Obituaries

Tracy Levi Tulbert

Tracy Levi Tulbert

Feb 6, 2022

Union Grove Mr. Tracy Levi Tulbert, 51, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Davis Regional Medical Center. Tracy was born August 10, 1970 in Yadkin County to Earl Levi and Kay Ring Tulbert. He enjoyed fishing, music and working on his motorcycles. In addition to his parents, Tracy is survived by three sons, Levi Anthony Tulbert (Molly), Drake Spencer...

Bobby Gene Holcomb, Sr.

Bobby Gene Holcomb, Sr.

Feb 4, 2022

Bobby Gene Holcomb Sr. passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on February 4, 2022.  Bobby was born on April 18, 1931 to Virgil Eli Holcomb, and Cora Lee Shore Holcomb of Winston-Salem, NC.  Bobby honorably served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War.  During a brief hospital stay while in service he gave...

Norma Jean Bobbitt Hemric

Norma Jean Bobbitt Hemric

Feb 3, 2022

Norma Jean Bobbitt Hemric, 74, passed away Thursday February 3, 2022. She was born September 7, 1947 in Surry County to the late Ralph Bobbitt and Edith Coalson Bobbitt. Mrs. Hemric loved to read and she loved flowers. Surviving are her husband Lee Hemric; two sons Keith (Isabel) Brown, Eric (Luz) Brown; grandchildren Brian Sutton, Adria Sutton, Ashton Brown, Gyen...

Sherria Kimmer Vestal

Sherria Kimmer Vestal

Feb 3, 2022

Yadkinville – Sherria Ann Kimmer Vestal, 57, passed away February 3, 2022. She was born March 10, 1964 in Yadkin County. She enjoyed going to yard sales with her mother and spending time at the beach. Sherria loved spending time with her daughters and her grandchildren. She also enjoyed painting and reading. Sherria is survived by her parents, Jerry Gray...

Kathryn Louise Pardue

Kathryn Louise Pardue

Feb 1, 2022

Hamptonville

Mrs. Kathryn Louise Sale Pardue, age 78, of Hamptonville, NC went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2022.  She was born on November 15, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Harold and Nealie Couch Sale.

Kathryn worked many years at Chatham Manufacturing.  Before retiring she worked as a CNA and enjoyed taking care of others. ...

Elizabeth Ann Eppler Murray

Elizabeth Ann Eppler Murray

Jan 31, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Eppler Murray, age 82, passed away January 31, 2022 at her home. She was born September 10, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Richard Reyes and Josephine Perrachio Sydnor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gene Murray; daughter, Cindy Ann Vars; grandson, David Vars; great-grandson, Noah Anthony Murray; sister,...

Sharon Denise Dalton

Sharon Denise Dalton

Jan 31, 2022

Sharon Denise Dalton, 63, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. She was born July 6, 1958 in Iredell County to the late Billy Ralph Dalton and Eloise McClelland Dalton. She is survived by her sons, LaBron Dalton and Shannon Dalton. A private service will be held at a later date. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Dalton...

Michael "Mike" David Crouse

Michael "Mike" David Crouse

Jan 30, 2022

Michael “Mike” David Crouse closed his eyes on Sunday January 30, 2022 and opened them in Heaven. Mike was born October 22, 1949 in Guilford County to the late James Winfred Crouse and Jean McCluskey Crouse. Mike was a member of Union Cross Friends Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher and elder.  Mr. Crouse served as County...

Stephen Wayne Kiser

Stephen Wayne Kiser

Jan 28, 2022

Hamptonville – Stephen Wayne Kiser, 69, passed away when his heart wore out on January 28, 2022.  Steve was born September 24, 1952 in Forsyth County to Wayne St. Claire Kiser and Jacqueline Holcomb Tesh. Steve had a love for socializing with people and sharing stories and events from his colorful life.  He enjoyed playing golf as long as his...

Patti Badeau Ragan

Patti Badeau Ragan

Jan 28, 2022

YADKINVILLE  -  Patti L. Badeau Ragan “went home to be with Jesus” on January 28th, 2022.  She is the daughter of the late Charles Arthur Sutter and the late Christine G. Sutter of North Tonawanda, NY, and is survived by her sister Katherine (Peter) Smith of Winston-Salem, NC; her brothers Charles (Kathleen) Sutter of Alden, NY; her brother Joseph of...

