Obituaries
Aaron Dennis Cockerham, Sr.
Jan 13, 2018
Cockerham Mocksville – Aaron Dennis Cockerham, Sr., 80, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018. He was born February 24, 1937 to the late Joseph Harden Cockerham and Fronnie Hudson Cockerham. Dennis retired from R.J. Reynolds and The Yadkin County Sheriff Department. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Reavis Cockerham; daughter, Patricia...
Betty Martin Matthews
Jan 13, 2018
Betty Martin Matthews, 83, passed away Saturday January 13, 2018. She was born May 12, 1934 to the late Will and Heather Fulp Murray. She loved working in the garden and in her flowers as long as her health permitted. She was preceded in death by her parents; her adopted parents John and Chattie Martin, three sister, five brothers, niece...
Bennie "Harold" Burcham
Jan 12, 2018
Bennie “Harold” Burcham, 86, returned to his heavenly home on January 12, 2018. He was deeply loved by his family and he will be greatly missed. Harold was born to the late John Q. and Blanche Burcham, in Wilkes County, on February 7, 1931. He was an active member of the United States Navy from July of 1952 to July...
Nancy Carol Gustine
Jan 12, 2018
Nancy Carol Macemore Gustine, 67, passed away, Friday, January 12, 2018. She was born March 6, 1950 in Surry County to the late Fred Lee and Opal Agnes Weatherman Macemore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Harold Macemore; sister Myrtle Cheek; brother-in-law Bobby Cheek; and two nephews Dale Mosteller and Wayne Macemore. Nancy...
Joseph Henry Mullis
Jan 12, 2018
Mr. Joseph Henry Mullis, 78, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018. Mr. Mullis was born in Yadkin County on July 1, 1939 to the late Benjamin Kimbol Mullis and Lilly Mae Tulbert Mullis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three sisters: Virginia Mullis, Lois Medvetz, and Mildred Caudle; three brothers: Ben Mullis, Edward...
Bobby Watson Mathis
Jan 11, 2018
Bobby Watson Mathis, 62, passed away Thursday January 11, 2018. Mr. Mathis was born January 1, 1956 in Surry County. He was a member of Deep Creek Friends Church. Mr. Mathis was preceded in death by his father Noah Raeford Mathis; daughter in law Jodie Mathis; Brother in law Michael Lyons. Surviving are his wife Katie Smith Mathis; his mother...
Eva Mae Shinault Grose
Jan 11, 2018
Grose Yadkinville – Eva Mae Shinault Grose, 87, passed away January 11, 2018 and was born July 23, 1930. Most everyone who ever came into contact with Miss Eva liked her right from the beginning. Her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors loved her. Her late husband Gilbert and her daughter Nancy absolutely adored her. She had such a...
Norma Reile Carlson
Jan 9, 2018
Carlson Yadkinville – Norma Reile Carlson, 91, passed away January 9, 2018. She was born July 9, 1926 to the late Frank and Lois McMahon Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her 1st husband, Ellsworth Reile, 2nd husband, Ronald Carlson; daughter, Linda Reile; brother, Lee Johnson; son-in-law, Gene Tarr; Surviving is her daughter,...
Charles Lowell Pinnix, Sr.
Jan 9, 2018
Pinnix Oak Ridge – Charles Lowell Pinnix, Sr., 73, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018. He was born January 24, 1944 to the late Charles Wilson Pinnix and Joy Money Pinnix. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Rainey. Surviving are his son, Charles (Kelly) Lowell Pinnix, Jr., grandson, Jonathan Scott Pinnix; brother,...
Charley "C.L." Dinkins
Jan 9, 2018
Charley “C. L.” Dinkins, 81, passed away Tuesday January 9, 2018. He was born December 6, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Troy and Lillie Saylor Dinkins. Mr. Dinkins was a member of Charity Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Freddie Lineberry Dinkins. Surviving is his wife Virginia Bowers Dinkins; two sons...
George Franklin Wishon, Jr.
