Obituaries

Bobby Joe Gentry

Bobby Joe Gentry

Aug 4, 2021

Harmony - Bobby Joe Gentry, 78, passed away on August 4th, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side. Bobby had been in declining health for many years and when Linda was told more than 30 years ago, he needed to be placed in a facility, she told the doctors she married him for better or worse,...

Steven Joseph Gilbuena

Steven Joseph Gilbuena

Aug 1, 2021

Gilbuena

Yadkinville-  Mr. Steven Joseph Gilbuena, 80, of Brawley Road passed away peacefully Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home.  He was born May 31, 1941 in San Francisco, Ca to the late Ricardo Gilbuena and Carmen Lara Gilbuena.  Mr. Gilbuena retired as a machinist in the Aerospace Industry working with the Space Shuttle, and recently had worked with J.S....

Thomas Bennett "Benny" Steelman

Thomas Bennett "Benny" Steelman

Jul 31, 2021

Mr. Thomas Bennett “Benny” Steelman, 86, of Boonville, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home. He was born July 10, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Arlie and Edith Combs Steelman.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Steelman was preceded in death by his loving wife, Colene Kimmer Steelman and by a grandson, James Steelman.  Mr. Steelman...

Donna Pardue Ashley

Donna Pardue Ashley

Jul 31, 2021

Beloved mother, devoted grandmother, sister and friend, Donna Jean Pardue Ashley, 68, passed away peacefully at her home on July 31, 2021. Donna was born on October 16, 1952 in Yadkinville, NC. She was the daughter of Betty Jo Pinnix (Thomas Milton Pinnix) and niece to Ruby Williams Vestal, who raised Donna most of her life. She was proceeded in...

John Nelson Glenn

John Nelson Glenn

Jul 31, 2021

John Nelson Glenn, 95, passed away on Saturday July 31, 2021. He was born February 9, 1926 in Yadkin County to the late Henry Glenn and Laura Armstrong Glenn. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday August 4, 2021 at New Birth Worship Center by Dr. James Hunt. Gentry Family Funeral Service in East Bend is serving...

Johnny Harold Bunton

Johnny Harold Bunton

Jul 27, 2021

HARMONY-  Mr. Johnny Harold Bunton, 84, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Yadkin Nursing Center.  He was born June 8, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Manley and Verlie Wallace Bunton.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Bunton; 2 sisters, Pansy Wood, Reba Russell; and a brother, James Robert...

Alisha Nicole Shermer

Alisha Nicole Shermer

Jul 27, 2021

Yadkinville

Ms. Alisha Nicole Shermer, 30, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021.  Alisha was born March 22, 1991 in Surry County to Kenny Ray Shermer and Bridgette Smith Shermer.  She attended West Yadkin Elementary and Croatan High School. 

Alisha was preceded in death by her grandparents, George Shermer, Peggy Cook, and Gary Smith; and a step brother, Dillon Vestal. ...

Mark Anthony Sparks

Mark Anthony Sparks

Jul 27, 2021

Jonesville

Mr. Mark Anthony Sparks, 58, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Hugh Chatham Hospital.  Mark was born February 12, 1963 in Surry County to Fred and Mary Brooks Sparks.  He was a 1981 graduate of Forbush High School and enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing, and watching NASCAR.  More than anything, Mark enjoyed spending time with his family.

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Paul Jeffrey Noe

Paul Jeffrey Noe

Jul 26, 2021

Yadkinville

Paul Jeffrey Noe, 58, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at NH Forsyth Medical Center.  Jeff was born July 14, 1963 in Martinsville, VA, the son of Paul Carter Noe, Jr. and Elouise Horne Noe.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 39 years, Sandra Duncan Noe; a son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey David (Micah) Noe;...

Frankie Boles Fletcher

Frankie Boles Fletcher

Jul 26, 2021

East Bend Mrs. Frankie Dianne Boles Fletcher, 73, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Fletcher was born August 7, 1947 in Forsyth County to Odell Frank and Helen Long Boles. She enjoyed cross stitching, reading and spending time with her cats. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Fletcher was preceded in death by...

