Obituaries in North Wilkesboro, NC

Thomas “Clate” Hincher, age 84, of Thurmond, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Hincher was born July 24, 1941, in Wilkes County to Samuel Washington and Mabel Adams Hincher. Clate enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, yard sales, and watching the sunset....

James “Gus” Augustus Miraglia of Millers Creek, peacefully fell asleep in Jesus on Monday, January 12th 2026, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 17th, 1953, in Bamberg, South Carolina.Gus was a hard worker who loved the outdoors, working with his hands, and telling others of his ...

Timothy Lee Walker, age 68, of Millers Creek, passed away, Monday, January 26, 2026, at his residence. He was born November 30, 1957, in Wilkes County to June Novella Hall Spears. Timothy enjoyed going to flea markets, watching Gunsmoke, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Will...

Teresa Owens Wyatt, age 69, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. She was born November 28, 1956, in Wilkes County to James Garfield and Sara Elender Church Owens. She was a 911 dispatcher for the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Department. Ter...

Michael Frank Bare, age 47, of Hays, passed away, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home. He was born August 20, 1978, in Wilkes County to Frank and Sheila Harrold Bare. Michael enjoyed listening to music, spending time with his family and his beloved pets. He was preceded in death by his spouse, ...

Mattie Elizabeth Johnson Marlow, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at Mountain Valley Hospice in Yadkinville, North Carolina.Mattie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was rooted in love for her family. She was known for her caring heart, gentle spir...

Josephine Watson Shomaker, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born on November 5, 1949, in Watauga County, she was a longtime resident of Ferguson, N.C.Josephine was a devoted mother to her three sons, Timmy, Tommy, and ...

Rodger Lee Mullins, Jr., age 58, of McGrady, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home. He was born March 25, 1967, in Harve de Grace, Maryland to Rodger Lee Mullins, Sr. and Helen Jeanie Henderson Mullins. Rodger was an avid outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his parents.He is survi...

Wilma Jane Nichols Edsel, age 86, of Moravian Falls, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at her home. Born on March 3, 1939, in Wilkes County, to Lundy and Bertha Walsh Nichols. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her spouse, Clate Mitchell Edsel, brothers, Harold Nichols, ...

Pearl Bailey Elledge, age 95, of Hays, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at her home. Born February 10, 1930, in McDowell County, West Virginia to Wheeler and Mary Sells Bailey. Mrs. Elledge was a member of Haymeadow Baptist Church. She loved her church and grandchildren. Pearl loved sewing, s...

Keith was born in North Wilkesboro on March 1st 1953. A lover of laughter jokes music and all things light Keith walked through this world with a full heart and a helping hand. Keith figured out the meaning of life early on in his years and lived it every day make one persons day a little better. K...

Mrs. Crystal Jennings Brenner age 51 formerly of Wilkesboro passed away December 20 2025 at her home. Memorial services will be held at 1200 PM Friday February 6 2026 with Rev. David Welborn officiating. The family will receive friends from 1115 PM until 1200 PM prior to the service at ReinsSturdiva...