Obituaries

Wilma Jones Haynes

Wilma Jones Haynes

Jul 20, 2025

Wilma Louise Jones Haynes passed through death to eternal life on July 20, 2025, just three weeks before her 97th birthday. She will be remembered as a true matriarch in a large, loving family whose ancestors can be traced back to colonial days in North Carolina.

Wilma attended Mars Hill College after graduating from Greensboro High School in 1945. It was...

Kay Casstevens Campbell

Kay Casstevens Campbell

Jul 18, 2025

Mrs. Kay Casstevens Campbell, 65, of Boonville, North Carolina, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and the comfort of her enduring faith.

Born January 30, 1960, in Yadkin County, Kay was the beloved daughter of the late Gerald Royce Casstevens and Frances Harding Casstevens. She grew up...

Lorina Ellen Jane Boggs

Lorina Ellen Jane Boggs

Jul 18, 2025

Lorina Ellen Jane Groce Boggs, 88, of Yadkinville, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. She was born on October 9, 1936, in Yadkin County to the late Miller Wilson Groce and Leona Mae Wishon Groce.

In addition to her parents, Lorina was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Isom Boggs, sisters, Joann Campbell, Della Miller, brother, Richard Groce, children,...

Mark Steven Smith

Mark Steven Smith

Jul 18, 2025

Mr. Mark Steven Smith, 65, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1959 in Forsyth County to the Bruce Walker Smith and Mary Reavis Smith. Mark loved gunsmithing, hunting, and fishing.

Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Reavis Smith; maternal grandparents, Clint and Etta Reavis; paternal grandparents, Gilbert and Flora Smith. He...

Mary M. Wall Harris

Mary M. Wall Harris

Jul 17, 2025

Mary Myers Wall Harris

Yadkinville, N.C.

Mary M. Wall Harris, 96, passed away July 17, 2025. She was born April 12, 1929 in Yadkin County to the late Grover C. and Minnie Wilkins Myers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two husbands, Leonard Wall and Jack Harris, a son Larry (Martha) Wall, a son-in-law Gary White, one...

Donald Gray Jester

Donald Gray Jester

Jul 16, 2025

Yadkinville - Donald Gray Jester, 88, was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and “Poppy” during his vibrant 88 years of life. He passed away peacefully on the morning of July 16th, 2025.

He was born on October 4th, 1936, in Yadkinville, to Paul Jester and Lora Cranfill Jester. After graduating from Boonville High School, he joined the U.S. National Guard...

Peggy Lou Brawley Joyner - Clarkson

Peggy Lou Brawley Joyner - Clarkson

Jul 10, 2025

Peggy Lou Brawley Joyner - Clarkson, 88, passed away on Thursday, July `10, 2025. She was born May 9, 1937, in Yadkin County to the late Rev. Samuel Jason Brawley and Bernice Louise Cook Brawley. She was a member of Forbush Baptist Church and taught Sunday School for several years. Mrs. Joyner enjoyed doing crafts and was a wonderful seamstress....

Mitchell "Mitch" Wesley Davis

Mitchell "Mitch" Wesley Davis

Jul 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Mitchell Wesley Davis, who went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born in Surry County to Wesley and Lillie Atkins Davis on May 28th, 1943. Mitchell grew up on their family farm, where he enjoyed being...

Millie Susan Seifert

Millie Susan Seifert

Jul 9, 2025

Millie Susan Seifert, 86, passed away peacefully on July 9th 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength and resilience. Born on February 19th, 1939, to the late Mitchell Odell Foster and Ruby Langston Foster. Millie was a woman of fierce will, quick wit, and boundless heart. She met life head-on, with a sassy spirit and a sharp sense of humor...

Aaron "Denny" Dennis Cockerham, Jr.

Aaron "Denny" Dennis Cockerham, Jr.

Jul 8, 2025

Aaron “Denny” Dennis Cockerham, Jr., 66, passed away Tuesday July 8, 2025. He was born June 7, 1959 in Surry County to the late Aaron Dennis Cockerham, Sr. and Peggy Faye Reavis Cockerham. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Patricia Johnson and Tammy Sue Cockerham; brother Timothy Cockerham. Surviving are his wife Linda Vestal Cockerham; children...

