Obituaries

William "Bill" Ray Sprinkle

William "Bill" Ray Sprinkle

Sep 3, 2023

William Ray "Bill" Sprinkle passed to his heavenly home on September 3, 2023 surrounded by his family. Bill was born on December 22, 1931 to the late Gaither William Sprinkle and Ruby Dobbins Sprinkle. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 67 years, Ruby, his daughter Becky (Jerry), son David (Kathy), grandson Gaither (Rebekah) and great-granddaughter, Maggie....

Michael Dale Swaim

Michael Dale Swaim

Sep 2, 2023

Michael Dale Swaim, better known as “Punkin” to those who knew and loved him, passed away at the Mountain Valley Hospice Home in Yadkinville Saturday, September 2, 2023. Punkin was born April 19, 1948 to the late Leroy and Lois G. Swaim.  In addition to his parents, Punkin is now at rest with his one sister, Betty Ruth Mastin, and...

Martin Torres Manzanarez

Martin Torres Manzanarez

Sep 2, 2023

Torres Manzanarez Winston-Salem - El Sr. Martín Torres Manzanarez, de 60 años, falleció el 2 de septiembre de 2023. Nació el 29 de julio de 1963, hijo de Felimon Aguilera Torres y Manuela Gutierres Manzanarez. Le precedió en la muerte su padre, Felimón Aguilera Torres. Le sobrevive su esposa, Faustina Verónica; hijos, Isabel Aguilera Marín, Virce Aguilera Marín, Manuela Aguilera...

William H. Odell

William H. Odell

Sep 1, 2023

William H. Odell., 91, of East Bend NC passed away Friday September 1, 2023. Bill was born in New Haven, CT, on August 18, 1932 to the late William Hayden Odell and Flora Odell. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son James Odell. Surviving are his wife Rosie Murray Odell; daughter Beth Ann Ham; four sisters...

Brandon Scott Morgan

Brandon Scott Morgan

Aug 31, 2023

Yadkinville

Mr. Brandon Scott Morgan, 25, passed away on August 31, 2023. He was born on July 8, 1998 to James Phillip Morgan, Jr. and Stephanie Lynn Morgan. Brandon loved the outdoors, skateboarding, and listening to music. He had a passion for art and creating tattoos. Brandon especially loved his son, Ayden. 

In addition to his parents, Brandon is...

Jeffrey Allen Stanley

Jeffrey Allen Stanley

Aug 31, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share that Jeffrey Allen Stanley, 59, passed from this life unexpectedly at his home, August 31, 2023.  Jeff was born the son of Judy Brooks Stanley (Hill) and Bruce Stanley in Yadkinville, NC on August 20, 1964.  Jeff graduated from Starmount High School in 1982. 

Jeff was always the life of the...

Charles Thomas Tarter

Charles Thomas Tarter

Aug 30, 2023

Mr. Charles Thomas Tarter, 68, passed away on August 30, 2023 surrounded by family. Charles was born on February 25, 1955 to Thomas Leroy Tarter, Jr. and Arlene Bowie Tarter. Charles had a love for Harley’s and was a rider for over 40 years. He was also a train enthusiast and collected them as well. 

Charles is survived by...

Richard Kent Huff, Jr.

Richard Kent Huff, Jr.

Aug 30, 2023

Huff

East Bend- Mr. Richard Kent Huff, Jr., 70, of Ridgeway Drive passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at his home.  Richard was born November 2, 1952 in Forsyth County to the late Richard Kent Huff, Sr. and Jessie Ruth Hobson Huff.  He was a graduate of Wingate College as a Music Major and Gupton-Jones School of Mortuary Science.  ...

Jackie Wesley Morgan, Sr.

Jackie Wesley Morgan, Sr.

Aug 29, 2023

High Point, NC-  Mr. Jackie Wesley Morgan, Sr., passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Yadkin Nursing Center in Yadkinville, NC.  He was born May 26, 1947 in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Felix Ellis Morgan and Jessie Aretta Cummings Morgan. Jack was a veteran of the US Army, of the Church of God faith, and retired...

Larry Gray Long

Larry Gray Long

Aug 26, 2023

Minister Larry Gray Long, 71, departed this life on August 26, 2023 at Forsyth Hospital. He was born on November 20, 1951 in Yadkin County to the late John Thomas Long and Rosa Lee Young Long. He served in the US Army during Vietnam and also served in the Ministry. He attended Yadkin High School. He was a carpenter L&V...

