Obituaries
Judy Shore Booe
Jun 4, 2026
Booe
BOONVILLE – Mrs. Judy Shore Booe, 76, of Ralph Road passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. She was born April 3, 1950 in Yadkin County to the late Coolidge and Lois Hayes Shore.
Mrs. Booe was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was a faithful member of Longtown Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs....
Phyllis Moxley Groce
Jun 4, 2026
Groce
YADKINVILLE – Mrs. Phyllis Ann Moxley Groce, 83, of Old US 421 Highway West passed away peacefully Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. She was born May 4, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Paul Isaac and Annie Joyce Martin Moxley.
Mrs. Groce was retired with several years of service as a Teachers...
Jacob Dale Whitaker
Jun 3, 2026
Mocksville – Jacob Dale Whitaker, 31, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was born September 24, 1994 in Forsyth County. He was preceded in death by his sister, Chelsie Whitaker; and cousin, Brett Baity. Jacob is survived by his father, Jesse “Frank” (Tamra) Whitaker; mother, Melinda Snow (Ramon) Morales; daughters, Lily Whitaker, Sarah Whitaker; brother, Joseph Lee Whitaker; step-sisters,...
Robert Joseph Hutcherson
Jun 1, 2026
Robert Joseph “Bob – The Cajun” Hutcherson
Bob Hutcherson was born November 09, 1934 in Houma, Louisiana to Rudolph J. Hutcherson, Sr. and Domitile Porche Hutcherson. Bob grew up in Houma, Louisiana and attended local schools there. After high school, he went to work for J. Ray McDermont, Inc. an off-shore oil company at the age of 17.
Bob was drafted into...
Shelby Marion Brewer
Jun 1, 2026
Jonesville - Shelby Marion Brewer, 75, passed away on June 1, 2026.
She was born June 4, 1950 in Surry County to the late Samuel Lee Marion and Tilda Jane Benge Marion.
In addition to her parents Shelby was preceded in death by her brother, Sammy Dale Marion. Surviving are her daughters, Tonya (Chris) Smoot, Crystal (Allen) Settle, grandchildren, David (Beth) Smoot,...
James Steven Windsor
May 30, 2026
The doors of Heaven opened on Saturday, May 30, 2026, and received James Steven Windsor. A joyful reunion it was, as Jimmy was met not only by God, but also by his mother, Nellie, and his brother, Scott L. Harris. Jimmy passed away peacefully in the Intensive Care Unit at Baptist Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. He went home,...
Archie Marvin Brown, Jr.
May 28, 2026
Mr. Archie Marvin Brown, Jr., 83, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born in Surry County on September 4, 1942 to Archie Marvin Brown, Sr. and Effie Ruth Slater Brown. Archie graduated from East Bend High School in 1961. He was raised in the Fall Creek community. Archie made many fond memories growing up with his cousins,...
David Bernard Gadberry
May 25, 2026
Mr. David Bernard Gadberry, 78, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born December 26, 1947 in Surry County to the late John Freeman Gadberry and Reber Pauline Dobson Gadberry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tenna Dobson; his brother, Joe Gadberry; and a great-granddaughter, Emersyn Jade Gadberry. David was a very...
Diane Hardy Norman
May 24, 2026
Mrs. Diane Hardy Norman, 73, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Northern Surry Hospital. Mrs. Norman was born April 9, 1953 in Surry County to the late Ruebin Taylor Hardy and Ruby Gray Hancock Hardy. Diane loved researching family history, reading, and cooking and baking for her family. She also enjoyed crocheting, she enjoyed getting to know people, and...
Dotte Baity Garbe
May 23, 2026
Dotte Baity Garbe, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on May 23, 2026 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.
Dotte was born on November 4, 1955 at City Hospital to the late Wilsie Gray Baity and Dorothy Kiger Baity. She was a graduate of Forbush High School and Converse College, where she majored in interior design. Following college,...
Clifford Ray Ross
May 23, 2026
Jonesville – Clifford Ray Ross,76, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026. He was born July 27, 1949 in McMinn County, TN to the late Paul Ross and Ida Bell Taylor Ross. Clifford enjoyed working on cars and loved spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Maxine...
Louise Park Coram
May 21, 2026
Louise Park Coram
July 29, 1925 – May 21, 2026
Durham
Louise (“Lou”) Park Coram, 100, passed away peacefully at Croasdaile Village in Durham on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Louise was born in Surry County on July 29, 1925, the first-born child of the late James Winfield Park and Beulah Sloop Park. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years,...
Michael "Mike" Wayne Prim
May 20, 2026
Boonville – Mr. Michael “Mike” Wayne Prim, 67, beloved husband, daddy, son, brother, and grampy, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Mike was born in Yadkin County on January 2, 1959 to Nellie Baity Prim and Buddy Wayne Prim.
During his younger years Mike attended Forbush High School and Forsyth Tech. Mike worked at Unifi...
Reba Spillman Mullis
May 16, 2026
Mrs. Reba Ann Spillman Mullis, 74, beloved mama and mawmaw, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born June 30, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late Doris Grey Spillman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edward Mullis. She was a lifelong farmer and homemaker alongside her husband. She worked with him...
Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Baker
May 14, 2026
Elkin – Kathryn "Kathy" Ann Baker, 78, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026. She was born March 29, 1948 in Forsyth County to the late Ernest Baker and Dixie Chappell Baker.
Throughout her upbringing, she actively participated in the Girl Scouts, earning the prestigious “Curved Bar,” the highest honor of achievement at the time. In 1966, she participated in the Miss...
Cathy Burrus
May 14, 2026
Cathy “Grandma” Burrus went to be with her Lord and Savior on the 14th of May, 2026. She was born to the late Hal and Adie Stanley on August 19th, 1949. Cathy attended Rockford Baptist Church and had a love for serving her Lord. She was a “crafty” woman and showed her talents by coloring. Cathy was always genuine and...
Joshua "Josh" Randal Cockerham
May 14, 2026
Mr. Joshua “Josh” Randal Cockerham, 27, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026. He was born April 8, 1999 in Surry County to Randal Joe Cockerham and Jacqueline Ruth Pardue. Mr. Cockerham was a tower tech with Direct Tower Services. He was an avid chess player and competed in MMA fighting. In his spare time Josh enjoyed hunting and fishing, but...
Jessie Howell Heffner
May 13, 2026
Ms. Jessie Howell Heffner, 93, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Maggie Valley, NC. She was born in Yadkin County on July 7, 1932 to Trigg Howell and Kate Reynolds Howell. Jessie earned her Master of Fine Arts from UNC Greensboro, which was a milestone that remained a great honor throughout her life. She will be deeply missed...
Jacky "Jack" Darrell Hawks
May 9, 2026
Mr. Jacky “Jack” Darrell Hawks, 71, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026. Mr. Hawks was born January 14, 1955 in Yadkin County to the late Melvin Junior Hawks and Mary Childress Hawks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Craig Marler. Mr. Hawks was retired after 30 years of service...
Martha "Janette" Rodefer
May 9, 2026
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 2 Timothy 4:7
Martha “Janette” Rodefer, 79, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2026, after a short illness, in Yadkinville, NC. Janette was born in Sullivan County, Tennessee, to the late Carl and Maxie Cain Rodefer. She lived all her life...
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