Obituaries

Elsie Wood Chappell

Elsie Wood Chappell

Dec 3, 2014

Chappell Jonesville- Mrs. Elsie Lorene Wood Chappell, 89 of US Highway 21 passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. She was born January 11, 1925 in Surry County to the late John Riley and Flossie Cook Wood. Mrs. Chappell was retired from Elkin Furniture now Vaughn-Bassett Furniture with several years of service. She loved the Lord,...

John "Wayne" Spillman

John "Wayne" Spillman

Dec 3, 2014

Hamptonville Mr. John "Wayne" Spillman, 74, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Spillman was born May 10, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late John Henry and Mary Pinnix Spillman. He was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of Union Baptist Church. Mr. Spillman served on the Board of Directors at...

Dwight Monroe Pendergrass

Dwight Monroe Pendergrass

Dec 2, 2014

Pendergrass Mocksville - Dwight Monroe Pendergrass, 74, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014. He was born January 20, 1940 in Wilkes County to the late Vaughn Pendergrass and Vallie Souther Pendergrass. Dwight served in the U.S. Marines as a Lance Corporal. He enjoyed serving his country, being outdoors, flowers, and watching wrestling. In addition to his parents, he was also...

Carolyn Childress Hamm

Carolyn Childress Hamm

Nov 27, 2014

State Road Mrs. Carolyn Jane Childress Hamm, 64, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Hamm was born December 30, 1949 to Numie and Ila Mae Bryant Childress. She was a member of Peacehaven Baptist Church. In addition to her father, Mrs. Hamm was preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Nolan and Glenda Childress. She...

Beatrice Nixon Matthews

Beatrice Nixon Matthews

Nov 27, 2014

Matthews East Bend - Beatrice "Tee" Nixon Matthews, 86, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014. She was born March 12, 1928 in Surry County to the late Caleb Nixon and Mamie Williamson Nixon. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Mawyer Doughton Matthews; sister, Imogene Speaks. Surviving are her children, Carlene Johnston, Steve...

Kathy Steelman Wood

Kathy Steelman Wood

Nov 27, 2014

Boonville Mrs. Kathy Ann Steelman Wood, 62, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Wood was born March 9, 1952 in Forsyth County to Warner and Gurtha Brown Steelman. She was a member of North Oak Ridge Baptist Church. She enjoyed golfing and shopping, and any activity with her grandkids. She was the official cheerleader and "Team...

Faye Baity Miller

Faye Baity Miller

Nov 25, 2014

Clemmons Mrs. Faye Baity Miller, 81, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Clemmons Village One. Mrs. Miller was born February 8, 1933 in Yadkin County to Raymond and Cora Hutchens Baity. She was a member of Boonville Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by a brother, Sanford Baity and two sisters, Ethel...

Barbara Ann Chain Parrish

Barbara Ann Chain Parrish

Nov 23, 2014

Barbara Ann Chain Parrish, 73, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Sunday November 23, 2014 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. She was born November 7, 1941 to the late Fred Grady and Annie Mae Chain. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 55 years James Robert Parrish, Sr. on November 20, 2014, three daughters Barbara...

Betty Bennett Hollar

Betty Bennett Hollar

Nov 22, 2014

Hollar Yadkinville - Betty Jean Bennett Hollar, 74, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born February 8, 1940 in Stokes County. Betty was preceded in death by her mother, Ida Bennett Hubbard. Surviving are her children, Charles (Veronica) Bennett, Mary (Kim) Dzeskewicz, Deborah (Chris) Whitman; grandchildren, Jessica Dzeskewicz, Bradley Dzeskewicz, Caleb Whitman, Chase...

Dennis Rayburn Sutton

Dennis Rayburn Sutton

Nov 22, 2014

Elon- Mr. Dennis Rayburn Sutton, age 65 passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014. He was a native of Alamance County and the son of the late Stacy Vernon and Odell Murray Sutton. Dennis was formerly employed by Southern Pride, Inc. and Piedmont Steel. He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the US Air Force serving during...

