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Vera “Lynn” Lyndol Haynes

Vera “Lynn” Lyndol Haynes

Apr 19, 2024

Ms. Vera “Lynn” Lyndol Haynes, 91, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at her home. Ms. Haynes was born July 16, 1932 to the late Oren Toler Haynes and Gladys West Haynes. 

In addition to her parents, Ms. Haynes was preceded in death by her extended family, William “John” Wingate Gentry and Martha Ruth Shore Gentry, Timothy Wayne Gentry and Carolyn...

Patsy Hunter Tuttle

Patsy Hunter Tuttle

Apr 28, 2024

Ms. Patsy Ruth Hunter Tuttle, 84, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. She was born December 24, 1939 to the late Lee and Pearl Hunter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Harvey Hunter; her sister, Betty Shoffner; and a nephew, Daniel Hennings. Ms. Tuttle was retired from RJ Reynolds after 31 years of...

Patsy Ellis Sheets

Patsy Ellis Sheets

Apr 27, 2024

Mrs. Patsy Ellis Sheets, age 82 of Yadkinville, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at home. She was born July 22, 1941, in Davie County to the late William Albert Ellis and Nancy McBride Ellis. She was the youngest of 13 children and a founding member of Green Meadows Baptist Church. She loved collecting dolls and bears, as well as...

Mary Elizabeth Church Raker

Mary Elizabeth Church Raker

Apr 27, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Church Raker, 89, passed away on April 27, 2024. She was born on February 28, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late Evert Garvy Church and Virginia Lewis Church. Mary enjoyed painting, wearing bright colors, and her furry companion, Zoey. 

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Paul Raker; sisters, Margaret Church...

Eddie O'Neal Newsome

Eddie O'Neal Newsome

Apr 26, 2024

Eddie O’Neal Newsome, born December 28, 1941, peacefully passed away on April 26, 2024. He was the beloved son of the late William Howard Newsome and Irene Moorefield Newsome. 



Eddie was a veteran of the Air Force and won the Alaska State Bowling Championship while serving. He enjoyed RV traveling and playing tennis. He also had a special bond with his...

Mary Frances Cornelius Davis Steelman

Mary Frances Cornelius Davis Steelman

Apr 25, 2024

East Bend – Mary Frances Cornelius Davis Steelman, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 25, 2024.  She was born January 4, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Clyde Herman Cornelius and Eva Gough Cornelius.  Mary was a lifetime member of Prospect United Methodist Church and previously attended Sandy Springs Baptist Church. She loved...

Annie Geraldine "Gerrie" Keith Miller

Annie Geraldine "Gerrie" Keith Miller

Apr 24, 2024

HAMPTONVILLE -Mrs. Annie Geraldine “Gerrie” Keith Miller, 91, of US Highway 21 passed away. She was born on December 1, 1932, in Forsyth County to Chapel Merman “Babe” Keith of Mars Hill and Lottie Elizabeth Johnson Keith of Wilkes County. Mrs. Miller graduated from Mineral Springs High School in Winston-Salem, where she participated in cheerleading and the drama club. She...

Teresa Lynn Carlton

Teresa Lynn Carlton

Apr 24, 2024

Teresa Lynn Carlton, 60, passed away Wednesday April 24, 2024. She was born February 2, 1964 in Forsyth County to Robert Larry Carlton and MaeBelle Dinkins Carlton. Ms. Carlton was a detective with the Wake Forest University Police Department for 20 plus years. Teresa enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her father Robert Larry...

Betty Triplett Martin

Betty Triplett Martin

Apr 24, 2024

Mrs. Betty Triplett Martin, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was born on March 26, 1938 to Joel Triplett and Hycienth Barney Triplett. Betty was a member of Jonesville First Baptist Church. She loved her church and was very involved with all church activities. Betty was a very devout Christian and everything she did was centered around...

Danny Lee Taylor

Danny Lee Taylor

Apr 23, 2024

Danny Lee Taylor, 65, passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2024. He was born October 3, 1958 in Yadkin County to the late Glenn Everette Taylor and Peggy Lorene Davis Taylor. Mr. Taylor retired with 36 years of service with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Glenda Taylor Church, Donna Taylor Lambe....

