Obituaries

Michael Anthony Varner

Michael Anthony Varner

Sep 19, 2017

Boonville Mr. Michael Anthony Varner, 59, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at his home. Mr. Varner was born February 14, 1958 in Forsyth County to the late Keith and Carolyn Adams Varner. Mr. Varner enjoyed photography and hiking. He was an avid guitar player and carpenter. Mr. Varner is survived by his fiancé, Jo Couse; two step children, Nikki...

Dorothy Mae Adams Holcomb

Dorothy Mae Adams Holcomb

Sep 19, 2017

Dorothy Mae Adams Holcomb, 90, of Yadkinville, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. She was born in the Union Cross area of Yadkin County to Berlie and Maude Williams Adams on June 10, 1927. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker who dearly loved her family. She enjoyed working outside in her...

Robert Mitchell Johnson

Robert Mitchell Johnson

Sep 18, 2017

Johnson Lewisville – Robert Mitchell Johnson, 52, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017.  He was born October 24, 1964 in Forsyth County.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, J.F. (Jewel) Brooks; uncle, Jeffrey D. Brooks; grandfather, William Johnson; cousin, Phillip Brooks.  Surviving are his mother, Kay Brooks (Richard) Mast; children, Joseph Travis Johnson, Jacob Tyler (Katie) Willard, Kasey...

Edith Bryant Groce

Edith Bryant Groce

Sep 18, 2017

Groce   Hamptonville- Edith Bryant Groce, 93, of Hamptonville, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. She was born in Yadkin County on December 28, 1923 to Andrew and Fannie Brown Bryant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Harold Groce, her brothers, Melvin, Herman, and Harvey Bryant, and by a sister, Merlie...

Ina Mae Steelman Sheek

Ina Mae Steelman Sheek

Sep 16, 2017

Yadkinville Mrs. Ina Mae Steelman Sheek, 77, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at SECU Hospice Home. Mrs. Sheek was born April 26, 1940 in Yadkin County to Arnold and Alma Dobbins Steelman. She was a member of Deep Creek Friends Meeting, where she served as recording clerk for several years. She was also very active in her Sunday school...

Larry Nelson Bray

Larry Nelson Bray

Sep 14, 2017

Hamptonville Mr. Larry Nelson Bray, 81, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Bray was born October 19, 1935 in Yadkin County to Columbus and Mattie Nance Bray.  He was a veteran of the US Army and the US Army National Guard.  He worked 34 years before retiring from Thomasville Furniture, where he coached softball...

Earl Wayne Helton

Earl Wayne Helton

Sep 14, 2017

Yadkinville Mr. Earl Wayne Helton, 43, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 at SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin. Mr. Helton was born July 24, 1974 in Yadkin County to Harvey Helton and Mattie Louise Sizemore Martin. Mr. Helton is survived by his parents, Harvey Dee Helton and Mattie (Charles) Sizemore Martin; two children, Cassandra Helton (Anthony Costanzi) and David Edwards;...

Patsy King Van Hoy

Patsy King Van Hoy

Sep 14, 2017

Van Hoy Hamptonville-  Mrs. Patsy Ruth King Van Hoy, 84, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017.  She was born February 24, 1933 in Yadkin county to the late Miles Wheeler King and DeEtte Riley King.  Patsy graduated from West Yadkin High School, and moved shortly thereafter to Wilmington, Delaware  where she and her husband owned and operated a General Insurance...

Pernell A. Hobson

Pernell A. Hobson

Sep 13, 2017

Hobson East Bend-  Mrs. Pernell A. Hobson, 90,  passed away peacefully at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, surrounded by her Family that she loved and cherished so dearly.  Mrs. Hobson was born on May 16, 1927 to Shirl and Blanche Caudle Adams.  She retired from Surry Community College at the age of 65,...

Dorothy Chandler Steeelman

Dorothy Chandler Steeelman

Sep 12, 2017

Steelman Yadkinville-  Mrs. Dorothy Chandler Steelman, 84, of Yadkin Valley Road passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Willowbrook Healthcare.  She was born February 21, 1933 in Surry County to the late Gurney and Esther Hawks Chandler.  Mrs. Steelman worked with her husband for several years on their farm, and was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker.  ...

