Obituaries
Martha Elizabeth Anderson
Oct 16, 2024
Martha Elizabeth Anderson, 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born August 5, 1931 to the late Robert Lee and Annie Kirkman Davis. Mrs. Anderson worked several years as a seamstress for Lucia Garments of Elkin. She was a faithful, dedicated, and the oldest member of Beulahland Church where she...
Lester Lee Whisenhunt
Oct 14, 2024
Mr. Lester Lee Whisenhunt, 48, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born on June 21, 1976, in Davie County to William Franklin Whisenhunt and Carolyn Reynolds Everhart. He had a love for guns and hunting. He also enjoyed playing Santa each year during the holidays at the Elkin Antiques Mall and at the Waffle House.
Lester is preceded...
Richard James Roberts
Oct 14, 2024
Mr. Richard James Roberts, 79, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024. He was born June 15, 1945 in Surry County to the late William Roberts and Harriett Priscilla Kimmer Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Marie Shore Roberts; his...
William ("Nip") Henry Slater, Sr.
Oct 14, 2024
William Henry Slater, Sr. (“Nip”), 87, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 28, 1937 to Adelbert Oather Slater and Pearl Fizy Taylor Slater. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, and sisters. William was a member of Enon Baptist Church. He retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad with 32 years of...
Jerry Wayne Woodie
Oct 13, 2024
Mr. Jerry Wayne Woodie, 74, passed away unexpectedly, at his home, Sunday, October 13, 2024. He was born April 8, 1950 in Wilkes County to the late Ray and Pattie Hemric Woodie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Patricia Woodie. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 55 years,...
Joy Reddick
Oct 13, 2024
Mrs. Brenda “Joy” Sutphin Reddick, 83, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born June 1, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Hugh Glenn Sutphin and Edith Mae Pardue Sutphin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Marlene Pfaff. Mrs. Reddick was a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church for many years...
Kay Bost Sapp-Dinkins
Oct 10, 2024
Hamptonville – Kay Bost Sapp-Dinkins, 87, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born July 31, 1937 in Iredell County to the late John William Bost and Evelyn Witherspoon Bost. Kay is a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Yadkinville. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, David Delano Dinkins; son,...
Myrna Ellen Gore Snurr
Oct 10, 2024
Myrna Ellen Gore Snurr, 77, passed away Thursday October 10, 2024. She was born December 9, 1946 in Iredell County to the late John Gore and Pansy Bunton Wood. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Guy Snurr. Surviving are her daughter Maylena Woodard; grandchildren Daniel Woodard, David Woodard, Jr.; cousins Roger (Dixie) Hedrick, Sandra Honeycutt. A...
Doris Jean Cheek Evans
Oct 9, 2024
Mrs. Doris Jean Cheek Evans, 88, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born April 15, 1936 in Surry County to the late John Wesley Cheek and Ticy Wood Cheek. Along with her parents, Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by her husband James Edward Evans, her infant son James Daniel Evans, her brothers; Joseph William Cheek, C.W. Cheek...
Barbara Gail Hall
Oct 9, 2024
Barbara Gail Hall, 68, of Yadkin County, passed away on October 9, 2024. Born on April 1, 1956, she was the beloved daughter of the late Herman Emanuel Hall and Ruby May Stallings Hall.
Barbara found joy in baking and cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren. Surviving are her son, David (Danielle) Hall; her daughter, Kristin Hall; grandchildren K.C. Weital,...
Kathy Lee Higgins Ford
Oct 4, 2024
Mrs. Kathy Lee Higgins Ford, 66, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born August 25, 1958 in Alleghany County to the late Albert Lee Higgins and Opal Wood Higgins. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Bill Ford; son, Brad Higgins; step children, Darrell Ford, Darla (Benny) Howard, Billy (Tara) Ford; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters,...
Craig Anthony Chambers
Oct 3, 2024
Mr. Craig Anthony Chambers, 56, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 3, 2024. He was born in Yadkin County on March 4, 1968 to Lewis Anthony Speaks and Alice Chambers. Craig attended New Horizons Adult Day Program for many years and absolutely loved it there. He enjoyed doing puzzles, eating, books, and gospel music. Craig loved to have a scarf...
Pamela "Pam" Evans Smith
Oct 3, 2024
Mrs. Pamela “Pam” Evans Smith, 65, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024. She was born in Yadkin County to the late Charles Edward Evans Mary “Shorty” Grey Collins Evans. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Barry Smith; her K9 Cocker Spaniel companions, Bella and Noel; aunts and uncles, Betty (Don) Evans Church, Bobby (Earline) Evans, Roger (Jane)...
Stacy Hobson Smitherman
Oct 2, 2024
EAST BEND - Mrs. Stacy Eldora Hobson Smitherman, 93, of Baltimore Road passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. She was born January 26, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Harvey and Hester Mickles Hobson. Mrs. Smitherman was a faithful member of Believers Baptist Church as long as her health permitted....
Nora Spillman Brown
Oct 1, 2024
EAST BEND - Mrs. Nora “Nody” Spillman Brown, 90, of Tyra Road passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at her home. Nora was born May 26, 1934 in Forsyth County to the late Neal Gray Spillman and Minnie Gough Spillman. Mrs. Brown was a faithful member of Forbush Friends Meeting where she served and attended...
Tommy Baity
Sep 28, 2024
Mr. John Thomas “Tommy” Baity, 87, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born September 10, 1937 to the late John Henry Baity and Flora Dalton Baity. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Janet Reavis, and Lillian Morris; grandchildren, Jake Thomas Baity I, Jake Thomas Baity II, Angel Briana Stone, Chloe Danyelle...
Todd Joseph Proffitt
Sep 27, 2024
Todd Joseph Proffit, beloved husband and father passed away Friday, September 27, 2024. He was 57, born August 24, 1967 to the late James Joseph “Jim” Proffitt and Barbara Snyder Proffitt. Mr. Proffitt enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, Huntin, Fishing, westerns, and enjoyed grilling out. Todd was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife Elizabeth Harris Proffitt;...
Jesse Dayton Brown
Sep 27, 2024
EAST BEND - Mr. Jesse Dayton Brown, 80, of Tyra Road passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, September 27, 2024 at his home. He was born March 13, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Buford Ellis and Hattie Hobson Brown. Mr. Brown was a faithful member of Forbush Friends Meeting where he was always willing to served...
Jack Franklin Dobson
Sep 24, 2024
Mr. Jack Franklin Dobson, 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born on November 6, 1950 in Surry County to Grover Lee Dobson and Irene Tolbert Dobson. Jack worked on the railroads for many years and retired from Southern Railroad. He had a great personality and enjoyed making people laugh. Most importantly, he was an avid hunter...
Daniel Gray Spillman, Jr.
Sep 23, 2024
Daniel Gray Spillman, Jr., 34, passed away Monday September 23, 2024. He was born November 25, 1989 in Forsyth County to Daniel Gray Spillman, Sr. and Carmen Elaine Fariss. He was preceded in death by his Father; sister Danielle Spillman. Surviving are his mother Carmen Fariss (Terry Porter); sisters Cassandra (BJ) Hutchens, Melanie Freeman (Ryan Pinnix); nieces Autumn Freeman, Olivia...
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