Obituaries

Daniel "Dan" Thomas Black

Daniel "Dan" Thomas Black

Oct 27, 2022

Daniel “Dan” Thomas Black, 74, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2022 in his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born February 2, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late Daniel Lee Black and Gladis Brown Black. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by brothers Perry and Ellis Black. He is survived by his wife...

Dianna Lynn Benge

Dianna Lynn Benge

Oct 27, 2022

Jonesville

Mrs. Dianna Lynn Finney Benge, 70, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at her home.  Mrs. Benge was born November 2, 1951 in Surry County to the late Valk and Beulah Luffman Finney.  She was a member of City of Refuge Community Church.   

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Benge was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry...

Zachary "Zac" Daniel Johnson

Zachary "Zac" Daniel Johnson

Oct 26, 2022

Zachary “Zac” Daniel Johnson, 17, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He was born on October 2, 2005. He is survived by his parents, Davey and Crystal Johnson; siblings, Kenny Johnson, Hanna (fiancé Ben Santiago) Johnson, Conner Johnson, Carson Johnson; niece, Alice Santiago; grandparents, Ken and Janet Johnson, Jim and Sharon Guillen; great-grandmother, Lucille Johnson. The family will receive friends...

Patricia Ann Hurlocker Bell

Patricia Ann Hurlocker Bell

Oct 25, 2022

Patricia Ann Hurlocker Bell, 76, walked into the gates of Heaven on October 25, 2022. She was born August 16, 1946 in Cabarrus County to the late Floyd Hurlocker and Roxie Meadows.  Pat loved attending Freedom Gospel Baptist Church where she was a dedicated member. She loved to study her Bible and she greatly loved her grandchildren.  She was preceded...

Carl Max Cranfill

Carl Max Cranfill

Oct 25, 2022

Yadkinville – Carl Max Cranfill, 84, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He was born October 20, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Belle Wiles Cranfill and Carl Monroe Cranfill. He is survived by his son, Victor (Angela) Cranfill, brother, Rex (Donna) Cranfill and his grandson, Joseph Cranfill. Max enjoyed his career at Unifi and after retiring spent many...

Melissa Smith Maresco

Melissa Smith Maresco

Oct 25, 2022

Yadkinville Ms. Melissa Dawn Smith Maresco, 43, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Melissa was born August 21, 1979 in Forsyth County to David and Joy Jones Smith. She was very artistic and loved to draw. In addition to her parents, Melissa was preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Smith. She is survived...

Genevieve Steelman Kiser

Genevieve Steelman Kiser

Oct 25, 2022

On Tuesday morning, October 25, Genevieve Steelman Kiser entered her heavenly home after having a stroke. Genevieve was born June 23, 1954 in Iredell County to John Buford and Geneva Chaffin Steelman. In addition to her parents, Genevieve was preceded in death by her son, Garrett Kiser, her husband Steve Kiser, and a special aunt, Mary Lee Steelman.

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Patty Ann Long Martin

Patty Ann Long Martin

Oct 24, 2022

Yadkinville - Mrs. Patty Ann Long Martin, 87, passed away Monday October 24, 2022. Patty was born February 4, 1935 in Yadkin County to Davis and Minnie Sheek Long. She graduated from Yadkinville high school and Appalachian State University. She was an exemplary wife, mother and sister; always helping whenever she was needed and in any way she could. She...

James Keith Henderson

James Keith Henderson

Oct 23, 2022

James Keith Henderson, 36, passed away Sunday October 23, 2022. He was born April 10, 1986 in Yadkin County to James David Henderson and Donna Jenkins Henderson. He is survived by his wife Tiffany Drown Henderson; parents David Henderson, Donna Jenkins Henderson; daughter Avalynn Henderson; sister Amber Crawford; grandmother Virginia Henderson. A memorial service will be conducted 11:00 AM November...

D. Pete Renegar

D. Pete Renegar

Oct 23, 2022

Hamptonville Mr. D. Pete Renegar, 87, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at his home. Mr. Renegar was born September 25, 1935 in Iredell County to Travis and Lola Wooten Renegar. He enjoyed playing the banjo, working on things, cutting wood, fishing, and doing anything outdoors. Pete retired from Roadway as a long-haul truck driver. In addition to his parents,...

