Obituaries

Gary Dwayne Whitaker

Gary Dwayne Whitaker

Jan 15, 2015

Mr. Gary Dwayne Whitaker, 62 of Yadkinville passed away January 15, 2015 Thursday afternoon during an excursion in Cozumel, Mexico, while on a cruise. Gary was born in Surry County on September 24, 1952,the oldest son of Charles Omer and Hilda Teague Whitaker. He was a graduate of Forbush High School and Forsyth Technical Community College. Gary was retired from...

Lyman Lamar Brown, Sr.

Lyman Lamar Brown, Sr.

Jan 15, 2015

Salem, VA Mr. Lyman Lamar Brown, 78, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015. Mr. Brown was born January 16, 1936 in Wilkes County to Lamar and Ivy Welborn Brown. In addition to his parents, Mr. Brown was preceded in death by two siblings, Lorene Vaughn and Avalon Brown. He is survived by three children, Keith (Kathy) Lyons, LaDonna Brown and...

Anna "Jeri" Harris Sasser

Anna "Jeri" Harris Sasser

Jan 15, 2015

Yadkinville Mrs. Anna "Jeri" Geraldine Harris Sasser, 81, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Sasser was born January 15, 1934 in Forsyth County to Ora and Hazel Long Harris. She was a member of Mtn. View Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sasser was preceded in death by her husband, Griffin Vasco Sasser;...

Larry Kenneth Wagoner

Larry Kenneth Wagoner

Jan 14, 2015

Larry Kenneth Wagoner, 76, passed away Wednesday January 14, 2015. He was born July 13, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Richard David and Valena Fay Groce Wagoner. Surviving are his wife Nancy Welborn Wagoner; a son Kenneth (Beth) Wagoner; a daughter Donna (Kenneth) Reavis; grandchildren Jessica Wagoner, Kati (Zachary) Kelly, Luke Shore, Jake Shore; a sister Avalene Hayes;...

John Wesley Adams, Jr.

John Wesley Adams, Jr.

Jan 12, 2015

John Wesley Adams, Jr., 90, left this earthly home to enter into his heavenly home on Monday, January 12, 2015. Mr. Adams was born on February 9, 1924 in Yadkin County to John Wesley Adams, Sr. and Hattie Bovender Adams. He was a member of Shady Grove Methodist Church in East Bend, N.C. Mr. Adams was a veteran of WWII...

John "Austin" Fleming

John "Austin" Fleming

Jan 12, 2015

Boonville Mr. John "Austin" Fleming, 97, our inspirational and beloved uncle left his earthly home on Monday, January 12, 2015. Mr. Fleming was born June 25, 1917 in Yadkin County to Earlie and Anna Douglas Fleming. He was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant UMC where he served as treasurer for over 50 years, was the oldest member, and had...

Sharon Kay Casstevens Stinson

Sharon Kay Casstevens Stinson

Jan 12, 2015

Sharon Kay Casstevens Stinson, 63, passed away Monday January 12, 2015. She was born April 8, 1951 in Surry County to the late Sidney Frank and Mary Ethel Holcomb Casstevens. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Gordon Casstevens, Kent Casstevens. Surviving are a daughter Scarlett (John) Dalrymple; a son Brent Stinson (Nina Caudill); grandchildren Amy Altman,...

Alice Harrison Kirkman

Alice Harrison Kirkman

Jan 10, 2015

Jonesville Ms. Alice Danette Harrison Kirkman, 48, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Ms. Kirkman was born January 4, 1967 in Surry County to the late Edwin and Lana Dudley Harrison. She is survived by two children, Brittany Mahan and fiancée Miles Parrish and Nathan Mahan; three grandchildren, Rhiannon Belle Mahan, Carter James Mahan, and Arianna...

Helen Stamper Nixon

Helen Stamper Nixon

Jan 9, 2015

Jonesville Mrs. Helen Mae Stamper Nixon, 82, passed away Friday, January 09, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Nixon was born February 25, 1932 in Chilhowie, Virginia to Martin and Edna Greer Stamper. She was a faithful member of East Elkin Full Gospel Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nixon was preceded in death by two husbands, Ralph Testerman and...

