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Barbara Ann Haynes Chipman

Barbara Ann Haynes Chipman

Aug 4, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Haynes Chipman, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 4, 2023.

She was born in Surry County on March 19, 1935 to Arthur Haynes and Salley Wagoner Haynes. Barbara loved the church and was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church for over 50 years. She had a special love for children. Playing...

Howard Franklin Gore, Jr.

Howard Franklin Gore, Jr.

Aug 3, 2023

Gore

Yadkinville – Howard Franklin Gore, Jr., 64, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023.  He was born November 6, 1958 in Wilkes County to the late Howard Franklin Gore, Sr. and Gladys Gryder Gore.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Star Gore Groce.  Surviving are his sons, Patrick (Kim) Gore, Dexter (Noele) Gore;...

Cecil Gordan Peck, Jr.

Cecil Gordan Peck, Jr.

Aug 3, 2023

Cecil Gordan Peck, Jr., 74, passed away Thursday August 3, 2023. He was born March 29, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Cecil Gordan Peck, Sr. and Virginia Tilley Peck. Mr. Peck was a member of Enon Baptist Church, he enjoyed gardening, cooking, and his cigars. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Anita Smitherman Peck....

Donald Gray Burcham

Donald Gray Burcham

Aug 2, 2023

Burcham

Yadkinville – Donald Gray Burcham, Sr., 79, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023.  He was born October 17, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Jackson Lewis Burcham and Caldonia Hunter Burcham.  Donald enjoyed the outdoors, farming, and his cattle.  He also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was also...

Joseph Hugh Loflin, Jr.

Joseph Hugh Loflin, Jr.

Aug 1, 2023

 Joseph Hugh Loflin Jr. a Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather age 92, climbed the ladder to heaven to meet the good lord above on Tuesday August 1, 2023. He grew up in the Courtney area in Yadkin County NC and resided there his whole life. In his 92 years there were so many accomplishments he achieved.  In 1960...

Rex Norman Sale

Rex Norman Sale

Jul 31, 2023

Mr. Rex Norman Sale, 84, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born in Yadkin County on June 7, 1939 to Harold and Nealie Sale. Rex enjoyed spending most of his time outdoors. He loved Ford trucks and Ford mustangs, and he really enjoyed going to cruise-ins. Rex was an upstanding member of the community and Marler Road...

Nancy Amburn Brooks

Nancy Amburn Brooks

Jul 26, 2023

Home….an important and very personal word in the life of Nancy Sue “Teeny” Amburn Brooks, who went to her final and eternal home with her Savior, Jesus, on July 26, 2023, having lived a life of giving and receiving love in many different and varied homes. It is one of the things she was most looking forward to in her...

Gary Dwayne Childress

Gary Dwayne Childress

Jul 26, 2023

Childress Jonesville - Mr. Gary Dwayne Childress, 50, of Swan Creek road passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1973 in Yadkin County to Rommie “Dink” Childress and Barbara Combs Childress. Mr. Childress attended Swan Creek Baptist Church earlier in his life. He loved working outside especially either doing yardwork, or...

Rachel Taylor Miller

Rachel Taylor Miller

Jul 26, 2023

Miller

YADKINVILLE-  Mrs. Rachel Taylor Miller, 81, of Courtney-Huntsville Road passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at her home.  She was born October 23, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Willie Fred and Daisy Hobson Taylor.  Mrs. Miller was a 1960 graduate of East Bend High School, and was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.  She was a...

Robert Stanley Rivett

Robert Stanley Rivett

Jul 25, 2023

Mr. Robert Stanley Rivett, 84, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born January 25, 1939 in Grundy County, Illinois to the late Ernest and Beatrice Spinney Rivett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Spezio; his siblings, Margaret Johnson, Paul Rivett, John Rivett, Charles Rivett, Burt Rivett. He is survived by...

Joan "JO" Louise Linville Pardue

Joan "JO" Louise Linville Pardue

Jul 24, 2023

Joan Linville Pardue, age 91, of Yadkinville, NC died peacefully on Monday, July 24. She spent the last 3 weeks surrounded with love from her family and many friends. 

