Obituaries
Tommy Baity
Sep 28, 2024
Mr. John Thomas “Tommy” Baity, 87, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was born September 10, 1937 to the late John Henry Baity and Flora Dalton Baity. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Janet Reavis, and Lillian Morris; grandchildren, Jake Thomas Baity I, Jake Thomas Baity II, Angel Briana Stone, Chloe Danyelle...
Todd Joseph Proffitt
Sep 27, 2024
Todd Joseph Proffit, beloved husband and father passed away Friday, September 27, 2024. He was 57, born August 24, 1967 to the late James Joseph “Jim” Proffitt and Barbara Snyder Proffitt. Mr. Proffitt enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys, Huntin, Fishing, westerns, and enjoyed grilling out. Todd was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife Elizabeth Harris Proffitt;...
Jesse Dayton Brown
Sep 27, 2024
EAST BEND - Mr. Jesse Dayton Brown, 80, of Tyra Road passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, September 27, 2024 at his home. He was born March 13, 1944 in Forsyth County to the late Buford Ellis and Hattie Hobson Brown. Mr. Brown was a faithful member of Forbush Friends Meeting where he was always willing to served...
Jack Franklin Dobson
Sep 24, 2024
Mr. Jack Franklin Dobson, 73, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He was born on November 6, 1950 in Surry County to Grover Lee Dobson and Irene Tolbert Dobson. Jack worked on the railroads for many years and retired from Southern Railroad. He had a great personality and enjoyed making people laugh. Most importantly, he was an avid hunter...
Daniel Gray Spillman, Jr.
Sep 23, 2024
Daniel Gray Spillman, Jr., 34, passed away Monday September 23, 2024. He was born November 25, 1989 in Forsyth County to Daniel Gray Spillman, Sr. and Carmen Elaine Fariss. He was preceded in death by his Father; sister Danielle Spillman. Surviving are his mother Carmen Fariss (Terry Porter); sisters Cassandra (BJ) Hutchens, Melanie Freeman (Ryan Pinnix); nieces Autumn Freeman, Olivia...
Shelba Hunt Harton
Sep 23, 2024
Tobaccoville – Shelba Jean Hunt Harton, 85, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024. She was born February 25, 1939 in Forsyth County to the late Robert Madison Hunt and Mattie Pauline Taylor Hunt. Shelba was a member of East Bend Friends Church. She retired from Jody Puckett - State Farm Insurance Agency. In addition to her parents, she was also...
James "Bill" William Walker, Sr.
Sep 22, 2024
Sad times have descended upon Ford Motor Company as their most loyal patron, James William Walker, Sr. (Bill), 88, of Clingman, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville.
Bill was born April 21, 1936, in Wilkes County, to the late Manes and Maggie Walker. A life-long carpenter and handyman, Bill worked various carpentry jobs...
Thomasena Montez Russell
Sep 22, 2024
Yadkinville – Thomasena Montez Russell, 70, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024. She was born August 11, 1954 in Yadkin County to the late David Jerome Russell and Elizabeth Hinson Russell. She is survived by her daughter, Erika (Gregory) Peeples; grandchildren, Gregory Peeples, Jr., Jeremiah Peeples, K’Niyah Peeples; sister, Lori Russell; brothers, Tommy (JoAn) Russell, Blaine Russell Sr.; niece and...
Joann Pardue Weatherman
Sep 21, 2024
STATESVILLE – Mrs. Joann Pardue Weatherman, 86, of Brookview Road passed away peacefully Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Gordon Hospice Home in Statesville. She was born March 3, 1938 I Yadkin County to the late Woodrow and Madge Swaim Pardue. Mrs. Weatherman was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker for her family. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, and...
Kate Pardue Somers
Sep 21, 2024
Kate Pardue Somers, 97, was welcomed to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, September 21, 2024. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. Born in Wilkes County on September 5, 1927 to Julia Brannon and Martin Pardue, the 7th of 8 children.
