Obituaries

Elmer Lee Groce

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

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,...

Barbara Christine Shaw

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...

Amanda Irene Riffe Byerly

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...

Crystal Michelle Walker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Haleigh Rose Towner

Haleigh Rose Towner

May 16, 2023

East Bend Ms. Haleigh Rose Towner, 13, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Haleigh was born on May 3, 2010. She was the daughter of Keith and Deann Towner. Haleigh was a student at Forbush Middle School, and she enjoyed makeup & nails, stuffed animals, and artwork. She was very feisty and confident and will be dearly missed by all...

Benjamin Salinas-Mendoza

Benjamin Salinas-Mendoza

May 15, 2023

Mr. Benjamin Salinas-Mendoza, 82, passed away, Monday, May 15, 2023. He was born March 8, 1941 to the late Sebastian Salinas and Natividad Mendoza. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Iduvina Rojas Rodriguez; his children, Maria del Carmen Salinas, Carmen Salinas, Maria Guadalupe Salinas. He is survived by his children, Javier Salinas (Ana...

John Mark Wallace

John Mark Wallace

May 14, 2023

John “Mark” Wallace, 63, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday May, 14, 2023. He was born April 20, 1960 to the late Rev. Irvin Luther Wallace and Evelyn Juanita York Wallace. Mark was an encourager to other people. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Bill Reece. Surviving are his sisters Linda Reece,...

Robin Wood Shore

Robin Wood Shore

May 13, 2023

Ms. Robin Lynn Wood Shore, 62, passed away, Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was born August 4, 1960 in Yadkin County to the late Edisel Arthur Wood and Maggie Marie Durham Wood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tony “Hootie” Wood. She is survived by her sons, Levi (Kayla) Thompson, Zane (Candice) Shore;...

Deborah Hedgecock Cameron

Deborah Hedgecock Cameron

May 13, 2023

Dobson – Deborah Louise Hedgecock Cameron, 72, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023.  She was born March 4, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late Henry Eugene Hedgecock, Jr. and Jeanette Money Hedgecock.  Surviving is her husband of 43 years, Dennis Lee Cameron; children, Wayne Cameron, Brooke (David) Sowards; grandchildren, Ty Sowards, Khloe Sowards; sister, Pam (Ray) Sands; niece, Sheryl...

Anthony Craig Miller

Anthony Craig Miller

May 12, 2023

Hamptonville – Anthony Craig Miller, 69, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023.  He was born November 27, 1953 in Yadkin County to the late Leroy Clarence Miller and Mary Jane Sizemore Miller.  He enjoyed Nascar, Carolina Panthers, Bowling, and Cooking.  His favorite times of the year was always the holidays.  He was a graduate of Forbush High School class of...

Christina Marie Greninger Clark

Christina Marie Greninger Clark

May 11, 2023

Christina Marie Greninger Clark, 54, passed away Thursday May 11, 2023. She was born January 5, 1969 to Woodrow Wilson Greninger and Mildred Wallace Greninger. Surviving are her parents; two sons Edward Brandon, Jason Clark; sister Vickie (Mike) Auman; brother Kenneth Greninger; niece Heather (Chase) Lee; grandniece Bonnie Lee. Christina loved canning, cooking, and spending time with her family. The...

Edwina Mae Shore Gilliam

Edwina Mae Shore Gilliam

May 9, 2023

Yadkinville On May 9, at 6:30PM, our precious mom took Jesus’ hand and heard His voice saying “Well done, good and faithful servant”. Edwina Shore Gilliam was born on July 31, 1924 in Yadkin County. She was the daughter of Wint and Zeda Shore of Hamptonville, NC. Edwina loved to play the piano and grew up playing for various occasions....

Larry Ray Johnson

Larry Ray Johnson

May 9, 2023

East Bend - Mr. Larry Ray Johnson, 57, passed away on May 9, 2023. Mr. Johnson was born January 2, 1966, in Surry County to Jimmy Ray and Alta Thompson Johnson of Mount Airy.  In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his wife, Carolyn Lawrence; a daughter, Ciara Johnson, of the home; a step-son, Joey Foster, of...