Obituaries
Danny Albert Blankenship
Feb 21, 2025
Danny Albert Blankenship, 69, passed away Friday February 21, 2025. He was born January 17, 1956 in Greenbrier, WV to Bernie Albert Blankenship and Josephine Chapman Blankenship Price. Danny loved doing small engine repair, being outside, riding the tractor, and shooting squirrels. He was preceded in death by his father; step daughter Amy Whyte, granddaughter Samantha Wright; sisters Sheila Farrell;...
Jane Sparks Gray (Janie)
Feb 20, 2025
Mrs. Jane Sparks Gray (Janie), 84, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was born in Yadkin County on June 25, 1940 to Reece Sparks and Lois Sparks.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Lester P. Gray of Hamptonville; two loving daughters, Sherry Oliver and husband, Neal of Hamptonville, and Sandra Stinson and husband, Edwin of...
Barbara Sparks Pinnix
Feb 19, 2025
With a final, peaceful sigh, Barbara Ann Sparks Pinnix traded in her earthly salon chair for a heavenly chaise lounge on February 19th, 2025. Born on September 26, 1938, she lived a life as vibrant and colorful as one of her own paintings.
Barbara knew the secret to a good tan, the perfect perm, and winning at the slot machines. She...
Nelson Ray Lane
Feb 17, 2025
Mr. Nelson Ray Lane, 78, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025. He was born June 25, 1946 to the late Marvin Wilson Lane and Della Mae Brown Lane. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Josephine Lane; his brothers, Wilson Lane, Edgar Lane; and his sisters, Jessie Burchette, and Joley Cockerham. Mr. Lane...
Joan Groce Wooten
Feb 17, 2025
Wooten
YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Joan Groce Wooten, 89, of Shacktown Road passed away peacefully Monday, February 17, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by her family. She was born January 6, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Paul and Lillian Spillman Groce. Mrs. Wooten retired with 33 years of service from Hanes Hosiery. She was a faithful member of Forbush...
Judy Shore Zachary
Feb 15, 2025
Yadkinville – Judy Jordan Shore Zachary, 77, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born February 25, 1947 in Davidson County, TN to the late Marvin Lee Shore and Marjorie Bennett Shore. Judy started her airline career in June of 1970 at Piedmont Airlines staying and transitioning through mergers and buyouts to US Air, US Airways and American Airlines,...
William Delbert Sheek, Jr
Feb 14, 2025
William Delbert Sheek, Jr, 80, of Yadkinville, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. Mr. Sheek was born on October 16, 1944, in Surry County to the late William Delbert Sheek, Sr and Louise Owens Sheek.
In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his sister, Ada Smith (Bob). He is survived by his sons, David Smith and...
Linda Lane Hutchens
Feb 14, 2025
Hutchens
EAST BEND – Mrs. Linda Lane Hutchens, 76, of Indian Heaps Road passed away peacefully at her home Friday February 14, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 4, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late John Wesley and Ida Boles Lane. Mrs. Hutchens was retired from Hanes/ Sara Lee Corporation with over 42 years of service...
Norman Gwyn Lyon
Feb 13, 2025
Norman Gwyn Lyon, 81, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was born April 5, 1943 in Wilkes County to the late George Lyon and Lexie Pruitt Lyon. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lee Finney Lyon; sister, Francis Wade; brothers, Brantley Shaver, Glyde Shaver. He is survived by his sons,...
Betty Ruth Cranfill Dolinger
Feb 11, 2025
Mrs. Betty Ruth Cranfill Dolinger, 90, passed away on February 11, 2025. She was born in Yadkin County on May 27, 1934 to the late Miles Eugene Cranfill and Amelia Jane Wood Cranfill. Betty enjoyed sewing, crafts, puzzles, going camping and to the mountains, flowers, and birds.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gentry...
Kenneth Howard Baity
Feb 11, 2025
Yadkinville - Kenneth Howard Baity, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 11, 2025. He was born July 19, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late John Henry Baity and Flora Dalton Baity. Kenneth was a member at Yadkinville United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for many years. In addition to his parents,...
Betty Jean Macy Vanhoy
Feb 10, 2025
Betty Jean Macy Vanhoy, 78, passed away Monday February 10, 2025.She was born March 25, 1946 in Yadkin County to the late William Clay Macy and Nellie Laura Swaim Macy. Betty was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She enjoyed being outside, gardening, church work, and spending time with the family. She was preceded in death by her...
Kathleen "Kathy" Osborne Puffenbarger
Feb 10, 2025
Kathleen "Kathy" Osborne Puffenbarger, 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday February 10, 2025. She was born February 19, 1946 to the late James Fielden Osborne and Ellen Marie Honaker Osborne. Kathleen was a faithful supporter of White Plains Friends Church in Mt. Airy. She enjoyed working in the ministry along beside her husband. She...
Ervin "Wiggy" Michael "Mike" Wilson
Feb 9, 2025
Yadkinville – Ervin “Wiggy” Michael “Mike” Wilson, 68, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 9, 2025. He was born November 11, 1956 in Iredell County. He was the beloved son of Lillian Maynard Wilson and the late Frank William Wilson. Michael was a thoughtful, loving son, the best big brother, and devoted husband, father, uncle,...
Irene Ashburn Swisher Crabb
Feb 9, 2025
Hamptonville – Irene Ashburn Swisher Crabb, 103, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born January 13, 1922 in Yadkin County to the late James Wright Ashburn and Flora Holcomb Ashburn. Irene retired from Sunbeam after several years of service. She also worked with the Grandparents association at Ronda/Clingman Elementary School. In addition to her parents, she was also...
Ezequiel Gonzalez Juarez
Feb 8, 2025
El Sr Ezequiel González Juárez, de 82 años, falleció el sábado 8 de febrero de 2025.
Nació en México el 2 de diciembre de 1942, hijo de, J. Concepción González y Antonia Juárez, y sus hermanos, Josefina, Concepción, Teresa, Rufina, Miguel, Nicolás, Rufino, Juan y Federico.
Ezequiel asistía a la Iglesia Católica del Divino Redentor. Le encantaba leer la Biblia, rezar el...
Rebecca "Becky" Ann Swaim Cleary
Feb 7, 2025
Hays – Rebecca “Becky” Ann Swaim Cleary, 62, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025. She was born November 12, 1962 in Yadkin County. She was preceded in death by her father, Frankie Swaim. Becky is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Cleary; mother, Elsie Marie (Kenneth) Allen; children, Mickey (Jami) Hutchens, Jessica Bowers, Kristi George; step-children, Matthew (Renee) Cleary, Pamela...
Caroline Bunton Hemric
Feb 6, 2025
Mrs. Caroline Bunton Hemric passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025 at Mountain Valley Hospice of Yadkinville after a yearlong illness. She was born on October 25, 1947 to Douglas Eugene Bunton and Louise Eldridge Bunton. She married Gilbert Wayne Hemric on June 15, 1968. Together they have two children, 5 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren who all lovingly refer...
Howard "Squash" Williams
Feb 6, 2025
EAST BEND -Mr. Howard “Squash” Williams, 82, of Rockett Road, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Born on April 13, 1942, in Yadkin County, he was the son of the late Robert “Rob” Jason Williams and Cleo Hall Williams.
Known affectionately as “Squash” by all who knew him, he was a man with a big heart...
Eugene Mathis Myers
Feb 5, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene Mathis Myers at the age of 94, on February 5, 2025. A man of unwavering strength, patience, and wisdom, he leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, dedication, and hard work. Born on December 25, 1930, to Sanford (Sam) Myers and Lena Mitchell Myers, Eugene was raised alongside...
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