Obituaries
Bobby Gene Boggs
Jun 5, 2025
Mr. Bobby Gene Boggs, 67, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. He was born on December 1, 1957, in Yadkin County to Herbert Boggs and Lorina Ellen Jane Groce. Bobby enjoyed driving his cars. He was a car and gun enthusiast and was very laid back and go with the flow.
Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Herbert...
Christa Louise Tulbert Myers
Jun 5, 2025
Mrs. Christa Louise Tulbert Myers, 69, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She was born on August 20, 1955 in Iredell County to Thomas Tulbert and Louise Godbey. Christa was a faithful member of Salem Methodist Church in Davie County. She enjoyed playing bingo and going to White Lake. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
Christa...
Wilma Jean Groce Eads
Jun 3, 2025
YADKINVILLE- Mrs. Wilma Jean Groce Eads, 83, of Union Cross Church Road passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 3, 2025. She was born June 20, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Junior Wayne and Imogene Hobson Groce. Mrs. Eads retired with 42 ½ years of service from Hanes Hoisery and Sara Lee Corporation, and was a faithful member of Union...
Freddie Revels, Jr.
May 31, 2025
Mr. Freddie Revels, Jr., passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. He was born in Robeson County, NC on December 19, 1946 to Freddie Lee Revels, Sr. and Blanche Locklear Revels. Freddie was a member of Rennert Church. He loved racing, especially Nascar. Freddie enjoyed being outdoors to go fishing while his health allowed. He lived a simple life and...
James David Wampler
May 30, 2025
Mr. James David “Jim” Wampler, 54, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born September 28, 1970 in Erie, Pennsylvania to James Emery Wampler and Gloria Lounsbury Delk. He was preceded in death by his father. Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting, and playing scrabble and chess. He was a very patriotic person; he loved going to church and most...
Jerry "Gub" McEwen
May 30, 2025
Jerry “Gub” McEwen, of Yadkinville, passed away on the 30th of May, 2025. He was born on the 4th of April, 1960 to the late Huston “Bip” and Dorothy McEwen. Some of his many hobbies include going to the river, drinking, and piddling around. He was a farmer for the majority of his life, and he worked in a tire...
Vickie Atwood Ziglar
May 29, 2025
YADKINVILLE - With hearts full of love and deep sorrow, we share the peaceful passing of Mrs. Vickie Atwood Ziglar, age 76, of Lone Hickory Road, who was called home on May 29, 2025 while surrounded by her devoted family in the comfort of her home.
Born on May 20, 1949, in Rockingham County, Vickie was the cherished daughter of the...
Randy Dale Walker
May 28, 2025
Mr. Randy Dale Walker, 74, born February 1, 1951, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 with his family by his side. He was the son of the late Hugh and Nellie Walker. In addition, he was proceeded by death by his brother, Jimmy Walker. Randy is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Dottie Walker, son Bobby Shane Walker...
Micki Patton
May 27, 2025
Mrs. Meta “Micki” Patton, 84, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025. She was born in Forsyth County on May 12, 1941 to the late William and Ester Pfaff. Micki enjoyed many passions and hobbies through her life including traveling, visiting with friends and family, reading, cooking, volunteering (Guardian ad Litem), gardening, canning, and especially mowing her yard. In addition to...
Carlton "Glenn" Miller
May 26, 2025
Mr. Carlton “Glenn” Miller, 87, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025. He was born July 9, 1937 in Watauga County to the late Thomas Ruffin Miller and Alma Faye Gross Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Billie Miller Gragg, Tommy Lee Miller, Joseph Bruce Miller and Gene Miller.
Mr. Miller completed his undergraduate...
Jean Bianco Stammetti
May 26, 2025
Jean Bianco Stammetti departed this world peacefully on May 26, 2025, having lived and loved for over 92 years. Jean was born on August 19, 1932 in Brooklyn, New York to William Bianco and Anna Sciallo Bianco. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Salvatore “Sal” William Stammetti and they moved to Boonville, North Carolina, where they created...
Barbara Tickle White
May 26, 2025
Barbara Lou Tickle White passed away on May 26, 2025.
Born on September 18, 1931, Barbara was the daughter of Posey and Alma Tickle of the Red Brush Community in Surry County, NC. Barbara graduated from White Plains High School and became an RN after completing training at Martin Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Mount Airy, NC. Later in life,...
Rufus Edward Hutchens
May 24, 2025
Mr. Rufus Edward Hutchens, 79, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025. He was born March 30, 1946 in Davie County to the late Roby Evan Hutchens and Ida Chandler Hutchens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Raymond Hutchens, Roy Hutchens, Romie Hutchens, R.F. Hutchens; his sisters, Mary Ruth Hutchens, Ethel Myers, Yvon Felts....
Charles "Bub" Lee Ashley
May 24, 2025
Beloved father, devoted “papaw”, husband, brother, uncle, and friend, Charles Lee Ashley “Bub”, 72, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. Bub was born on December 12, 1952 in Yadkinville, NC. He was the son of Dale and Sallie Ashley and was preceded in death by both of his parents and his beloved wife, Donna Pardue Ashley. Bub was a...
Philip Kramer, III
May 23, 2025
Philip Kramer, III, 71, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Philip was born on July 7, 1953, in Flushing County, New York. Philip was preceded in death by his mother, Janette Ross Grey and step father, Clay Grey. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of thirty-seven years, Dawn Kramer, sons, Douglas Kramer and wife Romina, Kyle...
Mattie Lee Wagoner Adams
May 23, 2025
Mrs. Mattie Lee Wagoner Adams, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 23, 2025. Mattie was born on January 3, 1929 to Lee and Esther Vanhoy Wagoner. Mattie was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to everyone she met. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Yadkinville where she...
Eva Beatrice Reece Jones
May 20, 2025
Eva Beatrice Reece Jones, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was born August 31, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Henry Reece and Leathia Reece. Eva is best known for those delicious East Bend Drive In Cheeseburgers. There is a plaque at the East bend Town Park to honor Eva and Robert. Eva was a woman who...
Olevia Brown Doub
May 19, 2025
East Bend – Olevia Druscilla Brown Doub, 89, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025. She was born April 21, 1936 in Forsyth County to the late Thad Brown and Minnie Matthews Brown. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Eugene Doub; sister, Owillow “Tip” Hunter. She is survived by her sons, Steve...
Billy Wayne Thompson
May 19, 2025
Mr. Billy Wayne Thompson, 74, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born in Surry County on July 7, 1950 to Boyd Thompson and Alpha Thompson. Billy worked at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for many years, where he eventually retired. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and loved being in the outdoors. Billy lived a very simple...
Roger Smith
May 18, 2025
Mr. Roger Smith, 84, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was born in Yadkin County on October 18, 1940. Roger was a musician and was best known for his beautiful rendition of Floyd Cramer’s song “Last Date” that he would play on the piano. He had the most caring, giving heart. Roger was well known in the community...