Obituaries
John Franklin Eldridge
Aug 15, 2023
Boonville- John (Bub) Franklin Eldridge, Jr., 63, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center on August 15, 2023. He was born September 17, 1959 in Yadkin County to the late John Franklin Eldridge, Sr. and Louise Coram Eldridge. He loved spending time with his family. He never passed up an opportunity to fish...
Martha Wooten Spence
Aug 12, 2023
Martha Jane Wooten Spence, a cherished soul, died peacefully in her sleep August 12, 2023, at 5:57 PM. As she took her final breath, her nephew, John Spence, held her in his prayers, a testament to the deep love that surrounded her. Martha’s journey began on February 20, 1939, in Mocksville Township, Davie County, State of North Carolina, born to...
Debra Ann Rucker
Aug 8, 2023
Rucker
Yadkinville- Mrs. Debra Ann Rucker, 68, of Warden Drive passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at her home. She was born December 19, 1954 in Baton Rouge, La to the late Heintz Evander Morgan and Jacqueline Ussery Rollo. Mrs. Rucker enjoyed watching movies and loved spending time with her family while being a devoted and loving wife, mother,...
Ruth Kimmer Burcham
Aug 8, 2023
Mrs. Ruth Irene Kimmer Burcham, 101, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Ruth was born January 8, 1922 in Yadkin County to Marvin and Sallie Kimmer. Ruth was a 1940 graduate of Boonville High School. She retired with over 30 years of service with Lucy Gray Beauty Shop. She was a member...
Frederick Steven "Steve" Pardue
Aug 5, 2023
Yadkinville
Mr. Frederick Steven “Steve” Pardue, 58, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was born on January 14, 1965 to Max Frederick Pardue and Carolyn Cheek Pardue. Steve was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church where he served as part of the security team. He was employed at R.J. Reynolds where he had been working for 38...
Everett Andrew Honeycutt III
Aug 4, 2023
Everett Andrew Honeycutt III, 73, passed away Friday August 4, 2023 surround by his loved ones. He was born August 22, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Everett Andrew Honeycutt, Jr. and Jane Henderson Davis. Mr. Honeycutt loved salt water fishing, Bowman Gray racing, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister...
Barbara Ann Haynes Chipman
Aug 4, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Haynes Chipman, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 4, 2023.
She was born in Surry County on March 19, 1935 to Arthur Haynes and Salley Wagoner Haynes. Barbara loved the church and was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church for over 50 years. She had a special love for children. Playing...
Howard Franklin Gore, Jr.
Aug 3, 2023
Gore
Yadkinville – Howard Franklin Gore, Jr., 64, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was born November 6, 1958 in Wilkes County to the late Howard Franklin Gore, Sr. and Gladys Gryder Gore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Star Gore Groce. Surviving are his sons, Patrick (Kim) Gore, Dexter (Noele) Gore;...
Cecil Gordan Peck, Jr.
Aug 3, 2023
Cecil Gordan Peck, Jr., 74, passed away Thursday August 3, 2023. He was born March 29, 1949 in Forsyth County to the late Cecil Gordan Peck, Sr. and Virginia Tilley Peck. Mr. Peck was a member of Enon Baptist Church, he enjoyed gardening, cooking, and his cigars. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Anita Smitherman Peck....
Donald Gray Burcham
Aug 2, 2023
Burcham
Yadkinville – Donald Gray Burcham, Sr., 79, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023. He was born October 17, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Jackson Lewis Burcham and Caldonia Hunter Burcham. Donald enjoyed the outdoors, farming, and his cattle. He also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was also...
Joseph Hugh Loflin, Jr.
Aug 1, 2023
Joseph Hugh Loflin Jr. a Loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather age 92, climbed the ladder to heaven to meet the good lord above on Tuesday August 1, 2023. He grew up in the Courtney area in Yadkin County NC and resided there his whole life. In his 92 years there were so many accomplishments he achieved. In 1960...
Rex Norman Sale
Jul 31, 2023
Mr. Rex Norman Sale, 84, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born in Yadkin County on June 7, 1939 to Harold and Nealie Sale. Rex enjoyed spending most of his time outdoors. He loved Ford trucks and Ford mustangs, and he really enjoyed going to cruise-ins. Rex was an upstanding member of the community and Marler Road...
Nancy Amburn Brooks
Jul 26, 2023
Home….an important and very personal word in the life of Nancy Sue “Teeny” Amburn Brooks, who went to her final and eternal home with her Savior, Jesus, on July 26, 2023, having lived a life of giving and receiving love in many different and varied homes. It is one of the things she was most looking forward to in her...
Gary Dwayne Childress
Jul 26, 2023
Childress Jonesville - Mr. Gary Dwayne Childress, 50, of Swan Creek road passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1973 in Yadkin County to Rommie “Dink” Childress and Barbara Combs Childress. Mr. Childress attended Swan Creek Baptist Church earlier in his life. He loved working outside especially either doing yardwork, or...
Rachel Taylor Miller
Jul 26, 2023
Miller
YADKINVILLE- Mrs. Rachel Taylor Miller, 81, of Courtney-Huntsville Road passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at her home. She was born October 23, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Willie Fred and Daisy Hobson Taylor. Mrs. Miller was a 1960 graduate of East Bend High School, and was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. She was a...
Robert Stanley Rivett
Jul 25, 2023
Mr. Robert Stanley Rivett, 84, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023. He was born January 25, 1939 in Grundy County, Illinois to the late Ernest and Beatrice Spinney Rivett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Brandon Spezio; his siblings, Margaret Johnson, Paul Rivett, John Rivett, Charles Rivett, Burt Rivett. He is survived by...
Joan "JO" Louise Linville Pardue
Jul 24, 2023
Joan Linville Pardue, age 91, of Yadkinville, NC died peacefully on Monday, July 24. She spent the last 3 weeks surrounded with love from her family and many friends.
Joan was born in Kernersville, NC on July 1,1932 to Ernest Paul and Floy Louise Linville. She was the fourth of nine children and grew up on a small family...
Alleene Dinkins Carter
Jul 23, 2023
Mrs. Alleene Dinkins Carter, 86, passed away, July 23, 2023. She was born August 26, 1936 to the late Henry and Arebelle Pettit Dinkins. She is survived by her son, Joe (Donna) Carter; grandson, Alan Carter (Amy Moore); granddaughter, Elizabeth (Sean) Moberly; sisters, Mary Reece, Shelby Bruce, Maebelle Carlton, Darnelle (John) Latham, Phyllis (Benny) Kimmer, Vivian (Michael) Lawson; and many...
Larry Rabon Anderson
Jul 22, 2023
Mr. Larry Rabon Anderson, 75, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. He was born in Elkin, NC on February 1, 1948 to William “Bill” Anderson and Eva Anderson. Larry was an avid car lover and he enjoyed riding motorcycles. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Thomas Roy Sheek
Jul 20, 2023
Thomas “Roy” Sheek, 92, went home to be with his Lord and savior on Thursday, July 20, 2023. He was born January 10, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Nelson Sheek and Collie Speer Sheek. Roy was a member of Northwood Baptist Church and a member of the Gideons. Mr. Sheek was a land surveyor for several years. He...