Zena Mae Saunders Fleming

Zena Mae Saunders Fleming

Oct 22, 2022

East Bend – Zena Mae Saunders Fleming, 83, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022. She was born June 25, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Luther Monroe Saunders and Dorethie Matthews Saunders. Zena enjoyed reading, working in flowers, and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved playing and watching softball when she was younger. Zena was a member at...

Joseph Delano Spatafore

Joseph Delano Spatafore

Oct 21, 2022

Yadkinville Mr. Joseph Delano Spatafore, 85, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Spatafore was born November 4, 1936 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Jean Spatafore. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and retired as Post Master after working in the postal service for 33 years. He enjoyed walking his dog...

Jane Little Mahaley

Jane Little Mahaley

Oct 21, 2022

Yadkinville

Mrs. Jane Brannon Little Mahaley, 88, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022.  Jane was born February 13, 1934 in Mecklenburg County to Benjamin and Beatrice Price Little.  She worked as a medical technician at Duke and Chapel Hill.  Jane was a geologist and loved exploring nature, and volunteered with the park service with the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. ...

Ruby Pinnix Shore

Ruby Pinnix Shore

Oct 20, 2022

Ruby Lee Pinnix Shore passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022, in her sleep, with her loving daughter Lee Ann by her side.     Ruby was born in Yadkin County on October 29, 1923, to Claude and Evelyn Pinnix.  She married Fletcher Shore in 1941.Ruby graduated from West Yadkin High School as Valedictorian of the Class of 1941 and was awarded the...

Stacey Lee Sheets

Stacey Lee Sheets

Oct 19, 2022

Yadkinville Mr. Stacey Lee Sheets, 54, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Stacey was born June 13, 1968 in Forsyth County to Richard and Patsy Ellis Sheets. In addition to his parents, Stacey is survived by his wife of 17 years, Mailea Edens Sheets; son Atticus Lee Sheets; a sister, Susan Gardner; a brother, Tracey (Loretta) Sheets; nieces and nephews,...

Georgia Reavis Watts

Georgia Reavis Watts

Oct 18, 2022

YADKINVILLE-  Mrs. Georgia Alice Reavis Watts, 93, entered her Heavenly home Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Willowbrook Heath Care.  Georgia was born February 22, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late Bynum and Ila Jester Reavis.  She was a resident at Willowbrook Health Care since July 9, 2018.  After graduating from Courtney High School, Georgia attended Mars Hill College, where...

Johnny Dale Anderson

Johnny Dale Anderson

Oct 18, 2022

Mocksville Johnny Dale Anderson, 67, of Mocksville, died Tuesday morning, October 18, 2022 at his home. He was born in Rowan County on September 10, 1955 to Albert Jackson and Pauline Ireland Anderson. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Margaret Brown and Diane Smith; and by a brother, Glenn Anderson. He is survived by two sons,...

Betty Adkins Palmer

Betty Adkins Palmer

Oct 17, 2022

Palmer

Yadkinville -  Mrs. Betty Adkins Palmer, 74, passed away peacefully at Monday, October 17, 2022 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.  She was born May 1, 1948 in Nicholas County, West Virginia to the late Logan Mirl and Louise Mourey Adkins.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.  Surviving are her...

Ronald Lynn West

Ronald Lynn West

Oct 17, 2022

Mr. Ronald Lynn West, 74, passed away peacefully Monday, October 17, 2022 from .ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was born July 26, 1948 in Webster City, Iowa to the late Robert Leland West and Arlene Pearl Frette.  A veteran of the US Air Force, Ron served from 1966-1970 in Thailand and Vietnam during the Vietnam War.  After completing his...

Paul Bayne Eaton

Paul Bayne Eaton

Oct 16, 2022

Mocksville

Paul Bayne Eaton, went to his heavenly home suddenly October 16, 2022 at Forsyth Hospital in Winston-Salem. A Yadkinville native,  Paul lived with his beloved wife, Sherry Eaton in Mocksville, NC. He was born November 26, 1949 to Edwin and Lucille Eaton.

Paul graduated from Forbush High School in 1968 and N.C. State University 1972. He prioritized his time...