Obituaries

Brenda Fox Houston

Brenda Fox Houston

Jan 21, 2024

Mrs. Brenda Fox Houston of East Bend, 80, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born October 8, 1943 in Pocahontas, Virginia to the late Andy and Danie Alice Baldwin Fox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Robert Houston Sr.; a son, Harry Houston Jr.; her siblings, William James Fox, Lovey...

James "Allen" Turner

James "Allen" Turner

Jan 21, 2024

Mr. James “Allen” Turner, 78, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1945 to Melvin and Ola Turner. Allen was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church for over 50 years. He faithfully drove a church van for 45 years. Allen enjoyed the many church bus trips he and his wife, Judy went on....

James Grady Wiles

James Grady Wiles

Jan 19, 2024

Yadkinville – James Grady Wiles, 83, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024.  He was born November 1, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Bynum and Pearl Doss Wiles.   Grady retired from Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation after 43 years of service and then worked for Wiles Landscaping for 20 years following retirement.  In addition to his parents, he was also...

Wesley Clifford Winters, Jr.

Wesley Clifford Winters, Jr.

Jan 17, 2024

Mr. Wesley Clifford Winters, Jr., 73, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024. He was born on October 17, 1950 in Surry County to the late Wesley Clifford Winters, Sr., and Margaret Vestal Winters. Wesley enjoyed collecting antique items and baseball cards. He also loved riding down backroads, as well as going to the beach and to the mountains. He...

Paul Barry Davis

Paul Barry Davis

Jan 17, 2024

Mr. Paul Barry Davis, 65, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. He was born in Forsyth County on August 14, 1958 to Thomas Moody Davis, Sr. and Dollie Mae Davis. Paul graduated from Forbush High School. He was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church. Paul was an avid sports fan. He especially loved playing golf, and watching...

Charles H. Potts

Charles H. Potts

Jan 15, 2024

 

Charles H. Potts, 69, of Yadkinville, NC.  - It is with great sadness, the family announces that Charles went to be with the Lord, on Monday morning January 15, 2024.  He was surrounded by his family and friends at the time of his passing.

Charles was born on March 5, 1954 in Forsyth County, North Carolina to Charlie and Maggie Potts....

Velinda "Linda" Dade Walker Chambers

Velinda "Linda" Dade Walker Chambers

Jan 15, 2024

 

Ronda – Velinda “Linda” Dade Walker Chambers, 83, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024.  She was born February 25, 1940 in Wilkes County to the late Samuel Wade Walker and Ina Welborn Walker.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Regan Wells; sister, Ella Mae Gregory.  She is survived by her husband,...

Ricky Allen Clendenen

Ricky Allen Clendenen

Jan 15, 2024

 

Hamptonville – Ricky Allen Clendenen, 70, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024.  He was born October 14, 1953 in Kanawha County in West Virginia to the late Charles Burton Clendenen and Patricia Cooney Clendenen.  He is survived by his wife, Teresa Gail Rucker Clendenen; children, Allan (Shari) Rucker, Eric (Susan) Clendenen, Wendy Clendenen; grandchildren, Chloe Rucker, Cyrus Luffman, Ashton...

Peggy Christy Padgett

Peggy Christy Padgett

Jan 13, 2024

Peggy Elizabeth Knight Christy Padgett, 55, of Hamptonville, passed away on January 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 24, 1968, in Greensboro, NC to her parents Pete Knight and Geneva Martinez Bourgeois. Peggy was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and Nonnie. To friends, Peggy always made sure everybody felt part of the family,...

Linda Lane Hobson

Linda Lane Hobson

Jan 13, 2024

Hobson East Bend - Mrs. Linda Leigh Lane Hobson, 72, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born March 1, 1951 in Kingsport, TN to James “Jack” and Wilma Mullins Lane. She moved to Stanleyville, NC at an early age and started working with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for several years, and later with...

