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Robert "Robbie" Glenn May

Robert "Robbie" Glenn May

Mar 26, 2025

Yadkinville – Robert “Robbie” Glenn May, 67, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025. He was born June 30, 1957 in Washington D.C. to the late Glenn “G.A.” Astor May and Shelby Kimmer May. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Diane May. Robbie is survived by his wife, Darla Francisco May; son, Brandon...

Gregory Kim Young

Gregory Kim Young

Mar 25, 2025

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YADKINVILLE - Mr. Gregory Kim Young, 60, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Yadkin Nursing Center. He was born April 29, 1964 in Fayette County, West Virginia to Lawrence Edward Young, Sr. and Tressie Aretta Lovejoy Young. Mr. Young worked as a manager in retail for several years. He attended Heaven View Tabernacle when his health permitted, loved his cat,...

Benny Allen Hudson

Benny Allen Hudson

Mar 25, 2025

Benny Allen Hudson 85, passed away March 25, 2025 at his home. He was born September 23, 1939 to Warren and Ila Patton Hudson who are deceased. Benny was self-employed as a farmer and body shop owner. His passion was restoring cars of all types. He never saw a stranger and would help anyone he could.

Surviving are his wife, Brenda...

Janet Rose Brannon Salmons

Janet Rose Brannon Salmons

Mar 23, 2025

Janet Rose Brannon Salmons, 76, of Yadkinville, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Novant Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Janet was born to Charles Davis Brannon and Jessie Ruth Brown Brannon on January 30, 1949. She was preceded in death by her parents, Davis and Jessie Ruth, her older brother Larry Brannon, younger sister Cheryl Brannon Grose, and her...

Richard Wayne Gardner, Sr.

Richard Wayne Gardner, Sr.

Mar 22, 2025

Mr. Richard Wayne Gardner, Sr. 84 of Jonesville, NC had his final ride on Saturday, March 22, 2025. He was born in Lancaster, SC on December 9, 1940, the son of Frank and Margie Gardner. Richard spent his life happily driving his big rig across America for 57 years. We feel sure he entered Heaven behind the wheel of his...

Clara Burchette

Clara Burchette

Mar 22, 2025

Our beloved Clara Mae Burchette , age 86 of Hamptonville, NC. Was born in Danville ,VA on December 3,1938, daughter of Desmond Gray Smith, Sr. and Ella Mae Gentry Smith. Clara passed away on March 22,2025 at the SECU Mountain Valley Hospice. 

Clara was preceded in death by her parents, brother Desmond Gray Smith, Jr. Daughter Lisa Rose Burchette; Sons’s Gary...

Daniel Lineberry

Daniel Lineberry

Mar 21, 2025

Daniel Lineberry went to be with his Lord and Savior the 21st of March, 2025. He was born to the late Monroe and Edith Hinshaw Lineberry on the 23rd of March, 1939. Daniel enjoyed spending time on the golf course and heading to the coast to surf fish. He also answered the call of his country in 1962 and served...

Christi Prim Matthews

Christi Prim Matthews

Mar 21, 2025

Mrs. Christine “Christi” Prim Matthews, 52, passed away March 21, 2025. She was born January 7, 1973 in Yadkin County, to the late Jim and Bertha Prim. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers. Christi loved spending time with her grandchildren and friends. She had a huge love for all her dogs and she...

Peggy Ann Ireland Long

Peggy Ann Ireland Long

Mar 20, 2025

Peggy Ann Ireland Long, age 80, of Yadkinville, passed away on Thursday, March 20th, 2025 at SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville.

Peggy was born in the Branon community to her parents, Jim and Hattie Wooten Ireland. She was the youngest of three: John Lee Ireland and Sylvia “Sylvie” Porter.

As a kid, Peggy loved walking down to “Aunt Oc’s store” to...

Grace Elaine Lassiter Barnes

Grace Elaine Lassiter Barnes

Mar 20, 2025

Grace Elaine Lassiter Barnes, 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025. She was born on August 14, 1960, to the late James Oscar Lassiter and Alma Ruth Burkhart Lassiter. Elaine dedicated 12 years of service to Yadkin County as the Board of Elections Director. She found joy in crafting, spending time outside in the spring and summer, and...

