Obituaries

Lisa Barber McCormick

Lisa Barber McCormick

Aug 30, 2025

Jonesville – Lisa Dawn Barber McCormick, 58, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025. She was born October 14, 1966 to the late Richard Barber and Thelma Cheek Barber. Lisa was a sweet and loving person and enjoyed helping others. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death her brother, Dickie Barber; nephew, Bradley Burckhalter; and her K-9...

Elva Lee McCann Jarvis

Elva Lee McCann Jarvis

Aug 29, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Elva Lee Jarvis, who departed this life on August 29th, 2025, at the age of 89. Surrounded by family and held in love, Elva Lee left behind this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter and unwavering strength.

Born on February 13th, 1936, Elva Lee...

Lynda Mae Stewart Grove

Lynda Mae Stewart Grove

Aug 26, 2025

Lynda Mae “Lynn” Stewart Grove, 86, of Mount Airy, NC, went home to be with her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. She passed peacefully after complications due to Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Washington, Iowa, to Richard and Ruth (Finney) Stewart, Lynn grew up with a love for faith, family, fellowship, and learning. While attending Monmouth College...

Harold Gray Baity

Harold Gray Baity

Aug 24, 2025

Harold Gray Baity, 79, passed away Sunday August 24, 2025. He was born January 16, 1946 in Yadkin County to the late Dewey Baity and Sarah Shore Baity. Harold was a loving father, husband and grandfather. He was a loyal printing press operator for Hanes Graphics for 35 years. Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on and restoring old cars in...

Kay Kemp Baldwin

Kay Kemp Baldwin

Aug 23, 2025

Yadkinville – Kay Kemp Baldwin, 80, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born March 7, 1945 in Selbyville, Delaware in the late Henry Wilson Kemp and Vera Lee Icenhour Kemp. Kay has a daughter, Tammy Whisnant. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Yadkinville Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior...

Gordon "Mike" Michael Gambill

Gordon "Mike" Michael Gambill

Aug 21, 2025

Gordon Michael Gambill, 77, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born September 8, 1947 in Surry County to the late Gordon Otis Gambill and Virginia Lee Holcomb Gambill. Mike was employed with Carl Rose and Sons, of Elkin until his retirement. He was also a proud member of the Elkin Rescue Squad. He was preceded in death by...

Elizabeth Martin Wall

Elizabeth Martin Wall

Aug 21, 2025

Mrs. Elizabeth “Libby” Pamelia Martin Wall, 96, of Boonville passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025. She was born in East Bend to the late Troy Wesley Martin and Pearl Dezern Martin. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly 20 years, Caswell Clyde Wall, her siblings, Colonel Thomas W. Martin & wife, Faye J. Martin,...

Wayne Dinkins

Wayne Dinkins

Aug 16, 2025

Mr. Lindsey “Wayne” Dinkins, 87, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Novant (Forsyth) Medical Center. Wayne was born to Charlie and Maude Russell Dinkins in Yadkin County and lived in Yadkinville throughout his entire life. He graduated Yadkinville High School in 1957 and married his high school sweetheart, Patty Sue Childress in 1958. He retired from RJ Reynolds after...

Raymond Andrew Burns

Raymond Andrew Burns

Aug 16, 2025

Mr. Raymond Andrew Burns, 54, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was born on May 15, 1971 in Forsyth County to the late Tommy K. Burns and Linna Mae Bivens. Raymond enjoyed playing pool, gambling, playing cards, and eating iced honey buns.

Raymond is survived by his son, Trevor Burns; those that were like his children; Kalvin Gallimore, Shane...

Arlis Gray Norman

Arlis Gray Norman

Aug 14, 2025

Arlis Gray Norman, 83, of East Bend, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1942, in Forsyth County to the late Estis William Norman and Treva Alene Long Norman. In addition to his parents, Arlis was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Elaine Baity Norman and his brother, Wayne Webb “Perk”...

Larry Dennis Hemric

Larry Dennis Hemric

Aug 14, 2025

Yadkinville – Larry “Gabby” Dennis Hemric, 76, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born December 13, 1948 in Yadkin County to the late Hubert Wayne Hemric and Mozelle Willard Pinnix. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Parrish Hemric. He is survived by his children, Brian Duane Hemric, Michelle Hemric;...

Phyllis Dinkins Kimmer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...