Obituaries

Dorothy Mae Anderson Childress

Dorothy Mae Anderson Childress

Sep 7, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Anderson Childress, 91, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024. She was born in Iredell County on March 27, 1933 to Vernie and Elsie Anderson. Dorothy was a member of Courtney Baptist Church for most of her life. She enjoyed taking naps and eating little Debbie Cakes. Dorothy had the best personality and was such a joy...

Billy Ray Groce

Billy Ray Groce

Sep 7, 2024

GROCE

YADKINVILLE - Mr. Billy Ray “Bill” Groce, 78, of Longtown Road passed away peacefully Saturday, September 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Groce was born February 2, 1946 in Yadkin County to the late Burley Bilson and Lola Mae Whitaker Groce. He was a member of Swaims Baptist Church, a graduate of Jonesville High School...

Margie Prevette Bryant

Margie Prevette Bryant

Sep 6, 2024

Bryant

JONESVILLE – Ms. Margie Lee Bryant, 85, passed away Friday, September, 2024. She was born November 29, 1938 in Wilkes County to the late Thomas and Dolly Prevette. Ms. Bryant enjoyed gardening, attending church, beach vacations, and spending time with her granddaughters and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her only child, Bobby (Tina) Bryant, grandchildren, Lacie (Jerrod) Howard, Lora (Brandon)...

Julia Ann Craver

Julia Ann Craver

Sep 6, 2024

   Julia Ann Craver passed away September 06, 2024 at Yadkin Nursing Center where she had resided since March of this year. 

   Julia was born in Yadkin County May 28, 1957 to Mr. Charles Tatem Craver and Mrs. Nellie Frazier Craver. She is survived by her three siblings: Avis Nell (Russell) Craver Miller of Boonville, Charles Wesley (Marcia) Craver of...

Doris "Gaynell" Johnston Poindexter

Doris "Gaynell" Johnston Poindexter

Sep 6, 2024

Mrs. Doris “Gaynell” Johnston Poindexter, 91, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born in Yadkin County on June 20, 1933 to George M. Johnston and Allie Lee Reece Johnston. Gaynell was a member of Friendship Baptist Church for all of her life. She loved The Lord dearly. Gaynell enjoyed working with flowers, baking cakes, and was...

Raunchy "Mickey" Redmond

Raunchy "Mickey" Redmond

Sep 4, 2024

Mr. Raunchy “Mickey” Redmond, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born in Iredell County on September 1, 1958 to Bruce Redmond and Mary Avon Redmond. Mickey graduated from Forbush High School. He worked at Yadkin Lumber Company and for Junior Cole’s Construction and Concrete. Mickey had a fun sense of humor and was known to...

Christine Jackson Cranfill

Christine Jackson Cranfill

Sep 4, 2024

Mrs. Christine Jackson Cranfill, 72, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was born February 29, 1952 to the late Shubel Austin Jackson and Lala Marie Whitt Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward “Buddy” Cranfill; her brothers, Larry Jackson, David Jackson, and Tommy Jackson. Mrs. Cranfill enjoyed reading and she...

Michael Gray White

Michael Gray White

Sep 3, 2024

Mr. Michael Gray White, 54, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024. He was born June 16, 1970 in Yadkin County to William Morgan White, Jr., and Sylvia Vestal White. Mr. White was preceded in death by his father. Michael enjoyed watching TV, gardening, landscaping, and he was a very patient man. In addition to his mother, he is survived by...

Joseph Patrick Gallagher

Joseph Patrick Gallagher

Sep 1, 2024

Mr. Joseph Patrick Gallagher, 55, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024. He was born September 8, 1968 in Bronx, New York to the late Joseph Anthony Gallagher and Christina Lucia Ranallo Gallagher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Gallagher. He is survived by his wife, Elena Abbene-Gallagher; daughter, Marisa (Kenny) Robjohns; his...

Linda Kennedy Johnson

Linda Kennedy Johnson

Aug 31, 2024

East Bend - Linda Gail Kennedy Johnson, 76, passed away Saturday, August, 31, 2024 surrounded by loving family at her residence.

