Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Mar 25, 2024
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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
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
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...
Marie Long Reavis
Mar 22, 2024
YADKINVILLE - Annie Marie Long Reavis, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother peacefully passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at her home. She was 99 years old.Marie was born on January 23, 1925, to the late R. Blum Long and Anna Vaden Long. She graduated from West Yadkin High School in 1941 at age 16. She was a member of...
Gaynell Pettit Brawley
Mar 21, 2024
YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Gaynell Pettit Brawley, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. She was 84 years old.
Born on May 23, 1939, in Yadkin County to the late Howard Lindsey Pettit and Annie Pearl Miller Pettit, Mrs. Brawley's life was a testament to love, warmth, and...
Randy Dean Wyatt
Mar 19, 2024
Mr. Randy Dean Wyatt, 56, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born February 27, 1968 in Iredell County to Cecil Dean Wyatt and Betty Luffman Wyatt. Mr. Wyatt was retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United States Air Force with 30 years of service. He enjoyed fishing and golfing when he was younger. In addition to his parents, he...
Elon Myers Ireland
Mar 19, 2024
At 1:30 PM, March 19th, 2024 Elon Elizabeth Myers Ireland, 97 years old, received her home going to Heaven. It was all possible because of her faith in a living Savior Jesus Christ. She was born March 3, 1927 in Greensboro, NC to William Chester and Winnie Weatherman Myers. Mrs. Ireland was a member of Berean Baptist Church, where she...
Robert "Bob" Earl Kaufman
Mar 19, 2024
Mr. Robert “Bob” Kaufman, 87, passed into his eternal home, surrounded by his wife and children on March 19, 2024 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness. Bob was born in Mead, WV on February 6, 1937 to the late Pete and Mary Coffman. He served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1959. In addition...
Susan Mullins Baldwin
Mar 17, 2024
Susan Mullins Baldwin, 54, passed away on March 17, 2024. She was born on October 30, 1969 to Franklin D. Mullins and Linda Sue Looney Mullins. Susan loved being a “Granna” and loved spending time with her grandsons. She enjoyed watching the T.V show, Yellowstone snuggled up to her Chihuahua, Baby Girl. She loved going to the mountains and lastly,...
Mark Myers
Mar 17, 2024
Mr. Mark Myers, 63, passed away very unexpectedly on Sunday, March 17, 2024. He was born in Davidson County on December 16, 1960. Mark was an avid hunter and fisher. More than anything, he loved his grandchildren and his family so much. He will be so missed by everyone who had the special privilege to know him. If you knew...
Edward "Ed" Luna Goolsby
Mar 16, 2024
Edward “Ed” Luna Goolsby, age 75 of Earleton, FL passed Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home. He was born March 18, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida to Donald Edward and Glydia Luna Goolsby. Ed graduated from Florida State University in 1970. He was a partner of James Moore & Company for many, many years before his retirement. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Gainesville Country Club for...
Martha Rupard Tise
Mar 16, 2024
Mrs. Martha Luna Rupard Tise, 92, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. She was born October 25, 1931 to the late Sherill and Hattie Rupard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Ray Tise, and a beloved grandson LCPL Daniel Freeman Swaim of the USMC, killed in action in the Iraqi war. She...