Obituaries

William Wayne Whitaker

William Wayne Whitaker

Dec 4, 2025

Whitaker

BOONVILLE – Mr. William Wayne Whitaker passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was born April 26, 1957 in Yadkin County to the late William D. “Bill” Whitaker and Shirley Todd Whitaker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his uncles, Ray Whitaker, Verne Harrison, Delma Todd, Lincoln Todd, Wilbur Todd, Walden Todd, Charles Miller;...

Linda Adams Angell

Linda Adams Angell

Dec 4, 2025

East Bend – Linda Adams Angell, 83, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. She was born October 5, 1942 to the late Samuel Jesse and Bertha Hardy Adams of Yadkin County NC. Linda loved the Lord and was a long-time member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church. Linda was preceded in death by Mickey Gene Angell, her beloved husband of fifty...

Mark Taylor Brown

Mark Taylor Brown

Dec 2, 2025

YADKINVILLE — Mr. Mark Taylor Brown, 70, of Helton Road, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin. Born November 10, 1955, in Yadkin County, Mark was the son of the late Jack Brown and Minnie Ruth Arnold Brown.

Mark was a man of steady hands, a generous spirit, and a heart that never...

Belinda Johnson Miles

Belinda Johnson Miles

Dec 1, 2025

YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Belinda Johnson Miles, 75, of Ashton Court, entered her heavenly home on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on December 25, 1949, in Wilkes County to Jack Johnson, Sr. and Marie Minton Linderman.

A proud graduate of North Wilkes High School’s Class of 1968 and of Appalachian State Teachers College in 1972, Mrs....

Sudie Louise Barfield Wright

Sudie Louise Barfield Wright

Dec 1, 2025

Sudie Lousie Barfield Wright, Age 86, of Yadkinville North Carolina passed away at her home peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Sudie was born November 3, 1939 in the China Grove community near Chadbourn, North Carolina. She entered this world in a small shanty on a sawmill owned by her mother’s family – A humble beginning that would shape her lifelong...

Linda Kay Hylton Bobbitt

Linda Kay Hylton Bobbitt

Dec 1, 2025

Yadkinville – Linda Kay Hylton Bobbitt, 79, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025. She was born May 30, 1946 in Floyd County, VA to the late Ferry Hylton and Elizabeth Odell Andrews Hylton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Martin Bobbitt; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her...

Dewey Lee Mounce

Dewey Lee Mounce

Nov 29, 2025

Dewey “Lee” Mounce passed away on Saturday, November 29, at Mountain Valley Hospice in Yadkinville. He was born November 28th 1943 in Boonville to Abram Dewey Mounce and Beulah Jester Mounce, Lee was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Jane Heath. He is survived by the love of his life, Virginia Sizemore Mounce, with whom he joyfully...

Neil Allen Padgett

Neil Allen Padgett

Nov 27, 2025

Mr. Neil Allen Padgett, 88, originally from Tampa, Florida, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was born in Hillsborough County, Florida on February 25, 1937 to Jacob Byron Padgett and Marguerite Thompson Padgett. Neil was a member of Bibleway Baptist Church in Boone, NC. He worked with Florida Fishery and Wildlife Conservation for many years, where he enjoyed...

Gregory "Gus" Paul Habowski

Gregory "Gus" Paul Habowski

Nov 27, 2025

Mr. Gregory “Gus” Paul Habowski, 71, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was born in Portage County, Ohio on April 4, 1954 to Walter John Habowski and Rosemary Cafero Habowski. He served in the United States Army. Gus was a SP5 (Sergeant), worked as a missile launcher mechanical/high power radar, and served in the 1st Battalion, 2nd Air...

Pam Sneed Rosensteel

Pam Sneed Rosensteel

Nov 26, 2025

Mrs. Pam Sneed Rosensteel, 59, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. She was born in Yadkin County on November 28, 1965. Pam liked going to flea markets, street fairs, and shopping for shoes. She was very good at playing many different kinds of games between cards to computer games. Pam really loved being outdoors, going for walks on the...

