Obituaries
Edward "Ed" Haynes
Jan 13, 2025
Mr. Edward “Ed” Haynes, 82, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born in Yadkin County, December 1, 1942, the son of the late Henry Haynes and Pearlie Haynes. He was a member of Faith Community Baptist Church; he loved his church and his church family. Ed enjoyed being outdoors and was a “jack of all trades”. He...
Joe Kelly Hutchens
Jan 12, 2025
East Bend – Joe Kelly Hutchens, 67, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born May 15, 1957 in Forsyth County to the late Henry Kelly “H.K.” Hutchens and Betty Martin Hutchens. Joe retired from Starmount High School in 2009. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, and always loved going fishing. His pride and joy were his wife, girls, and...
Douglas M. Smith
Jan 12, 2025
Mr. Douglas M. Smith, 82, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025. He was born in Yadkin County on March 8, 1942 to T. Leak Smith and Elva Conrad Smith. Douglas graduated from Yadkinville High School. He retired from R.J. Reynolds after 36 years. Douglas built and raced go-karts for many years. He enjoyed drafting and working in his shop...
Richard Lawrence Thomas
Jan 8, 2025
*Please see updated visitation information due to the inclement weather*
Rev. Richard Lawrence Thomas, 78 years old, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 8 at 3:20 am. Rev. Thomas was the third son of Elwood (Chuck) Thomas and Lois Mikles Thomas, who preceded him in death. He was a graduate of East Bend High School,...
Treva Draughn Gough
Jan 8, 2025
Mrs. Treva Elevena Draughn Gough, 100, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was born September 29, 1924 in Yadkin County to the late Brady Thomas Draughn and Effie Rochella Plowman Draughn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David Harold Gough; a brother, Burley Thomas Draughn; and her sisters, Dorothy Draughn, and Gerthie...
Clara Hobson Hine
Jan 8, 2025
Ms. Clara Hobson Hine, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. She was born October 27, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Buford Monroe Hobson and Eloise Lillian Brown Hobson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by s brother, Denny Ray Hobson; two sisters-in-law, Linda Lane Hobson, Barbara Davis Hobson. Ms. Hine was a member...
Dallas Franklin Hudspeth
Jan 8, 2025
Dallas Franklin Hudspeth, 89, passed away Wednesday January 8, 2025. He was born April 4, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Marvin Franklin Hudspeth and Demecie Viola Holleman Hudspeth. Dallas was owner and operator of Hudspeth Grading. Dallas loved Racing, westerns, helping people in the community, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his...
Sandra "Sandy" Gail Mathis
Jan 7, 2025
Ms. Sandra “Sandy” Gail Mathis, 73, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born April 29, 1951 in Wilkes County to the late Dean Daniel Mathis and Thelma Billings Mathis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roger Dale Mathis. She is survived by her sons, Blake (Angie) Johnson, Brock Johnson; granddaughter, Ashlyn...
Paula Topolski Bourne
Jan 7, 2025
Mrs. Paula Frances Topolski Bourne, 61, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025. She was born January 7, 1964 in Augusta, Georgia to John Alfred Topolski and Mariea Gonzales Topolski. She was preceded in death by her son, William Zachary Bourne. In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, Paul Blake Bourne; her daughter, Elizabeth Nicole Bourne; her...
Doris Wetherholt
Jan 6, 2025
Mrs. Doris Jean Owmby Thompson Wetherholt, 88, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025. She was born October 17, 1936 in Sevier County, Tennessee to the late Baus Owmby and Mittie Whaley Owmby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl Thompson; her second husband, Rev. Cecil Wetherholt; five sisters, and one brother. She...
Edith "Eve" Mae Johnson
Jan 6, 2025
Edith “Eve” Mae Johnson, 65, passed away January 6, 2025. She was born December 24, 1959 to the late Kenneth Milton Johnson, Sr., and Shirley Ann Vause Hill. Eve was a retail manager many years for Shoe Show. She was a friendly person she waws always helping other people. Eve loved to do crafts, Disney, and flowers. She was preceded...
Clyde "Roger" Reece
Jan 4, 2025
Boonville - Mr. Clyde “Roger” Reece, 89, passed away on January 4, 2025. Roger was born in Yadkin County on July 23, 1935 to the late Edward Roger Reece and Vernie Mae Jester Reece.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Mae Sneed Reece; sisters, Dorothy R. Jarvis, Annie Pearl R. Shore, Hazel R....
Herman Wade Brown
Jan 4, 2025
Mr. Herman Wade Brown, 81, of Sugartown Road in Yadkinville, North Carolina, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Born on November 17, 1943, in Yadkin County, he was the son of the late Jesse Wade and Annie Pearl Hobson Brown.
Herman was a devoted and active member of Union Cross Friends...
Jane Brown Hall
Jan 3, 2025
Yadkinville - Zetta “Jane” Brown Hall, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 25, 1943, in Yadkin County, she was the daughter of the late Joshua Ford Brown and Lillian Mae Driver Brown. Jane was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose life was a testament to kindness,...
Bertha Hodge Prim
Jan 3, 2025
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East Bend - Mrs. Bertha Hodge Prim, 92, of Nebo Road passed away peacefully Friday, January 3, 2025 at her home. She was born December 16, 1932 in Surry County to the late Walter and Irene Hodge Hodge. Mrs. Prim attended Charity Baptist Church in her earlier years, worked with Astoria Braid in Boonville, was Activity Director for Yadkin Nursing...
Betty Villarreal
Jan 2, 2025
Betty Ann Villarreal, 58, of Hamptonville, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born on October 18, 1966, and was the daughter of the late Decidoro Villarreal and Gregoria Saldivar Villarreal.
Betty embraced life with an unwavering spirit. Always on the go, she thrived on activity and found it difficult to be...
Herbert Blake Tuten
Dec 31, 2024
Hamptonville – Herbert Blake Tuten, 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 31, 2024. He was born February 24, 1960 to the late Arthur Tuten and Joan Anthony Tuten. He is survived by his wife, Sabrina Reich Tuten; son, Ian Blake (Andrea) Tuten; grandson, Ira Jan Tuten; sister, Suzanne Schiess; brother, Al (Lynn) Tuten. His funeral...
Bobby Lee Hunter
Dec 30, 2024
Bobby Lee Hunter, 83, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024. He was born in Yadkin County to the late William Lee Hunter and Thelma Hutchens Hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Joan Sizemore Hunter; brothers Harvey Hunter, Billy Hunter; sisters Joan Hunter Evans, Jean-Gray Hunter Cockerham. Surviving are his children Donna Hunter, Mike (Kaitlin) Hunter;...
William "Bill" Arthur Cummings, Sr.
Dec 29, 2024
William Arthur (Bill) Cummings Sr. On December 29, 2024, William Arthur (Bill) Cummings Sr. (81) peacefully entered the gates of Heaven surrounded by his family. Bill leaves behind a legacy of setting the standard for how a husband and father loves his family. Bill was the example for love of family every day. Bill was born in Hamptonville, NC to...
Randall "Randy" Allison Hoots
Dec 29, 2024
Yadkinville – Randall “Randy” Allison Hoots, 73, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. He was born August 8, 1951 in Forsyth County. Randy was an active member at South Oak Ridge Baptist Church. He loved his Lord and loved going to church with his friends. Randy enjoyed spending time with his family, but his pride and joy was his granddaughters....
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