Obituaries
Nancy Flynn Spann
Jun 8, 2013
Spann Jonesville - Nancy Lee Flynn Spann, 67, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born March 6, 1946 in Yadkin County. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Flynn McCann and husband Claude. Surviving are her husband, Johnny Frank Spann; children, Frankie Lee Spann, Theresa Spann Hutchens, Stevie Ray Spann and wife...
Ruth Long Downey
Jun 3, 2013
Downey Yadkinville - Ruth Long Downey, 86, passed away Monday, June 3. 2013 at the Palliative Care Unit at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born August 24, 1926 in Surry County to the late John Andrew Long and Dellia Hodges Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Downey,...
Benjamin "Benny" Arthur Coram
Jun 2, 2013
Hamptonville Mr. Benjamin "Benny" Arthur Coram, 68, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. Mr. Coram was born June 28, 1944 in Yadkin County to John and Fanny Shore Coram. He was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church where he taught the adult Sunday school class for 30 years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Coram was preceded in death...
H D "Hub" Wells
Jun 2, 2013
H D "Hub" Wells, 83, passed away Sunday June 2, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Wells was born October 26, 1929 In Yadkin County to the late Alfonso & Josephine Baity Wells. Mr. Wells was the owner and operator of Wells Grocery. Surviving are his wife Linda Lewis Wells; a son Phillip Wells; step children Stephen (Donna) Rhodes, Mitchell Rhodes,...
Sylvia White Lasky
Jun 2, 2013
Lasky Elkin - Sylvia E. White Lasky, 87, formerly of Claremont, NH, and Portsmouth, VA, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at her home at Parkwood Place in Elkin, NC. She was born in Claremont, NH, on November 19, 1925, the first daughter of Herbert E. and Evelyn Beattie White. In addition to her parents, her husband, Peter...
Lester Ray Livengood
Jun 1, 2013
Hamptonville Mr. Lester Ray Livengood, 66, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Livengood was born October 14, 1946 in Surry County to Jesse and Laura Wilkins Livengood. He was a veteran of the US Army and served during the Vietnam War. In addition to his parents, Mr. Livengood was preceded in death by two brothers,...
Larry Nelson Jackson
Jun 1, 2013
Hamptonville Mr. Larry Nelson Jackson, 57, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013. Mr. Jackson was born July 29, 1955 in Forsyth County to Nelson and Corrine Wyatt Jackson. He was a member of Way of Life Full Gospel Church. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his mother. In addition to his father, he is survived by his loving wife...
Martha Ann Crowther Curlings
Jun 1, 2013
Martha Ann Crowther Curlings, 67, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born February 13, 1946 to the late Charles Preston and Doris Ellis Crowther. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Jimmy Wayne Curlings. Surviving are three daughters Roxanna Steelman, Beth Curlings, Dana (Tony) Lyons; a son Bill...
Gertie Cook Weatherman
May 31, 2013
Jonesville Mrs. Gertie Mae Cook Weatherman, 97, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Weatherman was born April 28, 1916 in Yadkin County to Marvin and Clara Adams Cook. She was an avid gardener and loved to bake her delicious cakes. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Weatherman was preceded in death by her husband, Henry...
Joyce Brame Driver
May 30, 2013
Driver Yadkinville- Mrs. Joyce Ione Brame Driver, 77, of Lakewood Trail passed away peacefully Thursday, May 30, 2013 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Driver was born July 17, 1935 in Lake Charles, LA to the late Oddis Lee and Emma Laurie Shoptaw Brame. She was a faithful member of Yadkin Chapter of Eastern Star...
Margaret Etta Ferguson Everidge
May 29, 2013
Mrs. Margaret Etta Ferguson Everidge, 94, of Jonesville, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013. She was born on February 2, 1919, on Highland Orchard in Yadkin County, to Bynum Ferguson and Carrie Cooper Ferguson. Margaret was a member at First Baptist Church Jonesville as long as her health permitted. She worked at the Jonesville School Cafeteria for many years, and at...
Sgt. Jason Grant Jester
May 29, 2013
Jester East Bend - Sgt. Jason Grant Jester, 37, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013. He was born December 27, 1975 in Forsyth County to Michael Regan Jester and Patricia Spencer Jester. Jason was an active member of the N.C. National Guard. He served three tours; the first was in 2003 with the Marines in Iraq. The second was with...
Ruby Matthews Ladd
May 28, 2013
Ladd Yadkinville - Ruby Matthews Ladd, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013. She was born February 9, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Kerney H. Matthews and Permelia Carter Matthews. Ruby was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved to cook for her family and friends. Ruby also enjoyed the outdoors and working in her flowers....
Mildred Church Hennings
May 28, 2013
Yadkinville Mrs. Mildred Church Hennings, 81, went to be with her Heavenly Father Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. Mrs. Hennings was born June 2, 1931 in Wilkes County to William and Lula Joines Church. She was a devoted member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She served many years as a Sunday school teacher and volunteered at...
Raleigh Henry Miller
May 28, 2013
BOONVILLE Mr. Raleigh Henry Miller, 46, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born April 15, 1967 in Forsyth County to Raymond G. Miller and Carol B. Miller. Raleigh was full of life and a joy to be around. He was loved by everyone who knew him....
Troy Benjamin Seagraves
May 28, 2013
Jonesville Mr. Troy Benjamin Seagraves, 76, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Seagraves was born February 15, 1937 in Yadkin County to Lex and Hattie Studderford Seagraves. In addition to his parents, Mr. Seagraves was preceded in death by two children, Joseph and Tori Seagraves; one sister, Patsy Hardy; and one brother, Clyde Seagraves. He...
Brenda Benton Snow
May 28, 2013
Brenda Benton Snow, 65, passed away Tuesday may 28, 2013 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born November 5, 1947 in Surry County to the late Thad Monroe & Ruby Nell Hinshaw Benton. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church. She loved working in the gardens with her husband; she also loved her flowers, hummingbirds, and also yellow finches....
Kenneth Dale Eldridge
May 27, 2013
Jonesville Mr. Kenneth Dale Eldridge, 40, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013 at his home. Mr. Eldridge was born December 12, 1972 in Yadkin County to Junior and Nellie Key Eldridge. In addition to his father, Mr. Eldridge was preceded in death by his uncle, Johnny Eldridge. He is survived by his mother, Nellie Eldridge; three children, Curtis Fisher, Chelsea...
James Johnson Williams
May 26, 2013
Williams Yadkinville - James "Jim" Johnson Williams, 76, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013. He was born December 10, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late James Hebert Williams and Pattie Johnson Williams. Jim was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend to many. He was a community pillar who did selfless service in our community and surrounding areas. Jim...
Kathy S. Wooten
May 26, 2013
Katherine S. Wooten East Bend NC Katherine "Kathy" Wooten, age 61, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2013 at her home and was surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born and grew up in Elkin NC. She moved to East Bend NC after her marriage to Gary Wooten (deceased since 2012). Gary and Kathy loved living in their close...