Obituaries
Robin Lynn Faw McCollum
Feb 11, 2024
Yadkinville – Robin Lynn Faw McCollum, 66, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024. She was born December 24, 1957 to the late Robert “Bob” Faw and Nellie “Nell” Hoots Faw. Robin was a devoted Nana and her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was survived by her husband, Andy Joe McCollum; children, Rachel (Seth) Davis, Rebecca (Michael) Dorman;...
Bryson Drake Brown
Feb 10, 2024
Yadkinville – Bryson Drake Brown, 22, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 10, 2024. He was born July 16, 2001 in Forsyth County. He was preceded in death by his Nana, Sandra Collins; grandfather, Jimmy Brown; great grandfather, Bill Williams. He is survived by his mother, Ameisha (Landon) Mendenhall; father, Jason Scott Brown; sister, Korbyn Brown; brother, Austin Brown; step-brothers, Chase...
Dorothy Ann Castevens Willard
Feb 10, 2024
Boonville – Dorothy Ann Castevens Willard, 73, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024. She was born January 16, 1951 in Surry County to the late James Martin Castevens and Cora Wood Castevens. She lived a life full of the outdoors, music, crafts and fishing. She was a devoted wife to David Willard of Jonesville, N.C., a loving mother to Marybelle...
"Sonny" Walter Fredrick Miller Jr
Feb 10, 2024
Mr. Walter Fredrick “Sonny” Miller, Jr, age 88, passed away on February 10, 2024. He was born in Clark County, Indiana, May 20, 1935 to the late Walter Fredrick Miller Sr., and Marion Madeline Morris Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Mary Elizabeth Rager Miller; and a sister,...
"Toby" Hemric Vanhoy
Feb 9, 2024
Mrs. Martha Ellen “Toby” Vanhoy, 77, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024. She was born September 9, 1946 in Yadkin County to the late Charles Hemric and Josie Royall Hemric. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, CW “Chuck” Hemric. She was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church. She is survived by her...
Nina McEwen Marlow
Feb 9, 2024
Mrs. Nina McEwen Marlow, 95, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024. She was born November 8, 1928 in Yadkin County to the late Erk and Aldy Speer McEwen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Wayne Archie Marlow; brother, Houston “Bip” McEwen; sisters, Betty Spillman, and Peggy Smith. She was a...
Gerri Livesay Caudle
Feb 8, 2024
Mrs. Geraldine “Gerri” Livesay Caudle, 86, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness. Mrs. Caudle was born December 4, 1937 in Halifax County to the late Troy Wayne Livesay and Cora Evelyn Dixon Livesay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Caudle. She is survived by...
Kenneth Matthew York
Feb 5, 2024
Mr. Kenneth Matthew York, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, February 5th, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Kenneth was born May 19th, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Henry and Magdalene York.
He worked for RJ Reynolds for 32 plus years and was also a skilled welder for many years. Kenneth loved being outside and you could...
Lowell Davis Branon
Feb 5, 2024
Lowell Davis Branon, 81, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2024, at Mountain Valley Hospice in Yadkinville, North Carolina. He was born on December 16, 1942, in Surry County, North Carolina, to the late John and Dorothy Branon.
Lowell is survived by his daughters, Teresa (David) Loy, Cristy (Andy) Caudle, and son Lowell Chad Branon, and brother Keith Branon. He was...
Davey Will Perdue
Feb 4, 2024
Davey Will Perdue, 80, September 01, 1943 – February 4, 2024 of Boonville NC. Late wife Roswitha S Perdue, 65, (February 18, 1945- April 3, 2011). Survived by Sonja Schaefer Anderton eldest daughter; grandchildren Gabrielle Jolly Byrd and Joshua Jolly (8-11-1991- February 2, 2015) son of Boonville, NC. Dave and Melissa Perdue of Winona. Grandchildren Justin Ray, Alyssa, Kelsey, Jodie,...
Judy Jones West
Feb 4, 2024
Mrs. Judy Jones West, 73, of Haywood Street, Clemmons, peacefully departed from this world on Sunday, February 4, 2024, surrounded by the warmth of her home. Born on January 28, 1951, in Forsyth County to the late Melvin Jones and Geraldine Edwards Jones, Judy leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering kindness.
Judy dedicated a significant portion of her...
Richard Eugene Smith
Feb 2, 2024
Smith
CANA, Va. - Mr. Richard Eugene Smith, 57, passed away peacefully at his home. He was born April 12, 1966 in Surry County to the late Robert E. and Lula Mae Potts Smith. Mr. Smith worked in construction as an iron worker for most of his life. He was a loving grandfather, and enjoyed being the greatest “Poppy” to...
Tony Ray Hinshaw
Jan 29, 2024
Tony Ray Hinshaw, 62, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born July 3, 1961 in Yadkin County to the late Glyce Ray Hinshaw and Peggy Miles Hinshaw. He is survived by his son, Jake (Jamie) Hinshaw; sisters, Debbie (Harold) Haynes, Barbara Felts; and several nieces and nephews. His graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, February 1,...
Faye Jones Barnes
Jan 28, 2024
Barnes
MOCKSVILLE - Faye Carolyn Jones Barnes, 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Yadkin Nursing Center. She was born September 18, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Rev. Willie Jones, Sr. and Robeana Huffman Jones. Mrs. Barnes was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking her delicious meals for her family, and especially her grandchildren...
Virginia Mae Miller Reavis
Jan 28, 2024
Yadkinville – Virginia Mae Miller Reavis, 90, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024. She was born August 25, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late James Anderson Miller, Sr. and Georgie Baity Miller. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Reavis; sister, Margerat Bates; brothers, James “Bud” Miller, Jr., David Lee Miller....
Barbara Ann Pilley Taylor
Jan 27, 2024
Yadkinville – Barbara Ann Pilley Taylor, 80, passed away January 27, 2024. She was born August 11, 1943 to the late James and Leola Chapman Pilley. Barbara retired from the Town of Lunenburg where she was the secretary for the Department of Public Works. She loved her kids and was very proud to be their mother. She loved her...
Jeanie Jennings Walker
Jan 26, 2024
On Friday, January 26th, our Savior and many beloved saints rejoiced to welcome Jeanie Marie Jennings Walker to her eternal home. Born on Sunday, May 11th, 1941 in Wilkes County, NC, Jeanie was a Mother’s Day gift to her parents, Reverand James E. Jennings and Velma Hill Kennedy Jennings. She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, niece, and cousin...
Dellaphine Carter Key
Jan 24, 2024
Dellaphine Carter Key
March 16, 1940 - January 24, 2024
Jonesville - Dellaphine Carter Key, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Friend, and Wife passed peacefully January 24, 2024. She was 83 and was preceded in passing by her inseparable soulmate and husband, Billy Autie Key after sharing 64 wonderful years of marriage together. Dellaphine and Billy were on the go every...
Kathy Reece Holbrook
Jan 24, 2024
Kathy Reece Holbrook, 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She was born March 10, 1955 in Forsyth County to the late John Weldon Reece, Jr. and Betty Fulp Reece. Kathy retired from Reynolds American with 39 years of service. She was a faithful member of New Friendship Baptist Church where she was very involved in many aspects of...
Sandra Williams Collins
Jan 22, 2024
Ms. Sandra Deloris Williams Collins, 66, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024. She was born December 20, 1957 in Yadkin County to William “Bill” Williams and Sylvia Jean Cline Williams. Ms. Collins was preceded in death by her father. Sandra enjoyed traveling, and journaling. She loved going to the beach, raising her garden, and her greatest joy was spending time...