Obituaries
William Roland Vanhoy
Jul 3, 2026
Vanhoy
YADKINVILLE - Mr. William Roland Vanhoy, 89, of Shacktown Road passed away Friday, July 3, 2026. He was born February 23, 1927 in Yadkin County to the late Willie Parks and Bessie Rachel Ireland Vanhoy.
Mr. Vanhoy was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving during the Korean War on the USS Midway and USS Coral Sea. He was a...
Dorothy "Dot" Ann Ratledge
Jul 3, 2026
Dorothy Ann Davis Ratledge
February 8, 1933 – July 3, 2026
Dorothy Ann “Dot” Ratledge, 93 was born to the late Howard “Alco” and Beulah Brann Davis. She was a lifelong resident of the Enon Community. Dot was a faithful member of Enon Baptist Church for many years and was active in different church committees while her health permitted. In earlier years...
Johnnie Lee Ireland
Jul 3, 2026
The greatest storyteller has drunk his last “Old Bob”—if you know, you know.
Johnnie Lee Ireland (almost 91 years of life) passed away surrounded by his clan on 07-03-2026. He was born to James and Hattie Wooten Ireland.
Known as Johnnie Lee, John Lee, Gran Gran, Juan Leo, Uncle John, Smurf, or simply John, he was a loving husband, a wonderful son-in-law,...
Tina Marie Caudle
Jul 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Tina Marie Mullis Caudle
With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Tina Marie Caudle, who peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on July 1st, 2026, after a courageous and grace filled battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family and the comfort of...
Sharon Kaye Robertson
Jul 1, 2026
Sharon Kaye Robertson went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 1st, 2026. She was born on the 26th of September, 1956, to Charles and Sue Mikles. Sharon had a love for the Lord and enjoyed spending her time reading her bible. She was a member of Forbush Friends Meeting and contributed greatly to the church. She had...
Lynn Marie Heiden Messick
Jun 30, 2026
Lynn Marie Heiden Messick, 71, passed away in peace surrounded by those who loved her Tuesday, June 30, 2026. She was born March 2, 1955 in Fairfield County, Connecticut to the late William “Bill” Heiden and Leslie Joan Sabine Heiden.
She leaves her legacy through her loving family husband, Bobby Graham Messick, Jr.; three sons, Beau (Freda) Messick, Mason Messick, Jesse...
Helen Bragg Mabe
Jun 30, 2026
Helen Bragg Mabe, 92, of Yadkinville, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at her home. Helen was born on April 12, 1934, in Summers County, West Virginia to the late, Caley Cecil Bragg and Alice Bertha Wills Bragg. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband of...
William Randall "Randy" Mullins
Jun 29, 2026
William Randall “Randy” Mullins, 59, of Yadkinville, NC, passed away peacefully on June 29th, 2026.
Preceded in death was his father, William Herman Mullins, Jr.
He leaves behind his mother and step father, Willa Dean and Jim Hall; three sons, Jarrett Mullins (Jessica), Brock Mullins, Peyton Mullins (Sydney); grandchildren Connor and Hadleigh Mullins, and Braxton Mullins; two dogs, Chloe and Piper.
He was...
Mary Pearl Caudill Crabb
Jun 28, 2026
Mrs. Mary Pearl Caudill Crabb, 69, passed away Sunday June 28, 2026 at High Point Medical Center. She was born December 28, 1956 in Wilkes County to the late Andrew Dan Caudill and Rose Edna Elizabeth Brooks Caudill. Mary was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Jonesville and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. In addition to her parents,...
Kathleen Dalton Speaks
Jun 27, 2026
Yadkinville - Mrs. Kathleen Dalton Speaks, 91, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026 at her home. She was born December 6, 1934 in Iredell County to the late Onnie and Rena Dalton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Hubert Speaks; and son, Hubert Jeffery Speaks. Mrs. Speaks was a faithful member of Friendship...
Joan Kuhnow Simpson
Jun 26, 2026
Mrs. Joan Kuhnow Simpson, 82, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 27, 1943 to William Kuhnow and Ethel Serviss Kuhnow. She graduated from Grover Cleveland High School. Following high school, she went to St. John’s University and graduated with a degree in mathematics. After moving to North Carolina, Joan worked at...
Rebecca Ann Miller Gentry
Jun 26, 2026
Mrs. Rebecca Ann Miller Gentry, 85, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. She was born in Yadkin County on November 1, 1940 to Troy Miller and Gladys Taylor Miller. Ann graduated from East Bend High School in 1959. She worked at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for several years until her daughter, Kim, was born, and then she worked at...
Brenda Todd Reavis
Jun 25, 2026
Brenda Todd Reavis, age 81, of Alcoa, TN, passed away peacefully at home on June 25, 2026.
Brenda was born April 17, 1945, to Luther and Pearl Todd of Yadkinville, NC. She attended school in Yadkinville and was valedictorian of her graduating high school class. Brenda then attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) where she graduated cum laude...
Dorothy Louise Hutchins Lynch
Jun 23, 2026
Dorothy Louise Hutchins Lynch, 81, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The family will have a private memorial service at a later date.
Steve Arrants Randolph
Jun 22, 2026
Mr. Steve Arrants Randolph, 66, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026. He was born January 24, 1960 in Hillsboro, Florida to the late Bobby Arrants Randolph and Maxine Ross Bivins. Steve enjoyed riding motorcycles, sports, and he attended Recovery Church as his health permitted. He is survived by his sisters, Lynda (Benny) Carter, Sandy Eldridge; nieces and nephew, Melissa Macemore,...
Benjamin "Ben" Evan Edwards
Jun 21, 2026
Mr. Benjamin “Ben” Evan Edwards, 44, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was born September 23, 1981 in Grayson County, Virginia to Carolyn Dalton Edwards and Eddie Edwards. Ben enjoyed watching and participating in all types of sporting events. He loved fishing, traveling, and cruising on cruise ships. He is survived by his mother Carolyn (Michael) Shockley; sisters Jennifer...
Bettie Angell Luper
Jun 21, 2026
Luper
East Bend - Mrs. Bettie Mae Angell Luper, 82, of Macedonia Road passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born April 10, 1944 in Yadkin County to the late John T. and Mary Johnson Angell.
Mrs. Luper was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. She worked several years as a beautician in the area, and...
Pamela Willard Fulk
Jun 19, 2026
Written By Pamela Fulk Herself:
June 19th, 2026, Pamela Willard Fulk departed this earth for her heavenly home. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jennifer Lynn Willard, her mother, Louise Garrison Willard, and her father, Wade Worth Willard Sr.
Survivors include husband Alvin Reece Fulk; brother Wade W. Willard Jr. (Denise); special niece Felicia Bennett Riddle and her nephew Zane...
Bobby Lee Howell
Jun 19, 2026
Boonville – Bobby Lee Howell, 57, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026. He was born May 8, 1969 in Yadkin County to the late Gilbert Howell and Mary Ruth Porter Howell. He is survived by his son, Rodney Howell; four grandchildren; brothers, Leroy Howell, Kevin (Tonia) Howell, Gilbert (Adriana) Howell; and several nieces, nephews and other family members. A Celebration...
Billy Reece Brandon
Jun 19, 2026
Billy Reece Brandon, 92, passed away peacefully, June 19, 2026, at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Born on July 19, 1933, Billy lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family, and a love for the outdoors.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Peril Reece Brandon and Eula Ester Brandon Hutchens; his siblings, Jessie Brandon Hutchens, Bobby...
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