scarlett Louise Brewer Sener, age 80, passed away January 2, 2022. She was born June 25, 1941 in Rhea County, Tennessee to the late Thomas Jefferson Brewer, and Opal Wampler Brewer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Robyn Louise Sener Clinard. She is survived by her husband of 61 ½ years, “Fred” Frederick...

Judith "Judy Marie Sands Brown

Judith "Judy Marie Sands Brown

Jan 2, 2022

Judith “Judy” Marie Sands Brown, 65, passed away Sunday January 2, 2022. She was born October 26, 1956 in Forsyth County to Henry “Russell” Sands and Lucille Lankford Sands. She was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her Father; her husband Mark Allan Brown, Sr.; grandson Micaiah McKeown; brothers John Timothy Sands and...

Linda Goodin Cook

Linda Goodin Cook

Jan 1, 2022

Yadkinville Ms. Linda Ann Goodin Cook, 92, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Ms. Cook was born July 5, 1929 in Iredell County to Edgar and Viola Creason Goodin. She was a member of Northwood Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Ms. Cook was preceded in death by her husband, William Frank Cook; and siblings,...

Sherry Anne Fearrington Kirkman

Sherry Anne Fearrington Kirkman

Jan 1, 2022

Bethania Ms. Sherry Anne Fearrington Kirkman, 58, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022. Sherry was born July 9, 1963 in Forsyth County to Harold Clamon and Brenda Harrison Fearrington. She enjoyed baking, being outdoors, and giving to others. Sherry worked at Lowes Foods in Clemmons for more than 20 years, and made many friends there. She was a former member...

Carolyn "Ginny" Herndon Gentry

Carolyn "Ginny" Herndon Gentry

Jan 1, 2022

Elkin Mrs. Carolyn “Ginny” Virginia Herndon Gentry, 67, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Gentry was born December 11, 1954 in Lynchburg, VA to William and Clara Moses Herndon. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gentry was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Wayne Gentry. She is survived by her three children, Ben (Alicia) Gentry,...

Frances Cranford Matthews

Frances Cranford Matthews

Dec 30, 2021

Yadkinville Mrs. Frances Merle Cranford Matthews, 76, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Hugh Chatham Hospital. Mrs. Matthews was born August 13, 1945 in Surry County to Olen and Lucy Snider Cranford. She was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church. She was a huge fan of Elvis Presley, and making sure her house was spotless. Mrs. Matthews was a...

Bessie Kiger Boggs

Bessie Kiger Boggs

Dec 29, 2021

Yadkinville

Mrs. Bessie Lee Kiger Boggs, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at SECU Hospice Care Center.  Mrs. Boggs was born September 26, 1931 in Davie County to Thomas and Gladys Seats Kiger.  She enjoyed carp fishing, and was well known for her cooking, especially her ham, green Christmas punch, chicken stew, and chocolate pies.   

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Rebecca Kay Chandler Phillips

Rebecca Kay Chandler Phillips

Dec 27, 2021

Rebecca Kay Chandler Phillips, 31, of Yadkinville, died Monday, December 27, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on August 4, 1990 to David Oscar Chandler, Jr. and Jerri Spillman Chandler. Rebecca was a very kind and loving wife and an amazing mom to our son, Hudson. She enjoyed animals of all kinds and certainly loved dogs. She was the...

Steve Randall Wagoner

Steve Randall Wagoner

Dec 25, 2021

Hamptonville Mr. Steve Randall Wagoner, 73, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 at his home. Mr. Wagoner was born January 22, 1948 in Yadkin County to the late Hubert and Gladys Swaim Wagoner. Mr. Wagoner is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Janice Vanhoy Wagoner; two daughters, Amy Wagoner and Angela Wagoner (Randy) Caudle; and a brother, Allen...

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