Obituaries

Reva Kate Norman Hutchens

Reva Kate Norman Hutchens

Jun 21, 2024

Reva “Kate” Norman Hutchens 96 years old passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June21,2024. She was born November 14, 1927 the daughter of the late Dallas Arthur Norman and Emma Viola Hobson Norman. Proceeded in death by her Husband of 61 years, Alvin Herman Hutchens, their son Norman Hutchens and a sister Ruth Hauser. She is survived by...

Darrell Lee Buelin

Darrell Lee Buelin

Jun 21, 2024

Yadkinville – Darrell Lee Buelin, 52, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born April 5, 1972 in Yadkin County. He is survived by his wife, Donna Ann McMahan Buelin; parents, Harold Blane Buelin, Brenda Gale Winters Buelin; children, Allen Gray Southard, Robert (Heather) Evan Southard, Kenneth Charles Long III; grandchildren, Annabella Rose Southard, Grayson Cole Southard, Addison Sophie...

Ollie Mae Vestal Benton

Ollie Mae Vestal Benton

Jun 21, 2024

Ollie Mae Vestal Benton, 88, passed away Friday June 21, 2024. She was born June 14, 1936 to the late Jonathan Hoyle Vestal and Conie (Tina) Weatherman Vestal. Mrs. Benton was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church where she was pianist for several years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Billy Ray Benton; brother Hildon...

Gail Adkins Price

Gail Adkins Price

Jun 20, 2024

Mrs. Leona “Gail” Adkins Price, 63, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was born November 22, 1960 in Yadkin County to the late Logan Mirl Adkins and Louise Mourey Adkins. Gail had a dog named Zoey, who she loved dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Willard, Betty Palmer, Sharon Royall,...

Bruce Clark Cruise

Bruce Clark Cruise

Jun 20, 2024

Bruce Clark Cruise, 70, passed away Thursday June 20, 2024. He was born August 10, 1953 in Surry County to the late Howard Bruce Cruise and Merideth Louise Sparks Cruise. Mr. Cruise enjoyed doing carpentry work, and raising chickens. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Pamela Cruise; brother Harlan Cruise. Surviving are his wife of 53 years...

Michael Shane Collins

Michael Shane Collins

Jun 18, 2024

 Michael Shane Collins, 37, passed away Tuesday June 18, 2024. He was born February 17, 1987 in Surry County to Dennis “Buddy” Russell Collins and Vicky Marsh Collins. Michael loved spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Dennis “Buddy” Russell Collins; grandparents Russell Collins, Shephard Marsh, and Alice Marsh. Surviving are his...

Daniel Thompson Moxley

Daniel Thompson Moxley

Jun 18, 2024

Yadkinville – Daniel Thompson “Tom” Moxley, 85, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was born September 11, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Kim Thompson Moxley and Dorothy Brown Moxley.

Tom was an extraordinary man with an extraordinary personality. If you ever met Tom, you knew he was something special. His stories about his travels and adventures could keep...

Judith Hutchens Jester

Judith Hutchens Jester

Jun 17, 2024

East Bend – Mrs. Judith Hutchens Jester, 92, of Richmond Hill Church Road, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024 in the presence of her loving family. She was born July 21, 1931, the daughter of Mrs. Lois H. Parker of Yadkinville, NC. Judy was a faithful member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for...

Randall "Randy" Gary Swaim

Randall "Randy" Gary Swaim

Jun 14, 2024

Mr. Randall “Randy” Gary Swaim, 78, passed away Friday, June14, 2024. He was born October 7, 1945 in Surry County to the late Edworth and Lucy Dobbins Swaim. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Swaim and a sister, Debbie Shell. Mr. Swaim served in the United States Army and was a member...

Rachel Marie Leleux Carey

Rachel Marie Leleux Carey

Jun 13, 2024

Ms. Rachel Marie Carey, formerly known as Rachel Marie Leleux, 54, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 24, 1969 to Wayne and Dolores Leleux. She attended Forbush High School and was very active in the music program. Rachel grew up in North Carolina, but currently resided in St. Petersburg, Florida. She...

