Obituaries

Brenda Blackburn Walker

Brenda Blackburn Walker

Apr 20, 2023

After a long and courageous 50-year battle against cancer, Brenda Blackburn Walker has been welcomed home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Brenda was a warm and outgoing person who always had a positive influence on the lives of the people around her. She made the world a better and more beautiful place with her love of cats, butterflies...

Lavorn "Gene" Eugene Pardue

Lavorn "Gene" Eugene Pardue

Apr 20, 2023

Jonesville Mr. Lavorn “Gene” Eugene Pardue, 86, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Pardue was born May 13, 1936, in Yadkin County to Gathis and Sadie Vestal Pardue. He was a member of Swaim’s Baptist Church and served as a deacon for many years at Arlington First Baptist Church. Mr. Pardue was a...

Wilburn Grady Caudle

Wilburn Grady Caudle

Apr 15, 2023

Yadkinville – Wilburn Grady Caudle, 95, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023.  He was born September 27, 1927 in Wilkes County to the late Paul Anderson Caudle and Bertha Durham Caudle.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Belle Swaim Caudle; sister, Ruth Rose; brothers, Sam Caudle and Herman Caudle.  Surviving are...

Gilbert Howell Sr.

Gilbert Howell Sr.

Apr 12, 2023

Mr. Gilbert Howell Sr., 78, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He was born March 11, 1945 in Davie County to the late Sam Howell and Ethel Foote Howell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ruth Porter Howell, and numerous brothers, and sisters. He is survived by his children, Bobby Howell, Leroy...

Betty Jane Jeffrey

Betty Jane Jeffrey

Apr 11, 2023

Mrs. Betty Jane Jeffrey, 74, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born February 18, 1949 in Mabscott, West Virginia to the late Frankie James Slate and Betty Ethel Torres. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, Grady R. Jeffrey, Sr. and her siblings, Robert...

Michael Wayne Davis

Michael Wayne Davis

Apr 11, 2023

Michael Wayne Davis, 47, passed away on Tuesday April 11, 2023. He was born September 16, 1975 to Richard Alvin Davis and Sharon Carter Hutchins. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving are his wife Wendi Gail Black Davis; mother and step-father Sharon Carter (J.R.) Hutchins; step daughter Kaylin Boyles. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday April...

Dillon "Deber & Dee" Ray Macemore

Dillon "Deber & Dee" Ray Macemore

Apr 10, 2023

Jonesville – Dillon “Deber & Dee” Ray Macemore, 82, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023.  He was born February 4, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Everette and Annie Benton Macemore.  He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran.  Dillon loved old cars, farming, riding his tractor on the farm and bush hogging.  He retired...

Patty Sue Gregory Hutchens

Patty Sue Gregory Hutchens

Apr 9, 2023

Yadkinville – Patty Sue Gregory Hutchens, 85, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023.  She was born May 15, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late William Manasseh Gregory and Edith Parrish Gregory.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Vicky Hemric; brother, Swanson Gregory.  Surviving is her husband, Jimmy Lee Hutchens, children, Debbie...

Lendon McKinley Chambers

Lendon McKinley Chambers

Apr 9, 2023

Lendon McKinley Chambers, 83, passed away Sunday April 9, 2023. He was born June 6, 1939 in Wilkes County to the late Wake McKinley Chambers and Virginia Dare Hunnicutt Chambers. Lendon loved restoring old tractors, gardening, old coins, he loved his family and never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Thelma Lee Barnard...

J. RIchard Macemore

J. RIchard Macemore

Apr 8, 2023

Jonesville Mr. James “Richard” Macemore, 82, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Macemore was born July 13, 1940, in Yadkin County to Fred Lee and Opal Weatherman Macemore. He was a member of Swan Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Macemore retired from RJ Reynolds and enjoyed playing golf, watching NASCAR, fishing, and playing with his grandchildren....

