Obituaries

Jane "Harv" Harvison Ireland

Jane "Harv" Harvison Ireland

Jul 11, 2022

Hamptonville Mrs. Jane “Harv” Harvison Hemric Ireland, 79, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Mrs. Ireland was born August 1, 1942 in Yadkin County to Foy and Jane Hobson Hemric. She enjoyed spending time with children and she loved animals. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ireland was preceded in death by her two brothers,...

William "Dan" Daniel Wilhelm

William "Dan" Daniel Wilhelm

Jul 10, 2022

JONESVILLE-  Mr. William Daniel “Dan” Wilhelm, 87, peacefully passed away, Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation.  Dan was born June 5, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Ernest Hubert Wilhelm and Lucy Reece Wilhelm.  Dan proudly served in the US Army from 1958 to 1960 and served as an Arlington Town Commissioner from 1981 to 1989. ...

Dennis "Eddie" Edward Brown

Dennis "Eddie" Edward Brown

Jul 9, 2022

Dennis Edward “Eddie” Brown, 73, passed away Saturday, July, 9, 2022. He was born April 17, 1949 in Surry County to the late Earnest Brown and Bernice Owens Brown. Mr. Brown served in then Us Army for 28 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. Eddie loved to fish and some of his favorite lakes are Lake Norman, Lake Wateree, Claytor...

Virginia Angel Depew

Virginia Angel Depew

Jul 9, 2022

Elizabethton, TN

Mrs. Virginia Darrell Angel Depew, 93, joined her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 9, 2022.  Virginia was born August 27, 1928 in Carter County, TN to Homer Angel and Ada Roberson Johnson.  She was a member of East Side Freewill Baptist Church.  Virginia adored her cats, and loved flowers.  She was a wonderful wife and mother, and...

Sally Douglas Talley

Sally Douglas Talley

Jul 8, 2022

Talley Yadkinville – Sally Jane Douglas Talley, 81, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022. She was born April 20, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Paul Francis Douglas and Minnie North Douglas. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Talley; a sister, Ann Newsome; brothers, Junior Douglas, Dallas Douglas, Joe David...

CW4 Donald (Don) Lee Hemric

CW4 Donald (Don) Lee Hemric

Jul 7, 2022

CW4 Donald (Don) Lee Hemric, Jr., 57, passed from death to eternal life with Christ, Thursday, July 7, 2022. He was born in Forsyth County to Donald L. Hemric and the late Ellen Byrnes Hemric on September 6, 1964. Don graduated from West Forsyth High School and Emory Riddle Aeronautical University. Don married Carolynn Hemric shortly after joining the U.S....

Hilda Gay "Mimi" Adams Hutchens

Hilda Gay "Mimi" Adams Hutchens

Jul 7, 2022

Boonville – Hilda Gay “Mimi” Adams Hutchens, 88, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was born February 2, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Glenn Adams and Hazel Holleman Adams. Hilda was a member at Boonville United Methodist Church. She retired from Hanes Hosiery after 38 years of service. In addition of her parents, she was also preceded...

Dallas Gray Ball

Dallas Gray Ball

Jul 6, 2022

Jonesville

Mr. Dallas Gray Ball, age 74, passed away on July 6, 2022. Dallas was born in Forsyth County on May 15, 1948 to the late Dallas Worth and Grace Porter Ball.  He was also preceded in death by his sister Bonnie Ford Lopez; brother, Rev. Donald Ball; brother-in-law, Bill Freeman. 

Dallas enjoyed old cars, watching car racing, and...

Mildred "June" Shore Hayes

Mildred "June" Shore Hayes

Jul 4, 2022

Mildred “June” Shore Hayes, 91, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022. She was born February 25, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Thad shore and Mary Johnson Shore. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years Roy Henderson Hayes; two brothers Herbert Shore and William Clay Shore. Left behind to cherish her memory is...

Melvin Herbert Blakley

Melvin Herbert Blakley

Jul 4, 2022

East Bend – Melvin Herbert Blakley, 85, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022. He was born October 14, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Sidney Gray Blakley and Daisy Mae Wall Blakley. Surviving is his wife, Regina Helen Stephenson Blakley; children, Lessia (Scott) Tuttle, Patrick (Jennifer) Blakley, Connie (Wayne) Doss; grandchildren, Amanda (Marty) Minton, Brian Helton, Taylor (Jonathan) Tuttle,...

