The title “coroner” evokes thoughts of dead bodies and autopsies, but for the most part they’re both far away from dealing with death. Collins, who previously worked for Yadkin County Emergency Management, has seen his fair share of dead bodies — just not in his role as coroner.

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James (Slim) Collins previously worked for Yadkin County Emergency Management.

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While the Bladen coroner takes home a small salary, other county coroners don’t. James “Slim” Collins, the Yadkin County coroner, has served in the office since 2006, and jokes that he’s lost money being the coroner.

James has served as Yadkin County coroner since 2006.

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“I’m sort of the odds and ends guys that people go to,” he said. Collins has also helped people who have been looking for death certificates or other death-related documents. In most cases, he just refers them to the Medical Examiner’s Office.

Helps people seeking death certificates or related documents by referring them to the Medical Examiner’s Office.

- Helps people seeking death certificates or related documents by referring them to the Medical Examiner’s Office.

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As of April 6, 2026, James (Slim) Collins did not have a website or any information online.

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James (Slim) Collins

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James works at the Yadkin County government.

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James Collins is the county coroner for Yadkin County. He works at the Yadkin County government.

James 'Slim' Collins is currently Yadkin County Coroner. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.