Obituaries
Janet Westfall Sebring
Jan 5, 2022
Janet Lee Westfall Sebring, age 79, passed away January 5, 2022. She was born August 31, 1942 in Upshur County, West Virginia to the late James Lee Westfall and Freda Catherine Halterman Westfall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Logan Sebring Jr.; her son, John Logan Sebring III; sisters, Linda Lou Osborne,...
Scarlett Brewer Sener
Jan 2, 2022
Scarlett Louise Brewer Sener, age 80, passed away January 2, 2022. She was born June 25, 1941 in Rhea County, Tennessee to the late Thomas Jefferson Brewer, and Opal Wampler Brewer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Robyn Louise Sener Clinard. She is survived by her husband of 61 ½ years, “Fred” Frederick...
Judith "Judy Marie Sands Brown
Jan 2, 2022
Judith “Judy” Marie Sands Brown, 65, passed away Sunday January 2, 2022. She was born October 26, 1956 in Forsyth County to Henry “Russell” Sands and Lucille Lankford Sands. She was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her Father; her husband Mark Allan Brown, Sr.; grandson Micaiah McKeown; brothers John Timothy Sands and...
Sherry Anne Fearrington Kirkman
Jan 1, 2022
Bethania Ms. Sherry Anne Fearrington Kirkman, 58, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022. Sherry was born July 9, 1963 in Forsyth County to Harold Clamon and Brenda Harrison Fearrington. She enjoyed baking, being outdoors, and giving to others. Sherry worked at Lowes Foods in Clemmons for more than 20 years, and made many friends there. She was a former member...
Linda Goodin Cook
Jan 1, 2022
Yadkinville Ms. Linda Ann Goodin Cook, 92, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Ms. Cook was born July 5, 1929 in Iredell County to Edgar and Viola Creason Goodin. She was a member of Northwood Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Ms. Cook was preceded in death by her husband, William Frank Cook; and siblings,...
Carolyn "Ginny" Herndon Gentry
Jan 1, 2022
Elkin Mrs. Carolyn “Ginny” Virginia Herndon Gentry, 67, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Gentry was born December 11, 1954 in Lynchburg, VA to William and Clara Moses Herndon. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gentry was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Wayne Gentry. She is survived by her three children, Ben (Alicia) Gentry,...
Frances Cranford Matthews
Dec 30, 2021
Yadkinville Mrs. Frances Merle Cranford Matthews, 76, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Hugh Chatham Hospital. Mrs. Matthews was born August 13, 1945 in Surry County to Olen and Lucy Snider Cranford. She was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church. She was a huge fan of Elvis Presley, and making sure her house was spotless. Mrs. Matthews was a...
Bessie Kiger Boggs
Dec 29, 2021
Yadkinville
Mrs. Bessie Lee Kiger Boggs, 90, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Mrs. Boggs was born September 26, 1931 in Davie County to Thomas and Gladys Seats Kiger. She enjoyed carp fishing, and was well known for her cooking, especially her ham, green Christmas punch, chicken stew, and chocolate pies.
In addition to...
Rebecca Kay Chandler Phillips
Dec 27, 2021
Rebecca Kay Chandler Phillips, 31, of Yadkinville, died Monday, December 27, 2021. She was born in Forsyth County on August 4, 1990 to David Oscar Chandler, Jr. and Jerri Spillman Chandler. Rebecca was a very kind and loving wife and an amazing mom to our son, Hudson. She enjoyed animals of all kinds and certainly loved dogs. She was the...
Steve Randall Wagoner
Dec 25, 2021
Hamptonville Mr. Steve Randall Wagoner, 73, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021 at his home. Mr. Wagoner was born January 22, 1948 in Yadkin County to the late Hubert and Gladys Swaim Wagoner. Mr. Wagoner is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Janice Vanhoy Wagoner; two daughters, Amy Wagoner and Angela Wagoner (Randy) Caudle; and a brother, Allen...
Lucille Casstevens Reavis
Dec 25, 2021
Lucille Casstevens Reavis, 90, of Courtney community passed away peacefully December 25, 2021 at Clemmons Village. She was born June 6, 1931 in Yadkin County, NC; daughter of the late John Dalton Casstevens and Trular Weatherman Casstevens and preceded in death by her husband, William Luther Reavis, Jr., four brothers and a son-in-law. She was a member of South Oak...
Daniel "Dan" David O'Connor
Dec 24, 2021
Daniel David O’Connor, 86, of Boonville passed away on December 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born on December 29, 1934 in Guildford County, NC.; son of the late Harry O’Connor and Louise Wysong O’Connor. Dan worked till retirement as a Pilot with Piedmont Airlines, continue with Thomas Buses as a driver and worked as a bus driver with...
Billy Autie Key
Dec 23, 2021
Jonesville – Billy Autie Key, 85, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. He was born June 24, 1936 in Wilkes County to the late Autie Hoy Key and Blanche Adams Key. He was a loving husband of 64 years, the greatest Dad one could ask for, active grand and great grandfather, and respected carpenter of the community. Surviving is his...
Danny Lee Lilly
Dec 23, 2021
Yadkinville
Mr. Danny Lee Lilly, 64, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Danny was born October 31, 1957 in Raleigh County, WV to David James and Ruth Meadows Lilly. He was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church. Danny loved the Lord, his family & his friends. He loved his coffee and exercising. He was always...
Carrie Belle Wilmoth
Dec 23, 2021
Sunset~ Carrie Belle Wilmoth, 85, went to be with our Lord on December 23, 2021 in Decatur.
Carrie was born on November 12, 1936 to Richard and Pearl (Benton) Wagoner in Yadkin County, North Carolina. She was a retired cashier and worked in food services for American Airlines. Carrie was united in marriage to Charles Wilmoth on July 28, 1955...
Johnny Elijah Simmons
Dec 22, 2021
Mr. Johnny Elijah Simmons, age 94, of Jonesville, NC passed away on December 22, 2021. He was born on January 5, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Dewey and Lula Luffman Simmons. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Robinson and Dorothy Pitts; brothers, Grady Simmons and Leo Simmons. Johnny was a member of Jonesville Pentecostal...
Arlis Nell Steelman Norman
Dec 22, 2021
Boonville – Arlis Nell Steelman Norman, 89, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021. She was born May 27, 1932 in Surry County to the late Arlie Houston Steelman and Edith Combs Steelman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward Norman, Sr; brother, Benny Steelman. Surviving are her children, Dianne (Lloyd) Watson,...
Ruth Holleman Casstevens
Dec 22, 2021
Ruth Holleman Casstevens peacefully passed away on December 22, 2021 at the age of 87.
She was born on December 17, 1934 to the late Isaac Holleman and Rachel Haire Holleman in Jonesville, North Carolina where she resided throughout her life.
Ruth was married to George Casstevens on July 17, 1952. They were married for 61 years and had...
Eugene "Babe" Norman
Dec 22, 2021
Gene “Babe” Norman, 71, of Dobson, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. He was born on July 30, 1950 in Iredell County to Jack and Lizzie Mae Gaither Norman. Mr. Norman attended Union Grove School and West Yadkin Assembly of God. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bonny...
Gerry Val Bennett
Dec 20, 2021
Yadkinville – Gerry Val Bennett, 75, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. He was born April 26, 1946 in Rockingham County. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church by the Rev. Hobert Freeman and the Rev. Dwight Haynes. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors...