Obituaries

Ricky Lee Chapman

Ricky Lee Chapman

Feb 12, 2023

East Bend Mr. Ricky Lee Chapman, Sr., 64, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his home. Mr. Chapman was born July 9, 1958 to Woodrow and Ethel Scott Chapman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Chapman was preceded in death by two sisters, Goldie Webb and Janie Myers; and two brothers, Charles Gwyn and Steve Conway. He is survived...

David Lee Lyons

David Lee Lyons

Feb 11, 2023

Boonville Mr. David “Cotton” “Harry” Lee Lyons, 72, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Lyons was born October 11, 1950 in Wilkes County to Mary Lyons. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Lyons enjoyed collecting cars in his younger days. He enjoyed time fishing and spending time with his grand dog,...

Bonnie Jean Jones Tilley

Bonnie Jean Jones Tilley

Feb 11, 2023

EAST BEND - Bonnie Jean Jones Tilley was born January 9, 1953 in Forsyth County to Marion Shermer Jones, Sr. and Elizabeth Slater Jones.  She peacefully passed away on February 11, 2023 after an extended battle with Alzheimer's Disease.  Bonnie was devoted to her family and her greatest pride was her two children.  She cherished the title "Granny" and time...

Canzis Sales Tidline

Canzis Sales Tidline

Feb 10, 2023

Boonville Mrs. Canzis Lavern Sales Tidline, 87, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Tidline was born February 6, 1936 in Surry County to Charlie and Nina Gadberry Sales. She was a dedicated member of Clarks Chapel Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Women’s’ Auxiliary. Mrs. Tidline was also...

Geraldine Caudle Baity

Geraldine Caudle Baity

Feb 10, 2023

Yadkinville Mrs. Geraldine Caudle Baity, 94, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Baity was born March 28, 1928 in Yadkin County to William and Martha Harris Caudle. She was a member of Courtney Baptist Church. Mrs. Baity enjoyed gardening, crocheting, quilting and being outdoors. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Baity was preceded in death...

Brenda Sparks Pardue

Brenda Sparks Pardue

Feb 5, 2023

Brenda Sue Sparks Pardue of Hamptonville passed away with her family by her side, at Forsyth Medical Center, on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Brenda was born on July 21, 1943, in Surry County, North Carolina to William and Viola Sparks. She married her devoted husband of 58 years, James Pardue, on May 9, 1964.

Brenda was a 1961 graduate of...

Harold Eugene Renegar

Harold Eugene Renegar

Feb 3, 2023

Yadkinville – Harold Eugene Renegar, 70, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023.  He was born February 6, 1952 in Surry County to the late Harold Alonzo Renegar and Florence Lee Sizemore Renegar.  Gene was the owner and operator of Triad Turf Irrigation and Allison Oaks Vineyards.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, but the pride and joy of...

Jane Sutphin Mundy

Jane Sutphin Mundy

Jan 31, 2023

Yadkinville – Jane Sutphin Mundy, 77, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  She was born March 8, 1945 in Yadkin County to the late Willie Sutphin and Violet Dalton Sutphin.  Jane was a member of Turners Creek Baptist Church, was active in food pantry and taught Sunday School for years.  She enjoyed traveling, gardening, loved her...

Teresa Lynn Leisure Collins

Teresa Lynn Leisure Collins

Jan 31, 2023

Teresa Lynn Leisure Collins, 52, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. She was born January 12, 1971 in Forsyth County to Terry Lee Leisure, Sr. and Jo Ann Binkley Leisure. Teresa loved her animals, fixing hair, helping people, fishing, cooking, attending grandkids ball games, and loved working in her flowers. Teresa loved spending time with her grandkids Sunshine and Moonshine.   ...

Kathy Ann Collins

Kathy Ann Collins

Jan 31, 2023

Yadkinville Ms. Kathy Ann Collins, 60, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Ms. Collins was born October 15, 1962 in Stokes County to James and Mary McKinney Collins. She was a great mother and a wonderful grandmother. Ms. Collins was preceded in death by her mother. In addition to her father, she is survived by a...

George Monroe Davis

George Monroe Davis

Jan 30, 2023

Mr. George Monroe Davis, 74, passed away January 30, 2023. He was born August 21, 1948 in Yadkin County to the late James Arthur Davis and Mamie Flynn Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by ten brothers, and sisters. He is survived by his children, Darren (Paula) Davis, Lisa Hornsby; grandchildren, Maggie Davis, Ellie Davis,...

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...