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Richard Clyde Gray, Jr.

Richard Clyde Gray, Jr.

Jun 3, 2020

Ronda Mr. Richard Clyde Gray, Jr., 63, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at his home. Mr. Gray was born February 15, 1957 in Guilford County. Richard enjoyed spending time with his dogs, which will be available for adoption through the Wilkes County Animal Shelter under Richards name. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gray was preceded in death by...

Alma Caudle Haynes

Alma Caudle Haynes

Jun 2, 2020

Alma Caudle Haynes passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on June 2, 2020. Alma was born May 28, 1944 to Paul Hampton Caudle & Lena McCollum Caudle. She graduated from Yadkinville High School in 1962. She married Charles Haynes in 1963, and they made their home in Lone Hickory. Alma loved reading, traveling, shopping, watching westerns,...

Michael Richard Jarina

Michael Richard Jarina

Jun 2, 2020

Yadkinville Michael Richard Jarina, 75, passed away Tuesday June 2, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mike was born March 18th, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to Michael and Marie Alcott Jarina. A guitar player, his musical career included The Bonneville’s, The Del Satins, The 5 Showstoppers, and duet with Rick Ricciardi. He loved fishing, woodworking, James Bond, Columbo, and Bryers Strawberry...

Kathryn Brown Shore

Kathryn Brown Shore

Jun 1, 2020

Yadkinville Mrs. Bertha Kathryn” Brown Shore, 87, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at Willowbrook Health and Rehab. Mrs. Shore was born February 24, 1933 in Yadkin County to Buster and Fannie Brooks Brown. She was a member of Mtn. View Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking, gardening and cleaning. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shore was preceded in death...

Ernest Mauldin

Ernest Mauldin

Jun 1, 2020

Hamptonville Mr. Hubert "Ernest" Mauldin, 76 of Hamptonville, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born May 29, 1944 in Surry County to Hubert and Annie Trivette Mauldin. Ernest was a graduate of West Yadkin High School and a member of Zion Baptist Church. He was a farmer, a merchant, and truck driver. His greatest...

Robert Lee Ruckman

Robert Lee Ruckman

May 29, 2020

Robert Lee Ruckman, 73, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. He was born September 8, 1946 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Robert Raymond Ruckman and Margaret Smith Ruckman. He is survived by his sons, Rob (Heather) Ruckman, and Russ (Annie) Ruckman; grandchildren, Kennedy Wale, Brayden Ruckman, Riley Ruckman, and Reese Ruckman; sisters, Margie (Joe) Conley, Wendy (Gary) Yurco;...

Bryan Carrington Cuningham

Bryan Carrington Cuningham

May 27, 2020

Bryan Carrington Cuningham of Clemmons passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2020 with a heart attack. Bryan was a lifelong residence of Clemmons, NC and was a Journeyman Electrician having worked for several companies over the years and was known as an outstanding worker. He attended local schools and graduated from Forsyth Technical Community College. He loved to hike with...

Mildred Dean Gentry Wilhelm

Mildred Dean Gentry Wilhelm

May 27, 2020

Mildred Dean Gentry Wilhelm, 81, passed away Wednesday May 27, 2020. Mrs. Wilhelm was born November 29, 1938 in Wilkes County to the late Clyde Gentry and Marie Billings Gentry. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fred Alvin Wilhelm, and a brother Jeff Gentry. Surviving are two sisters Margaret Gentry Haynes, Sue Gentry (James) Vestal; very...

Tommy Lee Smith

Tommy Lee Smith

May 26, 2020

Tommy Lee Smith, age 73, passed away May 26, 2020. He was born on October 1, 1946 in Forsyth County to CC Smith Jr., and Virginia Lee James Hodges. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Smith, and sister Bonnie Kemp. He is survived by his sister, Sandra (Fred) Cain; brother, David Smith;...

