Obituaries in North Wilkesboro, NC

Tammy Renae Welch, age 63, of Lansing, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at her home. She was born January 20, 1963, in Ashe County to John Stephen and Lois Janette Welch. Tammy was very gifted and enjoyed quilting and crocheting. She loved her family and her dogs. She was preceded in death by ...

Grover Cleveland Harrell, age 83, of Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home. Mr. Harrell was born October 16, 1942, in Bladen County to Jesse and Alma Carter Harrell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his spouse, Jan Harrell; sister, Bonnie Beacham; and b...

Loretta Faye Mitchell Martin “Mammy” lost her fight against cancer January 27th, 2026, she fought hard all the way to the end. But her body was just too tired and Jesus called her home. Loretta Faye Mitchell Martin was born September 27, 1948, to Luther Mitchell and Texie Combs Mitchell, in Wilkes C...

Karen Vea Call, age 63, of McGrady, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Atrium Health Wilkes Medical Center. Born July 25, 1962, she was the daughter of Coy Clay and Chessie Call. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her fiancé, Larry Wyatt, sister, Debra Call, brothers, Tim Ca...

Barbara Joann Maloney Nicholas, age 78, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Wilkes Health & Rehab Center. Barbara was born July 28, 1947, in Essex County, New Jersey to James and Mary Csaszar Maloney. Barbara belonged to the Drum Corp in high school and loved rock and...

Donna Anderson Lassiter, age 65, of Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026. She was born September 14, 1960, in Wilkes County to Harley and Ella Mae Staley Anderson. Donna loved arts and crafts, visiting Stone Mountain, and reading her Bible. She was preceded in death by her parents, and g...

Arthur Stevenson McCord III, age 70, of Boomer, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was born in Mecklenburg County to Arthur Stevenson McCord II and Elaine Gladden McCord. He enjoyed motorcycles, music and the Green Bay Packers. Arthur was preceded in death by his parents....

Patsy Ruth Brewer McLean, age 83, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, 21 years after her husband and they loved each other very much. Born March 13, 1942, in Wilkes County to Charlie and Bevel Higgins Brewer. Patsy was a member of Little Mtn. Baptist Church. She loved her fami...

John Henry Church, age 71, of North Wilkesboro, passed away, Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home.  Born on April 11, 1954, in Wilkes County to Ronald and Margaret Bumgarner Church.John was a member of Middle Cross Baptist Church.  He worked for Ray's King Burger and later wor...

Richard Ray Harvin, age 73, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at his home. He was born January 31, 1952, in Tarrant County, Texas to Albert Kenneth and Ethel Hoover Harvin. Mr. Harvin worked for the Rainbow Center and fostered countless children in Wilkes County. He loved...

Christine Lovette Johnson, age 57, of Roaring River, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Christine was born December 22, 1968, in Wilkes County to Don Cameron and Brenda Royal Lovette. She was a very strong-willed woman. She loved her grandchildren and they were h...

Rex Junior Royal, age 85, of McGrady, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home. Mr. Royal was born December 9, 1940, in Fayette County, West Virginia to Raymond Glen and Effie Ellis Royal. Rex loved his grandbabies, racing, old cars, and listening to old country music. He was preceded in d...