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Jimmy Ray White

Jimmy Ray White

Nov 23, 2012

White Yadkinville - Jimmy Ray White, 73, passed away Friday, November 23, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was born July 17, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Albert O. and Josephine Groce White. Jimmy retired from R.J. Reynolds with 37 years of service and Sears Catalog after 20 years. He was a member of Pilot View Friends Meetings....

Jerry Wayne Ireland

Jerry Wayne Ireland

Nov 23, 2012

Jerry Wayne Ireland, 69, passed away Saturday November 23, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He was born October 23, 1943 to the late Jay and Tossie Booe Ireland. Mr. Ireland was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother. Surviving are his wife Martha Stroud Ireland; a daughter Regina Ireland; three step children Harvey (Delaine) Cranfill,...

Ruby Cranfill Myers

Ruby Cranfill Myers

Nov 22, 2012

Myers Yadkinville- Mrs. Ruby Elizabeth Cranfill Myers, 87, of Eaton Place passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 at her home. She was born February 14, 1925 in Yadkin County to the late Lloyd and Della Driver Cranfill. Ruby worked for several years at Blackwelders and was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Yadkinville as long as her...

Rev. Owen Arvel Harrison

Rev. Owen Arvel Harrison

Nov 18, 2012

Harrison Yadkinville - Rev. Owen A. "Joe" Harrison, age 87, died Sunday, November 18, 2012, at Central Continuing Care nursing facility in Mt. Airy, NC. He was born July 7, 1925 in Lenoir, NC to the late Blaine Harrison and Ida Mae Chester. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Bonnie Dover Harrison,...

Tina Davis Brown

Tina Davis Brown

Nov 17, 2012

East Bend Mrs. Tina Faye Davis Brown, 91, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Brown was born May 23, 1921 in Yadkin County to Jesse and Wilda Lineberry Davis. She was a member of Forbush Friends Meeting, where she was the oldest living member, and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Mrs. Brown was a...

Robie Jackson Smyre

Robie Jackson Smyre

Nov 17, 2012

Mr. Robie Jackson Smyre Jr. "Bro",55, passed away peacefully and entered into eternal rest Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Elkin Healthcare. Robie was born December 26, 1956 to the late Robie and Betty Chambers Smyre. He was a 1976 graduate of Forbush High School and a former employee of Craver Furniture. Robie loved reading the newspaper, big hamburgers, fish plates...

L. Q. Thomasson

L. Q. Thomasson

Nov 16, 2012

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather L.Q. Thomasson, 85, passed away Friday November 16, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Thomasson was born June 22, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late James Armstrong & Mary Belle Cash Thomasson. Mr. Thomasson was a retired Horticulture teacher who continued to teach throughout his life. Gardening was his lifelong passion. Mr. Thomasson...

Faye Irene Turner Snow

Faye Irene Turner Snow

Nov 14, 2012

Faye Irene Turner Snow, 67, passed away Wednesday November 14, 2012 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born May 29, 1945 in Yadkin County to Clarence and Ila Marie Hawks Turner. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, husband Posie "P.D." Snow, and three brothers. Surviving are her mother Ila...

Thomas Richard Harris

Thomas Richard Harris

Nov 10, 2012

- Thomas Richard Harris, 67, passed away Saturday November 10, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Harris was born February 26, 1945 in Surry County to the late John Truman & Stella Jane Davis Harris. Mr. Harris enjoyed listening to Blue Grass music and playing the guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Inez Garris and...

Ethel Mae Hutchens Myers

Ethel Mae Hutchens Myers

Nov 10, 2012

Ethel Mae Hutchens Myers, 78, passed away Saturday November 10, 2012 at her residence. She was born March 31, 1934 in Surry County to the late Roby Evan & Ida Mae Chandler Hutchens. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband David Leon Myers, Sr.; one sister; three brothers and one great-grandchild. Surviving are her son David (Donna)...

Charles Edwin Stewart, Jr.

Charles Edwin Stewart, Jr.