Lucille Burchette Lyon

Lucille Burchette Lyon

May 26, 2020

Violet Lucille (Burchette) Lyon, age 83, of East Bend passed to her heavenly home Tuesday, May 26, 2020.  She was born in Wilkes County, NC to Granville and Elsie Billings Burchette on November 7, 1936.  She was a faithful member of East Bend Baptist Church and in her earlier years, her passion was teaching pre-school age children.  She was a...

Richard Parks Renegar

Richard Parks Renegar

May 25, 2020

Richard Parks Renegar, 57, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born August 22, 1962 in Yadkin County to Jerry Parks Renegar and Doris Brown Renegar. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, but his grandkids was his biggest love. He also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and drag racing. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry...

Grace Juanita Welch Phillips

Grace Juanita Welch Phillips

May 25, 2020

Grace Juanita Welch Phillips, 96, passed away Monday May 25, 2020. She was the youngest child born August 24, 1923 to Samuel Welch and Emma Speer Welch. Mrs. Phillips moved from High Point to Yadkin County in the 1930’s to live on the farm. She made you feel welcomed every time you visited her. She was a wonderful cook, avid...

Michael Foy Dickens

Michael Foy Dickens

May 24, 2020

Michael Foy Dickens, 64, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020. He was born December 24, 1955 in Forsyth County to the late Foy William Dickens and Sarah Claudine Blankenship Dickens. Mr. Dickens lived a quiet life on the farm, and he loved watching all types of sports and wartime history. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Paul Gray Martin

Paul Gray Martin

May 23, 2020

Martin

Hamptonville-  Mr. Paul Gray Martin, 80, of US Highway 21 passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  He was born December 16, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Paul F. and Mazie Sturgell Martin.  Mr. Martin owned and operated Martin Paint Company in Statesville for several years.  He was a member of Hanes...

Annie Sloop Shore

Annie Sloop Shore

May 23, 2020

Hamptonville Mrs. Annie Sloop Shore, 95, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Mrs. Shore was born October 7, 1924 in Surry County to Henry Monroe and Cora Lee Mounce Sloop. She was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church. Annie was an amazing cook and anyone who came to visit her had to eat before...

Texie Weatherman Inscore

Texie Weatherman Inscore

May 20, 2020

Hamptonville Mrs. Texie Lou Weatherman Inscore, 88, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Inscore was born February 29, 1932, leap year, in Yadkin County to Richard “Toby” and Ora Mae Weatherman. She retired from RJ Reynolds after 27 years of service. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Inscore was preceded in death by her husband, William...

Janet Vestal Herman

Janet Vestal Herman

May 20, 2020

Herman

East Bend-  Janet Ruth Vestal Herman of Flint Hill Road passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her home.  She was born January 24, 1962 to the late James Edward and Joan Margaret Hare Vestal.  Ms Herman worked for several years as a travel agent, bookkeeper, with the construction of kitchen cabinets, and owned and operated her own...

Gladys Reavis Holcomb

Gladys Reavis Holcomb

May 18, 2020

Winston Salem Mrs. Gladys Marie Reavis Holcomb, 98, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Holcomb was born January 1, 1922 in Yadkin County to Joseph Grant and Molly Gentry Reavis. She was a member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church and the Morning Circle. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Holcomb was preceded in...

Lucille Childress Caudle

Lucille Childress Caudle

May 17, 2020

Yadkinville- Lucille Childress Caudle, 87, of Yadkinville, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. She was born in Yadkin County on September 21, 1932 to the late John Ervin and Myrtle McCollum Childress. She was a member of Shacktown Church of Christ. Lucille was a loving person to her family and others. She enjoyed working in her flowers and cooking...

Peggy Myers Willard

Peggy Myers Willard

May 17, 2020

Yadkinville Mrs. Peggy Jean Myers Willard, 76, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Willard was born August 25, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Charlie and Delia Hutchens Myers. Mrs. Willard is survived by her husband of 54 years, Harold Dean Willard; children, Deana (Allen) Sparks, Harold Willard (Suzy Quail), and Meloney Willard; grandchildren, Andrew...

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