Obituaries
Kenneth Goodson Cheek
Feb 12, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Goodson Cheek, 88, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born on October 31, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late William Truman Cheek and Ollie Harris Cheek. Kenneth found pride in tending to his vegetable garden. He was an avid runner and was naturally athletic. He enjoyed cooking and sharing meals with his beloved wife,...
William "Dwight" Palmer
Feb 11, 2026
Boonville - Mr. William “Dwight” Palmer, 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. He was born on March 14, 1946 in Iredell County to the late William Eugene Palmer and Martha Hunter Palmer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his life partner, Gloria Moore; and his brother, James Palmer. Dwight is survived by his sons,...
Dorothy Mae Renegar
Feb 10, 2026
Ms. Dorothy Mae Renegar, 80, passed away at her home on February 10, 2026. She was born on August 25, 1945 to the late Epsie Renegar. Dorothy had a special love for travel, especially her trips to Nashville, Tennessee and the beautiful mountain towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. She also loved Country and Gospel music.
Dorothy is preceded in...
Rachel Dancy Handy
Feb 10, 2026
Yadkinville – Rachel Dancy Handy, 85, passed away Monday, February 10, 2026. She was born June 9, 1940 in Wilkes County.
In addition to her parents, Rachel was also preceded in death by her son, Bobby Clonch; brother, Lonnie Clanton. She is survived by her daughter, Rosa Lowe; grandchildren, Angela (Robert) Dalton, Audra (Chuck) Cline, Tina Porter, Jennifer Clonch, Felicia (James)...
Mary "Jane" Matthews
Feb 10, 2026
THIS OBITUARY IS POSTED AS A COURTESY FOR THE MATTHEWS FAMILY
Mary “Jane” Myers Matthews of Yadkinville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, just shy of her 71st birthday. Born on February 25, 1955, Jane was the youngest of the three Myers children. She grew up, like most in her generation did, working the farm and in tobacco...
Avery Winters
Feb 9, 2026
Avery Leon Winters, 87, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at his home in Jonesville, North Carolina. He was born October 9, 1938, to Avery Dale and Selma Evans Winters. Leon retired from a long career at Unifi as a second shift warehouse supervisor in 1997. He loved gardening, sports, music, animals, and Westerns. In his younger days, he...
Charles Carroll Vogler
Feb 8, 2026
Asheboro – Charles Carroll Vogler, 86, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born November 10, 1939 in Forsyth County to the late Willie Lafayette Vogler and Betty Clarice Douglas Vogler Wall.
He was a loving and devoted pastor. Together with his late wife, they assisted many elderly friends and families throughout their ministry. He showed unconditional love for his...
Sylvia Jean Hutchens
Feb 6, 2026
Mrs. Sylvia Jean Hutchens, 71, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026. She was born August 27, 1954 to Silas Lee Hutchens and Katie McCormick Hutchens. Sylvia retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 36 years. She enjoyed going to the beach. Sylvia spent much of her time gardening and had a great love for flowers. She loved her doggies,...
Michael Cummings
Feb 5, 2026
Michael Norris Cummings passed away peacefully on the 5th of February, 2026. He was born on August 25th, 1952 to the late Ross and Dollie Cummings. Mike lived an eventful life, serving his country for 20 years in the U.S. Navy. He crossed the world’s oceans over 5 times on amphibious cargo ships, missile guided destroyers, dock landing ships and...
Randy Jenkins
Feb 3, 2026
Mr. Randy Jenkins, 80, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born in Burke County on December 6, 1945 to Thomas Jenkins and Pauline Farris Jenkins. Randy was a born-again child of God and loved The Lord with all of his heart. He was a faithful member of Faith Community Baptist Church. Randy deeply loved his church and...
Roy E. Flynt
Feb 1, 2026
Pastor Roy E. Flynt, 94, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. He was born May 8, 1931 in Forsyth County to the late Robert Ray Flynt and Beulah Mae Hill Flynt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Paula Y. Chamblee, eight brothers, and two sisters. Mr. Flynt was a Baptist minister, having pastored...
Eva Mae Brown Whitaker
Feb 1, 2026
Boonville – Eva Mae Brown Whitaker, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 1, 2026. She was born June 24, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late John “Frank” Brown and Treva Vestal Brown. Eva was a member at Center Global Methodist Church, where she had been a Sunday school teacher and had served on several...
Betty Jean Ladd
Feb 1, 2026
Betty Jean Lewis Ladd, 88, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Betty was born on November 4, 1937, in Wilkes County to the late Thomas Benjamin Lewis and Sina Marie Adams Lewis.
She was a proud member of the East Wilkes High School Class of 1956. Throughout her life, Betty found joy in sewing, cooking, spending time outdoors, and admiring...
Terry Gray Whitaker
Jan 31, 2026
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BOONVILLE – Mr. Terry Gray Whitaker, 72, of Center Road passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 31, 2026. He was born June 5, 1953 in Yadkin County to the late James Harold and Betty Joyner Whitaker.
Mr. Whitaker was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, was a former member of the Yadkinville Jaycees, loved fishing in his younger...
Glenda Gordon Starling
Jan 31, 2026
STARLING
EAST BEND - Our Beloved Glenda Gordon Starling, 66, of East Bend was called home on January 31, 2026. She retired from Yadkin County Schools with 27 years of service. She made many friends over those years. Glenda was compassionate, courageous and always vibrant wherever she went. She was passionate and devoted to her family. Glenda was a strong believer...
Rony Naun Enamorado Cruz
Jan 29, 2026
“With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rony Naun Enamorado Cruz on January 29, 2026, at the age of 18. Rony was born July 9, 2007, in Statesville, North Carolina. With Rony’s departure, we remember a caring soul with an endless sense of humor. A newly graduated student from Yadkin Success Academy, Rony lived for soccer goals, fast cars,...
Doris Ann Lineberry Webster
Jan 29, 2026
Mrs. Doris Ann Lineberry Webster, 76, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Claude James Lineberry and Grace Andrews Lineberry. Doris will be remembered for the love she shared through her cooking and baking, always bringing joy with her cakes, cookies, and pies. She found peace in...
Larry Clay Shore
Jan 28, 2026
Larry Clay Shore, 82, of Yadkinville, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at his home. Larry was born August 10, 1943, son of Marvin Thad Shore and Lottie Johnson Shore. He was married to the love of his life, Brenda Boyd Shore, on May 27, 1966.
Larry graduated from West Yadkin High School in 1962 where he played basketball. He...
Lowery "Wayne" Jennings
Jan 27, 2026
Jonesville – Lowery “Wayne” Jennings, 76, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026. He was born July 23, 1949 in Raleigh County, WV to the late Lowery Buford Jennings and Elizabeth Christeen Bobblett. Wayne enjoyed spending time outdoors and also fishing with his friends in the Clingman Bass Masters Fishing Club. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in...
Mae Flynt Burcham
Jan 27, 2026
YADKINVILLE — Mrs. Mae Flynt Burcham, 87, of Bettie Street, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Mrs. Burcham was born May 30, 1938, in Forsyth County to the late Robert and Beulah Hill Flynt. She retired after many years of dedicated service working in the office of The Yadkin Ripple and was a faithful member of...
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