Obituaries
Billy Gray Phillips
Oct 8, 2017
PHILLIPS East Bend- Mr. Billy Gray Phillips, 76, of East Bend, passed away peacefully at his home gathered by all his family and his Pastor, Rev. Chad Shoaf. Mr. Phillips was a strong Godly man. We know that he is flying with the Angels. He was born in Yadkin County on February 19, 1941 to the late William Ernest and...
Agnes Childress Ham
Oct 6, 2017
Ham Yadkinville- Mrs. Agnes Childress Ham, 93, of Dobbins Mill Road passed away peacefully Friday, October 06, 2017 at her home. She was born February 18, 1924 in Surry County to the late Joseph and Ida Stanley Childress. Mrs. Ham was retired from Unifi, Inc., and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She enjoyed working on the farm...
Cheyenne Marie White
Oct 4, 2017
White Mocksville- Cheyenne Marie White, 20, of Mortgage Hill Way passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 4, 2017. She was born November 22, 1996 in Guilford County to Lawrence Anthony White and Frankye Foster White. Ms White loved going to the beach and spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed taking care of her animals, riding her golf cart...
Gary Wayne Dunn
Oct 3, 2017
Yadkinville Mr. Gary Wayne Dunn, 50, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at his home. Mr. Dunn was born October 4, 1966 in Wilkes County to Leonard Berkley Dunn and Nina Nichols Royal. He was a member of South River Church of Christ and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Dunn was preceded in death by a brother, Brian Dunn;...
Mary Elizabeth Fox Pierce
Oct 3, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Fox Pierce, 58, passed away Tuesday October 3, 2017. She was born August 22, 1959 in Surry County to the late Cleveland Kelly and Jennie Hutchens Fox. Mary loved to watch Duke Basketball and she loved Coach K. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother in law, Charlie Stewart. Surviving are her husband Mark Pierce;...
Pearl Reece Shore
Oct 2, 2017
Jonesville Mrs. Annie Pearl Reece Shore, 89, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Shore was born August 29, 1928 in Yadkin County to Edward and Vernie Reece. She enjoyed crocheting, baking and spending time with her family and animals. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shore was preceded in death by her husband, Coolidge...
R.L. David Boggs
Oct 2, 2017
Boggs Yadkinville- Mr. R.L. David Boggs, 94, passed away peacefully Monday, October 2, 2017 at Yadkin Nursing Center. He was born June 13, 1923 in Yadkin County to the late Carl and Alma Bolin Boggs. Mr. Boggs loved racing, bowling and golf. In his early years, he was active in racing with the Winston Cup, Grand National, and Grand American...
Greta Faye Vestal Swaim
Oct 2, 2017
Greta Faye Vestal Swaim, 74, passed away Monday October 2, 2017. She was born March 4, 1943 in Surry County to the late Kim and Faye Groce Vestal. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rev. Stephen Watson Swaim.Surviving are three sons Randy Swaim, Stevie (Vanessa) Swaim, David Swaim; grandchildren Adam Swaim, Josh Swaim, Katelyn Swaim, Victoria...
Marie Hobson Williams
Oct 1, 2017
Marie Hobson Williams, 86, passed away Sunday October 1, 2017. She was born August 24, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Charlie and Orie Mickles Hobson. Mrs. Williams was retired from Sara Lee after 47 years and was a member of Union Cross Friends. Marie was a Volunteer worker for Forbush Elementary. She was preceded in death by her...
Frances Jester Reece
Sep 30, 2017
Reece EAST BEND- Mrs. Frances Jester Reece, 87, of East Bend, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017. She was born on March 11, 1930 to the late D.J. and Annie Caudill Jester. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Chruch. She was known for being a wonderful cook, especially her pies. She loved yardwork, gardening, and flowers. Mrs. Reece...
Jackie Lee Sprinkle
Sep 29, 2017
Boonville Mr. Jackie Lee Sprinkle, 59, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at his home. Mr. Sprinkle was born June 23, 1958 in Forsyth County to Robert and Mary Sizemore Sprinkle. He worked at Lydall for several years as a fork lift driver. Mr. Sprinkle is survived by his loving wife, Sara Driver Sprinkle; two daughters, Sabrina Sprinkle Shore and...
Marsha Holt Russell
Sep 28, 2017
East Bend Mrs. Marsha Denise Holt Russell, 57, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Russell was born January 10, 1960 in Yadkin County to Wayne Holt and Shelba Holt Frye. Marsha enjoyed being at the beach, reading, listening to beach music, and most of all, spending time with her grandkids. She was a member of...
Billy Ray Cornelius
Sep 27, 2017
Cornelius East Bend – Billy Ray Cornelius, 83, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at his home. He was born February 6, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Paul Alvis Cornelius and Jessie North Cornelius. Billy retired from R.J. Reynolds after 28 years of service. He was a charter member of the Forbush Fire Department and served in the...
Charles William Hutchens
Sep 25, 2017
Hutchens East Bend- Mr. Charles William Hutchens, 82, of Baltimore road passed away peacefully Monday, September 25, 2017 at the SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin. He was born August 12, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Harrison and Julia Phillips Hutchens. Mr. Hutchens was a veteran of the US Army and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 30...
Beatrice Hobson Davis
Sep 24, 2017
Boonville Beatrice Hobson Davis, 88, slipped peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior at Forsyth Hospital on September 24, 2017, surrounded by her loving children. Mrs. Davis was born on March 23, 1929, in Yadkin County to Grover and Ila Martin Hobson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wesley...
Brenda Winters Mallard
Sep 24, 2017
Lewisville Mrs. Brenda Winters Mallard, 63, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Mallard was born February 19, 1954 in Yadkin County to Clifford and Margaret Vestal Winters. She was beautiful, caring lady who loved animals and camping. She was a faithful donor to Alpha Acres, a charity dear to her heart. Brenda retired from RJ Reynolds...
Virginia "Jenny" Brown
Sep 23, 2017
Brown Pfafftown – Virginia Lee Brown (Jenny), 78, born November 19, 1938 in Yadkin County passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Jenny was proceded in death by her husband, Clarence Young Brown; father, Arthur Lee Holcomb Jr. and mother, Bessie Swaim Holcomb. Jenny is survived by her sister, Phyllis (Jasper) Adams and brother, Chris (Dee) Holcomb;...
Betty Bryant Branon
Sep 22, 2017
Branon Yadkinville – Betty Bryant Branon, 88, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017. She was born August 30, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late Dillard Abram Bryant and Daisy Coe Bryant. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul William Branon; brothers and sisters, Nancy Bryant, Rex Bryant, Claude Bryant, Nellie Swaim,...
Hubert Floyd Reynolds
Sep 21, 2017
Yadkinville Mr. Hubert Floyd Reynolds, 91, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. Reynolds was born January 9, 1926 in Yadkin County to Miles and Percy Rutledge Reynolds. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mr. Reynolds was a WWII veteran of the US Army/Air Force 6th Air Force, 397th Heavy Bombardment Group as an...
William "John" Wingate Gentry
Sep 20, 2017
Boonville Mr. William “John” Wingate Gentry, 87, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. Gentry was born November 20, 1929 in Yadkin County to Bernice Gentry Stevenson. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Gentry retired from RJR and enjoyed farming and spending time with special friends over the years. In addition to...
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