Obituaries
Roslyn "Pebbles" Chunn
Apr 27, 2026
Mrs. Roslyn Lynette “Pebbles” Scott Chunn, 61, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 27, 2026. Born on December 8, 1964, in Yadkin County, she was the beloved daughter of Bobby Eugene and Carolyn JoAnn Harding Scott.
Roslyn dedicated her professional life to serving others as a supervisor in the Business Information Technology Department at Forsyth Technical Community College...
Martha Ellen Collins
Apr 26, 2026
Martha Ellen Pinnix Collins, 79, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born on December 26, 1946, in Surry County to the late Harley Richard and Margaret Ellen Pinnix.
Martha was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching birds.
In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her husband,...
Jean Carol Adams Southard
Apr 23, 2026
Jean Carol Adams Southard, 89, passed away peacefully at Yadkin Nursing Facility on April 23, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Jean Carol was born November 19, 1936, to the late Eugene Charles (E.C.) Adams and Ina Swift Adams of Yadkinville. She trusted in her Lord and Savior and attended First Baptist Church of Yadkinville and later moved her membership to Maplewood...
Cynthia "Cindy" Long McGehee
Apr 21, 2026
Boonville – Cynthia “Cindy” Sue Long McGehee, 71, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. She was born February 9, 1955 in Forsyth County. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Burge Long. She is survived by her mother, Pattie Adams Long; children, Mikki (Tonya) McGehee, Tony (Denise) McGehee, Kortney McGehee; grandchildren, Mark (Crystal) Snow, Amanda (T.J.) Mayes, Travis...
Priscilla Coleman
Apr 17, 2026
Priscilla Coleman, of Somers Township, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the 17th of April, 2026. She was born on December 2nd, 1945, to the late Wayne and Lucille Williams. Priscilla was a long-time member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Windy Gap. Priscilla loved her family intensely. She always looked forward to daily phone calls with...
David Michael Prevette
Apr 15, 2026
David Michael Prevette, Boonville, 77, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, after an extended illness.
David proudly served his country in the United States Navy, entering service on September 19, 1967. He completed two tours of duty in Vietnam as part of the “Brown Water” Navy, serving on a Patrol Boat River (PBR) as a .50 caliber Gunner’s Mate. He...
Catherine Evelyn Mullins
Apr 14, 2026
Ms. Catherine Evelyn Mullins, 78, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Autumn Care of Statesville, NC. She was born June 25, 1947 in McDowell County, West Virginia. Catherine grew up one of 8 children in a strong Christian family. She is preceded in death by her parents Preacher Ivan & Evelyn Mullins, brothers William “Ivan” & James, sisters...
Gleniford Ray Linville
Apr 14, 2026
Gleniford Ray Linville, 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, peacefully at home. He was born on January 17, 1938 to James Ralph and Nancy Elizabeth Linville. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Frank and Hugh Linville; and his wife, Frankie Linville. He is survived by his only child, his son, Scotty Linville and his...
Reba Wright Hollingsworth
Apr 14, 2026
Mrs. Reba Wright Hollingsworth
Life is a Journey…Heaven is the Destination!
On the Path of Life, as we walk each other toward HOME & all through the time of Reba’s journey, she was always a shining light, with a giving Servant’s heart to all that was fortunate to meet her, always pointing you toward her Savior, Jesus Christ.
At the age of 87,...
Audrey Steelman Hutchins
Apr 11, 2026
Mrs. Audrey Steelman Hutchins, 101, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Yadkin Nursing Center, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and enduring love.
Born September 2, 1924, in Yadkin County, Audrey was the daughter of the late George Leak and Bernice Hutchens Steelman. She was a woman of remarkable dedication and quiet strength, whose life was deeply...
Thomas L. Harding, Jr.
Apr 10, 2026
Thomas Leonard Harding, Jr., born August 13, 1928, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Thomas graduated from Courtney School in 1949. Shortly after, he proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952, spending much of his time stationed in Germany.
After returning home, Thomas built a long and dedicated career with Western Electric (AT&T), where he...
Zelma Swisher Eddleman
Apr 10, 2026
Zelma Jean Swisher Eddleman, 84, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. Zelma was born on January 3, 1942, to the late Alvin “Ab” and Madge Long Swisher. She was a member of Turners Creek Baptist Church and worked at Unifi until her retirement. She loved to read and spend time with her husband. The two were always together, they...
Eddie Walter Steedly
Apr 9, 2026
Jonesville – Eddie Walter Steedly, 69, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was born October 1, 1956 in Dorchester County, SC to the late Eddie Theodore Steedly and Mariam Smith Steedly
Eddie served honorably in the United States Air Force and graduated from Surry Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked most recently for Lydall Corporation...
Georgia Kate Brown Windsor
Apr 8, 2026
Mrs. Georgia Kate Brown Windsor, 78, of Hamptonville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at King Rehabilitation Center in King.
Born April 3, 1948, in Surry County, she was the daughter of the late George Poindexter Brown and Martha Faye Harrison Brown. Georgia was a familiar and friendly face to many through her years of service with Food Lion...
Phyllis Calloway Wooten
Apr 8, 2026
EAST BEND - Mrs. Phyllis Calloway Wooten, 95, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. She was born July 7, 1930 in Forsyth County to the late Bill and Flora Calloway.
Phyllis was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved being a farmer's wife and actively participated in all aspects of Wooten Farms especially during tobacco season. She was also...
Debra Bumgarner Vanhoy
Apr 6, 2026
Debra Kaye Bumgarner Vanhoy, 62, entered the presence of her Savior on Monday, April 6, 2026, after a fierce 365-day battle with pancreatic cancer. She entered eternity peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 3, 1963 in Wilkes County to Charlie Junior Bumgarner and Doris Lorene Mastin Bumgarner. Debbie graduated from Catawba Valley Community College with an...
Cathy Foster Carter
Apr 6, 2026
EAST BEND — Mrs. Cathy Foster Carter, 73, of Hutchens Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, surrounded by the comfort of compassionate care.
Mrs. Carter was born March 12, 1953, in Yadkin County to the late Chester J. Foster and Doris Wooten Foster. A dedicated and hardworking woman, she retired after...
Mary Catherine Baker Porchey
Apr 6, 2026
Yadkinville – Mary Catherine Baker Porchey, 85, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born April 10, 1940 in Lenior County to the late Roscoe Silas Baker and Elizabeth Chestnutt Baker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Alice Cohen. She is survived by her husband, Carl Joseph Porchey, Jr.; brother, James...
Carolyn Freeman Woodruff
Apr 5, 2026
Boonville – Carolyn Rebecca Freeman Woodruff, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born on December 24, 1932 in Surry County to Enoch Jackson Freeman and Mary Lena Howell Freeman. Carolyn was a member of Boonville Baptist Church for many years. She graduated from Elkin High School and was her...
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