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Olese Miller Matthews

Olese Miller Matthews

Jan 28, 2023

Boonville Mrs. Olese Miller Matthews, age 80, passed away Saturday January 28, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Matthews was born June 16, 1942 in Forsyth County to Fred and Cora Hobson Miller. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Matthews owned and operated Matthews Clean up Shop for many years, and...

Dorman Lee Cleary

Dorman Lee Cleary

Jan 28, 2023

Yadkinville Mr. Dorman Lee Cleary, 77, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023 at his home. Mr. Cleary was born April 28, 1945 in Davie County to Clyde and Flora Tutterow Cleary. He was a member of Pilot View Friends Meeting. Mr. Cleary enjoyed woodworking, building birdhouses and other crafts. He loved to go fishing, ride the gator, spend time with...

Baby Abigail Molina-Alvarez

Baby Abigail Molina-Alvarez

Jan 27, 2023

Baby Abigail Molina-Alvarez passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born in Forsyth County on Friday, January 27, 2023 to Jose and Deysi Molina. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her sister, Sofia Molina; grandparents, Francisco and Patricia Alvarez; aunts, Ruby (Kevin) Abbey and Kimberly Alvarez; uncle, Jose (Abbie) Flores; cousins, Joshua and Aurora Abbey;...

Lauraetta Charles Burnett

Lauraetta Charles Burnett

Jan 26, 2023

Hamptonville Mrs. Lauraetta Charles Burnett, 83, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Hinkle Hospice Home. Mrs. Burnett was born September 22, 1939 in Davidson County to George and Beatrice Parks Charles. She was a member of Longtown United Methodist Church. Mrs. Burnett always had a very positive attitude and she loved to travel. In addition to her parents, Mrs....

James David "Willie" Benton

James David "Willie" Benton

Jan 26, 2023

Jonesville Mr. James David “Willie” Benton, 79, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Benton was born March 4, 1943 in Surry County to Buford and Mozelle Adams Benton. He was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church and was a veteran of the US Army National Guard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding horses, and...

Robert Zachary Ridings

Robert Zachary Ridings

Jan 25, 2023

Robert Zachary Ridings, 28, of Jonesville, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his home. He was born in Iredell County on November 8, 1994 to Sandra Reavis Keaton. He was an outdoorsman and loved to fish, whittle wood and woodworking. He was preceded in death by a sister, Amanda Grace Ridings. In addition to his mother, he is survived by...

Franklin "Frank" Nixon

Franklin "Frank" Nixon

Jan 23, 2023

Franklin D. “Frank” Nixon, 86, passed away January 23, 2023. He was born August 12, 1936, in Yadkin County to the late Caleb and Mamie Nixon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, and one brother. He loved gardening, and landscaping, and he was a lifelong Tar Heel fan. Frank loved his Jesus, his...

Jason Scott Driver

Jason Scott Driver

Jan 21, 2023

Mr. Jason Scott Driver, 62, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. He was born January 26, 1960 in Yadkin County to the late Jack and Joyce Driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Scott Henderson Driver and a sister, Jackie D. Edwards. Jason was a hard worker, and was always helping others. He...

Shirley Mickles Freeland Winebarger

Shirley Mickles Freeland Winebarger

Jan 21, 2023

Yadkinville - Shirley Mickles Freeland Winebarger entered the gates of heaven on January 21, 2023. Shirley was born on 5/22/47 in Yadkin County, NC to Bonson Harding Mickles and Mary Lucille Smith Mickles and was raised in a Christian home. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, as well as husband, Bryant Eugene Freeland, son, Charles Lynn Freeland, and brother, Billy...

Helen Robbie Klutz Cheek

Helen Robbie Klutz Cheek

Jan 20, 2023

Helen Robbie Klutz Cheek, 97, passed away Friday January 20, 2023. She was born May 9, 1925 in Forsyth County to the late Paul Daywalt Klutz and Mary Ila Safrit Klutz. She was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband who she married on December 10, 1946 Leo “Wayne” Cheek;...

