Obituaries
Vernon Emery Wright
Jan 20, 2025
A Celebration of Life service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 20, 2025 at New Patterson Grove Faith Church, 3432 Forbush Rd., East Bend.
Mr. Vernon Emery Wright, 76, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County on September 20, 1948 to Emery Wright and Carrie Lee Hutchens Wright. Vernon was a retired long haul...
Savannah Mae Willard
Sep 17, 2025
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Infant Savannah Mae Willard entered into Heaven on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. She is the daughter of loving parents Joshua Andrew Willard, Jr. and Brianna Leigh Snow. She leaves behind to cherish her memory in addition to her parents, a sister, Jasmine Grace Willard; brother, Waylon Andrew Willard; her paternal grandparents, Josh Andrew Willard, Sr. and Crystal Willard; Tonya West...
Phyllis Ann Alley Brooks
Sep 16, 2025
Phyllis Ann Alley Brooks, 87, passed away Tuesday September 16, 2025. She was born February 12,1938 in Ohio to the late John David Alley and Sally Hamilton Alley. Phyllis loved doing word search puzzles, Photography, photo Albums, and she loved animals. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bob Hoehn; son Barry Brooks. Surviving are her two...
Annie Ruth Williams
Sep 15, 2025
Mrs. Annie Ruth Williams, 93, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025. She was born July 13, 1932 in Wilkes County to the late Nellie Mae Wilborn Martin. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband John Lee Williams; a son, Tony Wayne Williams; and a daughter-in-law Kay Williams. Mrs. Williams was a member of Clark’s...
David Steven Daye
Sep 15, 2025
BOONVILLE - Mr. David Steven “Steve” Daye, 76, of Yadkin County, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Steve was born on January 30, 1949, in Yadkin County to the late Mack Quincy Daye and Doris Martin Singleton. He devoted much of his life to his career as a mechanic at R.J. Reynolds...
Lillian Haynes Ashburn
Sep 12, 2025
Mrs. Lucy Lillian Haynes Ashburn, 93, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025. She was born October 27, 1931 in Surry County to the late William Foy Haynes and Gracie Lillian Hutson-Haynes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Ashburn; a daughter, Polly Worrell; and a grandson, Bruce Wayne Hall Jr. Mrs. Lillian loved...
Kelly Hinshaw Speer
Sep 12, 2025
Kelly Hinshaw Speer, 62, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Kelly was born on November 24, 1962, in Forsyth County to the late Curtis Grady Hinshaw and Betty Jo Gough Hinshaw. Kelly loved her family and friends dearly and found great joy in the beach. She always looked forward to her crafting parties with her...
Rickey Allen Swaim
Sep 11, 2025
Yadkinville – Rickey Allen Swaim, 77, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. He was born March 25, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late Richard Wesley Swaim and Maggie Sprinkle Swaim. Rickey enjoyed spending time with his horses and was known to his friends and family as being a good ole cowboy. In addition to his parents, he was also...
Robert "Gary" Laster
Sep 10, 2025
Robert Gary Laster, 74, went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday September 10, 2025. He was born August 11, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late James Laster and Audrey Gallager Mewrritt. Mr. Laster was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church. Gary worked for Craftsman for Christ and built many Churches. He was preceded in...
George Joseph Hennings
Sep 9, 2025
EAST BEND – Mr. George Joseph Hennings, 93, of Butner Mill Road passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at the Yadkinville Nursing Facility. He was a leap year baby born on February 29, 1932, in Yadkin County to the late Henry ‘Tom’ Thomas Hennings and Emma ‘Sophronia’ Binkley Hennings. Mr. Hennings was a graduate of East Bend High School where...
Gilly Wagoner Wall
Sep 7, 2025
The following obituary is posted as a courtesy for the Wall Family and Elkin Funeral Service
Mrs. Gilly Ann Wagoner Wall, age 89, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born July 26, 1936, in Yadkin County to Zeno and Cora Hayes Wagoner.
Mrs. Wall was a member of Jonesville Pentecostal Holliness Church and a pillar in the community. She enjoyed...
Cheryl Davison Shepherd
Sep 6, 2025
Cheryl Davison Shepherd went to be with her Lord and Savior on the 6th of September, 2025. She was born on the 15th of April, 1954, to the late Richard and Evelyn Davison. Cheryl was an active member of Yadkinville Presbyterian Church. She loved animals and was a champion of animal rights by being a charter member of the Yadkin...
Kelly Navarro Williams
Sep 3, 2025
Ms. Kelly Anne Navarro Williams, 61, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025. She was born to the late Franciso Navarro and Luisa Ayala Navarro. In addition to her parent, she was preceded in death by her sister, Bernadette Jean; and her brother, Abelardo Richard Navarro. Kelly enjoyed cooking, beach trips, and listening to her Spanish music. She was very feisty...
Myrtle Wishon Groce
Sep 2, 2025
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YADKINVILLE — Mrs. Myrtle Wishon Groce, 92, of Keaton Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Novant Clemmons Medical Center. She was born September 29, 1932, in Yadkin County to the late Charlie Wesley and Jane Victoria Ireland Wishon.
Myrtle worked for many years as a seamstress with Monleigh Garments of Mocksville. Her gift with a needle and...
Elizabeth "Lib" Jester Eldridge
Sep 1, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth “Lib” Jester Eldridge, 87, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family, Monday, September 1, 2025. She was born to Clyde and Lillian Vestal Jester on June 15, 1938. Lib went to Fall Creek Elementary and East Bend High School, 11 years and 3 weeks with perfect attendance. Lib left school to be married to the...
Harold Lee Salmons
Aug 30, 2025
Harold Lee Salmons, 90, of Yadkinville, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Harold was born to Leonard Leroy Salmons and Flora Dudley Salmons on November 28, 1934.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Flora, his first wife Nelle Adams Salmons, his second wife Janet Rose Brannon Salmons, sisters...
Lisa Barber McCormick
Aug 30, 2025
Jonesville – Lisa Dawn Barber McCormick, 58, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born October 14, 1966 to the late Richard Barber and Thelma Cheek Barber. Lisa was a sweet and loving person and enjoyed helping others. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death her brother, Dickie Barber; nephew, Bradley Burckhalter; and her K-9...
Elva Lee McCann Jarvis
Aug 29, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Elva Lee Jarvis, who departed this life on August 29th, 2025, at the age of 89. Surrounded by family and held in love, Elva Lee left behind this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter and unwavering strength.
Born on February 13th, 1936, Elva Lee...
Lynda Mae Stewart Grove
Aug 26, 2025
Lynda Mae “Lynn” Stewart Grove, 86, of Mount Airy, NC, went home to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She passed peacefully after complications due to Alzheimer’s disease.
Born in Washington, Iowa, to Richard and Ruth (Finney) Stewart, Lynn grew up with a love for faith, family, fellowship, and learning. While attending Monmouth College...
Harold Gray Baity
Aug 24, 2025
Harold Gray Baity, 79, passed away Sunday August 24, 2025. He was born January 16, 1946 in Yadkin County to the late Dewey Baity and Sarah Shore Baity. Harold was a loving father, husband and grandfather. He was a loyal printing press operator for Hanes Graphics for 35 years. Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on and restoring old cars in...
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