Obituaries

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...

James Claude Shaffner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...