Obituaries

Larry Kent Wall

Larry Kent Wall

Oct 29, 2015

Wall Larry Kent Wall, 71 of East Bend, North Carolina, passed away in his home Thursday, October 29, 2015. He was born on February 5, 1944 to Evan James and Roxie Maybelle Davis Wall of East Bend, North Carolina. He retired from Westinghouse where he worked as a drafting engineer. He was the youngest of eight brothers and three sisters....

Carol Childress Holloway

Carol Childress Holloway

Oct 28, 2015

Holloway Jonesville - Carol Childress Holloway, 65, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015. She was born October 6, 1950 in Yadkin County to James Melvin Childress and Martha Jane Ford Childress. She was preceded in death by her father, James Childress; brother, Gary Wayne Childress. Surviving is her husband, Dennis Claude Holloway; mother, Martha Childress; children, Dennis Kelvin Holloway, Sharri...

Judy Ashburn Andrews

Judy Ashburn Andrews

Oct 28, 2015

Judy Ashburn Andrews, 61, passed away Wednesday October 28, 2015. She was born April 10, 1954 to Bill and Jean Chappell Ashburn. Surviving are her parents, her husband David Andrews; a daughter Christy (Bradley) Reynolds, a son Marty (Jordan) Andrews; grandchildren Austin Gentle, Reagan Gentle, Brayden Reynolds, Brylee Reynolds, Eli Andrews, Alyssa Martin, Avarie Martin. The family will receive friends...

Walter E. "Gene" Dull

Walter E. "Gene" Dull

Oct 26, 2015

Dull Yadkinville- Mr. Walter E. "Gene" Dull, 69, passed away peacefully Monday, October 26, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born August 15, 1946 in Rowan County to the late George and Ruth Potts Dull. Mr. Dull was a graduate of Davie High School Class of 1964 and served with the N.C. National Guard. He was...

John "Jack" Graham Reece

John "Jack" Graham Reece

Oct 25, 2015

John Graham "Jack" Reece passed away peacefully on October 25, 2015. He was born October 2, 1920 to the late James Lee and Maggie Scott Reece. He was preceded in death by brothers, Robert and Clyde Reece, and sisters, Ann Wood and Alma Ruth Adams. He is survived by his devoted wife of 70 years, Frances Jester Reece; two daughters,...

Sandra Vestal Groce

Sandra Vestal Groce

Oct 25, 2015

Groce Yadkinville - Sandra Kay Vestal Groce, 67, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015 at her home. She was born April 3, 1948 in Surry County to the late Colonel Martin "Bob" Vestal and Josephine Laffoon "Jo" Vestal. Sandra was a special lady who had the ability to make you laugh, have a good time and provide encouragement to all...

James Franklin Hinshaw

James Franklin Hinshaw

Oct 22, 2015

Boonville Mr. James "Franklin" Hinshaw, 72, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Hinshaw was born September 25, 1943 in Yadkin County to Gurnie and Irma Hobson Hinshaw. He is a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Hinshaw was a life member of the American Legion...

Priscilla "Pat" Ann Davis Poindexter

Priscilla "Pat" Ann Davis Poindexter

Oct 22, 2015

Mrs. Priscilla "Pat" Ann Davis Poindexter, 55, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Poindexter was born April 18, 1960 in Surry County to William and Ella Roberts Davis. She was a member of Gospel Chapel Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Poindexter was preceded in death by her daughter, Brittany Poindexter; and three brothers,...

Rev. Richard Hal Finney

Rev. Richard Hal Finney

Oct 22, 2015

Rev. Richard Hal Finney, 86, of Boonville, NC passed away at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC on October 22, 2015 at Sunrise after a long fought battle with cancer. Hal was born in East Bend, NC on January 29, 1929 to Clement and Marie Matthews finney. He graduated from Asbury Seminary in 1957 and Emory University with a Masters...

Herbert Hoover Shore

Herbert Hoover Shore

Oct 21, 2015

Boonville Mr. Herbert Hoover Shore, 87, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 21, 2015. Mr. Shore was born June 16, 1928 in Yadkin County to Thad and Mary Johnson Shore. He enjoyed farming, fox hunting, mowing and spending time at the store with friends. Mr. Shore was a member of Longtown UMC. In addition to his parents, Mr....

