Mary Frances Breeden Tucker, 86, of Pilot Mountain, passed away at her home July 24, 2021. Born April 26, 1935, she was the daughter of Clarence Soley and Carrie Painter Breeden. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, a son, William Heck McLean, Jr. (Tina); four daughters and sons-in-law, Billye McLean Waters, (Terry) of Claudville, Va., Sabrina Catherine Larson (John) of Cape Coral, Fla, Carrie Lee Anderson (Greg) of Ashburn, Va., Tonya McLean Lawson (Travis) of Pilot Mountain; ten...

Jerry Stephen Allen, 75, of Pinnacle, passed away at his home, July 23, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 7, 1946, he was the son of William Harrison and Dorothy Griffith Allen. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Myrtle Patricia Bourne Allen; three sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen Ross (Wendy) Allen, Jeremiah Bradley (Ashlyn) Allen, Patrich Griffith Allen; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa (John) Peoples; twelve grandchildren, JoHanna Rintaniemi, Danny...

Hilda “Claudine” Childress Beck, 78, of Siloam, passed into heavenly peace, July 18, 2021. Born May 19, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Claude Childress and Hazel Simmons Vaughn. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 49 years, Roger Beck; her son and daughter-in-law, Jason (Sheri) Beck; her daughter, Alice Cockerham and partner, Kelsey Banks; six grandchildren, Dylan Hawks and partner, Maison Garland, Sarah Cockerham and partner, Daniel Jordan, Joseph...

Rachel Bessie Frans Wright, 95, of Westfield, passed peacefully away, July 17, 2021, at Hinkle Hospice House. Born June 1, 1926, she was the daughter of Robert and Bessie Jessup Frans. She leaves behind to cherish a multitude of memories, her daughter and son-in-law, Donna W. (Bobby) Wood; a sister and brother-in-law, Jackie F. (Wayne) Nester; four grandchildren, Nicholas (Ashley) Wood, Stephanie (David) Wilkins, Meredith Chilton and fiancée, Chris, Eric (Brandy) Chilton; eight...

September 4,1927- July 15, 2021 On Thursday July 15, 2021, Willie Gray Lane, devoted husband of 76 yrs., father and grandfather, great grandfather and great- great grandfather passed away at the age of 93. He was born September 4,1927, in Surry County NC, to the late Marvin Gray Lane and Tennie Baker Lane. Prior to his retirement he was employed for Federal Crop Insurance where he was a USDA District Manager. Mr. Lane enjoyed writing stories and wood working. He was a faithful member of...

Carl Gaither Flinchum, 97, of Pilot Mountain, passed peacefully in his sleep, July 14, 2021. Born October 27, 1923, he was the son of E. G. and Hettie Denny Flinchum. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn F. (Ron) Hoover; four sons, Steve Paddock, Robert Donald Paddock, Michael David Paddock and Terry Flinchum (N.Y.); two sisters, Betty Flinchum and JoAnn Flinchum Trudick (Nick); brother-in-law and sister-in-law Elaine Flinchum; ten grandchildren;...

Linda Ann Jones was the oldest of four children born to Jim and Louise Jones on July 19, 1955. She passed away peacefully on Monday morning, July 12, at her home in Pinnacle, following an extensive battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her family. At an early age, Linda’s musical talent became apparent to her parents and piano lessons were started. She was highly involved in music throughout her public-school life. After graduating from South Stokes High School, Linda...

Robert Wayne Jessup, 92, of Pilot Mountain, passed away peacefully at Woltz Hospice Home on July 8, 2021. Born July 9, 1928, the son of Robert and Drucilla Cook Jessup. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, two sons and daughters-in-law: Brent (Kathy) Jessup, Chet (Sharon) Jessup, and two grandchildren, Austin Robert Jessup and Elizabeth Marion Jessup, two sisters Nell J. Baker (Bill) and Gail J. Durham; and two very special nieces, Jan Sawyers and Sharon Martin. Wayne was preceded in...

We celebrate the life of Rebecca Olene Rierson Wilson, who joined her loving husband, Harry Washington Wilson, Jr. on July 7th, 2021.  When we look back on the rich life she lived, we believe she would look down from heaven and say, “I was grateful for my time on this earth.  I enjoyed my work at Hanes Mill, but I enjoyed my retirement more.   I loved my brothers, Robert and Fred; their spouses Lena and June; and their children and grandchildren.  My family...

September 24,1942- July 5, 2021 On Monday July 5, 2021, Nellie “Irene” Niten Calhoun, devoted wife and mother passed away at the age of 78. She was born September 24,1942, in Patrick County, VA to the late Joseph Otto Niten and Nannie Young Niten.  Mrs. Calhoun was self-employed entrepreneur where she and her family ran a family farm. Mrs. Calhoun enjoyed, gardening and spending time with family and friends Nellie is survived by two sons, Johnnie Dee Calhoun Jr. (Lee Ann)...