Obituaries

Shirley Scott Jenkins

Shirley Scott Jenkins

Feb 5, 2025

Shirley Scott Wilcox Jenkins 76, of Jonesville passed away February 5, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center Hospital. Ms. Jenkins was born in Wilkes County to Mable Wilcox and Edd Scott. Shirley loved the Lord and she was a faithful member of Arlington First Baptist Church. She was a retired school bus driver for Jonesville Elementary School and Starmount High School....

Peggy Jo Howell Myers

Peggy Jo Howell Myers

Feb 5, 2025

Peggy Jo Howell Myers, 89, passed away February 5, 2025. She was born December 15, 1935 in Yadkin County to the late Virgil Trig Howell and “Kate” Katherine Reynolds Howell. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert Ted Myers; sister Hazel Howell Pike; brothers Glen Howell, Locket Howell, Price Howell, Gray Howell. She is survived by sister...

Kenny Ray Shermer

Kenny Ray Shermer

Feb 4, 2025

Mr. Kenny Ray Shermer, 57, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was born November 21, 1967 to the late George Dewey Shermer and Dorothy Helen Byrd Shermer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Alisha Shermer, and a step-son Dillion Vestal. He is survived by his wife Angela “Angie” Spicer Shermer; his son,...

Annie Mae Williams Starling

Annie Mae Williams Starling

Feb 4, 2025

Annie Mae Williams Starling, 83, passed away Tuesday February 4, 2025. Service will be held at a later date. 

Amanda "Mandy" Cranfill

Amanda "Mandy" Cranfill

Feb 3, 2025

Mrs. Amanda “Mandy” Craney Cranfill, 48, unexpectantly passed away February 3, 2025. She was born in Point Pleasant, NJ, January 2, 1977 to Thomas Joseph Craney and Dolores Mutter Craney Verderrosa. She was preceded in death by her father; a brother, Michael Craney; and her dad, John Verderrosa. Mandy was 110% “Mama Bear” to her family, she was involved and...

Lawrence Adams

Lawrence Adams

Feb 3, 2025

David Lawrence Adams went to be with his Lord and Savior on the 3rd of February, 2025. He was born on the 14th of December, 1938 to the late Odell and Lucille Adams. Lawrence attended Friendship Baptist Church and had many hobbies. He was a member of Yadkin Valley Cruisers and was an avid fan of drag racing. Lawrence also...

Shirley May Brown

Shirley May Brown

Feb 3, 2025

Shirley Hudspeth Brown, 88, went to be home with her Lord and Savior on February 3rd 2025. She was born on April 27th 1936 to the late John and Pearl Hudspeth. Shirley was a faithful member of Shady Grove Baptist Church until she couldn’t get out and go anymore. She was a loving person who loved her Jesus and family....

Janette White Caudle

Janette White Caudle

Feb 2, 2025

Mrs. Janette Grey White Caudle, 93, of Longtown Road, Yadkinville, passed away on February 2, 2025. Born in Yadkin County on December 9, 1931 to Montgomery Monroe White and Clara Renegar White. Mrs. Caudle retired from Forsyth Hospital where she worked as a CNA for 20 years. During her golden years, she enjoyed gardening and canning the fruits of her...

Marie Long Groce

Marie Long Groce

Feb 2, 2025

Mrs. Marie Long Groce, 78, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. She was born December 14, 1946 in Yadkin County to the late Virgil Marvin Long and Zaddie May Livengood Long. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Bobby Lee Groce; her brother, Wayne Long; and her brothers-in-law, Frankie Groce, and...

Faye Stinson Norman

Faye Stinson Norman

Feb 1, 2025

Faye Stinson Norman, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Faye was born on February 16, 1936, in Surry County to the late Gilbert Stinson and Mabel Pearl Wishon Stinson.

Faye was a devoted wife, mother and loving grandmother. As a grandmother she was always there for her grandchildren, teaching them and loving...

