Obituaries
Kelly Wilton Hicks
Feb 12, 2015
Kelly Wilton Hicks, 66, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2015 at his home, with his family by his side. He was born April 21, 1948 in Virginia to the late Charlie Wilton and Ella Jean Dixon Hicks. Surviving are his wife Brenda Caudle Hicks; a daughter Kimberly (Rodney) Reece; two grandchildren Jacob Hicks and Landon Reece; three sisters Loretta Edwards,...
Daniel Lee Gilley
Feb 11, 2015
Jonesville Mr. Daniel Lee Gilley, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Gilley was born August 6, 1926 in Surry County to James and Sarah Nixon Gilley. He served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of Swan Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gilley was preceded...
Irene Ferguson Groce
Feb 10, 2015
Groce Hamptonville- Mrs. Irene Ferguson Groce passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. She was born March 22, 1913 in Surry County and enjoyed most of her almost 102 years gardening and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bynum and Carrie C. Ferguson, her husband, Farmer Groce, infant son, Ronnie, brother, Aubrey Ferguson, and a sister, Margaret...
Gorrell Clinton Prim
Feb 10, 2015
Prim Yadkinville- Mr. Gorrell Clinton Prim, a loving father, grandfather, husband, and son passed away February 10, 2015 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Hester Prim, his wife, Marjorie Holton Prim, and a sister, Cecile Prim Brandon. Mr. Prim is survived by his son, Gorrell Clinton Prim, Jr. and wife, Valerie; granddaughters Joy...
Viola May Pinnix
Feb 10, 2015
Viola May Pinnix, 96, passed away Tuesday February 10, 2015. She was born July 4, 1918 in Yadkin County to the late Banner and Alice Sparks Pinnix. Mrs. Pinnix was hard worker and avid Gardner and very great cook. She was preceded in death by her parents; her 1st husband Hermon Snow; 2nd husband Raymond Pinnix; son Stuart Pinnix; daughter...
Alice Coe Shore
Feb 9, 2015
Alice Coe Shore, 63, passed away Monday February 9, 2015. She was born November 24, 1951 in Surry County to the late Roy Clifton and Dorothy McCormick Coe. Alice was a graduate of UNC-Greensboro with a BA and Masters of Education. She later obtained her EDS degree from ASU. Alice retired from the Yadkin County School System where she was...
Paul Grady Brandon
Feb 9, 2015
Brandon Yadkinville - Paul Grady Brandon, 68, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015. He was born June 11, 1946 in Yadkin County to the late William Grady Brandon and Geneva Hutchens Brandon. Paul retired from R.J. Reynolds. He always enjoyed going to the beach, fishing, and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his great...
Sandra Coates Eichorn
Feb 8, 2015
Eichorn Winston-Salem - Sandra Coates Eichorn, 67, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015. She was born September 12, 1947 to the late Robert Coates and Winifred Rawlings Coates. Sandra was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She always enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Scottie Keaton; granddaughter,...
Robert Henry Hodge
Feb 7, 2015
Boonville Mr. Robert Henry Hodge, 82, passed away Saturday February 7, 2015 from injuries sustained in an accident on his farm. Robert was born June29, 1932 in Surry County to Henry and Ruby Hodges Hodge. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. Robert was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean War. He...
Robert "Bobby" Claude Gray
Feb 1, 2015
Robert "Bobby" Claude Gray, 78, passed away Sunday February 1, 2015. He was born August 24, 1936 to the late Paul Gray and Edith Pinnix Holbrook. Mr. Gray was retired from R.J. Reynolds. He served in the US Army in Korea after the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Tony Gray. Surviving are his...
Pansy Roberts Nichols
Feb 1, 2015
Jonesville Mrs. Pansy Louise Roberts Nichols, 88, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Pruitt Healthcare. Mrs. Nichols was born February 21, 1926 in Yadkin County to Samuel and Doris Ireland Roberts. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death by her husband, Talmage D. Nichols and five siblings. She is survived by two sons, Charles Nichols...
Susan Melinda Webb McKnight
Jan 31, 2015
Susan Melinda Webb McKnight, 58, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday January 31, 2015. She was born August 22, 1956 in Surry County to Charles Linden and Lucille Macy Webb. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church. Susan loved to go Camping and spending time with her friends. She was preceded in death by her...
Donald Gray Davis
Jan 31, 2015
Davis East Bend - Donald Gray Davis, 76, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Woltz Hospice Home. He was born March 5, 1938 to Fred Gray Davis and Mary Groce Davis. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Yvonne Davis; father, Fred Davis. Surviving are his mother, Mary Davis; sons, Erik (Crystal) Davis, Kadren Davis; grandchildren, Daniel...
Harley Lee Wall
Jan 30, 2015
Wall Hamptonville - Harley Lee Wall, 81, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015. He was born November 7, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Noah Miles Wall and Lora Harris Wall. Harley was a member at Longtown United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Michael Wall; infant sister; infant...
Iva Elette Shore Barnette
Jan 30, 2015
- Iva Elette Shore Barnette, 89, passed away Friday January 30, 2015. She was born December 2, 1925 in Iredell County to the late Daniel and Ada Southard Shore. She was a member of Holy Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Barnette really enjoyed cooking for her family, making dolls, fishing, and bowling. She was preceded in death by her parents; her...
Edna Carter Pendry
Jan 30, 2015
Pendry Edna Carter Pendry, 96, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born October 9, 1918 in Yadkin County to the late Sanford Dalton Carter and Mattie Lee Pilcher Carter. She retired from Western Electric and was a long time member of Center United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Nellie Galliher Wilcox
Jan 28, 2015
Yadkinville Mrs. Nellie Blanche Galliher Wilcox, 92, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Wilcox was born October 10, 1922 in Iredell County to Clint and Fallie Stroud Galliher. She was a graduate of High Point School of Nursing with a degree in nursing. She retired from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with 21...
Oscar Hackett Hutchens
Jan 27, 2015
Oscar Hackett Hutchens, 77, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015. He was born August 12, 1937 in Surry County to the late William and Rosa Hutchins Hutchens. Mr. Hutchens enjoyed watching Nascar. He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Ruth Ann Hutchens, two sisters and on brother. Surviving are a son Benjamin Hutchens (Dawn Boose), a daughter...
Weldon "Lee" Poindexter
Jan 26, 2015
Boonville Mr. Weldon "Lee" Poindexter Jr., 60, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Poindexter was born April 14, 1954 in Yadkin County to Weldon and Sadie Hutchins Poindexter. He was a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Poindexter owned and operated Lee's Garage in Boonville for many years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Poindexter...
Allen Bates
Jan 26, 2015
Bates Yadkinville- Mr. Allen Bates, 85, of Cox Mill Road passed away peacefully Monday, January 26, 2015 at his home. He was born August 21, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late Fletcher and Lillie Harrison Bates. MR. Bates was retired from Reavis Oil Company with over 30 years of service, and worked with Unifi, Inc. for 9 years. He...