Obituaries

Margaret Jo Patterson Taylor

Margaret Jo Patterson Taylor

Dec 7, 2020

Pfafftown – Margaret Jo Patterson Taylor, 81, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. She was born May 14, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Dallas Graham Patterson and Addie Hunt Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Ross Taylor; brother, Bud Patterson. Surviving are her children, Steven Taylor, Martie (Earl)...

Davis Edwin Hunt

Davis Edwin Hunt

Dec 7, 2020

Davis Edwin Hunt, age 77, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born July 17, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Roger Amos Hunt and Cornelia Davis Hunt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nelda H. Williams; brother-in-law, Robert “Junior” Williams; and nephew, Tony H. Williams. Mr. Hunt was a member...

Thomas Chris Thompson

Thomas Chris Thompson

Dec 6, 2020

Thomas Chris Thompson, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020. He was born in Forsyth County on December 10, 1956; Son of the late Thomas Aaron Thompson and his mother; Naomi Simmons Thompson of Jonesville, he was preceded in death by his father and his four legged companion “Susie”.  Chris loved his football, his favorite team was the Carolina Panthers....

Virgil Wayne Long

Virgil Wayne Long

Dec 6, 2020

Virgil Wayne Long, 70, passed away Sunday December 6, 2020. He was born November 30, 1950 in Yadkin County to the late Virgil Marvin Long and Zadie Mae Livengood Long. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Christopher Long; half brother Carl Long; two brother in laws Bobby Groce and Seavon Bell. Surviving are his son Lonnie Long;...

Fred Woodrow Gentry

Fred Woodrow Gentry

Dec 6, 2020

Fred Woodrow Gentry, age 83, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020. He was born on August 30, 1937 in Surry County to the late Woodrow and Mary Hanes Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gerotha Thompson Gentry, and their daughter, Shelley Gail Gentry. He is survived by his son, Greg (Amy) Gentry;...

David "Tony" Anthony Couch

David "Tony" Anthony Couch

Dec 5, 2020

Hamptonville Mr. David “Tony” Anthony Couch, 63, passed away Saturday, December 05, 2020 at SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. Mr. Couch was born June 17, 1957 in Guilford County to Thomas Calvin and Betty Jean Mullis Couch. He was a member of West Yadkin Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher for many...

Patricia Lineberry Adams

Patricia Lineberry Adams

Dec 5, 2020

Winston Salem Ms. Patricia Ann Lineberry Adams, 81, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. Ms. Adams was born January 31, 1939 in Yadkin County to Foyster and Opal Warren Lineberry. She was a loving, kind soul who cherished her family and was loved by many. In addition to her parents, Ms. Adams was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret...

Erik Grasen Davis

Erik Grasen Davis

Dec 5, 2020

East Bend – Erik Grasen Davis, 59, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. He was born December 1, 1961 in Yadkin County to the late Donald Gray Davis and Grace Yvonne Taylor Davis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Daniel Elijah Davis. Surviving is his wife, Crystal Burchette Davis; daughter, Elizabeth Grace...

Rebecca D. Hobson

Rebecca D. Hobson

Dec 3, 2020

East Bend Ms. Rebecca D. Hobson, 72, “Aunt B”, of East Bend, passed away peacefully December 3, 2020 and Woltz Hospice in Dobson, NC. She was born on May 30, 1948 to Weldon “Hop” and Frances “Sissie” Matthews Hobson. She attended East Bend High School and began her career in banking while in her senior year. She served the people...

Mary Leigh Harrison Cheek Collins

Mary Leigh Harrison Cheek Collins

Dec 3, 2020

Yadkinville-  Mary Leigh Harrison Cheek Collins was born in the Center Community of Yadkin County on December 27, 1927 to Montgomery Lee and Madie Caudle Harrison.  Mrs. Collins was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She displayed her servant’s heart by taking care of the needs of others especially the sick.  She retired from Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital...

