Obituaries
Robert "Cody" Hemric
Jun 26, 2025
Mr. Robert “Cody” Hemric, 51, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born February 10, 1974 to Stephen Gregg Hemric and Terri Burgess Hemric. He was preceded in death by his father, Gregg Hemric. Mr. Hemric graduated from East Wilkes High, class of 1992. He then attended Appalachian State University with an undergraduate in History and his Master’s degree...
Gillus Varner Stinson Jr.
Jun 22, 2025
Mr. Gillus “Varner” Stinson Jr., 82, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. Mr. Stinson was born March 1st, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late “Gillus” Varner Stinson Sr., and Bessie Combs Stinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his late wife, Patsy Long Stinson; and his sister, Aladene Norman. Varner graduated from Boonville High...
Anne Pyle Ivey
Jun 22, 2025
Mrs. Anne Pyle Ivey, 85, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. She was born November 20, 1939 in Mercer County, West Virginia to the late George Wellbourn Pyle II and Mildred Glover Pyle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George Pyle III; her sister, Jean Miller; and a cousin, Blair Deskins. Mrs. Ivey...
Grady "Steve" McCollum
Jun 21, 2025
2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” Grady Steve McCollum, 73, finished his course here on Earth on June 21, 2025. To know Steve was to know joy, kindness, and unwavering faith. He never met a stranger, had a laugh that filled the room, and a heart that...
Kenneth L. Brown
Jun 20, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Lee Brown, 91, went to his heavenly home on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born March 19, 1934 to the late Austin Azrell Brown and Mollie Styers Brown in Yadkin County; he was the oldest of six siblings.
Kenny attended Fall Creek Elementary and East Bend High School. Later he earned a business degree from Oak Ridge Military...
Mildred Jane Adams Lineberry
Jun 20, 2025
Mrs. Mildred “Jane” Adams Lineberry, 84, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. She was born in Wilkes County to the late Richard Adams and Bonnie Smith Adams. Jane enjoyed watching hummingbirds, deer, and squirrels. She was a homebody and enjoyed housekeeping.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Richard Lineberry; a daughter, Janet...
Lynn Bryant Morris
Jun 18, 2025
BOONVILLE - Lynn Marie Bryant Morris, 48, of Boonville, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on June 18, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born on July 9, 1976, in Surry County, Lynn was the cherished daughter of Jerry Bryant and Pamela Youngblood Bryant. A graduate of Starmount High School, she dedicated many years of her life to her role as...
Hazel Hutchens Casstevens
Jun 18, 2025
Hazel Marie Hutchens Casstevens, 94, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born March 10, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Lee Hutchens and Minnie Driver Hutchens. Hazel enjoyed cooking, she was most famous for her chicken pie that everyone always enjoyed. She loved spending time with family, but her pride and joy were her grandchildren and great...
Landon "Andy" Andrew Hayes
Jun 16, 2025
Mr. Landon “Andy” Andrew Hayes, 65, passed away on June 16, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1959 in Yadkin County to the late Buddy Landon Hayes and Mary Faye Plott Hayes. Landon loved going hunting and fishing. Most importantly, he loved his grandbabies and watching them play.
In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by his...
Phillip Edgar Lineberry
Jun 16, 2025
Mr. Phillip “Phil” Edgar Lineberry, 85, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County on May 17, 1940 to Monroe Daniel Lineberry and Edith Hinshaw Lineberry. Phil worked for Western Electric (AT&T) and retired from Nokia. He loved being outdoors and doing many activities such as biking, surf fishing, and gardening. He enjoyed working out...
Juanita Martin Bryant
Jun 15, 2025
Juanita Martin Bryant
July 2, 1928 – June 15, 2025
Juanita Martin Bryant of Boonville and Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on June 15, 2025 after nearly a century of women’s advocacy, dedicated public service, and experienced leadership.
Juanita’s greatest achievements included raising her family on the Bryant dairy and tobacco farm in Boonville in Yadkin County, becoming North Carolina Federation of Women’s...
Homer J. Creed
Jun 15, 2025
Homer J. Creed, age 86, passed away Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Estel and Mattie Creed on the 17th of October, 1938 in Surry County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Shelvie Creed; sisters, Clyde Dryden of...
Betty Harris Stokes
Jun 15, 2025
Betty Harris Stokes went to be with her Lord and Savior on the 15th of June, 2025. She was born to the late Frank and Ruth Harris on the 16th of October, 1947. Betty was a longtime member of Longtown United Methodist Church where she served as Youth Fellowship leader. She had a passion for quilting and was a member...
Rebecca "Ann" Davis Long
Jun 15, 2025
John 3:16 For God so loved the world He gave His own begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should nor perish, but have everlasting life. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Ann Davis Long, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday June 15, 2025 at Yadkin Nursing Center...
Clara Louise Brown Hinshaw
Jun 14, 2025
Mrs. Clara Louise Brown Hinshaw, 84, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born to the late Austin Azrell Brown and Mollie Styers Brown. She was owner and operator of B&C Beauty Salon for 38 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gray Hinshaw; sister, Sue Brown North; and brother,...
Emily Ruth Hennings Wooten
Jun 11, 2025
Mrs. Emily Ruth Hennings Wooten, 98, of East Bend, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born in Yadkin County on December 13, 1926, to the late G. L. (Lat) and Lesta Hennings. Mrs. Wooten was a faithful member of Stony Knoll United Methodist Church, serving as church Secretary and participating in many Bible studies, and...
Roger William "Billy" Sprinkle, II
Jun 11, 2025
Mr. Roger William “Billy” Sprinkle, II, 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born in Surry County on September 23, 1953 to Roger William Sprinkle, I and Moie “Brownie” Brown Sprinkle Billings. Billy was a member of Hunting Creek Friends Meeting, where he served as an elder for many years. He owned and operated his family’s business,...
Douglas "Doug" Clarence Byrd
Jun 10, 2025
Douglas “Doug” Clarence Byrd, 73, passed away Tuesday June 10, 2025. He was born January 3, 1952 in Alamance County to the late Clarence Richard Byrd and Lena Clayton Byrd. Doug was the owner and operator of Yadkin Dairy Freeze from 2005 - 2020. He was an avid Duker fan, especially Duke Basketball. He enjoyed all sports, playing and watching,...
Archie James Matthews
Jun 10, 2025
Mr. Archie James Matthews, 85, of East Bend, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family and the faith that guided his life. Born March 28, 1940, in Yadkin County to the late Robert “Bob” Matthews and Enola Wall Matthews, Archie was the youngest of nine siblings, all...
Shirley Butcher Ladd
Jun 9, 2025
Ms. Shirley Jo Butcher Ladd, 71, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born in Surry County, June 13, 1953 to the late Paul Ernest Butcher and Helen Macemore Butcher. Shirley enjoyed cooking, playing cards, bingo and she never met a stranger. She is survived by her children, Jonathan Matthew Poplin, Sr. and Monica Leigh (Charles) Hinshaw, her grandchildren,...
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