Obituaries
Jessie "Bud" Lee McEwen
Jan 5, 2021
Jessie “Bud” Lee McEwen, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. He was born December 1, 1957 in Yadkin County to the late Houston Jesse “Bip” McEwen and Dorothy Hall McEwen. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Jeanette “Tootie” Hutchens. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Selena Cheek McEwen;...
Brenda Joyce Johnson Nations
Jan 5, 2021
Hamptonville – Brenda Joyce Johnson Nations, 74, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born November 12, 1946 in Surry County to the late Miles Harding Johnson and Beulah Brooks Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Linda Gail Johnson, Sandra Lea Johnson; sister-in-law, Sang Johnson. Surviving is her brother, Ricky...
Gary Preston Thompson, Sr.
Jan 4, 2021
Gary Preston Thompson, Sr., 71, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021. Mr. Thompson was born September 6, 1949 in Caldwell County to Forris Clifton Thompson and Claudia “Judy” Slate Thompson. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving are his mother Judy Slate Thompson; children Michelle (Daryl) Sharpe, Gary (Heather) Thompson, Jr., Mickey (Anna) Thompson, Michael (Harlee) Thompson, Jenny...
Franklin Delano Wood
Jan 3, 2021
Yadkinville – Franklin Delano Wood, 86, of Lone Hickory Community in Yadkin County, passed away peacefully at Forsyth Hospital on Sunday, January 3, 2021 after fighting COVID-19 since December 10, 2020. He was born in Yadkin County on February 5, 1934 to the late Roy Herbert Wood and Ruby Nevada Hayes Wood. In addition to his parents, he was also...
Elizabeth Tilley Lyle
Jan 2, 2021
Elizabeth Carole Tilley Lyle died January 2, 2021 at Bermuda Commons Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born July 16, 1964, the daughter of Barry and Carolyn Everidge Tilley of Lewisville,NC. She is survived by her parents, daughters Madeline Tilley Lyle and Mary-Margaret Lyle, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Greenville, their dad, Allen Lyle, Greenville, NC. Brother and sister-n-law, Andrew and...
Nannie Sue Evans Williams
Jan 1, 2021
Williams Yadkinville-Nannie Sue Evans Williams, 80, of Yadkinville, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. She was born on November 13, 1940 in Yadkin County to Dick and Hazel Kimmer Evans. She was the fourth child born of six children. Nannie Sue grew up in the Boonville, NC and Shady Grove-Center road community. She was a student at Boonville School. She...
Ralph Vaughn Evans
Dec 31, 2020
Yadkinville- Mr. Ralph V. Evans, 73, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center after a courageous battle against Covid-19. Mr. Evans was born January 24, 1947 in Jonesville North Carolina. He visited many parts of the world both in his private life and while serving in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army during the...
Deborah Jessmer Sharp
Dec 31, 2020
Deborah Lynn Jessmer Sharp, 64, passed away on December 31 at Yadkin Nursing Center in Yadkinville, NC. Debbie was born on February 14, 1956 in Newport News, VA to Ed Jessmer and Ann Snodgrass Jessmer. She spent her childhood in various parts of Ohio. After Ed and Ann divorced, Ann moved to North Carolina with Debbie and younger brother Joe...
Velma Lou Elmes Halsey
Dec 30, 2020
Hamptonville- Mrs. Velma Lou Elmes Halsey passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at her home. She was born in Franklin County, Pa. to the late Harry & Dorothy Smith Elmes. Mrs. Halsey retired with over 20 years of service working at Yadkin Plaza Family Restaurant. She enjoyed writing poetry and crocheting blankets that she would donate to Mountain Valley...
Alton Hobert Haynes
Dec 30, 2020
Jonesville Mr. Alton Hobert Haynes, 82, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Woltz Hospice Care Center. Mr. Haynes was born August 18, 1938 in Yadkin County to Conley and Izella Southard Haynes. In addition to his parents, Mr. Haynes was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Ruth Holbrook Haynes; and a brother, Leo Haynes. He is survived by...
Howard Leslie Miller
Dec 30, 2020
Yadkinville Mr. Howard Leslie Miller, 53, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Woltz Hospice Care Center. Mr. Miller was born December 8, 1967 in Franklin County Indiana to John and Beulah Adams Miller. He enjoyed fishing and working on his truck. In addition to his parents, Mr. Miller was preceded in death by a sister, Mardeania Gibson; and a...
William "Harold" Vestal
Dec 30, 2020
Yadkinville Mr. William “Harold” Vestal, 70, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Vestal was born August 3, 1950 in Forsyth County to Billy and Nellie Willard Vestal. He was a member of Pilot View Friends Church and enjoyed deep sea fishing and watching NASCAR. Mr. Vestal was preceded in death by his parents. He is...
Bobby Lee Liles, Sr.
Dec 30, 2020
Liles Boonville-Bobby Lee Liles, Sr., 68, of Boonville, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He was born on July 5, 1952 to Marvin and Mary Sue Vestal Liles. He was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 34 years of service. Mr. Liles was preceded in death by his father and his first wife,...
Nancy Groce Mackie
Dec 28, 2020
Yadkinville Mrs. Nancy Matilda Groce Mackie, 97, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Mackie was born May 4, 1923 in Yadkin County to Floyd and Bessie Shore Groce. She was a member of Maplewood Baptist Church. Mrs. Mackie enjoyed cooking, traveling, quilting, and playing golf with the Tanglewood ladies. She volunteered with Yadkin Christian Ministries...
Annie Pendry Lynch
Dec 28, 2020
Yadkinville Mrs. Annie Lou Pendry Lynch, 88, went to be with her Lord & Savior and the love of her life, Loyd Lynch, Monday, December 28, 2020. Mrs. Lynch was born July 30, 1932 in Yadkin County to Charlie and Telia Cook Pendry. She graduated from Yadkinville High School in 1951. Mrs. Lynch was a member of Turner’s Creek Baptist...
Betty Jo Vestal Nance
Dec 28, 2020
Yadkinville Mrs. Betty Jo Vestal Nance, 83, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Nance was born October 17, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Charles “Fred” and Mae Reavis Vestal. She was a member of Turner’s Creek Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday school., and served as Church Treasurer as...
Mary Bell Roberts Wagoner
Dec 27, 2020
Boonville Mrs. Mary Bell Roberts Wagoner, 78, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Wagoner was born January 20, 1942 to William and Harriet Kimmer Roberts. She was a member of Gospel Chapel Church and played the piano there for many years. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wagoner was preceded in death by several siblings. She...
Carol Jean Royall Walsh
Dec 27, 2020
Carol Jean Royall Walsh, 75, passed away Sunday December 27, 2020 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Carol was born March 4, 1945 in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late Hubert Royall and Lucille Steelman Royal. Mrs. Walsh was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Clyde Walsh, her twin sister Nancy Joan Royall and two brothers; Michael and Richard Royall...
Claude "Buck" Marion Strickland
Dec 27, 2020
Claude Marion “Buck” Strickland
Mr. Claude Marion “Buck” Strickland, 94, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at McLeod Health in South Carolina. Mr. Strickland was born in Siler City, NC to Claude Bailey and Amanda Fields Strickland. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in World War II and retired from Cone Mills Trucking. After retirement, Mr....
Shirley Swaim Shore
Dec 26, 2020
East Bend Mrs. Shirley Mae Swaim Shore, 84, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Pruitt Healthcare. Mrs. Shore was born June 30, 1936 in Surry County to Thad and Annie Royall Swaim. She was a member of Longtown Holiness Church and retired from Sara Lee Hosiery after 43 years of service. Mrs. Shore loved her family and enjoyed going...
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