Obituaries
Christine H. Clarkson
Feb 18, 2022
Christine H. Clarkson,65, passed away on February 18, 2022 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on June 19, 1956 in Lycomng County, PA.; Daughter of the late Harold Foss Hinkle and Helen Wagner Hinkle.
Christine worked as a purchasing agent with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. She was a member of Deep Creek Friends, loved bowling and softball. Her...
Susan Perry Kelly
Feb 17, 2022
Susan Elaine Perry Kelly, 64, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022. She was born April 6, 1957 in Forsyth County to the late Clyda “Pat” Louise Earnhardt Hollifield and Wesley Pete Perry. She is survived by her daughter, Summer Steelman (Marshall); son, Jacob Garner; grandchildren, Davis Marshall Steelman (Kayla Baugess), Ella Grace Steelman, William Maxwell Steelman; her sisters, Cheryl Walton,...
William "Junior" Allen Comer
Feb 17, 2022
Yadkinville – William “Junior” Allen Comer, 88, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022. He was born April 11, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late William Allen Comer, Sr. and Ruby Chappell Comer. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, JoAnn Comer, Fannie Allen, Nancy Mayfield; brothers, Jerry Ray Comer, Billy Comer. Surviving...
Stephen Dale Michaels
Feb 17, 2022
Stephen Dale Michaels, The word departure literally means to pull up anchor and set sail. Everything that happens prior to death is a preparation for the final voyage. Death marks the beginning, not the end. It is our journey to God. Billy Graham. God took another soldier home on February 17, 2022. Dale was born in Yadkin County on January...
Jeffery Stout
Feb 16, 2022
Jeffery Lee Stout, 68, of Yadkinville, passed away on Wednesday February 16, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on January 26, 1954 in Duval County, FL.; son of the late John Rufus Stout and Ividell Pardue Stout. He was strong hard working, kind, humble Christian Man, who was always willing to help others. He was a...
Antonia Barrintos Garcia
Feb 15, 2022
Antonia Barrintos Garcia, 89, passed away Tuesday February 15, 2022. She was born April 6, 1932 in Mexico to the late Bartola Barrientos and Maria Guadalupe Torres. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Luis Garcia; two brothers, four sisters. Surviving are her children Maria De Los Angeles Garcia, Luisa (Abel Padron) Garcia, Otilia Garcia, Irma (Raul...
Jesse Stanley McEwen
Feb 15, 2022
Jesse Stanley McEwen, 79, passed away Tuesday February 15, 2022. He was born May 9, 1942 in Davie County to the late Stanley Steelman McEwen and Mary Lena Trivette McEwen. Mr. McEwen loved farming, making hay, riding the tractors, and loved his dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary Arvesta Smith McEwen; grandson Jesse Wayne...
James Timothy Mendenhall
Feb 14, 2022
Elkin
Mr. James Timothy “Tim” Mendenhall, age 60, passed away on February 14, 2022. Tim was born in Surry County on February 21, 1961. He was preceded in death by his father, James Allen Mendenhall.
Years ago, Tim raced and worked with a Nascar Busch Team. He loved watching his girls race and loved cars. He also enjoyed watching wrestling...
Larry Eugene Blackburn
Feb 14, 2022
Larry Eugene Blackburn, age 77, passed away February 14, 2022. He was born November 16, 1944 in Wilkes County to the late Harley Blackburn and Vergie Hayes Dimmette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife, Lucille Troutman Christie; 2nd wife, Carolyn Bennett Blackburn, and his faithful K9 companion, “Tiny”. He is survived by...
Brady Robert Wooten
Feb 14, 2022
Hamptonville – Brady Robert Wooten, 79, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022. He was born May 31, 1942 in Wilkes County to the late Paul Robert Wooten and Bernice Sturdivart Wooten. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Bobby Wooten; sister, Judy Edmonds. Surviving is his wife, Ruth Newman Wooten; children, David (Nancy)...
Lela "Leigh" Frizzell Barker
Feb 13, 2022
Lela “Leigh” Frizzell Barker, 84, passed away Sunday February 13, 2022. She was born February 3, 1938 in Jackson County to the late Norman Frizzell and Ethel Buchanan Frizzell. Mrs. Barker loved Jesus, her family, and fellowship with people. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ambrose “AJ” Barker; grandson Andrew Joby Barker Jr.; nine siblings. Surviving...
Terry Lee Jackson
Feb 13, 2022
Mr. Terry Lee Jackson, 68, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Woltz Hospice Care Center. Mr. Jackson was born March 15, 1953 in Wilkes County to William Edward and Carolyn Johnson Jackson. He enjoyed Clemson Football, cooking barbecue, spending time with his grandchildren, and talking sports. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by a...
Paul Raymond Dobson
Feb 12, 2022
YADKINVILLE- Mr. Paul Raymond Dobson, 77, of Harrison Avenue passed away peacefully Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born April 19, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Vance and Irene Greene Dobson. Mr. Dobson retired with 40 years of service with Sara Lee Corp and Hanes Hosiery. He was...
Eula Mae Hutchens
Feb 11, 2022
Yadkinville Ms. Eula “Shorty” Mae Hutchens, 73, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Care Center. Ms. Hutchens was born June 8, 1948 in Yadkin County to Jasper and Eula Ester Hutchens. She was a very hard worker who enjoyed gardening, flowers, and taking care of others. In addition to her parents, Ms. Hutchens was preceded...
Eunice "Ma" Smith Johnson
Feb 11, 2022
Boonville
Mrs. Eunice Louise Smith Johnson “Ma”, went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, February 11, 2022. She was surrounded by love and her family. Eunice was born September 29, 1934 in Surry County to the late Culbert and Susan Etta Smith. She was a faithful servant and loved her Lord fiercely. Eunice was a devoted member of Little...
Marie Durham Lancaster
Feb 10, 2022
Hamptonville Mrs. Maggie “Marie” Durham Lacaster, 86, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Lancaster was born August 18, 1935 in Yadkin County to Albert and Pernie Wagoner Durham. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Evangelical Methodist Church. She loved growing flowers, listening to gospel and country music, and loved to flatfoot. In addition to her...
Charlene Taylor Wilbanks
Feb 9, 2022
Charlene Taylor Wilbanks, 69, of East Bend, died Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at her home. She was born in Yadkin County on September 26, 1952 to Everette Gray and Grace Matthews Taylor. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Walter Roscoe Wilbanks; her children, Marcia...
Jay Earl Horan
Feb 9, 2022
Jay Earl Horan, 63, died Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Decatur, Indiana on October 23, 1958; son of the late Edwin Horan and Erma M. Springman Horan. Jay was a welder by trade and he loved antiques and vintage cars. He also served in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his...
Mickey Lane Hutchens
Feb 7, 2022
Yadkinville Mr. Mickey Lane Hutchens, 58, changed worlds on February 7, 2022 at his home. “For there is no death, only a change of worlds.” Mickey was born July 8, 1963 in Yadkin County to Donald Hutchens and the late Avonell Key Hutchens. He was the owner of Native American Log Homes. He built log homes all over. Mickey took...
Landon Scott Stafford
Feb 7, 2022
East Bend Mr. Landon Scott Stafford, 46, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at his home. Mr. Stafford was born February 14, 1975 in Cumberland County, NC to Robert Kenneth and Deanna Grubb Stafford. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and anything outdoors. Mr. Stafford was preceded in death by Stephanie Wright Stafford. In addition to his parents, he is survived by...