Obituaries

Johnny Leon Dickerson

Johnny Leon Dickerson

Dec 2, 2017

Mr. Johnny Leon Dickerson, 79, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017. He was born in Yadkin County on July 7, 1938 to the late Alfonzo and Bertie Bell Dickerson. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Alfonzo Dickerson Jr., Max Dickerson; sister Gladys Dinkins. Mr. Dickerson is survived by his wife Carolyn Dickerson;...

Charles William "Billy" Hemric

Charles William "Billy" Hemric

Dec 2, 2017

Charles William “Billy” Hemric, 77, of Yadkinville, NC passed away in his home on 12/02/2017. Billy was a wonderful father, grandfather, husband and friend.  He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and others, who will continue to cherish the many fond memories made throughout their lives.  A private memorial service will be held in his honor by the...

Guy Edward Nichols

Guy Edward Nichols

Nov 29, 2017

JonesvilleMr. Guy Edward Nichols, 80, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at his home. Mr. Nichols was born March 8, 1937 in Mecklenburg County to Theodore and Leomie Dyson Nichols. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps and retired from Vulcan Material after many years of service. In addition to his parents, Mr. Nichols was preceded in death...

Violet Ruth Williams Rutledge

Violet Ruth Williams Rutledge

Nov 28, 2017

Violet Ruth Williams Rutledge, 88, passed away Tuesday November 28, 2017. She was born December 9, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Joy and Sally Hobson Williams. Mrs. Rutledge was a member of Mt. Carmel Friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters Edna Hobson and Mabel Carter. Surviving are her husband of 70 years John Clifton Rutledge;...

Harold Wayne Macemore

Harold Wayne Macemore

Nov 25, 2017

Yadkinville Harold “Wayne” Macemore, born October 5, 1964, entered the gates of Heaven and into the presence of his precious Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, November 25, 2017. Wayne treasured his wife and family, second only, to his love for Christ. Married for 28 remarkable years to Teena, his high school sweetheart, their extraordinary relationship persevered through many trials...

Margaret Shore Sheek

Margaret Shore Sheek

Nov 25, 2017

Margaret Shore Sheek, 90, passed away Saturday November 25, 2017. She was born March 27, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Ralph and Alma Long Shore. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Gray Sheek; a daughter Mary Ellen Sheek; a son David Sheek; and a brother. Surviving are her two daughters Chris (Jimmy) Barrow, Betty...

Edna Rosena Webster

Edna Rosena Webster

Nov 24, 2017

Webster Jonesville- Edna Rosena Martin “Fuzzy” Webster, 90, of Jonesville, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, November 24, 2017. She was born in Yadkin County on April 15, 1927 to Arthur Lee and Myrtle Virginia Underwood Martin. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was a member of Jonesville United Methodist Church.  Mrs....

Brenda Martin Wooten

Brenda Martin Wooten

Nov 24, 2017

Wooten Yadkinville-  Mrs. Brenda Martin Wooten, 77, of Hickory Street passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at the SECU Mountain Valley Hospice Care Center of Yadkin, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born December 23, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Aubrey and Nell Spicer Martin.  Mrs. Wooten worked several years earlier at Food Fair in Yadkinville before...

Kenneth Gray White

Kenneth Gray White

Nov 23, 2017

White Yadkinville – Kenneth Gray White, 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 23, 2017. He was born December 7, 1935 to the late Albert Otto White and Josephine Groce White.  Kenneth loved his family well, and especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...

Marvin Dane Barr

Marvin Dane Barr

Nov 23, 2017

Barr Hamptonville – Marvin Dane Barr, 62, 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my race, I have kept the faith”, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. He was born May 16, 1955 in Surry County to the late Paul Jones Barr and Nancy Mayberry Barr.  Dane enjoyed watching the...