Patricia Dixon Phillips

Patricia Dixon Phillips

Dec 3, 2020

Yadkinville Mrs. Patricia Ann Dixon Phillips, 69, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Willowbrook Health Care. Mrs. Phillips was born April 20, 1951 in Rowan County to Howard and Margaret Hutchens Dixon. She was a member of South Oak Ridge Baptist Church where she served as Choir Director for many years. Mrs. Phillips owned and operated Pat’s Beauty Salon...

Charles Augusta Stone

Charles Augusta Stone

Dec 1, 2020

Yadkinville Mr. Charles Augusta Stone, 77, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home. Mr. Stone was born September 25, 1943 in Surry County to D.W. and Lucille Wagoner Stone. He was a member of South Oak Ridge Baptist Church and retired from RJ Reynolds with 40 years of service. Mr. Stone enjoyed golfing and spending time with his...

Linda Caudle Pinnix

Linda Caudle Pinnix

Nov 30, 2020

Boonville Mrs. Linda Kaye Caudle Pinnix, 74, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. Mrs. Pinnix was born July 23, 1946 in Forsyth County to Glenn and Nellie Casstevens Caudle. She enjoyed reading and watching the Food Network. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pinnix was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Allen Pinnix; and a daughter, Ginger Pinnix McCann....

Barbara Ireland Holmes

Barbara Ireland Holmes

Nov 30, 2020

Barbara Ireland Holmes passed away Nov. 30, from complications of COVID-19. Barbara was born May 13, 1932 in Yadkin County to Jessie Brandon Ireland and William Nelson Ireland. Barbara dedicated her professional life to public school teaching and impacted the lives of countless students attending the Yadkin County Public Schools. She also developed a nationally recognized volunteer reading program for...

Buddy Lee Rhodes

Buddy Lee Rhodes

Nov 29, 2020

Boonville

Mr. Buddy Lee Rhodes, 72, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Rhodes was born March 4, 1948 in Kannapolis, NC to Nathaniel and Anna Lou Grogan Rhodes.  He was a member of Old Fashion Baptist Church.  Mr. Rhodes was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam War.  He was a...

Mary Charles Jones Gentry

Mary Charles Jones Gentry

Nov 29, 2020

Gentry

Jonesville- Mrs. Mary Charles Jones Gentry, 76, of Jonesville, NC went home to be with Jesus on November 29, 2020.  She was born July 7, 1944 in Yadkin County to the late Charles Thomas and Opal Mathis Jones.  She was married to Billy J. Gentry, the absolute love of her life.  Bill passed away in February 2019 and Mary...

Lisa Kay Steelman Jester

Lisa Kay Steelman Jester

Nov 28, 2020

Lisa Kay Steelman Jester, 55, passed away Saturday November 28, 2020. She was born November 8, 1965 in Forsyth County to George Locksley Steelman and Peggy Poindexter Steelman. Mrs. Jester enjoyed scrapbooking she taught Sunday school to the young kids and she also sung in the choir at Huntsville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father; brother...

Franklin Arvil Groce

Franklin Arvil Groce

Nov 26, 2020

Groce Yadkinville – Franklin “Red” Arvil Groce, 74, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born August 29, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Arvil Wilford Groce and Archie Bell Cave Groce. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his children, Bruce Franklin Groce and Ginger Ruth Groce; brother, Bobby Groce. Surviving is...

Carolyn Gaye Tucker Leatherman

Carolyn Gaye Tucker Leatherman

Nov 26, 2020

Mrs. Carolyn Gaye Tucker Leatherman, 73, passed away Thursday November 26, 2020.  Mrs. Leatherman was born February 8, 1947 in Surry County to John Walter and Alice Hayes Tucker.  She was a charter member of Peace Haven Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir for many years.  Mrs. Leatherman was an amazing cook, making the best biscuits and gravy. ...

Billy Odell Adams

Billy Odell Adams

Nov 26, 2020

Billy Odell Adams, age 89, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born on February 19, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Odell and Lucille Adams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Paul Hugh Adams. He is survived by his children, Debbie (Steve) Newsome, and Terry Adams; grandson, Corey Adams; sisters,...