Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
Betty Lou Hopson Spooner
May 17, 2025
Betty Lou Hopson Spooner, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 17, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on October 9, 1941, in Atlanta, Georgia, to James and Birdie Hopson. Betty lived a life filled with faith, love, and kindness.
Betty Lou was attending Fall Creek Baptist Church in Jonesville, she found great...
Elizabeth Medley Youngquist
May 17, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth Medley Youngquist, 87, of Thurmond, NC, passed quietly in her home on May 17, 2025. Elizabeth married Frank Youngquist in 1957 and became a military wife. She was the mother of six children, grandmother of seven, and a great-grandmother of three.
Elizabeth had many passions in life. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening, canning, and puzzles. She was an avid...
Myrtle Ball Settle
May 17, 2025
Myrtle Ball Settle, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 6, 1936, in Buchanan County, Virginia, to James Harvey Ball and Maxine Lowe Ball.
Myrtle had a passion for sewing, creating beautiful pieces with skill and care. She found great...
Margaret H. Jordan
May 16, 2025
Mrs. Margaret Holcomb Jordan, age 91, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at her beloved home in Roaring River. Born on September 23, 1933, in Iredell County, Margaret was the cherished daughter of Kirkman and Cora Daniel Holcomb.
Margaret’s life was defined by faith, family, and unwavering kindness. A devoted member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church, she embodied the...
Tammy Burton Hemric
Apr 30, 2025
Tammy Sue Burton Hemric, age 56, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Tammy was born May 18, 1968, in Winston-Salem to Roy Thomas and Hester Hodges Burton.
Tammy loved animals and spending time with family, in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Troy Burton.
Survivors include her husband,...
Ronald "Ron" Williams
Apr 29, 2025
Mr. Ronald Dennis Williams, age 78, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He was born May 9, 1946 in Caldwell County to Raymond John “RJ” and Mary Watts Williams.
Mr. Williams was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Elkin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7794, and American Legion Post 114.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Michael Walters
Apr 27, 2025
Michael Dean Walters, born on July 19, 1963, in Yadkin County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Woltz Hospice Home on Sunday, April 27, 2025. Michael was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Raymond and Mildred Bryant.
A devoted member of Sparta Church of God in Sparta, North Carolina, Michael enjoyed attending services and spending time with his pastor, Doug....
Brian Todd Reavis
Apr 26, 2025
Brian Todd Reavis, 61, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. He was born on May 3,1963 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina.
He is survived by his daughter, Lauren Reavis and her partner, Brad Kirby; mother, Charlotte Reavis; sister, Terrian Carter (Scott); ex-wife, Tammy Combs; nieces, Jenna Church (Sebastian), Stephanie Holbrook (Alan), and Amber Johnson (Caleb); nephew Josh Greene (Melissa); and...
Louis "Yank" Proffitt
Apr 25, 2025
Louis Linwood “Yank” Proffitt passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Dunmore Plantation in Dobson. Born in Fluvanna County, Virginia, to Avis Jonson, Louis lived a long and full life marked by passion, dedication, and an unmistakable love for all things automotive.
For more than 35 years, Louis put his exceptional skills to work as a mechanic at Moody’s...
Denise Ruth Lafone
Apr 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denise Lafone, 73, of Elkin, NC, on April 22, 2025. She passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. Denise was a devoted mother to Heather Trafon (Megan), Hilary Lafone (Mike) and Barry Shannon Lafone II, and grandmother to Stryder, Ryker, Haiden, Alexius, Remy and Caspian. Denise was preceded...
Nancy Collins Moran Hurst
Apr 19, 2025
Mrs. Nancy Collins Moran Hurst, age 82, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Baptist South Community Hospice, with her devoted husband by her side.
Nancy was born on August 3, 1942, in Surry County, North Carolina, to Daniel Smith and Virgie Mae Creed Collins. A woman of deep faith and quiet strength, she was a...
Mettie Elizabeth Hiatt
Apr 13, 2025
Miss Mettie Elizabeth Hiatt, who was lovingly known as “Lib”, was born March 18, 1945 in Surry County to the late John Alex and Kate Eads Hiatt. Elizabeth worked with the US Department of Agriculture for 39 years until retiring as County Executive Director for Sampson County. Miss Hiatt loved to travel, especially to the beach to enjoy time with...
Ardell Hemric
Apr 12, 2025
Ardell Pruitt Hemric was surrounded by her loving family when she left this earthly home for her heavenly home. Ardell was born on December 30, 1932, to Kelly and Martha Mitchell Pruitt in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
A devoted caregiver, Ardell worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 48 years in the Labor and Delivery Department, always serving others and lending...
Ronnie Shirrell Pardue
Apr 9, 2025
Ronnie Shirrell Pardue, 73, of Ronda, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Ronnie was born September 5, 1951, in Iredell County to Ralph and Minnie Pardue.
Ronnie was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He was a loving father and grandfather, and he loved going to auctions.
In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in...
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