Obituaries

Pauline Messar McEwen

Pauline Messar McEwen

Feb 23, 2020

Mocksville – Pauline Messer McEwen, 89, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. She was born January 31, 1931 to the late Monroe Howard Messer and Allie Henson Messer. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers. Surviving is her husband, John “J.C.” McEwen; sister, Doris (Robert) Cearley; brother, Joseph Messer; and...

Devon Columbus Weatherman

Devon Columbus Weatherman

Feb 21, 2020

Devon Columbus Weatherman, 83, passed away Friday February 21, 2020. He was born in Surry County to the late Harold Columbus Weatherman, Sr. and Grace Blackburn Weatherman. Mr. Weatherman served in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Patricia “Pat” Benton Weatherman. Surviving are his daughter Deana Bonifay; granddaughter Heather (Steve) Nelson; great grandchildren...

Mary H. Shelton

Mary H. Shelton

Feb 20, 2020

Yadkinville-  Mrs. Mary H. Shelton, 75, of Service Road passed away peacefully Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Willowbrook Healthcare.  She was born December 13, 1944 in Wilkes County to the late Claude and Katrina Eller Huffman.  Mrs. Shelton worked for several years with Wachovia Bank, Unifi Textiles, and was a faithful member of Maplewood Baptist Church.  She enjoyed life, especially...

Rebecca Hogan Campbell

Rebecca Hogan Campbell

Feb 20, 2020

Rebecca Ann Hogan Campbell, 75, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was born August 28, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late R.J. and Betty Hogan. She is survived by her husband Linwood Campbell; her sons Chris Campbell, and Tim (Dianne) Campbell; grandchildren Theron Campbell, Ashley (Nathan) Parker, Danielle (Austin) Mullis, and Brett (Ashlyn) Campbell; great-grandson Luke Parker; sister...

Wilbur Cornelius Evans

Wilbur Cornelius Evans

Feb 19, 2020

Yadkinville-  Mr. Wilbur Cornelius Evans, 78, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.  He was born November 13, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Hubert L. and Ila Layne Evans. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Minnie Sue Wagoner Evans on July...

Mary Shelton Paschal

Mary Shelton Paschal

Feb 18, 2020

Yadkinville Mrs. Mary Ann Shelton Paschal, 71, passed away at her home Tuesday, February 18, 2020. She was born February 4, 1949 in Guilford County to Samuel and Nannie Cox Shelton. She enjoyed flowers and spending time with family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Paschal was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Paschal; a sister, Piney Marie Ingon;...

Betty Bryant Chappell

Betty Bryant Chappell

Feb 16, 2020

Hamptonville – Betty Lou Bryant Chappell, 86, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020.  She was born June 4, 1933 in Surry County to the late Joseph Harrison Bryant and Celia Vestal Bryant.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Junior Chappell; son, Barry Chappell; grandson, Mark Colton Chappell; sisters, Sadie Vanhoy, Tula Walters;...

Frank T. Holden

Frank T. Holden

Feb 14, 2020

Holden

Yadkinville-  Mr. Frank T. Holden, 83, of Travis Road passed away peacefully Friday, February 14, 2020 at his home.  He was born February 21, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Frank Travis and Laura Ward Holden.  Mr. Holden was retired with 39 years of service with Bassick-Sack of Winston-Salem.  He was a graduate of Courtney High School, served...

Maxine Myers Ray

Maxine Myers Ray

Feb 13, 2020

Mrs. Maxine Myers Ray, 87, passed away February 13, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at Willowbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation in Yadkinville, NC. Mrs. Ray was born September 22, 1932 in Surry County to the late John Guy Myers and Ethel Freeman Myers. Mrs. Ray retired after 32 years of service from ASCS office in Yadkinville, NC. Mrs. Ray was...

Scotty Neal Chandler

Scotty Neal Chandler

Feb 13, 2020

Chandler

East Bend -  Mr. Scotty Neal Chandler, 43, of Browns Drive passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 at his home.  He was born December 25, 1976 in Yadkin County to Mac and Hazel Marie Coe Chandler.  He was of the Baptist Faith, worked for several years with J.S. Myers Trucking, and was  known for his great-sense of humor...

