Obituaries

Ramey Joe Freeland

Ramey Joe Freeland

Jun 5, 2026

Ramey Joe Freeland, 53, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Born on December 30, 1972, Ramey was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend whose kindness, strength, and sense of humor touched the lives of many. He will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family, his kind soul, and the countless memories he...

Roger William Parrish

Roger William Parrish

Jun 5, 2026

Yadkinville – Roger William Parrish, 85, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026. He was born April 25, 1941 in Davie County to the late Robert William Parrish and Elsie Moorefield. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Billy Ray Parrish. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Pearson Talley; children, Debbie (Mike) Idol,...

Marvin Jacob Walker Cook

Marvin Jacob Walker Cook

Jun 5, 2026

In loving memory of a true cowboy, Marvin Jacob Walker Cook, 25, tragically passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026. Marvin was born in Surry County on December 1, 2000, to his mother, Jessica Mae Cook.

Marvin Embodied the cowboy way of life, with strength, grit, kindness and the love of the Western lifestyle. He was a loving son, brother, grandson,...

Dean Dowell

Dean Dowell

Jun 5, 2026

Mr. Ronald “Dean” Dowell, 63, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at Yadkin Nursing Care. He was born June 25, 1962 in Forsyth County to the late Harold Dean Dowell and Betty Jean Long Dowell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Jesse Dowell. Dean enjoyed fishing and playing the guitar. He is...

Judy Shore Booe

Judy Shore Booe

Jun 4, 2026

Booe

BOONVILLE – Mrs. Judy Shore Booe, 76, of Ralph Road passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. She was born April 3, 1950 in Yadkin County to the late Coolidge and Lois Hayes Shore.

Mrs. Booe was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was a faithful member of Longtown Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs....

Phyllis Moxley Groce

Phyllis Moxley Groce

Jun 4, 2026

Groce

YADKINVILLE – Mrs. Phyllis Ann Moxley Groce, 83, of Old US 421 Highway West passed away peacefully Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born May 4, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Paul Isaac and Annie Joyce Martin Moxley.

Mrs. Groce was retired with several years of service as a Teachers...

Jacob Dale Whitaker

Jacob Dale Whitaker

Jun 3, 2026

Mocksville – Jacob Dale Whitaker, 31, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was born September 24, 1994 in Forsyth County. He was preceded in death by his sister, Chelsie Whitaker; and cousin, Brett Baity. Jacob is survived by his father, Jesse “Frank” (Tamra) Whitaker; mother, Melinda Snow (Ramon) Morales; daughters, Lily Whitaker, Sarah Whitaker; brother, Joseph Lee Whitaker; step-sisters,...

Robert Joseph Hutcherson

Robert Joseph Hutcherson

Jun 1, 2026

Robert Joseph “Bob – The Cajun” Hutcherson

Bob Hutcherson was born November 09, 1934 in Houma, Louisiana to Rudolph J. Hutcherson, Sr. and Domitile Porche Hutcherson. Bob grew up in Houma, Louisiana and attended local schools there. After high school, he went to work for J. Ray McDermont, Inc. an off-shore oil company at the age of 17.

Bob was drafted into...

Shelby Marion Brewer

Shelby Marion Brewer

Jun 1, 2026

Jonesville - Shelby Marion Brewer, 75, passed away on June 1, 2026.

She was born June 4, 1950 in Surry County to the late Samuel Lee Marion and Tilda Jane Benge Marion.

In addition to her parents Shelby was preceded in death by her brother, Sammy Dale Marion. Surviving are her daughters, Tonya (Chris) Smoot, Crystal (Allen) Settle, grandchildren, David (Beth) Smoot,...

James Steven Windsor

James Steven Windsor

May 30, 2026

The doors of Heaven opened on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and received James Steven Windsor. A joyful reunion it was, as Jimmy was met not only by God, but also by his mother, Nellie, and his brother, Scott L. Harris. Jimmy passed away peacefully in the Intensive Care Unit at Baptist Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. He went home,...

Archie Marvin Brown, Jr.

Archie Marvin Brown, Jr.

May 28, 2026

Mr. Archie Marvin Brown, Jr., 83, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born in Surry County on September 4, 1942 to Archie Marvin Brown, Sr. and Effie Ruth Slater Brown. Archie graduated from East Bend High School in 1961. He was raised in the Fall Creek community. Archie made many fond memories growing up with his cousins,...

David Bernard Gadberry

David Bernard Gadberry

May 25, 2026

Mr. David Bernard Gadberry, 78, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born December 26, 1947 in Surry County to the late John Freeman Gadberry and Reber Pauline Dobson Gadberry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tenna Dobson; his brother, Joe Gadberry; and a great-granddaughter, Emersyn Jade Gadberry. David was a very...

Diane Hardy Norman

Diane Hardy Norman

May 24, 2026

Mrs. Diane Hardy Norman, 73, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Northern Surry Hospital. Mrs. Norman was born April 9, 1953 in Surry County to the late Ruebin Taylor Hardy and Ruby Gray Hancock Hardy. Diane loved researching family history, reading, and cooking and baking for her family. She also enjoyed crocheting, she enjoyed getting to know people, and...

Dotte Baity Garbe

Dotte Baity Garbe

May 23, 2026

Dotte Baity Garbe, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on May 23, 2026 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Dotte was born on November 4, 1955 at City Hospital to the late Wilsie Gray Baity and Dorothy Kiger Baity. She was a graduate of Forbush High School and Converse College, where she majored in interior design. Following college,...

Clifford Ray Ross

Clifford Ray Ross

May 23, 2026

Jonesville – Clifford Ray Ross,76, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026. He was born July 27, 1949 in McMinn County, TN to the late Paul Ross and Ida Bell Taylor Ross. Clifford enjoyed working on cars and loved spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Maxine...

Louise Park Coram

Louise Park Coram

May 21, 2026

Louise Park Coram

July 29, 1925 – May 21, 2026

Durham

Louise (“Lou”) Park Coram, 100, passed away peacefully at Croasdaile Village in Durham on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Louise was born in Surry County on July 29, 1925, the first-born child of the late James Winfield Park and Beulah Sloop Park. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years,...

Michael "Mike" Wayne Prim

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

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

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

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...