Obituaries

Ruby Avonell Prim Lawson

Ruby Avonell Prim Lawson

Sep 24, 2018

Mrs. Ruby Avonell Prim Lawson, 87, of Limerock Road passed away peacefully Monday, September 24, 2018 at her home.  She was born February 3, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Loyd Herman and Hazel Miller Prim.  Mrs. Lawson retired as a beautician, enjoyed reading, crocheting, sewing, and traveling with bus tours.  She was a faithful member of Richmond Hill...

Thomas "Denny" Choplin

Thomas "Denny" Choplin

Sep 20, 2018

Choplin Yadkinville – Thomas “Denny” Choplin, 79, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018. He was born August 12, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Ollie Hubert Choplin and Annie Mae Driver Choplin.  Surviving is his wife, Patricia “Patty” Poteate Choplin; children, Brent (Drama) Choplin, Julia (Eddie) Norman; grandchildren, Michelle (Ben) Corcoran, Melonie (Travis) Fleshman, Taylor (Whitley Todd) Choplin, Mallory...

Kenneth Gerald Cheek

Kenneth Gerald Cheek

Sep 19, 2018

Jonesville Mr. Kenneth Gerald Cheek, 91, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Kindred Hospital. Mr. Cheek was born September 9, 1927 in Yadkin County to Samuel and Novella Nicks Cheek. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cheek was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Haynes Cheek; a son, Jeffery...

Jerry Darnell Sapp, Sr.

Jerry Darnell Sapp, Sr.

Sep 18, 2018

Sapp East Bend – Jerry Darnell Sapp, Sr., 78, passed away September 18, 2018.  He was born November 10, 1939 in Forsyth County to the late Roscoe and Irene Canada Sapp.  Jerry was a member of Enon Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, sunday school teacher, he was in the Enon Brotherhood, and he drove a bus for the...

Colleen Cook Parker

Colleen Cook Parker

Sep 9, 2018

Colleen Yvonne Cook Parker, 81 passed away at home while surrounded by her family. The youngest of fourteen children, she was born on July 2, 1937 in Iredell County to Robert Lee Cook and Vertie Viola Anderson Cook. In addition to her parents, Colleen was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Max Allen Parker; four brothers, James...

Abe Lee Heath

Abe Lee Heath

Sep 9, 2018

East Bend Mr. Abe Lee Heath, Jr. 78, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Heath was born September 7, 1940 in Stokes County to Abe and Mina Tuttle Heath. He was a member of Forbush Friends Meeting and retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. In addition to his parents, Mr. Heath was preceded in death...

Betty Baity Pardue

Betty Baity Pardue

Sep 8, 2018

Pardue Yadkinville – Betty Lou Baity Pardue, 82, joined her loved ones in her heavenly home Saturday, September 08, 2018. She was born June 21, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Sheridan and Myrtle Plowman Baity.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse “J.W.” Winfield Pardue, Jr.  Surviving are her children,...

Carolyn Rose Cheek Pardue

Carolyn Rose Cheek Pardue

Sep 6, 2018

Carolyn Rose Cheek Pardue age 85, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018. She was born May 2, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Robert Lee and Minnie Wagoner Cheek. She graduated from West Yadkin High School. Mrs. Pardue was a member of Swan Creek Baptist Church for 73 years. Survivng are her husband Fred Pardue; sons Danny (Karen) Pardue,...

Elizabeth Louise Russell

Elizabeth Louise Russell

Sep 6, 2018

Mrs. Elizabeth Louise Hinson Russell, 86, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018.  She was born on May 14, 1932 in Surry County to the late Brady Thomas and Leslie Estelle Hinson.  She graduated from Yadkin High School in 1950 and attended Bennett College in Greensboro, NC.  She retired from Yadkin County Department of Social Services.   She was married to Mr....

Christopher Keith Sage

Christopher Keith Sage

Sep 5, 2018

Christopher Keith Sage, 45, passed away Wednesday September 5, 2018. He was born May 13, 1973 in Marion Virginia to Otha Martin Sage and Betty Jane Parsons Brooks. He is survived by his wife Kandice Sage; son Christopher Keith Sage II (Amber Hall); grandson Kieron Damon Sage; his parents; multiple brothers and sisters. He loved wood working, raising pure breed...

