All Obituaries

Mrs. Ruth Snow Staley, 81, passed away on May 25, 2022, peacefully in her sleep at her home in East Bend, NC after a courageous battle with Dementia/Alzheimer's. Ruth won the battle with breast cancer but the insidious disease of Dementia and Alzheimer's was a battle not to be won. Ruth was born on May 15, 1941, in Dobson, NC to John Daniel Snow and Mary Emma Snow. She graduated from Dobson High School and retired from WFBGSM. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years,...

2 Timothy 4:6-8 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.   Ms. Linda Parks, age 74, of East Bend, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.  Ms. Parks was...

Mr. Danny Johnson, age 67, of East Bend, passed away on Tuesday April 26, 2022. Mr. Johnson was born on November 15, 1954 in Forsyth County to Holbert Johnson and Mazie Hutchison Johnson. He was preceded in death by his father Holbert Johnson, Aunt Louise Johnson, and Uncle Ervin Johnson. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother Mazie Johnson, Aunt Carol Johnson, Uncle Lynn (Doris) Johnson, numerous cousins, and a world of neighbors and friends. A graveside service for Mr. Johnson...

Mr. Norman Andrew Shore, age 78, of East Bend, passed away on Friday April 22, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on October 15, 1943, in Forsyth County to the late John B. Shore and Elsie Pauline Voss. After graduating East Bend High School, he joined the army and was stationed in Germany. He retired from RJ Reynolds after 32 years of service while working with Wachovia Electric Co., where he wired the first Smart House in NC. He also earned his pilot’s license,...

Mr. Curtis lee Jester, age 66, of Pinnacle, passed away on Friday April 22, 2022. Mr. Jester was born on November 3, 1955 in Forsyth County to the late Curlie Lee Jester and Edna Johnson Jester. Those left to cherish his memory are one daughter Jessica (Travis) Dixon of King; one brother Dale Jester of Pinnacle; one grandson Cooper Allen Dixon; and a niece Samantha Nicole Jester.  

Mrs. Kimberly Carlene Parsons, age 56, of Sparta, passed away on Friday April 22, 2022 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Parsons was born on August 9, 1965 in Broward County, Florida to the late Lawrence Berry and Margaret Mack, In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter Rebecca Plitt. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband in Christ Mitchell Ray Kenny of Galax; one son James Parsons of West Jefferson; one brother Larry Berry of Florida; three sisters...

Mrs. Dorothy Dixon Collins, age 83, of Elkin, passed away on Thursday April 21, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Collins was born on December 21, 1938 in Calloway County, KY to the late Henry Dixon and Ethel Duncan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Harley Collins Sr. and a son Danny Collins. Those left to cherish her memory are one son Harley (Teresa) Collins Jr. of Winston Salem; two daughters Gale (Stanley) Wilson of Elkin and Lisa (Michael)...

Mrs. Edna Spillman Lane, age 71, of East Bend, passed away on Sunday April 17, 2022 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Lane was born on October 3, 1950 in Forsyth County to the late Thomas Spillman and Mary Edelman Spillman. Those left to cherish her memory are a son Adam (Lynn) Lane of East Bend; a brother Thomas Spillman of Yadkinville; a sister Ruth Spillman of Galax, VA; a grandson Takota Jared of East Bend; and a life long friend Gray Lane. Service for Mrs. Lane will be...

Mr. Gerald Wade Zachary, age 80, of East Bend, passed away on April 5, 2022 at his home. Mr. Zachary was born on April 28, 1941 in the Union Cross Community of Yadkin County. Gerald was soft-spoken, kind hearted, and slow to anger. He was preceded in death by his mother Winifred Speaks, step-father Marshall Speaks, and nephew Mark Johnson. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Jaynie Johnson Zachary of the home; a daughter Shannon (Keith) Adams of Yadkinville; a...

Mrs. Melissa Ann Olguin, 50 of Boonville passed away on April 4, 2022 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 3, 1971 to the late Marcus O'Neal and Mary Jane Hayes. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Hugo Ruiz Olguin of the home, two sons Junior Lee Olguin of South Carolina and Hugo Edward Olguin of Boonville, daughter Jessica Olguin of La Grange, and two grandchildren Nevaeh Faith Eubanks and Joshua Dail Herring. Huff Funeral Home is respectfully...