Obituaries
John D. "Pops" Snow
Apr 29, 2023
Mr. John D. “Pops” Snow, 77, passed away on April 29, 2023. He was born in Surry County on April 21, 1946 to Elmer and Jenny Snow. John enjoyed gardening, cooking, bowling, and old cars, especially Trans Ams. He had a passion for his Carolina Classic Racing league. He loved taking care of everything with the league, and gaining so...
Eddie "Joe" Shermer
Apr 29, 2023
East Bend – Eddie “Joe” Shermer, 66, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born March 24, 1957 in Forsyth County to the late Alvin “Buddy” Washington Shermer, Jr. and Virginia “Jenny” Greene Shermer. Surviving is his wife, Wanda Rucker Shermer; daughters, Meagan Shermer, Nikki (Joseph Wade) Shermer; sister, Kay (Ed) Choplin; brother, Mark (Penny) Shermer; nephews, Jacob Shermer,...
Jackson William "JW" Cheek
Apr 28, 2023
Jackson William “JW” Cheek, 82, passed away on Friday April 28, 2023. He was born March 21, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Dolphus Cheek and Oma Groce Cheek. JW enjoyed tractor pulling and anything with Farmall tractors. He always said, “If it ain’t Red, keep it in the Shed.” He was preceded in death by his parents; his...
Mary Jane Gregory Mullis
Apr 28, 2023
Union Grove – Mary Jane Gregory Mullis, 89, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born November 16, 1933 in Wilkes County to the late Jody Gregory and Gladys Anderson Gregory. Mary enjoyed working puzzles, she also enjoyed the outdoors, spending time in her yard and flower garden. She was a faithful member at Shiloh Baptist Church. In addition...
Charles Nelson Dobbins, Jr.
Apr 25, 2023
Dr. Charles Nelson Dobbins, Jr., 94, passed into eternal peace on April 25, 2023. “Charlie” was born on January 23, 1929, to Charles Nelson Dobbins, Sr. and Beulah Eloise Logan Dobbins in Yadkinville, NC. He attended North Carolina State University, where he received a B.S. degree in Poultry Science. Charlie married Ella Mae Brandon in 1951. They were together for...
Mark Joseph Harris
Apr 24, 2023
Mark Joseph Harris, 40, of Rural Hall, NC passed away in the morning hours of Monday, April 24th 2023. He was born on June 21st, 1982 to Gary Estil Harris and Sandra Carter Harris. He is preceded in death by his mother Sandy Carter Harris, sister Julie Elizabeth Harris, grandparents Estil Woodrow Harris, Sadie Mae Harris (Felts), Ray Bob Carter,...
Maxie Baity Caudle
Apr 23, 2023
Ms. Maxie Baity Caudle, 97, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was born in Yadkin County on September 30, 1925 to Floyd I. Baity and Carrie W. Baity. Maxie was a member of South Oak Ridge Baptist Church. She always had a servant’s heart, and served her church and her community well. Maxie enjoyed flowers, gardening, and cooking....
Brenda Blackburn Walker
Apr 20, 2023
After a long and courageous 50-year battle against cancer, Brenda Blackburn Walker has been welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Brenda was a warm and outgoing person who always had a positive influence on the lives of the people around her. She made the world a better and more beautiful place with her love of cats, butterflies...
Lavorn "Gene" Eugene Pardue
Apr 20, 2023
Jonesville Mr. Lavorn “Gene” Eugene Pardue, 86, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Pardue was born May 13, 1936, in Yadkin County to Gathis and Sadie Vestal Pardue. He was a member of Swaim’s Baptist Church and served as a deacon for many years at Arlington First Baptist Church. Mr. Pardue was a...
Wilburn Grady Caudle
Apr 15, 2023
Yadkinville – Wilburn Grady Caudle, 95, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023. He was born September 27, 1927 in Wilkes County to the late Paul Anderson Caudle and Bertha Durham Caudle. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Belle Swaim Caudle; sister, Ruth Rose; brothers, Sam Caudle and Herman Caudle. Surviving are...
Gilbert Howell Sr.
Apr 12, 2023
Mr. Gilbert Howell Sr., 78, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born March 11, 1945 in Davie County to the late Sam Howell and Ethel Foote Howell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Porter Howell, and numerous brothers, and sisters. He is survived by his children, Bobby Howell, Leroy...
Betty Jane Jeffrey
Apr 11, 2023
Mrs. Betty Jane Jeffrey, 74, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born February 18, 1949 in Mabscott, West Virginia to the late Frankie James Slate and Betty Ethel Torres. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Grady R. Jeffrey, Sr. and her siblings, Robert...
Michael Wayne Davis
Apr 11, 2023
Michael Wayne Davis, 47, passed away on Tuesday April 11, 2023. He was born September 16, 1975 to Richard Alvin Davis and Sharon Carter Hutchins. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving are his wife Wendi Gail Black Davis; mother and step-father Sharon Carter (J.R.) Hutchins; step daughter Kaylin Boyles. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday April...
Dillon "Deber & Dee" Ray Macemore
Apr 10, 2023
Jonesville – Dillon “Deber & Dee” Ray Macemore, 82, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. He was born February 4, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Everette and Annie Benton Macemore. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran. Dillon loved old cars, farming, riding his tractor on the farm and bush hogging. He retired...
Patty Sue Gregory Hutchens
Apr 9, 2023
Yadkinville – Patty Sue Gregory Hutchens, 85, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was born May 15, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late William Manasseh Gregory and Edith Parrish Gregory. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Vicky Hemric; brother, Swanson Gregory. Surviving is her husband, Jimmy Lee Hutchens, children, Debbie...
Lendon McKinley Chambers
Apr 9, 2023
Lendon McKinley Chambers, 83, passed away Sunday April 9, 2023. He was born June 6, 1939 in Wilkes County to the late Wake McKinley Chambers and Virginia Dare Hunnicutt Chambers. Lendon loved restoring old tractors, gardening, old coins, he loved his family and never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Thelma Lee Barnard...
J. RIchard Macemore
Apr 8, 2023
Jonesville Mr. James “Richard” Macemore, 82, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Macemore was born July 13, 1940, in Yadkin County to Fred Lee and Opal Weatherman Macemore. He was a member of Swan Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Macemore retired from RJ Reynolds and enjoyed playing golf, watching NASCAR, fishing, and playing with his grandchildren....
Emily Cook Mitchell
Apr 7, 2023
Mocksville Mrs. Emily Loretta Cook Estes Mitchell, 52, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Mitchell was born November 16, 1970 in Iredell County to the late Robert and Ruby Vestal Cook. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by her husband of 21 years, Sam Pierre Mitchell; children, Travis (Jackie)...
Dorothy Catherine Fortune Hobson
Apr 4, 2023
Mrs. Dorothy Catherine Fortune Hobson, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born in Wytheville, Virginia on August 22, 1938 to Eugene and Dorothy Fortune. Dorothy loved shopping, doing puzzles, and playing bingo. She will be missed by all who had the privilege to know her.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Nancy Guignet Young
Mar 31, 2023
“Just one life has recently passed. Only what was done for Christ will last” Mrs. Nancy Ann Guignet West Sisk Young, 91, passed away on March 31, 2023. She was born on February 23, 1932 at Silvercross Hospital in Joliet, Illinois to Roy Francis Guignet of Chicago, IL and Ethel Davis Guignet of Milwaukee, WI. Nancy is predeceased by her...