Obituaries
Rony Naun Enamorado Cruz
Jan 29, 2026
“With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rony Naun Enamorado Cruz on January 29, 2026, at the age of 18. Rony was born July 9, 2007, in Statesville, North Carolina. With Rony’s departure, we remember a caring soul with an endless sense of humor. A newly graduated student from Yadkin Success Academy, Rony lived for soccer goals, fast cars,...
Randy Jenkins
Feb 3, 2026
Mr. Randy Jenkins, 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born in Burke County on December 6, 1945 to Thomas Jenkins and Pauline Farris Jenkins. Randy was a born-again child of God and loved The Lord with all of his heart. He was a faithful member of Faith Community Baptist Church. Randy deeply loved his church and...
Roy E. Flynt
Feb 1, 2026
Pastor Roy E. Flynt, 94, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born May 8, 1931 in Forsyth County to the late Robert Ray Flynt and Beulah Mae Hill Flynt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Paula Y. Chamblee, eight brothers, and two sisters. Mr. Flynt was a Baptist minister, having pastored...
Eva Mae Brown Whitaker
Feb 1, 2026
Boonville – Eva Mae Brown Whitaker, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 1, 2026. She was born June 24, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late John “Frank” Brown and Treva Vestal Brown. Eva was a member at Center Global Methodist Church, where she had been a Sunday school teacher and had served on several...
Betty Jean Ladd
Feb 1, 2026
Betty Jean Lewis Ladd, 88, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Betty was born on November 4, 1937, in Wilkes County to the late Thomas Benjamin Lewis and Sina Marie Adams Lewis.
She was a proud member of the East Wilkes High School Class of 1956. Throughout her life, Betty found joy in sewing, cooking, spending time outdoors, and admiring...
Glenda Gordon Starling
Jan 31, 2026
STARLING
EAST BEND - Our Beloved Glenda Gordon Starling, 66, of East Bend was called home on January 31, 2026. She retired from Yadkin County Schools with 27 years of service. She made many friends over those years. Glenda was compassionate, courageous and always vibrant wherever she went. She was passionate and devoted to her family. Glenda was a strong believer...
Terry Gray Whitaker
Jan 31, 2026
Whitaker
BOONVILLE – Mr. Terry Gray Whitaker, 72, of Center Road passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born June 5, 1953 in Yadkin County to the late James Harold and Betty Joyner Whitaker.
Mr. Whitaker was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, was a former member of the Yadkinville Jaycees, loved fishing in his younger...
Doris Ann Lineberry Webster
Jan 29, 2026
Mrs. Doris Ann Lineberry Webster, 76, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Claude James Lineberry and Grace Andrews Lineberry. Doris will be remembered for the love she shared through her cooking and baking, always bringing joy with her cakes, cookies, and pies. She found peace in...
Larry Clay Shore
Jan 28, 2026
Larry Clay Shore, 82, of Yadkinville, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home. Larry was born August 10, 1943, son of Marvin Thad Shore and Lottie Johnson Shore. He was married to the love of his life, Brenda Boyd Shore, on May 27, 1966.
Larry graduated from West Yadkin High School in 1962 where he played basketball. He...
Lowery "Wayne" Jennings
Jan 27, 2026
Jonesville – Lowery “Wayne” Jennings, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born July 23, 1949 in Raleigh County, WV to the late Lowery Buford Jennings and Elizabeth Christeen Bobblett. Wayne enjoyed spending time outdoors and also fishing with his friends in the Clingman Bass Masters Fishing Club. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in...
Mae Flynt Burcham
Jan 27, 2026
YADKINVILLE — Mrs. Mae Flynt Burcham, 87, of Bettie Street, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Mrs. Burcham was born May 30, 1938, in Forsyth County to the late Robert and Beulah Hill Flynt. She retired after many years of dedicated service working in the office of The Yadkin Ripple and was a faithful member of...
Mary Lee Campbell Reavis
Jan 22, 2026
NEW LOCATION FOR SERVICE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER -
Mrs. Mary Lee Campbell Reavis, 85, of Hamptonville, went home to be with her Savior and the love of her life, Rex, on January 22, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on March 22, 1940 to the late Wilfred and Nettie Campbell of Harmony. Mary’s life was rooted in faith,...
Eleanor Pardue
Jan 22, 2026
Eleanor Gough Pardue passed away in her home on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on November 18, 1947, in Elkin, North Carolina, she was the third daughter of the late Charles William and Margaret Bell Gough. Eleanor was raised in Hamptonville, North Carolina, and eventually found her way back to the homeplace she had always...
Earl Levi Tulbert
Jan 20, 2026
Mr. Earl Levi Tulbert, age 78, of Windsor Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Mr. Tulbert was born April 3, 1947, in Surry County to the late E. Levi Tulbert and Edna Couch Tulbert Cranfill. A man known for his strong work ethic and dedication, he retired after many years of service as Right of Way Supervisor with...
JR Neese
Jan 20, 2026
JR Neese, Jr., age 72, of Lewisville, passed away January 20, 2026 at the Mountain Valley Hospice – Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC after a long fight with cancer. He was born in Elkin, NC to the late Helen Neese of Elkin on April 11, 1953.
JR was retired from Southern Fasteners in Winston-Salem.
JR (Pops) is survived...
Paul Henry Hayes
Jan 18, 2026
Paul Henry Hayes, CPL
Paul Hayes, 95, passed away January 18, 2026. He was born in Kent County Delaware, May 24, 1930, to John Andrew and Tressie Tucker Hayes. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 69 years, Jane Groce Hayes; his sisters Florence Riner, Maxine Horton, Faye Smitherman, Anna Lee Hemric; his brothers Ray, Jesse...
Rev. Roby Howard Wagoner
Jan 16, 2026
Rev. Roby Howard Wagoner, 80, of Statesville went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Gordon Hospice House. Howard was born on August 1, 1945, in Yadkin County to the late Roby Wagoner and Louise Shore Wagoner.
Mr. Wagoner was a longtime member of Monticello Baptist Church. He spent his life spreading God’s word to...
Kathleen Cora Wilkins Burton
Jan 14, 2026
Mrs. Kathleen Cora Wilkins Burton, 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Lawrence Wilkins and Ella Brown Wilkins. Kathleen was a faithful member of Northwood Baptist Church, where she still attended when she was able. She also loved her grandchildren and spending time with them.
In addition...
Theora Ellyn Potter
Jan 13, 2026
Ellyn Potter passed away on the 13th of January, 2026. She was born on May 27th, 1933 to the late John and Theora Carper. Ellyn had many enjoyments in life. She was very tech savvy and used that skill during her career of working for AT&T.
In addition to her parents, Ellyn was preceded in death by her sister, Martha (John)...
David "Alton" Vestal
Jan 13, 2026
Boonville – David “Alton” Vestal, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was born January 22, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Delmer Monroe “Jack” Vestal and Rachel Pauline Norman Vestal.
Alton was a devoted member of Union Grove Baptist Church and deeply loved his church family. He was the owner and operator of Wiseman Oil Company for 31...
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