Obituaries

Patricia Lineberry Adams

Patricia Lineberry Adams

Dec 5, 2020

Winston Salem Ms. Patricia Ann Lineberry Adams, 81, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. Ms. Adams was born January 31, 1939 in Yadkin County to Foyster and Opal Warren Lineberry. She was a loving, kind soul who cherished her family and was loved by many. In addition to her parents, Ms. Adams was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret...

Erik Grasen Davis

Erik Grasen Davis

Dec 5, 2020

East Bend – Erik Grasen Davis, 59, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. He was born December 1, 1961 in Yadkin County to the late Donald Gray Davis and Grace Yvonne Taylor Davis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Daniel Elijah Davis. Surviving is his wife, Crystal Burchette Davis; daughter, Elizabeth Grace...

Rebecca D. Hobson

Rebecca D. Hobson

Dec 3, 2020

East Bend Ms. Rebecca D. Hobson, 72, “Aunt B”, of East Bend, passed away peacefully December 3, 2020 and Woltz Hospice in Dobson, NC. She was born on May 30, 1948 to Weldon “Hop” and Frances “Sissie” Matthews Hobson. She attended East Bend High School and began her career in banking while in her senior year. She served the people...

Mary Leigh Harrison Cheek Collins

Mary Leigh Harrison Cheek Collins

Dec 3, 2020

Yadkinville-  Mary Leigh Harrison Cheek Collins was born in the Center Community of Yadkin County on December 27, 1927 to Montgomery Lee and Madie Caudle Harrison.  Mrs. Collins was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She displayed her servant’s heart by taking care of the needs of others especially the sick.  She retired from Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital...

Patricia Dixon Phillips

Patricia Dixon Phillips

Dec 3, 2020

Yadkinville Mrs. Patricia Ann Dixon Phillips, 69, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Willowbrook Health Care. Mrs. Phillips was born April 20, 1951 in Rowan County to Howard and Margaret Hutchens Dixon. She was a member of South Oak Ridge Baptist Church where she served as Choir Director for many years. Mrs. Phillips owned and operated Pat’s Beauty Salon...

Charles Augusta Stone

Charles Augusta Stone

Dec 1, 2020

Yadkinville Mr. Charles Augusta Stone, 77, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home. Mr. Stone was born September 25, 1943 in Surry County to D.W. and Lucille Wagoner Stone. He was a member of South Oak Ridge Baptist Church and retired from RJ Reynolds with 40 years of service. Mr. Stone enjoyed golfing and spending time with his...

Linda Caudle Pinnix

Linda Caudle Pinnix

Nov 30, 2020

Boonville Mrs. Linda Kaye Caudle Pinnix, 74, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. Mrs. Pinnix was born July 23, 1946 in Forsyth County to Glenn and Nellie Casstevens Caudle. She enjoyed reading and watching the Food Network. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pinnix was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Allen Pinnix; and a daughter, Ginger Pinnix McCann....

Barbara Ireland Holmes

Barbara Ireland Holmes

Nov 30, 2020

Barbara Ireland Holmes passed away Nov. 30, from complications of COVID-19. Barbara was born May 13, 1932 in Yadkin County to Jessie Brandon Ireland and William Nelson Ireland. Barbara dedicated her professional life to public school teaching and impacted the lives of countless students attending the Yadkin County Public Schools. She also developed a nationally recognized volunteer reading program for...

Buddy Lee Rhodes

Buddy Lee Rhodes

Nov 29, 2020

Boonville

Mr. Buddy Lee Rhodes, 72, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Rhodes was born March 4, 1948 in Kannapolis, NC to Nathaniel and Anna Lou Grogan Rhodes.  He was a member of Old Fashion Baptist Church.  Mr. Rhodes was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam War.  He was a...

Mary Charles Jones Gentry

Mary Charles Jones Gentry

Nov 29, 2020

Gentry

Jonesville- Mrs. Mary Charles Jones Gentry, 76, of Jonesville, NC went home to be with Jesus on November 29, 2020.  She was born July 7, 1944 in Yadkin County to the late Charles Thomas and Opal Mathis Jones.  She was married to Billy J. Gentry, the absolute love of her life.  Bill passed away in February 2019 and Mary...

