Obituaries

Charles Edward "Eddie" Macemore

Charles Edward "Eddie" Macemore

Dec 7, 2022

Charles Edward “Eddie” Macemore passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 82. He was born to Clay and Opal Macemore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Ronnie Macemore and Tommie Macemore.

Sixty-four years ago, he married Carol Williams Macemore, who survives. Also surviving...

Jimmy Wayne Wooten

Jimmy Wayne Wooten

Dec 6, 2022

Jimmy Wayne Wooten, 80, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022. He was born April 4, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Luther Raford Wooten and Sarah Baity Wooten. Jimmy enjoyed being outdoors, where he loved fishing, hunting, hunting arrow heads, metal detecting, and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his daughter-in-law, Pamela Wooten;...

Marie Vestal Cave

Marie Vestal Cave

Dec 4, 2022

East Bend

Eva Marie Vestal Cave, 91, of East Bend, died Sunday, December 4, 2022. She was born in Yadkin County on February 22, 1931 to Hampton Monroe and Sarah Ann Carter Vestal. Marie was a member of Forbush Friends meeting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Edward Crawley Cave and Carl Edelman;...

James "Jimmy" Lee Bowman

James "Jimmy" Lee Bowman

Dec 3, 2022

Yadkinville Mr. James “Jimmy” Lee Bowman, 69, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Davie Nursing & Rehab Center. Mr. Bowman was born September 1, 1953 to Mattie Irene Bowman. After moving to Yadkin County, he worked at NC DOT in Yadkinville, Unifi and Austin Company. Jimmy was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and the Yadkinville Fire Department for...

Rafael Rubio-Vega

Rafael Rubio-Vega

Dec 1, 2022

Elkin Mr. Rafael Rubio-Vega, 92, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his home. Mr. Rubio-Vega was born July 8, 1930 in Queretaro, Mexico to Jose Rubio and Maxima Vega. He enjoyed rodeos, dancing, hunting, horse racing, and playing poker. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rubio-Vega was preceded in death by his wife, Albina Chavez; a son, Gerardo Rubio;...

Nellie Sue Mastin Gregory

Nellie Sue Mastin Gregory

Nov 30, 2022

Hamptonville Mrs. Nellie Sue Mastin Gregory, 98, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Gregory was born February 1, 1924 in Wilkes County to Arthur and Joyce Mastin. She was a member of Sweet Home Baptist Church. Mrs. Gregory enjoyed quilting and gardening and was a wonderful baker. She was a devoted Christian who...

Ronald Stephen Messick

Ronald Stephen Messick

Nov 30, 2022

Messick

Yadkinville-  Mr. Ronald Stephen Messick, 70, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Dunmore Plantation in Dobson.  He was born January 25, 1952 in Forsyth County to the late James Messick and Alice Nell Dull Messick Atkins.  Mr. Messick was a graduate of Wake Forest University with a degree in Sports Medicine.  He worked for several years at...

Jimmie Dale Mathis

Jimmie Dale Mathis

Nov 30, 2022

Winston Salem Mr. Jimmie Dale Mathis, 86, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Mathis was born January 8, 1936 to Naomi Mae Mathis. He was a veteran of the US Army having served as a Paratrooper. Mr. Mathis was an avid hunter and fisherman. He retired from RJ Reynolds after 31 years of...

James "Sonny" Patton

James "Sonny" Patton

Nov 27, 2022

Mr. James “Sonny” Patton, 77, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was born in Forsyth County on June 10, 1945. Sonny enjoyed many things in life including racing, farming, tractor pulls, hunting, and fishing. Everyone who had the privilege to know him will miss him very much. He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Pearl...

James Robert Renegar

James Robert Renegar

Nov 27, 2022

Yadkinville

James Robert Renegar, 86, of Yadkinville, died Sunday, November 27, 2022. He was born in Yadkin County on April 4, 1936 to Charles and Imogene Trivette Renegar. He was a member of Marler Road Baptist Church. Mr. Renegar loved farming and going on wagon trains with his wagons and mules. He was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. In addition...

