Obituaries

Mary Davis Branon

Mary Davis Branon

Dec 17, 2016

Branon Jonesville – Mary Dawn Davis Branon, 65, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016. She was born December 2, 1951 in Avon, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Alfred Branon; mother, Kathlien Roach; one brother. Surviving are her children, David Wayne Davis, Kathryn Davis Casstevens, Regina Bonham; grandchildren, Harley James Davis, Timothy George Reich, Jennifer Lyn...

Herman Dudley Harris

Herman Dudley Harris

Dec 17, 2016

Harris Harmony – Herman Dudley Harris, 80, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born April 3, 1936 in Iredell County to the late Alfred Dudley Harris and Carrie Bell Johnson Harris.  He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son,...

Paul Eugene Hennings

Paul Eugene Hennings

Dec 16, 2016

Hennings   East Bend - Hennings, Paul Eugene (86) of Crestwood, KY, formerly of East Bend, NC, passed away on December 16, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lesta and G. L. (Lat) Hennings, and his loving wife of 62 years, Norma Jean (Kelly) Hennings. He is survived by his three sons Steve (Debbie), Brian (Beth) and Joel...

Shawn "George" Grose Kingrea

Shawn "George" Grose Kingrea

Dec 14, 2016

Yadkinville Mrs. Shawn “George” Crystal Lynn Grose Kingrea, 45, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Kingrea was born January 6, 1971 in Mercer County West Virginia to Eddie and Bootsie Farmer Grose. She was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church and the “I Can Cope” support group. Mrs. Kingrea enjoyed gardening and making jewelry....

Patsy Heath Vestal

Patsy Heath Vestal

Dec 12, 2016

Vestal Yadkinville – Patsy Ruth Heath Vestal, 88, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born January 28, 1929 in Iredell County to the late Henry Franklin Heath and Margaret Roberts Heath.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Greene Vestal; sisters, Kathleen Dough, Sarah Lawrie, Lucy Ashton; brothers, John Henry Heath,...

Betty Jean Haynes Spillman

Betty Jean Haynes Spillman

Dec 11, 2016

East Bend Mrs. Betty Jean Haynes Spillman, 69, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Spillman was born March 4, 1947 in Davie County to Leonard and Wiggins Ireland Haynes. She enjoyed crafts, knitting, working in the yard, and spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Spillman was preceded in death by an...

Michael Webster Dudley

Michael Webster Dudley

Dec 10, 2016

Dudley Mocksville – Michael Webster Dudley, 76, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016.  He was born June 16, 1940 in Rowan County to the late Lonnie Hurbert Dudley and Bertha Belle Christy Dudley.  Michael enjoyed the beach, fishing, spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a...

Irene Lee Kozee

Irene Lee Kozee

Dec 9, 2016

Yadkinville Mrs. Irene Lee Kozee, 87, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at Bermuda Commons. Mrs. Kozee was born June 17, 1929 in Harlen, Kentucky to Grace Johns. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Kozee enjoyed going to church, reading, and spending time at the Senior Center. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kozee was preceded in...

Virginia Howell Seats

Virginia Howell Seats

Dec 7, 2016

Virginia Howell Seats, 94, passed away December7, 2016. She was born in Forsyth County on June 16, 1922 to Joshua D and Elsie Barneycastle Howell. Raised in the Huntsville Community of Yadkin County. She married John M. Seats on June 5, 1945, who preceded her in death. They had four children John M. (Linda) Seats, Jr., Carolyn V. (Ronnie) McDonald,...

Earlene Hennings Speas

Earlene Hennings Speas

Dec 6, 2016

Earlene Hennings Speas, 87, of East Bend passed away on December 6, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center with her family by her side. Earlene was born in Yadkin County on November 19, 1929 to the late Tom and Sophronia Hennings. She graduated as valedictorian from East Bend High School in 1947 and completed two years of study at Draughon Business...

