Obituaries

Mildred Jane Adams Lineberry

Mildred Jane Adams Lineberry

Jun 20, 2025

Mrs. Mildred “Jane” Adams Lineberry, 84, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. She was born in Wilkes County to the late Richard Adams and Bonnie Smith Adams. Jane enjoyed watching hummingbirds, deer, and squirrels. She was a homebody and enjoyed housekeeping.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Richard Lineberry; a daughter, Janet...

Lynn Bryant Morris

Lynn Bryant Morris

Jun 18, 2025

BOONVILLE - Lynn Marie Bryant Morris, 48, of Boonville, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on June 18, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born on July 9, 1976, in Surry County, Lynn was the cherished daughter of Jerry Bryant and Pamela Youngblood Bryant. A graduate of Starmount High School, she dedicated many years of her life to her role as...

Hazel Hutchens Casstevens

Hazel Hutchens Casstevens

Jun 18, 2025

Hazel Marie Hutchens Casstevens, 94, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born March 10, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Lee Hutchens and Minnie Driver Hutchens. Hazel enjoyed cooking, she was most famous for her chicken pie that everyone always enjoyed. She loved spending time with family, but her pride and joy were her grandchildren and great...

Landon "Andy" Andrew Hayes

Landon "Andy" Andrew Hayes

Jun 16, 2025

Mr. Landon “Andy” Andrew Hayes, 65, passed away on June 16, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1959 in Yadkin County to the late Buddy Landon Hayes and Mary Faye Plott Hayes. Landon loved going hunting and fishing. Most importantly, he loved his grandbabies and watching them play.

In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by his...

Phillip Edgar Lineberry

Phillip Edgar Lineberry

Jun 16, 2025

Mr. Phillip “Phil” Edgar Lineberry, 85, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County on May 17, 1940 to Monroe Daniel Lineberry and Edith Hinshaw Lineberry. Phil worked for Western Electric (AT&T) and retired from Nokia. He loved being outdoors and doing many activities such as biking, surf fishing, and gardening. He enjoyed working out...

Juanita Martin Bryant

Juanita Martin Bryant

Jun 15, 2025

Juanita Martin Bryant

July 2, 1928 – June 15, 2025

Juanita Martin Bryant of Boonville and Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on June 15, 2025 after nearly a century of women’s advocacy, dedicated public service, and experienced leadership.

Juanita’s greatest achievements included raising her family on the Bryant dairy and tobacco farm in Boonville in Yadkin County, becoming North Carolina Federation of Women’s...

Homer J. Creed

Homer J. Creed

Jun 15, 2025

Homer J. Creed, age 86, passed away Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Estel and Mattie Creed on the 17th of October, 1938 in Surry County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Shelvie Creed; sisters, Clyde Dryden of...

Betty Harris Stokes

Betty Harris Stokes

Jun 15, 2025

Betty Harris Stokes went to be with her Lord and Savior on the 15th of June, 2025. She was born to the late Frank and Ruth Harris on the 16th of October, 1947. Betty was a longtime member of Longtown United Methodist Church where she served as Youth Fellowship leader. She had a passion for quilting and was a member...

Rebecca "Ann" Davis Long

Rebecca "Ann" Davis Long

Jun 15, 2025

John 3:16 For God so loved the world He gave His own begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should nor perish, but have everlasting life. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Ann Davis Long, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday June 15, 2025 at Yadkin Nursing Center...

Clara Louise Brown Hinshaw

Clara Louise Brown Hinshaw

Jun 14, 2025

Mrs. Clara Louise Brown Hinshaw, 84, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025. She was born to the late Austin Azrell Brown and Mollie Styers Brown. She was owner and operator of B&C Beauty Salon for 38 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gray Hinshaw; sister, Sue Brown North; and brother,...

