Obituaries
Peggy Lou Davis
Nov 15, 2024
Ms. Peggy Lou Davis, 83, passed away after a brief illness, Friday, November 15, 2024. She was born December 23, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late John Claywell Davis Sr., and Vera Lineberry Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Starling, and Kathy Thomas; and a niece, Tabitha Kavalew. Peggy loved...
Margaret Prim Shore
Nov 15, 2024
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Mrs. Margaret Millie Prim Shore, 84, passed away Friday November 15, 2024 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. She was born January 20, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Lloyd Houston and Laura Hazel Miller Prim. Mrs. Shore retired with several years of service as a rural mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. She was also an active member...
Dorothy Byrd Shermer
Nov 13, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Helen Byrd Shermer, 80, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. She was born July 1, 1944 in Surry County to the late John Preston Byrd and Hazel Settle Byrd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Cudd; brothers, Jerry Byrd, and David Byrd; and a granddaughter, Alicia Shermer. Mrs. Shermer graduated...
James "Wayne" Hayes
Nov 13, 2024
James “Wayne” Hayes of Boonville, NC passed away on November 13, 2024, unexpectedly. He was born on March 25, 1939, to the late John Columbus and Freida Swaim Hayes. He went to Boonville High School. He was married to Phyllis Gail Suddreth in 1968 until her death in May 2001. Surviving children are James Wayne Hayes II (Boonville, NC); Brandon...
Clay Cook
Nov 13, 2024
Mr. Harold “Clay” Cook, 66, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born September 3, 1958 in Surry County to the late Gurney William Cook and Iris Demie Holcomb Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Bobby Gray Cook, Betty Gay Cook McBride, J.A. Cook (James Arthur), Sudie Fay Cook...
William Conrad "Bill" McMurray
Nov 12, 2024
William Conrad “Bill” McMurray of Yadkinville passed away on November 12, 2024 after a long illness. He was born in Surry County December 17, 1945 to the late E.W. and Eleanor Raad McMurray. He graduated from Yadkinville High School and attended Wake Forest University and Forsyth Technical Institute. He worked for IBM as a field engineer until his retirement in...
Sarah Jane Bristow
Nov 11, 2024
The Bristow family mourns the loss of Sarah Jane Bristow, who passed away on November 11, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on August 19, 1937, in Washington DC, Sarah was the second youngest of Louise and Clinton’s ten children. She now joins her parents and siblings in eternal rest. Sarah was a proud mother to Steve, Charlotte, and...
Wanda Smyre Sneed
Nov 9, 2024
Yadkinville – Wanda Renee Smyre Sneed, 38, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was born January 21, 1986 in Anson County. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kyra Grace Sneed; father, John William Smyre; grandparents; Robert and Catherine Smyre, Dorthy Bennett. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ray Sneed; children, Isaiah Smyre, Kinsley Sneed, Katelyn Sneed;...
Shirley Ann Barney Russell
Nov 9, 2024
Shirley Ann Barney Russell (89) went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 9, 2024. Shirley will now be worshipping at the feet of Jesus with the love of her life and husband of 53 years Preacher Bobby Lee Russell, who preceded her in death.
Shirley was preceded in death by her mother and father, Hayden...
Carlene Pinnix Cave
Nov 8, 2024
Yadkinville – Ellen Carlene Pinnix Cave passed away on November 8, 2024 at Novant Medical Center. She was born on October 3, 1935 to the late Carl Wilson Pinnix and Ellen Shore Pinnix. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Billie Folger Cave; son, Billy Keith “Chubby” Cave; sister, Viola Dobbins;...
Shelia Diane Hall Wishon
Nov 7, 2024
Shelia Diane Hall Wishon, 58, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born September 29, 1966 in Harnett County to Roy Junior Hall and Joyce Lewis Rackley. Mrs. Wishon enjoyed watching TV, reading, and spending time with family. She was preceded in death by her father Roy Junior Hall; daughter Brandy Nicole Richey; sister Brenda Hall. Surviving are her...
Sandy Torrie Higgs
Nov 6, 2024
Winston-Salem – Sandra “Sandy” Louise Torrie Higgs, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. She was born May 15, 1952 in Forsyth County to the late Paul Torrie and Joyce Welborn. She is survived by her daughters, Chanel (Alton, Jr.) Phillips, Tori Higgs; step-daughter, Nadia Higgs; grandchildren, Caylyn Phillips, Carter Phillips, Ashlynn Phillips, Avery Phillips, and expecting very soon Alton...
Melinda Lee Huneycutt
Nov 6, 2024
Melinda Lee Huneycutt, 62, passed away Wednesday November 6, 2024. She was born August 26, 1962 in Surry County to the late McAdoo White and Rosa Lee White. Mrs. Huneycutt was a member of Beulahland Church. She enjoyed her church family, loved the Lord, and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Harmon Lee DeHart
Nov 5, 2024
Hamptonville – Harmon Lee DeHart, 89, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born October 21, 1935 in Forsyth County to the late William Gudger DeHart, Sr. and Elsie Virginia Widener DeHart. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a step-granddaughter, Christine Ann Lawson; brother, William Gudger DeHart, Jr. He is survived by his...
Jack Turner York
Nov 5, 2024
Mr. Jack Turner York, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born on January 12, 1932 in Iredell County to Jay Burette York and Mary Viola Coe York. He was the oldest of their seven children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Creed York, who he celebrated 56.5 years of...
Catherleen Loretta Osborne Marler
Nov 5, 2024
Catherleen Lorretta Osborne Marler, 79, passed away Tuesday November 5, 2024. She was born June 15, 1945 in Surry County to the late Franklin Eugene Osborne and Myrtle Catherleen Stanley Burge. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Ricky Lee Ashburn; brother Sonny Osborne; grandchildren Luke Ashburn, James Larry Glenn, Casey Lee Gleen. Surviving are her husband Paul...
Jesse Gray Reed
Nov 4, 2024
Clemmons – Jesse Gray Reed, 96, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born August 5, 1928 in Forsyth County. Jesse retired from R.J. Reynolds after 45 years. He was a Boy Scout Master at Centenary Methodist Church for several years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Mae Yarbrough Reed; children, Beverly Reed, Charlotte Overcash, Patricia...
Melissa Lea Eaglen
Nov 3, 2024
Yadkinville – Melissa Lea Eaglen, 48, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. She was born August 16, 1976 in Monongalia County, WV. She is survived by her parents, Ronald Lee Eaglen and Jennifer Conley Eaglen; children, Ryan Eaglen, Rylie Eaglen, Ruby Watkins; fiancé, Chris Slezak; sisters, Monica Harris and Mallory (Robert) Tillman. A service will be held at a later...
Susan Kay Simmons
Nov 3, 2024
Yadkinville - Miss Susan Kay Simmons, 71, died peacefully Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Yadkin Nursing Center in Yadkinville. She was born in Yadkin County March 23, 1953 to the late Mr. LeRoy Simmons and Mrs. Thelma Gough Simmons.
Susan was inherently kind, loving, and saw the best in everyone. Her joyful laugh would fill a room, and it was hard...
Betty Mullis Couch
Nov 2, 2024
Mrs. Betty Jean Mullis Couch, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 2, 2024. She was born in Iredell County on June 25, 1932 to Benjamin and Lilly Mae Mullis. Betty worked at Unifi and Yadkinville First Baptist Church Daycare for many years. She was a member of West Yadkin Baptist Church, where she loved...
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