Obituaries
Albert Vernon Winters
Sep 18, 2024
Mr. Albert Vernon Winters, 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born in Yadkin County on February 5, 1937 to Odell and Hazel Winters. Mr. Winters was a farmer for most of his life. He loved gardening and working in his orchard. Mr. Winters had a produce “store” at his home where he sold his produce, but...
Aaron Jarvis
Sep 16, 2024
Mr. David Aaron Jarvis, 31, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024. He was born May 19, 1993 in Surry County to Nina Lee Byrd and James Aaron Jarvis. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Dwayne Byrd, grandmother, Nedra Edwards, grandpa, Smith Jarvis, and an uncle, Wayne Edwards. Aaron enjoyed making candles, going to drag races, hunting arrow heads...
Douglas Lee Sanders
Sep 15, 2024
Douglas Lee Sanders
June 20th, 1965 - September 15th, 2024
Born to Martha Steelman Sanders and Olin Lee Sanders on June 20th, 1965 (Father’s Day).
After a long progressive illness and a traumatic fall while in a rehabilitation center, Douglas entered heaven on Sunday morning. There he was embraced by his earthly father, Olin Sanders, who has been waiting for him since 2006....
Franklin "Frankie" Delano Joyner
Sep 15, 2024
Mr. Franklin “Frankie” Delano Joyner, 84, passed away on September 15, 2024. He was born in Wilkes County on August 30, 1940 to the late Archie Frank Joyner and Edmee Chambers Joyner. Frankie was a faithful member of Temple Hill Methodist Church for over 80 years. He enjoyed taking care of the church grounds and the Temple Hill softball field....
"Roe" John Monroe Hobson, Sr.
Sep 14, 2024
John Monroe “Roe” Hobson, Sr., 86, passed away Saturday morning September 14, 2024 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born December 13, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Dewey Wesley Hobson and Pansy Mae Miller Hobson. Mr. Hobson was employed by IBM for 30 years working and teaching classes in various cities. He was a member...
Allison Ava Jones
Sep 13, 2024
Miss Allison Ava Jones, daughter of Chase and Anna Jones, was born peacefully asleep and in the arms of Jesus on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 11:47 a.m. Although Allison’s time on earth may have been limited, her family’s love for her will never cease. She was immensely loved from the moment her mommy and daddy discovered her existence, and...
Hoyt Joseph Snow
Sep 13, 2024
Hoyt Joseph Snow, 74, passed away Friday September 13, 2024. He was born October 5, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Joseph Grady Snow and Ruby hoots Snow. Mr. snow enjoyed going fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Lola Snow; brothers J.C. Snow, Kenneth Snow; niece Sabrina Pardue; nephew Darin Shore. Surviving are son Aaron...
Wilburn Eugene Mabe
Sep 11, 2024
Wilburn Eugene Mabe, 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born December 26, 1933 in Forsyth County to the late Lucien Eugene Mabe and Avah Katherine Warner Mabe. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather that loved God. Mr. Mabe was a member at Yadkinville Church of Christ. He also enjoyed farming. He was preceded in...
Kermit Stephen Maines
Sep 10, 2024
Yadkinville – Kermit Stephen Maines, 76, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was born February 17, 1948 in Chester County, PA to the late James Kermit Maines and Eva Mae Whitaker Maines. He is survived by his son, Brian (Marcie) Stephen Maines; grandchildren, Morgan (Brad) Mickalowski, Chelsea (Nick) Walters, Gavin Maines; and his K-9 companion, Sambo. The family will...
Dorothy Mae Anderson Childress
Sep 7, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Anderson Childress, 91, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. She was born in Iredell County on March 27, 1933 to Vernie and Elsie Anderson. Dorothy was a member of Courtney Baptist Church for most of her life. She enjoyed taking naps and eating little Debbie Cakes. Dorothy had the best personality and was such a joy...
