Dateline: Bakersville, NC

Johnny Wayne Yelton, age 63 of Bakersville, NC passed away January 22, 2022. He was a native of Mitchell County, NC. Johnny enjoyed football and all sports.

Survivors include his mother Betty McKinney, two nephews; Brian and Chris Buchanan, and one niece Felecia Yelton.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 2:00PM in the chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with Reverend Todd Ayers officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30PM until 2:00PM. Interment will follow the service at Green Young Cemetery.

Henline - Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the Family.