Obituaries
Michael Lynn Simpson
Apr 16, 2017
Michael Lynn Simpson, 60, passed away Sunday April 16, 2017. He was born June 14, 1956 in Surry County to the late Elmer Olinger Simpson and Polly Key Simpson. Mr. Simpson was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Patricia Johnson Simpson; a brother Eddie Simpson. Surviving are his brothers Kevin (Marlene) Simpson, Keith (Shirley) Simpson; several nieces and...
Carol Key Dobbins
Apr 15, 2017
Carol Key Dobbins She may have been your teacher, a historical guide, social worker or even dressed you for your prom or wedding day. She may have shared life changing stories with you, or possibly even accompanied you on a mission trip. But, first and foremost she wanted you to know she was a “child of the king”. And on...
Jeffery David Key
Apr 14, 2017
Boonville Mr. Jeffery David Key, 39, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 14, 2017. Jeffery was born December 22, 1977 in Forsyth County to Hillery and Ruby Matthews Key. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, NASCAR, and flying RC airplanes. In addition to this father, Jeffery was preceded in death by his grandparents, Crater and Dorothy Matthews and Sebron and Maggie Key; and...
Thomas Leonard Bobbitt
Apr 13, 2017
Hamptonville Mr. Thomas Leonard Bobbitt, 75, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Rosewood Assisted Living. Mr. Bobbitt was born August 24, 1941 in Grayson County, VA to James and Bertha Cheek Bobbitt. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bobbitt was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Cheek Bobbitt. He is survived by one son, Junior (Susan) Bobbitt; two...
Daniel Casey Hemric
Apr 11, 2017
Daniel Casey Hemric, 29, of Boonville, passed away suddenly April 11, 2017. He was born in Forsyth County on June 26, 1987 to Charles Edward and Tanya Rynn Moxley Hemric. Daniel was a member of Victory Chapel Church. He was an avid sports enthusiast and was the MVP of the Unifi Bowl his junior year in high school. He attended...
Phoenix Oren Thomas Clemmons
Apr 7, 2017
Yadkinville Baby Phoenix Oren Thomas Clemmons passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Phoenix was born January 1, 2017 in Forsyth County to Adam Thomas Clemmons and Molly Caitlin Stokes. He is preceded in death by great grandparents, Oren and Betty Williams and Charles Clemmons. In addition to his parents, Phoenix is survived by his grandparents,...
Ruby Earlene Baity Shore
Apr 6, 2017
Ruby Earlene Baity Shore, 89, took her Angel flight and has landed safely in the arms of Jesus on April 6, 2017. Born March 9, 1928 to the late Dewey and Sarah Baity the oldest of 10 children, five who preceded her; John D. and Gene Baity, Nellie Cranfill, Ethel Jolly, and Nancy Eddleman. She graduated from Courtney School in...
Jerry Wayne Ring
Apr 3, 2017
Hamptonville Mr. Jerry Wayne Ring, 66, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Ring was born November 28, 1950 in Stokes County to James and Lodemia Pinnix Luffman. He was a member of Mtn. View Baptist Church. Mr. Ring enjoyed mowing hay, riding his tractors and spending time with his dogs. In addition to his father,...
Betty Myers Shore
Apr 2, 2017
Shore Yadkinville- Mrs. Betty Myers Shore, 75, of Old Stage Road passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born February 2, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Sid and Mary Allgood Myers. Mrs. Shore worked for several years as a supervisor with Bates Nitewear, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and in a...
Linda Smith Perkins
Apr 2, 2017
Perkins Yadkinville – Linda Smith Perkins, 77, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017. She was born January 13, 1940 in Bertie County to the late Robert Darnell Smith and Mary Creasey Smith. Linda was a member at Yadkinville United Methodist Church. She worked for Dr. Frank Walker Dentistry in Yadkinville as a dental assistant until the birth of her first...
Mary "Jane" Davis
Apr 1, 2017
Winston Salem Ms. Mary “Jane” Davis, 57, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 at her home. Ms. Davis was born November 21, 1959 in Yadkin County to Hobert and Mary Reynolds Davis. Jane graduated from High Point University with a Bachelor’s Degree. Amongst her other accomplishments, she earned a NC Auctioneers license in 2011. After obtaining her CDL, she traveled...
Vernon Dale Nance
Mar 30, 2017
Hamptonville Mr. Vernon Dale Nance, 57, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Nance was born August 27, 1959 in Forsyth County to Thomas Henry and Margaret Bishop Nance. In addition to his parents, Mr. Nance was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Layell Nance; and a brother, Vearl Nance. He is survived by two...
Shelbia Milton Jarrett
Mar 30, 2017
Yadkinville Ms. Shelbia Jean Milton Jarrett, 79, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Autumn Care of Mocksville. Ms. Jarrett was born February 14, 1938 in Yadkin County to Homer and Mozelle Bowles Milton. She was a member of Turners Creek Baptist Church. Ms. Jarrett enjoyed cooking, decorating her home, spending time outside, but most of all, spending time with...
Joy Dale Ashley Murphy
Mar 29, 2017
Joy Dale Ashley Murphy, 69, passed away Wednesday March 29, 2017. She was born June 1, 1947 in Surry County to the late Harvey Lee and Ruth Mae King Ashley. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Billy Gray Murphy; two sisters Rosa Lee Ashley, Grace Dean Ashley; daughter in law Jennifer Murphy. Surviving are her children David...
Delilah Randleman Cook
Mar 29, 2017
Delilah Randleman Cook, 86, passed away Wednesday March 29, 2017. She was born October 17, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Anderson Luther and Sally Holleman Randleman. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son Jimmy Lee Cook; two sisters Shirley Caudle, Etta Caudle; a brother Henry Randleman. Surviving are her husband who she married on December...
Jacob Craig Steelman
Mar 28, 2017
Yadkinville Mr. Jacob “Jake” Craig Steelman, 21, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his home. Jake was born January 23, 1996 in Forsyth County. He loved all animals, but chickens were his favorite. Jake loved to read, go camping, ride his bike, play on his computer, and go out to eat with his family. Jake was preceded in death...
Alvin Jones Jester
Mar 28, 2017
Mr. Alvin Jones Jester, 63, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in a Georgia hospital. Mr. Jester was born December 31, 1953 to Walter and Mozelle Sparks Jester. He was a veteran of the US Airforce, where he served as a cook for 4 years. Mr. Jester loved to cook and bake for his many friends and family. In addition...
Zeno H. Welborn
Mar 27, 2017
Hamptonville Mr. Zeno H. Welborn, 88, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Welborn was born February 9, 1929 in Yadkin County to George and Bettie Phillips Welborn. He was a member of Union Baptist Church and lived his life in faith honoring God through his love for others and his amazing positive attitude....
Donald Ray Hepler
Mar 26, 2017
Yadkinville Donald Ray Hepler 81, of Yadkinville, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. He was born in Yadkin County on September 11, 1935 to the late Forney Ray and Inis Anderson Hepler. Mr. Hepler was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness Church. He worked for Yadkin County Schools as a bus driver for 20 years after his retirement from...
V. Esther Wallace
Mar 25, 2017
Yadkinville- V. Esther Wallace, 93, went to be with her Lord Saturday, March 25, 2017. She and her brother, Robert Krempels were born in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Michael and Sarah Krempels. Esther graduated from Eastern Bible Institute where she met her future husband, Dr. Alexander Wallace. They were married in 1954 at Stone Church, Chicago, Illinois. Two daughters later...
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