Richard Raymond Baity

Richard Raymond Baity

Nov 27, 2022

Yadkinville Richard Raymond Baity, 58, of Yadkinville, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on August 4, 1964 to Bobby Gray and Katie White Baity. Mr. Baity was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fresh water and salt water fishing and was an avid outdoorsman who like to hunt. In addition to his parents, he...

Charles Alexander Mickey, Jr.

Charles Alexander Mickey, Jr.

Nov 24, 2022

Charles Alexander Mickey, Jr., 70, passed away Thursday November 24, 2022.  He was born September 28, 1952 in Forsyth County to the late Charles Alexander Mickey, Sr. and Virginia Hill Mickey.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his second wife Karen Elizabeth Pulliam Mickey. Charles, known to many as “Chuck”, graduated from R.J. Reynolds H.S. in 1970. ...

Daphnia H. Martin

Daphnia H. Martin

Nov 23, 2022

Daphnia H. Martin, age 96, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Pruitt Health in Elkin. She was born on October 7, 1926 in Forsyth County to the late Thurmond T. Harris and Della Scott Harris. She graduated from Jonesville High School and Draughn’s Business College in Winston Salem. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Jonesville...

Uriel Burgos

Uriel Burgos

Nov 21, 2022

Boonville – Uriel Burgos, 35, passed away November 21, 2022.  He was born November 16, 1987 to Jose Burgos and Bernarda Ascencio.  In addition to his parents, he was also survived by his brothers, David Zavaleta, Adiel Burgos, Omar Burgos, Hector Burgos, Osiel Burgos; sisters, Jasmin Burgos, Andrea Burgos; nephews, Brandon Juarez, Isaac Burgos, Miguel Burgos, Gabriel Burgos, Daniel Burgos. ...

Silas Hauser Williams III

Silas Hauser Williams III

Nov 18, 2022

Mocksville Mr. Silas Hauser Williams, III, 51, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at his home. Mr. Williams was born December 8, 1970 in Yadkin County to Silas and Reggie Smith Williams. He enjoyed woodworking and was employed with Food Lion for 20 years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his sister, Teresa Lois...

Ernest Duayne Steelman

Ernest Duayne Steelman

Nov 16, 2022

Yadkinville Ernest Duayne Steelman, 60, of Yadkinville, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Atrium Health-Davie County. He was born in Davie County on January 10, 1962 to Elden Duayne and Peggy Ernestine Frye Steelman. Surviving are his parents of Yadkinville; two sisters, Patricia Steelman Myers and Malinda Hall; a brother, Brian Keith Steelman; and several nieces and nephews and great...

Margaret West Caudle

Margaret West Caudle

Nov 16, 2022

Margaret West Caudle, 79, of Hamptonville passed away Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 peacefully at her home. Born November 19th, 1942 to Charles and Irene West, she was a life-long resident of Yadkin County.

Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, James “Jimmy” Caudle; sons, Scott (Tracy) Caudle of Jonesville and Mitch (Diane) Caudle of Hamptonville; brother, Andrew...

Walter "Dale" Ireland

Walter "Dale" Ireland

Nov 16, 2022

Jonesville Mr. Walter “Dale” Ireland, 63, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Ireland was born March 24, 1959 in Yadkin County to James Walter and Elaine Everidge Ireland. He enjoyed gardening, painting, remodeling, and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ireland was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Wayne...

Robert "Bob" Franklin Cline

Robert "Bob" Franklin Cline

Nov 15, 2022

Jonesville

Mr. Robert “Bob” Franklin Cline, 70, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2022.  Mr. Cline was born on December 21, 1951 in Caldwell County to the late James Leroy and Margaret Morrow Cline.  Bob was a faithful member of Fall Creek Baptist Church. He was a 1971 Graduate of Lenoir High School, where he...

April Rose Barnett

April Rose Barnett

Nov 15, 2022

Barnett

East Bend – Ms April Rose Barnett, 40, of Cowhide Drive passed away peacefully at her home.  She was born April 9, 1982 in Caddo County, Oklahoma to Lenard Eugene Barnett, Sr. and Sharon Kay Howze Barnett.  Ms Barnett loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews when able.  She was preceded in death by...