Obituaries
Libby Hayes Wiles
Mar 24, 2023
Libby Hayes Wiles, 53, of Lewisville, NC, sadly lost her life on March 24, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Mitch Wiles; parents Frank and Jerrie Hayes; sister Laurie Hayes; niece Riley Tucker and so many special cousins and friends. She was born in Killeen, Texas while her father was serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Hood. ...
Martha Mason Brown
Mar 23, 2023
Mrs. Martha Ellen Mason Brown passed away on March 23rd, 2023 at the age of 93. She was born January 19th, 1930 to Paul and Claudia (Née Wall) Mason in Winston Salem, NC. She spent her formative years in Mocksville, NC and graduated from Mocksville High School. Martha married Conrad Brown at the age of eighteen. This marriage developed into...
Bruce Ray Hobson
Mar 23, 2023
Bruce Ray Hobson, 77, died Thursday, March 23, 2023. He was born in Yadkin County on January 17, 1946 to Jasper David and Nancy Margaret Frye Hobson. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Willie Gray Hobson, and Ralph Hobson. He was a resident of the Murdoch Center for 53 years. Bruce faced the challenges of his...
Rebecca Loflin Tomlin
Mar 23, 2023
Yadkinville Rebecca Vallie Loflin Tomlin,71, passed away on Thursday March 23 into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, family and friends. Rebecca, “Becky”, grew up in the Courtney Township of Yadkin County. She was the oldest daughter of J.H. Loflin Jr. and Minnie Merline Myers Loflin. Her parents raised her in a loving home with her...
Joel "Sonny" Maynard Long
Mar 23, 2023
Jonesville Mr. Joel “Sonny” Maynard Long, 78, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home. “Sonny” was born April 11, 1944 in Surry County to Hugh and Clesia Thompson Long. He was a veteran of the US Army. In addition to his parents, Sonny was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Williams Long; two sisters, Hattie Gayle Shores...
Wynnette Benge Sizemore
Mar 23, 2023
On March 23, 2023, Heaven received the most precious angel on Earth, "Winnie" Wynette Benge Vanhoy Sizemore, 78, of West Main Street passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Iredell County to the late Earl Ransom and Bertha Moore Benge. Mrs. Sizemore worked at Hanes Hosiery and Food Lion in Yadkinville for several years. She was...
James Gray Zachary
Mar 22, 2023
Boonville
James Gray Zachary, 88, of Boonville, died Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He was born in Yadkin County on January 9, 1935 to Gurney and Mabel Phillips Zachary. Mr. Zachary was a member of Charity Baptist Church and was a retired poultry farmer. He enjoyed doing anything outdoors such as yardwork and landscaping. He enjoyed old car shows and Nascar...
Nora Mounce Williard
Mar 21, 2023
EAST BEND- Nora Mounce Williard, 103, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Trinity Elms Health and Rehab, Clemmons, NC. She was born on June 9, 1919, to Mr. and Mrs. Abram Brady Mounce and was married to Fred R. Williard for sixty-six years. Mrs. Williard was a life-long member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church.
Mrs. Williard is survived by a...
Paul "Bristol" Renegar
Mar 19, 2023
Mr. Paul “Bristol” Renegar, 95, passed away on March 19, 2023 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born on January 16, 1928 to Paul Bliss Renegar and Edna Smith Renegar. He was a member of Sandy Springs Baptist Church. Bristol was a second-generation timber and sawmill operator. He also raised many acres of tobacco over the years. Bristol was an...
Ismael Dominguez-Araujo
Mar 18, 2023
Se llevará a cabo un velorio de 2:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m. el jueves 30 de marzo de 2023 en Gentry Family Funeral Service en Yadkinville, NC.
Shara Crossman Hutchens
Mar 17, 2023
Shara Gail Crossman Hutchens, 73, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. She was born March 18, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Billy Hall Crossman, and Jonnie Welch Crossman. She is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Hutchens, and her brother, Jerry (Vicky) Crossman. Shara enjoyed riding horses, fishing, and spending time at their place on the New River....
Clyde Edward "Ed" Shore
Mar 17, 2023
Mr. Clyde Edward “Ed” Shore, 82, of High Point, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. He was born in Davie County on December 3, 1940 to the late Clyde F. Shore and Mary Sue Sprinkle Shore. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Virginia Myers Shore; sons, Glenn Shore (Lisa Jefferson) and Kevin Shore; seven grandchildren,...
Kenneth Wayne Moore
Mar 16, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Moore, 84, went to meet his Heavenly Father on March 16, 2023. He was born December 2, 1938 in Forsyth County to the late Tannard Moore and Mabel Shaw Holt. Mr. Moore was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Lewisville. Kenneth loved to deer hunt, he was a true outdoorsman, loved gardening, and could build anything. He...
Hurley Walser Johnson, Sr.
Mar 15, 2023
Hurley Walser Johnson, Sr. was born March 21, 1930 and was the son of Theodore Roosevelt Johnson and Addie Hester Groce Johnson. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Hurley retired from Unifi and continued to be active through his gardening. His pride and joy came from his tomatoes and watermelons and enjoying...
Martin Dallas Reece
Mar 15, 2023
Mr. Martin Dallas Reece, 74, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He was born June 26, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late Foy William Reece and Pauline “Polly” Martin Reece. Mr. Reece is a veteran of the United States Army, where he served as Crew Chief on a Hewey helicopter during the Vietnam War. Martin was a tobacco and...
Cathryn Davenport Johnson
Mar 15, 2023
Our precious mother, grandmother, and friend is now present in her heavenly home. Cathryn met her Savior and Lord face-to-face on Wednesday, March 15th at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was more than ready for this homecoming, having served her Lord since age 17. Cathryn served the Lord in many different ministry endeavors over the years. An active...
Gary Franklin "Roe" Forrest
Mar 12, 2023
EAST BEND
Gary Franklin “Roe” Forrest, 71, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at his home. He was born in Surry County on May 19, 1951 to Fred and Violet Davis Forrest. Gary loved to play golf and watching ACC basketball. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Forrest and by a sister-in-law,...
Raymond Wayne Gunter
Mar 12, 2023
Gunter Mocksville – Mr. Raymond Wayne Gunter, 71, of Gunter Lane passed away peacefully Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Heritage of Cedar Rock in Mocksville. He was born January 12, 1952 in Rowan County to the late Lindsey and Doris Speer Gunter. Mr. Gunter was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War, and later with the...
Patricia Nichols Coins
Mar 12, 2023
Dobson Mrs. Patricia Anne Nichols Coins, 58, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Patricia was born June 29, 1964 to Finley and Ann Turner Nichols. She enjoyed horses, fishing, camping, visiting the beach, and spending time with family. In addition to her father, Patricia was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles. She is survived...
Timothy Lark Brooks
Mar 10, 2023
Yadkinville Mr. Timothy “Tim” Lark Brooks, 61, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at SECU Hospice Care Center after a lengthy illness following cardiac arrest on January 23. Tim was born February 7, 1962, in Surry County to JC and Glenda Abbott Brooks. A graduate of Forbush High School, Tim worked on the family dairy farm, and helped his father...