Gentry Family Funeral Service Logo

Obituaries

Clyde "Roger" Reece

Clyde "Roger" Reece

Jan 4, 2025

Boonville - Mr. Clyde “Roger” Reece, 89, passed away on January 4, 2025. Roger was born in Yadkin County on July 23, 1935 to the late Edward Roger Reece and Vernie Mae Jester Reece. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Mae Sneed Reece; sisters, Dorothy R. Jarvis, Annie Pearl R. Shore, Hazel R....

Herman Wade Brown

Herman Wade Brown

Jan 4, 2025

Mr. Herman Wade Brown, 81, of Sugartown Road in Yadkinville, North Carolina, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Born on November 17, 1943, in Yadkin County, he was the son of the late Jesse Wade and Annie Pearl Hobson Brown.

 Herman was a devoted and active member of Union Cross Friends...

Jane Brown Hall

Jane Brown Hall

Jan 3, 2025

Yadkinville - Zetta “Jane” Brown Hall, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 25, 1943, in Yadkin County, she was the daughter of the late Joshua Ford Brown and Lillian Mae Driver Brown. Jane was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose life was a testament to kindness,...

Bertha Hodge Prim

Bertha Hodge Prim

Jan 3, 2025

Prim

East Bend - Mrs. Bertha Hodge Prim, 92, of Nebo Road passed away peacefully Friday, January 3, 2025 at her home. She was born December 16, 1932 in Surry County to the late Walter and Irene Hodge Hodge. Mrs. Prim attended Charity Baptist Church in her earlier years, worked with Astoria Braid in Boonville, was Activity Director for Yadkin Nursing...

Betty Villarreal

Betty Villarreal

Jan 2, 2025

Betty Ann Villarreal, 58, of Hamptonville, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born on October 18, 1966, and was the daughter of the late Decidoro Villarreal and Gregoria Saldivar Villarreal.

Betty embraced life with an unwavering spirit. Always on the go, she thrived on activity and found it difficult to be...

Herbert Blake Tuten

Herbert Blake Tuten

Dec 31, 2024

Hamptonville – Herbert Blake Tuten, 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was born February 24, 1960 to the late Arthur Tuten and Joan Anthony Tuten. He is survived by his wife, Sabrina Reich Tuten; son, Ian Blake (Andrea) Tuten; grandson, Ira Jan Tuten; sister, Suzanne Schiess; brother, Al (Lynn) Tuten. His funeral...

Bobby Lee Hunter

Bobby Lee Hunter

Dec 30, 2024

Bobby Lee Hunter, 83, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024. He was born in Yadkin County to the late William Lee Hunter and Thelma Hutchens Hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Joan Sizemore Hunter; brothers Harvey Hunter, Billy Hunter; sisters Joan Hunter Evans, Jean-Gray Hunter Cockerham. Surviving are his children Donna Hunter, Mike (Kaitlin) Hunter;...

William "Bill" Arthur Cummings, Sr.

William "Bill" Arthur Cummings, Sr.

Dec 29, 2024

William Arthur (Bill) Cummings Sr. On December 29, 2024, William Arthur (Bill) Cummings Sr. (81) peacefully entered the gates of Heaven surrounded by his family. Bill leaves behind a legacy of setting the standard for how a husband and father loves his family. Bill was the example for love of family every day. Bill was born in Hamptonville, NC to...

Randall "Randy" Allison Hoots

Randall "Randy" Allison Hoots

Dec 29, 2024

Yadkinville – Randall “Randy” Allison Hoots, 73, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was born August 8, 1951 in Forsyth County. Randy was an active member at South Oak Ridge Baptist Church. He loved his Lord and loved going to church with his friends. Randy enjoyed spending time with his family, but his pride and joy was his granddaughters....

Dennis Maynard Bryant

Dennis Maynard Bryant

Dec 28, 2024

Mr. Dennis Maynard Bryant, 75, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was born November 8, 1949 in Yadkin County to the late Lester Maynard Bryant and Norma Jean Dinkins Bryant. He was a member of Forbush Baptist Church. Dennis was retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was a Ford car guy, he enjoyed watching TV and when his...

Thomas "Todd" Owen Dunlevy, Jr.

Thomas "Todd" Owen Dunlevy, Jr.

