Obituaries
Emily Ruth Hennings Wooten
Jun 11, 2025
Mrs. Emily Ruth Hennings Wooten, 98, of East Bend, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born in Yadkin County on December 13, 1926, to the late G. L. (Lat) and Lesta Hennings. Mrs. Wooten was a faithful member of Stony Knoll United Methodist Church, serving as church Secretary and participating in many Bible studies, and...
Roger William "Billy" Sprinkle, II
Jun 11, 2025
Mr. Roger William “Billy” Sprinkle, II, 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born in Surry County on September 23, 1953 to Roger William Sprinkle, I and Moie “Brownie” Brown Sprinkle Billings. Billy was a member of Hunting Creek Friends Meeting, where he served as an elder for many years. He owned and operated his family’s business,...
Douglas "Doug" Clarence Byrd
Jun 10, 2025
Douglas “Doug” Clarence Byrd, 73, passed away Tuesday June 10, 2025. He was born January 3, 1952 in Alamance County to the late Clarence Richard Byrd and Lena Clayton Byrd. Doug was the owner and operator of Yadkin Dairy Freeze from 2005 - 2020. He was an avid Duker fan, especially Duke Basketball. He enjoyed all sports, playing and watching,...
Archie James Matthews
Jun 10, 2025
Mr. Archie James Matthews, 85, of East Bend, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family and the faith that guided his life. Born March 28, 1940, in Yadkin County to the late Robert “Bob” Matthews and Enola Wall Matthews, Archie was the youngest of nine siblings, all...
Shirley Butcher Ladd
Jun 9, 2025
Ms. Shirley Jo Butcher Ladd, 71, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born in Surry County, June 13, 1953 to the late Paul Ernest Butcher and Helen Macemore Butcher. Shirley enjoyed cooking, playing cards, bingo and she never met a stranger. She is survived by her children, Jonathan Matthew Poplin, Sr. and Monica Leigh (Charles) Hinshaw, her grandchildren,...
Jean Messick Marler
Jun 7, 2025
EAST BEND - Jean Messick Marler, 90, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on August 26, 1934 to the late Glenn and Willie Mae Hendrix Messick. She retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco company in 1987 after 35 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was...
Joan Casstevens Swaim
Jun 7, 2025
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JONESVILLE – Mrs. Joan Casstevens Swaim, 90, of Swan Creek Road passed away peacefully Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born April 4, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Buford Howard and Rossie Mae Speaks Wooten. Mrs. Swaim retired from the Department of Agriculture, ASCS Office of Yadkin County, served on the...
Amelia Hudgins Walker
Jun 6, 2025
Amelia Hudgins Walker, 80 of Olin, NC passed from this world on June 6, 2025 on her dad's birthday. She is now sitting at the feet of Jesus.
Amelia was born on July 29, 1944 to the late Dr. Robert Hudgins D.V.M. and Mrs. LaRue Pearce Hudgins. The oldest of five children, she was often the chauffeur and helper to her...
William "Tater" Michael Lawson
Jun 6, 2025
East Bend - William Michael Lawson, 73, known to many as Tater, left this world to join his wife on Friday, June 6, 2025. Tater was born to William Joel and Betty Jean Lawson on January 9, 1952 in Surry County. As a son of a farmer, Tater was no stranger to hard work throughout his life. An avid sportsman...
Bobby Gene Boggs
Jun 5, 2025
Mr. Bobby Gene Boggs, 67, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. He was born on December 1, 1957, in Yadkin County to Herbert Boggs and Lorina Ellen Jane Groce. Bobby enjoyed driving his cars. He was a car and gun enthusiast and was very laid back and go with the flow.
Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Herbert...
Christa Louise Tulbert Myers
Jun 5, 2025
Mrs. Christa Louise Tulbert Myers, 69, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She was born on August 20, 1955 in Iredell County to Thomas Tulbert and Louise Godbey. Christa was a faithful member of Salem Methodist Church in Davie County. She enjoyed playing bingo and going to White Lake. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
Christa...
Wilma Jean Groce Eads
Jun 3, 2025
YADKINVILLE- Mrs. Wilma Jean Groce Eads, 83, of Union Cross Church Road passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She was born June 20, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Junior Wayne and Imogene Hobson Groce. Mrs. Eads retired with 42 ½ years of service from Hanes Hoisery and Sara Lee Corporation, and was a faithful member of Union...
Freddie Revels, Jr.
May 31, 2025
Mr. Freddie Revels, Jr., passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was born in Robeson County, NC on December 19, 1946 to Freddie Lee Revels, Sr. and Blanche Locklear Revels. Freddie was a member of Rennert Church. He loved racing, especially Nascar. Freddie enjoyed being outdoors to go fishing while his health allowed. He lived a simple life and...
James David Wampler
May 30, 2025
Mr. James David “Jim” Wampler, 54, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born September 28, 1970 in Erie, Pennsylvania to James Emery Wampler and Gloria Lounsbury Delk. He was preceded in death by his father. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting, and playing scrabble and chess. He was a very patriotic person; he loved going to church and most...
Jerry "Gub" McEwen
May 30, 2025
Jerry “Gub” McEwen, of Yadkinville, passed away on the 30th of May, 2025. He was born on the 4th of April, 1960 to the late Huston “Bip” and Dorothy McEwen. Some of his many hobbies include going to the river, drinking, and piddling around. He was a farmer for the majority of his life, and he worked in a tire...
Vickie Atwood Ziglar
May 29, 2025
YADKINVILLE - With hearts full of love and deep sorrow, we share the peaceful passing of Mrs. Vickie Atwood Ziglar, age 76, of Lone Hickory Road, who was called home on May 29, 2025 while surrounded by her devoted family in the comfort of her home.
Born on May 20, 1949, in Rockingham County, Vickie was the cherished daughter of the...
Randy Dale Walker
May 28, 2025
Mr. Randy Dale Walker, 74, born February 1, 1951, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Hugh and Nellie Walker. In addition, he was proceeded by death by his brother, Jimmy Walker. Randy is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Dottie Walker, son Bobby Shane Walker...
Micki Patton
May 27, 2025
Mrs. Meta “Micki” Patton, 84, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She was born in Forsyth County on May 12, 1941 to the late William and Ester Pfaff. Micki enjoyed many passions and hobbies through her life including traveling, visiting with friends and family, reading, cooking, volunteering (Guardian ad Litem), gardening, canning, and especially mowing her yard. In addition to...
Carlton "Glenn" Miller
May 26, 2025
Mr. Carlton “Glenn” Miller, 87, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born July 9, 1937 in Watauga County to the late Thomas Ruffin Miller and Alma Faye Gross Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Billie Miller Gragg, Tommy Lee Miller, Joseph Bruce Miller and Gene Miller.
Mr. Miller completed his undergraduate...
Jean Bianco Stammetti
May 26, 2025
Jean Bianco Stammetti departed this world peacefully on May 26, 2025, having lived and loved for over 92 years. Jean was born on August 19, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York to William Bianco and Anna Sciallo Bianco. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Salvatore “Sal” William Stammetti and they moved to Boonville, North Carolina, where they created...
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