Obituaries

Madeline Martha Shore

Madeline Martha Shore

Sep 29, 2015

Winston Salem Mrs. Madeline Martha Myers Shore, born June 10, 1925 in Elkin to Carl Clinton Myers and Lora Billings Myers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William C. Myers of Elkin and Joe G. Myers of Statesville; a sister, Clyde M Powers of Elkin; two sisters-in-law, Martha S. Martin, Elizabeth S. Reece;...

Rex Alexander Johnson

Rex Alexander Johnson

Sep 28, 2015

Johnson Hamptonville - Rex "Alex" Alexander Johnson, 58, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015. He was born August 28, 1957 in Yadkin County to Rex Gilbert Johnson and Priscilla Moore Johnson. Alex enjoyed playing several different types of instruments. He started playing the drums when he was very young and from then on he always walked to the beat of...

Effie Christine Warden

Effie Christine Warden

Sep 27, 2015

Warden Yadkinville- Effie Christine Warden, 56, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2015. She was born May 12, 1959 in Surry County to the late Verne Wesley and Rosie Lee Collins Warden. Chrisitine, as she was lovingly known, had spent the last 16 years living at the Yadkin Group Home in Hamptonville. She enjoyed singing at the various churches she...

Irene Wall Johnson

Irene Wall Johnson

Sep 26, 2015

Johnson Dobson - Peggy "Irene" Wall Johnson, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born March 29, 1936 in Surry County to the late Roby Dallas Wall and Agnes Edwards Wall. Irene was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was also a member at Mt. Herman...

Nancy "Carol" Cheek

Nancy "Carol" Cheek

Sep 24, 2015

Jonesville Mrs. Nancy "Carol" Eller Cheek, 75, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Cheek was born November 7, 1939 in Yadkin County to Francis and Earlee Sparks Eller. She was a faithful member of Swan Creek Baptist Church and worked as a beautician for 55 years. Mrs. Cheek enjoyed playing the piano, but most of...

Annie Lou Hutchens

Annie Lou Hutchens

Sep 22, 2015

Hutchens East Bend - Annie Lou Hutchens, 81, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born October 12, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late David Harrison Hutchens and Julia Phillips Hutchens. Annie was a faithful member of Baltimore United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, being outdoors,...

Russell Walter Morris

Russell Walter Morris

Sep 21, 2015

Mr. Russell Walter Morris, 68, of South Center Church Road passed away unexpectedly, Monday, September 21, 2015 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He was born December 20, 1947 in Grafton County, New Hampshire to the late Walter Blake and Greta Cross Morris. Mr. Morris worked for several years in New Hampshire on his dairy farm and as a HVAC and...

Marsha Smith Hutchens

Marsha Smith Hutchens

Sep 21, 2015

Marsha Smith Hutchens, 68, passed away Monday September 21, 2015. Mrs. Hutchens was born January 13, 1947 to the late Vernon Lawrence and Mary Leigh Cranfill Smith. Surviving are her husband Alan R. Hutchens; a daughter Alana (Chris) Miller; two grandchildren Elle Miller and Chris "Booty" Miller; two sisters Betty Smith and Peggy (Wayne) Bryant. The family will receive friends...

Martha Rose Miller McKnight

Martha Rose Miller McKnight

Sep 20, 2015

Martha Rose Miller McKnight, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed from this world and into God's great cosmos beyond the stars on Sunday, September 20, 2015. She was born on January 24, 1929, in Statesville, NC, to Florence Throneburg and Joseph Vernon Miller. She grew up in Davie County in the Pino community. Martha was baptized at the age...

Rachel Mae Pendry

Rachel Mae Pendry

Sep 19, 2015

East Bend Mrs. Rachel Mae Wall Pendry, 77, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Brookstone Terrace, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Pendry was born May 31, 1938 in Yadkin County to Evan and Roxie Davis Wall. She was a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Pendry will be remembered for her baking skills and beautifully decorated cakes,...

