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Howard Edward Hartman, Jr.

Howard Edward Hartman, Jr.

May 17, 2020

Yadkinville-  On the evening of May 17, 2020, Howard Edward Hartman, Jr., 81 of Yadkinville passed away.  His religion was Quaker.  Ed was born to Howard and Elizabeth Hartman in 1938.  He graduated from Northwest High School in 1957.  Ed worked for Dunn and Bradstreet before going into business for himself as a landscaper.  That lasted for 25 years and...

Stacy Poindexter Fie

Stacy Poindexter Fie

May 15, 2020

East Bend Stacy Faye Poindexter Fie, 85, passed away Friday May 15, 2020. She was born August 17, 1934 in Surry County to the late Jerry Sexton Poindexter and Maggie Rodella Key Poindexter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Lee Fie; eleven siblings, Margie Poindexter, Irene Pettit, Ranzie Knight, Ola Mae Humphrey,...

Luther Gayle Shore

Luther Gayle Shore

May 15, 2020

Luther Gayle Shore, age 70, passed away May 15, 2020. He was born on March 7, 1950 in Iredell County to the late Lester and Nora Shore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his great-grandson, Colton Hart; son-in-law, Tony Wood; sisters, Carol Shore, Joann Shaffner, Dorothy Shore; brothers, Wayne Shore, and Kenneth Shore. He is...

Frances (Flossy) Elizabeth Shaffner Byrd

Frances (Flossy) Elizabeth Shaffner Byrd

May 14, 2020

Frances Elizabeth Shaffner Byrd, 73, passed away Thursday May 14, 2020. She was born August 20, 1946 in Surry County to the late Jacob Ephrin Shaffner and Amy Macemore Shaffner.  She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson Ryan Gwyn; two sisters Ruth Blake, Dorothy Mullis; five brothers Paul Shaffner, James Shaffner, Jesse Shaffner, William Shaffner and Jacob Shaffner....

Jonathan Lindbergh Watson

Jonathan Lindbergh Watson

May 10, 2020

Jonathan Lindbergh Watson,17, of State Road, unexpectedly went to be with our Lord the morning of May 10th, 2020. He was born in Surry County on August 17th, 2002, to Amy Marion and Larry Watson. He is preceded in death by his paternal Grandparents, Tony and Virginia Watson and maternal Grandfather Ricky Marion. He is survived by his maternal family,...

Delia Elizabeth Mims

Delia Elizabeth Mims

May 10, 2020

Delia Elizabeth Mims born September 25, 1997 unexpectedly entered into her heavenly body Sunday morning, May 10, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Donald Gentry. She is survived by her mom, Angie, and her sister, Katherine of the home; and dad, David of Winston-Salem, NC.  Her maternal grandma, Beth, uncles, Brian (Cindy) and Matthew, cousins (Reese...

Dorothy Snow Adams

Dorothy Snow Adams

May 6, 2020

Boonville Mrs. Dorothy Mae Snow Adams, 91, passed away Wednesday, May 06, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Adams was born August 11, 1928 in Surry County to Charlie and Alma Driver Snow. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church. Mrs. Adams enjoyed reading and time spent with her family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Adams was preceded in...

Misty Renegar Brown

Misty Renegar Brown

May 5, 2020

Yadkinville Ms. Misty Lynn Renegar Brown, 53, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her home. Ms. Brown was born January 4, 1967 in Yadkin County to the late Joe and Betty Lou George Renegar. Misty had a huge heart and always enjoyed donating her time and love to help with fundraisers. She loved her PVH family and enjoyed helping...

Frances Long Stokes

Frances Long Stokes

May 4, 2020

Hamptonville Mrs. Frances Lee Long Stokes, 93, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at Willowbrook Rehab. Mrs. Stokes was born February 8, 1927 to Robert and Susan Viola Trivette Long. She was a member of Longtown UMC and enjoyed sewing, cooking, fishing and playing Rook. Mrs. Stokes retired from Western Electric. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stokes was preceded...

