Obituaries

Alexander Wallace

Alexander Wallace

Nov 21, 2021

Yadkinville – Dr. Alexander Wallace, 95, went to be with His Lord and Savior on November 21, 2021. He was born May 31, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Esther Wallace; brothers, Connie Woluewich, Ivan Woluewich. Surviving are his daughters, Kathleen (David) Wagner, Cynthia Kupfer; grandchildren, Brianna Wagner, Trey (Hailey) Kupfer, Alexander Kupfer; great grandchildren, Aiden...

Thomas "Larry" Swaim

Thomas "Larry" Swaim

Nov 20, 2021

Statesville

Mr. Thomas “Larry” Swaim, 73, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Mr. Swaim was born January 15, 1948 in Surry County to Paul and Minnie Brooks Swaim.  He enjoyed fishing, his tractors, and riding horses and go carts. 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Swaim was preceded in death by a sister,...

Ruby Ruth Huie Matthews

Ruby Ruth Huie Matthews

Nov 20, 2021

East Bend

Ruby Ruth Huie Matthews, 92, of East Bend went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2021, surrounded by family at her home. Mrs. Matthews was born on November 2, 1929, in Wilkes County, to the late Rev. John “Milo” and Pearlie Hawkins Huie. Mrs. Matthews was a member of Forbush Friends Meeting and will be...

Brandon Lee Heath

Brandon Lee Heath

Nov 19, 2021

Pinnacle

Brandon Lee Heath, 28, of Pinnacle, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born in Forsyth County on May 23, 1993 to Dennis Gross and Tiffinie Ann Pearman Parker. Brandon loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar. He also loved the outdoors and hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his grandparents...

Louise Mathis Chappell

Louise Mathis Chappell

Nov 18, 2021

Jonesville

Mrs. Louise Mathis Chappell, age 90, passed away at home, on November 18, 2021. Louise was born in Wilkes County on December 23, 1930 to the late Naomie Mathis.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Cloyce Chappell; son, Mark Harold Chappell.

Louise was a great cook and a wonderful homemaker.  She enjoyed spending time at...

Larry Lee Hemric

Larry Lee Hemric

Nov 18, 2021

Jonesville Mr. Larry Lee Hemric, 67, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home. Mr. Hemric was born December 24, 1953 in Surry County to Roy and Peggy Byrd Hemric. He enjoyed classic cars, shooting pool, and motorcycles. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hemric was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Spicer; a sister-in-law, Peggy Morales; and...

Carol Royall Stewart

Carol Royall Stewart

Nov 17, 2021

Harmony

Mrs. Carol Jean Royall Stewart, 76, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Stewart was born March 23, 1945 in Yadkin County to John D. and Gladys Vickers Royall.  She enjoyed taking Sunday drives and scrolling on Facebook. 

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Marty Parks;...

Billy "Thumb" Hall Williams

Billy "Thumb" Hall Williams

Nov 17, 2021

Williams East Bend- Mr. Billy Hall “Thumb” Williams, 88, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 surrounded by his family. Billy was born on March 19, 1933 to the late Rob and Cleo Hall Williams in East Bend, NC, Billy was a member of Union Cross Friends Church. He retired from Western Electric/AT&T with 37...

Larry William Reece

Larry William Reece

Nov 16, 2021

Mr. Larry William Reece, age 75, of Boonville, NC, passed away on November 16, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1946 in Yadkin County, NC to the late William Henry Reece and Lethia Hutchens Reece. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Karen C. Recce, his brothers, Monroe (Lucy) Reece, Genie Reece...

Thomas Carl Vestal, Jr.

Thomas Carl Vestal, Jr.

Nov 16, 2021

Vestal

BOONVILLE- Mr. Thomas Carl Vestal, Jr., 74, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born June 25, 1947 in Yadkin County to the late Thomas Carl Vestal, Sr, and Ellie Nance Vestal.  Mr. Vestal was retired with over 35 years of service with Westinghouse Inc.  He was a lifelong member of Charity Baptist Church...

