Obituaries
Billy Coke Hardy
Jul 5, 2025
East Bend – Billy Coke Hardy, 71, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025. He was born October 9, 1953 in Yadkin County to the late Jules Coke Hardy and Rosa Nell Freeman Hardy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Pam Hicks. He is survived by his wife, Jane Louise Thore Hardy; sisters,...
Amburn Murray Haynes
Jul 4, 2025
Mr. Amburn Murray Haynes, 93, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born on May 3, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Ruffin McKinley Haynes and Sarah Sophronia Groce Haynes. Amburn served in the United States Navy where he retired after 20 years of service. He was patriotic and was proud to have served his country. He...
Arlie Randal Mitchem
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Arlie Randal Mitchem, 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was born in Welch, WV on September 9, 1949 to Arlie Mitchem and Sadie R. Mitchem. Arlie worked at Burlington Industries for 21 years, Gulistan Carpets for 12 years, and Lydall for 8-10 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Arlie enjoyed gardening and spending time...
James Dewitt Cook
Jul 1, 2025
Mr. James Dewitt Cook, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was born on January 25, 1945 in Surry County to the late Ray Columbus Cook and Pearl Hodge Cook. James was a huge sports fan, more specifically, he was a fan of the Carolina Tarheels and the New York Yankees. He also enjoyed buying and selling antiques....
Jose Aguilera Gutierrez
Jun 29, 2025
José Aguilera Gutiérrez, de 65 años, falleció el domingo 29 de junio de 2025. Nació en México el 26 de septiembre de 1959, hijo de Filemón Aguilera Torres y Manuela Gutiérrez Manzanarez. José era un ávido pescador y le encantaba pasar todo el tiempo que podía en el agua. Además de su madre, le sobreviven sus hermanos, Eduardo Aguilar, Saúl...
Donald Wayne Holleman
Jun 29, 2025
Hamptonville – Donald Wayne Holleman, 71, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was born August 26, 1953 in Iredell County to the late William Edward Holleman and Lena Gregory Holleman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Judy (Tony) Garris; brother, James “Bud” Holleman. He is survived by his wife, Vicky Peele...
Wade Vernon Swaim
Jun 29, 2025
Wade Swaim, 79 of Yadkinville, passed away at his home on June 29, 2025. Wade was an avid outdoorsman and loved all things hunting and fishing and never met a stranger.
Wade was born December 21, 1945 to Vern and Marie Swaim.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jane Swaim, his parents, and siblings Dottie Hall, Vicki Howard, and Tommy...
Annie Buelin Collins
Jun 28, 2025
Annie Buelin Collins, 82, passed away on Saturday June 28, 2025 at Woltz Hospice Home. She entered into eternal rest peacefully and is rejoicing in the arms of Jesus. She was born February 8, 1943 in Surry County to the late Harley and Bessie Marshall Buelin. Mrs. Collins enjoyed gardening, canning, sitting on her porch, and visiting with friends and...
Gray Wilkins Cranfill
Jun 28, 2025
Mr. Gray Wilkins Cranfill, 83, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was born September 19, 1941 in Rowan County to the late Andrew Burton Cranfill and Nettie Polly Wilkins Cranfill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Nancy Carol Warden Cranfill. Mr. Cranfill enjoyed watching car shows and racing. In...
Robert "Cody" Hemric
Jun 26, 2025
Mr. Robert “Cody” Hemric, 51, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was born February 10, 1974 to Stephen Gregg Hemric and Terri Burgess Hemric. He was preceded in death by his father, Gregg Hemric. Mr. Hemric graduated from East Wilkes High, class of 1992. He then attended Appalachian State University with an undergraduate in History and his Master’s degree...
Gillus Varner Stinson Jr.
Jun 22, 2025
Mr. Gillus “Varner” Stinson Jr., 82, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. Mr. Stinson was born March 1st, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late “Gillus” Varner Stinson Sr., and Bessie Combs Stinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his late wife, Patsy Long Stinson; and his sister, Aladene Norman. Varner graduated from Boonville High...
Anne Pyle Ivey
Jun 22, 2025
Mrs. Anne Pyle Ivey, 85, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. She was born November 20, 1939 in Mercer County, West Virginia to the late George Wellbourn Pyle II and Mildred Glover Pyle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, George Pyle III; her sister, Jean Miller; and a cousin, Blair Deskins. Mrs. Ivey...
Grady "Steve" McCollum
Jun 21, 2025
2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” Grady Steve McCollum, 73, finished his course here on Earth on June 21, 2025. To know Steve was to know joy, kindness, and unwavering faith. He never met a stranger, had a laugh that filled the room, and a heart that...
Kenneth L. Brown
Jun 20, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Lee Brown, 91, went to his heavenly home on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was born March 19, 1934 to the late Austin Azrell Brown and Mollie Styers Brown in Yadkin County; he was the oldest of six siblings.
Kenny attended Fall Creek Elementary and East Bend High School. Later he earned a business degree from Oak Ridge Military...
Mildred Jane Adams Lineberry
Jun 20, 2025
Mrs. Mildred “Jane” Adams Lineberry, 84, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. She was born in Wilkes County to the late Richard Adams and Bonnie Smith Adams. Jane enjoyed watching hummingbirds, deer, and squirrels. She was a homebody and enjoyed housekeeping.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Richard Lineberry; a daughter, Janet...
Lynn Bryant Morris
Jun 18, 2025
BOONVILLE - Lynn Marie Bryant Morris, 48, of Boonville, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on June 18, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Born on July 9, 1976, in Surry County, Lynn was the cherished daughter of Jerry Bryant and Pamela Youngblood Bryant. A graduate of Starmount High School, she dedicated many years of her life to her role as...
Hazel Hutchens Casstevens
Jun 18, 2025
Hazel Marie Hutchens Casstevens, 94, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born March 10, 1931 in Yadkin County to the late Lee Hutchens and Minnie Driver Hutchens. Hazel enjoyed cooking, she was most famous for her chicken pie that everyone always enjoyed. She loved spending time with family, but her pride and joy were her grandchildren and great...
Landon "Andy" Andrew Hayes
Jun 16, 2025
Mr. Landon “Andy” Andrew Hayes, 65, passed away on June 16, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1959 in Yadkin County to the late Buddy Landon Hayes and Mary Faye Plott Hayes. Landon loved going hunting and fishing. Most importantly, he loved his grandbabies and watching them play.
In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by his...
Phillip Edgar Lineberry
Jun 16, 2025
Mr. Phillip “Phil” Edgar Lineberry, 85, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born in Forsyth County on May 17, 1940 to Monroe Daniel Lineberry and Edith Hinshaw Lineberry. Phil worked for Western Electric (AT&T) and retired from Nokia. He loved being outdoors and doing many activities such as biking, surf fishing, and gardening. He enjoyed working out...
Juanita Martin Bryant
Jun 15, 2025
Juanita Martin Bryant
July 2, 1928 – June 15, 2025
Juanita Martin Bryant of Boonville and Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on June 15, 2025 after nearly a century of women’s advocacy, dedicated public service, and experienced leadership.
Juanita’s greatest achievements included raising her family on the Bryant dairy and tobacco farm in Boonville in Yadkin County, becoming North Carolina Federation of Women’s...
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