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Thomas Carl Vestal, Jr.

Thomas Carl Vestal, Jr.

Nov 16, 2021

Vestal

BOONVILLE- Mr. Thomas Carl Vestal, Jr., 74, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born June 25, 1947 in Yadkin County to the late Thomas Carl Vestal, Sr, and Ellie Nance Vestal.  Mr. Vestal was retired with over 35 years of service with Westinghouse Inc.  He was a lifelong member of Charity Baptist Church...

Robert Calvin Lytton

Robert Calvin Lytton

Nov 14, 2021

Yadkinville Mr. Robert Calvin Lytton, 66, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his home. Mr. Lytton was born December 8, 1954 in Gaston County to Frank and Viola Raxter Lytton. He enjoyed working on cars with his grandson Dustin and playing cards with his granddaughter Alexis. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lytton was preceded in death by step...

Diane Ownby Cooper

Diane Ownby Cooper

Nov 13, 2021

Patricia Diane Ownby Cooper, 66, passed away Saturday November 13, 2021. She was born December 17, 1954 In Blount County TN, to the late Pinky L. Ownby and Wilma Jean Lynn Ownby, Mrs. Cooper enjoyed spending time with her family. Diane was a member of the Church of Christ. She was baptized into Christ at South Fork Church of Christ...

Rebecca Minor Renegar

Rebecca Minor Renegar

Nov 12, 2021

Mrs. Rebecca Lucille Minor Renegar, 57, passed away Friday November 12, 2021 at her home. Rebecca was born April 15, 1964 in Florida to Charlie Jackson Minor and Lucille Colon Minor. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister; Janice Smith and brother, Ricky Minor. She is survived by her husband, Donald Gray Renegar, three sisters; Donna Gail Cagle,...

Donald Hervey Martin

Donald Hervey Martin

Nov 11, 2021

Donald Hervey Martin, 85, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was born March 27, 1936 in Surry County to the late Hervey and Artie Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Laura Martin Kimmer; sisters, Patsy Martin, Colleen Martin; and his brothers, Ted Martin, and Tommy Martin. He is survived by his...

Cindy Smith Brown

Cindy Smith Brown

Nov 11, 2021

Yadkinville – Cynthia “Cindy” Lou Smith Brown, 66, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. She was born September 6, 1955 in Rowan County to the late June Bailey Smith and Anice Lou Foster Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Locksley Brown; son, Russell Gray Wright; and brother, Thomas Smith. Surviving is...

Pamela Gail Fulp Cline

Pamela Gail Fulp Cline

Nov 9, 2021

Pamela Gail Fulp Cline, 66, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday November 9, 2021. She was born May 12, 1955 in Forsyth County to the late Wade Hampton Fulp and Mary Elizabeth Kiger Fulp. Gail was a member of Believers Baptist Church. She proudly drove a school bus for 41 years for Yadkin County Schools. She may have been late...

Shirley Marie Holbrook

Shirley Marie Holbrook

Nov 9, 2021

Shirley Marie Colvard Holbrook, age 85, passed away on November 9, 2021. Shirley was born on May 1, 1936 to the late Ralph & Jessie Vestal Colvard.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby & Larry Colvard; sister, Yvonne Johnson; brother-in-law, Roger Childress; and daughter-in-law, Tonna Holbrook.   

Shirley was a great cook and a wonderful homemaker. ...

Vivian May Adams Harrison

Vivian May Adams Harrison

Nov 8, 2021

Yadkinville – Vivian May Adams Harrison, 95, wife of late George L. Harrison passed away. She was born May 11th 1926 in Yadkin County. Her parents were the late John Wesley and Hattie Bovender Adams and Bill and Permilia Williams Bovender. She graduated Boonville High School in 1942. While in high school, Vivian played basketball. She and her team won...

John Moses Hutchens

John Moses Hutchens

Nov 6, 2021

Mr. John Moses Hutchens, 89, passed away Saturday, November 6th, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Hutchens was born July 2, 1932 in Yadkin County to William Belk and Nellie Spillman Hutchens.  He was a veteran of the US Army, having served in Germany in the 2nd Armored Division in support of NATO during the Korean War.  He enjoyed spending...

