Obituaries

Edward H. Klevinski, Jr.

Edward H. Klevinski, Jr.

Dec 28, 2023

Mr. Edward H. Klevinski, Jr, 73, of Clemmons passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice. Ed was born in Dundalk, Maryland on February 15, 1950, to Anne Hagaman Klevinski and Edward H. Klevinski, Sr. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of forty-five years Sami Klevinski, his parents, and sister Marion.

Ed lived in...

Hazel Joyner Matthews

Hazel Joyner Matthews

Dec 28, 2023

Matthews

EAST BEND-  Mrs. Hazel Joyner Matthews, 103, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at her home.  She was born June 21, 1920 in Yadkin County to the late Charley G. and Cornelia Potts Joyner.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Bernard “Bernie” Matthews, her parents, and brothers, Tom, Weldon, Wiley “Hank”, and Stanley...

Billy Dale Harris

Billy Dale Harris

Dec 27, 2023

Mr. Billy Dale Harris, 87, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was born January 26, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late James Calvin Harris and Pansy Sizemore Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Fletcher Harris; and his sisters, Avonell Livengood, Maverine Hobson. He is survived by his sons, Brent...

Bernice Hutchens Rhodes

Bernice Hutchens Rhodes

Dec 27, 2023

Rhodes

BOONVILLE-  Mrs. Bernice Hutchens Rhodes, 80, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Ridge Valley Health and Rehab in North Wilkesboro.  She was born August 13, 1943 in Wilkes County to the late William Harley and Nellie Bishop Hutchens.  Mrs. Rhodes was the last surviving member of the Faith Trio Gospel Group, where she enjoyed performing at several...

Betty Coe Hardy

Betty Coe Hardy

Dec 27, 2023

Mrs. Betty Coe Hardy, 82 of Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Betty was born in Surry County, July 25, 1941 to the late Connie Hall Coe and Frances Wood Coe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Leo King, her second husband, Roger Pinnix, her granddaughter Hailey Adams, her bonus-daughter, Mindy...

Gail Chadwick Faircloth

Gail Chadwick Faircloth

Dec 26, 2023

East Bend – Gail Chadwick Faircloth, 83, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023.  She was born October 1, 1940 in Forsyth County to the late William and Carrie Chadwick Langley.  Gail was a longtime member of Union United Methodist Church.  She retired from R.J. Reynolds after 33 years of service.  Gail enjoyed cooking, spending time outdoors, working in her vegetable...

Charles "Chuck" Orman Conrad

Charles "Chuck" Orman Conrad

Dec 26, 2023

East Bend – Charles “Chuck” Orman Conrad, Jr., 76, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023.  He was born June 24, 1947 to the late Charles and Ida Slater Conrad.  Chuck loved his family beyond any words that could be printed.  He worked at RJR Packaging for 36 plus years.  He loved watching the Atlanta Braves Baseball, Duke Basketball, and Kansas...

Ivan Benarr Poplin

Ivan Benarr Poplin

Dec 26, 2023

Mr. Ivan Benarr Poplin, 82, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He was born February 2, 1941 in Wilkes County to the late “Jack” and Susie Tharpe Poplin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Ann Eller Poplin and a brother, Brent Poplin. Mr. Poplin is survived by his children Rodney (Tina) Poplin,...

Satch White

Satch White

Dec 25, 2023

Mr. Chester “Satch” White, age 86, passed away at home on Christmas day 2023. He was born May 26, 1937 in Surry County to the late McKinley and Mazie Williams White. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife Shelby; 2nd wife, Helen; and one step great-grandchild. Satch was the proud owner of White’s...

Ronald Gray Shore

Ronald Gray Shore

Dec 25, 2023

Mr. Ronald “Gray” Shore, 84, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023. He was born in Yadkin County on October 15, 1939 to Fred and Martha Shore. Gray was a faithful member of Gospel Way Baptist Church. He was a self-employed plumber for many years and enjoyed his job. Gray will be missed by all who had the privilege to...

