Obituaries

Kathy Beamon Ratledge

Kathy Beamon Ratledge

Oct 30, 2024

Mrs. Kathy Beamon Ratledge, 66, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024. She was born December 6, 1957 in Yadkin County to the late Luther and Ina Mae Allgood Beamon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Mike Ratledge; a son, Keith Queen; her sisters, Ethel Shore, Shirley Billings; her brother, Johnny Beamon. Kathy loved...

Christopher "Chris" Wayne Hyatt

Christopher "Chris" Wayne Hyatt

Oct 30, 2024

Mr. Christopher “Chris” Wayne Hyatt, 40, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was born March 14, 1984 in Forsyth County to Tony Wayne Hyatt and Debra Lynn Hunter Hyatt. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Roy “Tinker” Hunter, James Hardin Hyatt Jr., and Judith Adkins Robbins. Chris was an Owner/Operator Truck Driver. He enjoyed playing baseball, and he...

James "Jimmy" Carroll Miller, Jr.

James "Jimmy" Carroll Miller, Jr.

Oct 30, 2024

Mr. James “Jimmy” Carroll Miller, Jr., 75, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. He was born on September 22, 1949 to James Carroll Miller, Sr. and Dorothy Melton Miller. Mr. Miller was a longtime employee at Unifi and he later retired from LP Building Solutions in Roaring River. He enjoyed being in nature. Mr. Miller loved to bowl and...

Retha Somers Durham

Retha Somers Durham

Oct 27, 2024

Mrs. Retha Ann Somers Durham, 87, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. She was born July 31, 1937 in Wilkes County to the late John Somers and Ollie Williams Somers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Durham; son, Bradley Durham; two brothers, Dean Somers, Rev. Dwight Somers; two sisters, Alene Somers Johnson,...

Joann Wilkins White

Joann Wilkins White

Oct 25, 2024

Mrs. Joann Wilkins White, 81, passed away on October 25, 2024. She was born in Yadkin County on March 31, 1943 to the late Lloyd Wilkins and Annie Shore Wilkins. Joann was a social butterfly, enjoyed riding the roads visiting family and all of her many friends. Joann enjoyed giving her advice whether you asked for it or not. 

In addition...

Edwin Andrew Kennedy

Edwin Andrew Kennedy

Oct 25, 2024

Edwin Andrew Kennedy, 63, passed away Friday October 25, 2024. He was born May 1, 1961 to Edwin Lafayette Kennedy and Andrea Peterssen Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy worked for the USPS for 35 years. The past two years he delivered meals on wheels for Yadkin County and was a member of the NALC Union. He was preceded in death by his...

Bobby Gray Evans

Bobby Gray Evans

Oct 23, 2024

Bobby Gray Evans, 82, passed away Wednesday October 23, 2024. He was born March 9, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Marvin Edward Evans and Beulah Shore Evans. Mr. Evans worked for Chatham Manufacturing for 40 years. Bobby enjoyed camping, farming, gardening, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Rachel...

Carol Jean Evans Vestal

Carol Jean Evans Vestal

Oct 20, 2024

Vestal

JONESVILLE - Mrs. Carol Jean Evans Vestal, 65, of Oakland Blvd passed away peacefully Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her home. She was born September 28, 1959 in Yadkin County to the late Wayne Gray and Betty Jean Roberts Evans. Mrs. Vestal worked with Unifi, Inc. of Yadkinville for several years, was of the Baptist Faith, and was a strong...

Barry Wayne Childress

Barry Wayne Childress

Oct 18, 2024

Barry “Bearman” Wayne Childress, 62, passed away Friday, October 18th, 2024 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 25th, 1961 in Yadkinville to Vern “Bud” Childress Jr. and Virginia Burton Childress.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Jackie; daughter, Ashley; grand dogs, Dewey and Dandi; sister, Sharon Childress Best (husband Billy); niece,...

