Obituaries

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.

A...

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....

Vienna Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...