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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,...

Carol Jean Brown Miller

Carol Jean Brown Miller

Jul 8, 2023

BOONVILLE-  Mrs. Carol Jean Brown Miller, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Yadkin Nursing Center.  She was born July 7, 1937 in Forsyth County to the late Conard and Bonnie Matthews Brown.  Mrs. Miller was a devout lifelong member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, where she played...

Donald "Donnie" Hershel Adams

Donald "Donnie" Hershel Adams

Jul 7, 2023

Dobson – Donald “Donnie” Hershel Adams, 73, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023.  He was born July 21, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Henry Hershel Adams and Opal Davis Adams.  Donnie enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, raising a garden, and deer hunting.  He served in the U.S. Army and retired from R.J. Reynolds.  In addition to his parents,...

Richard Lee "Leon" Taylor

Richard Lee "Leon" Taylor

Jul 5, 2023

Richard Lee Taylor also known as Leon passed away unexpectedly Wednesday July 5, 2023 at the age of 66. Richard was born August 1, 1956 in Yadkin County to the late Richard “Big Rich” Taylor and Lucy Ann Taylor. Richard retired from Unifi in 2019 but still worked in produce at Food Lion. In his spare time, he also worked...

Sonya Mae Throckmorton Crews

Sonya Mae Throckmorton Crews

Jul 5, 2023

Sonya Mae Throckmorton Crews, 85, passed away on Wednesday July 5, 2023. She was born November 16, 1937 in Surry County to the late Frank Throckmorton and Ethel Sands Throckmorton. She retired from Jepson & Burns of 20 + years of employment. Mrs. crews loved her flowers, gardening, ball room dancing, and most of all loved spending time with her...

Ruby Wyatt Johnson

Ruby Wyatt Johnson

Jul 3, 2023

Yadkinville - Mrs. Ruby Wyatt Johnson, 89, died Monday, July 3, 2023 at her home surrounded by her three children. Ruby was born June 10, 1934 in Wilkes County to Oscar and Clara Taylor Wyatt and grew up in Pine Swamp near Sparta. She graduated from Clevenger Business College in North Wilkesboro. She lived in Yadkin County for 61 years...

David Ryan

David Ryan

Jul 2, 2023

David Ryan, born April 30, 1949, passed away peacefully July 2, 2023 with his wife and daughter at his side. Born in Akron, Ohio, David grew up in nearby Atwater where he was a star basketball player at Atwater High School before continuing to play at Alderson Broaddus College in West Virginia. He earned a master’s degree in Statistics at...

Ricky Gray Miller

Ricky Gray Miller

Jun 29, 2023

Yadkinville Mr. Ricky Gray Miller, 64, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 at his home. Ricky was born November 15, 1958 in Davie County to Harvey and Nancy Smitherman Miller. He enjoyed reading, watching Sci-fi movies and going out to eat with his friends. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his two sisters, Cathy...

Freddie "Duck" Dustin Driver

Freddie "Duck" Dustin Driver

Jun 27, 2023

East Bend Freddie “Duck” Dustin Driver, 43, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at his home. Mr. Driver was born March 20, 1980 in Yadkin County to Fred and Julie Beane Driver. He attended Forbush High School and was employed at Auto Choice Select. His lifelong passion was working on cars and he will be remembered for his contagious laugh....

David Harold Sale

David Harold Sale

Jun 27, 2023

Sale Jonesville – Mr. David Harold Sale, 61, of Armstrong Road passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Atrium Health Baptist Medical Center. He was born December 22, 1961 in Yadkin County to Rex and Virginia Allen Sale. Mr. Sale worked for several years with Pike Electrical Contractors as a Foreman and was of the Baptist Faith. He loved...

Jerre Donald Locke

Jerre Donald Locke

Jun 27, 2023

Jerre Donald Locke, 79 of Yadkinville, NC, and formerly of Shade Gap PA, died unexpectedly at home on June 27th, 2023. Born April 21st, 1944 to Donald and LaRue (Berrier) Locke, who proceeded him in death, and is survived by his beloved wife Wilma, sisters Lucy (John ) Getz of Shiremanstown, and Rita (Kenny) Scott of Orbisonia. 

 

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Joanne Adams Barnett

Joanne Adams Barnett

Jun 26, 2023

Boonville Mrs. Tommie “Joanne” Adams Barnett, a beloved Mother, Wife, Sister and, Memaw, 69, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023. Joanne was born December 14, 1953, in Guilford County to Thomas and Edith Green Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Phipps. Joanne served the High Point community for many years in...

Zeferino Teodoro-De-Jesus

Zeferino Teodoro-De-Jesus

Jun 26, 2023

El señor Zeferino Teodoro-De-Jesus, de 63 años, falleció el lunes 26 de junio del 2023 en su domicilio. 

El Sr. Teodoro-De-Jesus nació el 26 de agosto de 1959 en El Eden, Guerrero México de Cirilo Teodoro y Julia De-Jesus. Le gustaba cuidar sus plantas, estar al aire libre y pasar tiempo con sus nietos.

Al Sr. Teodoro-De-Jesus le sobreviven...

John Wayne Sluss

John Wayne Sluss

Jun 25, 2023

Mr. John Wayne Sluss, 58, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at his home. John was born April 5, 1965 in Mercer County, West Virginia to Jimmy Eldon Sluss and Sadie Mitchum Sluss. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and hotrods. John had many friends who will miss him dearly. In addition to his father, John was preceded in death by...

Jimmy Dale Spillman

Jimmy Dale Spillman

Jun 24, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Dale Spillman, 79, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was born December 14, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Thomas Gray Spillman and Stella Vestal Spillman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Betty Haynes Spillman; his sister, Helen White. He is survived by his children, Barry...

William "Bill" Eugene Hutchens

William "Bill" Eugene Hutchens

Jun 23, 2023

William “Bill” Eugene Hutchens, 63, passed away on June 23, 2023. He was born on August 27, 1959 to Dallas Robert Hutchens, Sr. and Hazel Gertrude Hutchens. Bill was a member of Gospel Way Baptist Church. He served as a CNA II at different facilities for many years. Bill also enjoyed fishing, as well as supporting the Atlanta Braves. 

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Kenneth Lee Thompson

Kenneth Lee Thompson

Jun 22, 2023

Hamptonville – Kenneth Lee Thompson, 77, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023.  He was born August 30, 1945 in Surry County to the late Wilmer Woodrow Thompson and Loretha “Jack” Sparks Thompson.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Audrey Thompson; and brother, Jim Thompson.  Surviving is his wife, Anna Swisher Thompson; children,...

Nolan Reid Brown

Nolan Reid Brown

Jun 22, 2023

Nolan R. Brown, 81, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on June 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Dale and Ruth Brown of Hamptonville and a son, Mark Brown of Lone Hickory. Nolan was an avid golfer and loved going golfing in his free time. After golfing, he took up metal detecting. 

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James O. Gant, Jr.

James O. Gant, Jr.

Jun 22, 2023

James Oscar Gant, Jr., 93, passed in his home on June 22, 2023. He was married to the late Sara Day Pender Gant for 70 years. He was born on July 29, 1929 to the late James Oscar Gant, Sr. and Janie Annie Sims Gant. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Hazelene Sossamon and brothers, John Gant...

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