Obituaries

Cynthia Pauline Bowers Wooten

Cynthia Pauline Bowers Wooten

Oct 21, 2025

Yadkinville - Cynthia Pauline Bowers Wooten, 91, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Known to her family and friends as Nana or Polly, she was born June 22, 1934, in Wilkes County to William and Augusta Spicer Bowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant brothers, Robert and James, brothers Claude,...

Glenn Lewis

Glenn Lewis

Oct 20, 2025

Mr. Oscar “Glenn” Lewis, 78, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025. He was born April 7, 1947 in Iredell County to the late Huey Glenn Lewis and Beulah Ellen Wagoner Callahan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Lewis; a daughter, Glenda Johnson; and a special friend, Alvis Brown. Mr. Lewis loved making...

Linda Freeman Edwards

Linda Freeman Edwards

Oct 20, 2025

Linda Freeman Edwards, 81, went to her Heavenly home on October 20, 2025. She was born on February 8, 1944 to the late John Wesley Freeman and Grace Crater Freeman. In addition to her parents, Miss Linda was preceded in death by her sons, Larry W Norman, Jr., and Stephen K. Schultz. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa Norman...

Pauline Boulay Sener

Pauline Boulay Sener

Oct 20, 2025

Pauline Boulay Sener, 85, passed away Monday October 20, 2025. She was born June 16, 1940 to the late Bertrand Boulay and Cecile Derosiers Boulay. Surviving are her husband Fredrick Charles Sener; children Pamela (Mark) Fulwider, Penelope (John) Peirce, Peter (Brenda) Peirce, Charles Sener; twelve grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sisters Cecile (Gerry) Carpentier, Rachael Swedinovich; brothers Bert (Georgette) Boulay, Dennis...

Darlis Jean Hauser Davis

Darlis Jean Hauser Davis

Oct 18, 2025

Darlis Jean Hauser Davis, 92, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025. Mrs. Davis was born July 16, 1933 in Yadkin County to the late John Neal Hauser and Dora Hauser. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Melvin Gray Davis. Surviving are her son Michael (Janet) Davis; grandchildren Amanda (Aaron) Mays; step grandchildren Brittany Thomas, Nikki (Jeremy)...

David Lee Vestal

David Lee Vestal

Oct 17, 2025

Mr. David Lee Vestal, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and a friend to many, entered into his Heavenly Home, at the age of 90, on Friday, October 17, 2025 following a short battle with cancer. He was born in Yadkin County on January 22, 1935 to the late Richard and Mae Ashley Vestal.

David was a member of Arlington First...

Wesley Steven Hauser

Wesley Steven Hauser

Oct 15, 2025

Wesley Steven Hauser

August 22, 1949 – October 15, 2025

Wesley Steven Hauser went to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on October 15, 2025.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Brenda Hauser; sons Joshua Hauser (Laura) and Jeremy Hauser, both of East Bend; and his cherished grandchildren Turner, Sarah, Tucker (Zoie), Taylor, Anna, Ashley,...

Nadalie Makye Norman Flynt

Nadalie Makye Norman Flynt

Oct 14, 2025

Nadalie Makye Norman-Flynt, 20, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was born December 24, 2004 in Forsyth County to her mother Shaneena Landry. Nadalie was a junior at High Point University with a very bright future ahead of her. She loved children and enjoyed babysitting. Nadalie was such a joy to be around and was never in a...

Sharon Kay Blevins

Sharon Kay Blevins

Oct 14, 2025

Ms. Sharon Kay Blevins, 67, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born in McDowell County, West Virginia on February 19, 1958 to Harry “Red” Julian Blevins and Ruby Eleanor Hall Blevins. She was well known in her small town of Welch, West Virginia. Sharon started working as a teller at First...

Michael Terry Tucker

Michael Terry Tucker

Oct 13, 2025

Mr. Michael “Mike” Terry Tucker, 59, of Surry County, passed away peacefully Monday, October 13, 2025 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. He was raised in Surry County, Michael was known for his love of classic cars, riding his Harley, and a great passion for Art work. He had a deep appreciation for the simple things in life...