Washington Leon Cooke

Washington Leon Cooke

Jan 9, 2015

Cooke Yadkinville- Mr. Washington Leon Cooke, 89, of Liberty Church Road passed away Friday January 9, 2015 at his home. He was born March 13, 1925 in Iredell County to the late Washington L. and Minnie O. Cooke. Mr. Cooke was a veteran of World War II serving with the US Army and the Japan Occupation Forces from 1946-1947. Upon...

Betty Groce Steelman

Betty Groce Steelman

Jan 8, 2015

STEELMAN - Yadkinville Betty Grace Groce Steelman passed away January 8, 2015, at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital in Yadkinville. Betty was born August 13, 1927, in Yadkin County to William Nelson Groce and Amanda Naomi Money Groce. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Deep Creek Friends Meeting in Yadkinville, NC. Mrs. Steelman...

Ollie Cleo Potts Martin

Ollie Cleo Potts Martin

Jan 7, 2015

- Ollie Cleo Potts Martin, 87, passed away Wednesday January 7, 2015. She was born September 19, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Grady and Bertha Potts. She was preceded in death by her husband William Sloam Martin. A visitation will be held from 1:00 - 2:00 Saturday January 10, 2015 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. Her...

Roger Paul Casstevens

Roger Paul Casstevens

Jan 6, 2015

Casstevens Hamptonville - Roger Paul Casstevens, 78, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was born December 8, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Oscar Paul Casstevens and Minnie Riley Casstevens. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Walker Casstevens. Surviving are his children, Amy Casstevens, Mitch Casstevens; grandchildren, Lucas McEntire,...

David Darrel Greer

David Darrel Greer

Jan 6, 2015

On Tuesday January 6th our family lost a very special man, David Darrel Greer. He was a quiet, humble, hard working man. He was devoted to his children and loved his grandchildren with his whole heart. He was blessed with the ability to fix anything with wheels. He was a well respected mechanic upon whom many depended. He will be...

Afra NIcole Long Dalton

Afra NIcole Long Dalton

Jan 5, 2015

Afra Nicole Long Dalton, 39, passed away Monday January 5, 2015. She was born January 16, 1975 in Forsyth County to the late William Clyde and Lola Cowan Long. Surviving are her daughter Aiyana Bhunu; a sister Sherry Dube; a brother Fredrick (Crystal) Long; nieces Marquita Jones, Breyana Caesar; two aunts Jewell Dulin, Cynthia Cowan; two uncles Franklin (Christine) Cowan,...

Harriette Immogene Jones

Harriette Immogene Jones

Jan 5, 2015

Jones Boonville, NC- Mrs. Harriette Imogene "Emma" Clark Jones, 89, passed away from this world peacefully and entered into her eternal home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 5, 2015. Mrs. Jones was born March 1, 1925 in Glen Ferris, West Virginia to the late Harry Bruce and Celia Rae Bibbee Clark. In addition to her parents,...

Lula Wells Joyner

Lula Wells Joyner

Jan 5, 2015

Yadkinville- Lula Mae Wells Joyner peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 5, 2015. Lula was born April 17, 1932 to John Thomas Wells and Beulah Reavis Wells. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church in Mocksville, NC. In addition to her parents, Lula was...

Carlie Clinton Renegar

Carlie Clinton Renegar

Jan 5, 2015

Renegar Harmony- Mr. Carlie Clinton Renegar, 86, went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2015. Mr. Renegar was born May 12, 1928 in Iredell County to the late Silas H. and Elizabeth Grose Renegar. He was a lifetime member of Liberty Baptist Church. Mr. Renegar owned and operated a local Bulldozing business for 20 years. He also...

Charles James Moser

Charles James Moser

Jan 5, 2015

Yadkinville Mr. Charles James Moser, 33, started his eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 5, 2015. Charles was born September 16, 1981 in Forsyth County. He was a faithful member of Solid Rock Baptist Church where he enjoyed teaching Sunday school. Charles enjoyed doing the simple things in life like hanging out with his brother...

Letha Jo Madison Newman

Letha Jo Madison Newman

Jan 5, 2015

Letha Jo Evans Madison Newman Letha Jo Newman, 78, passed away Monday night, January 5, 2015 at Yadkinville Nursing Center. Letha Jo was born in Yadkin County on July 15, 1936 to Paris & Margaret Vestal Evans. She is survived by her husband, Windell Newman. A 1954 graduate of Jonesville High School; she earned her B.S. in Education from East...