Marie Wolfe Lynch

Marie Wolfe Lynch

Apr 22, 2024

Lynch

YADKINVILLE -   Mrs. Marie Wolfe Lynch, 84, passed away peacefully Monday, April 22, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born February 13, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Henry M. and Ruby Vestal Wolfe.  Mrs. Lynch graduated from Davis Hospital School of Nursing in Statesville and worked as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years.  She started...

Krystal Leigh Echols Matthews

Krystal Leigh Echols Matthews

Apr 21, 2024

Krystal Leigh Echols Matthews, 41, passed away on April 21, 2024. She was born on July 14, 1982 in Forsyth County to the late Angela Echols Hinsdale. Krystal was a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church. She loved her daughters immensely and enjoyed watching them play ball. She loved making people smile and enjoyed everyone’s company. Krystal was a mail...

Shirley Jean Warden Angell

Shirley Jean Warden Angell

Apr 21, 2024

East Bend – Shirley Jean Warden Angell, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 21, 2024.  She was born July 22, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Rev. Guy Warden and Elsie Williams Warden.  Shirley had a big heart for others and was loved by many for her annual phone calls and visits on...

Betty Jean Holden Spillman

Betty Jean Holden Spillman

Apr 21, 2024

Kernersville - Mrs. Betty Jean Holden Spillman, 73, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Kernersville Medical Center. She was born May 14, 1950, in Yadkin County to the late Paul and Mae Johnson Holden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Holden, a sister, Margaret Norman, Brother-in-Law, Ronny Norman and Sister-in-Law, Joyce...

Alda Marie Cheek

Alda Marie Cheek

Apr 21, 2024

Cheek

Yadkinville – Mrs. Alda Marie Cheek, 99, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2024 at her home.  She was born February 4, 1925 in Yadkin County the 2nd born of 6 children born to the late Joseph and Viola Speer Willard.  Mrs. Cheek worked with Western Electric, Lucent Technologies, and retired from A.T. and T.   She was a member...

Doris Reynolds Hash

Doris Reynolds Hash

Apr 21, 2024

Mrs. Doris Reynolds Hash, 80, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born July 10, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Marshall Wilson Reynolds and Nellie Gray Reavis Reynolds. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Albert “Lee” Hash; sister, Betty Beamer (Fred); brother, Henry Wilson Reynolds. Mrs. Hash enjoyed crocheting, knitting, fishing,...

Michael Gray Dixon

Michael Gray Dixon

Apr 20, 2024

Mr. Michael Gray Dixon, 53, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024. He was born June 28, 1970 in Yadkin County to the late Lester Gray Dixon and Janet Elaine Phillips Dixon. In fond memory, we commemorate Mr. Dixon, a cherished welding educator, inspector, and skilled welder. He touched the lives of over 1,000 students during his dedicated 16-year tenure as an...

Laura Cardell Harrison

Laura Cardell Harrison

Apr 20, 2024

HarrisonCLEMMONS - Laura Harrison, a devoted mother, compassionate burn unit nurse, and avid cat lover, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024. Her unwavering dedication to her family, her patients, and her furry companions leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and service that will forever be cherished.Born on May 13th, 1959, Laura was the beloved daughter of Max and...

Jean Kathryn Reavis Whitsett

Jean Kathryn Reavis Whitsett

Apr 19, 2024

Jean Reavis Whitsett, 73, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, with her sisters at her side at Yadkin Nursing Center.    

She was born April 12, 1951, in Forsyth County to the late Clyde (Chunky) and Francis Harmon Reavis.  Jean graduated from Forbush High School and continued her education at East Carolina University. Upon graduating with a BS in Education...

Michael Lee Harris

Michael Lee Harris

Apr 19, 2024

Mr. Michael Lee Harris, 55, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. He was born December 2, 1968 in Yadkin County to Leo Alvin Harris and Judy Rebecca Griffith Smith. Mr. Harris is preceded in death by his mother. Michael was an outstanding all-around athlete at Forbush High School. Michael was quick witted and very talented at anything he set his...

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