Lewis Kent Brown

Lewis Kent Brown

Oct 17, 2024

Brown

YADKINVILLE - Mr. Lewis Kent Brown, 54, of Country Club Road passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born June 18, 1970 in Yadkin County to Alfred Kent and Glenda Gay Childress Brown. Mr. Brown was a talented musician that loved listening, singing, writing, and playing music with his friends and the community. He...

Chasidy Nicole Hahn

Chasidy Nicole Hahn

Oct 16, 2024

Mocksville – Chasidy Nicole Hahn, 23, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024. She was born June 18, 2001 in Forsyth County. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mattie Carolyn Katz; uncles, Billy Smith, Timmy Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Madalynd Winter Leona Lynch; mother, Ruth Sexton; fiancé, Chris Lynch; sister, Brooklyn Clodfelter; brothers, Lane Sexton, Dalton...

Barnett Landon Matthews

Barnett Landon Matthews

Oct 16, 2024

Mr. Barnett Landon Matthews, 89, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born in Yadkin County on September 22, 1935 to Barnette Columbus Matthews and Toy Spillman Matthews Rushing. Mr. Matthews was a member of Forbush Friends Meeting. He served in the United States Army for 7 years during the Vietnam era. Mr. Matthews was a loving husband,...

Martha Elizabeth Anderson

Martha Elizabeth Anderson

Oct 16, 2024

Martha Elizabeth Anderson, 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born August 5, 1931 to the late Robert Lee and Annie Kirkman Davis. Mrs. Anderson worked several years as a seamstress for Lucia Garments of Elkin. She was a faithful, dedicated, and the oldest member of Beulahland Church where she...

Lester Lee Whisenhunt

Lester Lee Whisenhunt

Oct 14, 2024

Mr. Lester Lee Whisenhunt, 48, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born on June 21, 1976, in Davie County to William Franklin Whisenhunt and Carolyn Reynolds Everhart. He had a love for guns and hunting. He also enjoyed playing Santa each year during the holidays at the Elkin Antiques Mall and at the Waffle House. 

Lester is preceded...

Richard James Roberts

Richard James Roberts

Oct 14, 2024

Mr. Richard James Roberts, 79, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born June 15, 1945 in Surry County to the late William Roberts and Harriett Priscilla Kimmer Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Marie Shore Roberts; his...

William ("Nip") Henry Slater, Sr.

William ("Nip") Henry Slater, Sr.

Oct 14, 2024

William Henry Slater, Sr. (“Nip”), 87, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 28, 1937 to Adelbert Oather Slater and Pearl Fizy Taylor Slater. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and sisters. William was a member of Enon Baptist Church. He retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad with 32 years of...

Jerry Wayne Woodie

Jerry Wayne Woodie

Oct 13, 2024

Mr. Jerry Wayne Woodie, 74, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, Sunday, October 13, 2024. He was born April 8, 1950 in Wilkes County to the late Ray and Pattie Hemric Woodie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Patricia Woodie. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 55 years,...

Joy Reddick

Joy Reddick

Oct 13, 2024

Mrs. Brenda “Joy” Sutphin Reddick, 83, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born June 1, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Hugh Glenn Sutphin and Edith Mae Pardue Sutphin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marlene Pfaff. Mrs. Reddick was a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church for many years...

Kay Bost Sapp-Dinkins

Kay Bost Sapp-Dinkins

Oct 10, 2024

Hamptonville – Kay Bost Sapp-Dinkins, 87, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born July 31, 1937 in Iredell County to the late John William Bost and Evelyn Witherspoon Bost. Kay is a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Yadkinville. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, David Delano Dinkins; son,...

Myrna Ellen Gore Snurr

Myrna Ellen Gore Snurr

Oct 10, 2024

Myrna Ellen Gore Snurr, 77, passed away Thursday October 10, 2024. She was born December 9, 1946 in Iredell County to the late John Gore and Pansy Bunton Wood. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Guy Snurr. Surviving are her daughter Maylena Woodard; grandchildren Daniel Woodard, David Woodard, Jr.; cousins Roger (Dixie) Hedrick, Sandra Honeycutt. A...