William Yancey

Joyce “Tootie” Ann Keffer (née Wise), age 88, of Walker, Minnesota, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.Joyce was born on September 2, 1937, in Kouts, Indiana, to Marion Henry and Emma Gertrude (Dilley) Wise. She was the ...

Timothy James Tim Ruck was born September 18 1960 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to James and Marie Ruck. He passed away February 2 2026 at the age of 65 at his residence in Curry Alabama after a long bout with physical illness. We honor the life of this man whose faith shaped every step he took and eve...

It is with great sadness that we announce Mr. Charles Slade 82 of 516 Hodges Dairy Road in Yanceyville North Carolina peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday January 30 2026 at SOVAH Health in Danville Virginia. Born on April 06 1943 in Caswell County North Carolina Charles was the cheris...

Mary Alice Jones 86 of Asheville NC passed away on Wednesday January 28 2026 at her sons home with her family by her side. Born October 31 1939 in Yancey County NC she was a daughter of the late Granville and Sarah Clawson. She retired in 1984 from Oakley Elementary School where she worked in the ca...

William Alexander Yancey, son of the late Alex Yancey and Hattie Smith Yancey was born October 10, 1951, in Granville County, North Carolina. He entered eternal life on December...

Alma Johnson Sprouse, 87, of Weaverville, NC, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.Alma was born in Yancey County on February 5, 1938 to her late parents, Floyd and Mae Elkins Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of ...

There are some men whose presence feels like homewarm steady familiar and always welcoming. Mitchell Elliott Walden age 71 was one of those rare souls. Surrounded by love he departed this life on December 3 2025 at his home in Matthews NC passing gently and peacefully from natural causes. Though his...

Joseph J. Beasley Sr. 76 of 23713 Williamson Road Dinwiddie VA affectionately known as "Papa Joe" peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday January 11 2026 at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center. He was the son of the late Deacon Leroy and Corine Beasley. He was preceded in death by his brothers Ul...