Obituaries

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...

Doris Jean Cheek Evans

Doris Jean Cheek Evans

Oct 9, 2024

Mrs. Doris Jean Cheek Evans, 88, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born April 15, 1936 in Surry County to the late John Wesley Cheek and Ticy Wood Cheek. Along with her parents, Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husband James Edward Evans, her infant son James Daniel Evans, her brothers; Joseph William Cheek, C.W. Cheek...

Barbara Gail Hall

Barbara Gail Hall

Oct 9, 2024

Barbara Gail Hall, 68, of Yadkin County, passed away on October 9, 2024. Born on April 1, 1956, she was the beloved daughter of the late Herman Emanuel Hall and Ruby May Stallings Hall.

Barbara found joy in baking and cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren. Surviving are her son, David (Danielle) Hall; her daughter, Kristin Hall; grandchildren K.C. Weital,...

Kathy Lee Higgins Ford

Kathy Lee Higgins Ford

Oct 4, 2024

Mrs. Kathy Lee Higgins Ford, 66, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born August 25, 1958 in Alleghany County to the late Albert Lee Higgins and Opal Wood Higgins. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Bill Ford; son, Brad Higgins; step children, Darrell Ford, Darla (Benny) Howard, Billy (Tara) Ford; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters,...

Craig Anthony Chambers

Craig Anthony Chambers

Oct 3, 2024

Mr. Craig Anthony Chambers, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 3, 2024. He was born in Yadkin County on March 4, 1968 to Lewis Anthony Speaks and Alice Chambers. Craig attended New Horizons Adult Day Program for many years and absolutely loved it there. He enjoyed doing puzzles, eating, books, and gospel music. Craig loved to have a scarf...

Pamela "Pam" Evans Smith

Pamela "Pam" Evans Smith

Oct 3, 2024

Mrs. Pamela “Pam” Evans Smith, 65, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024. She was born in Yadkin County to the late Charles Edward Evans Mary “Shorty” Grey Collins Evans. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Barry Smith; her K9 Cocker Spaniel companions, Bella and Noel; aunts and uncles, Betty (Don) Evans Church, Bobby (Earline) Evans, Roger (Jane)...

Stacy Hobson Smitherman

Stacy Hobson Smitherman

Oct 2, 2024

EAST BEND - Mrs. Stacy Eldora Hobson Smitherman, 93, of Baltimore Road passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. She was born January 26, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Harvey and Hester Mickles Hobson. Mrs. Smitherman was a faithful member of Believers Baptist Church as long as her health permitted....

Nora Spillman Brown

Nora Spillman Brown

Oct 1, 2024

EAST BEND - Mrs. Nora “Nody” Spillman Brown, 90, of Tyra Road passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at her home. Nora was born May 26, 1934 in Forsyth County to the late Neal Gray Spillman and Minnie Gough Spillman. Mrs. Brown was a faithful member of Forbush Friends Meeting where she served and attended...

Tommy Baity

Tommy Baity

Sep 28, 2024

Mr. John Thomas “Tommy” Baity, 87, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born September 10, 1937 to the late John Henry Baity and Flora Dalton Baity. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Janet Reavis, and Lillian Morris; grandchildren, Jake Thomas Baity I, Jake Thomas Baity II, Angel Briana Stone, Chloe Danyelle...

Todd Joseph Proffitt

Todd Joseph Proffitt

Sep 27, 2024

Todd Joseph Proffit, beloved husband and father passed away Friday, September 27, 2024. He was 57, born August 24, 1967 to the late James Joseph “Jim” Proffitt and Barbara Snyder Proffitt. Mr. Proffitt enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, Huntin, Fishing, westerns, and enjoyed grilling out. Todd was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife Elizabeth Harris Proffitt;...

Jesse Dayton Brown

Jesse Dayton Brown

Sep 27, 2024

EAST BEND - Mr. Jesse Dayton Brown, 80, of Tyra Road passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, September 27, 2024 at his home. He was born March 13, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Buford Ellis and Hattie Hobson Brown. Mr. Brown was a faithful member of Forbush Friends Meeting where he was always willing to served...

Jack Franklin Dobson

Jack Franklin Dobson

Sep 24, 2024

Mr. Jack Franklin Dobson, 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born on November 6, 1950 in Surry County to Grover Lee Dobson and Irene Tolbert Dobson. Jack worked on the railroads for many years and retired from Southern Railroad. He had a great personality and enjoyed making people laugh. Most importantly, he was an avid hunter...

Daniel Gray Spillman, Jr.

Daniel Gray Spillman, Jr.

Sep 23, 2024

Daniel Gray Spillman, Jr., 34, passed away Monday September 23, 2024. He was born November 25, 1989 in Forsyth County to Daniel Gray Spillman, Sr. and Carmen Elaine Fariss. He was preceded in death by his Father; sister Danielle Spillman. Surviving are his mother Carmen Fariss (Terry Porter); sisters Cassandra (BJ) Hutchens, Melanie Freeman (Ryan Pinnix); nieces Autumn Freeman, Olivia...

Shelba Hunt Harton

Shelba Hunt Harton

Sep 23, 2024

Tobaccoville – Shelba Jean Hunt Harton, 85, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024. She was born February 25, 1939 in Forsyth County to the late Robert Madison Hunt and Mattie Pauline Taylor Hunt. Shelba was a member of East Bend Friends Church. She retired from Jody Puckett - State Farm Insurance Agency. In addition to her parents, she was also...

James "Bill" William Walker, Sr.

James "Bill" William Walker, Sr.

Sep 22, 2024

Sad times have descended upon Ford Motor Company as their most loyal patron, James William Walker, Sr. (Bill), 88, of Clingman, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville. 

Bill was born April 21, 1936, in Wilkes County, to the late Manes and Maggie Walker. A life-long carpenter and handyman, Bill worked various carpentry jobs...

Thomasena Montez Russell

Thomasena Montez Russell

Sep 22, 2024

Yadkinville – Thomasena Montez Russell, 70, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024. She was born August 11, 1954 in Yadkin County to the late David Jerome Russell and Elizabeth Hinson Russell. She is survived by her daughter, Erika (Gregory) Peeples; grandchildren, Gregory Peeples, Jr., Jeremiah Peeples, K’Niyah Peeples; sister, Lori Russell; brothers, Tommy (JoAn) Russell, Blaine Russell Sr.; niece and...

Joann Pardue Weatherman

Joann Pardue Weatherman

Sep 21, 2024

STATESVILLE – Mrs. Joann Pardue Weatherman, 86, of Brookview Road passed away peacefully Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Gordon Hospice Home in Statesville. She was born March 3, 1938 I Yadkin County to the late Woodrow and Madge Swaim Pardue. Mrs. Weatherman was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker for her family. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, and...

Kate Pardue Somers

Kate Pardue Somers

Sep 21, 2024

Kate Pardue Somers, 97, was welcomed to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, September 21, 2024. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. Born in Wilkes County on September 5, 1927 to Julia Brannon and Martin Pardue, the 7th of 8 children. 

In 1947 she would marry the love of her life...

Mary Cave Wilkins

Mary Cave Wilkins

Sep 20, 2024

Mrs. Mary Cave Wilkins, 83, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024. Mrs. Wilkins was born February 5, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Floyd and Linda Hobson Cave. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Glen Joseph Wilkins; a son, Dean Wilkins; and four brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Wilkins...