Obituaries
Rodolfo Palacios Mateo
Oct 15, 2026
Mr. Rodolfo Palacios Mateo, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026. He was born in Mexico on November 14, 1943 to Eulalio Palacios and Maurilia Mateo. Rodolfo was a first-generation immigrant. After moving to America, he was a farmer for most of his life. Rodolfo really enjoyed gardening and cooking. He was quite the cowboy, as he was a...
Louis Everette Lyon
Oct 14, 2026
Mr. Louis Everette Lyon, 90, our precious Daddy and “Pawpaw” went to his eternal rest on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born in Wilkes County on March 10, 1936 to the late Thomas Morgan Lyon and Edna Cockerham Lyon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retired electrician from...
Judith Arlene Brown
Oct 10, 2026
Judith Arlene Brown, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the 10th of October, 2026. She was born to the late Frank and Etta Prest on November 28th, 1939. Judith was a wonderful mom, grandma, and great grandma, and loved spending time with her family. She had a love for music and ran the “Songs of the...
Eugenia Ingram Pearson
Oct 9, 2026
Our mother and grandmother Eugenia Ingram Pearson “Nanny” entered into heaven on October, 9 th 2026 at the age of 97.
She was born on June, 30 1929 in Asheville, NC to the late Walter and Minnie Ingram. As the oldest of two girls, she grew up in a loving Christian home that was infused with lots of music, piano lessons,...
Patricia Carson Brewer
Oct 8, 2026
Mrs. Patricia Carson Brewer, 75, gained her angel wings on October 8, 2026. She passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by loved ones.
Pat was a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church and Yadkin Chapter #233, Order of the Eastern Star. She graduated from Appalachian State University and earned her master’s degree in education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Jeanette Bruner Bell
Oct 8, 2026
GREENSBORO — Ira Jeanette Bruner Bell, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital. Born December 17, 1931, in Hickory, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Carl Bruner and Annie Marie Goodson Bruner.
In addition to her parents, Jeanette was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years, Joseph Luther...
Dean Demar Outen
Oct 5, 2026
Mr. Dean Demar Outen, 62, of Belews Creek passed away October 5, 2026. He was born March 14, 1964 at Fort Benning, Georgia to the late Berry Eugene Outen and Frances Louise Outen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Dayna Outen; and a nephew, Victor Hardy. Mr. Outen was a member of Welcome...
John Alfred Simmons
Oct 5, 2026
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ELKIN – Mr. John “Alfred” Simmons, 86, of Grassy Fork Road passed away peacefully, Monday, October 5, 2026 at Yadkin Nursing Center. He was born January 17, 1940 in Surry County to the late Hillery and Mamie Mae Draughn Simmons.
Mr. Simmons retired with over 40 years of service from Chatham Manufacturing in Elkin, and worked several years with Sprinkle Tire...
Mattie Lou Porter
Oct 4, 2026
EAST BEND - Mrs. Mattie Lou Porter, 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 04, 2026. Mrs. Porter was born January 23, 1932, in Forsyth County to Inez Hairston. She was the oldest member of New Patterson Grove Faith Church. Mrs. Porter enjoyed baking the most delicious desserts, growing beautiful flowers, bowling for a...
Vivian Leigh Royall
Oct 4, 2026
Hamptonville – Mrs. Vivian Leigh Royall, 80, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026 peacefully at home. Vivian was born August 24, 1946 in Surry County to the late Lake and Madonna Messick Pardue.
She was married to her devoted husband, Hubert “Bud” Royall for 60 years. She was also a talented hairdresser for many years in the community and was known...
John Wayne Dinkins
Oct 4, 2026
Mr. John Wayne Dinkins, 79, of Clemmons, North Carolina, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Born on April 6, 1947, in Roanoke, Virginia, John was the beloved son of the late Carl Mitchell Dinkins and Virginia Conner Dinkins. He grew up in Yadkin County, North Carolina, where he attended Yadkinville High School. Following graduation, John proudly...
Selene Jeanette Serrano Vargas
Oct 3, 2026
Selene Jeanette Serrano Vargas, de 50 años, nacida en Acayucan, Veracruz, México, falleció el 3 de octubre de 2026 en Jonesville, Carolina del Norte.
Selene era el alma de las fiestas y una de esas personas cuya presencia podía iluminar todo un lugar. Su hermosa sonrisa era inconfundible, pero aún más inolvidable era la alegría que había detrás de ella. Amaba...
Dorothy "Ma" Ann Glass Anderson
Oct 2, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy "Ma" Ann Glass Anderson, 79, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Wilkes County on June 23, 1947 to Harvey and Mittie Glass.
Dorothy was a devoted and loving mother, grandma, and sister. She worked at Chatham’s for many years before retiring and helping her son on the farm....
Cynthia Dusek Beaty
Oct 1, 2026
Mrs. Cynthia Dawn Dusek Beaty, 65, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026.
She was born November 4, 1960 in Huntsville, Alabama to Wilfred Henry Dusek and Ruby Nell Nolan Dusek. She was preceded in death by her mother. Mrs. Beaty was a member of New Covenant Church in Mt. Airy. Cynthia loved yard work, from picking strawberries and blueberries to enjoying...
Ruth Childress Carrigan
Sep 28, 2026
Mrs. Ruth Childress Carrigan, 89, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026. She was born March 9, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late John Ervin Childress and Myrtle McCollum Childress. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Lucille Caudle, Roxie Allgood, Wilma Childress, David Childress, William Ray Childress, and John Childress. Mrs. Carrigan enjoyed...
Dwain Jones
Sep 27, 2026
Dwain Gray Jones, 66, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the 27th of September, 2026. He was born to Bobby and Wanda Jones on April 2nd, 1960. Dwain had a love for the Lord and showed this by being an active member of the Reynolda Church Congregation. He loved spending time and playing with his granddaughter, “Amazing...
Ruby Brandon Brendle
Sep 27, 2026
Mrs. Ruby Nell Brandon Brendle passed away Sunday, September 27, 2026. She was 88.
She was born November 12, 1937 in Yadkin County to the late Arthur and Mattie Jester Brandon. She graduated from Boonville High School as valedictorian. In 1960, she married Ben Shore Brendle.
Ruby was well-known for owning and operating The Hairstyling Shop for thirty-five years. She was a...
Rebecca Jan Bauguess Hall
Sep 26, 2026
Rebecca “Jan” Bauguess Hall, 58, of Jonesville, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Jan was born in Elkin to the late William David and Rosa Lee Bauguess. Jan loved helping others, spend time with her kids and grandkids and loved the Lord. She would light up any room she walked into. Jan would give her last dime to help...
Marilynn Louise Winters Adkins
Sep 23, 2026
Hamptonville – Marilynn Louise Winters Adkins, 80, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026. She was born February 3, 1946 in Surry County to the late Ernest Winters and Opal Hanes Winters.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Denzel Gerald Adkins; son, Denzel Adkins; brothers, Jay Lee Winters, Charles “Bud” Winters. She is survived...
Paul Dana Coleman
Sep 20, 2026
Paul Dana Coleman, 81, of Hamptonville, North Carolina, passed away on September 20, 2026.
Paul was born June 15th, 1945, in Wilkes County and was a long-time member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Windy Gap. He spent much of his life working as a Tyson grower. More than his work, however, he will be remembered for the things that brought...
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