Thelma Dull Wall

Thelma Dull Wall

Oct 20, 2015

Wall East Bend - Thelma Dull Wall, 89, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born February 13, 1926 in Yadkin County to the late Wiley "Hubert" Dull and Gracie Mae Hunter. Thelma graduated from Yadkinville High School and attended Twin City Business School. She owned and retired from Wall Bookkeeping Service. Before owning...

Delmer Lee Simmons

Delmer Lee Simmons

Oct 20, 2015

Boonville Mr. Delmer Lee Simmons, 88, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at his home. Mr. Simmons was born March 22, 1927 in Yadkin County to Franklin Eugene and DeEtte Bray Simmons. He was a veteran of the US Army and served during WWII. Upon his return to Yadkin County, he became a tobacco and cattle farmer. Mr. Simmons was...

Thomas Ray Collins

Thomas Ray Collins

Oct 18, 2015

Thomas Ray Collins, 86, passed away Sunday October 18, 2015. He was born October 30, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Thomas Sanford and Cora Speer Collins. Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Hessie Mae Collins; a daughter Regina Mae Collins. Surviving are a grandson Thomas (Loretta) Lineberry; a granddaughter April Ann Lineberry; seven...

Thomas Miles Harris

Thomas Miles Harris

Oct 14, 2015

Thomas Miles Harris, 46, passed away Wednesday October 14, 2015. He was born August 22, 1969 in Iredell County to Thomas Franklin and Brenda Johnson Harris. Mr. Harris served in the US Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his wife Kim Bryant Harris. Surviving are his son Thomas Nathaniel Harris; his parents Thomas and Brenda Harris; a sister...

Jerry Wayne Adkins, Jr.

Jerry Wayne Adkins, Jr.

Oct 13, 2015

Jerry Wayne Adkins, Jr., 22, passed away Tuesday October 13, 2015. He was born December 12, 1992 in Yadkin County to Jerry Wayne Adkins, Sr. and Melissa Barker Martinez. He was preceded in death by his father Jerry Wayne Adkins, Sr. Surviving are his mother Melissa Barker Martinez; two sisters Trista Adkins and Allissa Martinez; Fiancée Brianna Simpson . The...

Max Oniel Welborn

Max Oniel Welborn

Oct 11, 2015

Yadkinville Max Oniel Welborn, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Select Specialty Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was born on August 18, 1931 in High Point General Hospital in High Point, North Carolina, to Joe David and Kezzie Evelyn Lohr Welborn. Max grew up in Yadkinville, North Carolina. He graduated from Yadkinville High School...

Jerlene Dinkins Willard

Jerlene Dinkins Willard

Oct 10, 2015

Jerlene Dinkins Willard, 78, passed away Saturday October 10, 2015. She was born October 23, 1936 in Forsyth County to the late Roy Calvin and Alice Saylor Dinkins. She was a member of Pilot View Friends Church. She was retired as the Financial Specialist for Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for 36 years. She was preceded in death by her...

Jean Shaw Wagoner

Jean Shaw Wagoner

Oct 9, 2015

Wagoner Jonesville Heaven gained the sweetest angel, Mary Jean Shaw Wagoner on Friday October 9th 2015, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. She was born October 24, 1927 to the late Haughty Harrison and Elsie Benton Shaw. She was the last of the 9 siblings to pass away. She graduated from Lees McRae College. Jean spent her entire life living and...

Thomas Hayne Smith, Sr.

Thomas Hayne Smith, Sr.

Oct 9, 2015

Mr. Thomas Hayne Smith, Sr., 76, courageously finished his race here on earth October 9, 2015. He was born November 16, 1938 to the late Marion Adolphus Smith and Helen Dodson Smith of Winston Salem, NC. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Myrtle James Smith, his twin sons James Dodson Smith (Myra) and Thomas Hayne Smith,...

Loraine Darnell Gentry

Loraine Darnell Gentry

Oct 8, 2015

Loraine Darnell Gentry passed away October 8, 2015 following a brief additional illness. She was born September 26, 1913 in Wilkes County to the late Charles Reece and Mary Couch Darnell. She had been a long time resident of the Yadkin Nursing Center in Yadkinville. She and her husband, Harvey B. Gentry were married September 1, 1929. With her assistance...