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Hazel King Royal

Hazel King Royal

Feb 15, 2021

Hazel Bell King Royal, age 91, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. She was born January 17, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Miles and Neillie Porter King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Green Royal; a granddaughter, Sarah Whitaker, and fifteen brothers, and sisters. She is survived by her children,...

William Henry Trivette

William Henry Trivette

Feb 14, 2021

William Henry Trivette, 87, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was born May 14, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Ed and Ola Norman Trivette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Aubrey Trivette. Henry is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pearl Wells Trivette; son, David William (Sandy) Trivette; daughter,...

John Anderson Hauser

John Anderson Hauser

Feb 14, 2021

John Anderson Hauser, “J. A.”,80, of East Bend passed away at his home Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was born in the Flint Hill community of Yadkin County on January 4, 1941, to the late Turner Wesley and Edith Hobson Hauser and is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Linda Norman Hauser; son, Greg (Laurie) Hauser; daughter, Johnna...

Doris Speer Gunter

Doris Speer Gunter

Feb 13, 2021

Mocksville Mrs. Doris Speer Gunter, 92, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Willowbrook Rehab Center. Mrs. Gunter was born May 19, 1928 in Yadkin County to Eriv and Myrtle Collins Speer. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and enjoyed quilting and word searches. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gunter was preceded in death by her husband,...

Karmen Jensen Buie

Karmen Jensen Buie

Feb 13, 2021

Ms. Karmen Jensen Buie, 24, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Thomasville Medical Center. Karmen was born July 9, 1996 in Forsyth County to David Raye Buie, Jr. and Teresa Hudspeth Buie. She was a graduate of Starmount High School, where she was a cheerleader and played softball. Karmen had an infectious smile that would light up a room....

Jessie Wayne Marshall

Jessie Wayne Marshall

Feb 13, 2021

Elkin Mr. Jessie “Wayne” Marshall, 79, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home. Mr. Marshall was born August 6, 1941 in Surry County to John Everette and Pauline Hayes Marshall. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, Mr. Marshall was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanettie Layell. He is survived by his loving wife...

Ruby Jane Groce Eddleman Powe

Ruby Jane Groce Eddleman Powe

Feb 13, 2021

Mocksville Ruby Jane Groce Eddleman Powe, 74, passed away on Saturday February 13, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on August 28, 1946 in Yadkin County, NC; daughter of the late; David Groce and Laura Beamon Groce. Other than her parents, son, Allen Robert Eddleman and a granddaughter, Emily Jane Eddleman. Survivors include her loving husband,...

Jerry Keith Kimmer

Jerry Keith Kimmer

Feb 12, 2021

Yadkinville – Jerry Keith Kimmer, 59, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born January 1, 1962 in Yadkin County. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Garvey Hayes, maternal grandmother, Mae Greer Hayes; paternal grandfather, Willis Green Kimmer; paternal grandmother, Ethel Mosteller Kimmer. Mr. Kimmer worked with the Town of Mocksville Maintenance Dept. for several...

Nellie Snow Bullin

Nellie Snow Bullin

Feb 11, 2021

Boonville Mrs. Nellie Ruth Snow Bullin, 86, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Mrs. Bullin was born May 9, 1934 in Yadkin County to Charlie and Alma Driver Snow. She was a lifelong member of Charity Baptist Church. Mrs. Bullin enjoyed camping and hiking with her husband. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bullin was...

Andrew David Brooks

Andrew David Brooks

Feb 10, 2021

Andrew David Brooks, 60, passed away on Wednesday February 10, 2021 at Maine Medical Center in Portland Maine. He was born on April 19, 1960 in Yadkin County, NC; son of the late; Bobby Glenn Brooks and Jo Ann Simpson Brooks. He is survived by his sister Shelia (Mike) Weathers, and nephews; Matthew Weathers and Brooks (Kelsey) Weathers. Andy attended...

