Obituaries
Robert Flake Swaim
Jun 12, 2013
Robert Flake Swaim, 92, died June 12, 2013, at his home after being in declining health for several months. He was born January 11, 1921, to Milton Homer and Lula Jane Chappell Swaim. Flake served on the USS Clifford B. Ashby during WWII. He was a farmer and loved growing and sharing watermelons and vegetables he grew in his garden....
Rachel Ruth Matthews
Jun 12, 2013
Matthews Yadkinville - Rachel Ruth Matthews, 65, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 30, 1947 in Yadkin County to the late Charles Douglas Matthews and Hazel Wooten Matthews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Tommy Rochester, Billy Joe Matthews. Surviving are her son, Rodney Wayne...
David Clayton Garner
Jun 11, 2013
Garner Yadkinville - David Clayton Garner, 64, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. He was born January 20, 1949 in Yadkin County to the late Robert Lee "Bob" Garner and Audrey Vanhoy Garner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Eddy Windham. Surviving are his wife, Alease Shelton Garner; daughter, Sherri Garner; grandchildren, Amy...
Lonnie Ray Anderson
Jun 11, 2013
Mocksville Mr. Lonnie Ray Anderson, 78, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Anderson was born September 29, 1934 in Iredell County to Virgil and Pearl Billings Anderson. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He retired from the US Postal Service and later worked at the Davie County Sherriff's Office....
Mary Sutphin Hutchens
Jun 11, 2013
Yadkinville Ms. Mary Ellen Sutphin Hutchens, 72, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Hutchens was born February 11, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Willie and Violet Dalton Sutphin. She was a member of Courtney Baptist Church. Ms. Hutchens was an avid UNC Tarheel fan and was very active at Yadkin Nursing Center. Ms....
Tony Gray Watson
Jun 8, 2013
Watson Jonesville- Tony Gray "Pa" Watson, 66, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend slipped quietly and peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly father on June 8, 2013. He was born August 11, 1946 to the late Avery Watson and Hazel Gregory. He was a member of Marler Road Baptist Church and attended as long as his health allowed...
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...
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