Obituaries
Lucille Casstevens Reavis
Dec 25, 2021
Lucille Casstevens Reavis, 90, of Courtney community passed away peacefully December 25, 2021 at Clemmons Village. She was born June 6, 1931 in Yadkin County, NC; daughter of the late John Dalton Casstevens and Trular Weatherman Casstevens and preceded in death by her husband, William Luther Reavis, Jr., four brothers and a son-in-law. She was a member of South Oak...
Daniel "Dan" David O'Connor
Dec 24, 2021
Daniel David O’Connor, 86, of Boonville passed away on December 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 29, 1934 in Guildford County, NC.; son of the late Harry O’Connor and Louise Wysong O’Connor. Dan worked till retirement as a Pilot with Piedmont Airlines, continue with Thomas Buses as a driver and worked as a bus driver with...
Billy Autie Key
Dec 23, 2021
Jonesville – Billy Autie Key, 85, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. He was born June 24, 1936 in Wilkes County to the late Autie Hoy Key and Blanche Adams Key. He was a loving husband of 64 years, the greatest Dad one could ask for, active grand and great grandfather, and respected carpenter of the community. Surviving is his...
Carrie Belle Wilmoth
Dec 23, 2021
Sunset~ Carrie Belle Wilmoth, 85, went to be with our Lord on December 23, 2021 in Decatur.
Carrie was born on November 12, 1936 to Richard and Pearl (Benton) Wagoner in Yadkin County, North Carolina. She was a retired cashier and worked in food services for American Airlines. Carrie was united in marriage to Charles Wilmoth on July 28, 1955...
Danny Lee Lilly
Dec 23, 2021
Yadkinville
Mr. Danny Lee Lilly, 64, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Danny was born October 31, 1957 in Raleigh County, WV to David James and Ruth Meadows Lilly. He was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church. Danny loved the Lord, his family & his friends. He loved his coffee and exercising. He was always...
Johnny Elijah Simmons
Dec 22, 2021
Mr. Johnny Elijah Simmons, age 94, of Jonesville, NC passed away on December 22, 2021. He was born on January 5, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Dewey and Lula Luffman Simmons. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Robinson and Dorothy Pitts; brothers, Grady Simmons and Leo Simmons. Johnny was a member of Jonesville Pentecostal...
Eugene "Babe" Norman
Dec 22, 2021
Gene “Babe” Norman, 71, of Dobson, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born on July 30, 1950 in Iredell County to Jack and Lizzie Mae Gaither Norman. Mr. Norman attended Union Grove School and West Yadkin Assembly of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonny...
Ruth Holleman Casstevens
Dec 22, 2021
Ruth Holleman Casstevens peacefully passed away on December 22, 2021 at the age of 87.
She was born on December 17, 1934 to the late Isaac Holleman and Rachel Haire Holleman in Jonesville, North Carolina where she resided throughout her life.
Ruth was married to George Casstevens on July 17, 1952. They were married for 61 years and had...
Arlis Nell Steelman Norman
Dec 22, 2021
Boonville – Arlis Nell Steelman Norman, 89, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was born May 27, 1932 in Surry County to the late Arlie Houston Steelman and Edith Combs Steelman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward Norman, Sr; brother, Benny Steelman. Surviving are her children, Dianne (Lloyd) Watson,...
Gerry Val Bennett
Dec 20, 2021
Yadkinville – Gerry Val Bennett, 75, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. He was born April 26, 1946 in Rockingham County. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church by the Rev. Hobert Freeman and the Rev. Dwight Haynes. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors...
Annie Inscore Adams
Dec 20, 2021
Ronda
Annie Inscore Adams, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2021. Annie was born on May 29, 1932 to the late William Sanford and Zera Pardue Inscore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Monroe Adams; brothers, Gorrell (Texie Lou) Inscore, Ralph (Reta) Inscore, Hubert (Mae) Inscore, Barney Inscore; sisters, Helen...
Cynthia Swisher Ellis
Dec 19, 2021
Yadkinville – Cynthia Lee Swisher Ellis, 89, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021. She was born October 25, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Jesse Lee Swisher and Mary Ellen Cook. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James W. Ellis; son-in-law, Larry Wayne Mitchell; brothers, Harvey Gray Swisher, Leonard Ray Swisher;...
Fred Swanson Sparks
Dec 19, 2021
Yadkinville Mr. Fred Swanson Sparks, 86, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Mr. Sparks was born September 28, 1935 in Surry County to Elmer and Flossie Baity Sparks. Fred never met a stranger and he was giving of his time to his family and to his friends. Those who knew him, knew his passion was...
Jimmy Kyle Blevins
Dec 19, 2021
Jonesville
Mr. Jimmy Kyle Blevins, age 76, went home to be with the Lord, on December 19, 2021. Jimmy was born in Grayson County on May 14, 1945 to the late Johnny and Goldie Blevins. He was also preceded in death by his son, Christopher Kyle Blevins; son-in-law, Keith Cudd; sisters, Chlorella (Wayne) Bowman, Mavis (Eugene) Hodge; brothers, James Blevins,...
Miles Junior Driver
Dec 18, 2021
Yadkinville Mr. Miles Junior Driver, 73, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at his home. Mr. Driver was born January 15, 1948 in Yadkin County to Giles and Lillian Hutchens Driver. He retired from RJ Reynolds after many years of service. Miles enjoyed racing, wrestling, cows, and football. In addition to his parents, Mr. Driver was preceded in death by...
Noah Lee Carter
Dec 18, 2021
Noah Lee Carter, 27, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021. He was born June 29, 1994 in Forsyth County to Darrell James Carter, and Tamara Michelle Mulwee. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Roger Lee Mulwee. He is survived by his mother, Michelle Mulwee, and his father, Darrell (Isobel) Carter; sister, Brittney Culler; brother, Kyle (Kathy) Culler;...
Maizen Lee James Martinez
Dec 17, 2021
Elkin Infant Maizen Lee James Martinez passed away Friday December 17, 2021 at Brenner Children’s Hospital. Maizen was born Monday, November 29, 2021 to Laura Nikole Costanzi and Nathaniel Lee Martinez. In addition to his parents, Maizen is survived by his siblings, Alayah Amos, Aaden Amos, and his twin brother, Marvello Martinez; grandparents, Laura Carter, Patrick Costanzi, Angela Hicks, and...
John Charles Sturdivant
Dec 17, 2021
John Charles Sturdivant passed away on December 17 at his home after being in declining health for several years. He is preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Billie Jean, brother Bill Sturdivant, and parents Ernest and Eloise Sturdivant.
John graduated from Jonesville High School in 1958 and worked for R.J. Reynolds until retirement in...
Vickie Luffman Caudle
Dec 15, 2021
Yadkinville Mrs. Vickie Vassie Luffman Caudle, 60, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Caudle was born November 12, 1961 in Surry County to Gaither and Verona Luffman. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her grandchildren. Mrs. Caudle was preceded in death by her father. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her...
Gary Dean Nixon
Dec 14, 2021
Elkin
Mr. Gary Dean Nixon, age 56, passed away on December 14, 2021. Gary was born in Surry County on August 30, 1965 to Estelle Lyons. He was preceded in death by his brother, Greg Nixon.
Gary loved music, watching TV, and enjoyed watching racing. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Estelle Lyons; sister, Darlene (James) Collins;...
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