Obituaries
Fairene Hayes Rannells
Nov 23, 2024
Fairene Hayes Rannells, 81, passed away on November 23, 2024. She was born on August 2, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Robert Garvey and Mae Greer Hayes. Fairene loved her dogs Harley, Benji, and Sassy.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Jerry Keith Kimmer; and a daughter-in-law, Jeanine Kimmer. Fairene is survived...
Margaret "Lois" Holcomb Williams
Nov 23, 2024
Yadkinville – Lois Holcomb Williams, 87, went to join the heavens and her Lord on the 23rd day of November. Lois was born on January 17, 1937, to Governor Bickett and Mary Ruth Hutchens Holcomb. She grew up in the Center community. Lois was a devout member of the Yadkinville United Methodist Church, where she served as Treasurer for over...
Naomi Carolyn Simmons Thompson
Nov 22, 2024
Naomi Carolyn Simmons Thompson, 90, passed away Friday November 22, 2024. She was born December 17, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late George Dewey Simmons and Lula Luffman Simmons. She loved to watch the Jimmy Swagart Show, and she loved doing crafts. Mrs. Thompson was retired from R J Reynolds as an Accountant. She was preceded in death by...
Pattie Grace Cranfill Haire
Nov 21, 2024
Pattie Grace Cranfill Haire, 90, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was born June 6, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Earle Lee Cranfill and Grace Casstevens Cranfill. She was owner of Pattie’s Salon of Beauty for 45 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Daniel Marshall Haire; her brother Kent Cranfill; special K-9...
Eric Hugh Willard
Nov 21, 2024
Boonville – Eric Hugh Willard, 56, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024. He was born July 4, 1968 in Yadkin County. Eric was an auto-mechanic and he also worked for Kontoor Brands in Mocksville. He was preceded in death by his father, Foy Grady Willard. He is survived by his mother, Janice Pendry Willard; sister, Marsha (Wesley) Caudle; girlfriend, Tina...
Polly May Hoots Shore
Nov 21, 2024
Mrs. Polly May Hoots Shore, 78, passed away on November 21, 2024. She was born in Yadkin County on August 2, 1946 to the late Samuel Jason Hoots and Maxine Reavis Hoots. Polly was a faithful member of South Oak Ridge Baptist Church for many years. She loved spending time with her dog, Bishop, and her late husband of 52...
Patsy Gale Patterson Burch
Nov 18, 2024
Jonesville - The Lord called home His precious angel, Patsy Gale Patterson Stokes Burch, on November 18, 2024, at the age of 79. Patsy was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend who left a legacy of faith, kindness, and selfless service.
Patsy was born to Alvin “Pat” Patterson and Naomi Long Patterson, both of whom preceded her in death. She was...
Teresa Ann Baxter
Nov 18, 2024
East Bend – Teresa Ann Baxter, 61, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. She was born January 15, 1963 to the late Ralph Clinton Baxter and Martha Thomas Baxter. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Baxter and Randy Baxter. She is survived by her children, Craig (Samantha) Baxter, Sevin (Kaitlyn) Poff,...
Adam G. Ashley
Nov 18, 2024
Mr. Adam G. Ashley, 45, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was born in Forsyth County on January 22, 1979 to Tommy and Betsy Ashley. Adam graduated from Forbush High School. He enjoyed playing golf and playing pool. Adam always had a big smile on his face. He was so loved and will be deeply missed by...
Patricia "Pat" Holley Wood
Nov 17, 2024
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East Bend - Patricia “Pat” Holley wood, 82, of East Bend was called to be with Her Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Pat retired as an administrative assistant from Jostens Publishing after many years. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Lorene Rakes Holley, and her oldest son, Noel Jackson Wood, Jr. She leaves behind her...
Robert "Bob" McHenry
Nov 15, 2024
On Friday morning, November 15, 2024, Robert “Bob” McHenry passed away peacefully at his home in Boonville, North Carolina, his wife Sylvia by his side. Bob was born January 31, 1946, in Tioga County, PA, to the late Robert S. and Betty Jean (Cole) McHenry. He graduated from Wellsboro High School and soon after enlisted in the Marines, serving in...
Peggy Lou Davis
Nov 15, 2024
Ms. Peggy Lou Davis, 83, passed away after a brief illness, Friday, November 15, 2024. She was born December 23, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late John Claywell Davis Sr., and Vera Lineberry Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Starling, and Kathy Thomas; and a niece, Tabitha Kavalew. Peggy loved...
Margaret Prim Shore
Nov 15, 2024
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Mrs. Margaret Millie Prim Shore, 84, passed away Friday November 15, 2024 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. She was born January 20, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Lloyd Houston and Laura Hazel Miller Prim. Mrs. Shore retired with several years of service as a rural mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. She was also an active member...
Dorothy Byrd Shermer
Nov 13, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Helen Byrd Shermer, 80, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. She was born July 1, 1944 in Surry County to the late John Preston Byrd and Hazel Settle Byrd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Cudd; brothers, Jerry Byrd, and David Byrd; and a granddaughter, Alicia Shermer. Mrs. Shermer graduated...
James "Wayne" Hayes
Nov 13, 2024
James “Wayne” Hayes of Boonville, NC passed away on November 13, 2024, unexpectedly. He was born on March 25, 1939, to the late John Columbus and Freida Swaim Hayes. He went to Boonville High School. He was married to Phyllis Gail Suddreth in 1968 until her death in May 2001. Surviving children are James Wayne Hayes II (Boonville, NC); Brandon...
Clay Cook
Nov 13, 2024
Mr. Harold “Clay” Cook, 66, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born September 3, 1958 in Surry County to the late Gurney William Cook and Iris Demie Holcomb Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Bobby Gray Cook, Betty Gay Cook McBride, J.A. Cook (James Arthur), Sudie Fay Cook...
William Conrad "Bill" McMurray
Nov 12, 2024
William Conrad “Bill” McMurray of Yadkinville passed away on November 12, 2024 after a long illness. He was born in Surry County December 17, 1945 to the late E.W. and Eleanor Raad McMurray. He graduated from Yadkinville High School and attended Wake Forest University and Forsyth Technical Institute. He worked for IBM as a field engineer until his retirement in...
Sarah Jane Bristow
Nov 11, 2024
The Bristow family mourns the loss of Sarah Jane Bristow, who passed away on November 11, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on August 19, 1937, in Washington DC, Sarah was the second youngest of Louise and Clinton’s ten children. She now joins her parents and siblings in eternal rest. Sarah was a proud mother to Steve, Charlotte, and...
Wanda Smyre Sneed
Nov 9, 2024
Yadkinville – Wanda Renee Smyre Sneed, 38, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was born January 21, 1986 in Anson County. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kyra Grace Sneed; father, John William Smyre; grandparents; Robert and Catherine Smyre, Dorthy Bennett. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ray Sneed; children, Isaiah Smyre, Kinsley Sneed, Katelyn Sneed;...
Shirley Ann Barney Russell
Nov 9, 2024
Shirley Ann Barney Russell (89) went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 9, 2024. Shirley will now be worshipping at the feet of Jesus with the love of her life and husband of 53 years Preacher Bobby Lee Russell, who preceded her in death.
Shirley was preceded in death by her mother and father, Hayden...
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