Ricky Alvin Brooks, age 61, of 44 Brooks Road, Glade Valley, NC; passed away Friday, September 30th, 2022 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC. Ricky was born May 25th, 1961 in Alleghany County to the late Paul Samuel and Minnie Evans Brooks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Donnie Samuel Brooks. Ricky was a member of Mountain Top Baptist Church in Glade Valley where he served as a Deacon. Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Vickie...

Deanna Taylor Dixon, age 75, of 1644 Moravian Falls Road, Wilkesboro, NC and formerly of Sparta; passed away Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 at her residence. Deanna was born September 2nd, 1947 in Alleghany County to the late Dean and Jean Faircloth Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Sidney Taylor; a great-grandson, William James Shrader. She was a member of Osborne Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. She loved being a homemaker, gardening,...

COURTESY OBITUARY FOR THE FAMILY OF BONNIE MARIE LYON SHEPHERD AT GENTRY FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE IN YADKINVILLE, NC Bonnie Marie Lyon Shepherd, 86, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022.  Bonnie was born December 12, 1935 in Little Richmond Community of Surry County, NC to Victor “Edwin” and Grace Alice Corder Lyon. She graduated from Sparta High School in 1954 and was a member of First Baptist Church in Yadkinville.  Bonnie was a wife, mother, grandmothers, Cub Scout...

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT Linda Todd (born 1944 in Ennice, NC) of Matthews, NC went home to be with her Lord on September 19, 2022.  Survived by her husband of 60 years, Herbert Todd of the home.  Three children:  Jeffrey and Bunnie Todd of Ft Mill, SC; Joseph and Angela Todd of Matthews, NC; Jeanne and Bryan Swartwood III of Davidsonville, MD.  5 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.  Also survived by one Brother:  Mack and Martha Edwards of Ennice, NC and two...

William Dewey Hoppers, age 88, of Laurel Springs, NC; passed away Sunday, September 18th, 2022. Dewey was born September 12th, 1934 in Alleghany County to the late William Eddie and Carrie Rector Hoppers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joan Maines Hoppers; a brother, Thomas Hassell Hoppers; a sister, Imojean Weaver. He was a US Air Force Veteran, a member of Liberty Baptist Church and Sparta Masonic Lodge #423 AF&AM. Survivors include his son, William...

Steve Allen Joines, age 75 of Sparta; passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 8th, 2022 in Sparta. Steve was the Owner/Operator of the former Steve Joines Dairy in Sparta and was a member of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Cherry Lane. He was a native of Alleghany County, born October 5th, 1946 to the late John Everett and Madelene Sanders Joines. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Cothren; father-in-law, Odell Billings; brothers-in-law:...

Terry Leroy Arnold, Jr. age 55, of 1964 NC Hwy 18 N, Sparta, NC; passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Terry was born September 16th, 1966 in Galax, VA to Patricia Johnson Arnold Dixon and the late Terry Leroy Arnold, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Allen Arnold; two cousins: Derrick Crouse and Pam Arnold; aunt, Bonnie Arnold; mother-in-law, Mabel Parsons; brother-in-law, Lonnie Wayne...

Calvin Mitchell McKeel of Sparta, NC; died September 7th, 2022 at Grayson Nursing and Rehab in Independence, VA. No services will be held. Thomas Family Funeral Service is honored to be serving the McKeel Family. If you wish, online tributes may be extended to the family at www.thomasfamilyfs.com.

Ennice, NC: Mr. Rodney Sutton, Jr., age 81 of Lazy Branch Road passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service will be 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home Chapel in Benson. Revs. Dale Wallace and Brian Galyean will officiate. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Benson. Mr. Sutton was born April 16, 1941 in Sampson County to the late Rodney Sutton, Sr. and Ophelia...

Janet Poe Miles, born January 22nd, 1948 in Galax, VA to the late Virgil and Louise Poe, gained her wings September 1st, 2022 at her home surrounded by the love and care of her family. Janet was the second of six children and also the second in a long line of "J's", Junior, Janet, Judy, Johnny, Janie, and Jill. When she looked back at her childhood Janet was proud of having been able to help her Mom care for their family. By all accounts, she was a mischievous child, full of spirit,...