Obituaries
Kay Brown
Feb 23, 2023
Kay Brown passed away February 23, 2023 at SECU Hospice House in Yadkinville. She was born in Surry County to the late Howard and Edith Brown on September 15, 1944. She was preceded in death by her oldest sister, Linda Driver, and her brother-in-law, Phillip Brown. She was a loving wife of 57 years to the love of her life,...
Richard Alvin Sheets
Feb 22, 2023
Yadkinville Mr. Richard Alvin Sheets, age 81 of Yadkinville, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family, after a battle with esophageal cancer. He was born April 28th 1941 in Forsyth County to Garland “Pete” Spencer Sheets Sr. and Effie Wooten Sheets. He fully embraced the Gospels later in life and was a member of...
John Harding Pratt, Jr.
Feb 21, 2023
Mr. John Harding Pratt, Jr., 63, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was born in Davie County on December 16, 1959 to John Harding Pratt, Sr. and Freida Elaine York Pratt. Mr. Pratt retired from the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Pratt is survived by a son, Jacob Pratt and...
Edward G. Hardy
Feb 21, 2023
BOONVILLE- Mr. Edward G. Hardy, 80, of Speas Ave. passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was born November 5, 1942 in Surry County to the late Porter and Imogene White Hardy. Mr. Hardy was retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with 35 years of service. After his retirement, he didn’t slow down and always stayed busy spending...
Josephine Steelman Brown
Feb 21, 2023
YADKINVILLE- Mrs. Josephine Steelman Brown, 99, of Old US 421 Highway East passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. She was born October 7, 1923 in Yadkin County to the late Thomas and Ollie Hoots Steelman. Mrs. Brown worked several years at Hanes Hosiery and was retired from Forsyth Medical Center. She...
Alice Manuel Gentry
Feb 20, 2023
Alice Manuel Gentry, 86, went to be with the Lord February 20, 2023, at Trellis Supportive Care, Winston-Salem, NC. Alice was born August 5, 1936, in Forsyth County to the late William H. Manuel Sr. and Allie Highfill Manuel. Alice was affectionally known as “Sister” to all her family. She graduated from Hanes High School and retired from R.J. Reynolds...
Joe Bill Wagoner
Feb 20, 2023
Joe Bill Wagoner, 83, passed away Monday February 20, 2023. He was born August 10, 1939 in Wilkes County to the late John Henry Wagoner and Maggie Elizabeth Adams Wagoner. He enjoyed lawnmower pulling and dirt track racing. Joe was an ordained minister. He loved the Lord and enjoyed spreading the gospel with everyone he met. He loved spending time...
Sandra Trexler Jolley
Feb 19, 2023
Mrs. Sandra Dee Trexler Jolley, 59, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was born July 12, 1963 in Surry County to the late Otis Gordon Trexler and Vallie Mae Cook Trexler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Holland Jolley Jr.; her K9...
Ruby Tuttle Brandon
Feb 17, 2023
Ruby Catherine Tuttle Brandon, 74, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. She was born August 5, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late James Thomas and Edith Young Tuttle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Janice Brandon, and a grandchild, Hunter Spillman. She is survived by her daughters, Chris Brandon, Teresa Ann Brandon;...
Vickie Sue Britt Hatcher
Feb 15, 2023
Mrs. Vickie Sue Britt Hatcher, 68, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. She was born in Davie County on September 7, 1954 to Knox Britt, Sr. and Sarah Britt. She was a member of Cornerstone Family Ministry, where she loved going to church. Vickie was an extremely loyal wife and a good mama. She loved her family well, and...
Violet Cave Jester
Feb 14, 2023
East Bend – Violet Magalene Cave Jester, 90, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at her home. She was born March 21, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Crawley Levi Cave and Phoebe Brendle Cave. Violet was a loving mother and grandmother and was known to everyone as “Granny”. Her main mission in life was sharing the love of...
Roy "Frank" Franklin Wooten, Jr.
Feb 14, 2023
State Road Rev. Roy “Frank” Franklin Wooten, Jr., 77, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Frank was born June 3, 1945 in Surry County to Roy and Martha Brown Wooten. He was a member of Mining Ridge Baptist Church. He served as a choir director for 25 years, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, and had...
Betty Mae Anderson Boyette
Feb 13, 2023
Yadkinville – Betty Mae Anderson Boyette passed away Monday, February 13, 2023. She was born in Wilkes County to the late Julius and Zonia Colston Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Leroy Boyette; son, Jimmy Boyette; sisters, Mary Morrow, Juanita Blackburn; brother, Ray Anderson. Surviving are her children, Diann Boyette,...
Ricky Lee Chapman
Feb 12, 2023
East Bend Mr. Ricky Lee Chapman, Sr., 64, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his home. Mr. Chapman was born July 9, 1958 to Woodrow and Ethel Scott Chapman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Chapman was preceded in death by two sisters, Goldie Webb and Janie Myers; and two brothers, Charles Gwyn and Steve Conway. He is survived...
David Lee Lyons
Feb 11, 2023
Boonville Mr. David “Cotton” “Harry” Lee Lyons, 72, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Lyons was born October 11, 1950 in Wilkes County to Mary Lyons. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Lyons enjoyed collecting cars in his younger days. He enjoyed time fishing and spending time with his grand dog,...
Bonnie Jean Jones Tilley
Feb 11, 2023
EAST BEND - Bonnie Jean Jones Tilley was born January 9, 1953 in Forsyth County to Marion Shermer Jones, Sr. and Elizabeth Slater Jones. She peacefully passed away on February 11, 2023 after an extended battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Bonnie was devoted to her family and her greatest pride was her two children. She cherished the title "Granny" and time...
Canzis Sales Tidline
Feb 10, 2023
Boonville Mrs. Canzis Lavern Sales Tidline, 87, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Tidline was born February 6, 1936 in Surry County to Charlie and Nina Gadberry Sales. She was a dedicated member of Clarks Chapel Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Women’s’ Auxiliary. Mrs. Tidline was also...
Geraldine Caudle Baity
Feb 10, 2023
Yadkinville Mrs. Geraldine Caudle Baity, 94, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Baity was born March 28, 1928 in Yadkin County to William and Martha Harris Caudle. She was a member of Courtney Baptist Church. Mrs. Baity enjoyed gardening, crocheting, quilting and being outdoors. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Baity was preceded in death...
Brenda Sparks Pardue
Feb 5, 2023
Brenda Sue Sparks Pardue of Hamptonville passed away with her family by her side, at Forsyth Medical Center, on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Brenda was born on July 21, 1943, in Surry County, North Carolina to William and Viola Sparks. She married her devoted husband of 58 years, James Pardue, on May 9, 1964.
Brenda was a 1961 graduate of...
Harold Eugene Renegar
Feb 3, 2023
Yadkinville – Harold Eugene Renegar, 70, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. He was born February 6, 1952 in Surry County to the late Harold Alonzo Renegar and Florence Lee Sizemore Renegar. Gene was the owner and operator of Triad Turf Irrigation and Allison Oaks Vineyards. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, but the pride and joy of...
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