Carolyn S. Phalen McGrew

Carolyn S. Phalen McGrew

Jun 12, 2024

Winston-Salem - Carolyn Sue McGrew, 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 12, 2024. Born at Bancroft, WV, she was the daughter of Merle Phalen and Mildred I. McClanahan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Elder Jack H. McGrew; twin sister, Marilyn Saunders;...

Melody Shore Plowman

Melody Shore Plowman

Jun 11, 2024

Mrs. Melody Lane Shore Plowman of Courtney, age 63, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 11th 2024, after a long battle with many health problems including a cancer diagnosis in March of 2024. Melody was born July 20th 1960 to the late Roy Harding and Ruby Baity Shore both of Courtney. She is preceded...

Dorothy "Dot" Jean Wagoner Pate

Dorothy "Dot" Jean Wagoner Pate

Jun 10, 2024

Dorothy Jean Wagoner Pate passed away June 10, 2024. She was born August 8, 1933 in Hamptonville, NC to the late Lucy Chappell Wagoner and Arthur Clyde Wagoner.  Dorothy worked at Sears in Elkin in her early adult years followed by a career in banking with Wachovia Bank until her retirement.  During her life, she took several trips with her...

Bobby Gray Vestal

Bobby Gray Vestal

Jun 9, 2024

Bobby Gray Vestal, 76, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was born May 16, 1948 in Surry County to the late William McKinley Vestal and Ina Kennedy Vestal. Mr. Vestal loved dealing with Antiques. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Bernice Martin (Dr. Gale Martin); brother John Vestal. Surviving are a sister Wanda (Gene) Doss; brother...

Billy Wayne Mundy

Billy Wayne Mundy

Jun 9, 2024

Yadkinville – Billy Wayne Mundy, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 9, 2024 surrounded by his family at his daughter’s home.  He was born July 5, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Avery Mundy and Estelle Norman Mundy.  Billy retired from RJR in 1995 after working there for 25 years.   He enjoyed going to the beach, gardening, and...

Ronald Gardner Whitmore

Ronald Gardner Whitmore

Jun 5, 2024

Mr. Ronald “Ron” Gardner Whitmore, 76, passed away on June 5, 2024. He was born in Baltimore County, Maryland on February 6, 1948 to Eugene and Dorothy Whitmore. Ron grew up in Woodlawn, Maryland. He was a believer in Christ and was a faithful Christian. Ron knew a little about everything. He enjoyed many things including gardening, wood working, and taking care of animals great and small....

Ellon Hoots Ratledge

Ellon Hoots Ratledge

Jun 4, 2024

Ellon Hoots Ratledge, 91, passed away Tuesday June 4, 2024. She was born September 1, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Samuel Jason Hoots and Jewel Lynch Hoots. She enjoyed taking care of others and making pound cakes for many different functions. Ellon was one of the oldest members of Deep Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death...

Jimmy Roger Dobbins

Jimmy Roger Dobbins

Jun 2, 2024

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Jonesville – Jimmy Roger Dobbins, 86, passed from darkness into light Sunday, June 2, 2024.  He was born April 5, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Nelson Dobbins and Lydia Stokes Dobbins.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Odean Dobbins and Larry Dobbins.  He is survived by a brother, Benny Dobbins;...

Catharine Campbell Hardy

Catharine Campbell Hardy

Jun 2, 2024

Yadkinville - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Catharine "Cathy Sr" Hardy, who departed this life on June 2, 2024. Born on October 13, 1944, Catharine's life was filled with love, kindness, and a deep commitment to her family and faith. 

 

Catharine is survived by her loving son Ronnie (Terri) Hardy, devoted daughter Cathy Hardy Jr,...

Betty Jane Hall Poindexter

Betty Jane Hall Poindexter

Jun 2, 2024

Betty Jane Hall Poindexter, of Winston-Salem, N.C., died June 2, 2024.

Born December 16, 1933, in Forsyth County, N.C., to Travis Ledford and Nellie Allen Hall, Betty spent her childhood in the East Bend, N.C. community she would always love. Attending Wake Forest College in Wake Forest, N.C. started her lifelong Demon Deacon fandom, though she learned to root for the...