Emily Ruth Hennings Wooten

Emily Ruth Hennings Wooten

Jun 11, 2025

Mrs. Emily Ruth Hennings Wooten, 98, of East Bend, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born in Yadkin County on December 13, 1926, to the late G. L. (Lat) and Lesta Hennings. Mrs. Wooten was a faithful member of Stony Knoll United Methodist Church, serving as church Secretary and participating in many Bible studies, and...

Roger William "Billy" Sprinkle, II

Roger William "Billy" Sprinkle, II

Jun 11, 2025

Mr. Roger William “Billy” Sprinkle, II, 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born in Surry County on September 23, 1953 to Roger William Sprinkle, I and Moie “Brownie” Brown Sprinkle Billings. Billy was a member of Hunting Creek Friends Meeting, where he served as an elder for many years. He owned and operated his family’s business,...

Douglas "Doug" Clarence Byrd

Douglas "Doug" Clarence Byrd

Jun 10, 2025

Douglas “Doug” Clarence Byrd, 73, passed away Tuesday June 10, 2025. He was born January 3, 1952 in Alamance County to the late Clarence Richard Byrd and Lena Clayton Byrd. Doug was the owner and operator of Yadkin Dairy Freeze from 2005 - 2020. He was an avid Duker fan, especially Duke Basketball. He enjoyed all sports, playing and watching,...

Archie James Matthews

Archie James Matthews

Jun 10, 2025

Mr. Archie James Matthews, 85, of East Bend, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family and the faith that guided his life. Born March 28, 1940, in Yadkin County to the late Robert “Bob” Matthews and Enola Wall Matthews, Archie was the youngest of nine siblings, all...

Shirley Butcher Ladd

Shirley Butcher Ladd

Jun 9, 2025

Ms. Shirley Jo Butcher Ladd, 71, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025. She was born in Surry County, June 13, 1953 to the late Paul Ernest Butcher and Helen Macemore Butcher. Shirley enjoyed cooking, playing cards, bingo and she never met a stranger. She is survived by her children, Jonathan Matthew Poplin, Sr. and Monica Leigh (Charles) Hinshaw, her grandchildren,...

Jean Messick Marler

Jean Messick Marler

Jun 7, 2025

EAST BEND - Jean Messick Marler, 90, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on August 26, 1934 to the late Glenn and Willie Mae Hendrix Messick. She retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco company in 1987 after 35 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was...

Joan Casstevens Swaim

Joan Casstevens Swaim

Jun 7, 2025

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JONESVILLE – Mrs. Joan Casstevens Swaim, 90, of Swan Creek Road passed away peacefully Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born April 4, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Buford Howard and Rossie Mae Speaks Wooten. Mrs. Swaim retired from the Department of Agriculture, ASCS Office of Yadkin County, served on the...

Toby Lynn Welborn

Toby Lynn Welborn

Jun 6, 2025

Toby Lynn Welborn, 67, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, June 6, 2025. He was born November 4, 1957, in Yadkinville to the late Coy Edward Welborn and Ruby Marie Welborn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by several aunts and uncles.

Surviving is his beloved wife, Susan Welborn; son, Wendell (Mandy) Jenkins; grandchildren, Isaiah...

Amelia Hudgins Walker

Amelia Hudgins Walker

Jun 6, 2025

Amelia Hudgins Walker, 80 of Olin, NC passed from this world on June 6, 2025 on her dad's birthday. She is now sitting at the feet of Jesus.

Amelia was born on July 29, 1944 to the late Dr. Robert Hudgins D.V.M. and Mrs. LaRue Pearce Hudgins. The oldest of five children, she was often the chauffeur and helper to her...

William "Tater" Michael Lawson

William "Tater" Michael Lawson

Jun 6, 2025

East Bend - William Michael Lawson, 73, known to many as Tater, left this world to join his wife on Friday, June 6, 2025. Tater was born to William Joel and Betty Jean Lawson on January 9, 1952 in Surry County. As a son of a farmer, Tater was no stranger to hard work throughout his life. An avid sportsman...