Obituaries
Norlan Thomas Holcomb
Nov 20, 2025
Mr. Nolan Thomas Holcomb, age 77, of Jonesville, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born on November 23, 1947, in Surry County to the late Robert and Glenda Mae Luffman Holcomb. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Holcomb was a dedicated member and deacon at Welcome Home Missionary...
Amy Jo Wagoner Mickle
Nov 8, 2025
Mrs. Amy Jo Wagoner Mickle, age 68, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her residence. She was born on June 27, 1957, to Harold Lee and Billie Jo Alexander Wagoner.
She enjoyed doing cross-stitch and needlepoint crafts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Mickle.
Survivors include: her sons, Michael Fletcher and wife Sabrina...
Justin Matthew Dowell
Nov 6, 2025
Justin Matthew Dowell went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 6, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Matthew was a devoted husband, a proud and loving father to four beautiful children, a cherished son of Christ, and a...
Ola Blevins
Nov 6, 2025
Ola Mae Bostic Blevins passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at Chatham Nursing and Rehab in Elkin, NC.
She was born in Surry County to William Ledbetter and Ida Mae Woodruff Bostic on August 31, 1932. She started working at Duke Power at the age of 16 while still in high school. She retired in 1987 at the age of...
Kelly Timothy Hinson
Nov 6, 2025
Mr. Kelly Timothy "Tim" Hinson, age 78 of State Road, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2025, at his residence.
Tim was born on October 9, 1947, in Surry County to Kelly and Eunice Bullington Hinson. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. He enjoyed golfing, camping, and riding his motorcycle.
In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in...
Roy James Johnson Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
Roy James Johnson Jr., of Dolores, Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his devoted family. Born in Ohio to Roy James Johnson Sr. and Eva Mae Sheets Johnson, Roy was a man of deep compassion, quiet strength, and unwavering generosity.
He carried the values of his upbringing with...
Jo Ann Sams
Nov 4, 2025
Jo Ann Sams, age 84 of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin.
Jo Ann was born on October 11, 1941, in Surry County to William Clade and Clara Shelton Sams.
In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her brothers, Hassell Sams, Wayne Sams, and Jesse Sams, sister, Clara Nelson, and...
Bertie G. Norman
Nov 4, 2025
Mrs. Bertie G. Norman, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Mrs. Norman was born December 21, 1933, in Surry County, to A.C. and Myrtle Durham Gentry.
Mrs. Norman was a longtime and faithful member of Benham Baptist Church until her health declined. Bertie worked for Johnson Brothers Trucking in her early career and then...
Charles Perry Burchette
Nov 2, 2025
Charles Perry Burchette, age 83, of Ronda, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home.
Mr. Burchette was born on February 10, 1942, in Wilkes County to Charles E. and Kate Alee Caudill Burchette.
The United States Postal Service employed Mr. Burchette for many years. He was a dedicated member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon...
Larry Earnest Tilley
Nov 1, 2025
Larry Earnest Tilley, 86, of Elkin, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Born in Wilkes County on January 20, 1939, he was the son of Clyde Wilson Tilley and Ruby Hemric Tilley.
Larry was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and served his country in the National Guard. He owned and operated TA...
Jason Dean Jordan
Oct 31, 2025
Mr. Jason Jordan, 52, of Roaring River, entered his eternal home early on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born in Wilkes County on March 21, 1973, to Charles and Geraldine Billings Jordan.
Jason was a dedicated and cherished husband to Brandi, and a loving father to his daughters, Brea and Laci. He was happiest spending time with his girls, whether...
Richard Neal Lineberry
Oct 31, 2025
Richard Neal Lineberry, 73, of Elkin, died on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pulaski, Virginia, on January 21, 1952, to Garnett and Dora Jennings Lineberry.
Richard proudly served for 20 years in both the United States Air Force and the National Guard. Following his military service, he dedicated three decades of his career...
William "Steve" Day
Oct 20, 2025
William Steven “Steve” Day, 78, of Elkin, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his devoted family. Born on December 23, 1946, in Forsyth County, he was the son of David L. Day and Mozelle Burchette Bauguess .
Steve graduated from East Wilkes High School in 1965 and went on to study Business at Forsyth Tech....
Larry Wayne Hall
Oct 20, 2025
Larry Wayne Hall, 63, of Elkin, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center. Born in Mercer County, West Virginia, on May 5, 1962, he was the son of Alton Phillips and Beatrice Vannoy Phillips.
Larry was passionate about hunting, fishing, camping, and working on cars, and he also cherished spending time...
David Dwight Vanhoy
Oct 17, 2025
David Dwight Vanhoy, age 75, died in his beloved home in Hays, NC, with his wife Gail by his side, on Friday, October 17, 2025. David was born in Yadkin County in 1950 to Hubert Parks Vanhoy and Mary Mozelle Vanhoy. He attended Starmount High School and Wilkes Community College. He worked for 30 years at Candle Corporation of America,...
Billy Charles Lyons
Oct 10, 2025
Billy Charles Lyons, age 90, of Jonesville, passed away peacefully at his home on October 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Surry County to Hugh Clifton Lyons and Minnie Clementine Holbrook, Billy lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he dedicated himself to his country with honor. Billy...
Bridget Mason Henderson
Oct 8, 2025
Bridget Mason Henderson, 73, of Jonesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville. Born in Surry County on July 16, 1952, she was the daughter of Creston Monroe Mason and Grace Mae Whitley Mason.
Bridget was a graduate of George Washington High School, class of 1970, and Averette College, class of 1974. She...
Rosemary Lineberry Smoot
Oct 5, 2025
Rosemary Lineberry Smoot, 67, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born January 11, 1958, in Wilkes County to James Lineberry and Jessie Holcomb Lineberry.
Known affectionately as Rose, she was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother whose greatest joy came from spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents,...
Betty Crouse Holsclaw
Oct 5, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jo Crouse Holsclaw, age 74, of Rural Hall, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mrs. Holsclaw was born on June 19, 1951, to Ernest Paul and Ima Mae Hinson Crouse in Elkin. She was a member of Gid Branch Baptist Church and was a loving grandmother.
Mrs. Holsclaw was preceded in death by her husband,...
Roger Dale Guyer Sr.
Oct 4, 2025
Roger Dale Guyer, age 78, of State Road, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Surry County on February 25, 1947, he was the son of DG Junior Guyer and Helen Mae Holbrook Guyer.
Mr. Guyer was a dedicated member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren...
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