Obituaries
Fredrick "Freddy" O'Neill Long
May 9, 2018
Fredrick "Freddy" O’Neill Long, 49, of Yadkinville passed away on Wednesday May 9, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Fredrick was born on August 22, 1968; the son of the late William Clyde Long and Lula Gray Cowan Long. He graduated from Forbush High School and was a truckdriver. He also, loved fishing, nascar and was a good old country man....
Joyce Wood Roberts
May 9, 2018
Roberts State Road – Joyce Rebecca Wood Roberts, 76, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018. She was born February 25, 1942 in Surry County to the late Joe and Betty Reece Wood. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Arvil “Cotton” Roberts; brother, Franklin Wood. Surviving are her sons, Terry Roberts, William Lee...
Wayne Bennett McCormick
May 9, 2018
McCormick Boonville – Wayne Bennett McCormick, 80, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018. He was born October 5, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Boyd Edmond McCormick and Lucy Pratt McCormick. Wayne was a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church. He retired from Unifi and also retired from Fall Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving is his wife, Helen Draughn...
Nellie Sue Johnson Shore
May 8, 2018
ShoreHamptonville- Mrs. Nella Sue Johnson Shore, 78, of Wilkes-Yadkin Road passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at her home. She was born March 5, 1940 in Surry County to the late Spencer and Della Wagoner Johnson. Mrs. Shore was a member of Dennyville Baptist Church and had been attending Wilkes Faith Church as long as her health permitted. She was...
Ronald Lee Honeycutt
May 7, 2018
Ronald Lee Honeycutt, age 78, passed away unexpectedly at Trinity Elms Health & Rehab on May 7, 2018. Ron was born on December 1, 1939 in Anson County. He graduated from Lilesville High School as valedictorian. He earned his undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and his Master’s Degree from Purdue University and served in the US Air Force. He...
Floyd Monroe Marlowe
May 6, 2018
Floyd Monroe Marlowe, 86, passed away on May 6, 2018 at Mt. Valley Hospice Home. He was born on December 14, 1931; son of the late Archie Marlowe and Ethel Livingston Marlowe. Floyd loved spending his time with his family, gardening and yardwork. He was retired from Baker Furniture with 25 or more years of service. He was preceded in...
Mitchell Mastin
May 4, 2018
Mastin Ronda – Talmadge “Mitchell” Mastin, 82, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. He was born September 21, 1935 in Wilkes County to the late Talmadge Mastin and Hattie Chambers Mastin. Mitchell was a lifelong member of Dennyville Baptist Church, where he was the choir director, Chairman of the Deacons, and a Sunday School Teacher. He also sang with several...
John Thomas Watts
May 3, 2018
Jonesville Mr. John Thomas Watts, 62, passed away Thursday, May 03, 2018 at SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin. Mr. Watts was born September 22, 1955 in Wilkes County to the Charlie and Betty Wood Watts. He was a member of Bessie’s Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to his father, Mr. Watts was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Leah Rose...
Betty Jester Groce
May 3, 2018
Betty Jester Groce, 74, passed away Thursday May 3, 2018. She was born June 6, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Paul Jester and Lora Cranfill Jester. Mrs. Groce was a loving mother, grandmother and she loved shopping. She was a member of Forbush Baptist Church where she served on several committees and was involved at the church. She...
Lorene Finney
Apr 29, 2018
Finney Jonesville- Mrs. Metta Lorene Finney, 95, of Center Road passed away peacefully Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. She was born January 13, 1923 in Wilkes County to the late Banner and Annie Hemric Billings. Mrs. Finney was retired from Chatham Manufacturing with over 30 years of service. She was a dedicated member...
John "JW" Wesley Foreman
Apr 29, 2018
Jonesville Mr. John “JW” Wesley Foreman, Jr., 76, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Kindred Hospital. Mr. Foreman was born February 28, 1942 in Surry County to the late John and Maude Kennedy Foreman. He enjoyed HAMM radio, golfing, and his animals. Mr. Foreman is survived by his wife of 19 years, Betty Crook Foreman; children, Teresa (Cody) Anderson,...
Charles "Wimp" Fred Royal, Jr.
Apr 28, 2018
Yadkinville Mr. Charles “Wimp” Fred Royal, Jr., 83, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Royal was born August 23, 1934 in Yadkin County to Charles and Frances Steelman Royall. He was a veteran of the US Army having served 2 years, and was in the used car business for over 50 years. Mr. Royal made...
Harry Franklin Simpson
Apr 26, 2018
Simpson Yadkinville- Mr. Harry Franklin Simpson, 68, of Yadkinville, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018. He was born in Surry County on December 16, 1949 to Sam Wesley and Lula Emily Wood Simpson. He lived a full life and was well known in the community. His trademark was his camo outfit and his red beard. He was kind and giving....
Roy Saylor Doub
Apr 24, 2018
Doub East Bend – Roy Saylor Doub, 85, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at SECU Hospice Care of Yadkin. Roy was born August 9, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Arzie Aldene Doub and Fannie Saylor Doub. Roy graduated from Yadkinville High School and later served in the Army. Roy retired as a dairy/crop farmer. He also served...
Eleanor Elaine Steelman Matthews
Apr 24, 2018
Eleanor Elaine Steelman Matthews, 75, passed away on April 24, 2018 at Yadkin Nursing Center. She was born in Forsyth County, NC on March 15, 1943; daughter of the late Paul Truman Steelman and Evelyne Way Steelman. Eleanor loved spending her time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her...
Ann Eldridge Branon
Apr 22, 2018
Branon Winston-Salem - Laura “Ann” Eldridge Branon, 85, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. She was born February 2, 1933 in Surry County to the late Currie Lee and Fairy Lee Adams Eldridge. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Robert Page Branon. Surviving is her daughter, Cindy Ann...
Earl Wayne Parker
Apr 21, 2018
Earl Wayne Parker, 62, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. He was born April 30, 1955 in Surry County to Thad Dearl Parker and Kate Arlene Bryant Parker Hutchens. He was preceded in death by his father Thad Dearl Parker; brother Thad Dearl Parker Jr.; step-father Bobby L. Hutchens; brother-in-law John R. Cranor. He is survived by his mother Kate...
Jewel Jean Holmes Grinton
Apr 19, 2018
Boonville Mrs. Jewel Jean Holmes Grinton, 84, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at her home. Mrs. Grinton was born October 2, 1933 in Iredell County to Charlie and Mamie Steele Holmes. She attended Boonville Presbyterian Church, Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Harmony, and graduated from Unity High School in Harmony. Mrs. Grinton loved to cook and was well known...
Dolores Elledge Ritchie
Apr 19, 2018
Hamptonville- Mrs. Dolores Elledge Ritchie, 90, of Old 421 Yadkin Road passed away peacefully Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 24, 1927 in Wilkes County to the late Harrison and Amelia Welborn Elledge. Mrs. Ritchie was retired from Ithaca Hoisery in North Wilkesboro with over 20 years of service, and was a faithful member...
Howard Junior (June) Davis
Apr 19, 2018
Howard Junior (June) Davis, 89, passed away on April 19, 2018 at Mountain Valley Hospice Home, Yadkinville. He was born in Yadkin County, NC on September 7, 1928; son of the late William Fred Davis and Sally Geneva Lineberry Davis and was a member of Crossroad Baptist Church, worked for RJR Tobacco Company with over 33 years of service, served...
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