Obituaries
Lorene Reece Swaim
Jul 3, 2021
Lorene Reece Swaim, 96, died at her home July 3, 2021. She was born April 14, 1925 to Wiley and Vada Haynes Reece. Lorene grew up on Center Road in Jonesville where she was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church. Most of her married life was spent on the farm, but later she worked at West Yadkin School cafeteria...
Jo Ella Comer White
Jul 2, 2021
White
Yadkinville- Ms. Jo Ella Comer White, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 2. Jo was born on March 18, 1936. She was the daughter of Percie Comer Grose and Charles Ernest Grose. Jo was married to Kenneth White for almost 62 years. They were a beautiful example of Christian love and marriage...
Thomas Franklin Warren
Jul 1, 2021
Yadkinville Mr. Thomas Franklin Warren, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Warren was born July 16, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Thomas Ray and Lillian Hobson Warren. Mr. Warren is survived by a sister, Dorothy Warren Vestal; a nephew, William Ray Vestal; two nieces, Wanda Vestal Houlihan and Connie Vestal Dorton, both...
Melvin Andrew Porter
Jul 1, 2021
East Bend
Mr. Melvin Andrew Porter, 95, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 1, 2021. Mr. Porter was born March 25, 1926 in Yadkin County to Omar and Evelyn Campbell Porter. He was a veteran of the US Army and was the oldest member of New Patterson Grove Faith Church where he served as...
Wilma June Brooks
Jul 1, 2021
Brooks Yadkinville- Mrs. Wilma Lee “June” Finney Brooks, 89, of Brooks Farm Road passed away peacefully Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Salemtowne Rehabilitation Center in Winston-Salem. She was born June 20, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Clement Marshall and Martha Marie Matthews Finney. Mrs. Brooks was retired from Sears Department Stores and after retirement, she enjoyed her time...
Georgie Winters Bryant
Jun 30, 2021
Boonville
On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, Georgie Coleen Winters Bryant was called home peacefully to be with her Jesus. Georgie was born on May 31, 1925 to Earl Laffayette Winters and Lillie Wagoner Winters. She spent her 96 years of this life loving and serving the Lord, her family, and others. To her family and friends, Georgie was pure love...
Mildred Jenkins Macemore
Jun 28, 2021
Mildred Jenkins Macemore, 78, of Hamptonville, passed away peacefully Monday, June 28, 2021 at her residence. She was born on March 11, 1943 in Yancey County to Fred McKinley and May Robinson Jenkins. Mrs. Macemore was a registered nurse for many years and enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. In...
Kerra Shawniece Hauser
Jun 25, 2021
East Bend
Ms. Kerra Shawniece Hauser, 22, left this earth too soon on Friday, June 25, 2021. Kerra was born March 28, 1999 in Forsyth County to Kerry M. Phillips and Shawn D. Hauser.
Kerra was preceded in death by her grandfather, Kyrm Phillips; and a brother, Corey Brayboy. In addition to her parents, Kerra is survived by her...
Jeffrey Scott Vogels
Jun 25, 2021
Hamptonville – Jeffrey Scott Vogels, 59, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born February 2, 1962 in New Hanover County to the late Benjamin William Vogels and Elsie Jean Davis Vogels. Surviving is his wife, Cynthia Darlene Vogels; children, Johnathan Gaddis (Jessica Hazen), Christopher (Anna) Gaddis; grandchildren, Aurora Gaddis, Aerith Gaddis, Margaret Gaddis, Morgan Gaddis; sister, Lisa (Tony)...
Harvey Dean Caudle
Jun 25, 2021
Harvey Dean Caudle, 82, passed away Friday June 25, 2021. He was born April 5, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Paul R. Caudle and Bertha W. Caudle. Mr. Caudle loved working in his garden and playing his Bluegrass Music. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister in law June Caudle; brother in law Paul Stokes. Surviving...
Olene Spann Martin
Jun 24, 2021
Mrs. Olene Spann Martin, 86, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021. She was born June 10, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Gwyn Millard Martin and Selma May Spann Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Foy Martin. Mrs. Martin was a 4H Leader, and she enjoyed making crafts and jewelry....
Tony James Gafford
Jun 24, 2021
Jonesville
Mr. Tony James Gafford passed away Thursday June 24, 2021 in Greensboro, NC.
He was born February 28, 1957 in Nashville, TN. to the late Clifford Gafford and
Faye Jefferson. Tony was an Aircraft Mechanic employed by TIMCO in Nashville,
TN for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents. Tony was survived by 4 daughters
...
James Emery Freeman
Jun 24, 2021
Jonesville
James Emery Freeman, 77 passed away on June 24, 2021. James was born on March 5, 1944 to the late Clarence Eli and Verlie Luffman Freeman, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia F. Allred; brothers, Brad Freeman and Clarence Junior Freeman.
James was a faithful and dedicated member of Arlington First Baptist Church...
Roger June Glenn, Jr.
Jun 24, 2021
Roger June Glenn, Jr., 74, passed away on Thursday June 24, 2021 at SECU Hospice Home. He was born in Yadkin County, NC on March 30, 1947 son of the late Everette Glenn and his mother, Lucy Ann Martin Taylor of Boonville. Roger worked at Anheuser-Busch company. Surviving other than his loving mother are four children; Scott Glenn (Kendra), Candy...
Edna Faye Hiatt
Jun 23, 2021
Edna Faye Barefoot Hiatt, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021. She was born May 25, 1936 in Cumberland County to the late James and Lizzie Barefoot. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Debra Lynn Butler Patterson, and Brenda Kaye Cecil; one sister, and four brothers. She is survived by her children, William...
Larry Clyde Fulp, Sr.
Jun 22, 2021
East Bend - Larry Clyde Fulp Sr., 80, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He was born April 17, 1941 in Forsyth County to the late Aaron Clyde Fulp and Velma Parrish Fulp. Larry retired from Roadway Express after 30 years of service, and owned Larry’s Photography for 29 years. He was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church,...
Gilmer Draughn
Jun 21, 2021
Gilmer Draughn, 88, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2021 at Woltz Hospice Home. He was born August 28, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Samuel and Pearl Draughn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruby Hayes, and Ruth Harris; brothers, Garl Draughn, and Glenn Draughn. He is survived by his loving wife...
Patty Rue Matthews Dowell
Jun 21, 2021
Patty Rue Matthews Dowell, 75, passed away Monday June 21, 2021. She was born August 30, 1945 in Iredell County to the late Marvin Theodore Matthews and Lucy Mozelle Southard Matthews.
Patty was a wonderful wife and life partner to her husband James, and she took care of the household. James says, “She did everything!” Throughout her life, Patty...
Kenneth Ray "Hutch" Hutchens
Jun 21, 2021
Hamptonville – Kenneth Ray “Hutch” Hutchens, 83, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. He was born October 13, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late Earl Hutchens and Pearl Groce Brewbaker. Kenneth retired from Dan Beck Motors after 40 years of service. He was a founding member of Yadkin Country Club and he enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially playing golf...
Avery Loftin Johnson
Jun 20, 2021
Yadkinville – Avery Loftin Johnson, 77, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021. He was born August 29, 1943 in Iredell County to the late Avery Lee Johnson and Lois Anthony Johnson. Avery retired from Unifi after 28 ½ years of service. After retirement, he drove a school bus for several years. Surviving is his wife, Jane Brown Johnson; children, Myron...
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