Louise Southard Trivette

Louise Southard Trivette

Feb 9, 2021

Mocksville Mrs. Nancy Louise Southard Trivette, 80, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her family. Mrs. Trivette was born February 24, 1940 in Yadkin County to Clarence Conway and Dora Vanhoy Southard. She was a member of Northwood Baptist Church and dearly loved her church family. She retired from...

Susan Lashmit Wadkins

Susan Lashmit Wadkins

Feb 7, 2021

Winston Salem Mrs. Susan Diane Lashmit Wadkins, 66, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Kernersville Medical Center. Mrs. Wadkins was born August 31, 1954 in Forsyth County to Fred and Mildred Day Lashmit. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wadkins was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby H. Wadkins; a sister, Joann Wishon; and four brothers, Paul Lashmit,...

Melba Prim Hutchens

Melba Prim Hutchens

Feb 7, 2021

Melba Prim Hucthens,98, passed away on Sunday February 7, 2021 at Yadkin Nursing Center. She was born on September 3, 1922 in Yadkin County, NC; daughter of the late; Roy Johnson Prim and Ila Rose Vestal Prim. Other than her parents, her husband, Charlie Franklin Hutchens, 2 stepsons, Francis “Skip” Hutchens and Charles Dan Hutchens, sister, Laverne Prim Matthews, brother,...

Harold Dean Chandler

Harold Dean Chandler

Feb 6, 2021

East Bend – Harold Dean Chandler, 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 6, 2021. He was born August 23, 1949 in Yadkin County to the late Gurney and Esther Hawks Chandler. Dean was the founder of Believers Baptist and was their Pastor for over 15 years. He loved his church and his church family. Dean...

Blanche Bernice Hill

Blanche Bernice Hill

Feb 6, 2021

Blanche Bernice “Big Momma” Hill, 88, gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was born October 15, 1933 in Davie County to the late Helius Cuthrell and Louise Tomlin Harding. She was a life-long member or Tabernacle United Church of Christ where she served as a Gospel Choir member, Deaconess, Missionary, and enjoyed going to anybody’s revival....

Jimmy Lee "Johnny" Revels

Jimmy Lee "Johnny" Revels

Feb 4, 2021

Jimmy Lee “Johnny” Revels, 74, passed away Thursday February 4, 2021. He was born January 13, 1947 in Davie County to the late William Leroy Revels and Annie Mae Turner Revels. He was a lifelong member of Davie County in the Chinquapin Community. He was employed at J. M. McKnight and sons for many years then retired from Sheffield Lumber...

James Henry Cheek

James Henry Cheek

Feb 3, 2021

Winston-Salem – James Henry Cheek, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born September 3, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Joseph and Rachel Stokes Cheek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Johnson Cheek; brother, Bobby Cheek. Surviving are his children, Greg Cheek, Angela Cheek; grandchildren, Joshua (Christian) Robertson,...

John "Johnny" Franklin Eldridge, Sr.

John "Johnny" Franklin Eldridge, Sr.

Feb 2, 2021

John “Johnny” Franklin Eldridge, Sr., passed away on Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Pruitt Health Care in Elkin. He was born in Surry County on December 20, 1938; Son of the late Haston Eldridge, and Mongielee Wiles Eldridge Durham. He was preceded in death, by His wife; Louise Coram Eldridge, 2 sisters; Tina Harn and Mary Lee Vogler. John loved...

Dennis Welborn

Dennis Welborn

Feb 2, 2021

Dennis Welborn passed away on February 2, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center, due to complications of COVID-19. Dennis was born on June 2, 1956 to the late Ralph and Beatrice Brooks Welborn. He was of the Baptist Faith.  Dennis loved spending time with his daughters, grandchildren and siblings. He was a hard worker and a great carpenter. In his 45...

Bill Joe Carter

Bill Joe Carter

Feb 1, 2021

Bill Joe Carter passed away on February 1, 2021 at Woltz Hospice Home. Bill was born on February 2, 1933 to the late Ralph Lake and Lina Vestal Carter. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Helen Burgess.  Bill enjoyed spending time outdoors and loved to fish.  He was a proud United States Veteran of the US Army....

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