Obituaries
Kimberly Hicks Reece
Jan 26, 2022
Reece
East Bend- Kimberly Gail Hicks Reece, 43, of East Bend, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was born in Yadkin County on March 6, 1978 to Kelly Wilton and Brenda Caudle Hicks. Kimberly loved music and going to the beach, and loved her mom’s dog, Ashley. She was preceded in death by her father, Kelly Wilton Hicks. She is...
Ima Jean Media Mason
Jan 26, 2022
Elkin
Mrs. Ima Jean Media Crouse Mason, age 83, of Yadkinville, NC went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022. She was born on March 12, 1938 in Wilkes County to the late Mitchel and Annie Lyons Crouse. She was also preceded in death by her children, Edward (Martha) Mason, Larry Ray Mason; sisters, Virginia (Devo) Pruitt,...
David "Dwayne" Nixon
Jan 25, 2022
Elkin
Mr. David “Dwayne” Nixon, age 62, passed away on January 25, 2022. Dwayne was born in Guilford County on April 27, 1959 to Estelle Lyons. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Greg Nixon and Gary Nixon.
Dwayne loved watching TV, and enjoyed watching racing. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Estelle Lyons; sister, Darlene...
Eddie Ray Adams
Jan 25, 2022
Elkin Mr. Eddie Ray Adams, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Adams was born to Roby Edward Adams and Treva Hutson Cothren. February 18, 1958 in Surry County. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and carp fishing. In addition to his father, Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his best friend, Mike Traphofner. He is...
Shirley Ann Brown Hobson
Jan 24, 2022
Shirley Ann Brown Hobson,80, passed away peacefully January 24, 2022 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 5, 1941 in Yadkin County, NC; daughter of the late Montgomery Brown and Lexie Hutchens Brown; other than her parents, she is proceeded in death by her brother-in-law Bobby Hobson and sister-in-law; Peggy Brown. She attended Union Grove Baptist Church, was...
Gorrell Dean Jester
Jan 23, 2022
Mr. Gorrell Dean Jester, 87, of East Bend, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was born in Surry County to the late Charlie Claude and Nellie Lineberry Jester. Mr. Jester was retired from Piedmont Airlines after 28 years of service as an airplane mechanic. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of East Bend...
James Allen Watson
Jan 22, 2022
Hamptonville – James Allen Watson, 72, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born November 4, 1949 in Rowan County to the late Frank Watson and Helen Messick Watson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Foy Watson. Surviving are his children, Bryan (Lynne) Watson, Amy Mooe; grandchildren, Daniel (Sammy) Jenkins, James...
Mickey Ray Shore
Jan 21, 2022
Shore
Yadkinville- Mr. Mickey Ray Shore, 59, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022 in Montana while on a trip with his daughter, Alicia. Mr. Shore was born January 1, 1963 in Yadkin County to the late Ray and Louise Shore. He worked his entire life as a painter for different companies and individuals. After his retirement, he enjoyed...
Michael Giles "Scooby" Pyatt
Jan 21, 2022
Mr. Michael Giles “Scooby” Pyatt, 51, of East Bend, formerly of Wilmington, NC, passed away Friday at his home. He was born in Wayne County, NC on September 30, 1970 to Giles and Barbara Howell Pyatt. Michael was a die hard New England Patriots fan especially Tom Brady. He never let an opportunity go by without saying, I Love You....
Jessie Mae Weatherman Swaim
Jan 21, 2022
Jonesville – Jessie Mae Weatherman Swaim, 94, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022. She was born November 26, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Wiley Weatherman and Luvada Myers Weatherman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Swaim; son-in-law, Al Crouse; sisters, Ellen (Kenneth) Vestal, Vetreal Weatherman; brother, Clarence (Ima Ruth)...
Colene Brown Sheek
Jan 20, 2022
Colene Brown Sheek, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday January 20, 2022. She was born April 12, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Gurney Brown and Winnie Huffman Brown. Mrs. Sheek was a member of Northwood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Mary B. Carter, Dorothy B. Hanes; brother Coy...
Dorothy Wilkins Childress
Jan 20, 2022
Yadkinville – Dorothy Wilkins Childress, 95, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born March 18, 1926 in Yadkin County to the late Miles Wilkins and Metta Foster Wilkins. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Willie Childress; son, Andy Wilkins; grandchildren, Kevin Brown; sisters, Margie Reavis, Edith Absher; brother, Lloyd Wilkins....
Adrian Johnson
Jan 19, 2022
Adrian Johnson, known as “A” or “AA”, age 74, passed away January 19, 2022. He was born January 28, 1947 in Iredell County to the late Lee and Lois Anthony Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Avery Johnson. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, his loving wife of 55 ½...
Rachel Anna McCollum
Jan 17, 2022
Rachel Anna McCollum, 91, of Hamptonville died Monday January 17, 2022 at Willowbrook Nursing Home. She was born in Iredell County, NC on February 15, 1930; daughter of the late Melvin Clint and Lula Effie Gentle McCollum. She was preceded in death other than her parents, brother, James McCall and a sister, Rebekah McCollum. Ms. McCollum was a member of...
Charles Alexander Luckey
Jan 17, 2022
Winston-Salem – Charles Alexander Luckey, 60, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. He was born July 26, 1961 to the late John Lewis Luckey and Mary Lands Luckey. Surviving is his sister, Mamie (Talmedge) Fisher; niece, Shavon Williamson; nephew, John Luckey, Damon Luckey; and friend, Bryan Wetherspoon. A private service will be held at a later date. Gentry Family Funeral...
Yvonne Cecilia Chouinard Famiano
Jan 17, 2022
Yvonne Cecilia Chouinard Famiano, 70, passed away Monday January 17, 2022. She was born December 23, 1951 in Michigan to the late James Edward Chouinard and Romayne Grant. She was a member of Turners Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Famiano loved to study her Bible, bird watching, going to church, and she loved spending time with her family and friends. She...
Clay Henry Weatherman
Jan 17, 2022
Mr. Clay Weatherman, age 82, of Jonesville, NC went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2022. He was born on August 7, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Henry Clay and Gertie Mae Cook Weatherman. He was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, John Dee & Margie Weatherman.
Clay was a member of...
Loretta Brown Barker
Jan 17, 2022
East Bend – Loretta Lee Brown Barker, 57, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. She was born February 13, 1964 in Yadkin County to the late Grady Lee Brown and Inez Matthews Brown. Loretta was known for her love of her family, the farm life, and her faith. She never met a stranger and loved everyone she met. She never...
Phyllis Lyles Collins
Jan 17, 2022
Phyllis Ann Lyles Collins, age 72, passed away January 17, 2022. Mrs. Collins was born January 23, 1949 in Surry County to Ray Lyles and Lula Wood Lyles. She was a devoted wife and loving mama and “Granny”. Granny worked hard all her life working in the family tobacco crops, summer gardens, and working a fulltime job. She loved to...
Judy Renegar Burrell
Jan 16, 2022
Judy Ann Renegar Burrell, age 72, passed away January 16, 2022. She was born September 13, 1949 in Davie County to Carlie Clinton Renegar, and Geneva Naylor Renegar. She was preceded in death by her father Carlie Renegar. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, James “Jim” Alton Burrell Jr.; children, Angela C. (Chris) Moore, Aaron...