Obituaries

Tina Rhodes Icenhour

Tina Rhodes Icenhour

Dec 7, 2021

Yadkinville – Tina Christine Rhodes Icenhour, 56, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021. She was born July 14, 1965 in Yadkin County. She was preceded in death by father, Kenneth Ray Rhodes; brother, Kenneth Mitchell Rhodes. Surviving is her husband, Franklin Gene Icenhour; daughter, Angelica Icenhour; mother, Linda Gay Wells; sister, Crystal (Dwayne) Lynch; brother, Stephen (Donna) Rhodes; and four...

Gale Redden Norman

Gale Redden Norman

Dec 6, 2021

Gale Redden Norman, 75, passed away Monday December 6, 2021. She was born October 21, 1946 in Henderson County to the late Harley Rickman Redden and Helen Louise McCarson Redden. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dean Ray Norman. Surviving are her son Rickman Dean Norman and wife Tammy; sisters Annette Goetz, Judy Hill. The family...

Bonnie Sue Ford

Bonnie Sue Ford

Dec 5, 2021

Bonnie Sue Ball Ford transcended this earthly realm on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, to reunite with her mother and father in the Lord’s radiant embrace. 1 Corinthians 15:43: It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. She was born on July 11, 1952, to Grace and Dallas Ball....

Benny Warren Swaim

Benny Warren Swaim

Dec 5, 2021

Benny Warren Swaim, 76, passed away Sunday December 5, 2021. He was born June 21, 1945 in Yadkin County to the late James Clinton Swaim and Daisy Wagoner. Mr. Swaim owned and operated a paint and body shop since 1972.  His hobbies included racing, old cars, his four children, loved work, gardening, loved to give to others, he knew a...

"Whitey" Kenneth Hutchens

"Whitey" Kenneth Hutchens

Dec 4, 2021

“Whitey” Kenneth Ray Hutchens, age 84, passed away December 4, 2021. He was born March 15, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Wilson Ray Hutchens and Nancy Steelman Hutchens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson David Mabe, and 2 brothers, Larry Hutchens, and Albert Hutchens. He is survived by his beloved wife...

Mack McKinney

Mack McKinney

Dec 3, 2021

Boonville

Mr. Mack McKinney, 87, passed away Friday, December 03, 2021 at Pruitt Healthcare.  Mr. McKinney was born October 16, 1934 to Charlie and Ellie Navy McKinney.  He enjoyed raising a garden, hunting, and repairing small engines.  He worked as a tobacco farmer for many years and also for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. 

In addition to his parents, Mr....

Debbie McBride Matthews

Debbie McBride Matthews

Dec 3, 2021

East Bend It is with great sadness that the family of Debbie Matthews announces her departure from this world on Friday, December 3, 2021, at her home in East Bend, NC. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 44 years, John Matthews, her daughter Johnna Matthews and her grand furry-child, Mr. T. She was predeceased by her parents, Edward...

Lillie Mae Sneed Steelman

Lillie Mae Sneed Steelman

Dec 3, 2021

 On Friday December 3, 2021 our beloved mother left this world to join our dad in glory.  Our sweet mother Lillie Mae Sneed Steelman was born November 12, 1944 to Charlie and Necie Sneed of Boonville.  She graduated from Courtney High School in 1963. She then went to nursing school and graduated with her LPN.  She went on to marry...

Linda Kaye Hayes Baity

Linda Kaye Hayes Baity

Dec 1, 2021

Baity

Yadkinville-Linda Kaye Hayes Baity, 72, of Yadkinville, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her home. She was born in Forsyth County on March 4, 1949 to Paul and Leona Marion Hayes. Linda loved to garden, cook, and her crafts. She was a mother to everyone and the light of her world was her grandchildren. In addition to her parents,...

William Matthew Whitaker

William Matthew Whitaker

Nov 29, 2021

Hamptonville

Mr. William Matthew Whitaker, 33, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021.  Matt was born April 23, 1988 in Forsyth County to Jeffrey and Elizabeth Brendle Whitaker.  He enjoyed working out at the gym, but his greatest joy was spending time with his nephew Hayden. 

Matt was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Laura Brendle and Mildred Walker; and...

