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Belle Wiles Cranfill

Belle Wiles Cranfill

Feb 1, 2021

Mrs. Martha Belle Wiles Cranfill, age 101, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. She was born January 29, 1920 in Yadkin County to the late George Bynum Wiles and Martha Garner Wiles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Monroe Cranfill; her brothers, Herbert, Tom, and Jack Wiles, and her sister, Annie Wiles...

Betty Jean Hinshaw Trivette

Betty Jean Hinshaw Trivette

Feb 1, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jean Hinshaw Trivette, 89, gained her heavenly wings on Monday February 1, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, ICU. She was born in the Fall Creek area of Yadkin County on February 1 1932; Daughter of the late Oscar Gorrell Hinshaw and Florence Alice Hobson Hinshaw. Betty was a member of Charity Baptist Church and faithfully attended...

David Leon Crabb

David Leon Crabb

Feb 1, 2021

David Leon Crabb, 71, passed away Monday February 1, 2021. He was born August 2, 1949 in Wilkes County to the late Barney Robert Crabb and Emma Lyons Crabb. David was a deacon and member of United Fellowship Church. Surviving are his wife Carolyn Buelin Crabb; daughter Tonya (Jeff) Washam; son Davy (Elizabeth) Crabb; grandchildren Hannah Crabb, Raegan Bennett, Makaela...

Phyllis Powell Shore

Phyllis Powell Shore

Jan 31, 2021

Boonville - Phyllis Powell Shore, 79, passed away January 31, 2021. She was born November 20, 1941 in Davie County to the late Haywood and Louise Bumgarner Powell. She was a member of Deep Creek Friends Meeting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son-in-law Matt Williams. She is survived by her husband of sixty years,...

Nettie Gerldine Sidden

Nettie Gerldine Sidden

Jan 31, 2021

Nettie Sidden passed away on January 31, 2021 at home. Nettie was born on March 8th, 1956 to the late Carl and Katherine Franklin Smith. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Alexis Settle and 2 infant sisters.  Nettie was of the Baptist Faith and attended Charity Hill Baptist Church.  Nettie was a wonderful cook and enjoyed meals...

Christopher "Chris" Charles Stewart

Christopher "Chris" Charles Stewart

Jan 31, 2021

Christopher “Chris” Charles Stewart entered into the arms of his loving Savior Jesus Christ on January 31, 2021. He was surrounded by his family and finally released from his broken body to enter into his perfect one in Heaven. Chris was truly loved by everyone who knew him. As a member of Shady Grove Baptist, he served as a youth...

Rayford Preston Gregory

Rayford Preston Gregory

Jan 30, 2021

Harmony Mr. Rayford Preston Gregory, 76, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Gregory was born May 3, 1944 in Wilkes County to Orville and Minnie Cass Gregory. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gregory was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Mae Flinchum Gregory; two sisters, Erma Lou Flinchum and Sudie Jarvis; and two...

Donald Junior Keaton

Donald Junior Keaton

Jan 30, 2021

Keaton Yadkinville-Mr. Donald Junior Keaton, 73, of Yadkinville peacefully passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at his home. He was born in Forsyth County on April 17, 1947 to George Lee and Helen Juanita Norman Keaton. He was a member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church. He was a proud Vietnam veteran; having served in the US Army. He loved...

James "Jim" Peter Gardiner

James "Jim" Peter Gardiner

Jan 30, 2021

Gardiner Kernersville – James “Jim” Peter Gardiner, 72, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021. He was born December 14, 1948 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania to the late John McKenzie Gardiner and Irene Helen DeGroote Gardiner. Surviving are his sisters, Janice (Billie Waddell) Dearth, Marie (Chuck) Burnell; brother, John (Betty) Gardiner; and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will...

Charles "Tom" Allen Day

Charles "Tom" Allen Day

Jan 29, 2021

Yadkinville - Charles “Tom” Allen Day, Sr., 82, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021. Tom was born October 20, 1938 in Surry County to the late Dewey Winfield Day and Martha Walker Day. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Day; daughter, Regina Day; grandson, David Day Jr.; sisters, Bonnie Settle, Juanita Felts,...

