Obituaries
Michael Gray Martin
Jun 4, 2023
Yadkinville
Mr. Michael Gray Martin, 59, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Baptist Hospital. Mike was born on July 5, 1963 in Yadkin County to the late Billy Gray and Allie Jessilene Martin.
Mike attended Starmount High School and was employed by K & W Cafeteria for 12 years. He enjoyed basketball and spending time with his son and...
Infant Emersyn Jade Gadberry
Jun 4, 2023
Charlotte Infant Emersyn Jade Gadberry passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. She was born on June 4, 2023 to Jerome Gadberry and Danielle Garza. Emersyn is preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Domingo & Pabla Garza. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Alex & Patsy Garza; paternal grandparents, Crystal Gadberry (Bryan), & Andrew Carlton;...
Jerry Clayton Poindexter
Jun 3, 2023
Mr. Jerry Clayton Poindexter, age 74, of Boonville, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on June 03, 2023. Jerry was a retired truck driver of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He loved bluegrass and gospel music, fishing when his health would allow it, camping, and family get-togethers. He was a great daddy, grandfather, and...
Donna Jenkins Henderson
Jun 2, 2023
Hamptonville Mrs. Donna Kay Jenkins Henderson, 58, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Henderson was born December 1, 1964 in Surry County to Buddy Wayne and Dovie Cox Jenkins. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Henderson was preceded in death...
Peggy Poindexter Steelman
Jun 2, 2023
Yadkinville Mrs. Peggy Ruth Poindexter Steelman, 93, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Steelman was born August 28, 1929 in Yadkin County to TH and Plummer Norman Poindexter. She was a member of Huntsville Baptist Church where she served as treasurer for many years. Mrs. Steelman graduated from Winthrop College with a degree in Journalism....
Loretta Walkoviak Smith
May 30, 2023
Hamptonville Mrs. Loretta Stephanie Walkoviak Smith, 93, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Gordon Hospice Home. Mrs. Smith was born August 20, 1929, in Chicago, IL to George and Stella Novivinski Walkoviak. She was of the Lutheran faith. Mrs. Smith loved her family and making a home for them. She was an avid reader, always current on politics. She...
Herman Burcham
May 30, 2023
Boonville Mr. L. Herman Burcham, 101, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at his home. Herman was born November 5, 1921 in Surry County to Clay and Jettie Burcham. He was a veteran of the US Navy, having served during WWII. Herman was a 1940 graduate of Elkin High School and a...
William "W.C." Clay Lawrence
May 30, 2023
Mocksville Mr. William “W.C.” Clay Lawrence, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. W.C. was born May 20, 1938 in Ashe County to Coy and Ellie Mae Main Lawrence. He was a member of Courtney Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Army National Guard. W.C. owned W.C. Lawrence Construction for many years and was...
Sherry Fishburn Ball
May 29, 2023
Mrs. Sherry Fishburn Ball, 75, passed away May 29, 2023. She was born January 29, 1948 in Indiana to the late John Reed Fishburn and Mary Frances Neighbors Fishburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Dallas Gray Ball. Mrs. Ball was a member of Arlington 1st Baptist Church where she...
Elmer Lee Groce
May 29, 2023
Yadkinville Mr. Elmer Lee Groce, 90, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at his home. Mr. Groce was born February 28, 1933 in Yadkin County to Ernest and Evelyn Cook Groce. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Groce was a member of Mt. Olive UMC and attended Wyo Bible Methodist Church....
Larry Grant Reavis
May 28, 2023
YADKINVILLE- Larry Grant Reavis, 75, of Yadkinville, North Carolina passed away May 28, 2023. He was born January 27, 1948 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Clyde Grant “Chunky” Reavis and Frances Harmon Reavis.
Larry graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1973 and began his legal career with the Forsyth County District Attorney’s office. April 1,...
Amanda Irene Riffe Byerly
May 25, 2023
Amanda Irene Riffe Byerly, 43, passed away Thursday May 25, 2023. She was born August 10, 1979 in Surry County to the late Irene Hall Riffe. She was preceded in death by her mother; brother Dannan Brown. Surviving are her children Brianna Queen, Nathan Queen, Austin Riffe; grandchildren Oakley Rucker, Aubree Riffe. A memorial service will be conducted at a...
Barbara Christine Shaw
May 25, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Christine Shaw, 72, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023. She was born in Surry County on April 8, 1951 to Otis Gordon Trexler and Vallie Mae Cook Trexler. Barbara went to Jonesville Elementary School, and graduated from Starmount High School’s first graduating class. She worked at Chatham Manufacturing Company and Carolina Wear. Barbara enjoyed going to the...
Crystal Michelle Walker
May 23, 2023
Boonville – Crystal Michelle Walker, 40, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was born March 11, 1983 in Surry County. Surviving is her son, Codie (Bailey) Royal; Mother, Sherry (Dennis) Darnell; grandchildren, Enslee Royal, Ada Royal; sister, Nichole (Michael) Darnell-Greene; grandmother, Carolyn Stokes; nephew, Fisher Greene; nieces, Rivee Greene, Emmi Greene; aunt, Shannon Stokes; cousin, Daniel Stanley. A private...
Rylo Weatherman Caudill
May 22, 2023
Yadkinville
Baby Rylo Weatherman Caudill passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born at Hugh Chatham Hospital on Monday, May 22, 2023 to Russell and Kris Caudill. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Kenley Caudill; and his two brothers, Ryland and Knox Caudill; maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Maxine Weatherman; and fraternal grandparents, Terry...
Paul Eugene Rutledge
May 22, 2023
Winston-Salem – Paul Eugene Rutledge, 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born January 1, 1947 in Yadkin County to the late Evans Monroe Rutledge and Minnie Carter Rutledge. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Thurmond Rutledge, Clifton Rutledge, James R. Rutledge,...
Michael Henry Whitaker
May 22, 2023
Yadkinville – Michael Henry Whitaker, 71, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 22, 2023. He was born July 21, 1951 in Pulaski, VA to the late Howard and Stella Virginia Whitaker. Michael was a member at Peace Haven Baptist church and he loved his church and church family. He was a wonderful husband, father,...
Jamie Collins Sparks Shelton
May 22, 2023
Jamie Collins Sparks Shelton, 57, went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Monday May 22, 2023. She was born April 4, 1966 in Yadkin County to the late William Roy Collins and Stella Carlton Collins. Jamie loved painting, Going to Christian Concerts, and spending time with her family. Surviving are her husband Scott Shelton; children Corey...
Charles Turner Lazenby
May 21, 2023
Hamptonville Mr. Charles Turner Lazenby, 82, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Charles was born April 12, 1941 in Forsyth County to Robert and Elsie Owens Lazenby. He was a member of Union Baptist Church. Charles enjoyed NASCAR and going carp fishing. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Katheryne...
Sheila "Chris" Parker Shore
May 19, 2023
Shore
BOONVILLE- Mrs. Sheila “Chris” Parker Shore, 73, our loving wife, “Mama”, “Nana”, “Great-Nana”, and friend to so many, passed away peacefully Friday, May 19, 2023 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born December 9, 1949 in Surry County to the late Thad Monroe and Ruby Nell Hinshaw Benton. Chris was a graduate of Starmount High School’s first...
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