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Heath Mauldin

Heath Mauldin

Apr 7, 2024

Justin Heath Mauldin, 31, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He was born January 13, 1993 in Forsyth County to Ernest Jerome Mauldin and Donna Hardy Mauldin.  Heath enjoyed hunting, fishing, Eagle Scout, enjoyed playing in the band at Starmount High School, carpentry work, volunteered with special Olympics, and went on several mission trips. Surviving are his parents Jerome...

Tony Curtis Hayes

Tony Curtis Hayes

Apr 7, 2024

Jonesville – Tony Curtis Hayes, 67, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2024 peacefully at his home with his family.   He was born November 14, 1956 in Surry County to the late Curtis and JoAnne Burton Hayes.  He is survived by his wife Rebecca Creed Hayes; son, Thomas (Jenna) Hayes of Taylorsville; two grandchildren; one...

Ruth Elizabeth Davis Hobson

Ruth Elizabeth Davis Hobson

Apr 6, 2024

Saturday, April 6, a little before 7 PM, the gates of Glory opened to welcome Ruth Elizabeth Davis Hobson home.  She was born to Odell and Faye Davis on October 24, 1930.  Together, Ruth and Jake brought into the world Sandra Faye (Jerry) Miller and son Mark (Melissa) Hobson.  Grandchildren are Kipley (April) Miller, Matthew (Min Zou) Pilcher, and Morgan...

David Allen Guest, Sr.

David Allen Guest, Sr.

Apr 5, 2024

Mr. David Allen Guest, Sr., age 86, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 in the presence of his loving family. 

David was born November 27, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Charles William Guest and Dolores Madonna Noonan Guest. In 1999, he left his beloved Pittsburgh and relocated to Hamptonville, NC to be closer to his children and grandchildren. This new community in Yadkin...

Kara Tucker Gardner

Kara Tucker Gardner

Apr 5, 2024

Mrs. Kara Ann Tucker Gardner, 69, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. She was born August 7, 1954 in Surry County to the late Howard and Betty Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Gardner; her sons, Jason Price, and Cory Price. She is survived by her grandson, Tanner Price; sisters, Janice...

Betty Shore Reece

Betty Shore Reece

Apr 3, 2024

Reece

HAMPTONVILLE – Mrs. Betty Wilma Shore Reece, 82, of Sloans Mill Road passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born December 16, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Floyd “Lester” Shore and Nora Brooks Shore.  Mrs. Reece worked several years as a C.N.A. at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital and with Yadkin Valley Home...

Bonnie Jean Smith Hennings

Bonnie Jean Smith Hennings

Apr 1, 2024

Hennings

EAST BEND - Mrs. Bonnie Jean Smith Hennings, 86, of Butner Mill Road passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at Atrium Health Baptist Medical Center. She was born September 30, 1937, in Stokes County to the late Kineth Lester “KL” Smith and Brona Futrelle Tuttle Smith. Mrs. Hennings was a graduate of Old Richmond High School where she was extremely...

Patty Ashley Swaim

Patty Ashley Swaim

Apr 1, 2024

Mrs. Patty Ashley Swaim, 91, passed away on April 1, 2024. She was born in Yadkin County on August 8, 1932 to the late Santford and Rosa Hutchens Ashley. She loved Christmas and going camping at Lake Myers with her grandchildren. Most importantly, she loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. 

In addition to her parents, Patty was preceded in death...

Ronald Joseph Matheny

Ronald Joseph Matheny

Apr 1, 2024

Ronald Joseph Matheny, 86, of Harmony, NC, passed away Monday April 1, 2024 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born December 22, 1937 to Elma and Hencil Matheny of Plymouth, NC.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Doris Rasberry and Barbara Peyton and his two sons Brian and Michael Matheny.  Surving is his ex-wife, Georgia...

Carolyn Maranville Choplin

Carolyn Maranville Choplin

Mar 31, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Jane Maranville Choplin, 76, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was born August 2, 1947 in Forsyth County to the late James Harvey Maranville Jr., and Ila Mae Ward Maranville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Michael Choplin. She was a dedicated member of Grace Baptist Church. After working...

