Obituaries

Samuel Gurley Sarvis, III

Samuel Gurley Sarvis, III

Nov 8, 2022

Yadkinville - Samuel Gurley Sarvis, III, 69, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He is survived by his Wife, Celeste Renee Joyner; Sister, Catherine Sarvis Shelor her Husband John; his two children: Daughter, Lindsay Sarvis Berteau her Husband Lee and their three children Parker, August and Henry; Son, Cory Scott Sarvis his Wife Rebekah and their two children Holden and...

Sherry Lea Wall

Sherry Lea Wall

Nov 5, 2022

Ms Sherry Wall passed away on Nov 5, 2022. Affectionately known as Nanny or MaSherry, she lived a fulfilling life surrounded by family and under the grace of God. She was a quintessential human being whose heart was full of kindness. She loved studying the Bible, spending time with family & friends as well as cooking for her family, watching...

Sarah Rae McCollum

Sarah Rae McCollum

Nov 5, 2022

Sarah Rae McCollum, 78, passed away Saturday November 5, 2022. She was born January 7, 1944 in Yadkin County to the late Clay Thomas McCollum, Sr. and Ruby Speer Goss. Surviving are her children Tony Wells, Lisa Wells (Bill) Lovelace; grandchildren Stormy Miller, Ariel Miller; sister Peggy Hill; brothers Clay (Shirlene) McCollum, Jr., Billy (Grayson) Goss; several nieces and nephews....

Roger Franklin Hutson

Roger Franklin Hutson

Nov 5, 2022

Jonesville

Mr. Roger Hutson, 88, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022.  Mr. Hutson was born on October 8, 1934 in Yadkin County to Frank and Minnie Wilkins Hutson.  Roger drove a truck for 60 years with no accidents or tickets.  He was a dedicated Rick Hendricks Nascar Fan.  He was a wonderful and loving provider for his family and he...

Victor Manuel Garcia, Jr.

Victor Manuel Garcia, Jr.

Nov 4, 2022

YADKINVILLE - Mr. Victor Manuel Garcia, Jr., 23, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022.  Victor was born May 3, 1999 in Monterey Park, California to Victor and Zulema Garcia. Victor enjoyed riding four wheelers and motorcycles, gaming, and working on cars and motorcycles.  He proudly served our country in the US Air Force, receiving the AF Outstanding Unit Award, AF...

John Samuel Leatherman, Jr.

John Samuel Leatherman, Jr.

Nov 3, 2022

Yadkinville

Mr. John Samuel Leatherman, Jr, age 56, passed away at his home on November 3, 2022. John was born in Forsyth County on September 21, 1966 to the late John and Betty Driggers Leatherman, Sr.  John was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Carolyn Tucker Leatherman and sister, Yvonne L. Norman

John loved his family and enjoyed spending...

Alan Marcus Whitley

Alan Marcus Whitley

Nov 3, 2022

Whitley

YADKINVILLE-  Mr. Alan Marcus Whitley, 55, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City, NC.  He was born September 10, 1967 in Mecklenburg County to the late John Bruce and Joyce Ann Odom Whitley.  Alan pursued many interests throughout his life.  He was loved by many and always enjoyed being with his friends...

Nellie Baity Prim

Nellie Baity Prim

Nov 2, 2022

MOCKSVILLE-  Mrs. Nellie Baity Prim, 87, of Chinquapin Road was baptized as a small girl, but stepped into Glory with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.  She was born May 15, 1935 in Davie County to the late Roby and Annie Hutchens Baity.  Mrs. Prim worked for several years with Hanes Knitting, B &F Manufacturing,...

James Robert Toney

James Robert Toney

Nov 1, 2022

Mr. James Robert Toney, 60, of Eden, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was born in Oakland County, Michigan on February 1, 1962 to Lloyd Calvin and Cynthia Ann Yarber Toney. He was a loving man and everybody loved him. He was a loving father and grandfather. Mr. Toney was a diehard Green Bay Packers fan, and he...

Margaret Wiedenhoft Whitaker

Margaret Wiedenhoft Whitaker

Oct 31, 2022

Margaret Valeria Wiedenhoft Whitaker, 78, died Monday, October 31, 2022 at her home. She was born in in Wayne County, Michigan on September 12, 1944 to Herman John and Mary Ann Harshman Wiedenhoft. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Bill Wiedenhoft, and a longtime friend Larry Campbell. Margaret was a retired mail carrier...

