Obituaries
Shelvie Gregory Creed
Mar 7, 2025
Shelvie G. Creed, 87, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born July 16, 1937, in Yadkin County, to the late Lee Gwyn Gregory and Vella Sparks Gregory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Clarence Hutchens, two brothers, LG Gregory and Hubert Gregory, two sisters, Margie...
Albert Lester Gray Durham
Mar 7, 2025
Albert Lester Gray Durham, 75, passed away Friday March 7, 2025. He was born September 22, 1949 in Surry County to the late Albert Durham and Ida Pernie Ann Wagoner Durham. Mr. Durham enjoyed working in the garden, camping, and spending time with his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Sharon Durham Shore; five siblings. He...
Jane Brewer Groce
Mar 6, 2025
Jane Brewer Groce, 91, passed away on Thursday March 6, 2025. She was born October 22, 1933 in Forsyth County to the late Ernest Gray Brewer and Ruth Lemmons Brewer. Mrs. Groce was a member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church. She enjoyed to cook and spend time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her...
Linda Boggs Smith
Mar 5, 2025
Yadkinville – Linda Boggs Smith, 63, was suddenly took from us on March 5, 2025. Linda is the daughter of Lorina Ellen Jane Groce Boggs, and the late Herbert Isom Boggs. Linda enjoyed life by seeking out joy and bringing to others. She had a heart of gold and always found a way to bring happiness to those around her....
Avery Lee Poteate
Mar 5, 2025
Mr. Avery Lee Poteate, 83, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born in Haywood County, NC on July 15, 1941 to the late Edwin Poteate and Louise Pinnix Poteate. After graduating from Yadkinville High School in 1960, he served as a United States Marine from 1960 until 1964. Avery retired as a mechanic for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco...
Mary Sue Vestal Liles
Mar 5, 2025
Mary Sue Vestal Liles, 91, passed away Wednesday March 5, 2025. She was born in Yadkin County to the late Thomas B. Vestal and Nellie Adams Vestal. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Marvin Liles; two sons Bobby Liles, Sr., Marlon “Buddy” Liles; four brothers Marvin Vestal, Arnold Vestal, Zeno Vestal, and Tommy Vestal. Surviving are a...
Jane Groce Hayes
Mar 4, 2025
Pfafftown - Mrs. Jane Groce Hayes, 91, passed away March 4, 2025. Jane was born July 7,1933 in Yadkin County to McKinley and Amy Macemore Groce. She is proceeded in death by her parents; a baby sister, Dorothy Lee; and a brother, Donald. Jane was of Christian faith and a lifelong member of Swaim’s Baptist Church in Hamptonville.
She is survived...
Joan Knight
Mar 4, 2025
Joan Webster Knight, 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 4th, 2025. She was born March 2nd of 1952 to the late Kingfield and Virginia Webster. Joan had a love for gardening, as well as a love for animals. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Hazel; and her brothers,...
Bonnie Jean Hicks Smith
Mar 3, 2025
Mrs. Bonnie Jean Hicks Smith, 75, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. She was born in Forsyth County on May 20, 1949 to Robah E. Hicks, Sr. and Katherine Hicks. Bonnie was a long-time member of Temple Baptist Church. She was an avid reader and a great gardener. Bonnie was known to be quite the character and had a...
Bura Franklin Wiles
Mar 1, 2025
Mr. Bura Franklin Wiles, 85, passed away on March 1, 2025. He was born on May 7, 1939 in Wilkes County to the late Bura Ray Wiles and Carrie Elizabeth Poe Wiles. Bura enjoyed to build model airplanes and boats. He enjoyed watching the world go by and animals. He was also a big fan of westerns and especially loved...
Harold "Dusty" Johnson Bryant
Feb 28, 2025
Mr. Harold Johnson “Dusty” Bryant, 91, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. He was born November 22, 1933 to the late Herman Fletcher Bryant and Viola Kromholtz Bryant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Bryant Groce. Mr. Bryant is a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was a lifelong member of...
Howard Eugene "Gene" Whitaker
Feb 28, 2025
Howard Eugene Whitaker, born on May 2, 1965, to Margaret Whitaker and Nathan Eugene Whitaker, passed away on February 28, 2025. He grew up in Yadkin County, graduated from Forbush High School, and attended Wilkes Community College, where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Howard was a dedicated and hard-working man. He worked at HIBCO Plastics until 1992, then transitioned...
William Gilbert Brown
Feb 28, 2025
Yadkinville - William Gilbert Brown, 83, passed away on February 28th, 2025. He was born May 27th, 1941 in Yadkin County, NC to the late Samuel Brown and Ima Southard Brown. Gilbert served in the U.S. Navy, serving four years on the USS Comstock. After serving his time in the navy he furthered his career where he served thirty years...
Linda Pardue Ford
Feb 28, 2025
Mrs. Linda Hope Pardue Ford, 83, of Jonesville, peacefully entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born on the 4th, the 22nd of 41, in Yadkin County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Sherman Ladeaux “Lake” Pardue and Madonna Messick Pardue.
Linda devoted her life to caring for...
Billy "Bill" Joe Martin
Feb 28, 2025
Billy Joe Martin, 67, of East Bend, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. Bill was the son of the late Bobby Alton Martin and Corena Martin Hall.
Bill was a loving and devoted husband to Libby for 45 years. Known affectionately as “Pops” and “Pop-Pop”, Bill was loved and cherished by his children and grandchildren. He was a history buff...
Della Mae Christian Peak
Feb 28, 2025
Mrs. Della Mae Christian Peak, 77, passed away on February 28, 2025. She was born in Buchanan County, VA, on October 13, 1947 to the late Charlie Christian and Nomel Bryant Christian. Della loved all things true crime, her dogs, and most importantly her family. She was a very caring, loving, and forgiving person.
In addition to her parents, she is...
Jacqueline Sears Hamilton
Feb 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Mrs. Jacqueline Sears Hamilton, 86, of Cartner Road, who peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at her home. Born on November 17, 1938, in Oconee County, SC, to the late Ralph and Irene Martin Sears, she lived a life full...
James Lark Roe
Feb 27, 2025
Yadkinville – James Lark Roe, 70, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born July 2, 1954 in Abingdon, VA to the late Earl Smith Roe and Martha Musick Roe. James was the owner of Yadkin Car Care in Yadkinville. He was in the Masonic Lodge 162 and was a past Master. James’s pride and joy was his family,...
Patricia Day Sizemore
Feb 27, 2025
Patricia Day Sizemore, 77, passed away on February 27, 2025. She was born in Surry County on August 22, 1947 to the late Dewey Day and Martha Walker Day. In her free time, Patricia enjoyed doing word searches. She also loved traveling, most importantly to the beach. Most of all, she loved to care for people.
In addition to her parents,...
Allen William Coe
Feb 26, 2025
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YADKINVILLE – Mr. Allen William Coe, 54, of Carlton Trails passed away suddenly, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in Alleghany County. He was born August 5, 1970 in Surry County to Kenneth Ray Coe and Dena Maxine Jackson. Allen was a long-arm equipment operator with Karen’s Lawn Service for several years. He was always a dependable, hardworking, good man who was...
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