Aubrey Lee Brown

Aubrey Lee Brown

Nov 16, 2021

Hamptonville

Mr. Aubrey Lee Brown, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021.  Mr. Brown was born August 23, 1929 in Yadkin County to Pet and Mamie Murphy Brown.  He served in the US Air Force, retiring after 20 years of service with rank of Master Sergeant.  Mr. Brown was a member of Longtown Methodist Church, and a member of the...

Robert Calvin Lytton

Robert Calvin Lytton

Nov 14, 2021

Yadkinville Mr. Robert Calvin Lytton, 66, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at his home. Mr. Lytton was born December 8, 1954 in Gaston County to Frank and Viola Raxter Lytton. He enjoyed working on cars with his grandson Dustin and playing cards with his granddaughter Alexis. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lytton was preceded in death by step...

Diane Ownby Cooper

Diane Ownby Cooper

Nov 13, 2021

Patricia Diane Ownby Cooper, 66, passed away Saturday November 13, 2021. She was born December 17, 1954 In Blount County TN, to the late Pinky L. Ownby and Wilma Jean Lynn Ownby, Mrs. Cooper enjoyed spending time with her family. Diane was a member of the Church of Christ. She was baptized into Christ at South Fork Church of Christ...

Rebecca Minor Renegar

Rebecca Minor Renegar

Nov 12, 2021

Mrs. Rebecca Lucille Minor Renegar, 57, passed away Friday November 12, 2021 at her home. Rebecca was born April 15, 1964 in Florida to Charlie Jackson Minor and Lucille Colon Minor. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister; Janice Smith and brother, Ricky Minor. She is survived by her husband, Donald Gray Renegar, three sisters; Donna Gail Cagle,...

Donald Hervey Martin

Donald Hervey Martin

Nov 11, 2021

Donald Hervey Martin, 85, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was born March 27, 1936 in Surry County to the late Hervey and Artie Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Laura Martin Kimmer; sisters, Patsy Martin, Colleen Martin; and his brothers, Ted Martin, and Tommy Martin. He is survived by his...

Cindy Smith Brown

Cindy Smith Brown

Nov 11, 2021

Yadkinville – Cynthia “Cindy” Lou Smith Brown, 66, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. She was born September 6, 1955 in Rowan County to the late June Bailey Smith and Anice Lou Foster Smith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Locksley Brown; son, Russell Gray Wright; and brother, Thomas Smith. Surviving is...

Pamela Gail Fulp Cline

Pamela Gail Fulp Cline

Nov 9, 2021

Pamela Gail Fulp Cline, 66, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday November 9, 2021. She was born May 12, 1955 in Forsyth County to the late Wade Hampton Fulp and Mary Elizabeth Kiger Fulp. Gail was a member of Believers Baptist Church. She proudly drove a school bus for 41 years for Yadkin County Schools. She may have been late...

Shirley Marie Holbrook

Shirley Marie Holbrook

Nov 9, 2021

Shirley Marie Colvard Holbrook, age 85, passed away on November 9, 2021. Shirley was born on May 1, 1936 to the late Ralph & Jessie Vestal Colvard.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Bobby & Larry Colvard; sister, Yvonne Johnson; brother-in-law, Roger Childress; and daughter-in-law, Tonna Holbrook.   

Shirley was a great cook and a wonderful homemaker. ...

Vivian May Adams Harrison

Vivian May Adams Harrison

Nov 8, 2021

Yadkinville – Vivian May Adams Harrison, 95, wife of late George L. Harrison passed away. She was born May 11th 1926 in Yadkin County. Her parents were the late John Wesley and Hattie Bovender Adams and Bill and Permilia Williams Bovender. She graduated Boonville High School in 1942. While in high school, Vivian played basketball. She and her team won...

Royce Gene Ragan

Royce Gene Ragan

Nov 6, 2021

Royce Gene Ragan passed into eternal rest and went home to our Lord on November 6, 2021. Royce was born on September 4th, 1954 in Dumas, Arkansas to Vivian Fregia Ragan and Ross Ragan. Devoted husband of Patti Ragan. Brother of Carolyn, Jerry (Barbara), Ann, Leroy (Kim), Chris, Brenda (Bobby) Henderson, Kenny, Pauline and Janet (Tommy) Ramsey. Preceded in death...