Obituaries
Betty Jean Deskins
Aug 30, 2016
Yadkinville Mrs. Betty Jean Davis Deskins, 74, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Deskins was born June 21, 1942 in Tazwell, VA to Melvin Crockett and Sallie Mae Sawyer Davis. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Deskins was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffrey Deskins; one sister, Mary Jane McDonald; and one brother, John...
Dorothy Winfrey Matthews
Aug 28, 2016
Matthews East Bend - Dorothy Evelyn Winfrey Matthews, 78, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born September 13, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late Thomas and Leontice Starbuck Winfrey. Dorothy graduated from Mineral Springs High School. She was a member of the Northwest District for UMW, and also a member of the...
Lanny Gail Wilkins
Aug 25, 2016
Wilkins Jonesville - Lanny Gail Wilkins, 64, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2016 at his home. He was born November 21, 1951 in Surry County to the Burley and Margaret Chappel Wilkins. Lanny was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was fun spirited and always enjoyed life. Lanny enjoyed racing, where he raced in the NASCAR modified series. He...
James Walter Ireland
Aug 23, 2016
Ireland Hamptonville - James Walter Ireland, 82, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at his home. He was born March 8, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Daniel Webster Ireland and Lula Underwood Ireland. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his children, Darrell Wayne Ireland, Dolly Ann Ireland; sister, Janet Leigh Joines; brothers,...
Annie l> Blackburn
Aug 19, 2016
Hamptonville On Friday, August 19, 2016 God gently called our dearly beloved Annie L. Blackburn from labor to eternal rest after a courageous battle with multiple chronic illnesses. Annie was the daughter of the late Madge Blackburn and John Lindsey, both of Hamptonville, North Carolina. She graduated from Lincoln Heights High School in Wilkesboro, North Carolina and Winston Salem State...
Edna "Louisa" Anna Shauger
Aug 18, 2016
Edna Shauger Ronda - Edna Anna "Louisa" (Hinrichs) Shauger, 98, of Milwaukee, WI passed away with family by her side at her daughter Sharon (Shauger) Sanders home in Ronda, NC on August 18, 2016. She was born June 15, 1918 in Milwaukee to the late John and Amanda (Stoecker) Hinrichs and was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years,...
Annette Dawn Matthews Sapp
Aug 17, 2016
Sapp Advance- Annette Dawn Matthews Sapp, 54, passed away Wednesday August 17, 2016. She was born September 30, 1961 in Yadkin County to Franklin Aldean Matthews and Lillie Brown Hutchins. She was preceded in death by her Father. Surviving are her husband Gary Sapp; mother Lillie Hutchins; her two daughters Sabrina (Justin) Shore, Jackie (Lee) Cody; grandchildren Kayla Shore, Amber...
Doris Speer Williams
Aug 16, 2016
Wiliams Boonville- Mrs. Doris Speer Williams, 90, of Hinshaw Road passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 16, 2016. She was born March 7, 1926 in Yadkin County to the late Howard and Edna Dobbins Speer. Mrs. Williams was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker for her family. Her cooking and being a guest at her table will be remembered by...
Jana Danielle Cave
Aug 16, 2016
Boonville Ms. Jana Danielle Cave, 27, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Jana was born December 26, 1988 in Forsyth County to Derek and Tamika Haynes Cave. She enjoyed giving hugs, going to school, and spending time with her nephews. Jana had an infectious smile that would brighten anyone's day. Jana was preceded in...
Everett Herbert Baker
Aug 15, 2016
Hamptonville Mr. Everett Herbert Baker, 84, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016 at his home. Mr. Baker was born March 23, 1932 in Alleghany County Maryland to Edward and Velma Wagoner Baker. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean War. Mr. Baker was a member of Woodland UMC. He enjoyed hunting and playing cards....
Sue Moxley Casstevens
Aug 12, 2016
Sue Moxley Casstevens, 67, passed away Friday August 12, 2016. She was born January 1, 1949 in Surry County to the late Kim Thompson and Dorothy Brown Moxley. Mrs. Casstevens was a member of North Oak Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are her husband Ricky Vernon Casstevens, Jr.; three sons Brent (Angie) Casstevens,...
Johnny Ray Steelman
Aug 11, 2016
Steelman Yadkinville- Mr. Johnny Ray Steelman, 72, of Brookfield Lane passed away peacefully Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1944 in Yadkin County to the late Tom and Lucy Ledbetter Steelman. Mr. Steelman was retired with several years of service with Ingersol-Rand of Mocksville and was a member of Enon Baptist Church. He...
Pansy Mae Miller Hobson
Aug 11, 2016
Hobson East Bend- Mrs. Pansy Mae Miller Hobson, affectionately known as "Ma", age 99, passed away peacefully at her home on August 11, 2016. She was born October 23, 1916 in Yadkin County to the late Julius Monroe and Myrtle Pardue Miller. She was also preceded in death by her gentle, loving husband of 52 years, Dewey Wesley Hobson, and...
Hilda Heath Blevins
Aug 8, 2016
Mrs. Hilda Heath Blevins, 75, passed away Monday August 8, 2016. Mrs. Blevins was born March 1, 1941 to Elmer Jefferson Heath Sr. and Annie McGee Heath. She was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Blevins was preceded in death by her husband Norris Lee Blevins Sr., one son Luther Jefferson Blevins, one...
Betty Lou Sizemore Fleming
Aug 7, 2016
Fleming East Bend - Betty Lou Sizemore Fleming, sweetheart of George E. Fleming for 58 years, went peacefully on August 7th into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ. Betty was born as the second child, first daughter of Bruce and Mozelle Sizemore on March 16, 1939. Her older brother Dean was there to welcome Betty into the farm house...
Shirley Anne Minton Faw
Aug 7, 2016
Faw Yadkinville - Shirley Anne Minton Faw, 73, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born October 22, 1942 in Baltimore, MD to the late Howard McCellan Minton and Hazel Jane Bush Minton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, David Minton, Bill Minton, Howard "Mac" Minton, and...
Elizabeth Arlene Scott
Aug 6, 2016
East Bend Mrs. Elizabeth "Cricket" Arlene Coe Scott, 77, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Scott was born May 8, 1939 in Surry County to Clarence "Neil" and Amy Chandler Coe. She was a member of Shady Grove UMC in East Bend. Mrs. Scott enjoyed working in her flowers and could make anything grow. In...
Albert Everett Sutphin
Aug 4, 2016
Yadkinville Albert Everett Sutphin, 87, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. Sutphin was born June 21, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late Everett and Luna Cranfill Sutphin. He was a veteran of the US Coast Guard, having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Sutphin retired from the Winston Salem Fire Dept. after 32 years...
David Eugene Pardue
Aug 3, 2016
Pardue Yadkinville - Beloved family member, teacher and coach, David Eugene Pardue, Jr.,77, of Yadkinville, will be laid to rest on Saturday August 6, 2016. David was born in Yadkinville, NC on July 13, 1939. He was the son of David Eugene Pardue and Josephine Williams Pardue . He was proceeded in death by both of his parents, as well...
Phyllis Murphy Teague
Aug 3, 2016
PHYLLIS MURPHY TEAGUE East Bend, NC Phyllis Murphy Teague, 90, passed away Wednesday August 3, 2016. She was born September 20, 1925 in Yadkin County to George and Pearlie Norman Murphy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Everette "Whitey" Teague; a sister, Freddie Murphy; and a brother, Norman Murphy. She...