Larry Sherman Renegar

Larry Sherman Renegar

Nov 29, 2021

Winston-Salem Mr. Larry Sherman Renegar, 78, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at his home. Mr. Renegar was born November 9, 1943 in Iredell County to the late Joseph Sherman and DeEtte Wooten Renegar. He graduated from West Yadkin High School in 1962 and Wake Forest University in 1966. Mr. Renegar retired from R.J. Reynolds as a Senior Systems Analyst...

Debbie Jean Moberly

Debbie Jean Moberly

Nov 29, 2021

Yadkinville Ms. Debbie Jean Moberly, 58, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. Ms. Moberly was born November 18, 1963 in Orange County, California to Donald Moberly and Jean Murphy-Weaver. In her younger years, Debbie volunteered as a fire fighter, EMT personnel, civil defense worker, and many other roles dedicated to helping people in the communities she lived. Ms. Moberly was...

Helen Roberts Morrison

Helen Roberts Morrison

Nov 28, 2021

Boonville Mrs. Helen Virginia Snow Roberts Morrison, 94, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Morrison was born January 10, 1927 in Wilkes County to Lonnie Blackburn and Vena Scott Snow. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church where she was a member of the Women’s Christian Circle. Mrs. Morrison enjoyed needlework, gardening and helping...

Jose Concepicon Maya Chavez

Jose Concepicon Maya Chavez

Nov 26, 2021

Jose Concepcion Maya Chavez, 76, passed away Friday November 26, 2021. He was born February 2, 1945 in Mexico to the late Juan Maya and Maria Luisa Chavez.  Proceeded in death by parents; brother Ignacio Maya Chavez; great grandchild Isabel Barbosa.  Surviving is his wife Ofelia Mendez Jaimez; nine children Avelina Martinez, Telesforo Flores, Margarita Flores, Candelaria Maya, Carmela Maya...

Betty Jo Lowe Wyatt

Betty Jo Lowe Wyatt

Nov 26, 2021

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

                                             August 11, 1936                                    November 26, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jo Lowe Underwood Wyatt, 85, went home to her Lord and Savior...

Charles Leon Parker

Charles Leon Parker

Nov 25, 2021

Yadkinville - Charles Leon Parker, 75, went to be with his Heavenly Father early in the morning of Thanksgiving, November 25, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born November 15, 1946 in Yadkin County to the late Tandy Early Parker and Lois Hutchens Parker. He was a shining example of a family man and a leader in...

Ralph Morton Barker

Ralph Morton Barker

Nov 25, 2021

Mr. Ralph M. Barker, 82, of Courtney Church Road passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Walnut Ridge Assisted Living in Walnut Cove, NC. He was born January 12, 1939 in Salisbury, NC to the late Thomas Ralph and Elizabeth Morton Barker. Mr. Barker was retired from the Internal Revenue Service with over 30 years of service. He was an...

Richard Eugene Straughn

Richard Eugene Straughn

Nov 22, 2021

Mr. Richard Eugene Straughn, 76, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born March 26, 1945 in Guilford County to the late Lawrence Straughn and Oney Caviness Straughn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters, and 4 brothers. He is survived by his loving wife, Alice Sweatman Straughn; children, Ashley Ostrout, Rhea Straughn,...

Peggy Joyce Eskridge

Peggy Joyce Eskridge

Nov 22, 2021

Mrs. Peggy H. Eskridge, 81, passed away Monday November 22, 2021 at her home.  Peggy was born March 27, 1940 in Wilkes County, NC; daughter of the late Jeter L. Haynes and Cleo Harrell Haynes. She is preceded in death, other than her parents, her husband, Louie Michael Eskridge and 2 sisters. She is survived by her two sons; Michael...

Dorman Claryce Pinnix

Dorman Claryce Pinnix

Nov 22, 2021

Pinnix

Ronda-Mr. Dorman Claryce Pinnix, 94, of Ronda, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at Iredell Hospital in Statesville. He was born in Yadkin County on August 26, 1927 to Milo and Augusta Shore Pinnix. He was a farmer and carpenter, and loved gardening. He enjoyed all animals. Mr. Pinnix served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death...