Obituaries

W. Harold Stokes

W. Harold Stokes

Jan 7, 2018

Hamptonville Mr. William Harold Stokes, 87, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home.  Mr. Stokes was born January 9, 1930 in Yadkin County to George and Jettie Shores Stokes.  He was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean War.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Stokes was preceded in death by four brothers and...

Dwane Caudle

Dwane Caudle

Jan 7, 2018

Glade Valley

Mr. A. Dwane Caudle, 81 of Glade Valley, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Dwane was born December 17, 1936 in Alleghany County to Alfred Coy and Mozelle Jolly Caudle.  He graduated from Sparta High School in 1954 and served a four year tour in the US Air Force.  Dwane retired from Piedmont Airlines...

Jerry Ray Whitaker

Jerry Ray Whitaker

Jan 6, 2018

Yadkinville Mr. Jerry Ray Whitaker, 64, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018. Mr. Whitaker was born June 5, 1953 in Yadkin County to the late James Harold and Betty Joyner Whitaker. Mr. Whitaker is survived by three step daughters, Lorenda Jenkins (Jamie Wilmoth), Patricia (Shannon) Reynolds, and Linda Gail Barry; six step grandchildren; two sisters, Sonya (Ray) Peele and Sharron...

Wesley Gene Wiles

Wesley Gene Wiles

Jan 5, 2018

Yadkinville-  Mr. Wesley Gene Wiles, 74, passed away peacefully Friday, January 5, 2018 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin.  He was born December 25, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late Charlie and Carrie Mae Wiles.  Mr. Wiles was a loving devoted father and grandfather.  He was retired from the Yadkin County office of the NC Dept of...

George Washington Cave

George Washington Cave

Jan 5, 2018

Dobson Mr. George Washington Cave, 94, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at Pruitt Healthcare. Mr. Cave was born November 29, 1923 in Surry County to William Harrison and Edna Hodge Cave. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cave was preceded in death by his first wife, Callie Hicks Cave; four sisters, Naomi Cave, Myrtle Fowler, Margie Joyce, and Ruby...

Dorothy Coram Mathis

Dorothy Coram Mathis

Jan 4, 2018

Mathis Boonville – Dorothy Coram Mathis, 97, passed away Thursday, January 04, 2018 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born July 18, 1920 to the late Lora Frances Hobson Coram and Jesse Johnson Coram.  She graduated from Boonville High School in 1939.  Dorothy married Lytle Paul Mathis on December 5, 1940.  She was a lifelong member of Boonville Baptist...

Jean Davis Vogels

Jean Davis Vogels

Jan 4, 2018

Hamptonville Mrs. Jean Davis Vogels, 76, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Vogels was born July 29, 1941 in New Hanover County to the late JC and Elsie Royal Davis. She was a member of Marler Road Baptist Church. Jean loved to mow and do yardwork, but her pride and joy were her grandchildren. Mrs....

Columbia Elizabeth Gilliam Groce

Columbia Elizabeth Gilliam Groce

Jan 4, 2018

Columbia Elizabeth Gilliam Groce, 87, passed away Thursday January 4, 2018. She was born January 18, 1930 in Surry County to the late Raymond and Selma Gatton Gilliam. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John D. Groce; a son Randy Dale Groce; a brother Johnny Gilliam. Surviving are her son Rex (Mary) Groce; grandchildren Erin (Michael)...

Jarrin Lee Boyles

Jarrin Lee Boyles

Jan 4, 2018

Hamptonville Mr. Jarrin Lee Boyles, 40, passed away January 4, 2018. Mr. Boyles was born April 19, 1977 in Forsyth County. He attended West Yadkin Elementary School and Starmount High School. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Allen & Blanche Dobbins and Kermit & Opal Boyles. Jarrin is survived by two children, Jack Crews and Leandra Boyles; his...

Donnie Edwin Wagoner

Donnie Edwin Wagoner

Jan 2, 2018

Wagoner

Boonville-  Mr. Donnie Edwin Wagoner, age 63, of Pulliam Road passed away suddenly at his home.  He was born November 8, 1954 in Yadkin County to the late Grover E. Wagoner and Winnie Pinnix Wagoner.  Mr. Wagoner was a very hard working Dairyman for over 45 years.  He was a graduate of Forbush High School Class of 1973, where...

