Obituaries
Tina Jenkins Gardner
Jul 17, 2019
Tina Victoria Jenkins Gardner, 49, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She was born in Wilkes County on April 23, 1970 to Jimmy Allen Jenkins and Jane Collins Jenkins. Mrs. Gardner was preceded in death by her husband Eddie Dean Gardner; father Jimmy Jenkins; father-in-law J.E. Gardner. In addition to her mother she is survived by her daughter Brooke...
Forest "Dickie" Pruitt
Jul 16, 2019
Elkin - Forest “Dickie” Pruitt, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16th, 2019. He was born in Wilkes County, NC on August 5th, 1929; son of the late Arvel Pruitt and Johnnie Mae Holbrook Pruitt. He graduated from Traphill School and Georgia Military Academy. He retired from Pilot Freight Carriers with 38 years of service and was a member...
Ted E. Lee Porter, Sr.
Jul 16, 2019
Ted E. Lee Porter, Sr., 74, passed away peacefully at Novant Forsyth Medical Center on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was born in Wilkes County, NC on June 5, 1945; son of the late Alice Porter. Mr. Porter retired from R J Reynolds Tobacco Company. He enjoyed Nascar, a fan especially of Dale Earnhardt, loved his black chevys, John Deere...
Lois Winters
Jul 14, 2019
Mrs. Lois Weatherman Winters, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019. She was born in Yadkin County on January 8, 1924 to the late Vallie Whitaker Weatherman and Flake Weatherman. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Winters was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Arthur Winters; three brothers, Telford, Leroy, and Darold Weatherman. Mrs. Winters...
Ella Burgess Stewart
Jul 14, 2019
Stewart Boonville- Mrs. Ella Burgess Stewart, 101 of Rockford Road passed away peacefully Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin, while surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of John William Stewart who preceded her in death in 2005. Her wishes were to have a private family graveside service which will be held...
Tony Gayle Couch
Jul 10, 2019
Couch Yadkinville – Tony Gayle Couch, Sr., 75, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born December 19, 1943 in Surry County to the late King Voy Couch and Cora Wall Couch. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bob Couch, Jack Couch, and Bill...
Nancy J. Sapp
Jul 10, 2019
Sapp
Mocksville- Mrs. Nancy J. Sapp, 85, of Pineville Road passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, friends, and her loyal dog, Gypsy, on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. She was born May 16, 1934 in Nashville, TN to the late Grady and Maggie Mims Mingle. Mrs. Sapp worked for several years with...
Virginia Brumfield Stansberry
Jul 10, 2019
Stansberry
Yadkinville- Mrs. Virginia “Nanu” Brumfield Stansberry, 95, of Berry Lane passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 21, 1923 in Cambria, Va. to the late Samuel Benjamin and Villa Blevins Brumfield. Mrs. Stansberry was a loving devoted, wife, mother, and homemaker to her family, who had a...
Gerald Gray Todd
Jul 9, 2019
Gerald Gray Todd, 92, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019. He was born in Yadkin County on October 6, 1926 to the late Alonzo Lee Todd and Margaret Lucinda Hoots Todd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Maxine Brown Todd; daughter-in-law Margaret Todd; brothers Carl Todd, Woodrow Todd, Sherman Todd, Herbert Todd; sisters...
Mabel Griffin Carter
Jul 8, 2019
Mrs. Mabel Griffin Carter, 90, of Pfafftown passed away Monday July 8, 2019 at Vienna Village Assisted Living. Mrs. Carter was born July 1, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late Oliver Grover Griffin and Bessie Speer Griffin. She graduated from East Bend High School and Draughn’s Business College. She married her beloved husband Ivery Thomas Carter on February 21,...
Robert "Butch" Dewitt Holbrook
Jul 7, 2019
Robert Dewitt “Butch” Holbrook, 59, passed away Sunday July 7, 2019. He was born June 15, 1960 in Surry County to David Holbrook, Jr. and Lucille Wishon Holbrook. Butch worked several years for Carl Rose & Sons, recently employed by B&G Foods. He was preceded in death by his father David Holbrook, Jr.; paternal grandparents David and Ruby Holbrook; maternal...
Lydia Adams Logan
Jul 6, 2019
Logan East Bend – Mrs. Lydia Adams Logan, 78, of East Bend went home to the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Trellis Supportive Care. She was born June 13, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Arthur Edward and Thursie Alley Adams. Mrs. Logan was a beloved mother who enjoyed flower gardening, painting, and fashion. She loved her...
Martha Gunter Stanley
Jul 4, 2019
Martha Lee Gunter Stanley, age 85, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. She was born September 29, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Clifton Lee Gunter and Daisy Marie Baity Gunter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ray Harold Stanley; sons Harold Ray Stanley, Randy Autrey Stanley; brothers Wiley Gunter, L.C. Gunter;...
Pauline Dezern Mosteller
Jul 4, 2019
Mosteller Boonville – Pauline Dezern Mosteller, 99, passed away July 4, 2019 celebrating with Jesus. She was born January 22, 1920 in Surry County to the late Rovy Dezern and Stella Smith Dezern Calloway. Pauline was the oldest member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Warren Jeter...
Grace St. John Matthews
Jul 4, 2019
Matthews East Bend- Mrs. Grace St. John Matthews is now in the arms of our Lord. She gained her wings and took flight on July 4, 2019. She was born in Wilkes County on December 27, 1930 to Noah and Nellie Masten St. John. She was an employee of Hanes Knitware for 35 years. Grace loved working in her flowers...
Fred Alton Fowler
Jul 4, 2019
Yadkinville – Fred Alton Fowler, 80, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, July 04, 2019. He was born January 22, 1939 in Alleghany County to the late Lester and Ada Atwood Fowler. Fred retired from RJReynolds after 33 years with the company. He was also a member of the Air Force Reserves. He was happiest surrounded by his...
Laura Kate Matthews Sparks
Jul 3, 2019
Laura Kate Matthews Sparks, 87, passed away peacefully at Yadkin Nursing Center on Wednesday July 3, 2019. She was born in Surry County, NC on February 18, 1932; daughter of the late General Dewey Matthews and Stacie Wall Matthews, was a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church and attended Boonville High School. Mrs. Sparks retired from R J Reynolds Tobacco...
Nancy Anne Caldwell Brooks
Jul 2, 2019
Nancy Anne Caldwell Brooks, 74, entered into her eternal resting place with her Lord and Savior on July 2, 2019. She was born April 20, 1945 to the late Milford Morrison Caldwell and Myrtle Hegler Caldwell. Mrs. Brooks loved playing Bingo, watching Nascar, and had an avid love for Animals. On July 10, 2019 Billy and Nancy would have celebrated...
Robert Elmer Allgood
Jul 1, 2019
Robert Elmer Allgood, age 74, passed away July 1, 2019. He was born April 2, 1945 in Forsyth County to Forest Elmer Allgood and Lena Mae Shore Allgood. Mr. Allgood was preceded in death by his father Forest Elmer Allgood; sister Doris Baity; grandsons Jacob Steelman, Ethan Steelman. He is survived by his wife Louise Bowles Allgood; daughter Valerie (Ronald)...
Sabrina Ireland Pardue
Jul 1, 2019
Sabrina Lynn Ireland Pardue, 53, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 1, 2019. She was born February 15, 1966 in Iredell County to the late Miles William Ireland and Lola Faye Snow. In addition to her parents Mrs. Pardue was proceeded in death by a cousin Darin Shore. She is survived by her husband Darryl Pardue; children Anna (Brandon) Hurd, Hope...