Obituaries
Robert "Bob" Howard
Jul 3, 2024
Mr. Robert Howard affectionally known as Bob, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday July 3, 2024. Bob was the son of Leonard and Lilly Howard and married to Jo Ann Miller Howard. He worked for Reynolds Tobacco Co. for 30 years and farmed all his life. Bob had a tremendous love for his draft horses and...
Hubert Dean Hunter
Jul 1, 2024
Yadkinville – Hubert Dean Hunter, 83, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024. He was born November 5, 1940 in Forsyth County to the late John Hunter and Maude McKinny Hunter Davis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Ann Hunter; son, Danny Hunter; brother, Wayne Hunter. He is survived by his children,...
Maxine Colvard
Jun 29, 2024
Miss Maxine Colvard, 91, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was born March 30, 1933 in Wilkes County to the late Walter and Versie Cook Colvard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George Colvard; sister, Ennie Colvard. She is survived by her sister, Teena (Joey) Colvard Blackburn. There will be a private...
Doris Griffin
Jun 28, 2024
Doris Griffin, 93, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born January 15, 1931 in Bardley, Missouri to Ertie and Thelma Allen. Doris was a lifelong member of Buncombe Pentecostal Church in Naylor, Missouri. She was very active in the church and loved The Lord. In her younger years, Doris enjoyed riding horses. She spent lots of time picking...
Caswell Clyde Wall
Jun 27, 2024
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EAST BEND - Mr. Caswell Clyde Wall, 98, of Flint Hill Road passed away peacefully Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. He was born April 27, 1926 in Yadkin County to the late John T. “Tunie” and Lillie Viola Smith Wall. Mr. Wall attended East Bend School, and then joined the US Army at...
Susan Long Harrison
Jun 26, 2024
Mrs. Susan Long Harrison, 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born in Surry County on March 11, 1951 to Lindsay and Nora Long. Susan retired from the Yadkin Valley Magazine. She enjoyed spending her time crocheting, listening to music, and most of all, being with her friends and family. Susan loved her...
Kenneth "Jr." Eugene Smith Jr.
Jun 26, 2024
Mr. Kenneth “Jr.” Eugene Smith, Jr., 50, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was born November 15, 1973 in Forsyth County to Kenneth Eugene Smith, Sr. and Bonnie Jean Hicks Smith. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his father. Jr. was a long-distance truck driver, driving to the west coast most of his trucking career. He enjoyed wood...
Shelby Brown Moxley
Jun 24, 2024
Mrs. Shelby Jean Brown Moxley, 86, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born July 19, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late William “Willie” Daniel Brown and Nettie Casstevens Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy (Kim) Brown Moxley, Stacie (Kenneth) Brown Bryant; her brother, ND (Nola) Brown, and several...
Warren Conner
Jun 22, 2024
Mr. Warren Conner, 54, passed away on June 22, 2024. He was born in New York County, New York, on July 23, 1969 to Robert Conner and Mary Willette Hargrove. Warren loved to DJ and make music. He was a faithful fan of the Carolina Tarheels, New York Knicks, New York Giants, and the Yankees. He loved to shop and...
Barry Kent Wagoner
Jun 22, 2024
Barry Kent Wagoner, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday June 22, 2024. He was born June 9, 1944 in Surry County to the late D.C. (Couchie) Wagoner and Elizabeth (Lib) Key Wagoner. He was a member of West Yadkin Baptist Church. Mr. Wagoner loved to do woodworking, reading, listening to beach music, and was...
Reva Kate Norman Hutchens
Jun 21, 2024
Reva “Kate” Norman Hutchens 96 years old passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June21,2024. She was born November 14, 1927 the daughter of the late Dallas Arthur Norman and Emma Viola Hobson Norman. Proceeded in death by her Husband of 61 years, Alvin Herman Hutchens, their son Norman Hutchens and a sister Ruth Hauser. She is survived by...
Darrell Lee Buelin
Jun 21, 2024
Yadkinville – Darrell Lee Buelin, 52, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born April 5, 1972 in Yadkin County. He is survived by his wife, Donna Ann McMahan Buelin; parents, Harold Blane Buelin, Brenda Gale Winters Buelin; children, Allen Gray Southard, Robert (Heather) Evan Southard, Kenneth Charles Long III; grandchildren, Annabella Rose Southard, Grayson Cole Southard, Addison Sophie...
Ollie Mae Vestal Benton
Jun 21, 2024
Ollie Mae Vestal Benton, 88, passed away Friday June 21, 2024. She was born June 14, 1936 to the late Jonathan Hoyle Vestal and Conie (Tina) Weatherman Vestal. Mrs. Benton was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church where she was pianist for several years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Billy Ray Benton; brother Hildon...
Gail Adkins Price
Jun 20, 2024
Mrs. Leona “Gail” Adkins Price, 63, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024. She was born November 22, 1960 in Yadkin County to the late Logan Mirl Adkins and Louise Mourey Adkins. Gail had a dog named Zoey, who she loved dearly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Willard, Betty Palmer, Sharon Royall,...
Bruce Clark Cruise
Jun 20, 2024
Bruce Clark Cruise, 70, passed away Thursday June 20, 2024. He was born August 10, 1953 in Surry County to the late Howard Bruce Cruise and Merideth Louise Sparks Cruise. Mr. Cruise enjoyed doing carpentry work, and raising chickens. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Pamela Cruise; brother Harlan Cruise. Surviving are his wife of 53 years...
Michael Shane Collins
Jun 18, 2024
Michael Shane Collins, 37, passed away Tuesday June 18, 2024. He was born February 17, 1987 in Surry County to Dennis “Buddy” Russell Collins and Vicky Marsh Collins. Michael loved spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Dennis “Buddy” Russell Collins; grandparents Russell Collins, Shephard Marsh, and Alice Marsh. Surviving are his...
Daniel Thompson Moxley
Jun 18, 2024
Yadkinville – Daniel Thompson “Tom” Moxley, 85, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024. He was born September 11, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Kim Thompson Moxley and Dorothy Brown Moxley.
Tom was an extraordinary man with an extraordinary personality. If you ever met Tom, you knew he was something special. His stories about his travels and adventures could keep...
Judith Hutchens Jester
Jun 17, 2024
East Bend – Mrs. Judith Hutchens Jester, 92, of Richmond Hill Church Road, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024 in the presence of her loving family. She was born July 21, 1931, the daughter of Mrs. Lois H. Parker of Yadkinville, NC. Judy was a faithful member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for...
Randall "Randy" Gary Swaim
Jun 14, 2024
Mr. Randall “Randy” Gary Swaim, 78, passed away Friday, June14, 2024. He was born October 7, 1945 in Surry County to the late Edworth and Lucy Dobbins Swaim. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Swaim and a sister, Debbie Shell. Mr. Swaim served in the United States Army and was a member...
Rachel Marie Leleux Carey
Jun 13, 2024
Ms. Rachel Marie Carey, formerly known as Rachel Marie Leleux, 54, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 24, 1969 to Wayne and Dolores Leleux. She attended Forbush High School and was very active in the music program. Rachel grew up in North Carolina, but currently resided in St. Petersburg, Florida. She...