Obituaries

Henderson "Junior" Winfield Macemore

Henderson "Junior" Winfield Macemore

Feb 10, 2016

Hamptonville Mr. Henderson Winfield Macemore, Jr., 77, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at his home. Mr. Macemore was born February 15, 1938 in Yadkin County to Henderson and Sallie Sprinkle Macemore. In addition to his parents, Mr. Macemore was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Wagoner Macemore; and a grandson, Scott Driver. He is survived by two children,...

David Lee Childress

David Lee Childress

Feb 9, 2016

Boonville Mr. David Lee Childress, 62, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Childress was born August 17, 1953 in Iredell County to John Ervin and Myrtle McCollum Childress. He was a veteran of the US Navy, having served during the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, Mr. Childress was preceded in death by a...

William "Bill" Marvin Goins, Jr.

William "Bill" Marvin Goins, Jr.

Feb 8, 2016

Goins Winston-Salem - William "Bill" Marvin Goins, Jr., 78, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016. He was born November 6, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late William Marvin Goins, Sr. and Mozella Shore Goins. Bill was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He worked for over 30...

Danny Ray Spicer

Danny Ray Spicer

Feb 7, 2016

Elkin Mr. Danny Ray Spicer, 54, passed away Sunday, February 07, 2016 at his home. Mr. Spicer was born May 5, 1961 in Surry County to Susie Lowe Spicer and the late Charlie Spicer. In addition to his mother, Mr. Spicer is survived by three sisters, Brenda (Rickey) Carter, Bonnie Spicer, and Debra Sides; three brothers, Dennis (Doris) Spicer, Darrion...

Donald Gray Todd

Donald Gray Todd

Feb 6, 2016

Yadkinville Mr. Donald Gray Todd, 70, passed away Saturday, February 06, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Todd was born October 27, 1945 in Forsyth County to David W. Todd, Sr. and Dorothy Cruthirds Todd. He was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. Donald was employed by Food Fair for many years and retired from Lowes Foods in Yadkinville....

Mary Lou Shelton

Mary Lou Shelton

Feb 5, 2016

Yadkinville Mrs. Mary Lou Martin Shelton, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 05, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Shelton was born October 28, 1917 in Claudeville, VA to Arthur and Mecie Palmer Martin. She was a very loving lady who enjoyed taking care of everyone. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Shelton was preceded in death by twelve...

Judy Marie Harris Simmons

Judy Marie Harris Simmons

Feb 4, 2016

Judy Marie Harris Simmons, 70, passed away Thursday February 4, 2016. She was born June 10, 1945 in Surry County to the late O E and Hazel Long Harris. Mrs. Simmons was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters Geraldine Sasser, Carolyn O'Conner, Alice Judd; three brothers Norman Harris, James...

William Sherman Hutchens

William Sherman Hutchens

Feb 4, 2016

Elkin Mr. William Sherman Hutchens, 69, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at his home. Mr. Hutchens was born April 21, 1946 in Surry County to John and Helen Shore Hutchens. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hutchens was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Billy Lee Jester. He is survived by two children, Billy Hutchens and Kim Hutchens (Charles);...

John Ray Church

John Ray Church

Feb 4, 2016

Church East Bend - John Ray Church, 78, passed away Thursday, February 04, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. He was born June 8, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late William Matthew Church and Lula Jonies Church. Ray has served as chief of police for the towns of East Bend, Boonville, and Yadkinville. He also served as chief deputy...

Marjorie Alice Douglas Miller

Marjorie Alice Douglas Miller

Feb 3, 2016

Marjorie Alice Douglas Miller, 95, passed away Wednesday February 3, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was born July 11, 1920 to the late Wiley Norman Douglas and Venna Beeman Douglas. She was a member of Courtney Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband G W Miller, Jr.; granddaughter...

Florence "Eb" Evelyn Hutchens

Florence "Eb" Evelyn Hutchens

Jan 31, 2016

Florence Evelyn "Eb" Hutchens, 84, passed away Sunday January 31, 2016. She was born March 26, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Harrison and Julia Phillips Hutchens. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Eleanor Wyatt, Annie Lou Hutchens; two brothers D H Hutchens, James Hutchens; two nephews Noel Lee Hutchens and Timothy Hutchens. Surviving are...

Zeddie Kiah Mullis, Jr.

Zeddie Kiah Mullis, Jr.

Jan 30, 2016

Mullis Hamptonville - Zeddie "Z.K." Kiah Mullis, Jr., 83, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Willowbrook Nursing Care Center. He was born February 27, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Zeddie Kiah Mullis, Sr. and Margie Mayberry Mullis. Z.K. graduated from West Yadkin High School in 1951. He was drafted into the U.S. Army shortly after and served...

Rachel S. Dull

Rachel S. Dull

Jan 30, 2016

Mrs. Rachel S. Dull, 103, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Yadkin Nursing Center. She was born May 17, 1912 in Yadkin County to the late John Henry and Mary Stokes. Mrs. Dull was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was the oldest living member of Mountain View Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was...

Herbert Jay Brendle

Herbert Jay Brendle

Jan 27, 2016

Yadkinville Mr. Herbert Jay Brendle, 98, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Willowbrook Health Care. Mr. Brendle was born January 2, 1918 in Yadkin County to Carl and Cora Shore Brendle. He was a member of Deep Creek Friends Meeting. Mr. Brendle retired from Piedmont Airlines as an Airplane Mechanic after 40 years of service. He enjoyed flying and...

James Allen Shore

James Allen Shore

Jan 26, 2016

Shore Hamptonville - James Allen Shore, 83, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016. He was born May 27, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Ernest Shore and Muriel Adams Shore. Allen drove a truck and retired from Douglas Battery and Unifi. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Allen enjoy the outdoors and working in his garden. In...

James Clyde Williams

James Clyde Williams

Jan 24, 2016

Williams Boonville - James "Jimmy" "Nut" Clyde Williams, 79, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was born June 14, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Clyde Eldon Williams and Frances Ann Moxley Williams. Jimmy owned and operated Williams Body Shop for 45 years. He was a Boonville Town Commissioner for 8 years. Jimmy was in the Boonville Fire...

Sherman Lee Gregory

Sherman Lee Gregory

Jan 22, 2016

Dobson Mr. Sherman Lee Gregory, 69, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Gregory was born January 1, 1947 in Wilkes County to Preston and Hazel Jennings Gregory. He retired from RJ Reynolds with more than 30 years of service. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gregory was preceded in death by his first wife, Patsy...

George Daniel "Hamp" Hampton

George Daniel "Hamp" Hampton

Jan 21, 2016

George Daniel "Hamp" Hampton, 80, passed away Thursday January 21, 2016. He was born July 26, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late Royce Hampton and Katherine Ferguson Hampton. Mr. Hampton was retired from Sara Lee Hosiery and was a member of Hanes Grove United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son Ronnie Hampton; a...

Daren Gray

Daren Gray

Jan 21, 2016

Gray Ronda, NC- Daren Gray, also known as "Daredevil Daren", 55, of Old Highway 60 passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 at his home. He was born July 15, 1961 in Yadkin County to the late Richard Clyde and Mary Jane Welborn Gray. Mr. Gray was a member of Dennyville Baptist Church but had been attending Crossfire Church in Wilkesboro...

Paul Ross Taylor

Paul Ross Taylor

Jan 18, 2016

Taylor Pfafftown- Mr. Paul Ross Taylor, 77, of Reynolda Road passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. He was born May 24, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Garlie and Amanda Ross Taylor. Mr. Taylor was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was a member of New Home United Methodist...