Obituaries

Barbara Rountree Stephenson

Barbara Rountree Stephenson

Sep 24, 2022

Yadkinville Mrs. Barbara Leigh Rountree Stephenson, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at her home. Barbara was born on July 16, 1931 in South Norfolk, VA to William Linwood and Nellie Sherman Rountree. She was an excellent student, avid learner and she valued education, traits she passed on to her children and grandchildren. She finished high school...

Stuart Graham Smith

Stuart Graham Smith

Sep 23, 2022

Winston-Salem – Stuart Graham Smith, 41, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2022. He was born September 27, 1980 in Surry County to Walter Graham Smith, Jr. and Sherri Casstevens Smith. Stuart was employed by Casstevens Lawncare. He enjoyed sports and loved going to sporting events with his father and brother. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sherri...

Hobart Lewis Norman

Hobart Lewis Norman

Sep 23, 2022

Boonville – Hobart Lewis Norman, 64, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. He was born April 30, 1958 in Clearwater, FL to the late William Howard Norman and Josephine Avonelle Coram Norman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Mae Mangum; brother, Percy Corbett. Surviving are his sisters, Kathy Norman, Deanna Norman Banner,...

Mary "Mimi" Stockton Cranfill

Mary "Mimi" Stockton Cranfill

Sep 22, 2022

Mary "Mimi" Cranfill, wife of Joseph "Joe" Cranfill, passed away on September 22, 2022 after a short stay at the SECU Hospice House in Yadkinville. Mimi was the mother of Angel Mitchell and Jake Adams and mother-in-law to Kim Gordon Adams. She was Nana to Savanna, Rebecca, Lindsay, and Jacob, and Great Nana to Grayson. Her brother David Stockton (Jill)...

Billy Ray Hodge

Billy Ray Hodge

Sep 21, 2022

Yadkinville Mr. Billy Ray Hodge departed his life only 4 hours after his 81st birthday with his dearly loved family by his side at his home. He was born September 20, 1941 in Yadkin County to Henry and Ruby Hodge. Billy met his wife Judy on the first day of high school and was the love of his life. They...

Mary Wood Willard

Mary Wood Willard

Sep 21, 2022

Boonville Mrs. Mary Wood Willard, 79 of Boonville, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mary was born December 10, 1942 in Surry County to Howard Bartley and Eliza Stanley Wood. She worked in several textile mills in the area, including 32 years at Unifi. On August 5, 1972 she married the love of her...

Charles Wesley Bryant

Charles Wesley Bryant

Sep 20, 2022

BOONVILLE-  Mr. Charles Wesley Bryant, 85, of Center Road passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at his home.  He was born May 8, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Kenneth W. and Stacie Brown Bryant.  Mr. Bryant was a member of Mitchells Chapel United Methodist Church, loved gospel music and worked several years at Hanes Hoisery before deciding...

Sylvia Jarrell Fulp

Sylvia Jarrell Fulp

Sep 19, 2022

Mrs. Sylvia Symon Jarrell Fulp, 83, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. She was born September 26, 1938 in Rockingham County to the late William Walter Jarrell and Helen Williams Jarrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Clyde Fulp Sr.; brothers, John Jarrell, Junior Jarrell; sister, Rosetta Payne; brother-in-law, Arnold Payne; sister-in-law,...

Frankie Sloan Cheek

Frankie Sloan Cheek

Sep 18, 2022

Yadkinville – Frankie Sloan Cheek, 79, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was born April 10, 1943 in Guilford County to the late Vander Sloan and Sallie Mae Wooten Sloan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Marshall Sloan, Carroll Sloan. Surviving is her husband, Jackson William “J.W.” Cheek; children, Mark (Candy)...

Betty Trivette Reavis

Betty Trivette Reavis

Sep 18, 2022

Mrs. Betty Sue Trivette Reavis, age 83, passed away September 18, 2022. She was born December 25, 1938 in Davie County to the late Edna Cleo Trivette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Lee Reavis; sisters, Martha Godbey, Shirley Moore; brother, Herbert Dale Trivette. Betty was affectionally known by her siblings as...