Walter Gray Jester

Walter Gray Jester

Jan 29, 2021

Jester Yadkinville-Mr. Walter Gray Jester, 70, of Yadkinville passed away Friday, January 29, 2021. He was born in Yadkin County on April 19, 1950 to Graham Winfrey and Mary Elizabeth Black Jester. Mr. Jester was a member of Mt. Olive United Methodist Church. He was a truck driver for 34 ½ years. He also worked with the Yadkin County Sheriff’s...

Tina Jill Finney

Tina Jill Finney

Jan 29, 2021

Jonesville Ms. Tina Jill Finney, 53, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Hugh Chatham Hospital. Ms. Finney was born July 31, 1967 in Yadkin County to the late JE and Ruby Cave Finney. Ms. Finney was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two children, Ashley (David) Jacobs and Hali (Randall) Bowman; a grandchild, Rilee Bowman;...

Philip Ray Harris

Philip Ray Harris

Jan 28, 2021

Phillip Ray Harris passed away on January 28, 2021 at home. Phillip was born on January 5, 1948 and adopted to the late Mabern and Charlotte “Lottie” Harris.  Phillip was the organist at First Presbyterian Church in Elkin for several years.  He was an avid piano player, very talented, and a piano teacher for many years.   He was a very...

Kathleen Lee Sloop Pinnix

Kathleen Lee Sloop Pinnix

Jan 27, 2021

Hamptonville-  Kathleen Sloop Pinnix, 98, was received into the arms of Jesus on January 27, 2021 at Yadkin Nursing and Rehab Center in Yadkinville.  Kathleen was born on December 30, 1922 in the Friendship Community near Elkin to Henry Monroe and Cora Lee Mounce Sloop.  While an adolescent, her family moved to Yadkin County.  As a sister helping to care...

Jerald William Overcash

Jerald William Overcash

Jan 27, 2021

Ronda Mr. Jerald William Overcash, 77, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his home. Mr. Overcash was born September 12, 1943 in Rowan County to William and Pauline Riley Overcash. He was a member of Temple Hill UMC and enjoyed farming and taking care of his animals. In addition to his parents, Mr. Overcash was preceded in death by...

Alicia Castro Dezamora

Alicia Castro Dezamora

Jan 26, 2021

Yadkinville Mrs. Alicia Castro Dezamora, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Woltz Hospice Care Center. Alicia was born May 27, 1942 in Michoacan, Mexico to the late Antonio Castro and Ofelia Gamez Espinosa. She enjoyed cooking and gardening. In addition to her parents, Alicia was preceded in death by a son, Carmelo. She is survived by her husband,...

Ronnie Dean Stanley

Ronnie Dean Stanley

Jan 25, 2021

Boonville/Dobson -  2 Corinthians 5:8 “ To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord..” Mr. Ronnie Dean Stanley, 76, passed away January 25, 2021 to be with his Lord and Savior at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1944 in Surry County to the late Kennie F. and Hessie Hardy Stanley....

Blanche Lowe Moss

Blanche Lowe Moss

Jan 24, 2021

Cana Mrs. Blanche Lillian Lowe Moss, 98, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Moss was born September 1, 1922 in Surry County to Corby and Elver Richardson Lowe. She enjoyed gardening, writing, and she loved her cats. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Moss was preceded in death by her first husband, Sydney Bryant; her second...

Benjamin Harry Casstevens

Benjamin Harry Casstevens

Jan 23, 2021

Benjamin Harry Casstevens, 75, passed away on Saturday January 23, 2021. He was born January 22, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Charlie Zimmey “Bill” Casstevens and Mary Mozelle Royal Casstevens. Mr. Casstevens loved his family very much and he will be missed. He also enjoyed Photography and loved to travel. Mr. Casstevens served in the US National Guard....

Calvin Franklin "Butch" Matthews

Calvin Franklin "Butch" Matthews

Jan 22, 2021

Calvin Franklin “Butch” Matthews, 76, passed away Friday January 22, 2021. Mr. Matthews was born June 16, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Moyer Virgil Matthews and Blanche Pilcher Matthews. He was retired from a career at Piedmont Airlines later US Airways.  He enjoyed traveling and sailing. Mr. Matthews served in the US Navy.  He was preceded in death...

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