Obituaries

William Gray Keaton

William Gray Keaton

Mar 3, 2022

William Gray Keaton, 76, passed away Thursday March 3, 2022. He was born in Yadkin County September 9, 1945 to the late Early Gray Keaton and Ellen Thompson Keaton. Mr. Keaton Retired from Ingersoll Rand after 42 years, and was a member of Courtney Fire Department for over 50 years. He was still on the board of directors for the...

Bobby Gray Norman

Bobby Gray Norman

Feb 28, 2022

Boonville – Bobby Gray Norman, 86, passed away February 28, 2022 after an extended illness of dementia. He was born February 17, 1936 to the late Everette Clyde and Opal Vestal Norman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Nellie Sue Forrester. Surviving to cherish his memory is his bride of 63 years...

Carol Jane Douglas Willard

Carol Jane Douglas Willard

Feb 28, 2022

Carol Jane Douglas Willard, 73, died Monday February 28, 2022 at Williowbrook Nursing Home. She was born in Yadkin County, NC on July 2, 1948; daughter of the late James and Katie Cranfill Douglas. She loved going shopping with her family and friends. Carol was member of Mt. Carmel Friends Church. Other than her parents she was preceded in death...

Henry Albert Binkley

Henry Albert Binkley

Feb 28, 2022

Henry Albert Binkley, 74, passed away Monday February 28, 2022. He was born May 30, 1947 in Forsyth County to the late James Carlton Binkley and Ella Mae Smith Binkley. Preceded in death by parents; son Shannon Austin Binkley. Mr. Binkley served in the US Army. Henry loved baseball and was an avid New York Yankees fan. He loved going...

Dennis Stuart Myers

Dennis Stuart Myers

Feb 28, 2022

Hamptonville – Dennis Stuart Myers, 67, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. He was born November 12, 1954 in Yadkin County to the late Sanford Theodore “S.T.” Myers and Mary Eloise Stokes Myers. Surviving is his wife, Kathy Parsons McLean; son, Jordan (Lauren) Myers; step-children, Jeannie Brookshire, Jason (Mitzi) Dancy; granddaughter, Palmer Myers; step grandchildren, Jacob Dancy, Caleb Dancy, Jackson...

Icie Belle Bragg Greene

Icie Belle Bragg Greene

Feb 27, 2022

Hamptonville- Icie Belle Bragg Greene, 86, passed away on Sunday February 27, 2002 at her home. She was born in Beckley West Virginia on September 3, 1936 daughter of the late Coley and Alice Wills Bragg. Icie loved being around people. Other than her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Kennith Robert Greene, son, James Robert Greene,...

Carson Ray Hobson

Carson Ray Hobson

Feb 27, 2022

Boonville Mr. Carson Ray Hobson, 72, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at his home. Carson was born December 15, 1949 in Surry County to Joseph Ray and Hedy Moser Hobson. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and a proud member of the VFW Post 10346. Carson was a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church and taught...

Mary Jo Reynolds Minton

Mary Jo Reynolds Minton

Feb 27, 2022

Yadkinville - Mrs. Mary Jo Reynolds Minton, 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 27, 2022. She was born in Yadkin County to the late Rose Etta Hutchens Vestal and Joe Reynolds. She fought a brave battle against Covid pneumonia and was able to spend her remaining days surrounded by her loving family while...

Maxie Carter Lawing

Maxie Carter Lawing

Feb 27, 2022

Yadkinville Mrs. Maxie Carter Lawing, 91, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Lawing was born June 4, 1930 in Forsyth County to Luther and Betsy Adams Carter. She enjoyed shopping, planting flowers, and working with puzzles. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lawing was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Shuford Lawing; three sons,...

Justin Lynn Eads

Justin Lynn Eads

Feb 25, 2022

Boone Mr. Justin Lynn Eads, 36, passed away unexpectedly. Justin was born October 11, 1985 in Forsyth County to Samuel Lynn and Linda Dinkins Eads. He graduated from Lees McCrae College where he served as the class president. Justin was the owner of Boonies Country Store. He loved antiques and art. He enjoyed hiking and loved playing his guitar. Justin...

