Obituaries

Robert Cleve Marion

Robert Cleve Marion

Jun 15, 2022

Holden Beach

Robert Cleve Marion of Holden Beach, NC formerly of East Bend, was reunited with the love of his life, Janet Brown Marion at Heaven's Gate on June 15, 2022 at the age of 94.  He was a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, great uncle and great great uncle and friend to everyone he met. He was born...

Debora Ann Starling

Debora Ann Starling

Jun 15, 2022

East Bend Debora “Debbie” Ann Stahn Starling, 64, of East Bend, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022. She was born in Dade County, Florida on January 19, 1958 to Clarence Jeremiah and Barbara Jeanne Rourk Stahn. Debbie was a tax preparer for H&R Block. She was of the Moravian faith. Debbie enjoyed crafts, quilting, and crocheting. She was a local caregiver...

Debra Nance Childress

Debra Nance Childress

Jun 14, 2022

Yadkinville Mrs. Debra Lynn Nance Childress, 65, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at SECU Hospice Care Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Childress was born November 12, 1956 in Yadkin County to John William and Lucy Reavis Nance. She enjoyed collecting antiques, art, and trips to the beach. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Childress...

Phillip Allen White

Phillip Allen White

Jun 10, 2022

Phillip Allen White, 79, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022.  He was born January 2, 1943 in Cook County, Illinois to the late Joseph Martin White and Nellie Beulah Wursch White.  You always knew where you stood with Phil.  He would tell you what he thought.  He was a dreamer and could fix anything.  Phil loved spending time with his...

Mackie Lincoln Cockerham

Mackie Lincoln Cockerham

Jun 10, 2022

Mackie Lincoln Cockerham, 85, passed away Friday June 10, 2022. He was born February 12, 1937 in Wilkes County to the late William Rester Cockerham and Susie Yarboro Cockerham. He was a member of Lewisville Baptist Church where he served as deacon for many years. He enjoyed playing softball, enjoyed the senior games, wood working, gardening and he loved his...

Gladys Cline Adams

Gladys Cline Adams

Jun 8, 2022

Mrs. Gladys Marie Cline Adams passed away at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on June 8, 2022.

She was born in NC on April 29, 1930; daughter of the late Charlie Cline and Eva Wagoner Cline, other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Zeno Jack Adams and brothers and sisters; Odell Cline, Hazel Shelton, Walter...

Lynda Ruth South

Lynda Ruth South

Jun 8, 2022

Lynda Ruth South, 75, Boonville, NC passed away at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC She was born in Oakland County, MI on December 10, 1946; daughter of the late Charles B. Mann and Beulah Lee Young Mann, other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and Brother-in-law; Connie and Ted Goodrich. Mrs. South is survived...

Mary Kate Ledbetter Joyner

Mary Kate Ledbetter Joyner

Jun 7, 2022

Mary Kate Ledbetter Joyner, 84, passed away Tuesday June 7, 2022. She was born in Wilkes County to the late Morgan Ledbetter and Doris Holcomb Ledbetter. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Linda Sue Shinault; son Junior Phillip Shinault; sister Peggy Church; brothers Johnson Ledbetter, Grady Ledbetter. Surviving is...

Dean Alan Andrews

Dean Alan Andrews

Jun 7, 2022

Hamptonville – Dean Alan Andrews, 60, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022. He was born June 30, 1961 in Allegany County to the late Ernest Emmett Andrews, Sr. and Mary Helen Solomon Andrews. Dean was owner and operator of Millennium Electric Company for 25 years, where he worked every day with his two boys. He loved spending time with his...

Roger James Luffman

Roger James Luffman

Jun 6, 2022

Roger James Luffman, 72, passed away Monday June 6, 2022. He was born July 30, 1949 in Surry County to the late James Bradford Luffman, Jr. and Bennie Absher Luffman. Mr. Luffman served, and retired from the US Air Force. He had his private Pilot license and he enjoyed to fly and do wood working. After his retirement he enjoyed...