Royce Gene Ragan

Royce Gene Ragan

Nov 6, 2021

Royce Gene Ragan passed into eternal rest and went home to our Lord on November 6, 2021. Royce was born on September 4th, 1954 in Dumas, Arkansas to Vivian Fregia Ragan and Ross Ragan. Devoted husband of Patti Ragan. Brother of Carolyn, Jerry (Barbara), Ann, Leroy (Kim), Chris, Brenda (Bobby) Henderson, Kenny, Pauline and Janet (Tommy) Ramsey. Preceded in death...

Frances Vaudeline Salmons Doss

Frances Vaudeline Salmons Doss

Nov 6, 2021

Doss Yadkinville – Frances Vaudeline Salmons Doss, 97, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 surrounded by loving family. She was born February 14, 1924 in Yadkin County to the late George Clark Salmons and Evella Cozart Salmons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gurney Doss; sisters Texie Lou Joyner, Ruth Hoots; brothers, Beecher...

Ronald Ray Moxley

Ronald Ray Moxley

Nov 5, 2021

Boonville

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Ray Moxley, 73, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Ronnie was born February 8, 1948 in Yadkin County to Kim and Dorothy Brown Moxley.  He was a member of N. Oak Ridge Baptist Church where he served as treasurer for many years.  Ronnie was a truck driver for several years...

Norah Rayne Smitherman

Norah Rayne Smitherman

Nov 4, 2021

Smitherman

East Bend -  Norah Rayne Smitherman, 17, a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend to so many, entered into her eternal reward on Thursday, November 4, 2021.  She was born May 19, 2004 in Forsyth County to her loving parents Rodney and Jennifer Ziglar Smitherman.  Norah was a Senior at Forbush High School where she was an exceptional...

Joanette Johnson Francisco

Joanette Johnson Francisco

Nov 3, 2021

Yadkinville Mrs. Joanette Johnson Francisco, 80, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Mrs. Francisco was born June 15, 1941 in Surry County. She enjoyed traveling, and cooking; always having an extra plate at the table. Mrs. Francisco was preceded in death by her mother, Ida knight; her husband, John Lewis Francisco; two brothers, Jacob and...

Robert Darnell Smith, Jr.

Robert Darnell Smith, Jr.

Oct 31, 2021

Yadkinville Mr. Robert Darnell Smith, Jr., 78, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his home. Mr. Smith was born June 24, 1943 in Bertie County to Robert and Mary Creasy Smith. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Mr. Smith enjoyed riding his tractor, building various projects, and most of all, he loved spending time with his...

Virgie Bell Jarvis

Virgie Bell Jarvis

Oct 31, 2021

North Wilkesboro Mrs. Virgie Lee Bell Jarvis passed October 31, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice. She was born in Wilkes County, the daughter of Coy and Corabell Bell. She was raised in the Little Brushy Mountains. She had six brothers, Kyle Bell, Alvin Bell, Seavon Bell, Raymond Bell, James Bell, and Stevie Bell. Virgie retired from RJR Tobacco...

Harold Samuel Wagoner, Sr.

Harold Samuel Wagoner, Sr.

Oct 30, 2021

HAMPTONVILLE-  Mr. Harold Samuel Wagoner, Sr, 90, of Swaims Church Road passed away peacefully Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born January 20, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Richard Harold and Virginia Mae Groce Wagoner.  Mr. Wagoner worked for several years with Chatham Manufacturing, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Sunbeam, Wall Rope Works,...

Elizabeth Lane Spencer

Elizabeth Lane Spencer

Oct 30, 2021

Spencer East Bend-Elizabeth Elma Lane Spencer, 69, of East Bend, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Yadkin County on March 2, 1952 to Walter Franklin and Elma Niten Lane. She was of the Methodist faith. Elizabeth loved her children and grandchildren and she was a member of Oldtown #355 Order of the...

Thomas "T.G." Gurney Matthews

Thomas "T.G." Gurney Matthews

Oct 29, 2021

Yadkinville – Thomas “T.G.” Gurney Matthews, 88, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021.  He was Born July 7, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late William Yancey Matthews and Minnie Lineberry Matthews.  Mr. Matthews served in the U.S. Army for 2 years, and was in Japan for 18 months during the Korean War.  He was owner and operator of Matthews...

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