Raleigh Barnard Welborn

Raleigh Barnard Welborn

Oct 12, 2025

Mr. Raleigh Barnard Welborn, 75, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025. He was born on July 2, 1950 in Watauga County to the late John Washington Welborn and Vivian Wood Welborn. Raleigh loved cars, sports and mowing his lawn. Most importantly, he loved his granddaughter, Taylor, and spending time with her.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Rilla Whitaker Fletcher

Rilla Whitaker Fletcher

Oct 10, 2025

Boonville, NC — Rilla Sue Whitaker Fletcher, a beloved lifelong resident of Yadkin County, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, after a lifetime devoted to her family, faith, and community.

Born July 7, 1930 in Yadkin County to the late Dwight and Joyce Jester Whitaker, Rilla grew up in Boonville and graduated from Yadkinville High School before earning her...

Velna Mathis Riggins

Velna Mathis Riggins

Oct 8, 2025

Velna Mathis Riggins

August 20, 1925 – October 8, 2025

Garner, North Carolina

Mrs. Velna Evaughn Mathis (Hensdale) Riggins, 100 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 after a serious fall in September. She was born on August 20, 1925 in Yadkin County to Bob Glenn and Nadie Shore Mathis. Velna was the first born of the couple’s 11 children.

In...

Richard Vernon Casstevens

Richard Vernon Casstevens

Oct 7, 2025

Hamptonville – Richard “Ricky” Vernon Casstevens, Jr., 75, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was born March 15, 1950 in Yadkin County to the late Richard Vernon Casstevens, Sr. and Jessie Long Casstevens. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Sue Moxley Casstevens; brother, Danny Casstevens. He is survived by his sons,...

Betty Pardue Milholand

Betty Pardue Milholand

Oct 5, 2025

Betty Pardue Milholand, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the 5th of October, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late John D. and Cornelia Pardue on the 28th of November, 1940. Betty was dedicated to her family and loved playing card games like rummy and go-fish. She was Richard Petty's biggest...

Priscilla Crater Lang

Priscilla Crater Lang

Oct 5, 2025

Priscilla Crater Lang, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family and leaves behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and devotion that will be cherished for generations to come.

Born on September 23, 1939, Priscilla was the daughter of George Lincoln Crater and Ruth Alva Hall. She dedicated...

Tom Poplin

Tom Poplin

Oct 2, 2025

Tom Poplin of Yadkin County and of Elkin died at his home on the 2nd of October, 2025. His death was hastened by a neurological condition caused by exposure to Agent Orange while serving in combat with the 101st Airborne Division in the Republic of Vietnam in 1968-1969.

His parents were Alta Wagoner Poplin and James Hazel Poplin of Bryant Road...

Bonnie Livengood Hampton

Bonnie Livengood Hampton

Oct 1, 2025

Bonnie Livengood Hampton, 83, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was born October 19, 1941 in Yadkin County to the late Jessie Savannah Livengood and Laura Lucinda Wilkins Livengood. She was a loving wife, mother, nana, and Grandma Bonnie. She worked for Sara Lee for 40 years. Bonnie is a breast cancer survivor of 38 years. She loved spending...

Nadine Daye

Nadine Daye

Sep 30, 2025

Ms. Nadine Daye, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born on March 4, 1936 in Wilkes County to the late Alta Daye Jester and John Harold Lowman. Family was her greatest joy. Nothing brought her more happiness than the time she spent with her children, grandchildren,...

Kathleen Swaim Adams

Kathleen Swaim Adams

Sep 30, 2025

Mrs. Kathleen Swaim Adams, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Yadkin Nursing Center. She was born on November 17, 1930, in Forsyth County to the late Melvin Swaim and Ethel Groce Swaim.

Kathleen dedicated many years of her life to serving others as a nurse at Lula Conrad Hoots Memorial Hospital in Yadkinville, Yadkin Nursing Center, and...