Dolores Russ Bray

Dolores Russ Bray

Nov 21, 2017

Yadkinville Mrs. Dolores Russ Bray passed away at Mountain Valley Hospice Care in Yadkinville NC on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. Dolores was born in Wilkes Barre, PA on January 14, 1931. She married Robert L. Bray in 1948 and moved to Yadkinville in 1961 after his retirement from the Marine Corp. She was an...

Barbara Jean Dowell Kapp

Barbara Jean Dowell Kapp

Nov 13, 2017

Barbara Jean Dowell Kapp, 79, passed away Monday November 13, 2017. She was born June 25, 1938 in Iredell County to the late Jesse William and Bertha Mae Dowell. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1st husband Jesse Dwight Couch, 2nd husband Harold Gray Kapp; two sons Brian Couch, Ricky Couch; two sisters Inez Brown, Betty Sue Lynch;...

Robert Jessie Spicer

Robert Jessie Spicer

Nov 13, 2017

Yadkinville Mr. Robert Spicer, 72, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 at his home. Mr. Spicer was born May 12, 1945 in Wilkes County to Homer and Nellie Nelson Spicer. He was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Mr. Spicer was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Spicer...

Margie Lee Money Martin

Margie Lee Money Martin

Nov 12, 2017

Margie Lee Money Martin, 73, passed away Sunday November 12, 2017. She was born August 19, 1944 in Yadkin County to the late Silas and Ruth Smith Money. Mrs. Martin loved her church and was a member of South Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her husband Allen Martin; daughter Nora...

Laura Estelle Dezern Gregory

Laura Estelle Dezern Gregory

Nov 11, 2017

Gregory Hamptonville-  Mrs. Laura Estelle Dezern Gregory, 70, of Gregory Drive passed away peacefully Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Elkin Assisted Living.  She was born April 13, 1947 in Yadkin County to the late Leonard and Ruby Blevins Dezern.  Mrs. Gregory was a member of Old Fashion Gospel Baptist Church, and was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker...

Walser Ralph Bates

Walser Ralph Bates

Nov 11, 2017

Bates Yadkinville- Mr. Walser Ralph Bates, 83, of Yadkinville, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017. He was born in Yadkin County to Fletcher R. and Lillie Harrison Bates on April 8, 1934. Mr. Bates was a member of the Yadkin County Rescue Squad and the Yadkin Masonic Lodge #162 A.F. & A.M. He worked at Wake Forest University in the...

Richard Leroy Whelpley

Richard Leroy Whelpley

Nov 9, 2017

Whelpley Yadkinville – Richard Leroy Whelpley, 82, passed away Thursday, November 09, 2017. He was born June 16, 1935 in Ohio to the late Harold and Mildred Whelpley.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Marlene Spencer.  Surviving are his wife, Lokeel Mabe Whelpley; daughters, Rhonda (William) Brown, Stephanie Whelpley; step-children, Gail (Don)...

William "Bud" Arnol Souther

William "Bud" Arnol Souther

Nov 7, 2017

Souther Hamptonville – William “Bud” Arnol Souther, Sr., 86, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. He was born January 22, 1931 in Wilkes County to the late Luther Paul Souther and Ethel Mae Harris Souther. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two children, Michael Gray Gregory, Angela Mae Mitchell; and several brothers and sisters....

Lela Wiseman Johnson

Lela Wiseman Johnson

Nov 5, 2017

Lela Money Wiseman Johnson, Age 101 of Boonville, passed away peacefully early Sunday November 5, 2017, at SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. Born in Yadkin County on September 23, 1916, she was the fifth of eight children born to B.C. and Vallie Brown Money. She was a long-time member of Union Grove Baptist Church, where she was the oldest...

Nettie Ruth Sizemore

Nettie Ruth Sizemore

Nov 5, 2017

Sizemore Yadkinville – Nettie Ruth Sizemore, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 5, 2017. She was born July 12, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Wiley Leonard Goss and Nannie Taylor Goss. She married her high school sweetheart, Jerry Sam Sizemore on December 1, 1956 and they were faithful charter members of Northwood...