Tony Russell Martin

Tony Russell Martin

Mar 30, 2024

Mr. Tony Russell Martin, 75, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born in Yadkin County on August 9, 1948 to Jim and Annie Ruth Martin. Tony worked for Josten’s Printing Company for 38 years. He was the greatest husband, daddy, and “Papaw Tony” ever. Tony will be deeply missed by everyone who had the special privilege to...

Karla Laurence McDonald

Karla Laurence McDonald

Mar 29, 2024

Mrs. Karla Laurence McDonald, 57, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. She was born July 21, 1966 in Forsyth County to the late Johnny George Laurence and Carrie Anderson Laurence. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Jeff McDonald; sons, Laurance Aaron (Tracy) McDonald, Andrew Thomas (Jessica) McDonald; grandchildren, Katie Mae McDonald, Maelynn Grace McDonald, Hazel Marie McDonald,...

William Crawford Pettyjohn

William Crawford Pettyjohn

Mar 29, 2024

East Bend – William “Crawford” Pettyjohn, 84, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024.  He was born June 26, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Robert William Pettyjohn and Florence Wilhelm Pettyjohn.

Crawford was a 1957 graduate of Boonville High School.   After 30 years of service, he retired from RJR Packaging.  Crawford was a devoted member at East Bend Friends...

Roy Midas Eddleman

Roy Midas Eddleman

Mar 29, 2024

Roy Midas Eddleman, 82, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. He was born January 13, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Neal Anderson Eddleman and Buelah Southard Eddleman. Mr. Eddleman enjoyed Fishing, gardening, and softball. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson Bubba McEwen; brothers Johnny Eddleman and Jim Eddleman. Surviving are his wife Zelma Swisher Eddleman;...

Robert "Bob" George Woollard

Robert "Bob" George Woollard

Mar 28, 2024

Dear Reader, this is to let you know that Bob (Robert G. Woollard),83, has fulfilled his earthly assignment and the Lord Jesus has called Bob to join Him in heavenly pursuits beginning March 28,2024. He was born July 27, 1940 to the late Fredric Vincent Woollard and Sadie Alice Hammond Woollard. Mr. Woollard was on the 1962 Wake Forest Basketball...

James Larry Ashley

James Larry Ashley

Mar 28, 2024

Yadkinville – James “Larry” Ashley, 74, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024.  He was born March 24, 1950 in Iredell County to the late Hamp Hamilton Ashley and Sarah Staley Ashley.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.  He is survived by his son, John (Regina) Edward Ashley; grandchildren, Lincoln...

Alisha Diane Camacho

Alisha Diane Camacho

Mar 25, 2024

Alisha Diane Camacho, 43, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024. She was born August 25, 1980 in Yadkin County to Emilio Elasma Camacho and Linda Faye Sale Camacho. Surviving are her Parents Emilio and Faye Sale Camacho; sister Angela (Jason) Harmon; fiancée Chris Ballew. Family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Friday, March 29, 2024 at Forbush Baptist...

William C. "Bill" Vanhoy

William C. "Bill" Vanhoy

Mar 25, 2024

Vanhoy

ELKIN-  Mr. William C. “Bill” Vanhoy, 77, of Collins Street passed away Monday, March 25, 2024.  He was born February 2, 1947 in Surry County to the late William Kermit and Gladys Elaine Shore Vanhoy.  Mr. Vanhoy worked several years as a truck driver with G.G. Parsons Trucking and Douglas and Sons Trucking.  He loved antique cars, the Green Bay...

Donald Bowman Norman

Donald Bowman Norman

Mar 25, 2024

East Bend – Donald Bowman Norman, 83, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024.  He was born August 7, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Charlie “Foy” Norman and Elizabeth “Mae” Bowman Norman.  Donald owned and operated East Bend Equipment.  He served as a volunteer fireman for the East Bend Fire Department for 36 years.  Donald and Nancy always enjoyed...

Billy Glenn West

Billy Glenn West

Mar 23, 2024

Clemmons -  Mr. Billy Glenn West, 74, of Haywood Street passed away peacefully Saturday, March 23, 2024 at his home.  He was born October 4, 1949 in Washington, D.C. to the late Charles Lee West and Texie Glenn West.  Mr. West worked for several years in the Maintenance Department of Silas Creek Manor, and was a member of Bible Baptist...

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