Nov 9, 2012

Stewart Yadkinville - Charles Edwin Stewart, Jr., 65, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1947 in Orange County, NY to the late Charles, Sr. and Elizabeth Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Amy Ann Stewart. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Hutchens...

Ella Pearl Caudle

Ella Pearl Caudle

Nov 7, 2012

Boonville- Mrs. Ella Pearl Caudle, 84, of US Highway 601 South passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Willowbrook Health Care. She was born April 28, 1928 in Yadkin county to the late William Gurley "Will" and Ellen Elizabeth "Ellie" Angell. Mrs. Caudle worked for several years at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, was of the Baptist Faith, and attended Charity Baptist...

Rachel Long Hemric

Rachel Long Hemric

Nov 4, 2012

Hemric Glasgow, KY- Rachel Long Hemric, 89, of Glasgow KY, passed away Sunday November 4, 2012 at the home of her granddaughter, Suzanne McDaniel. She was a 1941 graduate of West Yadkin High School, a Sunday School Teacher at Oak Grove Baptist Church for 35 years. She was the owner of the Hemric Century Farm, Home of Greenbrier Place Bed...

Ethel Mae Hobson

Ethel Mae Hobson

Nov 2, 2012

Hobson Yadkinville- Mrs. Ethel Mae Hobson, 83, of Snider Road passed away Friday, November 2, 2012 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. She was born February 13, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late Thad and Lucy Sizemore Hobson. Mrs. Hobson was a beloved wife, mother, and homemaker for her family. She worked several years at Fall Creek Elementary School and...

Atteree Marion Frazier

Atteree Marion Frazier

Oct 30, 2012

Yadkinville Mrs. Atteree Marion Frazier, 91, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at her home. Mrs. Frazier was born July 15, 1921 in Surry County to Julius and Myra Shore Marion. She was a member of Yadkinville Penecostal Holiness Church and retired from General Motors Corporation. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Frazier was preceded in death by her husband,...

Johnny Cleo Butcher

Johnny Cleo Butcher

Oct 28, 2012

Butcher Yadkinville - Johnny Cleo Butcher, 67, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012 at his home. He was born June 12, 1945 in Yadkin County to the late Hubert Cleo Butcher and Mallie Martin Butcher. He was a Marine Sergeant having served in the Vietnam War. Surviving are his son, Scott Butcher; sisters, Peggy Jo (Jerry) Wagoner, Marlene (Eddie) Bledsoe;...

Donald William Doss

Donald William Doss

Oct 28, 2012

Wilmington Mr. Donald William Doss, 52, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012. Mr. Doss was born December 28, 1959 in Flint, Michigan to Lloyd and Mary Lawrence Doss. He was a graduate of Starmount High School and was employed by Lansing Building Products for 28 years. Mr. Doss was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his...

Roy Kenneth Brown

Roy Kenneth Brown

Oct 25, 2012

Brown Yadkinville - Roy Kenneth Brown, 69, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012. He was born August 26, 1943 in Surry County to the late Rosa Hutchins and Fred Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Cecil and Clarence Brown. Surviving are his wife, Sheila Brown; sons, Wayne (Michelle) Brown, Bobby Brown; granddaughter,...

Gloria Todd Long

Gloria Todd Long

Oct 25, 2012

Yadkinville - Gloria Adelaide Todd Long, 71, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend passed away at her home on Thursday, October 25, 2012. She was born July 24, 1941 in Forsyth County to William D. "Bill" Todd, Sr., and Louisa Shermer Todd. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Benny Long, two children, Mark Long and...

Paige Pippin Corley

Paige Pippin Corley

Oct 21, 2012

Corley Yadkinville- Mr. Paige Pippin Corley, 47, of Kingsport TN passed away Sunday October 21, 2012. He was born June 12, 1965 in Sullivan County, TN to Fredie and Virginia Pippin Corley. Mr. Corley received his Associate Degree in Drafting and Design, loved NASCAR racing, and was a loving uncle who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends in...

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