J. Lee Winters

J. Lee Winters

Dec 25, 2023

Mr. J. Lee Winters, 74, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023. He was born June 22, 1949 in Yadkin County to the late Ernest Hardin Winters and Opal Mae Haynes Winters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 1st wife Kathy Holcomb Winters; his son Terry Winters; brother Charles Winters; grandchildren, Mitzi Eldridge, and Colton...

Icie Marie Whitaker Dinkins

Icie Marie Whitaker Dinkins

Dec 24, 2023

Mrs. Icie Marie Whitaker Dinkins, 94, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 24, 2023. She was born on January 3, 1929 in Yadkin County to Charlie Frank Whitaker and Zetta Mae White Whitaker. Icie was a great cook and was especially known for her world-famous strawberry pound cake, chocolate pie, peach delight, and her Christmas fruit bowl....

Margaret Elizabeth Brown Driver

Margaret Elizabeth Brown Driver

Dec 23, 2023

Boonville

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Brown Driver, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Margaret was born June 17, 1941, in Yadkin County to Cressie and Vena Matthews Brown. She was a member of Boonville Baptist Church and retired from Hanes Hosiery. Margaret was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend...

Clarence Junior Key

Clarence Junior Key

Dec 23, 2023

YADKINVILLE- Mr. Clarence Junior Key, 80, passed away peacefully December 23, 2023 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. He was born October 1, 1943 in Surry County to the late Demes and Lizza Donathan Key. He spent most of his life working for neighbors and friends in the community, and recently had been enjoying attending church at Willowbrook...

Larry George Shore

Larry George Shore

Dec 22, 2023

Hamptonville – Larry George Shore, 80, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023.  He was born July 28, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late George and Mary Renegar Shore.  Larry owned and operated the Carpet Hut for 39 years, and worked full-time at RJ Reynolds for 32 years.  In 1994, he received a certificate from the Greensboro Police Department, Certificate...

Jimmy Lee Brown

Jimmy Lee Brown

Dec 21, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Lee Brown, 72, passed away on December 21, 2023. He was born on September 16, 1951 in Surry County to the late Shannon and Dorothy Beamer Brown. Jimmy enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a backyard chicken farmer and an avid NASCAR fan. Jimmy retired from the United States Air Force as Technical Sergeant with 20 years of...

William Lee Trivette

William Lee Trivette

Dec 19, 2023

Yadkinville - William Lee Trivette, Jr., age 78, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He was born May 7, 1945, in Iredell County to the late William Lee Trivette, Sr., and Minnie Weatherman Trivette. 

William was a deacon and an active and faithful member of Forbush Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the US Army...

Stonie Dale Holcomb

Stonie Dale Holcomb

Dec 19, 2023

Stonie Dale Holcomb, 73, passed away Tuesday December 19, 2023. He was born November 8, 1950 in Surry County to the late Weaver Holcomb and Ruby Wiles Henderson. Mr. Holcomb was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. He worked for 36 years for R J Reynolds. Stonie worked with the baseball program for Yadkin County, an avid Golfer, was...

Barbara Anne Hurt Hitchcock

Barbara Anne Hurt Hitchcock

Dec 18, 2023

SERVICE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED

Barbara Anne Hurt Hitchcock, 82, passed away Monday December 18, 2023. She was born September 21, 1941 to the late Ernest Lee Hurt and Mary Elizabeth Tilghman Hurt. She enjoyed Beach trips with family, singing, and gardening. She was active in church as long as her health allowed. Christmas was her favorite holiday.  She was...

Jay Wilson Groce

Jay Wilson Groce

Dec 18, 2023

Jonesville – Jay Wilson Groce, 86, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023.  He was born September 16, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Jay Groce and Fannie Vestal Groce.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Peggy Wilmoth, Avis Steelman; brother, Bob Groce.  Surviving are his wife, Irene Carter Groce; children, Michael...