Obituaries

Etta Spillman Lineberry

Etta Spillman Lineberry

Apr 15, 2022

Boonville – Etta Marie Spillman Lineberry, 91, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022. She was born April 21, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Oliver William Spillman and Mary Benbow Spillman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Arvil “Mutt” Lineberry; daughter, Sharon Lineberry; and several brothers and sisters. Surviving is her...

Joseph Thad Holcomb

Joseph Thad Holcomb

Apr 13, 2022

Yadkinville – Joseph Thad Holcomb, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was born April 5, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Joseph Grady Holcomb and Texie Wilmoth Holcomb. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Hubert Holcomb, and Bobby Holcomb. Surviving is his...

William "Bill" McKinley Church

William "Bill" McKinley Church

Apr 13, 2022

William “Bill” McKinley Church, 75, a loving husband, dad, and papa passed away on Wednesday April 13, 2022. He was born March 5, 1947 in Wilkes County to the late McKinley Church and Faye Eller Church. Mr. Church served in the US Army. He enjoyed working on cars.  Surviving are his wife Rosa Pharr Church; three daughters Amanda (Kevin) Shanks,...

Jamie Christine Vanhoy

Jamie Christine Vanhoy

Apr 12, 2022

Hamptonville

 

Jamie C. Vanhoy passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2022 at her home. She was born on March 19, 1985 in Yadkin County, NC.

 

She is survived by her mother; Robin Vanhoy, a sister; Pam (Steven) Phillips, niece Adalyne Phillips and her grandparents.

 

A private family service will be planned at a later date.

Irene Cleary James

Irene Cleary James

Apr 10, 2022

Irene Elizabeth Cleary James, 85, of Yadkinville passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, April 10, 2022. She was born in Davie County, NC on May 3, 1936; daughter of the late Adolph Cleary and Beatrice Reavis Cleary. She lived a simple life close to home and found joy in the gifts of nature that God blessed her with in her...

Earnest "Lee" Powe, Jr.

Earnest "Lee" Powe, Jr.

Apr 8, 2022

Yadkinville

Mr. Earnest "Lee" Powe, Jr., 59, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Powe was born May 21, 1962 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi to Earnest and Linda Ethridge Powe.  He retired from the US Air Force after serving as a security forces instructor, survival training instructor and a police officer.  After retiring from the Air...

Bonnie Mae Atkins

Bonnie Mae Atkins

Apr 6, 2022

Jonesville

 

Mrs. Bonnie Mae Hemric Atkins, age 95, of Jonesville, NC went home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2022. She was born on June 8, 1926 in Yadkin County to the late George & Rosa Gambill Hemric. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Lee Atkins; sisters, Edna Boyd, Unis Hemric, Maxine Barker,...

Larry Wayne Comer

Larry Wayne Comer

Apr 6, 2022

Boonville Mr. Larry Wayne Comer, 78, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Comer was born October 12, 1943 to Hubert and Pearl Davis Comer. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. Mr. Comer enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and softball. He performed as an Elvis...

Lucille Collins Macemore

Lucille Collins Macemore

Apr 5, 2022

Jonesville Mrs. Lucille Collins Macemore, 92, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Macemore was born February 14, 1930 in Stokes County to Jonah and Hannah Brown Collins. She enjoyed reading, doing word searches and watching the Christian TV channel. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Macemore was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest...

Veona Mathis Cornelius

Veona Mathis Cornelius

Apr 2, 2022

Cornelius

East Bend-  Mrs. Veona Mathis Cornelius, 79, our beloved wife, mother, Nanna, aunt, and friend, of Flint Hill Road passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born November 3, 1942 in Wilkes County to the late Robert Glenn and Hazel Joyner Mathis.  Mrs. Cornelius was retired from Wachovia Bank with over 30 years of...

