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Dena Marie Carter Todd

Dena Marie Carter Todd

Jan 15, 2025

Yadkinville – Dena Marie Carter Todd, 73, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025. She was born September 14, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late Ralph Monroe Carter and Edith Marie Davis Carter. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther Stanley Todd, Jr.; sisters, Bonnie Brown, Abigail Williams. She is survived by...

David L. Myers, Jr

David L. Myers, Jr

Jan 15, 2025

David Leon Myers Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 17, 1952, in Rowan County to the late Leon and Ethel Hutchens Myers. 

He was a member of Deep Creek Friends Meeting. David was a loving husband, devoted father and the best PawPaw to his grandchildren. He...

Mary Ann Cregger Boles

Mary Ann Cregger Boles

Jan 14, 2025

Mrs. Mary Ann Cregger Boles, 73, passed away on January 14, 2025. She was born on November 15, 1951 in Mercer County, West Virginia, to the late Sidney Berlin Cregger and Helen Kegley Cregger. Mary loved to shop and go to yard sales in her free time. Above all, she enjoyed loving on her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mary...

Jesse Raynard Wood

Jesse Raynard Wood

Jan 14, 2025

Tobaccoville – Jesse Raynard Wood, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025. He was born January 13, 1940 in Wilkes County to the late Dock Wesley Wood and Annie Lee Harris Wood. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Helen Butler; brothers, Bobby Lee Wood, Benny Wood, Bill Wood, and Jack Wood. He...

Edward "Ed" Haynes

Edward "Ed" Haynes

Jan 13, 2025

Mr. Edward “Ed” Haynes, 82, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born in Yadkin County, December 1, 1942, the son of the late Henry Haynes and Pearlie Haynes. He was a member of Faith Community Baptist Church; he loved his church and his church family. Ed enjoyed being outdoors and was a “jack of all trades”. He...

Joe Kelly Hutchens

Joe Kelly Hutchens

Jan 12, 2025

East Bend – Joe Kelly Hutchens, 67, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born May 15, 1957 in Forsyth County to the late Henry Kelly “H.K.” Hutchens and Betty Martin Hutchens. Joe retired from Starmount High School in 2009. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, and always loved going fishing. His pride and joy were his wife, girls, and...

Douglas M. Smith

Douglas M. Smith

Jan 12, 2025

Mr. Douglas M. Smith, 82, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born in Yadkin County on March 8, 1942 to T. Leak Smith and Elva Conrad Smith. Douglas graduated from Yadkinville High School. He retired from R.J. Reynolds after 36 years. Douglas built and raced go-karts for many years. He enjoyed drafting and working in his shop...

Richard Lawrence Thomas

Richard Lawrence Thomas

Jan 8, 2025

*Please see updated visitation information due to the inclement weather*

Rev. Richard Lawrence Thomas, 78 years old, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 8 at 3:20 am. Rev. Thomas was the third son of Elwood (Chuck) Thomas and Lois Mikles Thomas, who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of East Bend High School,...

Treva Draughn Gough

Treva Draughn Gough

Jan 8, 2025

Mrs. Treva Elevena Draughn Gough, 100, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was born September 29, 1924 in Yadkin County to the late Brady Thomas Draughn and Effie Rochella Plowman Draughn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Harold Gough; a brother, Burley Thomas Draughn; and her sisters, Dorothy Draughn, and Gerthie...

Clara Hobson Hine

Clara Hobson Hine

Jan 8, 2025

Ms. Clara Hobson Hine, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was born October 27, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Buford Monroe Hobson and Eloise Lillian Brown Hobson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by s brother, Denny Ray Hobson; two sisters-in-law, Linda Lane Hobson, Barbara Davis Hobson. Ms. Hine was a member...

Dallas Franklin Hudspeth

Dallas Franklin Hudspeth

Jan 8, 2025

Dallas Franklin Hudspeth, 89, passed away Wednesday January 8, 2025. He was born April 4, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Marvin Franklin Hudspeth and Demecie Viola Holleman Hudspeth. Dallas was owner and operator of Hudspeth Grading. Dallas loved Racing, westerns, helping people in the community, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his...

Sandra "Sandy" Gail Mathis

Sandra "Sandy" Gail Mathis

Jan 7, 2025

Ms. Sandra “Sandy” Gail Mathis, 73, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born April 29, 1951 in Wilkes County to the late Dean Daniel Mathis and Thelma Billings Mathis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Dale Mathis. She is survived by her sons, Blake (Angie) Johnson, Brock Johnson; granddaughter, Ashlyn...

Paula Topolski Bourne

Paula Topolski Bourne

Jan 7, 2025

Mrs. Paula Frances Topolski Bourne, 61, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born January 7, 1964 in Augusta, Georgia to John Alfred Topolski and Mariea Gonzales Topolski. She was preceded in death by her son, William Zachary Bourne. In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, Paul Blake Bourne; her daughter, Elizabeth Nicole Bourne; her...

Doris Wetherholt

Doris Wetherholt

Jan 6, 2025

Mrs. Doris Jean Owmby Thompson Wetherholt, 88, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025. She was born October 17, 1936 in Sevier County, Tennessee to the late Baus Owmby and Mittie Whaley Owmby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Thompson; her second husband, Rev. Cecil Wetherholt; five sisters, and one brother. She...

Edith "Eve" Mae Johnson

Edith "Eve" Mae Johnson

Jan 6, 2025

Edith “Eve” Mae Johnson, 65, passed away January 6, 2025. She was born December 24, 1959 to the late Kenneth Milton Johnson, Sr., and Shirley Ann Vause Hill. Eve was a retail manager many years for Shoe Show. She was a friendly person she waws always helping other people. Eve loved to do crafts, Disney, and flowers. She was preceded...

Clyde "Roger" Reece

Clyde "Roger" Reece

Jan 4, 2025

Boonville - Mr. Clyde “Roger” Reece, 89, passed away on January 4, 2025. Roger was born in Yadkin County on July 23, 1935 to the late Edward Roger Reece and Vernie Mae Jester Reece. 

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Mae Sneed Reece; sisters, Dorothy R. Jarvis, Annie Pearl R. Shore, Hazel R....

Herman Wade Brown

Herman Wade Brown

Jan 4, 2025

Mr. Herman Wade Brown, 81, of Sugartown Road in Yadkinville, North Carolina, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Born on November 17, 1943, in Yadkin County, he was the son of the late Jesse Wade and Annie Pearl Hobson Brown.

 Herman was a devoted and active member of Union Cross Friends...

Jane Brown Hall

Jane Brown Hall

Jan 3, 2025

Yadkinville - Zetta “Jane” Brown Hall, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 25, 1943, in Yadkin County, she was the daughter of the late Joshua Ford Brown and Lillian Mae Driver Brown. Jane was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose life was a testament to kindness,...

Bertha Hodge Prim

Bertha Hodge Prim

Jan 3, 2025

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East Bend - Mrs. Bertha Hodge Prim, 92, of Nebo Road passed away peacefully Friday, January 3, 2025 at her home. She was born December 16, 1932 in Surry County to the late Walter and Irene Hodge Hodge. Mrs. Prim attended Charity Baptist Church in her earlier years, worked with Astoria Braid in Boonville, was Activity Director for Yadkin Nursing...

Betty Villarreal

Betty Villarreal

Jan 2, 2025

Betty Ann Villarreal, 58, of Hamptonville, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born on October 18, 1966, and was the daughter of the late Decidoro Villarreal and Gregoria Saldivar Villarreal.

Betty embraced life with an unwavering spirit. Always on the go, she thrived on activity and found it difficult to be...

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