Obituaries
Phyllis Dinkins Kimmer
Aug 13, 2025
Yadkinville – Phyllis Dinkins Kimmer, 81, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was born September 30, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Henry Dinkins and Arebelle Pettit Dinkins. Phyllis loved spending time with her family, but her pride and joy was her grandchildren. She was a member at Bethel Baptist Church in Yadkinville. In addition to her parents,...
Nicholas Benjamin Casstevens
Aug 12, 2025
Nicholas “Nick” Casstevens November 6, 1981 – August 12, 2025
BOONVILLE – Nicholas “Nick” Casstevens, 43, of Boonville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born November 6, 1981, in Forsyth County, Nick was the cherished son of Roger Dale and the late Kathy Bates Casstevens.
From...
Charles Robert Lyons
Aug 12, 2025
Elkin – Charles Robert Lyons, 85, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was born July 22, 1940 in Surry County to the late Robert Henry Lyons and Pauline Gant Lyons.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Charles Lyons, and his loyal K-9 companion, Stone Boy.
He is survived by his son Marty...
Ivy Benton Boyer
Aug 10, 2025
Yadkinville – Ivy Jane Benton Boyer, 89, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025. She was born February 8, 1936 in Yadkin County to the Late Rovey Lester Benton and Janie Swaim Benton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Bernice Mendenhall, Dorothy Kimmer, Eveyln Bruce, Arlene Hutchens; brothers, Earl Benton, Travis Benton, Reaford...
Wanda Estelle Howell Childress
Aug 10, 2025
Mrs. Wanda Estelle Howell Childress, 86, of Yadkinville passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 10, 2025. She was born on December 2, 1938, to the late George “Grandy” and Margaret “Nannie” Howell. In addition to her parent’s death, she is preceded by her loving husband of 59 years, Walter Ray Childress, brothers Richard and Gary Howell,...
Roger Jackson Groce
Aug 8, 2025
Pastor Roger Jackson Groce, 87, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025. He was born January 15, 1938 in Yadkin County to the late Farmer and Irene Ferguson Groce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Elizabeth “Lib” Mathis Groce; and an infant brother Ronnie Groce. Pastor Groce served the Lord...
Carol Lorene Johnson Laws
Aug 7, 2025
Carol Lorene Johnson Laws, 88, passed away on Thursday August 7, 2025. She was born January 4, 1937 in Wilkes County to the late John Robert Johnson and Hattie Hanks Johnson. Mrs. Laws enjoyed Bowling, sewing, and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Ira Bejamin Johnson, John Lewis Johnson; sisters Barbara Johnson Elledge Prevette, Mary Belle...
Priscilla Hall Wolfe
Aug 4, 2025
Ms. Priscilla Hall Wolfe, 80, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025. She was born in Stokes County on January 2, 1945 to Lacky Creed Hall and Vallie Miller Hall. Priscilla had a wonderful personality and never met a stranger. She worked in healthcare for her whole life. Priscilla was a woman of strong faith, extreme strength, and independence. She...
Frank Lee Smith
Aug 4, 2025
Frank Lee Smith
"Big Daddy"
"Frankie J"
"Papa Frank"
"Bubba"
BOONVILLE - We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Frank Lee Smith, 65, of Boonville, NC on August 4, 2025 surrounded by his family. We will forever cherish our memories of him. Frank was born May 20th, 1960 in Yadkin County to the late Harvey and Roselyn B. Smith. He graduated from...
Mary Frances Windham
Aug 3, 2025
Mary Frances Smith Windham passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2025, in Yadkinville, North Carolina at the age of 81. She is survived by her two children, Linda (Gary) Long of Yadkinville, North Carolina, and Brealon “Buddy” (Melissa) Windham of Kingsville, Texas; her grandchildren, Brealon (Haley) Ashworth, Nathan Long (Kelsey), Tyler (Leah) Windham, and Kaylie (Caleb) Guzman; her seven great-grandchildren,...
Kathy Hunter Jackson
Aug 2, 2025
Mrs. Kathy Dean Hunter Jackson, 63, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was born June 11, 1962 in Davidson County to the late Hubert Dean Hunter and Carolyn Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Deborah Ann Hunter; and her brother, Danny Hunter. Mrs. Jackson enjoyed puzzles, collecting dolls, and she loved...
Derek Lee Porter
Aug 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Derek Lee Porter
In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - A.L.
It is with profound sadness that we announce Derek Lee Porter, age 57 of Winston-Salem, left this life on August 1, 2025, after a courageous, admirable battle with illness. He faced his illness with the...
Jerry Hicks
Jul 31, 2025
Mr. Jerry Hicks, 75, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1950 in Watauga County to the late William Waldo Hicks and Mae Tester Hicks. Jerry enjoyed being outside and working in the yard, trimming bushes. He also loved to travel.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Doris...
Nettie Royall Mathis
Jul 29, 2025
Boonville – Nettie Ruth Royall Mathis, 76, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born January 1, 1949 in Yadkin County to the late John Royall and Gladys Vickers Royall. Nettie was a loving wife, mama, and nanny. She retired from Hoots Hospital after several years of service and where she made many special friends. She enjoyed working in...
Geraldine Groce Swaim
Jul 29, 2025
HAMPTONVILLE - Mrs. Callie Geraldine Swaim, 97, passed away on July 29, 2025. She was born in Yadkin County to the late Solomon and Nellie Stroud Groce on May 24, 1928.
She had an extraordinary “green thumb”, made wonderful chocolate pies, and loved mowing the yard. She fondly recalled playing for the West Yadkin girls’ championship basketball team of 1947.
In addition...
Dorothy Gray Bowen
Jul 26, 2025
Dorothy Gray Brown Bowen, 93, of Yadkinville, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. She was born on August 24, 1931, in Yadkin County to the late Wallace Lace Brown and Sally Hutchens Brown. Dorothy retired from the Yadkin County School system. She was a quiet person who enjoyed working outside in her flowers, spending time with family, putting together...
Blanche "Beth" Harris Lott
Jul 25, 2025
Mrs. Blanche “Beth” Elizabeth Harris Lott, 76, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born June 22, 1949 in Surry County to the late Donnie Gwyn Harris and Verndell Brendle Harris. Mrs. Lott was a member of Boonville United Methodist Church where she was very active. She was a member of the Boonville Woman’s Club. Mrs. Lott was a...
Claude "C.W." Wilson Driver
Jul 25, 2025
Boonville – Claude “C.W.” Wilson Driver, 84, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025. He was born October 9, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late Lonnie Franklin Driver and Lessie Combs Driver. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers and their wives, Albert (Peggy) Driver, Junior (Helen) Driver, Henry (Margaret) Driver; sisters and...
Brenda Ernestine Johnson Harris
Jul 25, 2025
Brenda Ernestine Johnson Harris, 77, passed away Friday July 25, 2025. She was born September 21, 1947 in Iredell County to the late Thomas Albert Johnson, Jr. and Mary Bessie Swaim Johnson. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, traveling, camping, and fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Thomas Miles Harris; grandkids Amanda Thompson, Chelsea Davis;...
Claudia Lorena Ferretiz Mendez
Jul 24, 2025
Claudia Lorena Ferretiz Méndez se fue a estar con su Señor y Salvador el 24 de julio de 2025. Nació el 24 de enero de 1978, hija de José Ferretiz y María Isidra Ferretiz. Claudia tenía una gran devoción por su familia, especialmente por sus padres. Le encantaba asistir y apoyar a sus hijos y a su esposo en los...
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