Obituaries

Benjamin Henry Shore, Sr.

Benjamin Henry Shore, Sr.

Jul 12, 2021

Yadkinville Mr. Benjamin Henry Shore, Sr., 89, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at his home. Mr. Shore was born June 7, 1932 in Iredell County to Rossie Steelman and Annie Pearl Dobbins Shore. He was a veteran of the US Navy, having served during the Korean War. Mr. Shore was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served...

Marie Brown James

Marie Brown James

Jul 12, 2021

Ruby Marie Brown James, 92, was born to Dollie and Jake Brown on August 9th, 1928, in Yadkin County. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sisters-in-law, Peggy Brown and Dr. Hazel N. Brown. Marie is survived by her two brothers, Leonard, and Conrad (Martha) Brown; son, William James III (Nancy and Kayla); granddaughters, Michelle (Rett) Fisher and...

Earl Wayne East

Earl Wayne East

Jul 12, 2021

Hamptonville Mr. Earl Wayne East, 76, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. East was born April 25, 1945 in Surry County to Earl Elmer and Bessie Harris East. In addition to his father, Mr. East was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth East. He is survived by his mother; his loving wife, Brenda Kay...

Nancy Reece Holt

Nancy Reece Holt

Jul 12, 2021

Yadkinville

Mrs. Nancy Shore Reece Holt, 93, passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at her home.  Mrs. Holt was born December 14, 1927 in Forsyth County to Clarence Dallas and Nova Emma Shore Reece.  She was a member of Deep Creek Friends Meeting where she was the choir director for many years.  She also served as Sunday School teacher and...

George Kelly Richardson

George Kelly Richardson

Jul 9, 2021

George Kelly Richardson, 56, passed away Friday July 9, 2021. He was born September 15, 1964 in Chatham County to the late George Henry Richardson and Geraldine Kirkman Richardson. Mr. Richardson loved helping people. Preceded in death by his parents; sister Wanda Kay Holt Wright; nephew David Wright. Surviving are his brothers Darrell Poindexter (Jimmy Craft), Jerry (Judy) Holt, Michael...

Michal Sheree Russell

Michal Sheree Russell

Jul 8, 2021

Michal Sheree Russell, 57, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021. She was born July 22, 1963 in Washington D.C. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Jean Russell Smith; brothers, Jerome Russell, Richard Russell, Francis Russell. Surviving are her daughters, Mikei (Michael) Pinnix, Barbaree Mcilwain; grandchildren, Jonathan Thomas, Jaleel Thomas, Jyden Thomas, Sa’mariee McAuthur; sisters, Anya Brown, Dianne...

Linda Chapler Wooten

Linda Chapler Wooten

Jul 5, 2021

Yadkinville – Linda Ellen Chapler Wooten, 70, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021. She was born August 1, 1950 in Bronx, NY to the late Sam and Sylvia Soloman Chapler. Surviving are her daughters, Laura (Alphonse) Churillo, Amy Trinchitella (Melody Rosecrans), grandchildren, Alex Dongmann, Niko Dongmann, Jessica Churillo, Tyler Churillo, Nukyah Rosecrans; brother, Barry (Joan) Chapler. A memorial service will...

Patricio Hernandez Burgos

Patricio Hernandez Burgos

Jul 5, 2021

Patricio Hernandez Burgos, 61, passed away Monday July 5, 2021. He was born April 17, 1960 in Mexico to Silvestre Cruz and Julia Mendez. He was preceded in death by his Mother. Surviving are his father Silvestre Cruz; children Laura Hernandez, Erika Hernandez, and Fernando Hernandez. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Gentry Family Funeral Service...

Jeffrey Eugene Helton

Jeffrey Eugene Helton

Jul 4, 2021

Jeffrey “Jeff” Eugene Helton, 53, of State Road, NC, passed away on Sunday July 4, 2021. He was born in Yadkin County, NC on July 13, 1967 son of the late Fletcher Andrew Helton and his mother, Linda Hutchens Burnett of Hamptonville. Jeffrey was a jack of all trades. Surviving other than his mother is his daughters; Kaylee Elizabeth Helton...

Joshua "Josh" Hazelwood

Joshua "Josh" Hazelwood

Jul 3, 2021

Joshua “Josh” Michael Hazelwood, 20, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born December 27, 2000 in Forsyth County to James Edgar Hazelwood and Tammy Jean Johnson Hazelwood of Boonville. Josh was a 2019 graduate of Starmount High School, where he loved attending the football games. He loved music, being outdoors, and...