Dec 25, 2024

WINSTON-SALEM - Mr. Thomas Owen “Todd” Dunlevy, Jr. passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was born October 5, 1969 in Forsyth County to Thomas Owen “Tom” Dunlevy, Sr. and Linda Lou Ring Dunlevy. Mr. Dunlevy graduated with a Masters Degree in Computer Science and Engineering. He worked for several years as a computer analyst...

Doris Nicks Draughn

Doris Nicks Draughn

Dec 24, 2024

Doris Nicks Draughn

May 24,1939 - December 24, 2024 (85)

Doris Lee Nicks Draughn was born on May 24,1939 to Luther and Virginia Nicks of Wilkes County. 

Heaven gained an angel on Christmas eve. As Doris reached the pearly gates, Gilmer was there to meet her as he promised when he left her. What a celebration for Jesus’ birthday they had together. Doris...

Cora Alice Cox Tucker

Cora Alice Cox Tucker

Dec 24, 2024

Mrs. Cora Alice Cox Tucker, 76, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. She was born in Surry County on July 18, 1948 to Damon Cox and Wilma Cox. Cora loved The Lord and accepted The Lord into her heart in 1969. She was a member of Northwood Baptist Church and she loved being at church. Cora was a homemaker...

Claude Thomas "Tommy" Joyner

Claude Thomas "Tommy" Joyner

Dec 24, 2024

Joyner

Yadkinville- Mr. Claude Thomas “Tommy” Joyner, 74, of Rome Anthony Road passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 5, 1950 in Surry County to the late Claude and Lula Mae Wells Joyner. Tommy as he was lovingly known by many, worked several years with Dan Beck Ford, Cloverdale Ford, until he started working...

Jimmy Lee Childress

Jimmy Lee Childress

Dec 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Mr. Jimmy Lee Childress, 80, of East Bend at his residence. Jimmy was born March 24, 1944 to the late Gilmer and Hallie Childress in Winston Salem, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Tony Lee Childress; a sister, Hazel Cornelius;...

Deborah Jean Lamb Hutchens

Deborah Jean Lamb Hutchens

Dec 22, 2024

Deborah Jean Lamb Hutchens, 64, passed away Sunday December 22, 2024. She was born January 2, 1960 to the Roy Edward Lamb, Sr. and Dorothy Catherine Fortune Hobson. She enjoyed Puzzles, Gardening, and Yard sale Hopping. She was preceded in death by Her parents, husband Henry Hutchens, Sr.; step son Henry Lee Hutchens, Jr.; brother Roy Edward Lamb, Jr. Surviving...

Robert "Bob" Wood

Robert "Bob" Wood

Dec 16, 2024

Robert “Bob” Wood, 80, passed away peacefully on the 16th of December, 2024. He was born to the late Ernest Weldon Wood and Rhea Carol Cottle in Raleigh County, West Virginia on the 18th of February, 1944. He enjoyed many hobbies like announcing walking horse shows, hunting, and beekeeping. Bob also was an auctioneer and raised hunting dogs. Furthermore, he...

Nancy Nichols Ball

Nancy Nichols Ball

Dec 15, 2024

Elkin – Nancy Lou Nichols Ball, 82, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born March 21, 1942 in Surry County to the late Alonzo Hardin Nichols and Ella Mae White Nichols. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Roger Keith Stanley; father of her children, Roger W. Stanley; sisters, Betty Cave,...

Delmer Eugene Pettit

Delmer Eugene Pettit

Dec 14, 2024

Pettit

EAST BEND – Mr. Delmer E. Pettit, 87, of Forbush Road passed away peacefully Saturday, December 14, 2024 at his home. He was born October 22, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late James and Flossie Mae Omara Pettit. Mr. Pettit was a veteran of the US Army and a member of Faith Community Baptist Church. He was owner and...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Shore Pardue

Elizabeth "Betsy" Shore Pardue

Dec 13, 2024

Elizabeth (Betsy) Shore Pardue, 74, of Yadkinville, passed away this week in her home. Born in 1950, Betsy graduated salutatorian from Forbush High School and went on to attend UNC Greensboro. She worked briefly at Winston Salem Healthcare and in later years became a caregiver to her aunt, cousin and mother. Betsy was a member of Yadkinville Methodist Church and...

Share by: