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Judy Brown Swaim

Judy Brown Swaim

Jan 13, 2023

Jonesville Ms. Judy Darlene Brown Swaim, 71, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Ms. Swaim was born March 4, 1951 in Yadkin County to Ralph and Edith Roberts Brown. She was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church and enjoyed knitting and baking. In addition to her parents, Ms. Swaim was preceded in death...

Ranzie Lee Brown

Ranzie Lee Brown

Jan 13, 2023

Yadkinville Mr. Ranzie Lee Brown, 87, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at his home. Mr. Brown was born August 19, 1935 in Yadkin County to Luther and Edna Wall Brown. He was a long-time member of Yadkinville Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as a deacon and on the cemetery committee. Mr. Brown served in the US Army National...

Virginia Taylor Henderson

Virginia Taylor Henderson

Jan 12, 2023

Hamptonville Mrs. Virginia Dare Taylor Henderson, 78, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Willowbrook Healthcare. Mrs. Henderson was born November 26, 1944 in Ashe County to Hardin and Nellie Phipps Taylor. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Mrs. Henderson enjoyed reading, and she was a people person. Everyone who knew her, loved her and she will...

Robert Lee Cline

Robert Lee Cline

Jan 11, 2023

Yadkinville Mr. Robert “Pawpaw” Lee Cline, 77, went to be with his eternal Father and was reunited with his loving wife on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Robert was born June 25, 1945 to Coolie and Laura York Cline. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of Believer’s Baptist Church. Robert retired from RJ Reynolds after more...

Sherry Jean Edlin

Sherry Jean Edlin

Jan 11, 2023

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Jonesville-  Sherry Jean Edlin, 61, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Atrium Health Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.   She was born July 4, 1961 in Raleigh County West Virginia to Shirley Jean Farmer King and Ramon Del King.  Ms Edlin being born on July 4th was a proud Patriot for her country, a huge advocate for Israel and...

Hazel Trivette Grose

Hazel Trivette Grose

Jan 10, 2023

Hazel Trivette Grose went home to Jesus on January 10, 2023, at age 92 and was surrounded by loving family members when she passed.

Hazel was born to Lillie Mae Trivette on August 21, 1930. She was a comfort to many and a joy to all. Most of her time was spent taking care of her family, her friends, and...

Robert Milton Phelps

Robert Milton Phelps

Jan 10, 2023

Robert Milton Phelps, 90, of Wilkesboro, NC, passed away January 10, 2023. He has since met his goal in life by meeting his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, having since heard Him proclaim "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." He was born May 25, 1932, to Milton Robert and Hazel Amanda (Stormer) Phelps. Bob lived much of his life...

Ronnie Harris

Ronnie Harris

Jan 6, 2023

Fredrick “Ronnie” Harris, 78, passed away peacefully Friday, January 6, 2023 at Baptist Hospital. He was born August 21, 1944 to the late Fred and Opal Harris. Ronnie was a hardworking, loving, kind and gentle husband, father, and papa, who treated everyone he met with an infectious smile, fist bump or hug. His love for driving 18 wheelers led to...

Norman Alvin Hutchens

Norman Alvin Hutchens

Jan 5, 2023

Norman Alvin Hutchens passed away peacefully at his home on January 5th, 2023, 39 years to the day that his grandfather Dal, went to be with the Lord. Norman was the grandson of Dal and Viola Hobson Norman and HC and Della Bryant Hutchens.

He was proceeded in death by his father Alvin Herman Hutchens. He is survived by his...

Ruth Allen Stewart

Ruth Allen Stewart

Jan 4, 2023

Boonville Mrs. Ruth Beatrice Allen Stewart, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Yadkin Nursing Center. Mrs. Stewart was born May 7, 1940 in Forsyth County to Hubert and Lola Wiseman Allen. She was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church and retired from Boonville Elementary School after 22 years of service. Mrs. Stewart enjoyed spending time with her...