JoAnn Livengood Renegar

JoAnn Livengood Renegar

Feb 23, 2022

Mocksville - Mrs. JoAnn Livengood Renegar, 82, of the Turkey Foot Community, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Renegar was born April 19, 1939 in Yadkin County to Jesse and Laura Wilkins Livengood. She was a member of Hanes Grove United Methodist Church. Mrs. Renegar enjoyed mowing the yard, watching Duke basketball, and bluegrass music, but...

Ronald Allen Adams

Ronald Allen Adams

Feb 23, 2022

Jonesville

Mr. Ronald Allen Adams “Ronnie”, age 75, passed away on February 23, 2022. Ronnie was born in Surry County on June 30, 1946 to the late Hobert Warren and Ethel Geneva Bryant Adams.

Ronnie was very active and loved being outdoors and enjoyed all kinds of music. He made friends with all the neighborhood animals, including Mr. Vestal’s horse...

Carol Joy Anderson

Carol Joy Anderson

Feb 23, 2022

Anderson

Jonesville-  Mrs. Carol Joy Hall Anderson, 75, of Riverside Drive passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.  She was born January 12, 1947 in Caldwell County to the late David and Ruth Burchette Hall.  Mrs. Anderson was retired with 43 years of service with Chatham Manufacturing, loved gardening, cooking, spending time with her family, and...

Ruby Vestal Cook

Ruby Vestal Cook

Feb 23, 2022

Mocksville Mrs. Ruby Faye Vestal Cook, 87, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home. Ruby was born January 6, 1935 in Yadkin County to Israel Vestal and Esther Vestal Money. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many. Ruby was a member of Sandy Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Ruby was...

Lena Shore Allgood

Lena Shore Allgood

Feb 21, 2022

Yadkinville Mrs. Lena Mae Shore Allgood, 96, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. She is now reunited with many of her loved ones who were there to welcome her home. Mrs. Allgood will always be remembered for the love she expressed to her family and for her Christian character and...

Rinda Joyce Jester

Rinda Joyce Jester

Feb 21, 2022

Jester

East Bend-Rinda Lou Joyce Jester, 78,  of East Bend, died peacefully, Monday, February 21, 2022 with her daughter at her side. She was born in Yadkin County on April 2, 1943 to John Thomas “J.T.” and Mildred Masencup Joyce. Mrs. Jester worked at Hanes Hoisery, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., and later in the lunchroom at Yadkin County Schools. She...

Charles "Randy" Randal Brown

Charles "Randy" Randal Brown

Feb 20, 2022

Mocksville Mr. Charles Randal “Randy” Brown, 55, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Randy was born January 18, 1967 in Yadkin County to Charles and Margaret Speer Brown. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his father, Randy was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Brown; He is survived by his mother, Margaret Speer...

Derl Dean Bruce

Derl Dean Bruce

Feb 20, 2022

 

Derl Dean Bruce, 63, of Yadkinville, died Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was born in Yadkin County on October 13, 1958 to Troy Aldean and Mabel “Peggy” Carter Bruce. He was a member of Baltimore United Methodist Church and loved collecting coins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Aldean Bruce, sister-in-law,...

Betty Ann Roberts Coe

Betty Ann Roberts Coe

Feb 19, 2022

Jonesville – Betty Ann Roberts Coe, 78, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, February 19, 2022. She was born February 24, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Lester Marler Roberts and Stella Woodle Roberts. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Eddie Gray Coe; daughter, Regina (Gary) Hayes; grandchildren, Hayley Madison Hayes, Dawson Brady Hayes; brother,...

Katie Matthews Davis

Katie Matthews Davis

Feb 18, 2022

Katie Lee Matthews Davis, passed peacefully on Friday, February 18, 2022, from her earthly home to her heavenly home where she will join her husband of 75 years, Gerdie Samuel Davis. She was 94 years old. Katie was born on December 5, 1927, to Flora Enola and Robert Winfield (Bob Jim) Matthews in East Bend, North Carolina. She had 6...