Obituaries
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....
Helen Stewart Adkins
Dec 22, 2025
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YADKINVILLE - Mrs. Helen Lee Stewart Adkins, 80, of Country Club Road passed away peacefully Monday December 22, 2025 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born May 29, 1945 in Iredell County to the late Harley and Katherine Frances Lowman Stewart. Mrs. Adkins retired from Unifi, was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church and enjoyed taking care...
Brenda Weatherman Walker
Dec 20, 2025
Mrs. Brenda Jane Weatherman Walker, 81, peacefully passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Walker was born July 22, 1944, in Yadkin County to the late Richard “Toby” and Ora Mae Weatherman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gwyn Walker; and her sister, Texie Lou Weatherman Inscore. Brenda enjoyed playing...
Kaitlyn Ashtyn Sealey
Dec 20, 2025
Kaitlyn Ashtyn Sealey, 32, went to be with her Lord on December 20, 2025. She loved all creatures, big and small and loved all outdoor adventures. Kaitlyn could take anything apart and put it back together, she would proudly say she learned this from her dad, Eddie. She was always a creative child, from a very young age. Kaitlyn loved...
Margaret Ann Salmons Cartner
Dec 19, 2025
Mrs. Margaret Ann Salmons Cartner, 87, of Lone Hickory Road, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 19, 2025, passing peacefully at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.
Margaret was born on July 8, 1938, in Yadkin County to the late James Harley Salmons and Lillie Cockerham Salmons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Petra Saucedo Fermin
Dec 19, 2025
Petra Saucedo Fermin, 75, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Petra was born on April 29, 1950, in Mexico to the late Pedro Saucedo Perez and Josefina Aguirre.
Those left to cherish Petra’s memory include her husband, Hector Fermin, seven children, Maria Victoria Landra, Elvira Fermin, Taurino Fermin, Javier Fermin, Ranferi Fermin, Epimaco Fermin, Jose Marcelo Fermin and numerous grandchildren,...
Monty Gale Harris
Dec 19, 2025
Mr. Monty Gale Harris, 70, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1955 in Yadkin County to the late Clyde Clifton Harris and Evelyn Grant Harris. Monty was a faithful believer in Jesus Christ. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior in 2012 where he then became a...
Janet Lynn Weavil Dickens
Dec 18, 2025
Mrs. Janet Lynn Weavil Dickens, 63, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1962 in Forsyth County to the late Henry Ray Weavil and Janice Carolyn Reid. Janet grew up watching racing and loved going camping and kayaking with her sister. She also enjoyed riding on the boat and riding four-wheelers. She was a...
Wilma M. Sherrill
Dec 18, 2025
Former State Representative Wilma M. Sherrill died December 18, 2025 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Yadkin County and was the daughter of William Hardy and Mozell Johnson Money who preceded her in death along with her brother W. Darry Money, numerous aunts, uncles and grandparents. Wilma is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jerry...
Jimmy Darrell Revels
Dec 16, 2025
Mr. Jimmy Darrell Revels, 56, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in his home. He was born on July 12, 1969 in Yadkin County to Jimmy Lee Revels and Mary Speaks Revels. Jimmy was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where he was active with the youth.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his wife, Amy Revels; father,...
Deborah Karen Clemensen Swaim
Dec 16, 2025
Hamptonville – Deborah Karen Clemensen Swaim, 74, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 with her husband, sons, and daughters-in-law at her side, after a brief battle with leukemia. She was born in the Bronx, New York to the late Erik Rudolf and Kaethe Duin Clemensen. After moving to Virginia, she met her husband Dean. As a dedicated Navy wife, Deborah...
Michael Ray Combs
Dec 16, 2025
Mr. Michael Ray Combs, 60, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. He was born on January 24, 1965 in Surry County to the late Rufus Ray Combs and Claudia Spicer Combs. Michael enjoyed trout fishing, cooking BBQ, and going camping at Stone Mountain. He worked for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture for 27.5 years. He was also proudly...
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