Obituaries
Kay Kemp Baldwin
Aug 23, 2025
Yadkinville – Kay Kemp Baldwin, 80, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born March 7, 1945 in Selbyville, Delaware in the late Henry Wilson Kemp and Vera Lee Icenhour Kemp. Kay has a daughter, Tammy Whisnant. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Yadkinville Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior...
Gordon "Mike" Michael Gambill
Aug 21, 2025
Gordon Michael Gambill, 77, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born September 8, 1947 in Surry County to the late Gordon Otis Gambill and Virginia Lee Holcomb Gambill. Mike was employed with Carl Rose and Sons, of Elkin until his retirement. He was also a proud member of the Elkin Rescue Squad. He was preceded in death by...
Elizabeth Martin Wall
Aug 21, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth “Libby” Pamelia Martin Wall, 96, of Boonville passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025. She was born in East Bend to the late Troy Wesley Martin and Pearl Dezern Martin. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly 20 years, Caswell Clyde Wall, her siblings, Colonel Thomas W. Martin & wife, Faye J. Martin,...
Wayne Dinkins
Aug 16, 2025
Mr. Lindsey “Wayne” Dinkins, 87, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Novant (Forsyth) Medical Center. Wayne was born to Charlie and Maude Russell Dinkins in Yadkin County and lived in Yadkinville throughout his entire life. He graduated Yadkinville High School in 1957 and married his high school sweetheart, Patty Sue Childress in 1958. He retired from RJ Reynolds after...
Raymond Andrew Burns
Aug 16, 2025
Mr. Raymond Andrew Burns, 54, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was born on May 15, 1971 in Forsyth County to the late Tommy K. Burns and Linna Mae Bivens. Raymond enjoyed playing pool, gambling, playing cards, and eating iced honey buns.
Raymond is survived by his son, Trevor Burns; those that were like his children; Kalvin Gallimore, Shane...
Arlis Gray Norman
Aug 14, 2025
Arlis Gray Norman, 83, of East Bend, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1942, in Forsyth County to the late Estis William Norman and Treva Alene Long Norman. In addition to his parents, Arlis was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Elaine Baity Norman and his brother, Wayne Webb “Perk”...
Larry Dennis Hemric
Aug 14, 2025
Yadkinville – Larry “Gabby” Dennis Hemric, 76, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born December 13, 1948 in Yadkin County to the late Hubert Wayne Hemric and Mozelle Willard Pinnix. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Parrish Hemric. He is survived by his children, Brian Duane Hemric, Michelle Hemric;...
Phyllis Dinkins Kimmer
Aug 13, 2025
Yadkinville – Phyllis Dinkins Kimmer, 81, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was born September 30, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Henry Dinkins and Arebelle Pettit Dinkins. Phyllis loved spending time with her family, but her pride and joy was her grandchildren. She was a member at Bethel Baptist Church in Yadkinville. In addition to her parents,...
Nicholas Benjamin Casstevens
Aug 12, 2025
Nicholas “Nick” Casstevens November 6, 1981 – August 12, 2025
BOONVILLE – Nicholas “Nick” Casstevens, 43, of Boonville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born November 6, 1981, in Forsyth County, Nick was the cherished son of Roger Dale and the late Kathy Bates Casstevens.
From...
Charles Robert Lyons
Aug 12, 2025
Elkin – Charles Robert Lyons, 85, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was born July 22, 1940 in Surry County to the late Robert Henry Lyons and Pauline Gant Lyons.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Charles Lyons, and his loyal K-9 companion, Stone Boy.
He is survived by his son Marty...
Ivy Benton Boyer
Aug 10, 2025
Yadkinville – Ivy Jane Benton Boyer, 89, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025. She was born February 8, 1936 in Yadkin County to the Late Rovey Lester Benton and Janie Swaim Benton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Bernice Mendenhall, Dorothy Kimmer, Eveyln Bruce, Arlene Hutchens; brothers, Earl Benton, Travis Benton, Reaford...
Wanda Estelle Howell Childress
Aug 10, 2025
Mrs. Wanda Estelle Howell Childress, 86, of Yadkinville passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 10, 2025. She was born on December 2, 1938, to the late George “Grandy” and Margaret “Nannie” Howell. In addition to her parent’s death, she is preceded by her loving husband of 59 years, Walter Ray Childress, brothers Richard and Gary Howell,...
Roger Jackson Groce
Aug 8, 2025
Pastor Roger Jackson Groce, 87, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025. He was born January 15, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Farmer and Irene Ferguson Groce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Elizabeth “Lib” Mathis Groce; and an infant brother Ronnie Groce. Pastor Groce served the Lord...
Carol Lorene Johnson Laws
Aug 7, 2025
Carol Lorene Johnson Laws, 88, passed away on Thursday August 7, 2025. She was born January 4, 1937 in Wilkes County to the late John Robert Johnson and Hattie Hanks Johnson. Mrs. Laws enjoyed Bowling, sewing, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Ira Bejamin Johnson, John Lewis Johnson; sisters Barbara Johnson Elledge Prevette, Mary Belle...
Priscilla Hall Wolfe
Aug 4, 2025
Ms. Priscilla Hall Wolfe, 80, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. She was born in Stokes County on January 2, 1945 to Lacky Creed Hall and Vallie Miller Hall. Priscilla had a wonderful personality and never met a stranger. She worked in healthcare for her whole life. Priscilla was a woman of strong faith, extreme strength, and independence. She...
Frank Lee Smith
Aug 4, 2025
Frank Lee Smith
"Big Daddy"
"Frankie J"
"Papa Frank"
"Bubba"
BOONVILLE - We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Frank Lee Smith, 65, of Boonville, NC on August 4, 2025 surrounded by his family. We will forever cherish our memories of him. Frank was born May 20th, 1960 in Yadkin County to the late Harvey and Roselyn B. Smith. He graduated from...
Mary Frances Windham
Aug 3, 2025
Mary Frances Smith Windham passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2025, in Yadkinville, North Carolina at the age of 81. She is survived by her two children, Linda (Gary) Long of Yadkinville, North Carolina, and Brealon “Buddy” (Melissa) Windham of Kingsville, Texas; her grandchildren, Brealon (Haley) Ashworth, Nathan Long (Kelsey), Tyler (Leah) Windham, and Kaylie (Caleb) Guzman; her seven great-grandchildren,...
Kathy Hunter Jackson
Aug 2, 2025
Mrs. Kathy Dean Hunter Jackson, 63, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was born June 11, 1962 in Davidson County to the late Hubert Dean Hunter and Carolyn Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Deborah Ann Hunter; and her brother, Danny Hunter. Mrs. Jackson enjoyed puzzles, collecting dolls, and she loved...
Derek Lee Porter
Aug 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Derek Lee Porter
In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - A.L.
It is with profound sadness that we announce Derek Lee Porter, age 57 of Winston-Salem, left this life on August 1, 2025, after a courageous, admirable battle with illness. He faced his illness with the...
Jerry Hicks
Jul 31, 2025
Mr. Jerry Hicks, 75, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1950 in Watauga County to the late William Waldo Hicks and Mae Tester Hicks. Jerry enjoyed being outside and working in the yard, trimming bushes. He also loved to travel.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Doris...
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