Bonnie Rae Benge

Bonnie Rae Benge

Nov 24, 2025

Mrs. Bonnie Rae Hull Benge of Jonesville, age 85, went peacefully in the early morning hours of November 24, 2025 to meet her Lord, Jesus Christ. Bonnie is now with Jesus and all her loved ones that met Jesus before her. Bonnie was born on September 24, 1940 in Surry County. She was a loving, kind, caring, and humble person....

Bulmaro Benitez Vega

Bulmaro Benitez Vega

Nov 23, 2025

Bulmaro Benitez Vega, 88, passed away on Sunday, November 23 at his home. Bulmaro was born in Guerrero, Mexico to the late Leandro Benitez and Benita Vega.

In addition to his parents, Bulmaro was preceded in death by his siblings, Bardo, Consepcioń, Margarito, Jose and his two sons, Raúl and Alfredo.

Those left to cherish Bulmaro’s memory is his wife of 70...

Teddy "Ted" Brooks Canup

Teddy "Ted" Brooks Canup

Nov 23, 2025

Mr. Ted Brooks Canup, 85, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025. He was born August 18, 1940 in Kannapolis, NC to the late Herman and Ella Canup.

Mr. Canup was retired from Marsh Furniture Company in High Point with 35 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Pam Johnson Canup; children, Shaun Safrit (fiancé April Price), Kim...

Lela Elizabeth Dobbins Parker

Lela Elizabeth Dobbins Parker

Nov 23, 2025

Lela Elizabeth Dobbins Parker, 80, was called home to be with her Lord on November 23, 2025, while at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice House in Dobson. She was born on November 19, 1945, to the late John Frank Dobbins and Adeline Hutchens Dobbins. Lela lived her entire life in the Courtney area off of Old Stage Road, Yadkinville.

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Kathy Ann Shore

Kathy Ann Shore

Nov 22, 2025

Kathy Ann Shore, 78, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1947, in Forsyth County to the late Gorrell Shore and Irene Garnett Shore.

In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Shore.

Those left to cherish Kathy’s memory include her sons, Shannon Williard (Maggie) and Walter Williard, Jr., grandchildren,...

Clyde R Hardy

Clyde R Hardy

Nov 21, 2025

Clyde R. Hardy

July 31, 1954 – November 21, 2025

Jonesville, NC –

Mr. Clyde R. Hardy, 71, of Howell School Road, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Born July 31, 1954, in Iredell County, he was the son of the late Joe and Anne Eller Hardy.

Clyde was a man of quiet strength and remarkable...

Laura Carolyn Crabb

Laura Carolyn Crabb

Nov 20, 2025

Laura Carolyn Buelin Crabb, 74, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Carolyn was born on May 7, 1951, in Wilkes County to the late, William Roscoe Buelin and Julie Florence Macy Buelin.

Carolyn was a founding member of United Fellowship Church where she remained as a devoted member. She was known as everyone’s “Meemaw” and a caring heart for everyone...

Elaine "Lillie" Bell

Elaine "Lillie" Bell

Nov 17, 2025

Elaine “Lillie” Bell passed away on the 17th of November, 2025. She was born on June 10th, 1953, to the late Virgil and Zaddie Long. Elaine had a deep love for her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them whenever she could. She also enjoyed reading and solving crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in death...

James "Jimmy" Sanford Brown

James "Jimmy" Sanford Brown

Nov 16, 2025

Mr. James “Jimmy” Sanford Brown, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born in Yadkin County to the late Bart and Ila Brown. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Oliver, and his only child, Bart Brown. Surviving are his devoted wife of 58 years, Brenda; his brother, Steve...

LaRue Hemric

LaRue Hemric

Nov 15, 2025

Mr. Stephen LaRue Hemric, 60, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was born September 6, 1965 to Stephen Gregg Hemric and Terri Burgess Hemric. He was preceded in death by his father Gregg Hemric and a brother, Robert Cody Hemric. LaRue retired from Lowe’s Home Improvement after serving 37 years in various roles at multiple Regional Distribution Center locations....