Obituaries

Janet Westfall Sebring

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...