Obituaries
Audrey Steelman Hutchins
Apr 11, 2026
Mrs. Audrey Steelman Hutchins, 101, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Yadkin Nursing Center, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and enduring love.
Born September 2, 1924, in Yadkin County, Audrey was the daughter of the late George Leak and Bernice Hutchens Steelman. She was a woman of remarkable dedication and quiet strength, whose life was deeply...
Thomas L. Harding, Jr.
Apr 10, 2026
Thomas Leonard Harding, Jr., born August 13, 1928, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Thomas graduated from Courtney School in 1949. Shortly after, he proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952, spending much of his time stationed in Germany.
After returning home, Thomas built a long and dedicated career with Western Electric (AT&T), where he...
Zelma Swisher Eddleman
Apr 10, 2026
Zelma Jean Swisher Eddleman, 84, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. Zelma was born on January 3, 1942, to the late Alvin “Ab” and Madge Long Swisher. She was a member of Turners Creek Baptist Church and worked at Unifi until her retirement. She loved to read and spend time with her husband. The two were always together, they...
Eddie Walter Steedly
Apr 9, 2026
Jonesville – Eddie Walter Steedly, 69, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was born October 1, 1956 in Dorchester County, SC to the late Eddie Theodore Steedly and Mariam Smith Steedly
Eddie served honorably in the United States Air Force and graduated from Surry Community College with an Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked most recently for Lydall Corporation...
Georgia Kate Brown Windsor
Apr 8, 2026
Mrs. Georgia Kate Brown Windsor, 78, of Hamptonville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at King Rehabilitation Center in King.
Born April 3, 1948, in Surry County, she was the daughter of the late George Poindexter Brown and Martha Faye Harrison Brown. Georgia was a familiar and friendly face to many through her years of service with Food Lion...
Phyllis Calloway Wooten
Apr 8, 2026
EAST BEND - Mrs. Phyllis Calloway Wooten, 95, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. She was born July 7, 1930 in Forsyth County to the late Bill and Flora Calloway.
Phyllis was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved being a farmer's wife and actively participated in all aspects of Wooten Farms especially during tobacco season. She was also...
Debra Bumgarner Vanhoy
Apr 6, 2026
Debra Kaye Bumgarner Vanhoy, 62, entered the presence of her Savior on Monday, April 6, 2026, after a fierce 365-day battle with pancreatic cancer. She entered eternity peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 3, 1963 in Wilkes County to Charlie Junior Bumgarner and Doris Lorene Mastin Bumgarner. Debbie graduated from Catawba Valley Community College with an...
Cathy Foster Carter
Apr 6, 2026
EAST BEND — Mrs. Cathy Foster Carter, 73, of Hutchens Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, surrounded by the comfort of compassionate care.
Mrs. Carter was born March 12, 1953, in Yadkin County to the late Chester J. Foster and Doris Wooten Foster. A dedicated and hardworking woman, she retired after...
Mary Catherine Baker Porchey
Apr 6, 2026
Yadkinville – Mary Catherine Baker Porchey, 85, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born April 10, 1940 in Lenior County to the late Roscoe Silas Baker and Elizabeth Chestnutt Baker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Alice Cohen. She is survived by her husband, Carl Joseph Porchey, Jr.; brother, James...
Carolyn Freeman Woodruff
Apr 5, 2026
Boonville – Carolyn Rebecca Freeman Woodruff, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born on December 24, 1932 in Surry County to Enoch Jackson Freeman and Mary Lena Howell Freeman. Carolyn was a member of Boonville Baptist Church for many years. She graduated from Elkin High School and was her...
Kenneth Burton Seats
Apr 5, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Burton Seats, 73, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was born in Forsyth County on August 26, 1952 to the late Charlie Burton Seats and Jewel Scott. Kenneth retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He enjoyed staying busy and always finding something to tinker on. Kenneth loved going on vacations with his family and spending time...
Bobby Ray Chambers
Apr 3, 2026
Mr. Bobby Ray Chambers, 89, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026. He was born in Iredell County on August 15, 1936 to Wint and Pauline Chambers. Bobby was a member of Dennyville Baptist Church. He was quite the jack of all trades. Bobby was a carpenter for most of his life, but he also farmed tobacco and was a...
Harold Douglas Groce
Apr 2, 2026
Harold Douglas Groce, 72, of Hamptonville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, at Baptist Hospital of Winston-Salem. He was born on May 16th, 1953, to the late Harold and Edith Groce. Doug retired from Duke Energy as a lineman after having served 41 years. He was a great hunter and enjoyed many hunting trips with his friends. Doug...
Charles Shea Stone
Apr 2, 2026
Charles Shea Stone passed away on the 2nd of April, 2026. He was born to Charles Agustus and Patsy Pernell Stone on August 7th, 1970 in Surry County. Charles loved working with his hands and was a talented craftsman and would share his skills with his family. He also loved spending time playing cards and “shooting pool” with his friends....
Stanley C. Sweetser
Apr 1, 2026
Stanley C. Sweetser, 81 of Yadkinville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Mt. Valley Hospice. He was the devoted husband of Carolyn M. Sweetser (Myers) for 43 years. Born in Hyannis, (Cape Cod) MA, Stan was the son of the late Stanley R. and Betty Susan (Swanson) Sweetser of Dennisport, MA. Stan graduated from Dennis Yarmouth Regional...
Elder Harold Lee Hymes
Mar 29, 2026
Elder Harold Lee Hymes, affectionately known as “Elder” by his church family and loved ones, was born on October 30, 1951, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Mrs. Lillie Mae Hymes-Jones and Mr. Harold Penn.
Elder Hymes was a proud graduate of Atkins High School, where he participated in the marching band and bowling league. He later attended Forsyth Technical Community College....
Deanna Stuart Cockerham
Mar 29, 2026
LEWISVILLE – Mrs. Deanna Stuart Cockerham, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born April 8, 1938, and a native of Elkin, she was the daughter of the late Claude Clyde Stuart and Gladys Lee Lawrence Stuart. Affectionately known as “Dee” to family and friends, she lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, and quiet...
Eva Takacs Nowack
Mar 29, 2026
God blessed our world with the gift of Eva Stephanie Takacs on December 26, 1941. One of six siblings, she was born to George and Philomena (Srnecz)Takacs, in Norwalk, Connecticut. Eva spent her childhood in Wilton, Connecticut, graduating from Wilton High School in 1959. In 1961, Eva met and married George Nowack, the love of her life. In following years...
Helen Sue Pardue Brooks
Mar 26, 2026
Helen Pardue Brooks, 83, passed away on March 26, 2026. She was born on June 12, 1942 in Wilkes County to the late Major Pardue and Pauline Smith Pardue. Helen was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and loved her church family. She was the oldest of her siblings and...
Betsy Ross Brown
Mar 25, 2026
Betsy Ross Lunsford Brown, 91, of Union Cross Church Road, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Vienna Village of Pfafftown.
Born on July 4, 1934, in Yadkin County, Betsy was the daughter of the late Leonard and Mary Mikles Lunsford. She lived a life defined by devotion—first to her faith, and above all to her family, whom she...
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