Obituaries

Peggy Miller Wiles

Peggy Miller Wiles

Aug 1, 2026

Peggy Helen Miller Wiles, age 89, of Yadkinville, N.C. took her heavenly flight to her eternal home from Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, during the early hours on August 1, 2026. A special thank you to all her new and past caregivers, as her journey with dementia took its toll over the last five years of her life. It has...

Linda Gail Wagoner

Linda Gail Wagoner

Jul 30, 2026

Linda Gail Wagoner went to be with her Lord and Savior on the 30th of July, 2026. She was born to the late Frank and Lyndell Lewis on May 21st, 1942. Linda had a love for the Lord and her church family. She was a long-term member of Monticello Baptist Church and played piano around all the churches of Iredell...

Bobby Miller Hauser

Bobby Miller Hauser

Jul 28, 2026

Psalm 91:1 "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty."

YADKINVILLE – Mr. Bobby Miller Hauser, 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on November 14, 1935, in Yadkin County, Bobby was the son of the late...

Joseph Luther Bell, Sr.

Joseph Luther Bell, Sr.

Jul 27, 2026

Greensboro – Mr. Joseph Luther Bell, Sr., 99, passed away peacefully at the NC State Veterans Home on July 27, 2026. Luther was born in Hamptonville, NC on May 11, 1927, to the late Hugh Shadrick Bell and Lillian Miller Bell. In addition to his parents, Luther was preceded in death by his daughter, Felicia Dawn Bell, and his brother,...

James "Coot" Anderson Dobbins

James "Coot" Anderson Dobbins

Jul 27, 2026

James "Coot" Anderson Dobbins 81 of Harmony NC departed this life on Monday July 27th 2026 after a lengthy illness.

James was born on April 24, 1945, in Iredell County, North Carolina to the late Dock Holmes and Ruth Patterson Holmes, he was a lifelong resident of Harmony NC who attended Iredell County schools. From an early age, he learned the...

Gilbert Wayne Hemric

Gilbert Wayne Hemric

Jul 26, 2026

Gilbert Wayne Hemric, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at Duke University Medical Center.

Born on January 10, 1947 in Yadkin County, Gilbert was the son of the late Henry Jackson Hemric and Ethel Calloway Hemric. On June 15, 1968, he married Caroline Bunton Hemric. They were blessed with two children, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, all of...

Willie Edward Jackson

Willie Edward Jackson

Jul 24, 2026

Willie Jackson “Jay”

Willie was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Anne Jackson; his beloved grandmother, Ruby Lee Jackson; and his aunts, Fannie Jackson and Joanne Jackson. Though they departed before him, their love, wisdom, and traditions remained with him throughout his life, and their memories continue to be honored by those they leave behind.

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He leaves to cherish...

Jerry Ann Wooten Underwood

Jerry Ann Wooten Underwood

Jul 24, 2026

Mrs. Jerry Ann Wooten Glass Underwood, (82) of Longtown Road, Yadkinville, passed away on July 24th 2026. She was born December 18, 1943, in Yadkin County, Jerry Ann was the only daughter and the first born of the late Roy Franklin Wooten and Martha Jane Brown Wooten of Center Road, Boonville. Jerry Ann dedicated many years of service to Hanes...

Coleman Robert Watts

Coleman Robert Watts

Jul 22, 2026

Watts

EAST BEND - Rev. Coleman Robert Watts, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He was born September 3, 1940 in Buncombe County, NC. He was the son of Rev. Berry R. Watts and Ruby Pinkerton Watts. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, James R. Watts, and a brother, Hugh...

Christian Meguel Dickens

Christian Meguel Dickens

Jul 22, 2026

Dickens

HARMONY – Mr. Christian Meguel Dickens, 56, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at his home. He was born July 28, 1969 in Iredell County.

Chris loved his Harley Davidsons, hunting, fishing, shooting guns and just loving life. He was employed as a welder with C.S.I for many years and had a wealth of great friends there.

Chris was preceded in death...

