Obituaries
Stephanie Margaret Goforth
Dec 8, 2024
Stephanie Margart Goforth, 62, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024. She was born May 22, 1962 in Iredell County to the late Hubert Eugene Goforth and Phyllis Mills Goforth Foster. Stephanie was inspired by art and crafts, having a passion for coloring. She also enjoyed working in her yard, kayaking and tubbing down the river and being in nature. Her...
Madelyn Collins Gilmore
Dec 8, 2024
Mrs. Madelyn Ruth Collins Gilmore, 97, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024. She was born March 12, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Miles Zeno Collins and Annie Ruth Burchette Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Gaston Gilmore Sr.; a son, Larry Michael Gilmore; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Gilmore; and her...
Ateree Hanes Evans
Dec 8, 2024
Mrs. Ateree Hanes Evans, 88, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024. She was born October 7, 1936 in Surry County to the late Ernest Graham Hanes and Eulah Lee Wood Hanes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Davis Evans; brothers, Windell Hanes, Bobby Hanes; and her sister, Rose Emma Hanes Baugess. Mrs....
David Alfred Sowards
Dec 6, 2024
David Alfred Sowards, 71, a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend was called home to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Novant Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. David was born May 22, 1953 in Pound, Virginia to the late David Burley “Doyle “ and Cordelia Rose Sowards. In...
Belinda Sue Matthews Pendry
Dec 6, 2024
Belinda Sue Matthews Pendry, 57, passed away Friday December 6, 2024. She was born January 13, 1967 in Yadkin County to Jackie Ray Matthews and Linda Joyce Matthews. Belinda loved doing crafts and fishing. She was preceded in death by her father Jackie Ray Matthews. Surviving are her husband Bentley Pendry; her mother Linda Matthews; children Trevin (Katie) Pendry, McKenna...
Velma "Violet" Woods Moxley
Dec 5, 2024
Boonville – Velma “Violet” Woods Moxley, 87, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born March 3, 1937 to the late James and Velma Woods. Violet loved spending time with her family and also her church family. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Mozelle...
Charles "Randy" Randall Hauser
Dec 3, 2024
Charles Randall Hauser (Randy) passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday December 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by the love of his life his wife Marcia Hauser of 48 years; his mother Mary Lee Hepler Hauser; brother Michael Hauser. He worked for 42 years for Duke Power in Charlotte and Belews Creek started at the bottom and...
Richard Anthony O'Donnell, Sr.
Dec 3, 2024
Richard Anthony O’Donnell, Sr., 82, passed away December 3, 2024. He was born December 3, 1942 in New Jersey to the late Michael Henry O’Donnell and Angelina Ficarra O’Donnell. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Jean Marie Bates O’Donnell. Surviving are his two sons Richard Anthony (Johanna Judge) O’Donnell, Jr., Griffith (Vicky McCann) O’Donnell; grandchildren Kolton Eugene...
Jewell LeFaye Wilkins Welborn
Dec 2, 2024
Jewell LeFaye Wilkins Welborn passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at her home. She was born August 22, 1942 to the late Gurney Grant Wilkins and Ruby Oliver Wilkins Sizemore. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, James D. Wilkins and Jerald Paige Wilkins, stepfather, Shady Sizemore and half-sister, Mary Ruth Sparks. Surviving...
Sarah Frances Pardue Benton
Dec 2, 2024
Jonesville – Sarah Frances Pardue Benton, 82, died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 2, 2024. She was born November 10, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Gathis Lee Pardue and Ruby Sprinkle Pardue. Sarah was a member at Fall Creek Baptist Church. She was a joy to everyone she came across. She enjoyed...
Christyn Burzynksi Coleman
Nov 30, 2024
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JONESVILLE- Mrs. Christyn Lucille Burzynski Coleman, 74, of Triplett Street passed away peacefully Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. She was born April 22, 1950 in Waupaca County, Wisconsin to the late Leo and Margaret Snowden Burzynski. Mrs. Coleman was a graduate of Appleton High School and a faithful member of Shady Grove Baptist...
Nellie Branon Stewart
Nov 30, 2024
Yadkinville – Nellie Branon Stewart, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 30, after an extended illness. Born in Yadkin County on May 8, 1933, to the late Troy Hendren Branon and Mary Hutchens Branon, she was 91 at her passing. She was a very strong and independent woman, who always managed to find a way to make...
Charles Alfred Wagoner
Nov 28, 2024
Mr. Charles Alfred Wagoner, 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 28, 2024, following a brief illness. Alfred was born in Forsyth County, NC on May 2, 1935, to the late Harvey Mitchell Wagoner and Vetral Bryant Wagoner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife,...
Glenn Monroe Collins
Nov 26, 2024
Mr. Glenn Monroe Collins, 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was born in Wilkes County on May 17, 1934 to Calvin Collins and Novella Money Collins. Glenn was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church. He enjoyed hanging out at John Boy’s, surf fishing, and working with metal. Glenn loved spending time with his family and great...
"JC" John Cecil McEwen
Nov 26, 2024
Mr. John Cecil “J.C.” McEwen, 93, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024. He was born October 3, 1931 to the late Stanley Steelman McEwen and Mary Lena Trivette McEwen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Messer McEwen; siblings, Sherlie (Harold) Renegar, Mattie (Alton) Renegar, Russel McEwen, Mary (Johnny) Hobson, Jesse (Arvesta) McEwen....
Tommy Lee Perkins
Nov 26, 2024
Mr. Tommy Lee Perkins, 85, passed away on November 26, 2024. He was born on October 8, 1939 in Forsyth County to the late Thomas Walter and Jamie Smitherman Perkins. Tommy was active in the United Methodist Church for years where a main highlight of his was going on a mission trip to Haiti in the late 70s. Tommy served...
Ricky Dean Cave
Nov 24, 2024
Mr. Ricky Dean Cave, 65 of East Bend, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was a devoted husband to Michele Cave and a loving father to Randy Cave. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Joe Cave and Betty Lou Hardy Cave. He is survived by his brothers, Bill Cave (Cody), Tim Cave (Amy),...
Christina Block Craft
Nov 24, 2024
Mrs. Christina Katie Block Craft, 102, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. She was born August 28, 1922 in Jasper, Missouri to the late Udo and Flora Block. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Craft; a granddaughter, Christina Clark; her siblings, Irene, Irvin, Kenneth, Teddy, and Cecil. Mrs. Craft enjoyed quilting in...
Fairene Hayes Rannells
Nov 23, 2024
Fairene Hayes Rannells, 81, passed away on November 23, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Robert Garvey and Mae Greer Hayes. Fairene loved her dogs Harley, Benji, and Sassy.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Jerry Keith Kimmer; and a daughter-in-law, Jeanine Kimmer. Fairene is survived...
Margaret "Lois" Holcomb Williams
Nov 23, 2024
Yadkinville – Lois Holcomb Williams, 87, went to join the heavens and her Lord on the 23rd day of November. Lois was born on January 17, 1937, to Governor Bickett and Mary Ruth Hutchens Holcomb. She grew up in the Center community. Lois was a devout member of the Yadkinville United Methodist Church, where she served as Treasurer for over...