She was born January 2, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late Samuel Lorenze Kennedy and Norma Settle Kennedy.

Linda was a member of Silo Church of Christ, and enjoyed cooking for family and friends, crocheting and loved to decorate. She...

Zola Matthews McGuire

Zola Matthews McGuire

Aug 31, 2024

East Bend – Zola Gray Matthews McGuire, 86, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. She was born April 26, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Cecil and Pansy Norman Matthews. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dean McGuire. She is survived by her children, Ronnie (Tammy) Baker, Robin Gregory; grandchildren, Matthew...

Vivian Hutchens Eddleman

Vivian Hutchens Eddleman

Aug 31, 2024

Vivian Eddleman, 82, of Yadkinville, NC left the struggles of this life battling dementia and entered the presence of her heavenly father on Saturday August 31, 2024. Vivian was born July 26, 1942 to mother Alma Burchette Hutchens and father Worth Talmedge Hutchens of Yadkin County, NC. Vivian attended Yadkinville Highschool. Vivian was a member of Forbush Baptist Church and...

Perry Lynn Cooper

Perry Lynn Cooper

Aug 31, 2024

Perry Lynn Cooper, 69, passed away Saturday August 31, 2024. He was born October 24, 1954 in Blount County, Tennessee to the late Clarice Dewey Cooper and Ruth Marjorie Whitaker Cooper. Mr. Cooper enjoyed Civil War Reenacting and playing paint ball. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Patricia Diane Ownby Cooper; brother Clifton Cooper. Surviving are...

James "Ed" Edward Jones, Jr.

James "Ed" Edward Jones, Jr.

Aug 29, 2024

James Edward “Ed” Jones, Jr., 83, passed away Thursday August 29, 2024. He was born March 28, 1941 in Surry County to the late James Edward Jones, Sr. and Flora Hicks Jones. Mr. jones attended Gospel Chapel Church for several years. He enjoyed building stuff, driving his truck, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Tammie...

Shirley Crews Harris

Shirley Crews Harris

Aug 29, 2024

Harmony – Shirley JoAnn Crews Harris, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was born November 9, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Earley Cornelius Crews and Myrtle Jane Adams Crews. Shirley enjoyed being outdoors, she loved spending time in her flower garden and vegetable garden. She loved spending time with...

Clyde Lilly Mae Crouse Butcher

Clyde Lilly Mae Crouse Butcher

Aug 29, 2024

Mrs. Clyde Lilly Mae Crouse Butcher 94, of Belews Creek, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was born July 6, 1930 in Surry County to the late James and Mandy Crouse. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Butcher, her brothers, Claude, Buster, Glenn, Tom, Kester and James, her sisters,...

Larry David Crews

Larry David Crews

Aug 28, 2024

Crews

BOONVILLE- Mr. Larry David Crews, 79, passed away August 28, 2024 at the W.G.Hefner V.A. Hospital in Salisbury, NC. He was born October 15, 1944 in Harmony, NC to the late Roy and Eva Mae Crews.

 Larry graduated from West Yadkin High School before proudly serving in the US Navy from 1965-1971, where he trained at the U.S. Navy Submarine School...

Jeffrey Stuart Minton

Jeffrey Stuart Minton

Aug 28, 2024

Roaring River – Jeffrey Stuart Minton, 63, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was born August 13, 1961 in Wilkes County to the late Pat Minton and Sue Shumate Minton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Michael Minton. He is survived by a wife, Melissa Caudle Minton; son, Keelan (Hailey) Minton;...

Charles William Holcomb

Charles William Holcomb

Aug 26, 2024

Jonesville – Charles William Holcomb, 80, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024. He was born September 8, 1943 in Surry County to the late Ernest William Holcomb and Bernice Vanhoy Holcomb. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Eva Mae Vestal Holcomb; daughter, Melissa Adams; brothers, Tommy Holcomb and Benny Holcomb. He is...

Mack Dean White

Mack Dean White

Aug 25, 2024

Jonesville – Mack Dean White, 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was born August 26, 1962 in Surry County to the late McAdoo and Rosa Lee Wall White. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death his son, Stephen Ray White; grandchildren, 3 miscarriages. He is survived by...