Lorene Reece Swaim

Lorene Reece Swaim

Jul 3, 2021

Lorene Reece Swaim, 96, died at her home July 3, 2021.  She was born April 14, 1925 to Wiley and Vada Haynes Reece.  Lorene grew up on Center Road in Jonesville where she was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church.  Most of her married life was spent on the farm, but later she worked at West Yadkin School cafeteria...

Jo Ella Comer White

Jo Ella Comer White

Jul 2, 2021

White

Yadkinville-  Ms. Jo Ella Comer White, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 2.  Jo was born on March 18, 1936.  She was the daughter of Percie Comer Grose and Charles Ernest Grose.  Jo was married to Kenneth White for almost 62 years.  They were a beautiful example of Christian love and marriage...

Melvin Andrew Porter

Melvin Andrew Porter

Jul 1, 2021

East Bend

Mr. Melvin Andrew Porter, 95, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 1, 2021.  Mr. Porter was born March 25, 1926 in Yadkin County to Omar and Evelyn Campbell Porter.  He was a veteran of the US Army and was the oldest member of New Patterson Grove Faith Church where he served as...

Thomas Franklin Warren

Thomas Franklin Warren

Jul 1, 2021

Yadkinville Mr. Thomas Franklin Warren, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Warren was born July 16, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Thomas Ray and Lillian Hobson Warren. Mr. Warren is survived by a sister, Dorothy Warren Vestal; a nephew, William Ray Vestal; two nieces, Wanda Vestal Houlihan and Connie Vestal Dorton, both...

Wilma June Brooks

Wilma June Brooks

Jul 1, 2021

Brooks Yadkinville- Mrs. Wilma Lee “June” Finney Brooks, 89, of Brooks Farm Road passed away peacefully Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Salemtowne Rehabilitation Center in Winston-Salem. She was born June 20, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Clement Marshall and Martha Marie Matthews Finney. Mrs. Brooks was retired from Sears Department Stores and after retirement, she enjoyed her time...

Georgie Winters Bryant

Georgie Winters Bryant

Jun 30, 2021

Boonville

On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, Georgie Coleen Winters Bryant was called home peacefully to be with her Jesus. Georgie was born on May 31, 1925 to Earl Laffayette Winters and Lillie Wagoner Winters. She spent her 96 years of this life loving and serving the Lord, her family, and others. To her family and friends, Georgie was pure love...

Mildred Jenkins Macemore

Mildred Jenkins Macemore

Jun 28, 2021

Mildred Jenkins Macemore, 78, of Hamptonville, passed away peacefully Monday, June 28, 2021 at her residence. She was born on March 11, 1943 in Yancey County to Fred McKinley and May Robinson Jenkins. Mrs. Macemore was a registered nurse for many years and enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers. She was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. In...

Kerra Shawniece Hauser

Kerra Shawniece Hauser

Jun 25, 2021

East Bend

Ms. Kerra Shawniece Hauser, 22, left this earth too soon on Friday, June 25, 2021.  Kerra was born March 28, 1999 in Forsyth County to Kerry M. Phillips and Shawn D. Hauser. 

Kerra was preceded in death by her grandfather, Kyrm Phillips; and a brother, Corey Brayboy.  In addition to her parents, Kerra is survived by her...

Harvey Dean Caudle

Harvey Dean Caudle

Jun 25, 2021

Harvey Dean Caudle, 82, passed away Friday June 25, 2021. He was born April 5, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Paul R. Caudle and Bertha W. Caudle. Mr. Caudle loved working in his garden and playing his Bluegrass Music. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister in law June Caudle; brother in law Paul Stokes. Surviving...

Jeffrey Scott Vogels

Jeffrey Scott Vogels

Jun 25, 2021

Hamptonville – Jeffrey Scott Vogels, 59, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born February 2, 1962 in New Hanover County to the late Benjamin William Vogels and Elsie Jean Davis Vogels. Surviving is his wife, Cynthia Darlene Vogels; children, Johnathan Gaddis (Jessica Hazen), Christopher (Anna) Gaddis; grandchildren, Aurora Gaddis, Aerith Gaddis, Margaret Gaddis, Morgan Gaddis; sister, Lisa (Tony)...