Obituaries

Rev. James Jefferson Poindexter

Rev. James Jefferson Poindexter

May 8, 2013

East Bend Rev. James Jefferson Poindexter, 85, passed away Wednesday May 8, 2013 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. Mr. Poindexter was born December 11, 1927 in Surry County to Jerry and Maggie Key Poindexter. He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a member of Yadkinville Church of God. Mr. Poindexter served as a pastor for...

Randall Lee Hutchens

Randall Lee Hutchens

May 7, 2013

Hamptonville Infant, Randall Lee Hutchens passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Brenner's Children's Hospital. He was born May 2, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center to William Eugene Hutchens and Erica Lynn Arellano. In addition to his parents, he is survived by four brothers, Dicky Hutchens, BJ Hutchens, Jason Hutchens, and Bryson Price; and grandparents, Cindy and Keith White. A...

Maude Current Wallace

Maude Current Wallace

May 5, 2013

Harmony Mrs. Maude Lucille Current Wallace, 89, passed away Sunday, May 05, 2013 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Wallace was born May 7, 1923 in Iredell County to Lesley and Molley Wooten Current. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wallace was preceded in death by two daughters, Brenda Huffman and Tonda Eades; two sisters, Ethel Harris and Adia Tomlin; and...

Ray Allen Ireland

Ray Allen Ireland

May 5, 2013

Ray Allen Ireland Hamptonville November 21, 1920 - May 5, 2013 Ray Allen Ireland of Hamptonville died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at his home. Ray was born on November 21, 1920 to C.W. and Pearl Allen Ireland. He married the love of his life, Laura Mae Haynes on February 7, 1942. Ray served in the U.S. Army during World War...

Jerry "Butch" Gregory

Jerry "Butch" Gregory

May 3, 2013

Yadkinville Mr. Jerry "Butch" Wayne Gregory, 61, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. Mr. Gregory was born April 4, 1952 in Wilkes County to Preston Lee and Hazel Jennings Gregory Childress. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gregory was preceded in death by a sister, Annie Kipp. He...

Mary Annie Hutchens Hauser

Mary Annie Hutchens Hauser

May 2, 2013

Yadkinville Mary Annie Hutchens Hauser went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Janie Hutchens. Mrs. Hauser was preceded in death by her husband, William Jamie "Jimmy" Hauser. Mary Annie lived to be 102 years old and spent her lifetime serving others and serving the Lord. She...

Hazeleen Whitman LeQuire

Hazeleen Whitman LeQuire

May 2, 2013

Mt. Airy Mrs. Hazeleen Augusta Whitman LeQuire, 84, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013. Mrs. LeQuire was born June 22, 1928 in Gaston County to Paul and Hattie Starkey Whitman. She served as a minister's wife for 62 years, and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. In addition to her parents, Mrs. LeQuire was preceded in death by...

Larry Warren Norman

Larry Warren Norman

May 2, 2013

Larry Warren Norman, 68, passed away Thursday May 2, 2013 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Norman was born May 6, 1944 in Surry County to the late Rev. Warren G. David & Stella Rachels Norman. He was retired from the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer with 20 years' service and also retired with 25 years at...

Leslie Allen Chamberlain

Leslie Allen Chamberlain

Apr 28, 2013

Chamberlain Yadkinville - Leslie Allen Chamberlain, Sr., 74, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013. He was born December 30, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Allen Turner Chamberlain and Alpha Steelman Chamberlain. Leslie was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Shirley "Ann" Chamberlain; children, Andra Chamberlain, Gina Chamberlain, L. Allen (Tamara) Chamberlain,...

Dennis Wayne Redmond

Dennis Wayne Redmond

Apr 27, 2013

Mr. Dennis Wayne Redmond, 49, of Deep Creek Church Road passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. He was lovingly known as "Country" by all of his friends and family. Mr. Redmond was born June 29, 1963 in Yadkin County to Bruce and Mary Avon Chambers Redmond. He worked for over 20 years at Indera Mills, and was currently working with...