Jackie David Williams

Jackie David Williams

Feb 1, 2025

Mr. Jackie David Williams, age 91, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025. He was the devoted son of Paul Williams and Sylvania Smitherman Williams. A resident of East Bend, North Carolina, Jackie enjoyed farming and he loved his family. He retired from RJ Reynolds after 30 years of service. Jackie was proud to serve his country for 2 years...

Mabel Plowman Styers

Mabel Plowman Styers

Jan 31, 2025

Ms. Mabel Plowman Styers, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 13, 1944, in Yadkin County, she was the daughter of the late Alonzo Lee and Viola Evangeline Lakey Plowman.

Mabel was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love and care for her family were...

William Paul Steelman

William Paul Steelman

Jan 30, 2025

Steelman

YADKINVILLE- Mr. William Paul Steelman, 78, of Lone Hickory passed away peacefully Thursday January 30, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 10, 1946 in Forsyth County as the last of 13 children born to the late William Tom and Lucy Faye Ledbetter Steelman. Mr. Steelman was a US Army veteran serving in the 20th Reconnaissance Squadron, 14th...

Jimmy Allen Pardue

Jimmy Allen Pardue

Jan 30, 2025

Jimmy Allen Pardue, 89, of Mocksville, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1935, in Yadkin County to the late W.D. Pardue and Cletia Victoria Nicks Pardue. 

Jim was a part of the 1953 graduating class of Jonesville High School where he was an outstanding basketball and baseball player. He was a fan of the...

Betty Davis Bennett

Betty Davis Bennett

Jan 29, 2025

Mrs. Betty Davis Bennett, 93, passed away on January 29, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Jeff Davis and Dovie Spillman Davis. Betty was a faithful member of Forbush Baptist Church, where she was part of the WMU and quilt ministry. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, watching birds and reading her bible. 

In addition...

Alene Moxley Shore

Alene Moxley Shore

Jan 29, 2025

Hamptonville – Alene Moxley Shore, 84, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025. She was born June 24, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Farris Roby Moxley and Minnie Ruth Wagoner Moxley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Allen Shore; sisters, Betty Lou Haire, Tanya Rynn Hemric. Alene is survived by...

Claudine Wiles Adams

Claudine Wiles Adams

Jan 28, 2025

Mrs. Claudine Wiles Adams, 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. She was born in Iredell County on September 20, 1940 to Claude and Percie Wiles. Claudine was a pianist at Hanes Grove United Methodist Church for almost 60 years. She was a celebrated basketball player in her younger years, and she was an avid Carolina fan. Claudine loved...

Cecil Clinton Myers

Cecil Clinton Myers

Jan 28, 2025

Myers

BOONVILLE - Mr. Cecil Clinton Myers, 94, of Crest Road passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at his home. He was born July 13, 1930 in Roanoke, Va to the late Haden Lewis and Annie Elizabeth Fox Myers. Mr. Myers worked for years as an apple farmer in Virginia. He loved being outside, working with his tractor in his...

Tosha Nicole Martinez

Tosha Nicole Martinez

Jan 27, 2025

Mrs. Tosha Nicole Martinez, 41, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born in Yadkin County on January 17, 1984 to Ronald Poindexter and Cathy Jackson. Tosha took care of everyone and was a second mom to so many. She had a big heart caring for senior citizens and she enjoyed working in nursing homes for most of...

Barbara "Barbie" Elizabeth Coleman

Barbara "Barbie" Elizabeth Coleman

Jan 27, 2025

Coleman

Yadkinville – Barbara “Barbie” Elizabeth Davis Coleman, 38, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born April 19, 1986 in Montgomery County. She was preceded in death by her brother, Matthew Davis. Barbie is survived by her husband, Daniel Jacob Coleman; father, Gurnie (Dawn) Edward Davis, Jr.; mother, Debra (Jeff) Ann Sechrest Davis; papa, Ronald Sechrest; children, Hunter Coleman,...