Vennie Wells Souther

Vennie Wells Souther

Aug 26, 2023

Souther

UNION GROVE -  Mrs. Vennie Edna Wells Souther, 97, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 26, 2023.  She was born February 17, 1926 in Wilkes County to the late Hiram Wells, Sr. and Vallie Anderson Wells.  Mrs. Souther loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, enjoyed reading and studying her Bible, listening to different ministers on the radio; and...

Betty Evans Nicks

Betty Evans Nicks

Aug 23, 2023

BOONVILLE-  Mrs. Betty Lou Evans Nicks passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 after just celebrating her 87th birthday.  She is now rejoicing in Heaven with her Lord and Savior, and all the loved ones who have gone on before.  Mrs. Nicks was born August 22, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Curtis Franklin and Mattie Pearl Winters...

Sandra Ann Osowski

Sandra Ann Osowski

Aug 22, 2023

Mrs. Sandra Ann Osowski, at the age of 83 went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Mom passed away at home with Wendy her daughter and family Shannon and Elean by her side. She is survived by her daughter Wendy; son Curtiss and wife Suzanne; grandchildren James, Kelly, Brandon, Shannon, Luke; great-grandchildren, Michaela, Addi, Prescott, and...

Margie Jane Freeman Cockerham

Margie Jane Freeman Cockerham

Aug 22, 2023

Jonesville Margie Jane Freeman Cockerham, 100, of Jonesville, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, August 22, 2023. She was born in Surry County on August 1, 1923 to Vance Washington and Rosa Bell Jones Freeman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Hardin Cockerham, five brothers and three sisters. She was the...

Lucinda "Cindy" Shore

Lucinda "Cindy" Shore

Aug 22, 2023

Mrs. Lucinda “Cindy” Carter Shore, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 10, 1934 in the State Road community to the late Houston Jones Carter and Viola Blanche Sykes Carter. Mrs. Shore was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She attended business school and then she worked for several years at Wake Forest...

Danielle Renee Brown Peddycord

Danielle Renee Brown Peddycord

Aug 21, 2023

Danielle Renee Brown Peddycord, 53, passed away Monday August 21, 2023. She was born January 8, 1970 to the late Morris Hunter Brown and Kathryn Sue Lemons Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Barry Wayne Peddycord, Jr. Surviving are her sons Barry Peddycord (Aurora Peddycord- Liu), William Peddycord; grandson Winter Peddycord; sister Theresa (Aaron) Cranford;...

Roy Lee Haithcock

Roy Lee Haithcock

Aug 20, 2023

Roy Lee Haithcock, 58, passed away Sunday August 20, 2023. He was born June 18, 1965 in Randolph County to the late Leroy Haithcock and Frances Snyder Haithcock. Mr. Haithcock loved music, fishing, shopping in thrift stores, and history. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Wanda Haithcock, Louise Benson. Surviving are his wife Victoria Snyder Haithcock;...

Norma Sue Brown

Norma Sue Brown

Aug 18, 2023

Norma Sue Brown, 78, passed away Friday August 18, 2023.  She was born May 19, 1945 to the late Grover “Speedy” Brown and Norma Boyles Brown. Sue was a special sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed going on rides and visiting Boonville Home Furnishings. If you knew Sue you knew she loved to “Be in Charge!”.  She was preceded in...

Jessica LeAnn Burchette

Jessica LeAnn Burchette

Aug 17, 2023

Ms. Jessica LeAnn Burchette, 27, passed away unexpectantly, Thursday, August 17, 2023. She was born July 3, 1996 in Surry County to Michael Scott Burchette and Lorie Ann Wolfe Burchette. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jypsiee Anna Liese Mayfield; paternal grandparents, Roger Lynn Burchette and Jessie Mae Burchette; maternal grandfather, Charles Lee Wolfe II; a cousin, Daniel...

Harold Jack Macemore

Harold Jack Macemore

Aug 16, 2023

Harold Jack Macemore, 84, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was born February 14, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late Lonnie Jay Macemore and Rowena Gatton Macemore. Mr. Macemore was an active member of Mountain View Baptist Church and served in the US Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Mildred Macemore; son Derek Macemore;...