In 1947 she would marry the love of her life...
Mary Cave Wilkins
Sep 20, 2024
Mrs. Mary Cave Wilkins, 83, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024. Mrs. Wilkins was born February 5, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Floyd and Linda Hobson Cave. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Glen Joseph Wilkins; a son, Dean Wilkins; and four brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Wilkins...
Ronnie Keith Forrest
Sep 19, 2024
Ronnie Keith Forrest
Born June 28, 1953 - September 19, 2024
Ronnie resided in Mount Airy, North Carolina, alongside his daughter Ashley Forrest and his late wife Patsy Forrest. He was raised in East Bend, North Carolina, by his late parents, Fred and Violet Davis Forrest, and had three late siblings: brothers Gary and Monty Forrest, and sister Debbie Forrest. Ronnie is...
Albert Vernon Winters
Sep 18, 2024
Mr. Albert Vernon Winters, 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born in Yadkin County on February 5, 1937 to Odell and Hazel Winters. Mr. Winters was a farmer for most of his life. He loved gardening and working in his orchard. Mr. Winters had a produce “store” at his home where he sold his produce, but...
Aaron Jarvis
Sep 16, 2024
Mr. David Aaron Jarvis, 31, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024. He was born May 19, 1993 in Surry County to Nina Lee Byrd and James Aaron Jarvis. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Dwayne Byrd, grandmother, Nedra Edwards, grandpa, Smith Jarvis, and an uncle, Wayne Edwards. Aaron enjoyed making candles, going to drag races, hunting arrow heads...
Douglas Lee Sanders
Sep 15, 2024
Douglas Lee Sanders
June 20th, 1965 - September 15th, 2024
Born to Martha Steelman Sanders and Olin Lee Sanders on June 20th, 1965 (Father’s Day).
After a long progressive illness and a traumatic fall while in a rehabilitation center, Douglas entered heaven on Sunday morning. There he was embraced by his earthly father, Olin Sanders, who has been waiting for him since 2006....
Franklin "Frankie" Delano Joyner
Sep 15, 2024
Mr. Franklin “Frankie” Delano Joyner, 84, passed away on September 15, 2024. He was born in Wilkes County on August 30, 1940 to the late Archie Frank Joyner and Edmee Chambers Joyner. Frankie was a faithful member of Temple Hill Methodist Church for over 80 years. He enjoyed taking care of the church grounds and the Temple Hill softball field....
"Roe" John Monroe Hobson, Sr.
Sep 14, 2024
John Monroe “Roe” Hobson, Sr., 86, passed away Saturday morning September 14, 2024 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born December 13, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Dewey Wesley Hobson and Pansy Mae Miller Hobson. Mr. Hobson was employed by IBM for 30 years working and teaching classes in various cities. He was a member...
Allison Ava Jones
Sep 13, 2024
Miss Allison Ava Jones, daughter of Chase and Anna Jones, was born peacefully asleep and in the arms of Jesus on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 11:47 a.m. Although Allison’s time on earth may have been limited, her family’s love for her will never cease. She was immensely loved from the moment her mommy and daddy discovered her existence, and...
Hoyt Joseph Snow
Sep 13, 2024
Hoyt Joseph Snow, 74, passed away Friday September 13, 2024. He was born October 5, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Joseph Grady Snow and Ruby hoots Snow. Mr. snow enjoyed going fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Lola Snow; brothers J.C. Snow, Kenneth Snow; niece Sabrina Pardue; nephew Darin Shore. Surviving are son Aaron...
Wilburn Eugene Mabe
Sep 11, 2024
Wilburn Eugene Mabe, 90, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. He was born December 26, 1933 in Forsyth County to the late Lucien Eugene Mabe and Avah Katherine Warner Mabe. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather that loved God. Mr. Mabe was a member at Yadkinville Church of Christ. He also enjoyed farming. He was preceded in...
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