Jan 8, 2018
Junior Wishon, 71, passed away on Monday January 8, 2018. He was born January 9, 1946 in Yadkin County to the late George F Wishon Sr. (Pete) and Sallie Reavis Wishon Connell. He was an avid pilot who loved his family and friends. Junior enjoyed building airplanes and working on cars with his son Randy and grandson Derrick. He was...
W. Harold Stokes
Jan 7, 2018
Hamptonville Mr. William Harold Stokes, 87, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home. Mr. Stokes was born January 9, 1930 in Yadkin County to George and Jettie Shores Stokes. He was a veteran of the US Army having served during the Korean War. In addition to his parents, Mr. Stokes was preceded in death by four brothers and...
Dwane Caudle
Jan 7, 2018
Glade Valley
Mr. A. Dwane Caudle, 81 of Glade Valley, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Dwane was born December 17, 1936 in Alleghany County to Alfred Coy and Mozelle Jolly Caudle. He graduated from Sparta High School in 1954 and served a four year tour in the US Air Force. Dwane retired from Piedmont Airlines...
Jerry Ray Whitaker
Jan 6, 2018
Yadkinville Mr. Jerry Ray Whitaker, 64, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018. Mr. Whitaker was born June 5, 1953 in Yadkin County to the late James Harold and Betty Joyner Whitaker. Mr. Whitaker is survived by three step daughters, Lorenda Jenkins (Jamie Wilmoth), Patricia (Shannon) Reynolds, and Linda Gail Barry; six step grandchildren; two sisters, Sonya (Ray) Peele and Sharron...
Wesley Gene Wiles
Jan 5, 2018
Yadkinville- Mr. Wesley Gene Wiles, 74, passed away peacefully Friday, January 5, 2018 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. He was born December 25, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late Charlie and Carrie Mae Wiles. Mr. Wiles was a loving devoted father and grandfather. He was retired from the Yadkin County office of the NC Dept of...
George Washington Cave
Jan 5, 2018
Dobson Mr. George Washington Cave, 94, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at Pruitt Healthcare. Mr. Cave was born November 29, 1923 in Surry County to William Harrison and Edna Hodge Cave. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cave was preceded in death by his first wife, Callie Hicks Cave; four sisters, Naomi Cave, Myrtle Fowler, Margie Joyce, and Ruby...
Dorothy Coram Mathis
Jan 4, 2018
Mathis Boonville – Dorothy Coram Mathis, 97, passed away Thursday, January 04, 2018 at Yadkin Nursing Care Center. She was born July 18, 1920 to the late Lora Frances Hobson Coram and Jesse Johnson Coram. She graduated from Boonville High School in 1939. Dorothy married Lytle Paul Mathis on December 5, 1940. She was a lifelong member of Boonville Baptist...
Jean Davis Vogels
Jan 4, 2018
Hamptonville Mrs. Jean Davis Vogels, 76, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Vogels was born July 29, 1941 in New Hanover County to the late JC and Elsie Royal Davis. She was a member of Marler Road Baptist Church. Jean loved to mow and do yardwork, but her pride and joy were her grandchildren. Mrs....
Columbia Elizabeth Gilliam Groce
Jan 4, 2018
Columbia Elizabeth Gilliam Groce, 87, passed away Thursday January 4, 2018. She was born January 18, 1930 in Surry County to the late Raymond and Selma Gatton Gilliam. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John D. Groce; a son Randy Dale Groce; a brother Johnny Gilliam. Surviving are her son Rex (Mary) Groce; grandchildren Erin (Michael)...
Jarrin Lee Boyles
Jan 4, 2018
Hamptonville Mr. Jarrin Lee Boyles, 40, passed away January 4, 2018. Mr. Boyles was born April 19, 1977 in Forsyth County. He attended West Yadkin Elementary School and Starmount High School. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Allen & Blanche Dobbins and Kermit & Opal Boyles. Jarrin is survived by two children, Jack Crews and Leandra Boyles; his...
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