Obituaries

John Moses Hutchens

John Moses Hutchens

Nov 6, 2021

Mr. John Moses Hutchens, 89, passed away Saturday, November 6th, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Hutchens was born July 2, 1932 in Yadkin County to William Belk and Nellie Spillman Hutchens.  He was a veteran of the US Army, having served in Germany in the 2nd Armored Division in support of NATO during the Korean War.  He enjoyed spending...

Frances Vaudeline Salmons Doss

Frances Vaudeline Salmons Doss

Nov 6, 2021

Doss Yadkinville – Frances Vaudeline Salmons Doss, 97, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 surrounded by loving family. She was born February 14, 1924 in Yadkin County to the late George Clark Salmons and Evella Cozart Salmons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gurney Doss; sisters Texie Lou Joyner, Ruth Hoots; brothers, Beecher...

Ronald Ray Moxley

Ronald Ray Moxley

Nov 5, 2021

Boonville

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Ray Moxley, 73, passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Ronnie was born February 8, 1948 in Yadkin County to Kim and Dorothy Brown Moxley.  He was a member of N. Oak Ridge Baptist Church where he served as treasurer for many years.  Ronnie was a truck driver for several years...

Norah Rayne Smitherman

Norah Rayne Smitherman

Nov 4, 2021

Smitherman

East Bend -  Norah Rayne Smitherman, 17, a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and friend to so many, entered into her eternal reward on Thursday, November 4, 2021.  She was born May 19, 2004 in Forsyth County to her loving parents Rodney and Jennifer Ziglar Smitherman.  Norah was a Senior at Forbush High School where she was an exceptional...

Joanette Johnson Francisco

Joanette Johnson Francisco

Nov 3, 2021

Yadkinville Mrs. Joanette Johnson Francisco, 80, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Mrs. Francisco was born June 15, 1941 in Surry County. She enjoyed traveling, and cooking; always having an extra plate at the table. Mrs. Francisco was preceded in death by her mother, Ida knight; her husband, John Lewis Francisco; two brothers, Jacob and...

Robert Darnell Smith, Jr.

Robert Darnell Smith, Jr.

Oct 31, 2021

Yadkinville Mr. Robert Darnell Smith, Jr., 78, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his home. Mr. Smith was born June 24, 1943 in Bertie County to Robert and Mary Creasy Smith. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Mr. Smith enjoyed riding his tractor, building various projects, and most of all, he loved spending time with his...

Virgie Bell Jarvis

Virgie Bell Jarvis

Oct 31, 2021

North Wilkesboro Mrs. Virgie Lee Bell Jarvis passed October 31, 2021 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice. She was born in Wilkes County, the daughter of Coy and Corabell Bell. She was raised in the Little Brushy Mountains. She had six brothers, Kyle Bell, Alvin Bell, Seavon Bell, Raymond Bell, James Bell, and Stevie Bell. Virgie retired from RJR Tobacco...

Elizabeth Lane Spencer

Elizabeth Lane Spencer

Oct 30, 2021

Spencer East Bend-Elizabeth Elma Lane Spencer, 69, of East Bend, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Yadkin County on March 2, 1952 to Walter Franklin and Elma Niten Lane. She was of the Methodist faith. Elizabeth loved her children and grandchildren and she was a member of Oldtown #355 Order of the...

Harold Samuel Wagoner, Sr.

Harold Samuel Wagoner, Sr.

Oct 30, 2021

HAMPTONVILLE-  Mr. Harold Samuel Wagoner, Sr, 90, of Swaims Church Road passed away peacefully Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born January 20, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Richard Harold and Virginia Mae Groce Wagoner.  Mr. Wagoner worked for several years with Chatham Manufacturing, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Sunbeam, Wall Rope Works,...

Thomas "T.G." Gurney Matthews

Thomas "T.G." Gurney Matthews

Oct 29, 2021

Yadkinville – Thomas “T.G.” Gurney Matthews, 88, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021.  He was Born July 7, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late William Yancey Matthews and Minnie Lineberry Matthews.  Mr. Matthews served in the U.S. Army for 2 years, and was in Japan for 18 months during the Korean War.  He was owner and operator of Matthews...