David Andrew Burchette, Jr.

David Andrew Burchette, Jr.

Oct 28, 2022

David Andrew Burchette, Jr., 58, passed away Friday October 28, 2022. He was born June 1, 1964 in Surry County to the late David Andrew Burchette, Sr. and Shirley Jane Carter Burchette. Mr. Burchette loved fishing, dirt racing, deer hunting and Eagles. Surviving are his wife Judy Ashburn Burchette; children Natasha (Tommy) Zachary, Dwayne (Courtney) Burchette; step children Angie Nunn,...

Glenda Jordan York

Glenda Jordan York

Oct 28, 2022

Glenda Jordan York, 81, of Yadkinville spread her wings to heaven with her family by her side on October 28, 2022. Glenda was born on October 21, 1941 in Forsyth County to WD and Martha Flynn Jordan. Glenda was preceded in death by her parents, WD and Martha Flynn Jordan; brothers, Kenneth, Arlis, and Jerry Jordan; nephews, Craig and Terry...

Thad Lendo Weatherman

Thad Lendo Weatherman

Oct 27, 2022

Thad Lendo Weatherman, 91, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022. He was born June 16, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Cam Dawson Weatherman and Mary “Ethel” Winters Weatherman. Mr. Weatherman retired from Hanes Hosiery and drove a School Bus for Yadkin County Schools for many years. Mr. Weatherman served in the US Navy during the Korean War aboard...

Daniel "Dan" Thomas Black

Daniel "Dan" Thomas Black

Oct 27, 2022

Daniel “Dan” Thomas Black, 74, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2022 in his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born February 2, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late Daniel Lee Black and Gladis Brown Black. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by brothers Perry and Ellis Black. He is survived by his wife...

Dianna Lynn Benge

Dianna Lynn Benge

Oct 27, 2022

Jonesville

Mrs. Dianna Lynn Finney Benge, 70, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at her home.  Mrs. Benge was born November 2, 1951 in Surry County to the late Valk and Beulah Luffman Finney.  She was a member of City of Refuge Community Church.   

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Benge was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry...

Zachary "Zac" Daniel Johnson

Zachary "Zac" Daniel Johnson

Oct 26, 2022

Zachary “Zac” Daniel Johnson, 17, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022. He was born on October 2, 2005. He is survived by his parents, Davey and Crystal Johnson; siblings, Kenny Johnson, Hanna (fiancé Ben Santiago) Johnson, Conner Johnson, Carson Johnson; niece, Alice Santiago; grandparents, Ken and Janet Johnson, Jim and Sharon Guillen; great-grandmother, Lucille Johnson. The family will receive friends...

Patricia Ann Hurlocker Bell

Patricia Ann Hurlocker Bell

Oct 25, 2022

Patricia Ann Hurlocker Bell, 76, walked into the gates of Heaven on October 25, 2022. She was born August 16, 1946 in Cabarrus County to the late Floyd Hurlocker and Roxie Meadows.  Pat loved attending Freedom Gospel Baptist Church where she was a dedicated member. She loved to study her Bible and she greatly loved her grandchildren.  She was preceded...

Carl Max Cranfill

Carl Max Cranfill

Oct 25, 2022

Yadkinville – Carl Max Cranfill, 84, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He was born October 20, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Belle Wiles Cranfill and Carl Monroe Cranfill. He is survived by his son, Victor (Angela) Cranfill, brother, Rex (Donna) Cranfill and his grandson, Joseph Cranfill. Max enjoyed his career at Unifi and after retiring spent many...

Melissa Smith Maresco

Melissa Smith Maresco

Oct 25, 2022

Yadkinville Ms. Melissa Dawn Smith Maresco, 43, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Melissa was born August 21, 1979 in Forsyth County to David and Joy Jones Smith. She was very artistic and loved to draw. In addition to her parents, Melissa was preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Smith. She is survived...

Genevieve Steelman Kiser

Genevieve Steelman Kiser

Oct 25, 2022

On Tuesday morning, October 25, Genevieve Steelman Kiser entered her heavenly home after having a stroke. Genevieve was born June 23, 1954 in Iredell County to John Buford and Geneva Chaffin Steelman. In addition to her parents, Genevieve was preceded in death by her son, Garrett Kiser, her husband Steve Kiser, and a special aunt, Mary Lee Steelman.

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