Howard Joseph Vestal

Howard Joseph Vestal

Jul 6, 2025

Mr. Howard Joseph Vestal, 95, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025. He was born March 16, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Israel and Ethel Vestal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Leonard Vestal, Arthur Ray Vestal; his sisters, Irene Hooker, Shirley Durham, Ruby Cook, Patty Payne, and Jean Vestal. Mr. Vestal...

Linda Hutchens Williams

Linda Hutchens Williams

Jul 6, 2025

Linda Lou Hutchens Williams, 85, of Yadkinville, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, on July 6th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 25, 1939, in Yadkin County, Linda was the daughter of the late Lee Hutchens and Minnie Driver Hutchens. She was a lifelong and devoted member of Pilot View Friends Meeting, where she faithfully...

Betty Murray Hale

Betty Murray Hale

Jul 6, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jean Murray Hale, 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning of July 6, 2025. She was greeted in Heaven by her Savior, along with her beloved husband, Rev. William “Bill” Hale. Bill and Betty were faithful servants of God for many years. She was a faithful Pastor’s wife for 34 years....

Billy Coke Hardy

Billy Coke Hardy

Jul 5, 2025

East Bend – Billy Coke Hardy, 71, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born October 9, 1953 in Yadkin County to the late Jules Coke Hardy and Rosa Nell Freeman Hardy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Pam Hicks. He is survived by his wife, Jane Louise Thore Hardy; sisters,...

Amburn Murray Haynes

Amburn Murray Haynes

Jul 4, 2025

Mr. Amburn Murray Haynes, 93, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born on May 3, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Ruffin McKinley Haynes and Sarah Sophronia Groce Haynes. Amburn served in the United States Navy where he retired after 20 years of service. He was patriotic and was proud to have served his country. He...

Arlie Randal Mitchem

Arlie Randal Mitchem

Jul 2, 2025

Mr. Arlie Randal Mitchem, 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was born in Welch, WV on September 9, 1949 to Arlie Mitchem and Sadie R. Mitchem. Arlie worked at Burlington Industries for 21 years, Gulistan Carpets for 12 years, and Lydall for 8-10 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Arlie enjoyed gardening and spending time...

James Dewitt Cook

James Dewitt Cook

Jul 1, 2025

Mr. James Dewitt Cook, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born on January 25, 1945 in Surry County to the late Ray Columbus Cook and Pearl Hodge Cook. James was a huge sports fan, more specifically, he was a fan of the Carolina Tarheels and the New York Yankees. He also enjoyed buying and selling antiques....

Jose Aguilera Gutierrez

Jose Aguilera Gutierrez

Jun 29, 2025

José Aguilera Gutiérrez, de 65 años, falleció el domingo 29 de junio de 2025. Nació en México el 26 de septiembre de 1959, hijo de Filemón Aguilera Torres y Manuela Gutiérrez Manzanarez. José era un ávido pescador y le encantaba pasar todo el tiempo que podía en el agua. Además de su madre, le sobreviven sus hermanos, Eduardo Aguilar, Saúl...

Donald Wayne Holleman

Donald Wayne Holleman

Jun 29, 2025

Hamptonville – Donald Wayne Holleman, 71, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was born August 26, 1953 in Iredell County to the late William Edward Holleman and Lena Gregory Holleman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Judy (Tony) Garris; brother, James “Bud” Holleman. He is survived by his wife, Vicky Peele...

Wade Vernon Swaim

Wade Vernon Swaim

Jun 29, 2025

Wade Swaim, 79 of Yadkinville, passed away at his home on June 29, 2025. Wade was an avid outdoorsman and loved all things hunting and fishing and never met a stranger.

Wade was born December 21, 1945 to Vern and Marie Swaim.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jane Swaim, his parents, and siblings Dottie Hall, Vicki Howard, and Tommy...