Obituaries
John Anderson Hauser
Feb 14, 2021
John Anderson Hauser, “J. A.”,80, of East Bend passed away at his home Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was born in the Flint Hill community of Yadkin County on January 4, 1941, to the late Turner Wesley and Edith Hobson Hauser and is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Linda Norman Hauser; son, Greg (Laurie) Hauser; daughter, Johnna...
William Henry Trivette
Feb 14, 2021
William Henry Trivette, 87, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was born May 14, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late Ed and Ola Norman Trivette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Aubrey Trivette. Henry is survived by his wife of 66 years, Pearl Wells Trivette; son, David William (Sandy) Trivette; daughter,...
Jessie Wayne Marshall
Feb 13, 2021
Elkin Mr. Jessie “Wayne” Marshall, 79, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home. Mr. Marshall was born August 6, 1941 in Surry County to John Everette and Pauline Hayes Marshall. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, Mr. Marshall was preceded in death by a sister, Jeanettie Layell. He is survived by his loving wife...
Doris Speer Gunter
Feb 13, 2021
Mocksville Mrs. Doris Speer Gunter, 92, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Willowbrook Rehab Center. Mrs. Gunter was born May 19, 1928 in Yadkin County to Eriv and Myrtle Collins Speer. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and enjoyed quilting and word searches. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gunter was preceded in death by her husband,...
Ruby Jane Groce Eddleman Powe
Feb 13, 2021
Mocksville Ruby Jane Groce Eddleman Powe, 74, passed away on Saturday February 13, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on August 28, 1946 in Yadkin County, NC; daughter of the late; David Groce and Laura Beamon Groce. Other than her parents, son, Allen Robert Eddleman and a granddaughter, Emily Jane Eddleman. Survivors include her loving husband,...
Karmen Jensen Buie
Feb 13, 2021
Ms. Karmen Jensen Buie, 24, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Thomasville Medical Center. Karmen was born July 9, 1996 in Forsyth County to David Raye Buie, Jr. and Teresa Hudspeth Buie. She was a graduate of Starmount High School, where she was a cheerleader and played softball. Karmen had an infectious smile that would light up a room....
Jerry Keith Kimmer
Feb 12, 2021
Yadkinville – Jerry Keith Kimmer, 59, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born January 1, 1962 in Yadkin County. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Garvey Hayes, maternal grandmother, Mae Greer Hayes; paternal grandfather, Willis Green Kimmer; paternal grandmother, Ethel Mosteller Kimmer. Mr. Kimmer worked with the Town of Mocksville Maintenance Dept. for several...
Nellie Snow Bullin
Feb 11, 2021
Boonville Mrs. Nellie Ruth Snow Bullin, 86, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at SECU Hospice Care Center. Mrs. Bullin was born May 9, 1934 in Yadkin County to Charlie and Alma Driver Snow. She was a lifelong member of Charity Baptist Church. Mrs. Bullin enjoyed camping and hiking with her husband. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bullin was...
Andrew David Brooks
Feb 10, 2021
Andrew David Brooks, 60, passed away on Wednesday February 10, 2021 at Maine Medical Center in Portland Maine. He was born on April 19, 1960 in Yadkin County, NC; son of the late; Bobby Glenn Brooks and Jo Ann Simpson Brooks. He is survived by his sister Shelia (Mike) Weathers, and nephews; Matthew Weathers and Brooks (Kelsey) Weathers. Andy attended...
Louise Southard Trivette
Feb 9, 2021
Mocksville Mrs. Nancy Louise Southard Trivette, 80, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her family. Mrs. Trivette was born February 24, 1940 in Yadkin County to Clarence Conway and Dora Vanhoy Southard. She was a member of Northwood Baptist Church and dearly loved her church family. She retired from...
Susan Lashmit Wadkins
Feb 7, 2021
Winston Salem Mrs. Susan Diane Lashmit Wadkins, 66, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Kernersville Medical Center. Mrs. Wadkins was born August 31, 1954 in Forsyth County to Fred and Mildred Day Lashmit. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wadkins was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby H. Wadkins; a sister, Joann Wishon; and four brothers, Paul Lashmit,...
Melba Prim Hutchens
Feb 7, 2021
Melba Prim Hucthens,98, passed away on Sunday February 7, 2021 at Yadkin Nursing Center. She was born on September 3, 1922 in Yadkin County, NC; daughter of the late; Roy Johnson Prim and Ila Rose Vestal Prim. Other than her parents, her husband, Charlie Franklin Hutchens, 2 stepsons, Francis “Skip” Hutchens and Charles Dan Hutchens, sister, Laverne Prim Matthews, brother,...
Harold Dean Chandler
Feb 6, 2021
East Bend – Harold Dean Chandler, 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 6, 2021. He was born August 23, 1949 in Yadkin County to the late Gurney and Esther Hawks Chandler. Dean was the founder of Believers Baptist and was their Pastor for over 15 years. He loved his church and his church family. Dean...
Blanche Bernice Hill
Feb 6, 2021
Blanche Bernice “Big Momma” Hill, 88, gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was born October 15, 1933 in Davie County to the late Helius Cuthrell and Louise Tomlin Harding. She was a life-long member or Tabernacle United Church of Christ where she served as a Gospel Choir member, Deaconess, Missionary, and enjoyed going to anybody’s revival....
Jimmy Lee "Johnny" Revels
Feb 4, 2021
Jimmy Lee “Johnny” Revels, 74, passed away Thursday February 4, 2021. He was born January 13, 1947 in Davie County to the late William Leroy Revels and Annie Mae Turner Revels. He was a lifelong member of Davie County in the Chinquapin Community. He was employed at J. M. McKnight and sons for many years then retired from Sheffield Lumber...
James Henry Cheek
Feb 3, 2021
Winston-Salem – James Henry Cheek, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born September 3, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Joseph and Rachel Stokes Cheek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Johnson Cheek; brother, Bobby Cheek. Surviving are his children, Greg Cheek, Angela Cheek; grandchildren, Joshua (Christian) Robertson,...
Dennis Welborn
Feb 2, 2021
Dennis Welborn passed away on February 2, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center, due to complications of COVID-19. Dennis was born on June 2, 1956 to the late Ralph and Beatrice Brooks Welborn. He was of the Baptist Faith. Dennis loved spending time with his daughters, grandchildren and siblings. He was a hard worker and a great carpenter. In his 45...
John "Johnny" Franklin Eldridge, Sr.
Feb 2, 2021
John “Johnny” Franklin Eldridge, Sr., passed away on Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Pruitt Health Care in Elkin. He was born in Surry County on December 20, 1938; Son of the late Haston Eldridge, and Mongielee Wiles Eldridge Durham. He was preceded in death, by His wife; Louise Coram Eldridge, 2 sisters; Tina Harn and Mary Lee Vogler. John loved...
Bill Joe Carter
Feb 1, 2021
Bill Joe Carter passed away on February 1, 2021 at Woltz Hospice Home. Bill was born on February 2, 1933 to the late Ralph Lake and Lina Vestal Carter. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Helen Burgess. Bill enjoyed spending time outdoors and loved to fish. He was a proud United States Veteran of the US Army....
Betty Jean Hinshaw Trivette
Feb 1, 2021
Mrs. Betty Jean Hinshaw Trivette, 89, gained her heavenly wings on Monday February 1, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, ICU. She was born in the Fall Creek area of Yadkin County on February 1 1932; Daughter of the late Oscar Gorrell Hinshaw and Florence Alice Hobson Hinshaw. Betty was a member of Charity Baptist Church and faithfully attended...