D. Grady Gough

D. Grady Gough

Dec 6, 2016

East Bend Mr. Donald “Grady” Gough, 74, passed away Tuesday, December 06, 2016 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Gough was born November 14, 1942 in Forsyth County to Hubert and Mildred Bowman Gough. He was a member of Prospect UMC. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gough was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Gough; father-in-law, Gerdie Davis;...

Commie Junior Salmons

Commie Junior Salmons

Dec 5, 2016

Hamptonville Commie Junior Salmons, 76, swung his last hammer of December 4, 2016. Mr. Salmons was born May 13, 1940 in Yadkin County to Blume and Fannie Swaim Salmons. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved his family very much. In addition to his parents, Mr. Salmons was preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Lynn Salmons; three...

Evelyn Reavis Brann

Evelyn Reavis Brann

Dec 4, 2016

East Bend Mrs. Evelyn Reavis Taylor Brann, 88, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Trinity Elms. Mrs. Brann was born May 7, 1928 in Yadkin County to Charles and Hattie Key Reavis. She was a member of Enon Baptist Church. She loved her family, church, and community. Evelyn was a lifelong volunteer who was recognized multiple times for serving...

Georgia Ashburn Current

Georgia Ashburn Current

Dec 4, 2016

Hamptonville Mrs. Georgia Ruth Ashburn Current whispered good-bye to this world and with assurance, was ushered into the Heavenly realm where she will forever be with the Lord on December 4, 2016. Mrs. Current was a kind and gentle soul, meek in her demeanor yet passionate and so very generous with her love for her family, friends, and all with...

Patricia Ann Wooten Barker

Patricia Ann Wooten Barker

Dec 4, 2016

Barker Yadkinville- Mrs. Patricia Ann Wooten Barker, 72, of Courtney Church Road passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born February 7, 1944 in Baltimore, Md. to the late William Haith and Gladys Mae Steelman Wooten.  Mrs. Barker was retired from Wachovia Bank with several years of service.  She was an active member of Courtney...

Audrey Faye Peregoy Chewning

Audrey Faye Peregoy Chewning

Dec 2, 2016

Audrey Faye Peregoy Chewning, 81, passed away Friday December 2, 2016. Mrs. Chewning was born February 11, 1935 to the late Charles Bernard Peregoy and Eva Martin Peregoy. She was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Thomas Mason Chewning, Sr., a son Thomas Mason Chewning, Jr.; sister Virginia Thomas;...

Zola Vestal Murphy

Zola Vestal Murphy

Dec 2, 2016

Murphy Boonville – Zola Mae Vestal Murphy, 68, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 3, 1948 in Surry County to Marvin and Ruby Vestal.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Junior Murphy; father, Marvin Monroe Vestal.  Surviving are her children, Roger (Cynthia) Caudle, Lynn (Dwayne) Hunt, Brenda (William) Jester,...

Pearl Wagoner Misenheimer

Pearl Wagoner Misenheimer

Dec 2, 2016

Pearl Wagoner Misenheimer, 100, passed away December 2, 2016. She was born October 4, 1916 to the late Jim Pearson Wagoner and Arkie Durham Wagoner. Mrs. Misenheimer was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She loved to crochet and cook for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jim Misenheimer and a...

Susan Scott Wright

Susan Scott Wright

Dec 1, 2016

Wright East Bend – Susan Renee Scott Wright, 55, pass away Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was born March 16, 1961 in Forsyth County to Wade and Linda Scott.  She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Wade Scott.  Surviving are her husband, Russell Gray Wright; mother, Linda Brown Scott; children, Brittany Renee (Cory) Parrish, Curtis Wayne Evans; grandchildren,...

Lois Theresa Billig Boyle

Lois Theresa Billig Boyle

Nov 30, 2016

Mrs. Lois Theresa Billig Boyle, 80, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Boyle was born October 18, 1936 in Hazelton, PA to Louis and Blanche Stempko Billig. She was originally from Beltsville, MD and retired to Sanford, NC to be closer to family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Boyle was preceded in...