Obituaries
Louise Park Coram
May 21, 2026
Louise Park Coram
July 29, 1925 – May 21, 2026
Durham
Louise (“Lou”) Park Coram, 100, passed away peacefully at Croasdaile Village in Durham on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Louise was born in Surry County on July 29, 1925, the first-born child of the late James Winfield Park and Beulah Sloop Park. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years,...
David Bernard Gadberry
May 25, 2026
Mr. David Bernard Gadberry, 78, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born December 26, 1947 in Surry County to the late John Freeman Gadberry and Reber Pauline Dobson Gadberry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tenna Dobson; his brother, Joe Gadberry; and a great-granddaughter, Emersyn Jade Gadberry. David was a very...
Diane Hardy Norman
May 24, 2026
Mrs. Diane Hardy Norman, 73, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Northern Surry Hospital. Mrs. Norman was born April 9, 1953 in Surry County to the late Ruebin Taylor Hardy and Ruby Gray Hancock Hardy. Diane loved researching family history, reading, and cooking and baking for her family. She also enjoyed crocheting, she enjoyed getting to know people, and...
Dotte Baity Garbe
May 23, 2026
Dotte Baity Garbe, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on May 23, 2026 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Dotte was born on November 4, 1955 at City Hospital to the late Wilsie Gray Baity and Dorothy Kiger Baity. She was a graduate of Forbush High School and Converse College, where she majored in interior design. Following college,...
Clifford Ray Ross
May 23, 2026
Jonesville – Clifford Ray Ross,76, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026. He was born July 27, 1949 in McMinn County, TN to the late Paul Ross and Ida Bell Taylor Ross. Clifford enjoyed working on cars and loved spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Maxine...
Michael "Mike" Wayne Prim
May 20, 2026
Boonville – Mr. Michael “Mike” Wayne Prim, 67, beloved husband, daddy, son, brother, and grampy, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Mike was born in Yadkin County on January 2, 1959 to Nellie Baity Prim and Buddy Wayne Prim.
During his younger years Mike attended Forbush High School and Forsyth Tech. Mike worked at Unifi...
Reba Spillman Mullis
May 16, 2026
Mrs. Reba Ann Spillman Mullis, 74, beloved mama and mawmaw, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born June 30, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late Doris Grey Spillman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edward Mullis. She was a lifelong farmer and homemaker alongside her husband. She worked with him...
Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Baker
May 14, 2026
Elkin – Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Baker, 78, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026. She was born March 29, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late Ernest Baker and Dixie Chappell Baker.
Throughout her upbringing, she actively participated in the Girl Scouts, earning the prestigious “Curved Bar,” the highest honor of achievement at the time. In 1966, she participated in the Miss...
Cathy Burrus
May 14, 2026
Cathy “Grandma” Burrus went to be with her Lord and Savior on the 14th of May, 2026. She was born to the late Hal and Adie Stanley on August 19th, 1949. Cathy attended Rockford Baptist Church and had a love for serving her Lord. She was a “crafty” woman and showed her talents by coloring. Cathy was always genuine and...
Joshua "Josh" Randal Cockerham
May 14, 2026
Mr. Joshua “Josh” Randal Cockerham, 27, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026. He was born April 8, 1999 in Surry County to Randal Joe Cockerham and Jacqueline Ruth Pardue. Mr. Cockerham was a tower tech with Direct Tower Services. He was an avid chess player and competed in MMA fighting. In his spare time Josh enjoyed hunting and fishing, but...
Jessie Howell Heffner
May 13, 2026
Ms. Jessie Howell Heffner, 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Maggie Valley, NC. She was born in Yadkin County on July 7, 1932 to Trigg Howell and Kate Reynolds Howell. Jessie earned her Master of Fine Arts from UNC Greensboro, which was a milestone that remained a great honor throughout her life. She will be deeply missed...
Jacky "Jack" Darrell Hawks
May 9, 2026
Mr. Jacky “Jack” Darrell Hawks, 71, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026. Mr. Hawks was born January 14, 1955 in Yadkin County to the late Melvin Junior Hawks and Mary Childress Hawks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Craig Marler. Mr. Hawks was retired after 30 years of service...
Martha "Janette" Rodefer
May 9, 2026
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 2 Timothy 4:7
Martha “Janette” Rodefer, 79, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2026, after a short illness, in Yadkinville, NC. Janette was born in Sullivan County, Tennessee, to the late Carl and Maxie Cain Rodefer. She lived all her life...
Alyson R. Pinnix
May 5, 2026
Miss Alyson R. Pinnix, 47, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. She was born in Forsyth County on October 6, 1978 to Roy Allen Pinnix and Linda Caudle Pinnix. Alyson graduated from Starmount High School in 1996. She then attended Surry Community College, where she graduated with an associate degree. Alyson worked at Carolina Eye Center for many years...
Bradley S. Ratledge
May 5, 2026
East Bend – Bradley S. Ratledge, 64, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Brad was born January 27, 1962 in Forsyth County to James “Pete” and Dorothy Ann “Dot” Ratledge. From an early age he gravitated toward all things mechanical. After high school he attended Nashville Auto Diesel College achieving an all-time high score on comprehensive testing which he held...
Franklin Pierce Haire
May 5, 2026
Mr. Franklin Pierce Haire, 97, of Yadkinville, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Born on April 18, 1929, in Yadkin County, he was the son of the late Francis Marion and Winnie Groce Haire.
Pierce was a proud veteran of the United States Army who faithfully served his country during the Korean War. Following his service,...
Linda Dorse Oakes
May 4, 2026
Mrs. Linda Dorse Oakes, 85, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born in Bethania township, Forsyth County, NC on October 2, 1940, to the late William Terry and Mary Poindexter Dorse. Linda always had an interest in learning from a young age. She was an honor roll student throughout her school career at Boonville...
Linda Johnson Norman
May 4, 2026
Hamptonville - Linda Johnson Norman, 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 4, 2026.
She was born on April 30th, 1953 in Iredell Memorial Hospital to the late Horace (Buster) Johnson and Sally (Juanita) Johnson. Linda was known for her strength, courage, and her love for the Lord. Linda was a faithful servant always...
Derek Jerome "D.J." Roberts
May 3, 2026
Boonville – Derek Jerome “D.J.” Roberts, 47, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026. He was born October 9, 1978 in Yadkin County. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glenn and Bernice Roberts, Charlie and Linda Outen. He is survived by his parents, Ricky David Roberts, Sheila Outen Roberts; children, Adriana Roberts (Devon Neel), Cheyenne Roberts (Katie Newman), Dakota...
Carl Richard Michelli
May 3, 2026
Carl Richard Michelli, 81, of Yadkinville, North Carolina, formerly of Byesville, OH, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1945, in Flushing, OH, the son of Lawrence and Ruth (Ross) Michelli. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by the love of his life...
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