Obituaries

Francisco Javier Hernandez Mojica

Francisco Javier Hernandez Mojica

May 5, 2025

Obituario / Obituary

Francisco Javier Hernández Mojica

3 de diciembre de 1979 – 5 de mayo de 2025

Con profunda tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Francisco Javier Hernández Mojica, quien partió de este mundo el 5 de mayo de 2025. Nacido en México el 3 de diciembre de 1979, Francisco fue un hombre amoroso, trabajador y dedicado a su familia.

Le sobreviven su querida...

Curtis Phillip Baity

Curtis Phillip Baity

May 5, 2025

Yadkinville – Curtis Phillip Baity, 84, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025. He was born May 20, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Sheridan Baity and Myrtle Plowman Baity. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Bryon Baity; grandson, Brett Baity; sister, Betty Pardue. He is survived by his wife, Alice “Gaye”...

Mark Hayes

Mark Hayes

May 5, 2025

Mr. James “Mark” Hayes, age 63, passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at Bermuda Commons Nursing and Rehab. He was born April 25, 1962 in Yadkin County to the late Harold and Nell Atkins Hayes. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by a grandchild, Faith Hodges. Mark grew up in Yadkinville attending Yadkinville Elementary and Forbush...

Douglas Ray Hart

Douglas Ray Hart

May 4, 2025

East Bend – Douglas “Ray” Hart, 65, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025. He was born July 26, 1959 in Wilkes County to the late Bronard Hart and Mary Ruth Rogers Hart. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, April Hart; brother, Ralph Hart; and his dog, Sissy. He is survived by his...

Patricia C. Casey-Wilson

Patricia C. Casey-Wilson

May 3, 2025

Patricia C. Casey-Wilson, age 91 passed away with family by her side on May 3, 2025. Mrs. Wilson was predeceased by her husband, Richard H. Wilson in March of 2022. The Wilson’s had made their home in Jonesville, NC where they were loved and supported by family and friends from their church, New Beginnings United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Wilson loved hard....

Walter Henry Barker

Walter Henry Barker

May 2, 2025

Walter Henry Barker of Ronda went to be with his Lord and Savior on the 2nd of May, 2025. He was born the 3rd of January, 1935 to the late Thomas and Ida Barker in Wilkes County. Walter had a passion of hunting small game like rabbits and squirrels, as well as training beagles. He was a faithful member of...

Kathy Bates Casstevens

Kathy Bates Casstevens

May 2, 2025

Ms. Kathy Mae Bates Casstevens, 72, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025. She was born February 4, 1953 in Surry County to Allen and Jean Holbrook Bates. She was preceded in death by her father, Allen Bates; grandparents, Everette and Della Holbrook, and Fletcher and Lillie Bates. Ms. Casstevens enjoyed gardening and sewing. In addition to her mother, Jean Bates,...

Annie Loutricia Burgess

Annie Loutricia Burgess

Apr 30, 2025

Mrs. Annie Loutricia Burgess, 71, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was born at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin on August 4, 1953. Loutricia graduated with honors from Elkin High School in 1971 and continued her education at several secondary colleges, including Appalachian State and Forsyth Tech. After the birth of her daughter, she worked full-time...

Bryan Curtis Billings

Bryan Curtis Billings

Apr 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bryan Curtis Billings, 54, who left us on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Born on January 7, 1971, in Grayson County to the late Agnes Billings, Bryan touched the lives of many with his passion for life and his love for family. A proud graduate of Carroll County High School,...

Donnie Ray Brindle

Donnie Ray Brindle

Apr 28, 2025

Mr. Donnie Ray Brindle, 74, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born September 27, 1950 in Surry County to the late Ernest and Cassie Jones Brindle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Bobby Brindle, Buddy Brindle, Clarine Hutson, Ernestine Chatman, Paulette Hooker and 2 infant siblings. Mr. Brindle enjoyed working in...

Willie James Cockerham

Willie James Cockerham

Apr 28, 2025

EAST BEND – Mr. Willie James Cockerham, 82, of Joe’s Lake Road passed away peacefully Monday April 28, 2025 at his home. He was born February 24, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Joe and Fannie Lyons Cockerham. Mr. Cockerham was a veteran of the US Army and was also retired from R.J Reynolds Tobacco Company with several years...

William Issac Marshall

William Issac Marshall

Apr 27, 2025

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CLEMMONS – Mr. William Issac Marshall, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 22, 1953 in Davie County to the late Thomas Kitchin and Lera Carter Marshall. Mr. Marshall was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and after retirement worked for several years...

James Wilson Carter

James Wilson Carter

Apr 25, 2025

Mr. James Wilson Carter, 62, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born in Union County, New Jersey on October 19, 1962 to the late Leonard Lee Carter and Lonnie May Hall Carter. James enjoyed going hunting, but most importantly he loved his family and spending time with his granddaughters.

James is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Brown...

Thomas Henry Caudle

Thomas Henry Caudle

Apr 25, 2025

Clemmons – Thomas Henry Caudle, Jr., 73, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025. He was born October 8, 1951 in Surry County to the late Tommy Caudle and Gladys Blevins Caudle. Tom served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a lifelong employee of Unifi and retired as President and COO. He was a loving husband,...

Gale Sizemore

Gale Sizemore

Apr 23, 2025

Betty “Gale” Bowman Sizemore, 78, of Yadkinville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born on June 3, 1946, in Iredell County, Gale was the beloved youngest daughter of the late Riley Franklin Bowman and Betty Ann “Annie” Huffman Bowman.

Gale devoted over 30 years of dedicated service to Unifi, all while gracefully balancing her role as a loving and...

Wilma Joy Wall Hoots

Wilma Joy Wall Hoots

Apr 22, 2025

YADKINVILLE - Wilma Joy Wall Hoots of Yadkinville, NC entered into the arms of her Loving Savior on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She was the middle and last surviving child of eleven born to Evan and Roxie Davis Wall of East Bend, NC. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Daniel A. Hoots; her sons, Larry Hoots, Timmy...

Giles "Bill" William Bullard

Giles "Bill" William Bullard

Apr 21, 2025

Mr. Giles “Bill” William Bullard, 78, passed away on April 21, 2025. He was born in Wilkes County on January 26, 1947, to the late Giles Wesley and Olivia Martin Bullard. Bill enjoyed carp fishing, wrestling, motorcycles, playing solitaire on the computer, NASCAR, and the Atlanta Braves.  He also enjoyed playing the card games of Rook and Canasta with his...

Patsy Darnelle Lane

Patsy Darnelle Lane

Apr 21, 2025

Ms. Patsy Darnelle Lane, 73, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born in Yadkin County on May 27, 1951 to Henry Arch Lane and Vernie Mae Lane. Patsy retired from Unifi. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she loved so very much. She will be missed by everyone who had the special privilege...

Bonnie Jo Vanhoy Sizemore

Bonnie Jo Vanhoy Sizemore

Apr 21, 2025

Bonnie Jo Vanhoy Sizemore, 78, passed away Monday April 21, 2025. She was born February 26, 1947 in Yadkin County to the late Vernice Edgar Vanhoy and Opal Alice Brown Vanhoy. Bonnie loved flowers, animals, painting, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and two brothers. Surviving are her husband, Lee...

Kathy Elaine Peoples Wishon

Kathy Elaine Peoples Wishon

Apr 21, 2025

Kathy Elaine Peoples Wishon of Yadkinville passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Rowan County to Isaac R. (Ike) and Margie Essic Peoples on November 12, 1949. Kathy grew up in the William R. Davie community in Davie County, graduating from Davie Co High School in 1968 where she was voted wittiest in...