Emily Cook Mitchell

Emily Cook Mitchell

Apr 7, 2023

Mocksville Mrs. Emily Loretta Cook Estes Mitchell, 52, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Mitchell was born November 16, 1970 in Iredell County to the late Robert and Ruby Vestal Cook. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by her husband of 21 years, Sam Pierre Mitchell; children, Travis (Jackie)...

Dorothy Catherine Fortune Hobson

Dorothy Catherine Fortune Hobson

Apr 4, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Catherine Fortune Hobson, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. She was born in Wytheville, Virginia on August 22, 1938 to Eugene and Dorothy Fortune. Dorothy loved shopping, doing puzzles, and playing bingo. She will be missed by all who had the privilege to know her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Nancy Guignet Young

Nancy Guignet Young

Mar 31, 2023

“Just one life has recently passed. Only what was done for Christ will last” Mrs. Nancy Ann Guignet West Sisk Young, 91, passed away on March 31, 2023. She was born on February 23, 1932 at Silvercross Hospital in Joliet, Illinois to Roy Francis Guignet of Chicago, IL and Ethel Davis Guignet of Milwaukee, WI. Nancy is predeceased by her...

Donald Gray Cranfill

Donald Gray Cranfill

Mar 30, 2023

Mr. Donald Gray Cranfill, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was born on February 12, 1951 to Kathleen Fleming and Luther Cranfill. Donald was a member of Siloam Baptist Church. He owned D.G. Cranfill Trucking, and drove a truck for over 48 years. Donald enjoyed motorcycles, football, woodworking, and restoring old cars. He and Helen were members...

Paul Nick Hutchens

Paul Nick Hutchens

Mar 29, 2023

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Yadkinville – Paul Nick Hutchens, 90, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023.  He was born March 30, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Nick and Turnie Hutchens.  Paul was a charter member of Maplewood Baptist Church and served as a Deacon.  He served in the Korean War.  Paul was a member of the Masonic Lodge #162 A.F. &...

Jeffrey "Larry" Stout

Jeffrey "Larry" Stout

Mar 29, 2023

Mr. Jeffrey “Larry” Lawrence Stout, 78, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023. He was born December 12, 1944 in Forsyth County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Dolly Butner Barney, and a brother, Mitchell Eugene Stout. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Elsie Hayes Stout; his sons, Jeff Stout, and Shane (Cathy) Stout;...

Della Ruth Jester Vanhoy

Della Ruth Jester Vanhoy

Mar 28, 2023

Della Ruth Jester Vanhoy of Yadkinville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Ruth was born to the late Floyd and Callie Matthews Jester on October 1, 1931, in East Bend, NC. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who cared deeply about her family and neighbors. While she will be greatly missed we find comfort knowing...

Sharleen Marie Emans Mason

Sharleen Marie Emans Mason

Mar 28, 2023

Sharleen Marie Emans Mason, 72, passed away Tuesday March 28, 2023. She was born September 5, 1950 to the late Charles Emans and Mary Ann Cramer Emans. Sharleen enjoyed making Afghans and spending time with her family and especially her grandkids. Surviving are her husband Paul Edward Mason; children Thomas (Lisa) Mason, Paula (Doyle) Thompson, Terry (Melissa) Mason, Tina (Doug)...

Dorothy Casstevens King

Dorothy Casstevens King

Mar 27, 2023

Boonville Mrs. Dorothy Jean Casstevens King, 87, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Hugh Chatham Hospital. Mrs. King was born March 16, 1936 in Yadkin County to Edward and Grace Casstevens. She was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed watching Tarheels basketball. Mrs. King loved to crochet, quilt, can, cook for her family, eat Butterfingers, and...

Cora Lee Crissman Casstevens

Cora Lee Crissman Casstevens

Mar 26, 2023

Boonville Mrs. Cora Lee Crissman Casstevens, 87, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Cora Lee was born November 22, 1935 in Yadkin County to Floyd Elmer and Goldie Miller Crissman. She was a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served as the youth leader for many years,...