Obituaries
Shelba Jean Stimpson Vestal
Jun 8, 2021
Shelba Jean Stimpson Vestal, 77, passed away Tuesday June 8, 2021. She was born August 21, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Bernard Ray Stimpson and June Bernell Webb Stimpson. Mrs. Vestal was the owner of Vestal Sewing Shop for 60 years. She was preceded by her parents; sister Sara Stimpson; son in law Darrell Hobson. Surviving are her...
Frances Rebecca Mitchell Foster
Jun 7, 2021
Frances Rebecca Mitchell Foster, 90, passed away on Monday June 7, 2021, peacefully in her home. She was born in Wilkes County, NC on May 26, 1931, daughter of the late Dr. Gurney T. and Julia Phillips Mitchell.
Frances worked for the Yadkin County School System, during which time she received her degree from Appalachian State University. She taught several...
Geoffrey Alan O'Steen
Jun 6, 2021
Geoffrey Alan O’Steen, 46, passed away Sunday June 6, 2021. He was born August 22, 1974 in Tampa Florida to George Alvin O’Steen and Patricia Travis Miller. He was preceded in death by his father George Alvin O’Steen; brother James Griffin. Surviving are his Mother Patricia Travis Miller; children Mackenzie O’Steen (John) Fletcher, Faith Beaver, Gazzmin Osteen; grandchildren Cordelia O’Steen,...
John Wade Shore, Jr.
Jun 6, 2021
Winston – Salem – John Wade Shore, JR, 97, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born February 28, 1924 in Boonville, NC to John Wade Shore and Myrtle Fleming Shore, he was predeceased by wife, Madeline Myers Shore, and son, John W. Shore III. He was also predeceased by sisters, Martha Shore Martin and Elizabeth S. Reece and...
Paul Elbert Dorsett
Jun 5, 2021
Paul Elbert Dorsett, 67, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. He was born November 27, 1953 in Forsyth County, to the late Elbert Elias Dorsett, and Nellie May Clayton Dorsett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Dorsett, and his brother, Sanford Dorsett. Paul is survived by his niece Sasha Shinault (Chris); nephew,...
Sandra "Kay" Angell Owen
Jun 3, 2021
Pfafftown Ms. Sandra “Kay” Angell Owen, 78, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at her home. Ms. Owen was born February 17, 1943 in Yadkin County to Rufe and Hazel Wall Angell. She enjoyed traveling, reading and cooking. Ms. Owen was a member of New Home United Methodist Church in East Bend. In addition to her parents, Ms. Owen was...
Don Marie Martin
Jun 3, 2021
Jonesville
Mrs. Don Marie Oliver Martin, 92, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Martin was born July 8, 1928 in Mecklenburg County to William “Carl” and Maude Kerley Oliver. She was a member of Jonesville First Baptist Church where she was a choir member for over 60 years. She also taught Sunday School and Bible School,...
Ruby Lee Pinnix
Jun 2, 2021
Ruby Lee Pardue Pinnix, 99 passed away on June 2, 2021. Ruby was born on December 20,1921 to the late Fletch and Alice Alma Eller Pardue. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Tony Mathis; sisers, Notra Cheek, Pauline (Sherman) Sparks, Blanche (Allen) Dobbins, Becky (Pete) Swaim; brother, Ruel (Vallie) Pardue. Ruby attended Bethel Baptist Church in Ronda. She...
Charles Allen Starling
May 31, 2021
Starling
Yadkinville- Mr. Charles Allen Starling, 49, of Mt. Carmel Church Road passed away peacefully Monday, May 31, 2021 at his home. He was born March 1, 1972 in Yadkin County to the late Delmer and Joyce McMillan Starling. Mr. Starling worked for several years with Starling Construction Company. He loved spending time outside either working in his garden growing...
