Obituaries
Carol S. Shore
Oct 19, 2021
I, Carol Frances Shore Shore, “the Hat Lady”, am writing my own obituary. Most of my life was spent in Boonville, NC. My parents were William Vance Shore and Vonnie Marie Coram Shore. I graduated from Boonville High School and Appalachian State Teachers College.
I was married to Ray W. Shore a month after college graduation and was supposed to...
Shirley Willard Branson
Oct 18, 2021
Branson
Yadkinville- Ms. Shirley Ann Willard Branson, 79, of Hemlock Street passed away peacefully Monday, October 18, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born May 15, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Luther Franklin and Lola Beth Driver Willard. Ms. Branson worked in several different departments of Forsyth County Government for 32 years before retiring in the County...
Jerry Swaim Gillespie
Oct 17, 2021
Jerry Sue Swaim Gillespie, age 85, passed away October 17, 2021. She was born December 6, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Melvin Davis Swaim and Sarah Elizabeth Chambers Swaim. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Banner “J.B.” Gillespie. She is survived by her son, James (Regina) Gillespie, grandchildren, John...
Bobby Gene Meadows
Oct 16, 2021
Winston-Salem – Bobby Gene Meadows, 51, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021. He was born October 31, 1969 in Yadkin County to the late John Russell Meadows and Dolly Jane Chapman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert Chapman. Surviving are his children, Kayla (Ethan) Collins, Amanda Boyles; sister, Tammy (Tony) Bowers;...
Marie Moss Snow
Oct 16, 2021
Snow East Bend-Nora Marie Moss Snow, 87, of Clemmons, died peacefully at her home Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was born in Yadkin County on October 7, 1934 to Zenith and Sally Ann Doss Moss. Mrs. Snow loved to dance and cook for her family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Harvey Lee Bowman
Oct 14, 2021
Mr. Harvey Lee Bowman (Pa Harvey), 77, saw the face of his Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Harvey was born on January 19, 1944, in Forsyth County to Reba Newman Bowman and Arthur Alexander Bowman. He became a Christian at the age of 14 and always had his family in church. He was a...
Romie Richard Hutchens
Oct 14, 2021
Romie R Hutchens born 6-14-1939, passed away on 10-14-2021. A tobacco farmer of 15 years. He retired in 2010 from Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed traveling to Pigeon Forge, TN, fishing, working on his vehicles, and sitting on the front porch with his loving dog Toby. He was proceeded in death by his son Edwin Gray, parents, Robey Hutchens...
Evelyn Ferguson Berry
Oct 14, 2021
Evelyn Sue Ferguson Berry, age 65, of Jonesville passed away on October 14, 2021. Evelyn was born on February 18, 1956 in Wilkes County to the late James Richard and Minnie Barnes Ferguson. She is survived by her children, Angela (Kelly) Denise Ferguson Powell, Michelle (Leroy) Berry Church; grandchildren, Mashyia A. Berry, Taylasia M. Berry, Makalyn Ferguson, Laylia Powell, Keyauna...
Wilburn Leo "Boonie" Whitman
Oct 14, 2021
Wilburn Leo “Boonie” Whitman, Jr., 88, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was born November 19, 1932 in Forsyth County to the late Wilburn Leo Whitman and Nedra Newsome Whitman. Mr. Whitman served in the US Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his family, flying model airplanes, and riding Harleys. He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Joseph Anthony Gallagher
Oct 13, 2021
Joseph “Joey Apollo” Anthony Gallagher entered the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. He was surrounded by his family and was finally released from his earthly pain and entered into the perfect gates of Heaven. Mr. Gallagher was loved by everyone who knew him and when he was able to, he enjoyed spending time bird watching, doing...
Mary (Bitsy) Martin Moxley
Oct 13, 2021
Mary (Bitsy) Martin Moxley passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Yadkin Nursing Center at the age of 92. She was born on September 8, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Turner Martin and Jettie Shew Martin of Jonesville, NC. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Fred M. Moxley. Mary is survived...
Sammy Dean Smith
Oct 12, 2021
Smith Boonville – Sammy Dean Smith, 48, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He was born June 9, 1973 in Surry County to Floyd Smith and Vicky Hardy (Mike) Joyce. Sammy was a loyal employee for over 29 years at Unifi, Inc. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his children, Craig Smith, Jenny Smith, Stacy (Cody)...
James "Jimmy" Archie Hensley
Oct 12, 2021
Mr. James “Jimmy” Archie Hensley, age 82, of Jonesville passed away on October 12, 2021. Jimmy was born on January 21, 1939 in Surry County to Albia and Edna Hall Hensley. In addition to his parents Jimmy was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Hudson; brother, Robert Hensley; and Clifton & Azzie Mooney, who cared for him as a...
Jerry Lynn Stout
Oct 12, 2021
Jerry Lynn Stout, 72, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his family on October 12th, 2021. He was born October 1st 1949 in Surry County to the late John Rufus Stout and Ividell Pardue Stout. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Ann McGrady and brother Joel Carlyle. Mr. Stout was...
Gina Laraine Moxley
Oct 12, 2021
Gina Laraine Moxley, 55, of Boonville passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. She was born in Surry County on June 25, 1966 to Charles Moxley and Brenda Garris. She was preceded in death by her father. Surviving is her husband, Randy Everhart; son, Robby Sinon; son, Chris Sinon (Destiny Fuchs); and grandson Caden. Gina was also survived by numerous uncles,...
William Ray Collins
Oct 9, 2021
Yadkinville Mr. William Ray Collins, 51, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. William was born August 29, 1970 in Surry County to Charles and Phyllis Lyles Collins. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, carpentry, and spending time with family and friends. William’s most prized possessions were his children and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, William is survived...
Anne Hutchens Taylor
Oct 7, 2021
Taylor
East Bend- Mrs. Anne Hutchens Taylor, 83, of Enon community passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born July 30, 1938 in Forsyth County to the late Ervin and Irene Irvin Hutchens. Mrs. Taylor worked at Hanes Hosiery and several years with Grandview Grocery Store. She was a faithful and...
Marty Allen Powell
Oct 6, 2021
Powell East Bend-Mr. Marty Allen Powell, 60, 0f East Bend, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his home. He was born in Forsyth County on September 25, 1961 to Henry Martin and Carol Matthews Powell. Marty was a talented artist and loved to paint. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Matthews Powell. Surviving are his father,...
Christopher Eric Watkins
Oct 6, 2021
Yadkinville
Mr. Christopher Eric Watkins, 50, passed away Wednesday, October 06, 2021 at his home. Mr. Watkins was born August 2, 1971 in Forsyth County to Ronald Gray Watkins and Linda Baity Mitchell. He was a lifelong member of Huntsville Baptist Church. He enjoyed being a K-9 Training Officer, riding horses, and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Watkins retired...
Shirley Davis Baugus
Oct 5, 2021
Yadkinville Mrs. Shirley Katherine Trail Davis Baugus, 83, passed away Tuesday, October 05, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Baugus was born February 2, 1938 in Tazewell VA to Rufus and Sarah Hogsten Trail. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Baugus was preceded in death by her first husband, John Henry Davis. She is survived by her husband of thirteen years,...