Charles Michael Cranfill

Charles Michael Cranfill

Feb 12, 2020

Charles Michael Cranfill, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 12, 2020. He was born in Yadkin County to the late Charles Frank Cranfill and Ruth Lela Mae Sizemore Cranfill. My big brother: Quick-witted, amazingly smart, loved country music, could makes the most amazing collages, history expert, and enjoyed getting a joke over on my husband. You loved birthdays, Thanksgiving,...

Sharon Baity Dixon

Sharon Baity Dixon

Feb 12, 2020

Sharon Baity Dixon, 79, passed away February 12, 2020.  She was born August 17, 1940 in Forsyth County to the late William “Bill” Isaac Baity and Hazel Fulp Baity.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Ann Baity McIntosh.  Surviving are her children, Terri (Scotty) Smith, Larry Gray Dixon, Jr.; grandchildren, Chandler Ryan...

Travis Leon Lineberry

Travis Leon Lineberry

Feb 11, 2020

Boonville – Travis Leon Lineberry, 29, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020.  He was born March 19, 1990 in Forsyth County to Leon Edward Lineberry and Marietta Neely Lineberry.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Marietta Lineberry.  In addition to his father, he was also survived by his brother, Dustin Lineberry; niece, Marietta Harper Lineberry; nephew, Taylor Reid...

Kristen Leigh Bruce-Allen

Kristen Leigh Bruce-Allen

Feb 11, 2020

Kristen Leigh Bruce-Allen, 38, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Atlanta.

She was born in Forsyth county on February 8, 1982; daughter of the late Davie DeVon Bruce and Deborah Jordan Bruce, other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, B. A. Bruce and Evelyn Bruce and her maternal grandparents, Bobby “Bubba” Jordan...

Myrtle Rosalie Lucas Cook

Myrtle Rosalie Lucas Cook

Feb 10, 2020

Boonville – Myrtle Rosalie Lucas Cook, 71, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020.  She was born May 8, 1948 in Wyoming County, WV to the late Giles Clifford Lucas and Myrtle Short Lucas.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Sarah Philyaw and Susan Kearney.  Surviving is her husband, Eddie Ray Cook; daughters,...

Frederick "Fred" Frank Pepper

Frederick "Fred" Frank Pepper

Feb 10, 2020

Pepper

Yadkinville- Mr. Frederick Frank Pepper of Yadkinville went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2020.  Fred was born on January 23, 1937 to the late Frank N. and Mattie Belle Fairchild Pepper in Sackette Harbor, New York where he spent his childhood while his father was serving in the US Army.  He was a graduate of...

Leland Francis Frye, Jr.

Leland Francis Frye, Jr.

Feb 9, 2020

Frye Ronda- Mr. Leland Francis Frye, Jr., 63, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was born in Moore County on September 8, 1956 to Leland Francis Frye, Sr. and Earlene Key Frye. He was a member of Swan Creek Baptist Church where he served as secretary as long as his health permitted. Mr. Frye loved his wife, daughters, and...

Nonie Moorefield Hutchens

Nonie Moorefield Hutchens

Feb 7, 2020

Nonie Moorefield Hutchens, 94, passed away on February 7, 2020 at Davie Nursing and Rehibition in Mocksville.  She was born in Yadkin County on October 26, 1925. Daughter of the late Gene Moorefield and Lucy Wall Moorefield. Nonie was also, preceded in death by her husband Troy Hutchens. She loved growing roses, farming and worked at Monleigh Garment Company, Mocksville,...

Barbara Miller Johnson

Barbara Miller Johnson

Feb 7, 2020

Mocksville – Barbara Jean Miller Johnson, 77, passed away February 7, 2020.  She was born October 13, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Grady Miller and Mary Ruth Thompson Miller.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Lee Johnson; brothers, Wilson Miller, Jack Miller, Frederick Miller, and Billy Miller.  Surviving are...

Jason Cory Thomasson

Jason Cory Thomasson

Feb 6, 2020

Jason Cory Thomasson, 45, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020. He was born in Wayne County to Douglas Wayne Thomasson and Shirley Clanton Graham. Mr. Thomasson served in the US Army in Iraq and Kuwait. Surviving are his daughter McKenzie Jean Choplin; grandchildren Rylan Benton, Ryleigh Benton; father and step mom Douglas Wayne (Judy S.) Thomasson; mother and step dad...