Obituaries
Linda Boggs Smith
Mar 5, 2025
Yadkinville – Linda Boggs Smith, 63, was suddenly took from us on March 5, 2025. Linda is the daughter of Lorina Ellen Jane Groce Boggs, and the late Herbert Isom Boggs. Linda enjoyed life by seeking out joy and bringing to others. She had a heart of gold and always found a way to bring happiness to those around her....
Kathleen "Kathy" Osborne Puffenbarger
Feb 10, 2025
Kathleen "Kathy" Osborne Puffenbarger, 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday February 10, 2025. She was born February 19, 1946 to the late James Fielden Osborne and Ellen Marie Honaker Osborne. Kathleen was a faithful supporter of White Plains Friends Church in Mt. Airy. She enjoyed working in the ministry along beside her husband. She...
Peggy Ann Ireland Long
Mar 20, 2025
Peggy Ann Ireland Long, age 80, of Yadkinville, passed away on Thursday, March 20th, 2025 at SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville.
Peggy was born in the Branon community to her parents, Jim and Hattie Wooten Ireland. She was the youngest of three: John Lee Ireland and Sylvia “Sylvie” Porter.
As a kid, Peggy loved walking down to “Aunt Oc’s store” to...
Grace Elaine Lassiter Barnes
Mar 20, 2025
Grace Elaine Lassiter Barnes, 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025. She was born on August 14, 1960, to the late James Oscar Lassiter and Alma Ruth Burkhart Lassiter. Elaine dedicated 12 years of service to Yadkin County as the Board of Elections Director. She found joy in crafting, spending time outside in the spring and summer, and...
Mary Carter Morgan
Mar 19, 2025
Mary Carter Morgan went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 19, 2025 at the age of 83. She was born December 31, 1941 in Surry County to Loyal and Mamie Carter. Mary worked for the Veteran’s Administration for 18 years and later retired from Carolon in Rural Hall. She spent lots of her time reading and studying...
Geneva Ann Sams McKinney
Mar 19, 2025
Geneva Ann Sams McKinney, 81, passed away Wednesday March 19, 2025. She was born November 27, 1943 to the late Robert Sams. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Nathanal Scott McKinney, Sr. She is survived by her children Nate (Margaret) McKinney, Jr., Herbert McKinney, Bobby (Leslie) McKinney, Mary (Richard) Anderson, Patricia (Dustin) Earley; Ashley, James, Brandon,...
Kacie Watts Holbrook
Mar 17, 2025
Ms. Kacie Michelle Watts Holbrook, 31, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born March 24, 1993 to Kimbrough Caudill Watts and Deanna Hutchens Watts. She was preceded in death by her father. Kacie enjoyed making art work, and loved all kinds of animals. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughters, Savana Holbrook, and Regan...
RJ Evans
Mar 16, 2025
Mr. RJ Evans, 91, passed away March 16, 2025. He was born November 26,1933, in Yadkin County to the late John Henry Evans and Lucy Wagoner Evans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Elgabrowny; his brother, Edward (Doris) Evans; and a son-in-law, Steve Caudill. RJ was retired from Chatham Manufacturing. He loved...
Martha Ruth Murphy Hutchens
Mar 15, 2025
Yadkinville - Martha Ruth Murphy Hutchens, 77, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born September 16, 1947. Mrs. Hutchens was a member of Faith Community Baptist Church where she loved singing in the choir and helping with the nursery. In addition to the church choir, she was a member of Sweet Adelines years ago. After 30 years of...
William "Ray" York
Mar 15, 2025
William “Ray” York, 84, of Yadkinville, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his home. Ray was born on December 22, 1940 to the late Luther Clarence York and Celia Mae Adams York.
Ray enjoyed spending as much time as he could outdoors. In the last few years, he especially enjoyed being out on his lawnmower.
In addition to his parents,...
Judy Hobson Campbell
Mar 14, 2025
Mrs. “Judy” Judith Hobson Campbell, 88, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born April 23, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Willie Herman Hobson and Nancy Genevia Mickles Hobson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd Benton Willard; her second husband, Billy Theodore Campbell; her siblings, Thurman Hobson, Dorothy...
James "Donnie" Jenkins
Mar 14, 2025
James "Donnie" Jenkins, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on March 14, 2025 at the age of 69. He leaves behind a legacy of an example on how to be a great man and love with all his heart.
He loved camping, playing bluegrass music, and spending time with family and friends...
Sheloma Welborn Johnson
Mar 12, 2025
Sheloma Welborn Johnson, 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1939, in Yadkin County to the late John Robert Welborn and Wincie Victoria Mathis Welborn.
Mom’s love of helping others was as great as her love for being outdoors. She found solace being in her garden, on the lawn mower, or in the wood...
Christopher (Chris) Byrd Snow
Mar 10, 2025
Christopher (Chris) Byrd Snow, known for his boundless love, generosity, and adventurous spirit, passed away on March 10, 2025. Born on February 10, 1964, he grew up with an early love for the outdoors, nurtured by his time in the Scouts and the hardworking example set by his family. From childhood, he kept his mother on her toes—always into something,...
Sandra Lee Perry Norman
Mar 9, 2025
Yadkinville – Sandra Lee Perry Norman, 72, while peacefully sleeping, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Sunday morning, March 9, 2025. Sandy, daughter of Jesse James Perry and Mary Lily Deans Perry, was born on September 24, 1952, in Goldsboro, NC, and graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1970. Sandy was a devoted Nana to her two...
Shelvie Gregory Creed
Mar 7, 2025
Shelvie G. Creed, 87, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born July 16, 1937, in Yadkin County, to the late Lee Gwyn Gregory and Vella Sparks Gregory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Clarence Hutchens, two brothers, LG Gregory and Hubert Gregory, two sisters, Margie...
Albert Lester Gray Durham
Mar 7, 2025
Albert Lester Gray Durham, 75, passed away Friday March 7, 2025. He was born September 22, 1949 in Surry County to the late Albert Durham and Ida Pernie Ann Wagoner Durham. Mr. Durham enjoyed working in the garden, camping, and spending time with his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Sharon Durham Shore; five siblings. He...
Jane Brewer Groce
Mar 6, 2025
Jane Brewer Groce, 91, passed away on Thursday March 6, 2025. She was born October 22, 1933 in Forsyth County to the late Ernest Gray Brewer and Ruth Lemmons Brewer. Mrs. Groce was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church. She enjoyed to cook and spend time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her...
Avery Lee Poteate
Mar 5, 2025
Mr. Avery Lee Poteate, 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born in Haywood County, NC on July 15, 1941 to the late Edwin Poteate and Louise Pinnix Poteate. After graduating from Yadkinville High School in 1960, he served as a United States Marine from 1960 until 1964. Avery retired as a mechanic for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco...
Mary Sue Vestal Liles
Mar 5, 2025
Mary Sue Vestal Liles, 91, passed away Wednesday March 5, 2025. She was born in Yadkin County to the late Thomas B. Vestal and Nellie Adams Vestal. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Marvin Liles; two sons Bobby Liles, Sr., Marlon “Buddy” Liles; four brothers Marvin Vestal, Arnold Vestal, Zeno Vestal, and Tommy Vestal. Surviving are a...
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