Lisa Kay Steelman Jester

Lisa Kay Steelman Jester

Nov 28, 2020

Lisa Kay Steelman Jester, 55, passed away Saturday November 28, 2020. She was born November 8, 1965 in Forsyth County to George Locksley Steelman and Peggy Poindexter Steelman. Mrs. Jester enjoyed scrapbooking she taught Sunday school to the young kids and she also sung in the choir at Huntsville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father; brother...

Franklin Arvil Groce

Franklin Arvil Groce

Nov 26, 2020

Groce Yadkinville – Franklin “Red” Arvil Groce, 74, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born August 29, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Arvil Wilford Groce and Archie Bell Cave Groce. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his children, Bruce Franklin Groce and Ginger Ruth Groce; brother, Bobby Groce. Surviving is...

Carolyn Gaye Tucker Leatherman

Carolyn Gaye Tucker Leatherman

Nov 26, 2020

Mrs. Carolyn Gaye Tucker Leatherman, 73, passed away Thursday November 26, 2020.  Mrs. Leatherman was born February 8, 1947 in Surry County to John Walter and Alice Hayes Tucker.  She was a charter member of Peace Haven Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir for many years.  Mrs. Leatherman was an amazing cook, making the best biscuits and gravy. ...

Billy Odell Adams

Billy Odell Adams

Nov 26, 2020

Billy Odell Adams, age 89, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born on February 19, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Odell and Lucille Adams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Paul Hugh Adams. He is survived by his children, Debbie (Steve) Newsome, and Terry Adams; grandson, Corey Adams; sisters,...

Eloise Stokes Myers

Eloise Stokes Myers

Nov 24, 2020

Myers Hamptonville – Eloise Stokes Myers, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was born February 13, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late John Henry Stokes and Mary Bates Stokes. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Sanford Theodore “S.T.” Myers; four brothers; four sisters. Surviving is her son, Dennis (Kathy)...

Michael Wayne Kahill

Michael Wayne Kahill

Nov 24, 2020

Michael Wayne Kahill, 64, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020. He was born February 4, 1956 in El Paso, Texas to Reginald Wayne Kahill and Kay Lynn Kahill. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Sharon Tucker Kahill; daughter, Katie (Bryan) Landress; his sister, Angela (Greg) Kahill Bodenhamer; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lee C. Tucker and Juanita...

Tricsi Maleni Sierra Torres

Tricsi Maleni Sierra Torres

Nov 23, 2020

Tricsi Meleni Sierra Torres, 24, passed away Monday November 23, 2020. She was born September 26, 1996 in Forsyth County to Ruben Sierra Vera and Fandila Torres Hernandez. Surviving are her parents, sister Mia Regules Torres, brother Esteban Valdespino Torres; and many other special family and friends. Ms. Torres will be able for viewing from 12:00 – 1:00 PM Friday...

Dewie Kirk

Dewie Kirk

Nov 23, 2020

Dewie Kirk, 86, passed away Monday November 23, 2020. He was born April 17, 1934 in Martin County Kentucky to the late John Kirk and Ella Moore Kirk. Mr. Kirk served in the US Navy. Mr Kirk was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Janet Leigh Cumpston. Surviving are his wife Leina Kirk; children Teresa (Greg) Preece, Angela...

Mary Colie Wooten

Mary Colie Wooten

Nov 21, 2020

Wooten East Bend-Mary C Wooten, 87, daughter of Sherman and Lola Colie of Lenoir County passed away November 21, 2020 peacefully. She graduated from New Hope High School in 1951 and Guilford College in 1955. She taught school for 37 years, mostly in Yadkin County. She was married to Thomas Y Wooten in 1958. She moved to Yadkin County where...

Lois King Blackburn

Lois King Blackburn

Nov 20, 2020

Hamptonville Lois Matilda King Blackburn of Hamptonville passed away Friday, November 20th, 2020. Ms. Blackburn was born November 2, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Eugene and Martha Brannon King. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by two sisters, Bernice King Powers and Ruby King Reavis; a brother, Franklin King; and her best friend and...