Lee Baity Casstevens
May 30, 2021
Casstevens
BOONVILLE- Mrs. Lee Baity Casstevens, 58, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1963 and was a loving daughter to her parents, the late Charles Lee “Bud” and Nell Spillman Baity. Mrs. Casstevens was owner and operator of Baity Tire Service in Yadkinville, where she learned from her Dad to...
Jason Isaac Bates
May 27, 2021
Yadkinville
Mr. Jason Isaac Bates, 39, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at High Point Regional Medical Center. Jason was born August 4, 1981 in Surry County to David Allen and Nellie Ann Beamer Bates. He enjoyed listening to the Cathedrals and spending time outside.
In addition to his parents, Jason is survived by a sister, Jennifer Bates; nephews,...
Sgt. Jerry Eldridge Brown
May 27, 2021
Sgt. Jerry Eldridge Brown, 84, of Hickory died Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation. Jerry was born October 7, 1937 to the late Reed E. Brown and Maude W. Brown. Jerry was the last surviving member of his family. Having retired from Catawba County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Brown was well known for his service to Catawba...
Richard "Meatball" Clinton Scott
May 27, 2021
Boonville
Mr. Richard “Meatball” Clinton Scott, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. Mr. Scott was born April 15, 1964 in Davie County. He enjoyed playing golf, shooting pool, and telling jokes. His infectious smile and laugh will be dearly missed.
Mr. Scott was preceded in death by his father, Paul “Sonny” Williams. He is survived by his mother, Carolyn...
Lonnie Lee Jessup
May 27, 2021
Lonnie Lee Jessup, 78, passed away on Thursday May 27, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Surry County, NC on June 4, 1942 son of the late Carl Olen Jessup and Evelyn Brown Jessup. Lonnie retired from Virginia Department Of Transportation and was a member of Forbush Friends Meeting. Surviving is his loving wife; Paulette...
Melissa Holcomb Adams
May 25, 2021
Hamptonville
Mrs. Melissa Ann Holcomb Adams, 49, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 surrounded by her family. Melissa was born November 20, 1971 to Charles William and Eva Mae Vestal Holcomb. She was a member of Grace Bible Church. Melissa was a 1990 graduate of Starmount High School and a 1993 graduate of...
Ronald "Keith" Cook
May 25, 2021
Jonesville
Ronald “Keith” Cook passed away on May 25, 2021 at home. Keith was born on January 27, 1955 to Marvin Junior & Ruth Laster Cook. He was preceded in death by his father; Marvin Junior Cook. Keith was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church. Keith enjoyed time spent outdoors, farming, and raising cows. He loved time spent with...
Barry Gray Adams
May 25, 2021
Barry Gray Adams, 59, ended his journey on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was born May 27, 1961 in Yadkin County to Johnny F. Adams and Betty Royall Adams. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny F. Adams, and mother-in-law, Frances Miller. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Mary Miller Adams; his daughters, Ashley...
Roland "Danny" Culpepper
May 25, 2021
Roland Daniel “Danny” Culpepper, 55, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Danny was a thoughtful, caring, gifted man, and also a devoted husband, father, son, and brother who will be greatly missed. He was born March 15, 1966 in Chesapeake, Virginia, to Roland West Culpepper, Jr, and Judith Dodd Culpepper. Danny was married...
Duane Frederick Smith, Sr.
May 24, 2021
Duane Frederick Smith, Sr., 50, passed away on Monday May 24, 2021. He was born on June 26, 1970 in Washington, DC. Duane F. Smith Sr.’s pride and joy was the particular love and care he demonstrated every day for his family. Duane F. Smith Sr. met the love of his life at the age of 17, they were married...
Mary "Alice" Darnell
May 23, 2021
Ronda
Mary “Alice” Barker Darnell passed away on May 23, 2021 at home. Alice was born on June 1, 1952 to the late Preacher Olin & Grace Soots Barker. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter; Mary Loretta Darnell, sisters; Patsy Call & Linda Staley, and brother; Larry Barker. Alice was a faithful member of Thanks to...
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