Obituaries
Rev. Donald Ray Bell, Sr.
Oct 7, 2020
Mt. Airy Rev. Donald Ray Bell, Sr., 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 7, 2020. Rev. Bell was born June 12, 1945 in Raleigh County, WV to Samuel and Katherine Branstetter Bell. He was a member of Freedom Gospel Baptist Church. Rev. Bell served as a minister for 45 years, worked as a coal...
Carrie Belle Steelman
Oct 6, 2020
Steelman
Lone Hickory- Carrie Belle Steelman, 79, of Sandy Springs Road, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Sherrill’s Ford Hospice House. She was born October 5, 1941 in Wilkes County to the late Elsie Albert and Lola Baity Steelman. Ms Steelman was co-owner and operator of Town & Country Florist together with her close friend, Mary Katherine...
Glenna "Joan" Ray Deason
Oct 3, 2020
East Bend Mrs. Glenna Joan Eubank Ray Deason, 91, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Deason was born November 13, 1928 in LaFontaine Indiana to Glen and Pauline Sparks Eubank. In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling, sewing and fishing. The most important aspect of Joan’s life was serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In...
James Felix Matthews
Oct 2, 2020
James Felix Matthews, passed away on October 2, 2020 at his home. He was born in Yadkin County, NC on March 16, 1938 and he attended Forbush Baptist Church, worked for RJR Tobacco Company. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed keeping his yard nice and green, also loved sharing his flowers and produce with his friends. He was preceded...
Thomas O'dell Spillman
Oct 1, 2020
Yadkinville – Thomas O’dell Spillman, 92, passed away early Thursday, October 1, 2020. He was born April 16, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Shelton and Amelia Reynolds Spillman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Gough Spillman; daughter, LuAnn Spillman Hinshaw; brothers, Laverne Spillman, Avalon Spillman. Surviving is his granddaughter,...
Betty Parker Hutchens
Sep 29, 2020
Mrs. Betty Parker Hutchens, 92, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Betty was born June 22, 1928 in Yadkin County to Sallie Bet and Simon Parker. Betty loved being outside and working in the yard and loved her flowers. She also adored her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is now going home to be with...
Michael "Mike" Poindexter
Sep 29, 2020
Michael “Mike” J. Poindexter, age 75, of Jonesville died peacefully, surrounded by family at Mountain Valley Hospice Home in Yadkinville on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Mike was born to the late Homer and Louise Poindexter on January 26, 1945 in Surry County. He was preceded in death by his wife Lavonne Case Poindexter, brother Jerry Poindexter, sisters Janice Wright and...
Paul Wintford Swaim
Sep 28, 2020
Mr. Paul Wintford Swaim, age 90, passed away peacefully Monday, September 28, 2020. He was born on September 9, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Wint Swaim and Lillor Walker Swaim. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eulalah Shore Swaim; his sister, Joanna Chambers; and his brothers, Jarvis Swaim, and Willard...
Margie Hawks Hardy
Sep 25, 2020
Boonville Ms. Margie Hawks Hardy, 84, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Ms. Hardy was born August 7, 1936 in Surry County to George and Lilly Akers Hawks. In addition to her parents, Ms. Hardy was preceded in death by two sisters, Myrtle Jenkins and Marie Turner; and four brothers, Howard, Marvin, Melvin, and Chester...
Larry Dean Bryant
Sep 24, 2020
Larry Bryant loved his wife, children, and grandchildren so well. He taught his children to love well, leaving a legacy of his own and also one that will continue to grow. Never was a man loved so by a community, his love was so big one couldn’t help to be drawn in. Since his sudden departure to heaven, his family...
David "Ronnie" Rondal Oliver
Sep 20, 2020
Yadkinville Mr. David Rondal “Ronnie” Oliver, 75, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Ronnie was born in Surry County on November 22, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a sister, and his brother-in-law, Marshall Wilmoth. Ronnie is survived by his wife Brenda; two sons,...
Cynthia Laurice Tidline
Sep 17, 2020
Mocksville – Cynthia Laurice Tidline, 64, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020. She was born December 28, 1955 to Roscoe and Canzis Sales Tidline. She was preceded in death by her father, Roscoe Tidline; daughter, Willisa Allen Tidline; brother, Eric Tidline. Surviving is her mother, Canzis Sales Tidline; daughter, Alissa (Jermaine) Dalton; grandchildren, Jermaine Dalton, Sophia Dalton, Lilly Dalton; sisters,...
Priscilla Moore Johnson
Sep 16, 2020
Priscilla Moore Johnson died on September 16, 2020 at the age of 87. She was a lifelong resident of Hamptonville, North Carolina and a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church. Priscilla was a graduate of West Yadkin High School and attended Guilford College where she sang in the College Honors Choir. She was married to Rex Gilbert Johnson for over...
Allen Robert Eddleman
Sep 15, 2020
Allen Robert Eddleman, 48, passed away on Tuesday September 15, 2020 at home. He was born in Yadkin County on April 10, 1972; son of Robert “Bobby” Allen Eddleman and Ruby Groce Powe, husband, Robert. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; David and Laura Groce and paternal grandparents; Robert and Margaret Eddleman. Allen was a strong believer...
Donnie Keith Wagoner
Sep 15, 2020
Donnie Keith Wagoner, 50, passed away Tuesday September 15, 2020. He was born December 10, 1969 in Surry County to the late Harvey “Buck” Wagoner and Maxine Shaffner Wagoner. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Debbie Collins; brother Bobby Lee Wagoner. The family is going to do a private service at a later date. Gentry Family Funeral...
Janice Faye Minor Smith
Sep 14, 2020
Janice Faye Minor Smith, 63, passed away Monday September 14, 2020. She was born August 5, 1957 in Davie County to Charlie Jackson Minor and Lucile Colon Minor. She was preceded in death by her mother, brother Paul Minor. Surviving are her father; fiancée Tony Smith; daughter Keri Spaugh; son Clyde Ray Spaugh, Jr.; grandson Tracey Spaugh; sisters Gail Cagle,...
Rev. William "Bill" Edward Hale
Sep 13, 2020
Yadkinville – Rev. William “Bill” Edward Hale, 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 13, 2020. “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” A time to be born, October 4, 1943 to the late William St. Clair Hale and Eleanor Stiffler Hale. A time to be reborn, February 1975...
Mary "Kathy" Katherin McBride
Sep 11, 2020
Lewisville Mary Katherine “Kathy” McBride, 70, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020. Miss McBride was born March 23, 1950 in Forsyth County to the late Henry and Wilma McBride. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by her partner of 38 years, Ronnie Gaultey, Sr.; two brothers-in-law, Carl Keaton and William Dinkins. Kathy is survived by her...
Christy Shore Jester
Sep 11, 2020
Christy Leann Shore Jester, age 50, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020. She was born on November 9, 1969 in Yadkin County to the late Calvin C. Shore and Lois Hayes Shore. Ms. Shore enjoyed gardening, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her children, John Alexander “Alex” Jester, and Olivia Eden Jester; grandchild,...
William Max Carlton
Sep 10, 2020
Yadkinville- Mr. William Max Carlton, 77, of Hoots Road passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 11,1943 in Forsyth County to the late William Ralph and Iris Binkley Carlton. Mr. Carlton was an avid pilot and spent several years working in the aviation industry. He was a flight instructor, managed different airports, painted...