Louella Adams Davis

Louella Adams Davis

May 3, 2020

Louella Adams Davis, 75, passed away Sunday May 3, 2020. She was born October 19, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Allen Ellwood Adams and Lela Mae York Adams. Mrs. Davis was a member of Shacktown Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Burley Adams. Surviving are her husband Jackie Evan Davis; two sons...

Janet Wood Longworth

Janet Wood Longworth

May 2, 2020

Dobson – Janet Elizabeth Wood Longworth, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 2, 2020 after she fought a good fight. She retired from West Point Stevens after several years of service. Everyone who knew her said she was the sweetest, most loving person they ever met. Janet enjoyed bluegrass and ole timey music. She...

Shelby Wooten Vestal

Shelby Wooten Vestal

Apr 28, 2020

East Bend – Shelby Wooten Vestal, 81, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4-7, went home to live with her Lord and Savior on April 28, 2020. She was born January 13, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Pride and Lola Wall Wooten. Shelby loved spending time...

Stephen Elijah Tulbert

Stephen Elijah Tulbert

Apr 26, 2020

Stephen Elijah Tulbert

 

UNION GROVE – Mr. Stephen Elijah Tulbert went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital after a two year long courageous battle with cancer and related medical issues. He was 73 years old. 

 

Stephen was born December 15, 1946, in Union Grove, to the late...

Timothy Daniel Lineberry

Timothy Daniel Lineberry

Apr 26, 2020

Timothy Daniel Lineberry, 61, passed away Sunday April 26, 2020. He was born September 18, 1958 in Surry County to the late Claude James Lineberry and Grace Andrews Lineberry. Mr. Lineberry was President of Gilmer Cox Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Edna Kay Pinnix. Surviving are his wife Tina Cox Lineberry; daughter Lauren L. (Jason)...

Marie Thompson Long

Marie Thompson Long

Apr 26, 2020

Long Jonesville – Marie Thompson Long, 99, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was born October 19, 1920 in Des Moines, Iowa to the late John Smith Thompson and Emma “Leota” Wood Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Tremaine Long; daughter, Lana Marie Cave; sisters, Retha Everidge, Frieda Hall, Jacqueline...

James Preston Davis

James Preston Davis

Apr 23, 2020

East Bend James Preston “Bud” Davis passed away into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the age of 78. Bud was born on October 2, 1941 in Anderson, South Carolina to parents James Albert Davis and Ella Mae Davis. Bud is survived by love of his life, Anita Davis, who he married...

Greyson Ezra Kai Couch

Greyson Ezra Kai Couch

Apr 20, 2020

Yadkinville Infant Greyson Ezra Kai Couch, 8 months, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020. Greyson was born August 19, 2019 in Forsyth County to Matthew Couch and Karisa Robertson. In addition to his parents, Greyson is survived by his step father, Nick Souther; grandparents, Peggy (Robert) Hutchens, Greta Couch, and Anthony McGee; step grandparents, Gayla Durham and Roger (Debra) Souther;...

Ivan Thomas Herko

Ivan Thomas Herko

Apr 20, 2020

Hamptonville Mr. Ivan Thomas Herko, 46, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Care Center. Tom was born August 5, 1973 in Rochester, NY to Joseph Charles Herko and Retta Florida Herko-Pierce. He enjoyed hunting and camping and worked as a carpenter for many years. In addition to his parents, Tom is survived by his three...

Bobby William Jenkins, Sr.

Bobby William Jenkins, Sr.

Apr 20, 2020

Dobson Rev. Bobby William Jenkins, Sr., 77, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at Pruitt Healthcare and Rehab. Mr. Jenkins was born December 6, 1942 in Surry County to John William and Gladys Whitaker Jenkins. He served as a pastor for many years, lastly at Christian Outreach Assembly. Mr. Jenkins loved tools, made knives, and had many hobbies. In addition...

Betty Jean Reece Caudle

Betty Jean Reece Caudle

Apr 19, 2020

Betty Jean Reece Caudle, age 75, passed away April 19, 2020. She was born April 26, 1944 in Yadkin County to the late William Henry and Lethia Hutchens Reece. Betty loved her flowers, and enjoyed taking pictures of flowers, birds, autumn trees, snow, and her loved ones. She was selfless, caring, generous, and humble, and loved her family more than...

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