Obituaries
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
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
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
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....
Vienna Johnson
Nov 14, 2025
Mrs. Vienna Blanche Rains Johnson, 87, passed away in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born on March 2, 1938, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the late Evan Conrad Rains and Saima Elizabeth Keranen Rains. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Laura R. Shell and Adele R. Authier, and...
Robie Gibson
Nov 14, 2025
Robie Swaim Gibson passed away on the 14th of November, 2025. She was born on November 28th, 1958, to Tommy Swaim and Magdalene Huffman. Robie loved riding motorcycles and attending cruise-ins and car shows. She also had a passion for music and enjoyed listening to it at any opportunity.
Robie was preceded in death by her father, Tommy Swaim, and her...
Jason Patrick Stimpson
Nov 13, 2025
Jason Patrick Stimpson passed away on the 13th of November, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 9th, 1980, to Herbert Junior and Patsy Stimpson. Jason had many enjoyments in life. He was a talented angler and loved fishing whenever he could. He also loved racing his RC cars and had a passion for drawing.
He was...
Lorene Eldreth
Nov 10, 2025
Lorene Eldreth, 103, was born on March 12, 1922 to the late Eula Osborne Eldreth and Fleming Eldreth and passed away on November 11, 2025.
Miss Lorene is survived by her brother, Allen Eldreth and sister-in-law, Dorothy Wooten Eldreth, three nieces, Diane E. Keaton, Vanessa (Dean) E. Sisk and Karen (Brad) E. Dinkins.
Proceeding Lorene in death was both her parents and...
Robert Monroe Mayes
Nov 8, 2025
Mr. Robert Monroe Mayes, 78, of Boonville, NC passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center in Yadkinville, NC.
Robert was the son of the late Thad Monroe and Irene Mayes, and he was raised in Cana, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jacob Mayes, and his sisters,...
Dorothy Sheek Hutchens
Nov 8, 2025
YADKINVILLE- Ms Dorothy Ruth Sheek Hutchens, 91, of Old Stage Road passed away peacefully Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Yadkin Nursing Center. She was born November 5, 1934 in Yadkin County to the late Joseph Howard and Esther Priscilla Owens Sheek. Ms Hutchens worked several years as a custodian with Courtney Elementary School before owning her own house cleaning service....
Tompall Scott Smith
Nov 5, 2025
Mr. Tompall Scott Smith, 56, passed away on November 5, 2025. He was born on November 10, 1968 in Forsyth County to the late James Washington Smith, Sr. and Janette Morrison Honeycutt. Tompall was very passionate about cars and enjoyed working on them. He also loved a good Country Style Steak from Debbie’s Snack Bar in Hamptonville. Most importantly, he...
Rev. Betty Baldwin Haynes
Nov 5, 2025
Rev. Betty Baldwin Haynes 87, of Millers Creek, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Westwood Nursing and Rehab in Wilkesboro, N.C.
Betty was born in Wilkes County on April 11, 1938, the daughter of the late Rev. H.A. Baldwin and Para Lee Davis Baldwin. She was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, and the Berean School of the Bible,...
Alvin Eugene Renegar
Nov 5, 2025
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YADKINVILLE- Mr. Alvin Eugene Renegar, 79, of Patterson Mill Road passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at his home. He was born June 9, 1946 in Yadkin County to the late Luther B. and Linda Myers Renegar. Mr. Renegar worked several years at Unifi, Inc. but was a tobacco farmer for most of his life. He was always working...
Rose Bell Soots
Nov 4, 2025
Yadkinville - Rose Bell Soots, 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was born on July 15, 1937 in Wilkes County to the late Charles Bell and Pearl Byrd Bell. Rose never met a stranger and if you were lucky to meet her, you would be friends forever. She loved Jesus, her family, her church, and her pastor.
In...
Linda Strausser Queen
Nov 2, 2025
Mrs. Linda Strausser Queen, 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025 after many years of declining health. She was born in Pennsylvania on September 2, 1956 to Louis Allen Strausser, Sr. and Barbara Jones Mayes. Linda was in a bad car wreck at the age of 20, which caused her a lifetime of many challenges. Despite the battles...
Roy Verne Harrison
Oct 31, 2025
Roy “Verne” Harrison went to be with his Lord and Savior on the 31st of October, 2025. He was born on July 20th, 1935, to the late Montgomery and Maddie Harrison. He was a life-long member of Center United Methodist Church, where he loved singing in the choir. Verne was very active in his community, being a member of the...
Leonard Lee Brown
Oct 30, 2025
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, Leonard Lee Brown passed away at his home in Yadkinville, North Carolina, on October 30, 2025, at the age of 94.
Leonard was a life-long resident of Yadkin County. He was born on May 22, 1931 to Jacob Foy Brown and Dollie Calloway Brown in the North Oak Ridge community and he lived...
Sheila Hutchens Royal
Oct 30, 2025
Shelia Hutchens Royal passed away on the 30th of October, 2025. She was born on December 26, 1966, to Dorothy and Rufus Hutchens. She was a long-time member of Grapevine Baptist church. In addition to her father, Shelia was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Karen Ford. Shelia is survived by her loving husband, Stephen Royal; son, Evan Royal; sisters,...
Julie Annette Lambert
Oct 30, 2025
Ms. Julie Annette Lambert, 49, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, October 30, 2025. She was born in Iredell County on February 17, 1976 to Pamela Kay Barnard and Don Lambert. Julie worked at Lowe’s Home Improvement for 25 years, where she most recently was a work force management specialist. She enjoyed going on vacations, especially to Pigeon...
Judy Jane Miller
Oct 29, 2025
Yadkinville – Judy Jane Miller, 85, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025. She was born December 16, 1939 in Yadkin County to the late James Anderson Miller and Georgie Mae Baity Miller. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Margaret Bates, Virginia Reavis; brothers, James “Bud” Miller, David Miller, and Bill Miller; special...
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