Obituaries
Larry Sherman Renegar
Nov 29, 2021
Winston-Salem Mr. Larry Sherman Renegar, 78, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at his home. Mr. Renegar was born November 9, 1943 in Iredell County to the late Joseph Sherman and DeEtte Wooten Renegar. He graduated from West Yadkin High School in 1962 and Wake Forest University in 1966. Mr. Renegar retired from R.J. Reynolds as a Senior Systems Analyst...
Debbie Jean Moberly
Nov 29, 2021
Yadkinville Ms. Debbie Jean Moberly, 58, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. Ms. Moberly was born November 18, 1963 in Orange County, California to Donald Moberly and Jean Murphy-Weaver. In her younger years, Debbie volunteered as a fire fighter, EMT personnel, civil defense worker, and many other roles dedicated to helping people in the communities she lived. Ms. Moberly was...
Helen Roberts Morrison
Nov 28, 2021
Boonville Mrs. Helen Virginia Snow Roberts Morrison, 94, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Morrison was born January 10, 1927 in Wilkes County to Lonnie Blackburn and Vena Scott Snow. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church where she was a member of the Women’s Christian Circle. Mrs. Morrison enjoyed needlework, gardening and helping...
Jose Concepicon Maya Chavez
Nov 26, 2021
Jose Concepcion Maya Chavez, 76, passed away Friday November 26, 2021. He was born February 2, 1945 in Mexico to the late Juan Maya and Maria Luisa Chavez. Proceeded in death by parents; brother Ignacio Maya Chavez; great grandchild Isabel Barbosa. Surviving is his wife Ofelia Mendez Jaimez; nine children Avelina Martinez, Telesforo Flores, Margarita Flores, Candelaria Maya, Carmela Maya...
Betty Jo Lowe Wyatt
Nov 26, 2021
The word departure literally means to pull up anchor and set sail. Everything that happens prior to death is a preparation for the final voyage. Death marks the beginning, not the end. It is our journey to God. Billy Graham
August 11, 1936 November 26, 2021
Mrs. Betty Jo Lowe Underwood Wyatt, 85, went home to her Lord and Savior...
Charles Leon Parker
Nov 25, 2021
Yadkinville - Charles Leon Parker, 75, went to be with his Heavenly Father early in the morning of Thanksgiving, November 25, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born November 15, 1946 in Yadkin County to the late Tandy Early Parker and Lois Hutchens Parker. He was a shining example of a family man and a leader in...
Ralph Morton Barker
Nov 25, 2021
Mr. Ralph M. Barker, 82, of Courtney Church Road passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Walnut Ridge Assisted Living in Walnut Cove, NC. He was born January 12, 1939 in Salisbury, NC to the late Thomas Ralph and Elizabeth Morton Barker. Mr. Barker was retired from the Internal Revenue Service with over 30 years of service. He was an...
Richard Eugene Straughn
Nov 22, 2021
Mr. Richard Eugene Straughn, 76, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021. He was born March 26, 1945 in Guilford County to the late Lawrence Straughn and Oney Caviness Straughn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters, and 4 brothers. He is survived by his loving wife, Alice Sweatman Straughn; children, Ashley Ostrout, Rhea Straughn,...
Peggy Joyce Eskridge
Nov 22, 2021
Mrs. Peggy H. Eskridge, 81, passed away Monday November 22, 2021 at her home. Peggy was born March 27, 1940 in Wilkes County, NC; daughter of the late Jeter L. Haynes and Cleo Harrell Haynes. She is preceded in death, other than her parents, her husband, Louie Michael Eskridge and 2 sisters. She is survived by her two sons; Michael...
Dorman Claryce Pinnix
Nov 22, 2021
Pinnix
Ronda-Mr. Dorman Claryce Pinnix, 94, of Ronda, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at Iredell Hospital in Statesville. He was born in Yadkin County on August 26, 1927 to Milo and Augusta Shore Pinnix. He was a farmer and carpenter, and loved gardening. He enjoyed all animals. Mr. Pinnix served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death...
Alexander Wallace
Nov 21, 2021
Yadkinville – Dr. Alexander Wallace, 95, went to be with His Lord and Savior on November 21, 2021. He was born May 31, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Esther Wallace; brothers, Connie Woluewich, Ivan Woluewich. Surviving are his daughters, Kathleen (David) Wagner, Cynthia Kupfer; grandchildren, Brianna Wagner, Trey (Hailey) Kupfer, Alexander Kupfer; great grandchildren, Aiden...
Thomas "Larry" Swaim
Nov 20, 2021
Statesville
Mr. Thomas “Larry” Swaim, 73, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Swaim was born January 15, 1948 in Surry County to Paul and Minnie Brooks Swaim. He enjoyed fishing, his tractors, and riding horses and go carts.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Swaim was preceded in death by a sister,...
Ruby Ruth Huie Matthews
Nov 20, 2021
East Bend
Ruby Ruth Huie Matthews, 92, of East Bend went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2021, surrounded by family at her home. Mrs. Matthews was born on November 2, 1929, in Wilkes County, to the late Rev. John “Milo” and Pearlie Hawkins Huie. Mrs. Matthews was a member of Forbush Friends Meeting and will be...
Brandon Lee Heath
Nov 19, 2021
Pinnacle
Brandon Lee Heath, 28, of Pinnacle, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. He was born in Forsyth County on May 23, 1993 to Dennis Gross and Tiffinie Ann Pearman Parker. Brandon loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar. He also loved the outdoors and hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his grandparents...
Louise Mathis Chappell
Nov 18, 2021
Jonesville
Mrs. Louise Mathis Chappell, age 90, passed away at home, on November 18, 2021. Louise was born in Wilkes County on December 23, 1930 to the late Naomie Mathis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harold Cloyce Chappell; son, Mark Harold Chappell.
Louise was a great cook and a wonderful homemaker. She enjoyed spending time at...
Larry Lee Hemric
Nov 18, 2021
Jonesville Mr. Larry Lee Hemric, 67, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home. Mr. Hemric was born December 24, 1953 in Surry County to Roy and Peggy Byrd Hemric. He enjoyed classic cars, shooting pool, and motorcycles. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hemric was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Spicer; a sister-in-law, Peggy Morales; and...
Carol Royall Stewart
Nov 17, 2021
Harmony
Mrs. Carol Jean Royall Stewart, 76, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Stewart was born March 23, 1945 in Yadkin County to John D. and Gladys Vickers Royall. She enjoyed taking Sunday drives and scrolling on Facebook.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Marty Parks;...
Billy "Thumb" Hall Williams
Nov 17, 2021
Williams East Bend- Mr. Billy Hall “Thumb” Williams, 88, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 surrounded by his family. Billy was born on March 19, 1933 to the late Rob and Cleo Hall Williams in East Bend, NC, Billy was a member of Union Cross Friends Church. He retired from Western Electric/AT&T with 37...
Larry William Reece
Nov 16, 2021
Mr. Larry William Reece, age 75, of Boonville, NC, passed away on November 16, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1946 in Yadkin County, NC to the late William Henry Reece and Lethia Hutchens Reece. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Karen C. Recce, his brothers, Monroe (Lucy) Reece, Genie Reece...
Thomas Carl Vestal, Jr.
Nov 16, 2021
Vestal
BOONVILLE- Mr. Thomas Carl Vestal, Jr., 74, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born June 25, 1947 in Yadkin County to the late Thomas Carl Vestal, Sr, and Ellie Nance Vestal. Mr. Vestal was retired with over 35 years of service with Westinghouse Inc. He was a lifelong member of Charity Baptist Church...