Obituaries

Jessie Ray Moxley

Jessie Ray Moxley

Dec 12, 2014

Moxley Yadkinville- Mrs. Jessie Ray Moxley, 81, of Las Brisas Drive passed away peacefully Thursday, December 12, 2014. She was born June 3, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Frear and Lillian Matthews. Mrs. Moxley was a devoted and loving wife to her husband, Travis Moxley, who preceded her in death in 1967. After his death, she became owner...

Thomas Ellis Walker

Thomas Ellis Walker

Dec 11, 2014

Walker Yadkinville- Mr. Thomas Ellis "Tom" Walker, 77, of Beech Street passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014. He was born April 10, 1937 in Davidson County to the late Wray and Viola Gooch Walker. Mr. Walker was a retired truck driver with various transportation carriers, was of the Baptist Faith, loved to play golf, go fishing, and most importantly spend...

Pamela Klamert Harden

Pamela Klamert Harden

Dec 11, 2014

Boonville Ms. Pamela Cecilia Klamert Harden, 66, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014. Ms. Harden was born October 18, 1948 in Flint Michigan to the late Raymond and Mary Klamert. She was a member of Mitchells Chapel UMC and worked for New Horizons Adult Health Care. Ms. Harden enjoyed woodworking, sewing, playing with her dogs Sadie and Sammie, and working...

Jerry Lee Richardson

Jerry Lee Richardson

Dec 11, 2014

Richardson Yadkinville - Jerry Lee Richardson, 70, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014. He was born February 10, 1944 in Surry County to the late Raymond Franklin Richardson and Josie Arlene Marshall. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sons, Terry Richardson, Ernie Richardson; granddaughters, Hope Richardson, Cynthia Vestal; sister, Cathy Neal. Surviving are...

Hobert "Darrell" Vanhoy

Hobert "Darrell" Vanhoy

Dec 10, 2014

East Bend Mr. Hobert "Darrell" Vanhoy, 48, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at his home. Darrell was born February 7, 1966 in Yadkin County to Hobert and Della Ruth Jester Vanhoy. He was Vice President and co-founder of Yadkin Valley Mechanical in Rural Hall. Darrell loved his family, his music, playing...

Tommy Gray Freeman

Tommy Gray Freeman

Dec 9, 2014

Freeman Mocksville - Tommy Gray Freeman, 67, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014. He was born August 9, 1947 in Forsyth County to the late Tilden Freeman and Mary Bates Freeman. His graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Union Cross Friends Church. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Freeman family....

Ola Mae Bruce

Ola Mae Bruce

Dec 8, 2014

Bruce Yadkinville- Ola Mae Bruce, 94, passed away peacefully Monday, December 8, 2014 at Arbor Acres in Winston-Salem. She was born August 3, 1920 in Yadkin County to the late Alexander Cyrus and Millie Louisa Melton Bruce. Ms Bruce was retired from Western Electric, A.T.&T., with several years of service. She was a faithful member of Baltimore United Methodist Church...

Walter Verlin Morris

Walter Verlin Morris

Dec 7, 2014

Walter Verlin Morris went to be with his LORD Jesus Christ on December 7, 2014. Verlin was born on April 3rd, 1929, on Foggy Camp Farm, Fancy Gap, VA. He is survived by his brother, Rudolph, of Dublin VA, his children Randy (Beth) and Mark (Kathy); his grandchildren, Natalie Sizemore (Leslie), William Morris (Jesica), Josh Morris (Kristen), and Chrystian Morris...

Virginia Coe Mathis

Virginia Coe Mathis

Dec 6, 2014

Mathis Jonesville - Virginia Dare Coe Mathis, 72, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014. She was born September 7, 1942 in Surry County to the late Connie Doc Coe and Francis Wood Benton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Gerthie Coe, Linda Cleary, Connie Coe; brother, Ray Coe. Surviving are her children,...

Jimmy Lee Cook

Jimmy Lee Cook

Dec 5, 2014

Jimmy Lee Cook, 63, passed away Friday December 5, 2014. Mr. Cook was born October 18, 1951 in Surry County to Rev. Jack James and Delilah Randleman Cook. Surviving are his parents; companion Carol Byrd; children James (Marty) Cook, Tesha Cook, Megan Cook; grandchildren Eden Ashley, Cassidy Cook, Blake Ashley, Kyley Cook, Baylee Bryant, Gracee Bryant; great grandchild Zaida Ashley;...

Bobby Lee Pardue

Bobby Lee Pardue

Dec 4, 2014

Bobby Lee Pardue, 74, passed away Thursday December 4, 2014. He was born December 3, 1940 in Yadkin County to Woodrow Wilson and Madge Swaim Pardue. He was preceded in death by his father Woodrow Wilson Pardue. Survivng are his mother Madge Swaim Pardue; former wife Kathryn Sale Pardue; four children Elaine (Robbie) Cheek, Becky L. Pardue, Vonda (Philip) Funderburk,...

Joe David Douglas

Joe David Douglas

Dec 3, 2014

Hamptonville Mr. Joe David Douglas, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Douglas was born June 5, 1938 in Yadkin County to Paul and Minnie North Douglas. In addition to his parents, Mr. Douglas was preceded in death by three siblings, Ann Newsome, Junior Douglas and Dallas Douglas. He is survived by his loving wife...

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...