Hazel Joyner Reavis Cooke

Hazel Joyner Reavis Cooke

Sep 15, 2015

Hazel Joyner Reavis Cooke, 88, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015, in the afternoon at home. Mrs. Cooke has four surviving children: Joan R. Holcomb (the late, Wayne), Ronnie Dale Reavis (Mary), Kenneth Joyner Reavis (Carolyn), Samuel D. Reavis (Debbie), and one son, William Steven Reavis (Deceased). Mrs. Cooke is survived by seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She is...

Wayne Shore

Wayne Shore

Sep 14, 2015

Mr. Wayne A. Shore, 95, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015 at his home. Mr. Shore was born November 26, 1919 in Yadkin County to Anderson and Carrie Steelman Shore. He graduated from East Bend High School and attended NC State University, graduating in 1951. Mr. Shore was a tobacco farmer and lived in Venezuela for 40 years with his...

Violet Cranfill Hauser

Violet Cranfill Hauser

Sep 13, 2015

Hauser Hamptonville - Violet Lee Cranfill Hauser, 88, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on August 30, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Lonnie Ellis Cranfill and Jettie Lee Anthony Cranfill. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Nancy Hauser. Violet retired from Yadkin Valley...

Jay Randleman

Jay Randleman

Sep 12, 2015

Mr. Jay Randleman, 89, passed away Saturday September 12, 2015. Mr. Randleman was born September 22, 1925 in Wilkes County to Franklin and Jennie Carter Randleman. He retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company with 25 years of service. Mr. Randleman was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church. He enjoyed tinkering with his old cars. In addition to his parents,...

Billy Dale Michaels

Billy Dale Michaels

Sep 10, 2015

Michaels Yadkinville - Billy Dale Michaels, 64, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. He was born on September 15, 1950 in Surry County to the late Bonson Harding Mickles and Mary Lucille Smith Mickles. Bill was an avid Atlanta Braves, Duke Basketball, and NASCAR fan, especially a very big Richard Petty fan. Bill had over 40 years of service at...

Lillian Carter Satterfield

Lillian Carter Satterfield

Sep 10, 2015

Lillian Carter Satterfield, 83, passed away Thursday September 10, 2015. Mrs. Satterfield was born April 7, 1932 to the late John and Mamie Sales Carter. She was a member of Clarks Chapel Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Florence Porter, Hallie Williams; five brothers Earnest Carter, Grady Carter, John Carter, Paul Carter, and...

Gabriel Leal Martinez

Gabriel Leal Martinez

Sep 9, 2015

Martinez Boonville - Mr. Gabriel Leal Martinez, Sr., 51, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Martinez was born October 16, 1963 in Waco, Texas to the late Gregorio and Nora Leal Martinez; In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Arnold Martinez and Greg Martinez. He is survived by...

Margie Ellen Hoots

Margie Ellen Hoots

Sep 7, 2015

Yadkinville Mrs. Margie Ellen Brown Hoots, 82, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Hoots was born March 15, 1933 in Forsyth County to Samuel and Rachel Dillon Brown. She worked as a CNA for over 20 years and served many patients who loved her dearly. She was somewhat of an amateur radio enthusiast in the...

Mason Camden Roten

Mason Camden Roten

Sep 6, 2015

Roten Winston-Salem- Mason Camden Roten, our "Sweet Little Angel", passed away peacefully Sunday, September 6, 2015 while lovingly being cradled by his mother at Brenner's Children's Hospital at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Little Mason was the personification of "Joy", he had the ability to light up any room with his smile, and loved to show his happiness through...

WIlliam "Bill" Franklin Brandon

WIlliam "Bill" Franklin Brandon

Sep 6, 2015

Brandon Yadkinville - Mr. William "Bill" Franklin Brandon, 77, passed away September 6, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Bill was born on January 23, 1938 in Davie County to the late William Poe and Juanita Myers Brandon. He was a member of South Oak Ridge Baptist Church and enjoyed attending services at Pilot View Friends Meeting. Bill attended N.C. State...