William Charles Petree, Sr.

William Charles Petree, Sr.

Jun 3, 2022

Yadkinville Mr. William Charles Petree, Sr., 77, of Yadkinville, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at his home. He was born in Yadkin County on September 7, 1944 to William Wesley and Ellen Jeanette Hutchens Petree. Mr. Petree was a member of Pilot View Friends Meeting. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. In addition to...

Betty Gough Nicholson

Betty Gough Nicholson

Jun 2, 2022

Hamptonville

Mrs. Betty Louise Gough Nicholson, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 2, 2022.  She was born on October 1, 1945 in Yadkin County to the late Charlie “Pat” and Louise Pinnix Gough. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Nicholson and grandson, Dakota Gregory.

She is survived by her daughters,...

Gary Jess Pardue

Gary Jess Pardue

Jun 2, 2022

Celebrating A Life Well Lived Gary Jess Pardue of Hamptonville was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and left this world unexpectedly on June 2, 2022, at the age of 76. Gary was born on February 1, 1946, in Elkin, NC, one of seven children of the late Jess and late Helen Pardue. Gary graduated in 1964 from...

Gail Allen Norman

Gail Allen Norman

Jun 1, 2022

East Bend

Mr. Gail Allen Norman, 74, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Norman was born May 11, 1948 in Surry County to Moir Clayton and Essie Mae Phillips Norman.  He enjoyed woodworking and refinishing furniture.  Mr. Norman was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Vietnam War, and was a member...

Arvil Lloyd Pardue

Arvil Lloyd Pardue

Jun 1, 2022

Pardue, Arvil Lloyd

September 26, 1926- June 1, 2022

 

Arvil Lloyd Pardue was born in Yadkinville, NC to Charlie Oscar Pardue and Geneva Norman Pardue. He was the middle child of a family of seven siblings. His early years were spent learning skills that revolved around the family businesses: working with farm animals, tobacco farming, working in the family's...

Linda Kiger Mason

Linda Kiger Mason

May 31, 2022

Hamptonville Mrs. Linda Faye Kiger Mason, 77, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Mrs. Mason was born February 10, 1945 in Forsyth County to Lewis and Mary Jane Hester Kiger. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mason was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Dale Mason; and six siblings. She is survived by her...

Gracie Leigh Taylor Hardy

Gracie Leigh Taylor Hardy

May 29, 2022

Gracie Leigh Taylor Hardy, 88, passed away Sunday May 29, 2022. She was born November 10, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Garlie Everette Taylor and Amanda Ross Taylor. She was a member of East Bend Baptist Church. Mrs. Hardy enjoyed reading books, farm life, flowers and picnics in the Mountains. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Eloise Sparks Parks

Eloise Sparks Parks

May 29, 2022

Mollie Eloise Sparks Parks transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 29, 2022.  Eloise was born October 14, 1931, in Wilkes County to the late Sanford Louis and Eva Mitchell Sparks. She was a graduate of Union Grove High School and retired from the medical field after 44 years of service in the office of Dr. I. G. Scherer. ...

Flay Burley Renegar

Flay Burley Renegar

May 28, 2022

East Bend

Mr. Flay Burley Renegar, 89, of East Bend, died Saturday, May 28, 2022. He was born on January 21, 1933 in Yadkin County to George Frank and Ruby Caroline Renegar Renegar. Flay was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War.  He attended Richmond Hill Baptist Church whenever his health permitted. He enjoyed gardening...

Rachael Nicole Hutchens

Rachael Nicole Hutchens

May 28, 2022

East Bend – Rachael Nicole Hutchens, 21, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was born October 2, 2000 to Wade Eugene Hutchens, Jr. and Kathy Speer Hutchens. Rachael enjoyed spending time outdoors with her horse named “Black”. She loved watching her brothers play sports and spending time with her best friends, Jeff...