Hazel Blevins Poplin

Hazel Blevins Poplin

Sep 4, 2018

Jonesville Mrs. Hazel Blevins Poplin, 95, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Tuesday, September 4, 2018.   She was born October 6, 1922 in Davidson County to Rufus and Lily Hemric Blevins.  Hazel was a member of Union Baptist Church and later, Fall Creek Baptist Church.  She and Clyde ran Poplins Used Cars of Hwy 67 for 15 years.  Hazel...

Edith Collins Sprinkle

Edith Collins Sprinkle

Sep 3, 2018

Mrs. Edith Mae Collins Sprinkle, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 3, 2018 after a long illness.  Edith was born on November 23, 1938 to Robert Nelson and Gertie Flynn Collins.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. David Curman Sprinkle; sisters, Rosie Lee (Verne)...

Ronald Edwin Eaton

Ronald Edwin Eaton

Sep 3, 2018

Eaton East Bend – Ronald Edwin Eaton, 71, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. He was born November 17, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Edwin Crater Eaton and Lucille Bayne Eaton.  Ronald enjoyed hunting, fishing, competitive shooting, and coaching the hunter safety team at Forbush Elementary.  He always enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. ...

Adler Riley Mahr

Adler Riley Mahr

Sep 2, 2018

Infant Adler Riley Mahr, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2018. He was born September 2, 2018 in Soldotna, Alaska to Daniel and Kayla Oliver Mahr. Adler is survived by his parents; his brother Deacon James Mahr and sister Klaire Amelia Mahr; grandparents Greg and Tammy Oliver, and  Jim and DianeMahr. A private graveside service will be conducted at later date....

Anne Baker Stimpson

Anne Baker Stimpson

Sep 1, 2018

Yadkinville Mrs. Anne Baker Stimpson, 96, formerly of Elkin, left her earthly life on Saturday, September 01, 2018 at Willowbrook Health Care. She was born October 10, 1921 in Yadkin County to Tom and Zetta Ray Baker into a family of 11 children. In addition to her parents, Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn E. Stimpson; a...

Edward Eugene Doub

Edward Eugene Doub

Sep 1, 2018

East Bend Mr. Edward “Pops” Eugene Doub passed away peacefully on Saturday September 1, 2018 at the SECU Hospice Care of Yadkin. Edward was born on May 17, 1931 to Arzie Aldene Doub and Fannie Saylor Doub. Edward graduated from East Bend High School and later served in the US Army. Edward was a charter member of the Forbush Volunteer...

Karen Burton Cave

Karen Burton Cave

Aug 30, 2018

Jonesville Karen Burton Cave, 64, of Jonesville, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at her home. She was born in Surry County on June 17, 1954 to James and Kathleen Wilkins Burton. She attended Forbush Friends Meeting in East Bend. She was preceded in death by her father, James Burton. Surviving are her husband, Eddie C. Cave, Jr., three children,...

Rufus "Rudy" Clifton Todd

Rufus "Rudy" Clifton Todd

Aug 30, 2018

Rufus Clifton “Rudy” Todd, 64, passed away Thursday August 30, 2018. He was born February 12, 1954 in Forsyth County to the late Clifford and Myrtle Kimmer Todd. Mr. Todd was a member of Community Baptist Church in Statesville. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister Frances Todd Ellis; two brothers Frank Todd and Gary Todd. Surviving...

Paul Dovin Campbell, Sr.

Paul Dovin Campbell, Sr.

Aug 30, 2018

Jonesville- Paul “Dovin” Campbell, Sr., 87, of Hamptonville, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Hugh Chatham Hospital. He was born in Yadkin County on July 17, 1931 to Erastus Blaine Campbell and Fannie Elizabeth Evans Campbell.  In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lee Nicks Campbell, 4 sisters, Ruth Wagoner, Roena Macemore,...

Carlton Jason Carter

Carlton Jason Carter

Aug 30, 2018

Carlton Jason Carter, 82, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018. He was born January 6, 1936 in Oswego County, Fulton, New York to the late Leon Carlton Carter and Helen Payne Carter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother William Robert Carter and a son Scott Carter. Mr. Carter was a member at Elkin...