Sharon Kay Love Walker
Sharon Kay Love Walker, 67, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Atrium Health-Winston Salem. She was born March 25, 1959, in Groveport, Ohio, to Evie and
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Ronnie Wayne Roten
Ronnie Wayne Roten, 73, of Millers Creek, died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his home. He was born June 6, 1953, in Wilkes County to Paul Bill and Margie Eller
Bennett 'Ben' Harmon Nance
Bennett “Ben” Harmon Nance, 80, of North Wilkesboro passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at his home.
David Bruce Walsh Jr.
David Bruce Walsh, Jr., 61, of Boomer passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Amorem Hospice Home in Hudson.
Draft Ronda budget ups tax rate, water fees
Ronda’s proposed fiscal 2026-27 budget increases the town’s property tax rate by one cent and makes Ronda water more expensive.
Wallace named grand marshal of Window World 450
One of the greatest short-track racers in NASCAR history will help usher in a new chapter of excitement on July 19 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, with NASCAR Hall of Fame
Child abuse with serious injury charged in Ashe
Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell on Wednesday, June 10, announced the arrest of a man and woman on one count each of felony child abuse with serious injury in
Another publication merits happy birthday
RALEIGH — In a few short weeks we will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Its approval by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia was a seminal moment
Carlee Virginia Eddy
Carlee Virginia Eddy, 93, of North Wilkesboro, left her earthly home peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, surrounded by her children at the age of 93. Carlee was born March
John Henry Saunders
John Henry Saunders, 85, of North Wilkesboro passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Joel Timothy ‘Joey’ Caudill
Joel Timothy “Joey” Caudill, 64, of Millers Creek passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Carolyn Laws Irwin
Carolyn Laws Irwin, 74, of Simpsonville, S.C., wife of 21 years to Amos Irwin, was called home on June 3, 2026.
Claudius 'Claude' Edmond Johnston Jr.
Claudius “Claude” Edmond Johnston Jr., better known as “Jr.” and “PawPaw,” passed away peacefully at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson on June 5. He was 93
Judy Ellen Whitley Warren
Judy Ellen Whitley Warren, 83, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Rose Glen Manor. Born on March 8, 1943, in Wilkes County, she was the daughter
Marilyn Elizabeth Peterson
Marilyn Elizabeth Peterson peacefully passed away on June 1, 2026, with her children Monica and Rick Sorenson by her side. Marilyn was born on July 8, 1942, in Sacramento, Calif.,
Budget okayed with more cuts, additions
The Wilkes County commissioners made more spending cuts and additions Monday night before unanimously approving a fiscal 2026-2027 budget that keeps a 42-cent tax rate and uses $4.16 million of
Wilkesboro rate still 46¢; concerts cut
The Wilkesboro Town Council unanimously approved the town’s 2026-27 budget on Monday, leaving the property tax rate unchanged at 46 cents per $100 of valuation.
North Wilkesboro budget keeps 41¢ rate
The North Wilkesboro commissioners unanimously approved a fiscal 2026-27 budget with a tax rate of 41 cents per $100 of property valuation, the same as the prior year, on June
Betty ‘Irene’ Whittington Blackburn
Betty “Irene” Whittington Blackburn, 91, of Purlear, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at her home. Irene was born March 27, 1935, in Ashe County to Clarence Everette and Vetra
Betty Ann Greer Taylor
Betty Ann Greer Taylor, 95, of Wilkesboro passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist — Wilkes Medical Center.
Rachel Johnson Rhoades
Rachel Johnson Rhoades, 90, of McGrady, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at Wilkes Health & Rehab Center. Mrs. Rhoades was born April 23, 1936, in Wilkes County to Ruby
Kenneth A. Anderson
Kenneth A. Anderson, age 91, of Todd, North Carolina, and formerly of Abbott Road, Bradford, Penn., passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at home after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s
Margaret Ann Stone Call
Margaret Ann Stone Call, 87, of North Wilkesboro, died Monday, May 25, 2026, at her home. She was born April 11, 1939, in Wilkes County to the late James E.
John Andrew Johnson Jr.
John Andrew Johnson, Jr., 97, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at his home.