Randy Dale Parks

Randy Dale Parks

Jan 20, 2023

Mr. Randy Dale Parks, 64, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born in Yadkin County on May 24, 1958 to Jack Parks and Miranda Holcomb Triplett. Randy worked at Weyerhauser for 36 years. During his time there he gained another special family and always thoroughly enjoyed working. He enjoyed many things such as going outdoors, woodworking, antique...

Dr. Jasmine LaDonna Chunn

Dr. Jasmine LaDonna Chunn

Jan 19, 2023

Yadkinville – Dr. Jasmine LaDonna Chunn, 35, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023.  She was born October 19, 1987 in Forsyth County to Barry Keith Chunn and Roslyn Scott Chunn.  In addition to her parents, she was also survived by a sister, Kennedy Chunn; grandmother, Carolyn Scott; grandfather, Paul H. Chunn; and several cousins and other family members.  Her funeral...

Jonathan Dale Rakes

Jonathan Dale Rakes

Jan 19, 2023

Jonathan Dale Rakes, 51, passed away Thursday January 19, 2023. He was born November 11, 1971 in Surry County to Larry Dale Rakes and Patty Tate Caudill. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving are his mother Patty Tate Caudill; step-father Richard Caudill; sisters Jennifer Rakes (John) Welcome, Lori Walker, Kim Caudle; brothers Jason Dale Rakes, Tommy Rathbone;...

Roger Gary Campbell, Sr.

Roger Gary Campbell, Sr.

Jan 19, 2023

Roger Gary Campbell, Sr., 77, passed away Thursday January 19, 2023. He was born January 16, 1946 in Davie County to the late Curtis Lee Campbell and Mamie Ava Swaim Campbell. Mr. Campbell was a member of Turners Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Reba Allen, Dresa Campbell; three brothers Sanford Campbell, Scottie...

Brenda Miller Wishon

Brenda Miller Wishon

Jan 17, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Kay Miller Wishon, 75, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023. She was born December 23, 1947 in Yadkin County to the late Claude Paul Miller and Ethel Mae Moorefield Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Hobson; and a brother-in-law, David Smith. Mrs. Wishon joined Richmond Hill Baptist Church at...

Jack Cook

Jack Cook

Jan 17, 2023

Mr. Jack Cook, 71, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was born in Grady County, Georgia on October 18, 1951 to Woodrow Cook and Etta Law Cook. Jack served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Siemens, but he had most recently been working at NAPA Auto Parts, where he really enjoyed his time at. Jack was...

Roy "Mac" McArthur Chandler

Roy "Mac" McArthur Chandler

Jan 16, 2023

Roy McArthur “Mac” Chandler, 79, passed away Monday January 16, 2023. He was born September 16, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Gurney Esker Chandler and Esther Hawks Chandler. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons Richard Chandler, Scottie Chandler; two infant daughters; several sisters and brothers. Surviving are a daughter Teresa (Michael) Willard; grandchildren Justin...

Jaunita Davis Key

Jaunita Davis Key

Jan 16, 2023

East Bend – Jaunita Davis Key, 94, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023.  She was born July 7, 1928 in Forsyth County to the late James Arthur Davis and Lessie Belle Angel Davis.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Claude Odell Key; and nine brothers and sisters.  Surviving are her children, Brenda...

Mary Anne Roberts Younger

Mary Anne Roberts Younger

Jan 15, 2023

Yadkinville – Mary Anne Roberts Younger, 79, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023.  She was born September 27, 1943 in Guilford County to the late James Mancie Roberts and Ruby Lee Kennett Roberts.  Mary Anne graduated from Page High School in Greensboro where she was a member of the Glee Club.  She retired from Chatham Manufacturing after 39 years of...

Eden Nichole Kimmer

Eden Nichole Kimmer

Jan 14, 2023

Winston Salem Ms. Eden Nichole Kimmer, 30, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at her home. Ms. Kimmer was born January 28, 1992 in Surry County to Charles Allen and Laura Martin Kimmer. She was a very artsy person, loving to draw, crochet, knit, paint and play the guitar. Eden loved her children and God, and loved helping others; always...

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