Michael Dean Trivette

Michael Dean Trivette

Oct 29, 2021

Union Grove

Mr. Michael Dean Trivette, 73, passes away Friday, October 29, 2021.  Mr. Trivette was born June 30, 1948 to Lee and Minnie Weatherman Trivette.  He was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.  Mr. Trivette retired from Lowes Corp.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Trivette was preceded in death by...

Cathy Elizabeth Shaffner

Cathy Elizabeth Shaffner

Oct 28, 2021

Cathy Elizabeth Shaffner passed away Thursday October 28, 2021 at SECU Hospice Home at the age of 68. She was born in Yadkin County on March 6, 1953 and was the daughter of the late Henry Rufus Shaffner, Sr. and Elizabeth Atkins Shaffner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Chad Patrick Beger;...

Sharon Kay Phillips

Sharon Kay Phillips

Oct 27, 2021

Sharon Kay Phillips, 63, passed away Wednesday October 27, 2021. She was born October 3, 1958 in Forsyth County to the late Jones Seldon Phillips and Betty Warren Phillips. Sharon loved to do art work. Surviving are her daughter Nichole (Richard) McCroskey; grandchild Paige McCroskey; brother Richard Wayne Phillips; surviving partner Barry Poteat. A graveside service will be conducted 2:00...

Dinah Willard Husk

Dinah Willard Husk

Oct 27, 2021

Dinah Ann Willard Husk, 60, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. She was born February 21, 1961 in Forsyth County to the late Willie Reid Mullis and Beulah Church Mullis. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Lucky Reid; and brother, Jimmy Willard. Surviving is her husband, Ricky Lee Husk; children, Billy Joe...

Betty Wright Shelton

Betty Wright Shelton

Oct 26, 2021

Shelton East Bend – Betty Jane Wright Shelton, 85, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was born October 7, 1936 in Franklin County, Virginia to the late Issac Stoner Wright and Sarah Guthrie Wright. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Otha Zane Shelton; two grandchildren, Dennie Brumfield, Keisha Dowell; and ten...

Barbara Mooney Freeman

Barbara Mooney Freeman

Oct 25, 2021

Barbara Mooney Freeman, age 77, passed away October 25, 2021. She was born October 3, 1944 in Surry County to the late Hardin Columbus Mooney and Mabel Key Mooney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Emery Freeman; and her brother, H.C. Mooney Jr. Mrs. Freeman was a faithful member of Arlington First...

James Taylor Gregory

James Taylor Gregory

Oct 25, 2021

James Taylor Gregory, 56, of Ronda, NC passed away on October 25, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on May 28, 1965 in Yadkin County, NC; son of the late Albert Lee Gregory and Glenda Lee Oliver Gregory. He worked at Lowe’s Distribution and local mechanic work. Surviving is a daughter; Kelsey Gregory (Erick Straney), grandchildren’s;...

Laura Virginia Kimmer

Laura Virginia Kimmer

Oct 23, 2021

Ms. Laura Virginia Martin Kimmer, age 61, of Jonesville passed away on October 23, 2021. Laura was born on September 5, 1960 in Surry County to Donald Harvey and Betty Triplett Martin.  She loved music, Elevation Church in Charlotte, spending time with her grandbabies, and her daughters were her entire world. 

Those left to cherish her memory are her...

Howard Lee Adams

Howard Lee Adams

Oct 20, 2021

Adams Yadkinville-Mr. Howard Lee Adams, 80, of Yadkinville, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at his home. He was born in Yadkin County on July 15, 1941 to Columbus Howard and Axie Ann Mickles Adams. Mr. Adams loved to fish and was an excellent musician. He was a Christian and loved his Lord and loved his daughters. He was preceded in...

Rachel Jackson Brandon

Rachel Jackson Brandon

Oct 19, 2021

Yadkinville Mrs. Rachel Lynn Jackson Brandon, 75, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Rachel was born January 29, 1946 in Wake County to Roger Ray and Amanda Kathaleen Murphy Jackson. She graduated from UNCG with a degree in music and worked as an elementary school teacher for several years. She was a member of First...