James LeRoy Henderson

James LeRoy Henderson

Apr 2, 2022

Hamptonville- James LeRoy Henderson 79, died Saturday April 2, 2022 at home. He was born in Yadkin County on June 20, 1942; son of the late Raymond Clinton and Grace Leigh Johnson Henderson. He and his wife were members of New Hope Baptist Church. LeRoy worked for Southern Screws for 29 years, retired from driving a truck for Gaither Trucking...

Johnny Dearl Ward

Johnny Dearl Ward

Apr 1, 2022

Johnny Dearl Ward, 84, passed away Friday April 1, 2022. He was born in Wilkes County to the late William Ward and Annie Sue Baldwin Ward. He was a member of Ronda Baptist Tabernacle where he served as a deacon for several years. Mr. Ward loved welding, machine work, working on his tractor, and most of all spending time with...

Alvin Dale Moxley

Alvin Dale Moxley

Apr 1, 2022

Alvin Dale Moxley, 72, passed away Friday April 1, 2022. He was born in Yadkin County to the late Henry “Tucker” Moxley and Bretta Roberts Moxley. Mr. Moxley loved old cars and riding Horses. Surviving are his brother Chris (Pat) Moxley; niece Kristin (Justin) Deal; great niece Haidyn Deal; great nephew Holden Deal. The family will receive friends from 2-3...

Jimmy "Jim" Gray Brawley

Jimmy "Jim" Gray Brawley

Mar 31, 2022

Yadkinville – Jimmy “Jim” Gray Brawley, 87, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was born January 23, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Samuel Jason Brawley and Bernice Cook Brawley. Jim enjoyed fishing, working on his old cars, and farming. He loved spending time with his family and watching his grandsons play ball. In addition to his parents,...

Ivery Kay Norman Huff

Ivery Kay Norman Huff

Mar 31, 2022

Ivery Kay Norman Huff, 78, of Boonville, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 31, 2022. Kay was born on November 29, 1943, to the late Noah Matthew and Lucille Steelman Norman of Boonville, NC. She was a sweet, quiet child who loved playing with her brothers and sisters. She married Joe Franklin Huff (Bill)...

Mary Elizabeth Reece

Mary Elizabeth Reece

Mar 30, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Woodruff Reece of Boonville passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, March 30, 2022.  She was blessed with 99 plus years of healthy life and a memory that was unbelievable.  She lived a simple life close to home and found joy in the gifts of nature that God blessed her with in her garden and yard.  Her home was...

David Lee Hutchins

David Lee Hutchins

Mar 29, 2022

David Lee Hutchins, 76, passed away on March 29, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 19, 1945 in Yadkin County to the late Worth Talmadge Hutchins and Alma Williams Hutchins. He served in the US Army and worked for R J Reynolds Archer. David was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mr. Hutchins loved horseback riding and...

Randall "Randy" Dean Davis

Randall "Randy" Dean Davis

Mar 28, 2022

Boonville

Mr. Randall “Randy” Dean Davis, 64, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 28, 2022 after a brief illness.  Randy was born June 28, 1957 in Yadkin County to Arzy Day Davis & Mary Davis Steelman.  He was a member of Deep Creek Friends Meeting. Randy retired from the State of NC first working...

Barbara Jean Brown Willard

Barbara Jean Brown Willard

Mar 24, 2022

Yadkinville Ms. Barbara Jean Brown Willard, 76, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Willowbrook Healthcare. Ms. Willard was born August 22, 1945 to Jesse Wade and Annie Pearl Hobson Brown. She enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers, and was an avid animal lover. In addition to her parents, Ms. Willard was preceded in death by a son, Thomas...

William Gray Hobson

William Gray Hobson

Mar 22, 2022

Yadkinville Mr. William “Willie” Gray Hobson, 79, was born May 2, 1942 in Yadkin County to Jasper and Nancy Frye Hobson. He was a member of Forbush Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hobson was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Hobson. He is survived by two brothers, David and Bruce Hobson; and a sister, Ruby (Bill)...