Allen Gray Wooten

Allen Gray Wooten

Jan 13, 2024

Wooten East Bend – Mr. Allen G. Wooten, 92, of Forbush Road passed away peacefully Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Edgar and Myrtle Hutchens Wooten. Mr. Wooten retired with over 22 years of service as custodian at Forbush High School. He was a faithful life...

Charles Avery Haynes

Charles Avery Haynes

Jan 12, 2024

Mr. Charles Avery Haynes passed away peacefully in his home on January 12, 2024. Charles was born, February 13, 1944 to Leonard Lee & Wiggins Ireland Haynes. He graduated from Davie County High School in 1962. He married Alma Caudle, and they made their home in Lone Hickory. Charles was a dedicated family man and a faithful member of Sandy...

Kinney and Kaylinn Cave

Kinney and Kaylinn Cave

Jan 11, 2024

 

John Kincaid “Kinney” Cave, 46, and his daughter, Miss Kaylinn Ann Cave, 12,

both passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024.

 

Kinney was born December 30, 1977 in Yadkin County to the late James Edgar

and Kay Cave Hodge. He attended Forbush High School and worked for several

years at Unifi, Inc. of Yadkinville. He loved the outdoors and...

Lucy Ann Anderson

Lucy Ann Anderson

Jan 11, 2024

Ms. Lucy Ann Harris Anderson, 81, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born November 13, 1942 in Iredell County to the late Samuel Gurney Harris Sr., and Mary Elizabeth Nance Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Samuel Gurney Harris Jr.; a sister, Margaret Pauline Harris. Ann enjoyed reading and she...

Jose "Isaac" Alonso

Jose "Isaac" Alonso

Jan 11, 2024

Mr. Jose Isaac Alonso, 42, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born June 3, 1981 in Mexico to Domingo and Matlide Campos Alonso. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Flor Maria Alonso; children, Eliel Isaac Alonso, Caleb Isaac Alonso; siblings Cleofas Alonso Campos, Eloisa Alonso Campos, Hildeberto Alonso Campos, Alejandro Alonso Campos,...

Doris Jean Swaim

Doris Jean Swaim

Jan 11, 2024

Doris Jean Swaim Spicer, 90, of Hamptonville passed away at her home, Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born September 24, 1933 in Yadkin County, the daughter of Milton Homer and Grace Ashley Swaim. She was a loving wife, sister and aunt. Doris enjoyed sharing her memories of her family and childhood. She made many lifelong friends from school and...

Barbara Ann Gentry

Barbara Ann Gentry

Jan 9, 2024

Gentry JONESVILLE – Mrs. Barbara Ann Gentry, 80, of Briarwood Lane passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. She was born November 22, 1943 in Wilkes County to the late William H. and Virgina Redmon Gentry. During her younger years she attended Mountain Valley Missionary Baptist Church of Ronda. Mrs. Gentry worked several years in Washington,...

Calvin Coolidge Turner

Calvin Coolidge Turner

Jan 6, 2024

Mr. Calvin Coolidge Turner, 75, passed away on January 6, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1948 in Iredell County to Marvin and Martie Turner. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Marlene Turner; brothers, Edwin Turner and Joe Turner. Calvin is survived by his sons, Michael (Susie) Turner and Chris Turner;...

Arthur Winfield Stewart

Arthur Winfield Stewart

Jan 6, 2024

Pfafftown – Arthur Winfield Stewart, 83, passed away peacefully in palliative care at Forsyth Medical Center Saturday, January 6, 2024.  He was born December 22, 1940 in Forsyth County to the late William Clifton Stewart and Rosanna Victoria Stewart.  He was a faithful member of Enon Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with his Sunday School class.  Arthur was a...

Barbara Davis Starling

Barbara Davis Starling

Jan 3, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Davis Starling, 81, passed away at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. She was born in McDuffie County, Georgia on February 23, 1942 to John C. Davis and Vera L. Davis. Barbara retired from Hanes/Sara Lee Hosiery after 41 years of working. Later she volunteered at Forsyth Medical Center for many years. Barbara...