Obituaries
Barbara Money Royal
Jan 20, 2021
Barbara Money Royal, age 88, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was born July 12, 1932 in Iredell County to the late Fred Monroe Money and Helen Lewis Money. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James E. “Jim” Royal; her brother, Richard Money; nieces and nephews, Barbara (Bob) Amato, Cathy Hayes-Harris, Rick Money, Don (Melissa) Money,...
Anne Davis McKnight
Jan 19, 2021
YADKINVILLE – Anne Davis McKnight 92, peacefully passed away on January 19, 2021. Mrs. McKnight was born March 23, 1928, in Forbush, NC to the late Houston Thomas Davis and Daisy Shermer Davis. She received a Bachelor of Music in Piano at Woman’s College (University of NC-Greensboro). After graduating she returned to her home in the Forbush community. There she...
Charles William Shoemaker
Jan 19, 2021
Rev. Charles William Shoemaker, 88, of Hamptonville, NC formerly of Henderson, NC passed away on January 19, 2021 at his son's home. He was born in Virginia on January 16, 1933; son of the late Mary Meadows Shoemaker, he was also, preceded in death by his wife, Marsha Kay Shoemaker, a daughter; Barbara Jean Fulkner and several siblings. Survivors include...
Glenn Hugh Epley
Jan 19, 2021
YADKINVILLE- Mr. Glenn Hugh Epley, 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home. He was born July 10, 1939 in Davidson County to the late Carl and Nettie Epley. Mr. Epley was retired with 30 years of service, and received several awards, from the NC Department of Correction. He also worked several years with the Davidson County...
Garnett Elizabeth Baker Mickles
Jan 18, 2021
Garnett Baker Mickles, 89, of Boonville North Carolina went to be with the Lord at the Mountain Valley Hospice House on January 18th 2021. Garnett was born in Surry County on June 22, 1931. She graduated from Boonville High School in 1949 and married Marvin Mickles on January 5th, 1951. Garnett was proceeded in death by her parents Carl and...
Fred William Gentle
Jan 17, 2021
Mocksville – Fred William Gentle, 92, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born March 26, 1928 in Iredell County to the late John Hix Gentle and Lessie Myers Gentle. Fred retired from Mclean Trucking after 33 years of service and logged over 7 million miles. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a master gardener and bee keeper. In...
Peggy Huff Day
Jan 17, 2021
Peggy Huff Day, age 79, and Mary Regina Day, age 52, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. Peggy was born November 20, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Grover Aquilla Huff, and Bernice Irene Hunter Huff. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by a grandson, David Day Jr. Peggy is survived by her husband, Charles...
Mary Regina Day
Jan 17, 2021
Peggy Huff Day, age 79, and Mary Regina Day, age 52, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. Peggy was born November 20, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Grover Aquilla Huff, and Bernice Irene Hunter Huff. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by a grandson, David Day Jr. Peggy is survived by her husband, Charles...
Grace Catherine Brown Miller
Jan 17, 2021
Grace Catherine Brown Miller, 95, passed away Sunday January 17, 2021. She was born March 16, 1925 in Yadkin County to the late Pet Jackson Brown and Mamie Murphy Brown. Mrs. Miller was a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church where she had perfect attendance for over 50 years until her declining health. She loved to work in...
Joann Long Kochman
Jan 17, 2021
JoAnn Long Kochman, 85, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was born April 19, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Eugene Gladson Long and Geneva Amanda Tucker Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Kochman, her sister, Betty Gene...
Inez Murphy Webb
Jan 16, 2021
Webb East Bend-Carolyn Inez Murphy Webb, 77, of East Bend, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born in Yadkin County on January 12, 1944 to Charlie and Edna Beane Murphy. She was a lifetime active member of Shady Grove UMC. Inez was an avid gardener and she loved to travel. Her life was being a chauffeur to Robby...
Robert "Buster" Allen Harris
Jan 16, 2021
Hamptonville Mr. Robert “Buster” Harris departed this life Saturday, January 16, 2021 with complications from dementia at Carolina Pines of Greensboro. Buster was born in Union Grove, NC on October 5, 1941 to the late Rob Allen and Evelyn Vanhoy Harris. He lived in northern Iredell County until marrying in 1965 where he then moved to the Swan Creek community...
Donald "Donnie" Gray Messick
Jan 15, 2021
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Pfafftown- Donnie was born in Davie County to the late Glenn and Willie Mae Messick. At a young age Donnie was working on a dairy farm, priming tobacco, and picking cotton. While he attended school, he played basketball and baseball. He graduated from Davie County High School. Donnie was a veteran of the US Army where he served during...
Abigail Elizabeth Barron
Jan 11, 2021
Hamptonville Ms. Abigail Elizabeth Barron, 21, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021. Abigail was born November 24, 1999 in Davie County to Chad & Anne Barron. She grew up in Hamptonville and later moved to Raleigh. She was a graduate of NC State University with a degree in History & Anthropology and she dreamed of being a Museum Curator. Abigail...
Lorene Pearl Driver Murphy
Jan 9, 2021
Lorene Pearl Driver Murphy, 91, passed away on Saturday January 9, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 20, 1929 in Wilkes County, NC; daughter of the late; Lonnie Franklin Driver and Lessie Elizabeth Combs Driver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Thad Murphy, a daughter, Donna Jean Rose, three...
John Clifton Rutledge
Jan 8, 2021
John Clifton Rutledge, age 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born June 17, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Evan Monroe Rutledge and Minnie Carter Rutledge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Violet Williams Rutledge; brother, Thurmond Rutledge;...
James Richard Hauser
Jan 8, 2021
James “Richard” Hauser, 65, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, January 8, 2021. Richard was born in Yadkin County to the late William Jamie “Jimmy” Hauser and Mary Annie Hutchens Hauser. Most importantly to Richard, he was born again, accepting Jesus as his Savior, on March 8, 1978. He is survived by his wife of over 42...
Lucy Byrd Shaffner
Jan 6, 2021
Lucy Byrd Shaffner, age 87, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was born March 27, 1933 in Wilkes County to the late Charlie and Elmina Sebastian Byrd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Shaffner; one brother, and four sisters; son-in-law, Buddy Faries. She is survived by her children, David (Rosalene) Shaffner,...
Edward Young Hardy
Jan 5, 2021
On January 5, 2021, Edward Young Hardy, loving husband and father of two children passed away at the age of 68 at Woltz Hospice home in Dobson. Eddie was born on August 7, 1952 in Surry County to Glen and Ruth Hardy. He grew up in the Fall Creek Community where he attended Fall Creek Elementary School and was a...
James "Jim" Leonard Boles
Jan 5, 2021
James (Jim) Leonard Boles, affectionately known as “Papa” to his grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as many others; passed away the morning of January 5, 2021 to be with his Lord and Savior. Jim was born on October 17th, 1934 to the late Hubert & Elizabeth Boles. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Shirley Nicks...