Mary Carter Morgan

Mary Carter Morgan

Mar 19, 2025

Mary Carter Morgan went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 19, 2025 at the age of 83. She was born December 31, 1941 in Surry County to Loyal and Mamie Carter. Mary worked for the Veteran’s Administration for 18 years and later retired from Carolon in Rural Hall. She spent lots of her time reading and studying...

Geneva Ann Sams McKinney

Geneva Ann Sams McKinney

Mar 19, 2025

Geneva Ann Sams McKinney, 81, passed away Wednesday March 19, 2025. She was born November 27, 1943 to the late Robert Sams. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Nathanal Scott McKinney, Sr. She is survived by her children Nate (Margaret) McKinney, Jr., Herbert McKinney, Bobby (Leslie) McKinney, Mary (Richard) Anderson, Patricia (Dustin) Earley; Ashley, James, Brandon,...

Kacie Watts Holbrook

Kacie Watts Holbrook

Mar 17, 2025

Ms. Kacie Michelle Watts Holbrook, 31, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born March 24, 1993 to Kimbrough Caudill Watts and Deanna Hutchens Watts. She was preceded in death by her father. Kacie enjoyed making art work, and loved all kinds of animals. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her daughters, Savana Holbrook, and Regan...

RJ Evans

RJ Evans

Mar 16, 2025

Mr. RJ Evans, 91, passed away March 16, 2025. He was born November 26,1933, in Yadkin County to the late John Henry Evans and Lucy Wagoner Evans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Elgabrowny; his brother, Edward (Doris) Evans; and a son-in-law, Steve Caudill. RJ was retired from Chatham Manufacturing. He loved...

Stephanie Lynn Hicks

Stephanie Lynn Hicks

Mar 15, 2025

Ms. Stephanie Lynn Hicks, 39, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born February 9, 1986 to Mary Smith Baillargeon. Stephanie enjoyed being a free spirit, embracing every moment with a sense of adventure and joy. She found happiness in the simple things, laughter with loved ones, spontaneous road trips, and the beauty of a sunset. She had a...

Martha Ruth Murphy Hutchens

Martha Ruth Murphy Hutchens

Mar 15, 2025

Yadkinville - Martha Ruth Murphy Hutchens, 77, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born September 16, 1947. Mrs. Hutchens was a member of Faith Community Baptist Church where she loved singing in the choir and helping with the nursery. In addition to the church choir, she was a member of Sweet Adelines years ago. After 30 years of...

William "Ray" York

William "Ray" York

Mar 15, 2025

William “Ray” York, 84, of Yadkinville, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his home. Ray was born on December 22, 1940 to the late Luther Clarence York and Celia Mae Adams York.

Ray enjoyed spending as much time as he could outdoors. In the last few years, he especially enjoyed being out on his lawnmower.

In addition to his parents,...

Judy Hobson Campbell

Judy Hobson Campbell

Mar 14, 2025

Mrs. “Judy” Judith Hobson Campbell, 88, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born April 23, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Willie Herman Hobson and Nancy Genevia Mickles Hobson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd Benton Willard; her second husband, Billy Theodore Campbell; her siblings, Thurman Hobson, Dorothy...

James "Donnie" Jenkins

James "Donnie" Jenkins

Mar 14, 2025

James "Donnie" Jenkins, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on March 14, 2025 at the age of 69. He leaves behind a legacy of an example on how to be a great man and love with all his heart.

He loved camping, playing bluegrass music, and spending time with family and friends...

Sheloma Welborn Johnson

Sheloma Welborn Johnson

Mar 12, 2025

Sheloma Welborn Johnson, 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1939, in Yadkin County to the late John Robert Welborn and Wincie Victoria Mathis Welborn.

Mom’s love of helping others was as great as her love for being outdoors. She found solace being in her garden, on the lawn mower, or in the wood...

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