Obituaries
Hirohiko Yanagida
Mar 30, 2025
Hirohiko Yanagida
March 30, 2025 | Age 85
Hirohiko Yanagida, 85, born May 5, 1939 to Momotaro and Teruyo Yanagida in Moji City, Japan, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and friend, he spent most of his life in North Carolina before moving to Northern Virginia in recent years.
Hirohiko worked as a landscape architect, a career that...
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
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
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
Apr 27, 2025
Marshall
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Judy Howell Allred
Apr 17, 2025
Judy Carol Howell Allred, 81, of Boonville, NC, met her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 17, 2025 in the peacefulness of her home. Judy was born on December 6,1943, to George Carl Howell and Margaret Sloan Howell in Forsyth County. She was the youngest of six children. Along with her parents, Judy was preceded in death by the love...
Nancy Warden Cranfill
Apr 16, 2025
Mrs. Nancy Carol Warden Cranfill, 79, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She was born June 30, 1945 in Forsyth County to the late Maxwell Bruce Warden and Nettie Belle Reavis Warden. Mrs. Cranfill enjoyed her cats and dogs, going yard selling, and Goodwill shopping. In her early years, she was the business manager of the family business in Yadkinville,...
Mettie Elizabeth Hiatt
Apr 13, 2025
Miss Mettie Elizabeth Hiatt, who was lovingly known as “Lib”, was born March 18, 1945 in Surry County to the late John Alex and Kate Eads Hiatt. Elizabeth worked with the US Department of Agriculture for 39 years until retiring as County Executive Director for Sampson County. Miss Hiatt loved to travel, especially to the beach to enjoy time with...
Mary Francis Gough Wilmoth
Apr 13, 2025
Mrs. Mary Francis Gough Wilmoth, 86, passed away on April 13, 2025. She was born on May 25, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late John Gough and Nina Sizemore Gough. Mary enjoyed going to the YMCA to do water aerobics and especially loved going when it was volleyball day. In her free time, she enjoyed reading. She also loved...
Andrew Justin Lancaster
Apr 11, 2025
Andrew Justin Lancaster, 44, of Hamptonville, passed away at his home on Friday, April 11, 2025, surrounded by his family. Andrew was born on September 10, 1980, in Forsyth County to Claude Wayne Lancaster, Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth Campbell Lancaster.
Andrew enjoyed spending his free time fishing, bowling, traveling and going to the beach. He loved his family and...
Amanda Adams Locklair
Apr 8, 2025
THIS OBITUARY IS POSTED AS A COURTESY FOR THE LOCKLAIR (ADAMS) FAMILY AND CAROLINA FUNERAL HOME OF S.C.
Amanda Adams Locklair, 40, of Lake City, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
Amanda was born on April 2, 1985, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, and was daughter of Kenneth Wayne Adams and Carla Mangum Adams. She was raised in Yadkinville, NC. Amanda...
Ruby Slater Driver
Apr 7, 2025
YADKINVILLE – Mrs. Ruby Slater Driver, age 84, of Henry Street, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born on May 23, 1940, in Forsyth County to the late George Gaither and Clara Shelton Slater.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Ruby lived a life full of love, kindness, and joy....
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