Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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,...
Shirley Dudley Sprinkle
Nov 4, 2014
Boonville Angels sang as Shirley Dudley Sprinkle, 73, entered the indescribable beauty of Heaven on November 4, 2014, after a 30 year health struggle. God opened His arms and she heard the divine words, "Well done good and faithful servant" Matthew 25:23. Shirley was born November 8, 1940 to the late Melvin and Josephine Dudley. She graduated from Boonville High...
Thelma Madgaline White Shore
Nov 4, 2014
Thelma Madgaline White Shore, 85, passed away Tuesday November 4, 2014 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. She was born September 1, 1929 in Surry County to the late McKinley and Mazie Williams White. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and three brothers. Surviving are a daughter Carol (Butch) Casstevens; a son Dwight Shore; grandchildren Angela (Rusty)...
Faye Pardue Fulk
Nov 1, 2014
Winston-Salem Mrs. Faye Pardue Hinshaw Fulk, 74, passed away Saturday, November 01, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Fulk was born December 24, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Irvin and Stella Moxley Pardue. She was a member of Mt. Tabor UMC, an active member of Circle #6 , past president of the UMW at Mt. Tabor...
Tracy Lee Cline
Nov 1, 2014
Cline Yadkinville- Mr. Tracy Lee Cline, 47, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014. He was born March 25, 1967 in Yadkin County to David L. Cline and Margaret H. White. Mr. Cline loved to go fishing and hunting, but especially enjoyed the time he spent with his family, especially his daughter, RuthAnn. He was a member of Harmony Grove Friends...
Cliff Edward Shoemaker
Oct 30, 2014
Jonesville Mr. Cliff Edward Shoemaker, 36, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Woltz Hospice Home. Cliff was born March 6, 1978 in Surry County to Toni Phillips Sisk and the late Danny Edward Shoemaker. In addition to his father, Cliff was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Eurlene Shoemaker and Bill and Jettie Phillips. He is survived...
Joseph Blackburn
Oct 30, 2014
Joseph Blackburn, 80, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Blackburn was born June 24, 1934 in Wilkes County to the late Columbus Edmond and Lilly Smith Blackburn. He was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church in Elkin for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Margaret Shoffner Blackburn, and...
Mary Teague Waller
Oct 29, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Teague Waller YADKINVILLE, N.C. - Mary Elizabeth Teague Waller died Wednesday, October 29, 2014. She was born July 5, 1920 to John Angier Teague, Sr. and Gertrude Stevenson Teague in Durham, N.C. As the oldest daughter of nine children, she spent much of her time caring for her younger siblings and was affectionately known as "Sister" at home....