Obituaries
James Claude Shaffner
Sep 5, 2015
Elkin Mr. James Claude Shaffner, 85, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Mr. Shaffner was born November 21, 1929 in Yadkin County to Jacob Ephraim and Amy Macemore Shaffner. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and NASCAR fan. Mr. Shaffner was a member of Little Richmond Baptist Church. He proudly served our country in the US Army during...
Lawrence Marshall Hobson
Sep 5, 2015
Clemmons Mr. Lawrence Marshall Hobson, 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at his home. Mr. Hobson was born February 13, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Claude and Minnie Brown Hobson. He lived in this area his entire life and loved being surrounded by friends and family. He was employed with Stroh's Brewery from which he...
Lonenzo Smith
Sep 2, 2015
Smith Boonville - Lonenzo Smith, 58, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015. He was born June 25, 1957 in Surry County to the late Robert Lee Smith and Louellen Hatcher Smith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Reggie Williams, LeeAnn Patterson , Catherine Smith; brother, Jerry Smith. Surviving is his fiance', Judy...
Phyllis Mae Montgomery Cook Casstevens
Sep 1, 2015
Phyllis Mae Montgomery Cook Casstevens, 77, passed away Tuesday September 1, 2015. She was born August 11, 1938 in Stokes County to the late Franklin Lee and Hazel Mozelle Pratt Montgomery. She was a member of Mitchell's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Worth Edward Cook, Sr., her second husband George...
Ricky Ray "RJ" Eaton
Aug 31, 2015
Eaton East Bend- Mr. Ricky Ray "RJ" Eaton, Jr., 31, of Shoals Road passed away in Winston-Salem. He was born November 29, 1983 in Yadkin County to Ricky Ray Eaton, Sr. and Rosita Suarez White. Mr. Eaton always brightened any room when he entered with his smile. No matter what was happening in your life, he was able to bring...
Jeanettie Virginia Marshall Layell
Aug 29, 2015
Ms. Jeanettie Marshall Layell went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2015. She was born on January 3, 1940 to John Everett Marshall and Pauline Hayes Marshall of Surry County. Ms. Layell is preceded in death by her parents John Everett and Pauline Marshall; her two daughters Mrs. Kathy Nance and Mrs. Debbie Young. She is survived...
Helen Johnson Edwards
Aug 29, 2015
Edwards East Bend - Helen Johnson Edwards, 65, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born December 5, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Hiram William "Bill" Johnson and Mary Bridges Johnson. Helen loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a member of Faith...
Minnie Saunders Holcomb
Aug 28, 2015
Holcomb Boonville - Minnie Lou Saunders Holcomb, 76, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born November 27, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late John Herby Saunders and Pauline Marsh Saunders. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Frances Hoots and Ruth Cain; brother, Wayne Saunders. Surviving...
Linda Ann Eller Poplin
Aug 26, 2015
Linda Ann Eller Poplin, 72, passed away Wednesday August 26, 2015. Linda was born January 13, 1943 in Surry County to the late Frances and Earlee Sparks Eller. She was a faithful lifetime member of Swan Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister Jan Key. Surviving are her husband Ivan B. Poplin; her children...
George Andrew Willard, Jr.
Aug 23, 2015
Willard Yadkinville- On Sunday morning August 23, 2015 George Andrew Willard, Jr., 75 gained his angel wings. George passed away unexpectedly at Medical Park Hospital in Winston-Salem. He was born October 12, 1939 in Davidson County to George Andrew Willard, Sr. and Martha Eulalia Reid Willard. George grew up in Davidson County and lived there until he met the love...
Ralph Welborn
Aug 23, 2015
Welborn Jonesville- Mr. Ralph Welborn, 88, of Bullins Road passed away peacefully Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. He was born April 17, 1927 in Wilkes County to the late Charles Lee and Mattie Macy Welborn. Mr. Welborn was retired from Chatham Manufacturing with over 42 years of service. He was a member of Swan...
Frances Williams Hutchens
Aug 23, 2015
Hutchens Yadkinville - Frances Lucille Williams Hutchens, 91, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born April 30, 1924 in Yadkin County to the late Ralph Williams and Minnie Spillman Williams. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cornelius Hutchens; children, Mabel Hutchens, Billy Joe (RosaNell) Hutchens;...
Estelle Shore Nance
Aug 23, 2015
Estelle Shore Nance August 23, 2015 Pfafftown - Estelle Shore Nance, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday morning August 23, 2015 at her daughter's home in Clemmons. She was born and raised in Hamptonville, NC on May 11, 1937 to the late Roy and Opal Johnson Shore. She retired from Forsyth Hospital after 37 years as a nurse but continued working...
Shirley Mae Ball Jones
Aug 20, 2015
Shirley Mae Ball Jones, 77, passed away Thursday August 20, 2015. She was born March 22, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Marvin Edward and Minnie Lou Southard Ball. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband George Lewis Jones. Surviving are her children Michelle (Michael) Gray, Daniel Lambert (Timmie Lowery), Kenneth (Cricket) Lambert, William (Brenda) Lambert,...
Clivie Marie Hutchens
Aug 20, 2015
Winston Salem Mrs. Clivie Marie Caudle Hutchens, 84, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015. Mrs. Hutchens was born August 19, 1931 in Yadkin County to P.H. and Margaret Mickles Caudle. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hutchens was preceded in death by her first husband, Ervin Hicks; second husband, Roy Hutchens; five sisters, Naomi Cranfill, Fidella Estep, Jettie Mae Barber,...
Roxie Bledsoe Speer
Aug 19, 2015
Speer Jenkinstown - Roxie Louisa Bledsoe Speer, 90, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born July 3, 1925 in Surry County to the late Grady Oscar Bledsoe and Alice Jenkins Bledsoe. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...
Billy Joe Sams
Aug 17, 2015
Yadkinville Mr. Billy Joe Sams, 75, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015. Mr. Sams was born May 7, 1940 in Surry County to Raleigh and Nina Shelton Sams. He was a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Sams retired from Old Dominion Trucking Company in 2006 after working in the motor carrier transport industry for 42 years. He enjoyed spending...
H B Oxendine
Aug 16, 2015
H B "BB" Oxendine, 77, passed away Sunday August 16, 2015. He was born December 14, 1937 to the late Wiley and Ethel Jacob Oxendine. Surviving are three sisters Loshia (Raymond) Marsan, Helen (Jim) Young, Myrtle Jones; one brother French (Loraine) Oxendine. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday August 19, 2015 at Boonville Cemetery by Rev....
Gregory Thomas Wheeley
Aug 15, 2015
Wheeley East Bend- Mr. Gregory Thomas Wheeley, 58, formerly of East Bend passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015. He was born March 30, 1957 in Orange County to the late Calvines Casper Wheeley and Mary Cox Wheeley. Mr. Wheeley enjoyed working as a diesel mechanic and truck driver, and loved working outside as a farm boy. In addition to his...
Calvin Baxter Smith
Aug 15, 2015
Calvin Baxter Smith passed away Saturday August 15, 2015. He was born October 18, 1924 to the late Thomas Dewey and Edna Isaacs Smith. Mr. Smith served with the US Navy during World War II. He was retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Surviving are his children Douglas (Ann) Smith, Debbie (Lacy) Walthall, Terri Hudson; seven grandchildren; eleven great...
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