Obituaries in North Wilkesboro, NC

Larry Hampton Wyatt of McGrady, North Carolina, lost his battle with cancer on December 26, 2025. Born April 5, 1958, he is preceded in death by his parents, Ray Hampton Wyatt, and Allie Virginia Wingler, and his brother Kenneth Ray Wyatt.Larry is survived by his beloved partner of 30 years, Karen ...

Leslie Blake Sebastian, age 68, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025. He was born December 9, 1957, in Manatee County, Florida to Jacob Vestal “J.V.” and Patricia Wheeler Sebastian. He loved his family, friends, and his pups. Being a chef, he loved to cook and had been a chef a...

Arvis “Clinton” Hamby, age 78, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at Atrium Health-Wilkes Medical Center. Born November 22, 1947, in Wilkes County to Arvis and Texie Hawkins Hamby. Clinton was a US Army Vietnam Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death b...

Rhoda Jean Bryan Billings, 88, of Raleigh, North Carolina and formerly of Lewisville, North Carolina and Wilkesboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on December 29, 2025.Rhoda was born the fourth of six siblings on September 30, 1937, in Wilkesboro to Thomas...

Barry Douglas Mitchell, age 71, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Woltz Hospice Home. Born March 19, 1954, in Wilkes County to Steve White and Texi Combs Mitchell. He was a member of Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church. Barry loved dogs, racing, and working with his hands d...

Malakai Worth Davis went to be with Jesus one week after he graced this earth, on 12/29/25. In such a short life, he had a massive impact. In a sudden, tragic event, on the 26th, Malakai stopped breathing and due to the lack of oxygen, passed away on the 29th. He was in no pain, he was made as comfo...

Ms. Carole Jean Johnson Lovette age 80 of Wilkesboro passed away Saturday January 3 2026 at Rose Glen Manor. Funeral services will be held at 1100 AM Thursday January 8 2026 at ReinsSturdivant Chapel with Pastor Joey Moore Mr. Austin Lovette and Mr. Matt Lovette officiating. The family will receive ...

Mr. Lee Winfree Taylor age 82 of Wilkesboro passed away Tuesday December 30 2025 surrounded by his family at Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistWilkes Medical Center. A Celebration of Life service will be held 200 PM Saturday January 10 2026 at Arbor Grove Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Susan Pillsbur...

Mr. Garry Rayvaughn Spears age 82 of North Wilkesboro passed away Sunday January 4 2026 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 100 p.m. Saturday January 10 2026 at Flint Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Souther and Rev. Mitchell Johnston officiating. Burial with Military Honors by the Un...

Mrs. Willa Mae Smithey Waddell age 92 of North Wilkesboro passed away Monday January 5 2025 at Atrium HealthWake Forest BaptistWilkes Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 200 PM Thursday January 8 2025 at ReinsSturdivant Chapel with Rev. Joel Blevins officiating. Entombment will be in Sceni...

Brenda Louise Waddell Johnson, age 80, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born December 14, 1945, in Wilkes County to James McKinley Waddell, Sr. and Gladys Lucille Sparks Waddell. Brenda’s love was her grandchildren. She was preceded in dea...

Joyce Evelyn Gilley Houck, age 84, of Millers Creek, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Atrium Health-Wilkes Medical Center. Mrs. Houck was born October 30, 1941, in Ashe County to Will Noel and Edna Miller Gilley. Joyce loved her grandchildren, going on cruises, and flowers. She was prece...