Gladys Shores Vanhoy

Gladys Shores Vanhoy

Nov 21, 2014

Gladys Shores Vanhoy, 90, passed away Friday November 21, 2014 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born August 28, 1924 in Yadkin County to the late Calvin R. and Fannie Money Shores. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William Kermit Vanhoy. two sons Ronnie C. Vanhoy and Michael G. Vanhoy, two sisters and two brothers. Surviving...

James Robert Parrish, Sr.

James Robert Parrish, Sr.

Nov 20, 2014

II Timothy 4: 6-7 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Mr. James Robert Parrish, Sr., 87, passed away Thursday November 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born on October 4, 1927 in...

Dillon Patrick Vestal

Dillon Patrick Vestal

Nov 18, 2014

Vestal Jonesville - Dillon Patrick Vestal, 19, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014. He was born April 28, 1995 in Wilkes County. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Wanda Spicer; great grandfather, John Spicer. Surviving are his parents, Patrick Ryan Vestal and Angela Spicer (Kenny Shermer) Vestal; grandparents, Davis Vestal, Phyllis Gardner, Johnny Spicer; step grandparents, Carol Vestal;...

Mary Johnson Alexander

Mary Johnson Alexander

Nov 17, 2014

Alexander Yadkinville- Mrs. Mary Johnson Alexander, 74 of Chestnut Street passed away peacefully Monday, November 17, 2014 at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after a brief illness. She was born April 4, 1940 in Iredell County to the late Devid Gentry Johnson and Clara Belle Hayes Johnson. Mrs. Alexander was the former co-owner and operator of the Discount House...

Jack Monroe Cheek

Jack Monroe Cheek

Nov 16, 2014

Cheek Hamptonville - Jack Monroe Cheek, Sr., 82, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014. He was born January 5, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Samuel "Mann" Aaron Cheek and Novella Nicks Cheek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Granville Cheek, Harold Cheek; children's mother, Barbara Jean Cheek. Surviving are his children,...

William Nelson Sizemore

William Nelson Sizemore

Nov 15, 2014

Yadkinville Mr. William Nelson Sizemore, 81, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. Sizemore was born December 25, 1932 in Surry County to Samuel and Eula Jones Sizemore. He was a member of New Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sizemore was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Winters Sizemore; a...

Raymond Wilson Riggs

Raymond Wilson Riggs

Nov 11, 2014

Raymond Wilson Riggs, 79, passed away Tuesday November 11, 2014 at Willowbrook Healthcare Center. He was born October 19, 1935 in Surry County to the late David Lee Riggs and Metta Viola Hamlin Riggs. He served in the US Army, and a member of Northwood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Betty Jo...

Roland Gray Baity

Roland Gray Baity

Nov 11, 2014

Baity East Bend - Roland G. Baity, 69, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. He was born May 8, 1945 in Yadkin County to the late William Baity and Gertrude Palmer Baity. Roland was a member of Enon Baptist Church. He always enjoyed attending his Spares and Pairs Sunday school class at Enon Baptist Church....

Elliot John Davis

Elliot John Davis

Nov 9, 2014

East Bend Mr. Elliot John Davis, 21, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014. Elliot was born April 17, 1993 in Forsyth County to Kim and Nancy Neely Davis. He was a 2011 graduate of Forbush High School where he was a member of the Hunter Safety Team. He was employed with Hennings Construction Company. He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting....

Merrill Edgar Reavis, Sr.

Merrill Edgar Reavis, Sr.

Nov 9, 2014

Merrill Edgar Reavis, Sr., 78, passed away Sunday November 9. 2014. He was born January 3, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Edgar and Edna Reavis. He was preceded in death by his wife Shelby Jean Reavis. Surviving are two sons Merrill Reavis, Jr. and wife Bessie, Michael Reavis and wife Sandra; grandchildren Chris (Dina) Reavis, Trista (Eric) Johnsen,...