Obituaries
Rev. James E. "Jimmy" Mahan
Jan 13, 2026
Mahan
HAMPTONVILLE – “To God be the Glory, Great Things He has Done” On Tuesday January 13, 2026, Rev. James Edward “Jimmy” Mahan, 81, of Brown Road passed away peacefully at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. He was born January 9, 1945 in Raleigh, West Virginia to the late Homer Lee and Zala Atkins Mahan. Rev. Mahan worked as...
Roger Barry Ray
Jan 11, 2026
Monroe – Roger Barry Ray, 63, passed away January 11, 2026. He was born February 3, 1962 in Wilkes County to the late John Howard Ray and Virgina Higgins Ray. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Ray. He is survived by his daughters, Alissa Ray, Gabrielle Hennessey; grandchildren, Leland and August;...
Ann Poindexter Dull
Jan 8, 2026
Mrs. Ann Poindexter Dull, 79, passed away January 8, 2026. She was born April 7, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charlie Frank Poindexter and Bertha Mae Thomlinson Poindexter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Gene Dull; and her sister Wanda Hall. Mrs. Dull enjoyed playing bingo, watching Nascar racing, and...
Ola Mae Blevins
Jan 8, 2026
Ola Mae Blevins passed away on January 8, 2026, to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born on March 19th, 1930, to the late Grady and Minnie Marion. Ola loved her family above all else and was a great mother figure to her family. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with them. Ola also enjoyed spending her time...
James "Shane" Whitaker
Jan 8, 2026
Lewisville – James “Shane” Whitaker, 53, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026. He was born August 23, 1972 in Forsyth County. Shane was fun loving, outgoing and always enjoyed an afternoon on the golf course, he graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and loved watching the “Tarheels” play any type of sport. He worked for N.C. Farm Bureau as an insurance...
Noah Leon Wooten
Jan 7, 2026
Mr. Noah Leon Wooten, 88, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. He was born in Yadkin County on April 22, 1937 to Pride Wooten and Lola Wooten. Leon retired from AT&T. Following retirement, he picked up many different “second careers”, his most recent was working for Doub Excavating. Leon enjoyed spending time at the lake and watching sports. His...
Randy Swaim
Jan 6, 2026
Randy Swaim, age 66, passed away peacefully at home on January 6, 2026, after a prolonged illness. He was born on March 25, 1959, to the late Rev. Stephen Swaim and Greta Vestal Swaim. Randy is survived by his brothers, Stevie Swaim (Vanessa) and David Swaim; his very special niece, Katelyn Swaim; and his nephews, Adam Swaim and Josh Swaim...
Joseph Randal Boyer Jr
Jan 6, 2026
Mr. Joseph Randal Boyer Jr., 76, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born July 17, 1949 in Mount Pleasant, PA to the late Joseph Randel Boyer Sr. and Sarah Poorbaugh Boyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bud Boyer. Mr. Boyer enjoyed hunting, fishing, and he loved going to Mt. Croshan...
Hazel Clement Pendry
Jan 3, 2026
Hazel A. Clement Pendry, 88, of Boonville, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at her home. Hazel was born on July 7, 1937, to the late Avery Clement, Jr and Virginia Angel Clement. She was a longtime member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church where she faithfully attended. Hazel was known for her beautiful yard that portrayed her love for...
Ray William Hudspeth
Jan 3, 2026
East Bend – Ray William Hudspeth, 83, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 3, 2025. He was born October 21, 1942 in Yadkin County to the late Lonnie Reece Hudspeth and Rosa Stokes Hudspeth.
Ray was known as the working man whether at his job or at home. He dedicated 35 years to RJ Reynolds (Archer). After retiring, Ray was a force...
Ronda Lee Brown
Jan 2, 2026
Ronda Lee Brown, 86, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at SECU Hospice Center of Yadkin. Born June 6, 1939, Ronda Lee was the son of the late Conard Martin Brown and Bonnie Matthews Brown. He married Kay McCormick on June 6, 1958. Ronda Lee lived in Yadkin County most of his life and in addition to Ronda Lee,...
Donald W. Kirkpatrick
Jan 1, 2026
Donald Wesley Kirkpatrick, 89, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. Don was born to the late Wesley Albert Kirkpatrick and Ruth Lena Dye Kirkpatrick in Chicago Illinois.
Don was a real people person. He was known for striking up conversations with total strangers and all feeling like they’ve known each other for years. He loved western...
Peter Adelbert Hauser
Dec 31, 2025
Yadkinville – Peter Adelbert Hauser, 65, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025. He was born February 18, 1960 in Yadkin County to the late Edward Junior Hauser and Mary Slater Hauser. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sons, Shane Hauser, Dustin Glass; and brother-in-law, Rex Buelin. He is survived by his wife, Gina...
William "Bill" Elijah Clarkson
Dec 28, 2025
Mr. William “Bill” Elijah Clarkson, 91, passed away on December 28, 2025. He was born on August 14, 1934 in Jackson County, Ohio to the late William Abner Clarkson and Mary Humphries Clarkson. Bill was a member of Courtney Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, socializing with family and friends, and playing bingo. Bill was the oldest...
David Eisenhower Brown
Dec 28, 2025
David Eisenhower Brown passed away on the 28th of December, 2025. He was born to the late Benjamin Fletcher Brown and Beulah Gardner Brown on the 8th of May, 1952 – the first baby born at the new Hoots Memorial Hospital in Yadkinville. David was a lifelong farmer and spent many years cutting timber with his brothers and brother-in-law. He...
Patsy Bell Driver
Dec 26, 2025
Patsy Bell Driver, 89, of Yadkinville, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jim (Joann) Carter; several brothers and sisters; children, Michael Driver, Ronnie Driver, Jane Thomas, and Bobby Yarboro; granddaughter, Brandi Thomas; grandson-in-law, Keith Queen; and special friend, Gray Shore. Surviving are her...
Mitchell "Ray" Nixon
Dec 26, 2025
Mitchell “Ray” Nixon, age 79, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Fancy Gap, Virginia.
Ray was born on April 10, 1946 in Molly, North Carolina to the late Roy Arthur Nixon and Lela Watson Nixon. He spent the first part of his life growing up in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, before later residing in Yadkinville, North Carolina and later Fayetteville,...
Magdalene Huffman
Dec 25, 2025
Magdalene Huffman passed away on the 25th of December, 2025. She was born on April 1st, 1937 to the late Leonard and Ola Stokes. Magdalene had a green thumb and showed it by working in her flower garden. She had many other enjoyments like watching television and listening to old gospel music. She had a love for animals, especially birds...
Donna Gish Bowman
Dec 24, 2025
Donna Gish Bowman, 69, of Yadkinville died unexpectedly on the afternoon of Christmas Eve 2025. God must have needed another Christmas angel. Donna was born in Little Falls, MN to Donald and Dorothy Gish on October 14, 1956. Donna cherished her family and adored her granddaughter, Mackenzie. Donna loved the beach, Peanuts with her favorite character being Snoopy, along with...
Dorothy Transou Bryant
Dec 24, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy “Dink” Transou Bryant, 93, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was born October 7, 1932 to the late Russell and Jettie Carter Transou. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Harold Johnson “Dusty” Bryant; her sister, Agnes Hayes; her brothers, Turner Transou, Bob Transou, and Frank Transou. Mrs....
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