Joseph "Joe" Christopher Gordon

Joseph "Joe" Christopher Gordon

Jul 21, 2026

Mr. Joseph “Joe” Christopher Gordon, 40, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He was born in Yadkin County on May 16, 1986 to Joey Gordon and Jennifer Steelman Wohlrab. Joe attended Appalachian State University, where he was working toward his bachelor degree in computer science and was employed as an automation engineer. During his time in college, he worked full...

Glenda B. Shore

Glenda B. Shore

Jul 20, 2026

Mrs. Glenda B. Shore, 84, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. She was born June 13, 1942 to Woodrow and Iva Barnette. Glenda worked as a certified nursing assistant for many years and truly enjoyed helping others. She spent a lot of her time watching birds and doing arts and crafts. Glenda loved the outdoors and loved to go...

Gray Mullis

Gray Mullis

Jul 19, 2026

William “Gray” Mullis 73, of Yadkinville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 19, 2026.Gray was born on August 4, 1952, to the late Benjamin Kimball Mullis and Lillie Mae Tulbert Mullis.Gray lived a life defined by hard work, kindness, unwavering faith, and a deep love for his family and friends.In addition to his parents,...

Grace Marie Bryant Reinhardt

Grace Marie Bryant Reinhardt

Jul 18, 2026

Grace Marie Bryant Reinhardt, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was born on June 11, 1935, in Surry County to the late Herman Bryant and Viola Kromholz Bryant.

Grace was a lifelong member of Longtown Community Church where she led youth choir and was an active member of the United Methodist Women’s group. She worked with her sister at...

Hunter Wayne Gilmore

Hunter Wayne Gilmore

Jul 17, 2026

Mr. Hunter Wayne Gilmore, 19, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 17, 2026. Hunter was born July 24, 2006 in Surry County to Clint Daniel Gilmore and Rebecca Michelle Carter Gilmore. Hunter was a loving son, brother, grandson, and friend to all that knew him. He was a country boy at heart. Hunter loved fishing, riding 4 wheelers, and working on...

Ricky Allen Cranfill

Ricky Allen Cranfill

Jul 16, 2026

Mr. Ricky Allen Cranfill, 72, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026. Ricky was born April 26, 1954 in Yadkin County to the late Thomas Allen “TA” Cranfill and Rosa Mae Evans Cranfill. In his early years Ricky enjoyed thrift shopping, playing men’s softball and he loved hunting. Mr. Cranfill is survived by his sons, Jamie Cranfill, Nick Cranfill; grandchildren, Alyssa...

Judy Ann Brown Cook

Judy Ann Brown Cook

Jul 15, 2026

Mrs. Judy Ann Brown Cook, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Judy was born April 29, 1950, daughter of the late Burton Brown and Minnie Barker Brown.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Dewitt Cook, her sisters, Mattie Cranford and Cora Lee Dodson.

Judy is survived by her children, Shannon (Brian) Hopkins,...

Robin Denise Holt Tritt

Robin Denise Holt Tritt

Jul 14, 2026

Yadkinville – Robin Denise Holt Tritt, 64, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026. She was born March 13, 1962 in Forsyth County to William Douglas Holt and Jeanette Gough Holt.

Robin graduated from Forbush High School. She worked at Harris Teeter for 22 years.

In addition to her parents, she was also survived by her husband, Bruce Lee Tritt, Jr.; daughter, Amanda...

Minnie Sue Taylor Stanley

Minnie Sue Taylor Stanley

Jul 13, 2026

Stanley

SILOAM - Mrs. Minnie Sue Taylor Stanley, 83, of Atkinson Road passed away peacefully Monday, July 13, 2026. She was born July 10, 1943 in Surry County to the late Thurmond and Mabel Jenkins Taylor.

Mrs. Stanley worked for several years in the textile industry at various sites including Washington Mills. She then worked and retired with 20 years of service...

Terry "Randy" Baity

Terry "Randy" Baity

Jul 11, 2026

Yadkinville – Terry “Randy” Baity, 69, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026. He was born April 5, 1957 in Yadkin County to the late Clifton Hardin Baity and Geraldine Caudle Baity.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Douglas (Kathy L.) Baity; brother-in-law, Richard Redding. He is survived by his sister, Gale Redding;...