Grady Spencer Hoots

Grady Spencer Hoots

Sep 10, 2017

Grady Spencer Hoots, 80, passed away Sunday September 10, 2017. He was born December 21, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late F. K. and Naomi Groce Hoots. He served in the US Army and was retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters Amanda Bell, Bertha Wooten, Ethel Swaim; Six...

Thomas Elwood Williams

Thomas Elwood Williams

Sep 9, 2017

Williams Hamptonville – Thomas Elwood Williams, 86, passed away Saturday, September 09, 2017. He was born July 5, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Joshua Ellis Williams and Nancy Williams.  Elwood served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy Dull Williams; second...

Hobert Marshall Cline

Hobert Marshall Cline

Sep 8, 2017

Hobert Marshall Cline, 66, passed away Friday September 8, 2017. He was born February 5, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late Augustus and Martha Jeffries Cline. Mr. Cline served in the US Army and retired from Unifi. He was a Volunteer Fireman for 20 years with Yadkinville Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers...

Taran Malachi Vogts

Taran Malachi Vogts

Sep 5, 2017

Vogts East Bend - Taran Malachi Vogts, 19, born April 7,1998. To those who knew Taran best, September 5, 2017 is the day the music died. He always strived to be the best at everything he purposed his heart and mind to. He was an accomplished artist, musician and student. Taran led the marching band as drum major his senior...

Austin Clayton Hobson

Austin Clayton Hobson

Sep 3, 2017

East BendAustin "Hob" Clayton Hobson, 22, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 at his home. Austin was born April 25, 1995 in Yadkin County to Ricky Hobson and Benjie Windley. He enjoyed playing the bass guitar and listening to music. In addition to his parents, Austin is survived by his grandparents, ben Windley and Lynn Windley; a brother, Trevor Williamson;...

Pamela Dawn Reavis

Pamela Dawn Reavis

Sep 2, 2017

Yadkinville Ms. Pamela Dawn Reavis, 56, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Pamela was born May 19, 1961 in Yadkin County to Hubert and Betty Rutledge Reavis. She worked as a CNA for Forsyth Medical Center and Home Health for several years. Pamela was a member of Victory Chapel Church in Jonesville. In addition...

Gwendolyn Brown Brown

Gwendolyn Brown Brown

Sep 2, 2017

Brown Boonville-  Mrs. Gwendolyn Brown Brown, 98, of Lyndale Drive passed away following a brief period of declining health.  She was born in East Bend, North Carolina on February 27, 1919.  In 1940, she married Glenn Brown and moved to North Oak Ridge Community of Boonville, North Carolina where they lived and celebrated 75 years of marriage in 2015.  Gwendolyn...

Donald Hauser Hobson

Donald Hauser Hobson

Sep 1, 2017

Hobson Lewisville – Donald Hauser Hobson, 84, passed away Friday, September 01, 2017. He was born September 12, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Claude Hauser Hobson and Maude Kirkman Hobson.  Don served in the U.S. Army from 1950 – 1953 and he was stationed in Fort Smith Arkansas.  While in the Army, he was a drill sergeant, marksman,...

Carl Gentry, Jr.

Carl Gentry, Jr.

Sep 1, 2017

Gentry Yadkinville-  Mr. Carl “Junior” Gentry, Jr., 90, passed away Friday, September 01, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born January 28, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Carl and Lora Pardue Gentry.  Mr. Gentry attended Yadkinville High School and was a graduate of John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in Nashville, TN.  He was a veteran...

Lorene Martin Ingool Culler

Lorene Martin Ingool Culler

Aug 31, 2017

Jonesville Mrs. Lorene Ingool Culler, 89, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. Lorene was born October 26, 1927 in Wilkes County to Lonnie and Ila Cook Martin. She was a member of Arlington First Baptist Church.   She was very active in church and taught Sunday school for many years. She enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles....