Obituaries
Mark Bradley Jester
Jul 11, 2014
Jester Yadkinville- Mr. Mark Bradley Jester, 43, of McKinnley Road passed away Friday, July 11, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 10, 1970 in Wilkes County to Tony and Verina C. Jester. He was a graduate of Forbush High School Class of 1988, and a graduate of Appalachain State University. Mr. Jester was owner and operator of...
Hazel Hicks Grose
Jul 11, 2014
Grose Yadkinville- Mrs. Hazel Mae Hicks Grose, 91, passed away peacefully Friday, July 11, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Center. She was born December 27, 1922 in Forsyth County to the late Joseph Luther and Lelia Ann Lashmit Hicks. Mrs. Grose was a loving devoted homemaker that enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and working in the garden with her husband and family. She...
David Allen Welton
Jul 10, 2014
David Allen Welton, 75, passed away Thursday July 10, 2014. He was born September 28, 1938 to the late George Albert and Eleanor Smith Welton. Surviving are his wife Kathleen Toriello Welton; three sons Chris Welton, Steve Welton, and David (Kara) Welton; grandchildren Owen Welton, Anna Welton, and Luke Welton; a brother Robert Welton. The family will receive friends from...
Daniel Frederick Correll
Jul 10, 2014
Correll Hamptonville- Mr. Daniel Frederick Correll, 70, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014 at his home. He was born August 13, 1943 in Davie County to the late George Christian and Ethel Daniel Correll. Mr. Correll worked as a truck driver for over 42 years with Southern States and Lowery Livestock. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded...
Mildred Florence Taylor
Jul 9, 2014
Mildred Florence Taylor, 95 of Ridgeland, SC died Wednesday, July 09, 2014. Mrs. Taylor was born in Yadkin County, North Carolina on May 9th, 1919 to William Columbus and Sarah Elizabeth Williams. She was twin to Dillard Lawrence (Tom) Williams. She married John Henry Taylor on March 1, 1945 and remained married for 45 years. Mildred was a loving wife,...
Charles Alan Eaton
Jul 8, 2014
Eaton East Bend- Mr. Charles Alan Eaton, 32, passed away Tuesday July 8, 2014. He was born November 30, 1981 the son of Ronald and Linda C. Eaton. Charles was a true-blue UNC fan who enjoyed Tarheel Basketball. He loved animals and Ford Mustangs. He had a quick wit and a kind heart. He was employed by the N.C. Department...
Diane Britt Crouse
Jul 7, 2014
Crouse Boonville- Mrs. Diane B. Crouse, 58, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 at her home. She was born January 12, 1956 in Rowan County to the late Knox and Sarah Dalton Britt. She was a loving homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved aunt. She is survived by her husband, Randy Crouse, Twin Daughters, Cynthia Hubbard and Wendy Harris;...
Gladys Irene Johnson
Jul 7, 2014
Haw River Ms. Gladys Irene Johnson, 84, passed away Monday, July 07, 2014 at Hospice of Alamance County. Ms. Johnson was born May 27, 1930 in Davie County to Dillon and Esther Wells Johnson. She was a member of Swaims Baptist Church. Ms. Johnson enjoyed sewing, reading and playing Bingo. In addition to her parents, Ms. Johnson was preceded in...
Richard M. Chandler
Jul 7, 2014
Richard M. Chandler, 50, passed away Monday July 7, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Chandler was born November 3, 1963 in Davie County to Mac and Barbara Speer Chandler. Mr. Chandler served in the US Navy and was a member of Charity Baptist Church. Surviving are his parents Mac and Barbara Speer Chandler; sister Teresa (Michael) Willard;...
Kathleen "Sis" Wagoner
Jul 7, 2014
Kathleen "Sis" Wagoner went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 7, 2014. Kathleen was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of Swaims Baptist Church. She worked at Hanes Knitting and also taught reading at West Yadkin School. Kathleen "Sis" was known and loved by many and will be greatly missed. Preceding her in death...
Roy B. McMillan
Jul 5, 2014
Roy B. McMillan, 84, passed away Saturday July 5, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 17, 1930 in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Cleve and Mary Sutphin McMillan. He enjoyed playing bluegrass music. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Irene Bobo. Surviving are his wife Carrie H. McMillan; sons Doug McMillan, Bryan (Carmen)...
Roger Neal Crews
Jul 5, 2014
Yadkinville Mr. Roger Neal Crews, 66, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at his home. Mr. Crews was born May 26, 1948. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War after graduating from West Yadkin High School and later worked as a driver for Conway Trucking for many years. Mr. Crews was very kind and thoughtful of other...
Kenneth Wayne Brown
Jul 5, 2014
- Kenneth Wayne Brown, 46, passed away Saturday July 5, 2014. Mr. Brown was born November 11, 1967 to Roy Kenneth and Floy Mae Eller Brown. He was a member of CBA of Davidson County and also a member of the NC Retreads. He was employed by Iredell County Department of Transportation Bridge Department. He was preceded in death by...
Ethel Swaim Martin
Jul 3, 2014
Boonville Mrs. Ethel Mae Swaim Martin, 97, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 03, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Martin was born June 16, 1917 in Forsyth County to John and Carrie Cook Swaim. She was a devoted member of Fall Creek Baptist Church and Harmony Grove Friends Meeting. She loved her church and her Sunday school...
Carol Jene Kiger
Jul 1, 2014
Kiger Yadkinville- Carol Jene Hunter Kiger, 71, passed away Tuesday July 1, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 26, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Pete Hunter and Nellie Bullins Hunter. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ray Kiger, sister Rachael Brooks; great grandson Isaiah. Surviving are her daughters Carolyn (Roger) Mullis,...
Charles Franklin Casstevens
Jun 29, 2014
Jonesville- Mr. Charles Franklin Casstevens, Sr., 92, went to his eternal reward on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the Jesse Helms Rehabilitation Center in Monroe, NC. He was born October 12, 1921 in Boonville to the late Walter and Theo Norman Casstevens. He was a 47 years employee of Chatham Manufacturing in Elkin. He served in the US Army during...
Hurley "H.B." Baxter Salmons
Jun 27, 2014
Yadkinville Mr. Hurley "H.B." Baxter Salmons, 76, passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Salmons was born June 1, 1938 in Yadkin County to Hurley and Emma Driver Salmons, Sr. He was owner and operator of Salmons Construction since 1969 and also enjoyed farming and gardening. Auctioneering was a favorite hobby of Mr. Salmons. He was...
Infant Sophie Danielle Foster
Jun 25, 2014
Boonville Infant Sophie Danielle Foster passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014. A graveside service will be conducted Monday, June 30, 2014 at 2:00PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Foster family.
Gregorio Leal Martinez, Jr.
Jun 25, 2014
Gregorio Leal Martinez, Jr., 51, passed away Wednesday June 25, 2014 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. He was born October 21, 1962 to the late Gregorio Campos Martinez, Sr., and Nora Leal Espinosa Martinez, a brother Arnold Martinez. Surviving are his sisters Sandy Hutchins (Franklin Torres), Hope (Jamie) Martinez, Tina (Danny) Caudle, Amy Martinez, brothers Gabriel (Tosha) Martinez, Oscar Martinez,...
Infant Mateo Castillo-Patino
Jun 23, 2014
Yadkinville Infant Mateo Castillo Patino, passed away June 23, 2014. A funeral mass will be conducted Friday, June 27, 2014 at 3:00PM at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church in Boonville. Burial will follow at Yadkin Memorial Gardens. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Patino family.