Helen Spillman White

Helen Spillman White

Sep 18, 2022

Mrs. Helen Gray Spillman White, age 81, passed away September 18, 2022. She was born September 16, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Thomas Gray Spillman and Stella Missouri Vestal. She is survived by her husband, Satch White; children, Butch (Jennifer) Pendergrass, Randy (Pam) Pendergrass, Neal (Cindy) Pendergrass; step-children, Vonda (Jim) Coy, Jamey White; grandchildren, Lena (Steve) Gough, Corey...

Robert Ancil Brown

Robert Ancil Brown

Sep 17, 2022

Elkin – Robert Ancil Brown, 77, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022. He was born November 5, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Grady Leo Brown and Beulah Holcomb Brown. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Kevin Brown. Surviving is his wife of 52 years, Wanda Styers Brown; sons, Christopher Lee...

William Asbury Royall

William Asbury Royall

Sep 17, 2022

William Asbury Royall, 94, of Boonville, passed away at Woltz Hospice Home on Saturday, September 17, 2022.

He was born on January 18, 1928 to the late Miles Sheliah and Flora Elsie Royall. He was also preceded in death by his devoted sisters, Edith, Olean, and Edna, and loving brothers, Hubert, Charles, Clifford, and Bobby.

Surviving are his daughters, Flora...

Claude James Cleary

Claude James Cleary

Sep 16, 2022

Mr. Claude James Cleary, 74, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022.

He was born on January 30, 1948 to Alfred and Gladys Cleary.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of almost 55 years, Nancy Cleary; sister, Peggy Childress; and infant sister, Rebecca.

He is survived by his daughter, Patty (Chris) Vestal; brother,...

Alfred "Allen" Evans

Alfred "Allen" Evans

Sep 15, 2022

Mr. Alfred “Allen” Evans, 85, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

He was born in Yadkin County on December 27, 1936 to Hubert and Ila Evans.

Allen retired from General Motors in Michigan after 30 years of service. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He loved working in the yard and going to McDonald’s every day....

Mary Margaret Turner

Mary Margaret Turner

Sep 14, 2022

Hamptonville

Mrs. Mary Margaret Swaim Turner, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2022. Mary was born in Yadkin County on October 9, 1924 to the late Oscar Eli and Lona Mae Weatherman Swaim. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Turner; sisters, Helen Robbins, Essie Mae Mathis, Catherine Swaim; Brother, Frankie...

Michael Wayne Day

Michael Wayne Day

Sep 13, 2022

Hamptonville

Mr. Michael Wayne Day, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2022. Michael was born in Wilkes County on July 10, 1955 to the late Albert & Nancy Matthews Day. 

Michael was a loving husband, father, and pawpaw.  He enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters.  He was a well-known tractor mechanic in surrounding...

Phillip Stephen Adams

Phillip Stephen Adams

Sep 13, 2022

Jonesville

Mr. Phillip Stephen Adams, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2022. Stephen was born in Surry County on July 18, 1952 to Joseph H. & Anna Haynes Adams. 

Stephen was an Eagle Scout and a 1971 graduate of Starmount High School.  He attended Marler Road Baptist Church faithfully.  He owned and operated...

Randy Dale Smith

Randy Dale Smith

Sep 12, 2022

Yadkinville Mr. Randy Dale Smith, 55, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at Hugh Chatham Hospital. Mr. Smith was born September 5, 1967 in Iredell County to Curtis Lee and Hazel Cheek Smith. He enjoyed fishing, boating and telling jokes. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by a sister, Sandy (CW) Toney; brothers, Ricky...

William "Will" Larry Sellers

William "Will" Larry Sellers

Sep 11, 2022

Yadkinville – William “Will” L. Sellers, 68, passed from his present life to eternal life on Sunday, September 11, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia D. Sellers. Will was born March 31, 1954 to the late Ella and Hubert Sellers and grew up in the lovely coastal area of Baldwin County, Fairhope, Alabama. In addition to his parents,...