Mar 29, 2026

Elder Harold Lee Hymes, affectionately known as “Elder” by his church family and loved ones, was born on October 30, 1951, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Mrs. Lillie Mae Hymes-Jones and Mr. Harold Penn.

Elder Hymes was a proud graduate of Atkins High School, where he participated in the marching band and bowling league. He later attended Forsyth Technical Community College....

Mar 29, 2026

LEWISVILLE – Mrs. Deanna Stuart Cockerham, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born April 8, 1938, and a native of Elkin, she was the daughter of the late Claude Clyde Stuart and Gladys Lee Lawrence Stuart. Affectionately known as “Dee” to family and friends, she lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and quiet...

Mar 29, 2026

God blessed our world with the gift of Eva Stephanie Takacs on December 26, 1941. One of six siblings, she was born to George and Philomena (Srnecz)Takacs, in Norwalk, Connecticut. Eva spent her childhood in Wilton, Connecticut, graduating from Wilton High School in 1959. In 1961, Eva met and married George Nowack, the love of her life. In following years...

Mar 26, 2026

Helen Pardue Brooks, 83, passed away on March 26, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1942 in Wilkes County to the late Major Pardue and Pauline Smith Pardue. Helen was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and loved her church family. She was the oldest of her siblings and...

Mar 25, 2026

Betsy Ross Lunsford Brown, 91, of Union Cross Church Road, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Vienna Village of Pfafftown.

Born on July 4, 1934, in Yadkin County, Betsy was the daughter of the late Leonard and Mary Mikles Lunsford. She lived a life defined by devotion—first to her faith, and above all to her family, whom she...

Mar 22, 2026

Jonesville – Robert “Robbie” Wood, Jr., 68, passed away March 22, 2026 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Robbie was born September 15, 1957 in Yadkin County to the late Robert Wood, Sr. and Gerry Ashley Wood.

He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Boonville. Robbie loved racing and working at the racetrack with his father and members of...

Mar 21, 2026

Daniel Howard Jr., of East Bend, passed away on the 21st of March, 2026. He was born on July 9th, 1968 to Kay and Daniel Howard in Florence South Carolina. Daniel was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending his time hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle through the mountains with his friends. He will be greatly missed...

Mar 21, 2026

Mrs. Betty Binkley Snow Doby, 81, departed this world on Saturday, March 21, 2026 and is home resting with Jesus, awaiting her new resurrected body after battling for years with heart problems. Betty was born to James and Ella Binkley of Clemmons, NC, on June 24, 1944. Betty married Jackie Snow and they raised four children together. After the death...

Mar 18, 2026

Johnny Carl Hutchens, of Boonville, passed away surrounded by his loving family on the 18th of March, 2026. He was born on April 18th, 1950, to the late Ray and Nancy Hutchens. Johnny loved spending his time outdoors fishing, planting his flowers, and growing his garden. He was also very good at woodworking and painting and would share his talents...

Mar 17, 2026

Mrs. Ronda Redding Vaught, 69, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She was born October 25, 1956 in Forsyth County to the late James Coleman Redding and JoAnn Cox Redding. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Ricky and Crystal Redding. Ronda was employed by Rayco Safety Inc. in Yadkinville since...

Mar 16, 2026

Homer Nelson Brooks, 93, of Hamptonville, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at his home. Homer was born on November 14, 1932, in Yadkin County to the late Henry Brooks and Bertha Dinkins Brooks.

A devoted member of Mountain View Baptist Church, Homer lived his faith daily through quiet acts of service and a genuine love for others. He was...

Mar 14, 2026

Mrs. Rafaela Anselmo Arellano, 81, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1944 in Guerrero, Mexico, to the late Leovijildo Anselmo and Teresa Gahona.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Moises Arellano, Jorge Arellano, and Francisco Arellano. Rafaela is survived by her husband, Marcelino Arellano Cornejo; children, Mario...

Mar 14, 2026

Yadkinville - Mrs. Judy Maureen Foster Brown, 81, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026. She was born on December 8, 1944 in Chenango County, New York, to the late Robert Roland Foster and Evelyn Collins Foster. Judy was a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert “Bobby”...

Mar 14, 2026

Imogene Macemore Collins, 91, of Jonesville, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 14, 2026. Mrs. Collins was born July 11, 1934, to the late Ernest Taft Macemore and Dacie Pardue Macemore.

Imogene was always smiling, even as she passed away. She was the sweetest kindest soul to every person she met. Her family loved her great cooking and looked forward...

Mar 12, 2026

East Bend – David L. Rockett, 85, passed peacefully at home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 12, 2026. He was born January 29, 1941 in Forsyth County to the late Worth Rockett and Ethel Jester Rockett.

David graduated from East Bend High School in 1959. He was a member of Forbush Friends Meeting where he served...

Mar 12, 2026

Donna Lee Carr Coins, 54, of Dobson, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Donna was born on October 29, 1971, to the late Ray Charles Carr, Sr and Carolyn Sue Gardener Carr.

Donna loved attending any races she could. She loved her family dearly, especially her grandbabies. She was a loyal member of Granite City Church.

In addition to her parents,...

Mar 12, 2026

Mr. John Carroll Hopkins, 79, passed away on March 12, 2026. 

A private service will be held at a later date. 

Mar 11, 2026

Rita Ann Waldrup Winters, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1943, to Lester and Helen (Chappell) Waldrup in Jonesville, N.C. Rita worked in sewing and textiles, eventually running her own business as a seamstress. She loved reading, dogs, and all sorts of crafts. In her time, she was a dedicated quilter, basket...

Mar 11, 2026

Boonville – Patty Lou Whitaker Harrison, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the 11th of March, 2026. She was born March 2, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late John Haskel Whitaker and Clara Belle Underwood Whitaker.

Patty graduated from Yadkinville High School and then she married her high school sweetheart “Verne” on April 6, 1958. She...

Mar 11, 2026