Lois Bryant Hutchens

Lois Bryant Hutchens

Jul 25, 2021

YADKINVILLE-  Mrs. Lois Bryant Hutchens, 89, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the home of her daughter.  She was born July 12, 1932 in Surry County to the late Dillard Abran and Octive Coe Bryant.  Mrs. Hutchens was retired from Western Electric and Lucent Technologies with 35 years of service.  She was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Baptist...

Marshall Franklin Casstevens

Marshall Franklin Casstevens

Jul 24, 2021

Casstevens

Boonville-  Mr. Marshall Franklin Casstevens, 75, of Center Road passed away peacefully Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.  He was born August 6, 1945 in Surry County to the late Sidney Frank and Mary Ethel Holcomb Casstevens.  Mr. Casstevens worked for several years with Chatham Manufacturing, Unifi, and recently with Kewaunee of Statesville.  He was a...

Sandra Wooten Davis

Sandra Wooten Davis

Jul 23, 2021

Yadkinville – Sandra Judith Wooten Davis, 80, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021. She was born June 27, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Clarence Henry Wooten and Ruby Warden Wooten. In addition to the parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Clingman Davis; brother, Gary C. Wooten. Surviving are daughters, Robin Stansberry, Judith (Timothy) Hoots;...

Sharon "Candy" Marie Thompson

Sharon "Candy" Marie Thompson

Jul 20, 2021

Sharon “Candy” Marie Thompson, 30, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2021. She was born May 18, 1991 in Forsyth County to Mickey James Dewalt, and Sherry Marie Thompson. She was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony McClelland; grandfather, Michael Chaffin; great grandmother, Julia Mae Dalton; great grandfather, Bill Dalton; uncles, Derrick Dewalt, James Dewalt; aunts, Evelyn Dewalt, Belinda Dewalt;...

Nancy Gentry Scott

Nancy Gentry Scott

Jul 17, 2021

Yadkinville Mrs. Nancy Gentry Scott, 81, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Scott was born August 30, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Harvey and Loraine Darnell Gentry. Mrs. Scott graduated from Boonville High School and received a Bachelor's degree in education from Appalachian State Teachers College. She was a member of Union Grove...

Margaret Anderson Vestal

Margaret Anderson Vestal

Jul 17, 2021

Yadkinville Mrs. Margaret Ann Anderson Vestal, 82, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Vestal was born March 25, 1939 in Iredell County to Vernie and Elsie Jackson Anderson. She was a member of Courtney Baptist Church for more than 30 years. Mrs. Vestal worked at Crownwood in Mocksville for over 20 years and she worked at...

Amanda Cline Nieft

Amanda Cline Nieft

Jul 15, 2021

Mocksville

Mrs. Amanda Deanne Cline Nieft, 44, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Amanda was born January 24, 1977 in Forsyth County to Thomas and Linda Childress Cline.  She was a nurse in the PICU at Brenner’s Children’s Hospital, where she loved her job and the children she cared for.  Amanda was a wonderful...

GW Goins, Jr.

GW Goins, Jr.

Jul 14, 2021

East Bend

Mr. GW Goins Jr., 49, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021. He was born October 10, 1972 to the late GW Goins Sr. and Doris Marie Abbott Goins. He enjoyed listening to music, hanging out at the river, hiking and camping with his family, and taking long drives. 

Our beloved Jr. Goins was a husband, father, brother,...

April Hunt Harper

April Hunt Harper

Jul 13, 2021

East Bend

April Christina Hunt Harper came into this world April 14, 1979.  She left this world to go to her eternal home suddenly and peacefully on July 13, 2021.  At 42 years young, it was way too soon for all of us left behind.  She had many “loves” in her life.  First of all, her Lord and Savior; her...

Sue Hupp Brown

Sue Hupp Brown

Jul 13, 2021

Brown

EAST BEND-  Mrs. Sue Hupp Brown, 73, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at her home.  She was born May 2, 1948 in Yadkin County to the late Philip Joshua and Ruth Smitherman Hupp.  Mrs. Brown was retired with 32 years of service in the Cytogenetics Lab at Wake Forest Baptist Health.  She was an active and faithful member...