Obituaries

Beatrice Prim Bates

Beatrice Prim Bates

Sep 18, 2014

Bates Yadkinville - Era Beatrice Prim Bates, 76, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014 at her home. She was born August 20, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Joseph Boston Prim and Lonia Jackson Prim. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Russell Grant Bates; sisters, Myrle Dockery, Ruby Daniell; brothers, Harold Prim,...

Daniel George Beck

Daniel George Beck

Sep 16, 2014

Beck Yadkinville - Daniel (Dan) George Beck, Sr. (86) passed away peacefully September 16, 2014 at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington, NC after a short illness. Dan was born October 11, 1927 in Davidson County to the late Chester Beck and Fannie Misenheimer Beck. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Beck;...

Betty Jean Womble Roberts

Betty Jean Womble Roberts

Sep 16, 2014

Yadkinville Mrs. Betty Jean Womble Roberts, 80, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, September 19, 2014 at Yadkin Memorial Gardens at 3:00PM. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Roberts family.

Donna Plowman Morgan

Donna Plowman Morgan

Sep 12, 2014

Morgan Yadkinville - Donna Plowman Morgan, 63, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014. She was born May 26, 1951 in Rowan County to the late Lloyd Anderson Plowman and Geraldine Owens Plowman. Surviving are her husband, David Lynn Morgan, Sr.; children, Shannon (Robbie) Thomas, Sharon (Greg) Hospodor, David (Brook) Morgan, Jr.; grandchildren, Alesha Smith, Zachary Smith, Jacob Smith, Emma Hospodor,...

William Tilden Shaver

William Tilden Shaver

Sep 11, 2014

William Tilden Shaver, 79, passed away Thursday September 11, 2014 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. He was born April 2, 1935 to the late William Carl and Grace Blackburn Shaver. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Linda Collins, two sisters Dovie Nichols and Bernice Tillman; one brother Ray Shaver. Surviving are his wife Kay Myers Shaver;...

Marie Gough Hanes

Marie Gough Hanes

Sep 9, 2014

Hanes Yadkinville- Mrs. Marie Gough Hanes, 85, of Lone Hickory road passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at The Villages of Wilkes. She was born November 29, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Ranz and Velma Hoots Gough. Mrs. Hanes was retired from Hanes Knitting Company of Winston-Salem, and later retired as a Home Health aide for several years....

Larry Dean Shaver

Larry Dean Shaver

Sep 9, 2014

Shaver Hamptonville - Larry Dean "Mickey" Shaver, 61, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at his home surrounded by his love ones. Mickey was born on November 18, 1952 to Atwell Reece "Buck" Shaver and Mona Lou Brown Shaver in Baltimore, Maryland this side of the Mason Dixon Line, as Mickey always jokingly commented. Mickey...

Junior Warnard Daye

Junior Warnard Daye

Sep 9, 2014

Daye Yadkinville - Junior Warnard "J.W." Daye, 90, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born October 16, 1923 in Wilkes County to the late Mormia Norman Daye and Gracie Chambers Daye. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Adelene Velma Reynolds Daye; four...

Harold Cloyce Chappell

Harold Cloyce Chappell

Sep 7, 2014

Chappell Jonesville- Mr. Harold Cloyce Chappell, 88, of Mountain Crest Road passed away Sunday September 7, 2014 at his home. He was born May 18, 1926 in Yadkin County to the late John and Bertha Benton Chappell. Mr. Chappell was retired from Container Corporation of Winston-Salem, was a faithful member of Swaims Baptist Church, and a veteran of the US...

Timothy Lee Hutchens

Timothy Lee Hutchens

Sep 7, 2014

Yadkinville Mr. Timothy Lee Hutchens, 61, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 at his home. Mr. Hutchens was born October 16, 1952 in Surry County to the late Harold and Grace Smitherman Hutchens. He retired from Yadkin County law enforcement with over 28 years of service. Mr. Hutchens was a motorcycle enthusiast and he enjoyed fishing. Mr. Hutchens is survived...

Jackie Lee Barber

Jackie Lee Barber

Sep 5, 2014

Jonesville Mr. Jackie Lee Barber, 76, passed away Friday, September 5, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Barber was born August 29, 1938 in Yadkin County to James (Jim) and Vergie Groce Barber. He was a 1957 graduate of Jonesville High School. After graduation, he joined the US Air Force and proudly served his country for...

Dorothy Hutchens Gough

Dorothy Hutchens Gough

Sep 3, 2014

Gough Yadkinville - Dorothy Mae Hutchens Gough, 92, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born July 5, 1922 in Yadkin County to the late Gertie Mae Smith and George Anderson Hutchens. She was married August 31, 1946 to Roy Clinton Gough, Sr. Dorothy and Roy owned and operated Gough Tours from 1968 until...

John D. Groce

John D. Groce

Sep 3, 2014

John D. Groce, 86, passed away Wednesday September 3, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Center. He was born March 27, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Mode and Floy Vestal Groce. Mr. Groce was a Tobacco Farmer and also served in The US Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Randy Dale...

Cora Ruth Howell

Cora Ruth Howell

Aug 31, 2014

Cora Ruth Norman Howell, 96, passed away Sunday August 31, 2014 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. She was born December 25, 1917 in Yadkin County to the late Ervin and Cora Bovendor Norman. She was the best Mom and Nanny anyone could ask for and she will be greatly missed. She was a member of Grace Bible Church. She was...

George Thomas Steelman

George Thomas Steelman

Aug 24, 2014

Steelman Yadkinville - George Thomas Steelman, 56, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born April 25, 1958 in Forsyth County to G.L. Steelman and Peggy Poindexter Steelman. God blessed George with a kind soul and a loving disposition. George's godly nature, his sincere heart, and his humble and patient spirit will continue...

Tobie Jones Styers

Tobie Jones Styers

Aug 23, 2014

Yadkinville Mrs. Tobie Ann Jones Styers, 71, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at PennyByrn at Maryfield. Mrs. Styers was born July 11, 1943 in Stokes County to Wiley and Oma Ferguson Jones. She was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Styers was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie "L.J." Styers; and...

Aubrey Allen Lee

Aubrey Allen Lee

Aug 21, 2014

Yadkinville Mr. Aubrey "Buddy" Allen Lee, 79, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014 at his home. Mr. Lee was born November 16, 1934 in Botetourt County, VA to Amos and Lillie Barnett Lee. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lee was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters....

Jay & Jackie Casstevens

Jay & Jackie Casstevens

Aug 20, 2014

Casstevens Boonville - Jay & Jackie Casstevens, loving parents, grandparents, great grandparents, sister, brother, aunt and uncle went to be with our Lord Jesus on August 20, 2014. They were married for 47 years. Jackie was a retired accountant with Yadkin Community Hospital (Hoots) and had a loving work family there for 30 plus years. Jay was a retired employee...

Roy Arnold Steelman

Roy Arnold Steelman

Aug 16, 2014

Yadkinville Mr. Roy Arnold Steelman, 92, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. Steelman was born October 9, 1921 in Yadkin County to Arnold and Alma Dobbins Steelman. He served in the US Army during WWII after graduating from Yadkinville High School. Mr. Steelman was a lifelong member of Deep Creek Friends Meeting where he served...

Elizabeth Nifong Adams

Elizabeth Nifong Adams

Aug 15, 2014

Adams Yadkinville - Elizabeth Ann Nifong Adams, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 15, 2014. She is Clothed with Strength and Dignity and She Laughs without Fear of the Future. Proverbs 31:25. Elizabeth was born April 4, 1934 in Davidson County to the late Raymond Glen Nifong and Mary Lois Sink Nifong. In addition to...