Janice Smitherman Baity

Janice Smitherman Baity

Jul 4, 2022

East Bend – Janice Smitherman Baity, 74, passed away at home with her loving and devoted husband by her side on Monday, July 4, 2022. She was born January 23, 1948, to the late Bryce Smitherman Sr. and Mollie Baity Smitherman. Surviving is her husband, Stephen “Steve” Gray Baity; daughter, Rhonda (Lee) Finney; grandchildren, Salem Finney, Arden Finney, Tatum Finney;...

Robert "Felix" McKnight

Robert "Felix" McKnight

Jun 30, 2022

“Felix,” a man of great patience and a gentle soul, passed from this world after a word of prayer by Pastor Will Hamric with family by his side on Thursday, June 30, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1927, in the Courtney community of Yadkin County to the late John Milas McKnight and Ina Shore McKnight. In addition to...

Sharon Dobbins Brown

Sharon Dobbins Brown

Jun 28, 2022

Boonville Mrs. Sharon Marlena Dobbins Brown, 68, was welcomed into Heaven by Jesus and her precious Meme on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Sharon was born February 7, 1954 in Surry County to James Howard and Edith Steelman Dobbins. On May 31, 1975, Sharon married the love of her life, David Brown. Together, they built a wonderful life and had two...

Jackie "Jack" Cooper Crissman

Jackie "Jack" Cooper Crissman

Jun 26, 2022

Boonville – Jackie “Jack” Cooper Crissman, 84, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022. He was born October 23, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Floyd Elmer Crissman and Goldie Miller Crissman Hobson. Jack was a friend to many and lovingly referred to as “Papa” or “Pop” by those in his family. Papa found much joy spending his retirement days...

Rev. Larry Eugene Lefler

Rev. Larry Eugene Lefler

Jun 25, 2022

Hamptonville

October 27, 1937 – June 25, 2022

On June 25, 2022 Rev. Larry Eugene Lefler, 84, of Hamptonville entered the pearly gates of Heaven to walk on streets of gold with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Betty Furr Lefler who has supported his lifelong ministry and uplifted the...

James "Mickey" Trivette

James "Mickey" Trivette

Jun 25, 2022

Hamptonville Mr. James “Mickey” Trivette, 68, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mickey was born March 1, 1954 in Yadkin County to Charlie Preston and Ruth Royal Trivette. He enjoyed Duke Basketball and loved socializing with people especially at Debbie’s Snackbar. Mickey retired from RJ Reynolds. In addition to his parents, Mickey was preceded in death...

Katena "Kate" Moore Sebastian Morrison

Katena "Kate" Moore Sebastian Morrison

Jun 25, 2022

Boonville – Katena “Kate” Moore Sebastian Morrison, 97, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was born June 8, 1925 in Catawba County to the late Hoyle Cecil Sebastian and Annie Lois Moore Sebastian. Katena was an active member of Boonville Baptist Church. She sang in the choir for over 73 years, was the director on various occasions, was in...

Percie Lorene Wilmoth Williams

Percie Lorene Wilmoth Williams

Jun 25, 2022

Yadkinville – Percie Lorene Wilmoth Williams, 87, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was born January 20, 1935 in Surry County to the late Joseph “Delbert” Wilmoth and Stella “Maude” Smith Wilmoth. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Albert Williams; Sisters, Mozell Brown, Marie Vernon; brothers, Fred Wilmoth, Smith Wilmoth,...

Betty Sue Huff Salmons

Betty Sue Huff Salmons

Jun 24, 2022

Yadkinville – Betty Sue Huff Salmons, 85, passed away peacefully Friday, June 24, 2022 at the SECU Hospice Home. She was born December 7, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late William Farris Huff and Millie Graves Huff. Betty loved spending time with her family. She loved her dog Kisses, and her three cats. In addition to her parents, she...

William "Bud" Loyd Bryant

William "Bud" Loyd Bryant

Jun 24, 2022

Boonville – William “Bud” Loyd Bryant, 82, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022. He was born May 23, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Kenneth W. Bryant and Stacie Brown Bryant. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Ray Bryant; niece, Lennette Bryant. Surviving are his nieces, Leigh Ann (Randy) Dimmette, Charlene...