Obituaries

Doris Park Luffman

Doris Park Luffman

Jul 5, 2025

Doris’s Prayer: Oh Lord, take this food for the nourishment of my body and my body to your service. In the Early hours of Sunday Morning. Doris received a new body to serve her Lord and Master Jesus Christ. She ran her race and fought a good fight. She is not gone we just cannot see her. Mrs. Doris a...

Jimmy Roger Combs

Jimmy Roger Combs

Jul 4, 2025

Mr. Jimmy Roger Combs, age 75, of Elkin, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. His family, a source of strength and love, was always by his side. He was born in Surry County to the late Billy and Mary Bryant Combs.

Jimmy, a member of Union Hill Baptist Church, was a man...

Allan Dietz

Allan Dietz

Jul 3, 2025

Mr. Allan Clifford Dietz, age 88, of State Road, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mr. Dietz was born January 23, 1937, in Winston-Salem, to Albert C. and Mary Elizabeth Holleman Dietz.

Mr. Dietz was a graduate of North Carolina State University and owned and operated Dietz Construction Company. He attended Flat Rock Baptist Church when he was...

Phillip Don Runyon

Phillip Don Runyon

Jul 1, 2025

Phillip Don Runyon, age 75 of Roaring River, passed away, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his home.  

All services are private.

Mary Ann Colbert Johnson

Mary Ann Colbert Johnson

Jun 28, 2025

Mrs. Mary Ann Colbert Johnson, age 78, of Traphill, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Mrs. Johnson was born on January 22, 1947, in Surry County to Manlath “Doc” and Philena Joines Colbert.

Mrs. Johnson was a member of Old Roaring River Baptist Church. In her professional career, she worked for Sprint, Brendle’s,...

Christina Elizabeth Pyron

Christina Elizabeth Pyron

Jun 27, 2025

Christina Elizabeth Lines Pyron, 61, of Ronda, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family.

Born in Cecil county, Maryland, on June 12, 1964, Christina was the beloved daughter of William Morgan Baker and the late Nancy Jacques Lines. She was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, a gifted artist, and an extraordinary...

Rebecca Sparks Poplin

Rebecca Sparks Poplin

Jun 22, 2025

Mrs. Rebecca Raye Sparks Poplin, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her residence. Born on October 25, 1944, in Wilkes County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Clifton and Juanita Hooper Sparks.

Rebecca was a devoted and longtime member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where she faithfully served as choir director for an inspiring fifty...

Chuck Holcomb

Chuck Holcomb

Jun 20, 2025

Chuck Holcomb, age 70, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville.

Chuck was born December 16, 1954, in Surry County to Bud and Lorene Tucker Holcomb. Chuck was of the Christian faith. He was a member of the Elkin Rescue Squad for over 50 years. Chuck loved putting together model rockets and blasting them off.

He is...

Wanda Faye Luther

Wanda Faye Luther

Jun 20, 2025

Wanda Faye Luther, age 69, of State Road passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro.

Wanda was born July 10, 1955, in Surry County to Kape and Kathleen Luffman Haynes. She was of the Baptist faith. Wanda loved making jewelry and enjoyed reading. She was an animal lover and loved her dogs, Polo, Chloe and Bella. She...

Ransom Vandale Wood

Ransom Vandale Wood

Jun 20, 2025

Mr. Ransom Vandale Wood, age 85, of Elkin, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 20, 2025.Ransom was born December 22, 1939, in Wilkes County to Joe and Pheba Durham Wood. Ransom was known by many in the community for his kind and gentle nature. He loved his farm animals and farmed every chance he had. He was...

Charles Sidney Gilreath

Charles Sidney Gilreath

Jun 18, 2025

Dr. Charles Gilreath died on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, just six months shy of his 90th birthday. “Doc” to most of you, he was husband to his wife, his “Angel”, Lelia for 67 years. He was dad to his daughters Terri and Holli, Papa to his grand-daughter Julie and great-grandson, Cooper.

Doc was a Chiropractic Physician for 61 years and worked...

Elizabeth Faye Hutchinson

Elizabeth Faye Hutchinson

Jun 17, 2025

Faye Royall Hutchinson, age 82, of Traphill, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Atrium Health Pineville Hospital in Charlotte. Faye was born in Alleghany County on June 19, 1942, to Kelly Edward Royall and Blanche Edwards Royall.

Faye was a member of Elk Spur Baptist Church and a charter and faithful board member of the Traphill Fire Department. She also...

Harry David Peterson II

Harry David Peterson II

Jun 14, 2025

Harry David Peterson II, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist University Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Harry was born in Danbury, Connecticut, on May 22, 1947. He was the son of the late Harry David Peterson Sr. and Gertrude Frances Peck Peterson.

Harry had a gift...

Wayne Pardue

Wayne Pardue

Jun 9, 2025

Mr. Harvey Wayne Pardue, age 86, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center. Mr. Pardue was born in Wilkes County on September 9, 1938 to the late Harvey Weston and Ruby Johnson Pardue.

Wayne retired from Celanese Corporation as a lab tech after 33 years. He was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove...

Raymond William Walls

Raymond William Walls

Jun 8, 2025

Mr. William Raymond Walls, age 95, of Abingdon, VA, and formerly of Roaring River, NC, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 8:05 p.m.

Mr. Walls was born February 1, 1930, in Wilkes County, NC, to the late James Oscar Walls and Florence Nan Pruitt Walls. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro, NC.

In addition to...

Brittany Couch Ferguson

Brittany Couch Ferguson

Jun 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Brittany Leeann Couch Ferguson

December 5, 1986 - June 6, 2025

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Brittany Leeann Couch Ferguson a beautiful woman whose vibrant free spirit, kind heart, and contagious smile lit up every room. She left us on June 6th, 2025 far too soon but never forgotten.

Brittany was full of life—outgoing, resilient, and...

Betty Ann Hamby

Betty Ann Hamby

Jun 3, 2025

Mrs. Betty Fitzsimmons Hamby, age 93, of State Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Betty was born on December 1, 1931, in Baltimore, Maryland, to James and Edith Burkemon Fitzsimmons. She was a devoted member of Center Baptist Church and found joy in life’s simple pleasures. Betty loved watching her...

Brenda Kay Mounce White

Brenda Kay Mounce White

Jun 1, 2025

Brenda Kay Mounce White went to be with her Savior on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem; she was surrounded by her loving family.

Brenda was born in Surry County to Kearney and Nell Wall Mounce. She loved her flower garden, took great care of her home, was active in her community,...

Mr. Gayle Autry Bauguess

Mr. Gayle Autry Bauguess

May 31, 2025

Mr. Gayle Autry Bauguess, age 87 of Traphill, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bauguess was born in Wilkes County on August 10, 1937, to William Click and Nancy Ethel Bauguess.

Gayle retired from K-Mart in Elkin after 15 years of service as store manager. He was a member of Stoney Ridge Baptist Church. He...

Lucy Sparks Anthony

Lucy Sparks Anthony

May 20, 2025

With deep love and cherished memories, the family of Lucy Lillian Sparks Anthony announces her peaceful passing at the age of 83, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, Stella Mae and Jasper Sparks, as well as her beloved sister, Lorene Simmons, and brother-in-law Henry Simmons.

Born September 30, 1941, Lucy lived a life marked by...