Obituaries
Michael "Mike" Wayne Prim
May 20, 2026
Boonville – Mr. Michael “Mike” Wayne Prim, 67, beloved husband, daddy, son, brother, and grampy, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Mike was born in Yadkin County on January 2, 1959 to Nellie Baity Prim and Buddy Wayne Prim.
During his younger years Mike attended Forbush High School and Forsyth Tech. Mike worked at Unifi...
Reba Spillman Mullis
May 16, 2026
Mrs. Reba Ann Spillman Mullis, 74, beloved mama and mawmaw, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born June 30, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late Doris Grey Spillman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edward Mullis. She was a lifelong farmer and homemaker alongside her husband. She worked with him...
Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Baker
May 14, 2026
Elkin – Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Baker, 78, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026. She was born March 29, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late Ernest Baker and Dixie Chappell Baker.
Throughout her upbringing, she actively participated in the Girl Scouts, earning the prestigious “Curved Bar,” the highest honor of achievement at the time. In 1966, she participated in the Miss...
Cathy Burrus
May 14, 2026
Cathy “Grandma” Burrus went to be with her Lord and Savior on the 14th of May, 2026. She was born to the late Hal and Adie Stanley on August 19th, 1949. Cathy attended Rockford Baptist Church and had a love for serving her Lord. She was a “crafty” woman and showed her talents by coloring. Cathy was always genuine and...
Joshua "Josh" Randal Cockerham
May 14, 2026
Mr. Joshua “Josh” Randal Cockerham, 27, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026. He was born April 8, 1999 in Surry County to Randal Joe Cockerham and Jacqueline Ruth Pardue. Mr. Cockerham was a tower tech with Direct Tower Services. He was an avid chess player and competed in MMA fighting. In his spare time Josh enjoyed hunting and fishing, but...
Jessie Howell Heffner
May 13, 2026
Ms. Jessie Howell Heffner, 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Maggie Valley, NC. She was born in Yadkin County on July 7, 1932 to Trigg Howell and Kate Reynolds Howell. Jessie earned her Master of Fine Arts from UNC Greensboro, which was a milestone that remained a great honor throughout her life. She will be deeply missed...
Jacky "Jack" Darrell Hawks
May 9, 2026
Mr. Jacky “Jack” Darrell Hawks, 71, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026. Mr. Hawks was born January 14, 1955 in Yadkin County to the late Melvin Junior Hawks and Mary Childress Hawks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Craig Marler. Mr. Hawks was retired after 30 years of service...
Martha "Janette" Rodefer
May 9, 2026
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 2 Timothy 4:7
Martha “Janette” Rodefer, 79, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2026, after a short illness, in Yadkinville, NC. Janette was born in Sullivan County, Tennessee, to the late Carl and Maxie Cain Rodefer. She lived all her life...
Alyson R. Pinnix
May 5, 2026
Miss Alyson R. Pinnix, 47, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. She was born in Forsyth County on October 6, 1978 to Roy Allen Pinnix and Linda Caudle Pinnix. Alyson graduated from Starmount High School in 1996. She then attended Surry Community College, where she graduated with an associate degree. Alyson worked at Carolina Eye Center for many years...
Bradley S. Ratledge
May 5, 2026
East Bend – Bradley S. Ratledge, 64, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Brad was born January 27, 1962 in Forsyth County to James “Pete” and Dorothy Ann “Dot” Ratledge. From an early age he gravitated toward all things mechanical. After high school he attended Nashville Auto Diesel College achieving an all-time high score on comprehensive testing which he held...
Franklin Pierce Haire
May 5, 2026
Mr. Franklin Pierce Haire, 97, of Yadkinville, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Born on April 18, 1929, in Yadkin County, he was the son of the late Francis Marion and Winnie Groce Haire.
Pierce was a proud veteran of the United States Army who faithfully served his country during the Korean War. Following his service,...
Linda Dorse Oakes
May 4, 2026
Mrs. Linda Dorse Oakes, 85, passed away peacefully at her home Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born in Bethania township, Forsyth County, NC on October 2, 1940, to the late William Terry and Mary Poindexter Dorse. Linda always had an interest in learning from a young age. She was an honor roll student throughout her school career at Boonville...
Linda Johnson Norman
May 4, 2026
Hamptonville - Linda Johnson Norman, 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 4, 2026.
She was born on April 30th, 1953 in Iredell Memorial Hospital to the late Horace (Buster) Johnson and Sally (Juanita) Johnson. Linda was known for her strength, courage, and her love for the Lord. Linda was a faithful servant always...
Derek Jerome "D.J." Roberts
May 3, 2026
Boonville – Derek Jerome “D.J.” Roberts, 47, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026. He was born October 9, 1978 in Yadkin County. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glenn and Bernice Roberts, Charlie and Linda Outen. He is survived by his parents, Ricky David Roberts, Sheila Outen Roberts; children, Adriana Roberts (Devon Neel), Cheyenne Roberts (Katie Newman), Dakota...
Carl Richard Michelli
May 3, 2026
Carl Richard Michelli, 81, of Yadkinville, North Carolina, formerly of Byesville, OH, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1945, in Flushing, OH, the son of Lawrence and Ruth (Ross) Michelli. In addition to his parents, Carl was preceded in death by the love of his life...
Geoffrey Isaac Mace
Apr 30, 2026
Geoffrey Isaac Mace, aged 28, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Thursday April 30, 2026.
A loving and devoted son, brother, husband and mentor, Geoffrey touched countless lives with his faith and compassion. He served as the Youth and Children’s Pastor at Arlington First Baptist Church in Jonesville NC. He was also a baseball umpire with the Northwest...
Dewey Edwards
Apr 30, 2026
Dewey Lee Edwards, of Mt. Airy, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the 30th of April, 2026. He was born on January 21st, 1949, to the late Harley and Jeanette Edwards. Dewey attended and was active in the Gospel Missions Baptist Church congregation. After working his entire life in the quarry, he began his “retirement career” of...
Kelly Gene Booe
Apr 30, 2026
Kelly Gene Booe, July 1,1963—April 30, 2026, 62, of Yadkinville, North Carolina, passed away at his home April 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, stubborn opinions, and a few unfinished “inventions."
Kelly was a man who told it like it was, whether you asked or not. Known for his quick wit and even quicker comebacks. If there was a...
Ethylene Watson
Apr 28, 2026
Ethylene “Nana” Brown Watson, of Jonesville, NC, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 28, 2026, with her daughter by her side. She was born on July 6, 1944, to the late Sam and Ima Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Watson; her brother, Gilbert Brown; and...
James Henry Smith
Apr 28, 2026
James Henry Smith, 90, passed away peacefully on April 28th, 2026. James was born September 24th, 1935 to the late Roscoe and Lillian Smith.
James graduated from Boonville High school in 1954 and later that year married Gaynelle Moxley. From 1955 to 1956 he played professional baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies Organization and then in 1957 played with the Kansas City...
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