Billy Ray Groce
Sep 7, 2024
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YADKINVILLE - Mr. Billy Ray “Bill” Groce, 78, of Longtown Road passed away peacefully Saturday, September 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Groce was born February 2, 1946 in Yadkin County to the late Burley Bilson and Lola Mae Whitaker Groce. He was a member of Swaims Baptist Church, a graduate of Jonesville High School...
Margie Prevette Bryant
Sep 6, 2024
Bryant
JONESVILLE – Ms. Margie Lee Bryant, 85, passed away Friday, September, 2024. She was born November 29, 1938 in Wilkes County to the late Thomas and Dolly Prevette. Ms. Bryant enjoyed gardening, attending church, beach vacations, and spending time with her granddaughters and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her only child, Bobby (Tina) Bryant, grandchildren, Lacie (Jerrod) Howard, Lora (Brandon)...
Julia Ann Craver
Sep 6, 2024
Julia Ann Craver passed away September 06, 2024 at Yadkin Nursing Center where she had resided since March of this year.
Julia was born in Yadkin County May 28, 1957 to Mr. Charles Tatem Craver and Mrs. Nellie Frazier Craver. She is survived by her three siblings: Avis Nell (Russell) Craver Miller of Boonville, Charles Wesley (Marcia) Craver of...
Doris "Gaynell" Johnston Poindexter
Sep 6, 2024
Mrs. Doris “Gaynell” Johnston Poindexter, 91, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born in Yadkin County on June 20, 1933 to George M. Johnston and Allie Lee Reece Johnston. Gaynell was a member of Friendship Baptist Church for all of her life. She loved The Lord dearly. Gaynell enjoyed working with flowers, baking cakes, and was...
Raunchy "Mickey" Redmond
Sep 4, 2024
Mr. Raunchy “Mickey” Redmond, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born in Iredell County on September 1, 1958 to Bruce Redmond and Mary Avon Redmond. Mickey graduated from Forbush High School. He worked at Yadkin Lumber Company and for Junior Cole’s Construction and Concrete. Mickey had a fun sense of humor and was known to...
Christine Jackson Cranfill
Sep 4, 2024
Mrs. Christine Jackson Cranfill, 72, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was born February 29, 1952 to the late Shubel Austin Jackson and Lala Marie Whitt Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward “Buddy” Cranfill; her brothers, Larry Jackson, David Jackson, and Tommy Jackson. Mrs. Cranfill enjoyed reading and she...
Michael Gray White
Sep 3, 2024
Mr. Michael Gray White, 54, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024. He was born June 16, 1970 in Yadkin County to William Morgan White, Jr., and Sylvia Vestal White. Mr. White was preceded in death by his father. Michael enjoyed watching TV, gardening, landscaping, and he was a very patient man. In addition to his mother, he is survived by...
Joseph Patrick Gallagher
Sep 1, 2024
Mr. Joseph Patrick Gallagher, 55, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024. He was born September 8, 1968 in Bronx, New York to the late Joseph Anthony Gallagher and Christina Lucia Ranallo Gallagher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Gallagher. He is survived by his wife, Elena Abbene-Gallagher; daughter, Marisa (Kenny) Robjohns; his...
Linda Kennedy Johnson
Aug 31, 2024
East Bend - Linda Gail Kennedy Johnson, 76, passed away Saturday, August, 31, 2024 surrounded by loving family at her residence.
She was born January 2, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late Samuel Lorenze Kennedy and Norma Settle Kennedy.
Linda was a member of Silo Church of Christ, and enjoyed cooking for family and friends, crocheting and loved to decorate. She...
Zola Matthews McGuire
Aug 31, 2024
East Bend – Zola Gray Matthews McGuire, 86, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. She was born April 26, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Cecil and Pansy Norman Matthews. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dean McGuire. She is survived by her children, Ronnie (Tammy) Baker, Robin Gregory; grandchildren, Matthew...
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