All Obituaries

Mr. Kevin Rucker Sr., age 48 of East Bend passed away on Sunday April 15, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Rucker was born on February 23, 1970 in Forsyth County to James Rucker and Joann Rucker. He was preceded in death by his father James Rucker and two sisters Rhonda Rucker and Alesia Brown. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Lisa Rucker of the home; one son Milton Kevin Rucker Jr. and wife Carrie of East Bend; four daughters Sherry Rucker...

Mrs. Ada Phillips, 78, of Advance passed away on April 15, 2018. She was born on June 5, 1939 in Smith County, Texas to the late Max and Dorothy Shipp. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Virginia R. Mabe, age 89 of Tobaccoville crossed over peacefully to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, April 8, 2018. She was born February 26, 1929 in Stokes County to the late Kemp Taylor and Viola Whittington Gillispie. She was a long-standing member of Middlecross Baptist Church. After Retiring from Carolina Narrow Fabric Company, she was a devoted in-home caretaker, who loved spending time outdoors in her garden and cooking in the kitchen. Virginia loved spending time...

Mr. Tommy David Ridings, age 62 of Tobaccoville passed away on Monday April 2, 2018. Mr. Ridings was born on January 22, 1956 in Forsyth County to the late Willie Ridings and Bertha manning Ridings. Those left to cherish his memory are two sons David Ridings of King and Nathan Ridings and wife Courtney of Jonesville; two brothers Harold Ridings and wife Bertha of Winston Salem and Billy Ridings of Yadkinville; and two sisters Ruth Watts of Tobaccoville and Connie Hauser of...

Mr. Robert Douglas (Doug) Crosby, 59, of Connelly Springs passed away on March 6, 2018 at Carolina Rehab Center of Burke after complications from pneumonia. Mr. Crosby was born on May 16, 1958 to the late Willard Lee and Gertrude Lambert Crosby in Augusta, GA. He was an Eagle Scout, a member of Morganton First Church of God, a Mason, a member of Burke County GOP. Recently he was a GOP consultant on the campaigns of Congressman Mark Meadows and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest. Those...

Mr. Donald Lee Gregory, 50, of Dobson, passed away on March 5, 2018 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Gregory was born on December 9, 1967 to the late Sherman Lee and Patsy Ruth Caudle Gregory in Surry County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Debbie Sue Gregory. Those left to cherish his memory are: his wife Theamutis Lee Gregory; son Daniel Lee Gregory; daughter Danyelle Gregory; adopted daughter Denise Ruth Bobbitt Wright, and son-in-law...

Roger Clinton Atkins, 76, passed away at home in Mt. Airy on March 4, 2018. He was born November 29, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elzevan and Bertie (Dollyhigh) Atkins; his brothers, Aubrey, Elbert, Herbert, Garnett; and his sister, Hattie Lou Davis. Roger is survived by his wife of 54 years, Norma Jean (Quesinberry) Atkins; his son, Rodney; and daughter, Tonya. He is also survived by his sister, Sally Key. Roger was a veteran and part of the 82nd Airborne...

Jess R. Willard, age 90, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Mr. Willard was born in Yadkin County on July 9, 1927 to William Robert and Bessie Carter Willard. He served in the US Army during WWII, including a tour of duty in Germany. During the Veteran’s Day service at Union Cross Friends Meeting this past November 12, he was presented the medals due him for his service. In addition to the medals he was recognized for excellent marksmanship on all weapons from rifles to...

Mrs. Doris Foster, age 90 passed away on Saturday February 17, 2018 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. Mrs. Foster was born on December 30, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Clyde Wooten and Blanche Hunt Wooten. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Chester Foster; one son Rex Foster; three brothers; and one sister. Those left to cherish her memory are a daughter Cathy (Bobby) Carter of East Bend; one son Donnie Foster of...

Mr. Richard Hartz, age 98 of East Bend passed away on Friday February 16, 2018 at the Brian Center in Winston Salem. Mr. Hartz was born in Alleghany County PA on November 30, 1919 to the late Warren Binbent and Romaine Newcomer Hartz. He was a graduate of South Hills High School and the earned a degree at the University of Pittsburg where he was active with the ROTC program. Upon graduation from the university, he signed up for the Army in WWII, leaving with the rank of...