Robert A. Brown

Robert A. Brown

Apr 26, 2013

Robert A. Brown, 94, passed away Friday April 26, 2013 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Brown was born February 20 1919 in Virginia to the late Edward & Amanda Cox Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters Alice Brown, Ruth Brown, and Marie Brown Howard. Surviving are his wife of 65 years Margaret Dinkins Brown;children...

Myrtle Smoot Wagoner

Myrtle Smoot Wagoner

Apr 26, 2013

Wagoner Boonville - Myrtle Lou Smoot Wagoner, 83, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. She was born July 21, 1929 in Surry County to the late Albert Verlon Smoot and Nonar Gambill Smoot. She was a member of West Yadkin Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Reece Monroe Wagoner; sons, Rohn (Cobey) Wagoner and Todd (Kelly) Wagoner; grandchildren, Philip Wagoner,...

Thornton Harold Deskins, Sr.

Thornton Harold Deskins, Sr.

Apr 26, 2013

Deskins Advance - Thornton Harold Deskins, Sr., 88, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. He was born April 11, 1925 in McDowell County, WV to the late John and Susie Adair Deskins. Surviving are his wife, Patsy Marie Estep Deskins; children, Linda (Chuck) Hewins, Ann (Dennis) Williams, Susie (Joseph) Kwolkoski, Judy (David) Clark, Harold (Peggy) Deskins, Jr., Karen (Mark) Shrader,...

Helen Willis Messick Watson

Helen Willis Messick Watson

Apr 26, 2013

Helen Willis Messick Watson, 86, passed away Friday April 26, 2013 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Watson was born November 22, 1926 in Yadkin County to the late Glattus & Nellie Reinhardt Messick. She married Frank Watson on October 31, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 46 years Frank Watson, two sisters, two brothers,...

Thomas Brent Whitaker

Thomas Brent Whitaker

Apr 25, 2013

- Mr. Thomas "Brent" Whitaker, 42, of Windsor Avenue passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. He was born May 7, 1970 in Forsyth County. Mr. Whitaker worked at Lydall Inc. in the Shipping and Receiving Department. He was a member of Center United Methodist Church, and loved spending time outdoors, either, camping, hunting, or riding...

William Hugh Bryant

William Hugh Bryant

Apr 25, 2013

Mr. William Hugh Bryant, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25th at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born February 1, 1925 in Hickory, NC to the late Charlie and Lela Miller Bryant. Mr. Bryant was a veteran of World War II with the US Army. He was a member of Mitchell's Chapel United Methodist Church. Mr. Bryant...

Floyd Lester Milholand

Floyd Lester Milholand

Apr 24, 2013

Milholand Hamptonville - Floyd Lester Milholand, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his devoted wife of 56 years, Betty and his seven children on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. He was born April 29, 1936 in Davie County to the late Woodrow and Lucy Milholen. Floyd was retired from International Paper Company in Statesville. He was a member...

Randy Dale Groce

Randy Dale Groce

Apr 23, 2013

GROCE Jonesville - Mr. Randy Dale Groce, 56, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Duke University Medical Center. Mr. Groce was born January 5, 1957 in Surry County to John and Columbia Gilliam Groce. He was a member of Jonesville First Baptist Church. He worked as a machinist and a farmer, and was a devoted husband and loving father....

Gracie Vetral Swaim Renegar

Gracie Vetral Swaim Renegar

Apr 23, 2013

Gracie Vetral Swaim Renegar, 75, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2013 at her residence. Mrs. Renegar was born May 18, 1937 to the late Addie Pearl Swaim. She is a member of Marler Road Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 55 years James Robert Renegar; her children Darlene (Dean) Allgood, Darrell Renegar, Elaine (Avery) Salmons; grandchildren Crystal Allgood (Billy...

Rickie Vene Smitherman

Rickie Vene Smitherman

Apr 20, 2013

Smitherman Yadkinville- " For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life".- John 3:16 . Mr. Rickie Vene Smitherman, 66, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013. He was born July 14, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Donald E. and Olive Davis Smitherman....