Obituaries
Lucille Brown
Jun 16, 2026
Boonville – Lucille Brown, 80, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026. She was born October 31, 1945 in Yadkin County to the late William Cleon Brown and Annie Davis Brown. Lucille enjoyed playing golf and spending time at the beach. She was a caring and thoughtful person and took wonderful care of her son. In addition to her parents, she...
Lisa Jane Lammers
Jun 13, 2026
Beloved Daughter, Spouse, Mother, and Grandmother, Lisa J. Lammers passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. She was loved and cared for by her family, and her presence will be incredibly missed. She is survived by her spouse, Deb; mother-in-law, JoAnn Collins; son, Matthew; daughter in law, Mitzi; and her grandchildren, Austin, Clay, Makinzie, and Briella.
The family plans a memorial...
Frances Hayden France
Jun 13, 2026
Frances Hayden France, 58, of Hamptonville, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026. She was born in Forsyth County, on September 23, 1967 to Beulah Mae Coley Hazelwood. Frances was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt – who loved being with her family and friends.
In addition to her mother, Frances was preceded in death by her brothers, Russell Hayden and...
William "Bill" Delbert Johnson, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
William “Bill” Delbert Johnson Jr., 61, passed away at home on Thursday, June 11, 2026, after a courageous 10-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Surrounded by the love of his family, Bill closed his eyes for the final time and entered the presence of his Savior.
Philippians 1:21: “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
He was born...
Cleve & Glenda Hollar
Jun 10, 2026
Dr. Cleve Hollar, 87, and Mrs. Glenda Hollar, 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Cleve was born in Yadkin County on March 23, 1939 to Arthur and Jecoliah Hollar. He graduated from Appalachian State University and went on to get his doctorate from UNC Greensboro. Cleve was the principal of J.P. Knapp Junior High School from 1976 to 1979,...
Chef Niki Farrington
Jun 9, 2026
Chef Niki- Angela Nicole Farrington of Pilot Mountain, 50, unexpectedly left this earth to be with "our old people" on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. She was a daughter, sister, friend, social-worker-turned-chef, mother hen and mama bear and an all-around pain to everyone who knew her.
She was born January 8, 1976 in Mercer County, West Virginia to Carl Bruce Farrington Jr....
Ruby Mae Hobson Sprinkle
Jun 9, 2026
Ruby Sprinkle of Hamptonville, NC passed peacefully on June 9, 2026 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Born on December 17, 1939 to the late Jasper and Nancy Hobson, Ruby grew up in the Forbush community and graduated from Yadkinville High School. She later attended Forsyth Technical College and, after finishing her studies there, spent her career in the medical...
Miranda Edwards Smith
Jun 9, 2026
Mrs. Miranda Edwards Smith, 31, passed away Tuesday, June 9th, 2026. She came into this world February 2, 1995 in Nash County. She is survived by her husband, Tyler Smith; her sweet son, Fisher Smith; her mother Stephanie and step-father Billy Rawls; grandparents, Phyllis and Butch Reams; step-sisters, Ashley Rawls and Taylor Rawls; uncle Stephen (Tracy) Reams; and several special...
Mary Burcham Rhyne
Jun 9, 2026
Mrs. Mary Burcham Rhyne, 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. She was born in Yadkin County on September 18, 1937 to Houston Burcham and Nancy Holcomb Burcham. Mary was an Air Force wife for 24 years. She and her husband, Jimmy, lived in many different parts of the world during his time in the service. Her favorite places...
Rita Elizabeth Tuttle
Jun 7, 2026
Rita Elizabeth Tuttle, 83, of Elkin, formerly of King, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026 surrounded by her family at the SECU Hospice House to join her beloved husband Gene in Heaven.
Rita was born in Forsyth County on May 21, 1943 the daughter of the late James Otto Tuttle and Ocea Allen Tuttle.
Mrs. Tuttle was a secretary/reading coordinator...
Carol Sue Vestal Everhart
Jun 7, 2026
Mrs. Carol Sue Vestal Everhart, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Born June 9, 1942, in Forsyth County to C. Dotson and Maggie Webb Vestal, Carol spent her childhood in Yadkin County and graduated from East Bend High School. She later attended Draughons Business College, completing one year of business...
James "Jim" Bramwell Burton
Jun 6, 2026
James “Jim” Bramwell Burton, 71, of Jonesville, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his home. Jim was born on January 13, 1955, in Hartford Connecticut to the late, George Jackson Burton and Catherine Booth Bamford Burton.
Jim was a passionate, kind and caring man who was always there for others. He will be missed but we know he has...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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