Obituaries
Amanda Adams Locklair
Apr 8, 2025
THIS OBITUARY IS POSTED AS A COURTESY FOR THE LOCKLAIR (ADAMS) FAMILY AND CAROLINA FUNERAL HOME OF S.C.
Amanda Adams Locklair, 40, of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Amanda was born on April 2, 1985, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, and was daughter of Kenneth Wayne Adams and Carla Mangum Adams. She was raised in Yadkinville, NC. Amanda...
Ruby Slater Driver
Apr 7, 2025
YADKINVILLE – Mrs. Ruby Slater Driver, age 84, of Henry Street, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born on May 23, 1940, in Forsyth County to the late George Gaither and Clara Shelton Slater.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Ruby lived a life full of love, kindness, and joy....
Charlie Turlington Wood
Apr 7, 2025
Mr. Charlie Turlington Wood, 82, passed away on April 7, 2025. Charlie was born in Onslow County on January 14, 1943 to the late Franklin Wood and Mary Belle Williams Patten. In his free time, Charlie enjoyed attending auctions, going fishing, gardening, and just being outside. He also loved playing his harmonica for everyone who was willing to listen. He...
Savanna Brown Hollar
Apr 7, 2025
Savanna Hollar, a masterful gardener and consummate homemaker, passed away peacefully at home Monday, April 7, 2025, surrounded by friends and family at the grand age of 94.
Born July 7, 1930, to Nora and Walter Brown on a farm in Wilkes County near Traphill, Savanna developed an early love of farming and especially gardening alongside her four older brothers, John,...
Barbara Baker St. John
Apr 7, 2025
EAST BEND -- Mrs. Barbara Baker St. John, 78, of St. John Road, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the SECU Hospice Home of Yadkin. Born on August 17, 1946, in Surry County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Marion and Mamie Cheek Baker.
Barbara was a faithful and active member of Union Grove Baptist Church,...
Darnell Anders Grimes
Apr 7, 2025
Yadkinville - Myrtle “Darnell” Anders Grimes, 75, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025 at the home of her daughter in Yadkinville. She was born April 11, 1949, in Forsyth County to the late Mick and Ruth Anders. She loved her Lord most of all, her family, and being a simple woman who also loved to cook, go to yard...
Emma Ruth Lunsford Lyons
Apr 5, 2025
East Bend – Emma Ruth Lunsford Lyons, 88, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025. She was born June 17, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Reuben Fate Lunsford and Viva Fletcher Lunsford. Emma enjoyed going to NASCAR races, the beach, and reading. She was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for her family. Emma retired from Hanesbrands after 40...
Bill Hampton Adams
Apr 5, 2025
Mr. Bill Hampton Adams, 90, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025. He was born March 30, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Arthur Adams and Thursie Alley Adams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nelda Speer Adams; and five siblings. Mr. Adams loved spending time with his grandchildren. In his younger days,...
John Hutchens
Apr 4, 2025
John Gilbert Hutchens or “Big John” 72 of Forbush passed away peacefully on April 4th, 2025. John was born in Winston Salem North Carolina and grew up on Main Street in Yadkinville where his parents Gilbert Hutchens and Lena Weatherman ran the Eagle Grocery. He married Janet Poindexter in 1981 and they were together until her passing in December of...
Annie Bell Church
Apr 4, 2025
Ms. Annie Bell Church, 79, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025. She was born in Yadkin County on June 23, 1945, to Calvin Fred Hutchens and Thelma Irene Cook Speer. Annie was the Head Dietitian at Hoots Memorial Hospital until they closed, and then she began working at Pruitt Health in Elkin where she would later retire. She had...
Evan Chase Thompson
Apr 1, 2025
Mr. Evan Chase Thompson, 22, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was born in Iredell County on July 18, 2002 to Kasey Thompson and Bobbie Kilby Thompson. Evan was an excellent athlete, as he really excelled playing basketball, football, track, and swimming. He was quite the artist and did beautiful work. Evan also enjoyed music. He was a...
"Gene" Marvin Eugene Cheeks
Apr 1, 2025
Mr. Marvin Eugene “Gene” (Shorty) Cheeks left holes in our hearts this morning April 1st, 2025. It seems like this should be one of his April fool’s pranks but we know he believed and is now in a better place. He was born in Rowan County to Marvin and Jean Cheeks on December 9, 1955. He attended Rowan County Schools....
Andrew Lowell Beck
Apr 1, 2025
Andrew Lowell Beck, 66, passed away Tuesday April 1, 2025. He was born December 20, 1958 to Clyde Beck and Daphne Howell Chipman. Mr. Beck loved making things, had his pilot’s license, and was a machinist. He was preceded in death by his mother Daphne Howell Chipman. Surviving are his fiancée Carla Renegar Pelfrey; his father Clyde Beck; stepson Kelly...
William Bryce Brown
Mar 30, 2025
Brown
Boonville- Mr. William Bryce Brown, 74, of Highway 67 passed away peacefully Sunday March 30, 2025 at Willowbrook Health Care in Yadkinville. He was born April 13, 1950 in Surry County to the late William Leo and Elva Choplin Brown. Mr. Brown retired from NC Division of Motor Vehicles as a Drivers License Examiner with several years of service. He...
Marthalene Lineberry Brannon
Mar 30, 2025
Ms. Marthalene Lineberry Brannon, 81, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was born May 19, 1943 to the late Charlie Pet Lineberry and Ola Mae Taylor Lineberry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Vernon Ray Lineberry; and the father of her children, Gary Lee Brannon. Mrs. Brannon retired from RJ Reynolds with...
Janet Pruitt
Mar 30, 2025
Janet Crotts Pruitt, 86, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Janet was born on November 11, 1938, in Forsyth County to the late John Crotts and Mary Crotts.
Janet found joy in her gardening and flowers. She loved all animals, especially horses, and wanted to care for any animal that she came across. Janet deeply loved her family and enjoyed...
Charlotte Miller Baity
Mar 29, 2025
Mrs. Charlotte Miller Baity, 82, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was born December 23, 1942 to the late Charles Isaac Miller and Melba Lucinda Todd Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, John Thomas “Tommy” Baity; grandchildren, Jake Thomas Baity I, Jake Thomas Baity II, Angel Briana...
Tony Nathan Garris
Mar 29, 2025
Mr. Tony Nathan Garris, 78, passed away on March 29, 2025. He was born on July 12, 1946 in Surry County to the late William Dean and Dora “Ella” Hall Garris. Tony enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, golf, and being outdoors.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy Holleman Garris; and two brothers, Gayle...
Robert "Robbie" Glenn May
Mar 26, 2025
Yadkinville – Robert “Robbie” Glenn May, 67, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was born June 30, 1957 in Washington D.C. to the late Glenn “G.A.” Astor May and Shelby Kimmer May. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Diane May. Robbie is survived by his wife, Darla Francisco May; son, Brandon...
Gregory Kim Young
Mar 25, 2025
Young
YADKINVILLE - Mr. Gregory Kim Young, 60, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Yadkin Nursing Center. He was born April 29, 1964 in Fayette County, West Virginia to Lawrence Edward Young, Sr. and Tressie Aretta Lovejoy Young. Mr. Young worked as a manager in retail for several years. He attended Heaven View Tabernacle when his health permitted, loved his cat,...
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