Jimmy Howard Davis

Jimmy Howard Davis

Jan 3, 2023

Jimmy Howard Davis, 88, of East Bend, passed away early on January 3, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his wife, Janet Lineberry Davis of the home; daughter Gina Davis Boyles and granddaughter, Mikaela Boyles; son, Jay Davis; a sister, Dorothy Ann Ratledge, all of East Bend; brother-in-law Ed Snow; three nephews: and many...

Joseph "Joe" Larry Doss

Joseph "Joe" Larry Doss

Jan 3, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Larry Doss, age 80, passed away January 3, 2023. He was born May 4, 1942 in Surry County to the late Joesph Ray Doss and Lola Baker Doss. Mr. Doss attended Yadkinville United Methodist Church while his health permitted and then he attended via Facebook broadcast every Sunday morning. Joe was a 1960 graduate of West Yadkin High...

Roger Vance Owens

Roger Vance Owens

Jan 3, 2023

Yadkinville – Roger Vance Owens, 83, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  He was born April 1, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late James and Mollie Robins Owens.  In addition to his parents; he was also preceded in death by his wife, Millie Leigh Cheek Owens; and several brothers and sisters.  Surviving are his sons; Rodney (Anna) Owens, Kevin...

Sheryl Allen Morrison

Sheryl Allen Morrison

Jan 2, 2023

Yadkinville Ms. Sheryl Lynn Allen Morrison, 55, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at her home. Ms. Morrison was born January 4, 1967 in Boise Idaho to Ray Allen and Jessie McCall Talbert. She enjoyed listening to music and spending time with family. In addition to her parents, Ms. Morrison was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dean Nance...

Luane Smith Williard

Luane Smith Williard

Dec 31, 2022

Mocksville – Luane Smith Williard, 72, passed away December 31, 2022 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. She was born February 13, 1950 to the late Clinton and Helen Joyner Smith. Luane graduated from Davie High School and Mitchell Community College. She worked different jobs until finishing her career at Yadkin County DSS, where she worked for 25 years. Luane...

Joyce Foster Pate

Joyce Foster Pate

Dec 31, 2022

Fayetteville, NC - Mrs. Joyce Foster Pate, 85, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully December 31, 2022 at her home in East Bend.  She was born February 20, 1937 in Sampson County to the late David Morgan and Selma Lureen Hudson Foster.  Mrs. Pate was a graduate of Meredith College where she received her degree in Education.  She was a...

Phyllis Mills Foster

Phyllis Mills Foster

Dec 31, 2022

Hamptonville Mrs. Mary “Phyllis” Mills Goforth Foster, 84, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Foster was born March 31, 1938 in Algoma, WV to David and Clara Painter Mills. She was a long-time member of Flat Rock Baptist Church. Mrs. Foster enjoyed classical music, reading, watching movies, and writing. In addition to her parents, Mrs....

Mattie Fletcher Harris

Mattie Fletcher Harris

Dec 31, 2022

East Bend Mrs. Mattie Mae Fletcher Harris, 87, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Harris was born February 2, 1935 in Yadkin County to Titus and Vernie Brown Fletcher. She enjoyed quilting, knitting, and basketweaving. Mrs. Harris was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. In addition to...

Jettie Lucille Reavis Neal

Jettie Lucille Reavis Neal

Dec 30, 2022

Jettie Lucille Reavis Neal, 88, passed away Friday December 30, 2022. She was born February 11, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Charlie Winfield Reavis and Ida Frances Macemore Reavis. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, needle point, loved working on the farm, also working at Yadkin Nursing Center. She was preceded in...

Dennis Clayborn Porter

Dennis Clayborn Porter

Dec 29, 2022

Boonville Mr. Dennis Clayborn Porter, 64, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Porter was born May 4, 1958 in Yadkin County to Chester Leo and Carolyn Dobson Porter. Mr. Porter enjoyed drag racing and mowing yards. In addition to his parents, Mr. Porter was preceded in death by a grandchild, Jamall Shepard and a brother-in-law,...

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