Pauline Goss Smith

Pauline Goss Smith

Jan 1, 2018

Smith

Yadkinville-  Mrs. Pauline Goss Smith, 88, of Woodhaven Trail passed away peacefully Monday January 1, 2018 at her home.  She was born January 26, 1929 in Ashe County to the late Wiley Leonard and Nannie Taylor Goss.  She retired from Unifi, Inc. and was a member of Turners Creek Baptist Church.  She was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...

Linda Holcomb Hutson

Linda Holcomb Hutson

Jan 1, 2018

Hutson

Boonville-  Mrs. Linda Holcomb Hutson, 67, passed away peacefully Monday, January 1, 2018 after a battle with Alzheimers Disease.  She was born April 18, 1950 in Yadkin County to the late Crate and Thelma Burcham Holcomb.  Mrs. Hutson worked as a C.N.A. and loved caring for others.  Her joy were her children and grandchildren.  Mrs. Hutson was preceded in...

Jenny Lind Brown

Jenny Lind Brown

Dec 30, 2017

Jenny Lind Brown, 95, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017. She was born October 7, 1922, in Yadkin County to the late Martha Jane Settle Brown and Samuel Jones Brown. Jenny was preceded in death by her sister, Mattie Sue, and her brothers, Fax, Noah, Ralph, and Glenn. She is survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Her funeral service...

Fred Allen Vestal

Fred Allen Vestal

Dec 30, 2017

Fred Allen Vestal, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 30, 2017. He was born on April 15, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Thomas Carl and Ellie Nance Vestal. Fred was a member of Pilot View Friends Meeting where he served over 30 years as superintendent. He also served his church in...

Annie Maude Styers Stimson

Annie Maude Styers Stimson

Dec 30, 2017

Annie Maude Styers Stimson, 90, passed away Saturday December 30, 2017. She was born July 28, 1927 to the late Joseph C. Styers Sr. and Ada Shore Styers. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ronald Wilson Stimson, Sr. Surviving are her children Gary (Felicia) Stimson, Hope (James) Phipps, Ronald Wilson Stimson, Jr.; grandchildren Dustin (Kimberly) Phipps,...

Elizabeth Mathis Groce

Elizabeth Mathis Groce

Dec 28, 2017

Elizabeth Mathis Groce, 80, departed this life Dec. 28, 2017, at her home after a lengthy illness. Lib, who was most often called “Granny,” will be remembered for her love of her family and the Lord, her inviting smile and infectious laugh, along with her special gift in the kitchen. Every day was Thanksgiving at Granny’s table. She was born...

Tommy Anderson Chipman

Tommy Anderson Chipman

Dec 26, 2017

Boonville Mr. Tommy Anderson Chipman, 75, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at SECU Hospice Home. Mr. Chipman was born May 11, 1942 in Surry County to Willie and Daisy Brown Chipman. He was a member of Longtown Methodist Church where he was a former Sunday school teacher and sang in the choir. Mr. Chipman was a veteran of the...

Betty Baity Groce

Betty Baity Groce

Dec 26, 2017

Betty Jane McBride Baity Groce, 90, of Huntsville, North Carolina, passed away on December 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on December 25, 1927, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to William Walter and Nancy Money McBride.  She grew up in the West Bend community where she loved playing in the river with her brothers and sisters.  Betty...

Charles H. Mathis

Charles H. Mathis

Dec 23, 2017

N. WilkesboroMr. Charles H. Mathis, 80, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Mathis was born October 14, 1937 in Wilkes County to Commie and Mettie Somers Mathis. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mr. Mathis enjoyed playing golf, talking to people, but most of all, his children and grandchildren.In addition to his...

Anna May Porter

Anna May Porter

Dec 22, 2017

Porter

Yadkinville-  Mrs. Anna May Ellis Porter, 61, of Adams Street passed away peacefully Friday, December 22, 2017 at her home. She was born March 3, 1956 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Acie Robert and Carrie Ellis.  Mrs. Porter worked as a C.N.A. for 30 years and was a member of Northwood Baptist Church.  She was a loving...