Obituaries
Frances Groce Blevins
May 14, 2014
Hamptonville Mrs. Frances Groce Blevins, 88, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at Willowbrook Health Care. Mrs. Blevins was born May 20, 1925 in Yadkin County to Moses and Floy Vestal Groce. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Blevins was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Charles Jackson Blevins; a son, Charles Wayne Blevins; four sisters; and four brothers....
Kenneth Wayne Hobson
May 13, 2014
East Bend Kenneth "Ken" Wayne Hobson made his peaceful journey into the arms of God with his loving wife by his side on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Ken was born in Forsyth County to the late Tyre and Edith Davis Hobson. Ken was born on December 25, 1950 and loved sharing that being born on Christmas Day was special to...
Roy houston Templeton
May 13, 2014
Harmony Mr. Roy Houston Templeton, 95, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at the Brian Center in Statesville. Mr. Templeton was born September 14, 1918 in Iredell County to William and Nancy Mullis Templeton. He was a member of Winthrop Friends Meeting where he taught Sunday school for many years. Mr. Templeton loved gardening and was also a well-known carpenter....
Marie Hutchens Myers
May 13, 2014
Myers Hamptonville - Marie Hutchens Myers, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born July 30, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Roy Lee Hutchens and Hattie Sizemore Hutchens Beck. Marie was a very loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She always enjoyed being around her friends and family. In...
Carl Taft Vanhoy
May 12, 2014
Jonesville Mr. Carl Taft Vanhoy, 105, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014. Carl was born June 25, 1908 in Wilkes County to the late William and Sarah Smith Vanhoy. At an early age, his family moved to Yadkin County where he resided until his death. He was a living Yadkin County history book as he literally experienced the end of...
Joyce Hurchens Dinkins
May 12, 2014
Dinkins Yadkinville- Mrs. Joyce Hutchens Dinkins, 88, of Shacktown Road passed away peacefully Monday, May 12, 2014 at the home of her daughter. She was born October 15, 1925 in Yadkin County to the late Harrison and Vercie Allgood Hutchens. Mrs. Dinkins was retired from Yadkin County Social Services and was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church. She was a...
Joe Burchette
May 9, 2014
Burchette Hamptonville - Joe Burchette, 82, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 at his home. He was born January 29, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Otto Redrick Burchette and Daisy Elizabeth Cummings Burchette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roland Burchette, Bill Burchette, Donald Burchette, Roger Burchette; sisters, Mary Francis Burchette,...
Gary Leigh Bricker
May 9, 2014
sBricker Advance - Gary Leigh "Pee Paw & G-Pa" Bricker, 68, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 at his home. He was born July 24, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Harold Karl Bricker and Dorothy Lindberg Bricker. He was a graduate of Elmhurst College (1967). Gary was most known for his gregarious personality and caring nature, most fitting...
Ersie Tuttle Hoots
May 6, 2014
Hoots Walkertown - Ersie Rebecca Tuttle Hoots, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 21, 1928 in Stokes County to the late Jim Lee Tuttle and Susie Tatum Tuttle. Ersie retired from Western Electric after 33 years of service. She volunteered for the Meal on Wheels program. She was also in a...
Christopher Gary Shores
May 6, 2014
King Shores, Chris G. of King, NC 8/18/82-5/6/14 On Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 Chris joined his Grandma Sue Lamp and Grandma Edwina Shores in the presence of Jesus Christ. Chris was born in Flint, MI to Gary Clyde Shores and Debra Sue Lamp. Growing up in Michigan, Chris was an avid, award winning wrestler. His fondness for the sport continued...
Malcolm Herbert Longworth
May 5, 2014
Malcolm Herbert Longworth, 77, passed away Monday May 5, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Longworth was born January 23 1937 in Forsyth County to the late Herbert Harrison Longworth and Faith Kinnamon Longworth. He was retired from R. J. Reynolds and was active in the Surry County Boy Scouts. Herb enjoyed trout fishing and spending time in the Mountains. He...
Rev. Tommy Daniel Collins
May 2, 2014
Jonesville Rev. Tommy Daniel Collins, 92, passed away Friday, May 2, 2014 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mr. Collins was born May 30, 1921 in Surry County to Lewis and Ethel Harrell Collins. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served in WWII with the 3rd Infantry Division and four major battles. Mr. Collins received the Purple Heart and...
Deirdre Miller Williams
May 2, 2014
East Bend Ms. Deirdre "Dee Dee" Miller Williams, 52, passed away at her home Friday morning, May 2, 2014. Dee Dee was born October 9, 1961 in Yadkin County to David and Charlotte Loflin Miller. She attended Courtney Elementary and Forbush High Schools where she enjoyed softball and basketball. She also enjoyed crafts, jewelry making, and her grandchildren later in...
Billy R. Riley
May 1, 2014
Mr. Billy R. Riley, 78, of Old US 421 Highway passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born March 4, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Roby and Ruby Byrd Riley. Mr. Riley was retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with 34 years of service, was a cattle farmer for...
Betty Finney Shore
Apr 30, 2014
Shore Jonesville - Betty Jean Finney Shore, 79, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 13, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Coy Finney and Beulah Collins Finney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Taylor; brother, Rev. James Finney. Surviving are her husband, Ray...
J. Lee Campbell
Apr 30, 2014
Obituary for J. Lee Campbell Jonesville - J. Lee Campbell, age 92, of Jonesville, NC passed away on April 30th, 2014 at Pruitt Heathcare in Elkin, NC. He was born to Roscoe and Pearl Groce Campbell of Yadkinville on July 7th, 1921. Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ruby Hurt Campbell of the home. Children include...
Mary Harris Shore
Apr 30, 2014
Shore Hamptonville - Mary Harris Shore, 96, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. She was born April 9, 1918 in Yadkin County to the late Daniel Benjamin Harris and Vallie Mathis Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Arphew Shore; son-in-law, Donald Swaim; sisters, Beulah Stanley, Thelma...
Ted Adams
Apr 30, 2014
Jonesville Mr. Ted Adams, Sr., 90, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. Mr. Adams was born July 29, 1923 in Yadkin County to Commodore and Pearl Vanhoy Adams. He was a veteran of the US Army Air Corps, having served in WWII. Mr. Adams was a member of East Elkin Full Gospel Church. In addition...
Frances Jean Evans Beal
Apr 29, 2014
Frances Jean Beal, formerly of Mocksville, went home to be with her Lord peacefully on April 29th at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. She was born on April 24, 1938 in Cincinnati, OH to James and Frances Young Evans. After spending her early years in Ohio, Frances moved with her family to Winston Salem, NC. She married her late...
Farene Ray Steelman
Apr 28, 2014
Boonville Mrs. Farene Ray Steelman, 82, of Boonville, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2014 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, N.C. Mrs. Steelman was born to the late Carl and Annie Holcomb Ray, June 11, 1931 in Yadkin County. She graduated from Boonville High School in 1949, and attended business school in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Steelman...
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