Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...