Kimberly Hicks Reece

Kimberly Hicks Reece

Jan 26, 2022

Reece

East Bend- Kimberly Gail Hicks Reece, 43, of East Bend, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was born in Yadkin County on March 6, 1978 to Kelly Wilton and Brenda Caudle Hicks. Kimberly loved music and going to the beach, and loved her mom’s dog, Ashley. She was preceded in death by her father, Kelly Wilton Hicks. She is...

Ima Jean Media Mason

Ima Jean Media Mason

Jan 26, 2022

Elkin

Mrs. Ima Jean Media Crouse Mason, age 83, of Yadkinville, NC went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022.  She was born on March 12, 1938 in Wilkes County to the late Mitchel and Annie Lyons Crouse. She was also preceded in death by her children, Edward (Martha) Mason, Larry Ray Mason; sisters, Virginia (Devo) Pruitt,...

David "Dwayne" Nixon

David "Dwayne" Nixon

Jan 25, 2022

Elkin

Mr. David “Dwayne” Nixon, age 62, passed away on January 25, 2022. Dwayne was born in Guilford County on April 27, 1959 to Estelle Lyons.  He was preceded in death by his brothers, Greg Nixon and Gary Nixon.

Dwayne loved watching TV, and enjoyed watching racing. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Estelle Lyons; sister, Darlene...

Eddie Ray Adams

Eddie Ray Adams

Jan 25, 2022

Elkin Mr. Eddie Ray Adams, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Adams was born to Roby Edward Adams and Treva Hutson Cothren. February 18, 1958 in Surry County. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and carp fishing. In addition to his father, Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his best friend, Mike Traphofner. He is...

Shirley Ann Brown Hobson

Shirley Ann Brown Hobson

Jan 24, 2022

Shirley Ann Brown Hobson,80, passed away peacefully January 24, 2022 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 5, 1941 in Yadkin County, NC; daughter of the late Montgomery Brown and Lexie Hutchens Brown; other than her parents, she is proceeded in death by her brother-in-law Bobby Hobson and sister-in-law; Peggy Brown. She attended Union Grove Baptist Church, was...

Gorrell Dean Jester

Gorrell Dean Jester

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. Gorrell Dean Jester, 87, of East Bend, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was born in Surry County to the late Charlie Claude and Nellie Lineberry Jester. Mr. Jester was retired from Piedmont Airlines after 28 years of service as an airplane mechanic. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of East Bend...

James Allen Watson

James Allen Watson

Jan 22, 2022

Hamptonville – James Allen Watson, 72, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born November 4, 1949 in Rowan County to the late Frank Watson and Helen Messick Watson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Foy Watson. Surviving are his children, Bryan (Lynne) Watson, Amy Mooe; grandchildren, Daniel (Sammy) Jenkins, James...

Mickey Ray Shore

Mickey Ray Shore

Jan 21, 2022

Shore

Yadkinville-  Mr. Mickey Ray Shore, 59, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022 in Montana while on a trip with his daughter, Alicia.  Mr. Shore was born January 1, 1963 in Yadkin County to the late Ray and Louise Shore.  He worked his entire life as a painter for different companies and individuals.  After his retirement, he enjoyed...

Michael Giles "Scooby" Pyatt

Michael Giles "Scooby" Pyatt

Jan 21, 2022

Mr. Michael Giles “Scooby” Pyatt, 51, of East Bend, formerly of Wilmington, NC, passed away Friday at his home. He was born in Wayne County, NC on September 30, 1970 to Giles and Barbara Howell Pyatt. Michael was a die hard New England Patriots fan especially Tom Brady. He never let an opportunity go by without saying, I Love You....

Jessie Mae Weatherman Swaim

Jessie Mae Weatherman Swaim

Jan 21, 2022

Jonesville – Jessie Mae Weatherman Swaim, 94, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022. She was born November 26, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Wiley Weatherman and Luvada Myers Weatherman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Swaim; son-in-law, Al Crouse; sisters, Ellen (Kenneth) Vestal, Vetreal Weatherman; brother, Clarence (Ima Ruth)...