Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
"Tom" Thomas Owen Dunlevy
Jan 20, 2021
“Tom” Thomas Owen Dunlevy Sr., age 72, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was born May 27, 1948 in Lenoir County to the late Francis Paul Dunlevy Sr., and Ethel Orr Moore Dunlevy. He is survived by his wife, Linda Ring Dunlevy; his children, Thomas “Todd” Dunlevy Jr., Micah (Karen) Dunlevy, Robbi (Jana) Dunlevy, and Courtney (Scott Sanchez) Dunlevy;...
Barbara Money Royal
Jan 20, 2021
Barbara Money Royal, age 88, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was born July 12, 1932 in Iredell County to the late Fred Monroe Money and Helen Lewis Money. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James E. “Jim” Royal; her brother, Richard Money; nieces and nephews, Barbara (Bob) Amato, Cathy Hayes-Harris, Rick Money, Don (Melissa) Money,...
Anne Davis McKnight
Jan 19, 2021
YADKINVILLE – Anne Davis McKnight 92, peacefully passed away on January 19, 2021. Mrs. McKnight was born March 23, 1928, in Forbush, NC to the late Houston Thomas Davis and Daisy Shermer Davis. She received a Bachelor of Music in Piano at Woman’s College (University of NC-Greensboro). After graduating she returned to her home in the Forbush community. There she...
Charles William Shoemaker
Jan 19, 2021
Rev. Charles William Shoemaker, 88, of Hamptonville, NC formerly of Henderson, NC passed away on January 19, 2021 at his son's home. He was born in Virginia on January 16, 1933; son of the late Mary Meadows Shoemaker, he was also, preceded in death by his wife, Marsha Kay Shoemaker, a daughter; Barbara Jean Fulkner and several siblings. Survivors include...
Glenn Hugh Epley
Jan 19, 2021
YADKINVILLE- Mr. Glenn Hugh Epley, 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home. He was born July 10, 1939 in Davidson County to the late Carl and Nettie Epley. Mr. Epley was retired with 30 years of service, and received several awards, from the NC Department of Correction. He also worked several years with the Davidson County...
Garnett Elizabeth Baker Mickles
Jan 18, 2021
Garnett Baker Mickles, 89, of Boonville North Carolina went to be with the Lord at the Mountain Valley Hospice House on January 18th 2021. Garnett was born in Surry County on June 22, 1931. She graduated from Boonville High School in 1949 and married Marvin Mickles on January 5th, 1951. Garnett was proceeded in death by her parents Carl and...
Fred William Gentle
Jan 17, 2021
Mocksville – Fred William Gentle, 92, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born March 26, 1928 in Iredell County to the late John Hix Gentle and Lessie Myers Gentle. Fred retired from Mclean Trucking after 33 years of service and logged over 7 million miles. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a master gardener and bee keeper. In...
Peggy Huff Day
Jan 17, 2021
Peggy Huff Day, age 79, and Mary Regina Day, age 52, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. Peggy was born November 20, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Grover Aquilla Huff, and Bernice Irene Hunter Huff. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by a grandson, David Day Jr. Peggy is survived by her husband, Charles...
Mary Regina Day
Jan 17, 2021
Peggy Huff Day, age 79, and Mary Regina Day, age 52, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. Peggy was born November 20, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Grover Aquilla Huff, and Bernice Irene Hunter Huff. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by a grandson, David Day Jr. Peggy is survived by her husband, Charles...
Grace Catherine Brown Miller
Jan 17, 2021
Grace Catherine Brown Miller, 95, passed away Sunday January 17, 2021. She was born March 16, 1925 in Yadkin County to the late Pet Jackson Brown and Mamie Murphy Brown. Mrs. Miller was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church where she had perfect attendance for over 50 years until her declining health. She loved to work in...
Joann Long Kochman
Jan 17, 2021
JoAnn Long Kochman, 85, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was born April 19, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Eugene Gladson Long and Geneva Amanda Tucker Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Kochman, her sister, Betty Gene...