All Obituaries

   Douglas Oneal Ponder, 85, of Yadkinville, NC, entered his heavenly home on August 13, 2021 from Yadkin Nursing and Rehab in Yadkin County.    Douglas was born on July 14, 1936 in Talladega, Alabama.  He was the son of the late Emmett Oneal Ponder and the late Lestine Ponder.    In life, Douglas graduated from Howard College (1954) where he practiced religious studies.  He was a pastor for 50 years before retiring in 2001.  Douglas married the...

   Timothy William Purdy, 43, of Mocksville, NC, departed this world on July 1, 2021 from Forsyth Novant Medical Center.    Tim was born on March 24, 1978 in Onondaga County, NY.  He was the son of Frank Lawrence Purdy and Robin Marie (Lay) Byers.    Tim attended schools in Forsyth County and was self-employed for 20 plus years.  He worked in construction and performed home improvement jobs.  One of Tim’s favorite things in life was...

Mr. HW Sharpe, Jr., (Junior) of Harmony passed away peacefully on June 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Junior was born on December 3, 1942 in Iredell Co., NC, son of the late HW Sharpe Sr., and Hattie (Shore) Sharpe. In life Junior was a tobacco farmer who drove an oil truck for Yadkin oil, and B&J Farm Supply prior to his career in the funeral business with Mackie-Gentry Funeral Home and later Gentry Family Funeral Service. He is survived by his wife of almost...

   The angels carried Robert Allan Healey (Pop) home, June 15, 2021; he was surrounded by family at home. He was born to the late James and Doris (Kilpin) Healey on August 3, 1942 in East Troy, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Debra; children Sheila Healey of East Troy, WI.; Thomas Healey of Janesville, WI; Rose (Barrin) Presnell of Hamptonville, NC; Robert (Meri) Healey of Kaneohe, Hawaii; June Healey of Yadkinville, NC; Harley (Tracy) Healey of Jonesville, NC;...

Gerald A. Ketcham, 92, of Yadkinville, NC; husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021 after an extended illness. He was born on January 8, 1929 on Long Island, NY and he retired at age 62 to Calabash, NC, where he enjoyed golfing with his brother and friends.  Gerald is preceded in death by his son, Gerald Ketcham, Jr.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Louise, his beloved children, Cory Wakulinski, Larry...

Debra Marie (Pearson) Passmore, 40, of High Point, NC, passed away on April 8, 2021. Debra was born June 17, 1980. She was the daughter of the late Jerry Pearson and Kay Roop.  In life Debra graduated from Davie County schools and she earned an Associate’s degree from Davidson Community College.  She worked as a scheduler/dispatcher for Logistics Company of High Point.  Of the many things Debra enjoyed she especially loved her family, arts and crafts, motoXracing and...

   Kathy Ann Stroud, 69, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2021 at Wilkes Senior Village in North Wilkesboro, NC.    Kathy was born May 29, 1951 to William Kenneth and Bernice Stroud.  She was born with Spina Bifida and was a paraplegic.  Despite many challenges, she lived a full life with many hobbies including puzzles, needlepoint, reading, and following sports.  She attended Jonesville School until 8th grade.  When her mother could no longer care...

   Wesley Ray Welborn, 34, of Statesville, NC, died unexpectedly at his home in Iredell County on March 16, 2021.    Wesley was born on September 5, 1986 in Iredell County, North Carolina.  He was the son of the late Wanda Mae Welborn and Linden Charles Welborn.    In life Wesley received his education at North Iredell High School.  He worked as an electrician and carpenter.   Wesley is survived by his father Linden Welborn, and his three...

   Carla Marie (Adams) Troutman, 39, of Lexington, NC, entered her heavenly home on March 3, 2021.    Carla was born April 2, 1981 in Bluefield, WV.  She was the daughter of Brenda Adams who survives her.  In addition to her mother, Carla is survived by a son Chad Keene, daughters Arizona Keene and Skyla Keene, a brother Cory Freeman, a sister Anastasia Simpson, and 2 grandchildren Katlyn Barrier and Karson Barrier.    Carla is preceded in death by...

   Cody Bryan Wilson, 28, of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, entered his heavenly home on February 5, 2021 at his residence in Brunswick County.    Cody was born August 10, 1992 in Forsyth County, NC.  He was the son of Donna Carol (Hardee) Wilson and the late Charles Jeffrey Wilson.  In addition to his father, Cody is preceded in death by his grandparents Bill and Dorothy Jean Wilson.    In life Cody attended Brunswick county schools.  He was of the...