Joan was born in Kernersville, NC on July 1,1932 to Ernest Paul and Floy Louise Linville. She was the fourth of nine children and grew up on a small family...

Alleene Dinkins Carter

Alleene Dinkins Carter

Jul 23, 2023

Mrs. Alleene Dinkins Carter, 86, passed away, July 23, 2023. She was born August 26, 1936 to the late Henry and Arebelle Pettit Dinkins. She is survived by her son, Joe (Donna) Carter; grandson, Alan Carter (Amy Moore); granddaughter, Elizabeth (Sean) Moberly; sisters, Mary Reece, Shelby Bruce, Maebelle Carlton, Darnelle (John) Latham, Phyllis (Benny) Kimmer, Vivian (Michael) Lawson; and many...

Larry Rabon Anderson

Larry Rabon Anderson

Jul 22, 2023

Mr. Larry Rabon Anderson, 75, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born in Elkin, NC on February 1, 1948 to William “Bill” Anderson and Eva Anderson. Larry was an avid car lover and he enjoyed riding motorcycles. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.

In addition to his parents, he was...

Thomas Roy Sheek

Thomas Roy Sheek

Jul 20, 2023

Thomas “Roy” Sheek, 92, went home to be with his Lord and savior on Thursday, July 20, 2023. He was born January 10, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Nelson Sheek and Collie Speer Sheek. Roy was a member of Northwood Baptist Church and a member of the Gideons. Mr. Sheek was a land surveyor for several years.  He...

James Richard Dayton, Jr.

James Richard Dayton, Jr.

Jul 17, 2023

Winston-Salem – James Richard Dayton, Jr., 60, passed away peacefully Monday, July 17, 2023.  He was born December 6, 1962 in Alexander County to James Richard Dayton, Sr. and Susan Rohleder Dayton.  In addition to his parents, he was also survived by his wife, Sonja Hawks Dayton; children, Madeline Faith Dayton, Emily Susanna Dayton; step-son, Collin Scott Williams; sister, Wendy...

Johnny Gray Wiseman

Johnny Gray Wiseman

Jul 13, 2023

YADKINVILLE -   Mr. Johnny Gray Wiseman, 47, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born April 19, 1976 in Yadkin County to Claude Gray and Peggy Reece Wiseman.  Mr. Wiseman was a 1995 graduate of Forbush High School where he enjoyed singing with the Chorus under the direction of Libby Brown.  He...

Vickie Starling Wilkins

Vickie Starling Wilkins

Jul 12, 2023

Wilkins Boonville- Mrs. Vickie Starling Wilkins, 73, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born October 27, 1949 in Surry County to the late Elward and Evelean Lineberry Starling. Mrs. Willkins was retired from Yadkin County School Systems and was of the Baptist Faith. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her...

Blanche Pardue Neal

Blanche Pardue Neal

Jul 12, 2023

Mrs. Blanche Pardue Neal, 92, passed away peacefully, July 12, 2023. She was born January 2, 1931 to the late Welton and Alma Caudle Pardue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Dewey Neal; her brothers, Grayford Pardue, Dr. Ralph Pardue, and her sister Annie Pearl Hall, her nephew, Dr. Edward...

Mary Lucille Creed Cox

Mary Lucille Creed Cox

Jul 11, 2023

Mary Lucille Creed Cox, 94, of East Bend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She was born in Yadkin County on June 19, 1929 to Gray and Emma Hale Creed. She is survived by her daughters, Hope (Jakie) Matthews and Sandy (Barry) Spencer; granddaughters Jennifer (Allen) Pardue and Dina Spencer. Lucille was a member of East Bend Friends...

Clara Mae Bowen Macemore

Clara Mae Bowen Macemore

Jul 8, 2023

Clara Mae Bowen Macemore, 85, passed away Saturday July 8, 2023. She was born January 11, 1938 to the late Curtis Bowen and Alma Brown Bowen. Mrs. Macemore was dedicated member of Forbush Baptist Church and loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Worth Macemore, Son Jerry Macemore; brothers Frank Bowen,...

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