Obituaries
Tina Denise Galyean
Jan 23, 2026
Tina Denise Galyean, 58, passed away on Friday, January 23, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born on January 3, 1968, in Wilkesboro to Albert McKinley and Geretha Ann Handy.
Tina was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church and was known for her love of music, makeup, dirt racing, and the time she cherished with her...
Bobby Lee Ford
Jan 19, 2026
Bobby Lee Ford, age 85 of Elkin, passed away January 19, 2026, at Novant Health following a brief illness.
Bobby was born June 1, 1940, in Yadkin County to Clarence and Sudie Macemore Ford. After graduating from Jonesville High School, he was employed by Siemens Westinghouse, where he worked until his retirement. Bobby was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church.
His...
Polly Hudson Cooper
Jan 18, 2026
Mrs. Polly Anna Hudson Cooper, age 97, of Elkin, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at PruittHealth- Elkin.
Mrs. Cooper was born on September 16, 1928, in Surry County, to Ernest B. and Ola Chipman Hudson.
Mrs. Cooper was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Pilot Mountain. She was raised at the Methodist Children’s Home in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Cooper was...
Frances "Carol" Billings
Jan 16, 2026
Frances “Carol” Caldwell Billings, 93, passed away peacefully at Pruitt Health in Elkin, North Carolina Friday, January 16, 2026. She was born in Boomer, North Carolina, and later, she and her husband raised their family in Elkin, North Carolina, where they built a life filled with love, faith, and family. She was married to her devoted husband, James Gaither “Jim”...
Stanley Walter Schultz III
Jan 13, 2026
Stanley Walter Schultz III, age 58, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his residence. Born October 11th, 1967 to the late, Stanley Walter Schultz ll and Judith Ann Schultz. He was a loving brother and an avid hunter, fisherman and gardner who also enjoyed riding motorcycles. He was a true craftsman who believed in doing any task correctly the...
Coy Jack Poplin
Jan 13, 2026
Coy Jack Poplin, age 77 of Ronda, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Chatham Nursing Center. Coy was born May 28, 1948, in Wilkes County to “Jack” and Susie Tharpe Poplin.
After attending East Wilkes High School, he was drafted and served with the US Army in Vietnam. Following his discharge from the army, he worked at RJ Reynolds...
Patsy Bumgarner Burgess
Jan 13, 2026
Mrs. Patsy Lynne Bumgarner Burgess, 65, of State Road, North Carolina, passed away on January 13, 2026 at home after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, January 16 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in State Road, NC. Burial will follow in the Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The...
Tommy Franklin Haynes
Jan 12, 2026
Tommy Franklin Haynes, age 75, of State Road passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026 at the home. He was born on August 15, 1950 to Clarence Leo Haynes and Zetta Snow Haynes, who have preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his father-in-law, Ralph Fuller Stanley, and brother- in-law, Ralph Brent Stanley, both from Dobson.
He is...
Linda Martin Winebarger
Jan 10, 2026
Linda Martin Winebarger was born December 17, 1950, in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. She passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2025.
Linda grew up in Millers Creek, North Carolina, and graduated from West Wilkes High School. She earned a nursing degree from Wilkes Community College and enjoyed working as a nurse before having her children.
Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Sally Jo Wyatt
Jan 7, 2026
Mrs. Sally Jo Corder Wyatt, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Chatham Nursing and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Wyatt was born on October 12, 1935, in Surry County to Kermit Henry and Roxie Berniece McCoin Corder.
Mrs. Wyatt attended Elkin Valley Baptist Church. Professionally, she owned Sally Jo’s Kitchen, worked in the Elkin Elementary School Cafeteria, where she loved...
Russell Hillary Blevins
Dec 31, 2025
Russell Hillary Blevins, aged 90, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 31, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on May 6, 1935, in Wilkes County, he was the son of Odell and Naomi Myers Blevins.
Mr. Blevins was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He was a longtime member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church and was known for his faith...
Gerald Grady Prevette
Dec 29, 2025
Mr. Gerald “Bud” Grady Prevette, age 85, passed away on Monday December 29, 2025 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro.
Mr. Prevette was born on December 10, 1940 in Yadkin County to Grable and Martha Ledbetter Prevette.
Mr. Prevette was a veteran of the United States Army and enjoyed collecting and gardening. He was a dedicated member of Grace Full Gospel Church.
Mr. Prevette...
Mazie Jo "Polly" Masten
Dec 22, 2025
Mrs. Mazie Jo “Polly” Martin Masten, age 84, passed away peacefully Monday, December 22, 2025 at her residence. Polly was born August 3, 1941 in Yadkin County to Paul Fitchue and Mazie Sturgill Martin.
Mrs. Masten was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family and helping run the family business, Arlington Meat Processing...
Larry H. Norman
Dec 22, 2025
Mr. Larry Hubert Norman, age 74, passed away December 22, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forrest Baptist University Medical Center. Mr. Norman was born March 12, 1951 in Surry County to Hubert C. and Wilma Simmons Norman.
Mr. Norman was a member of Community Church in Mount Airy. Larry was a Buck Sargeant in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed...
Elmer Rayvaughn Byrd
Dec 21, 2025
Elmer Rayvaughn Byrd, age 83, of Elkin, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Wilkes County on March 9, 1942, he was the son of Elmer and Pauline Byrd.
Mr. Byrd retired from Sprint and was one of the members of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church since it began. He enjoyed hunting in his...
Colin Frederick Connon
Dec 21, 2025
Colin Frederick Connon, age 83, of Jonesville, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 25, 1942, to Colin and Norma Jean Hunter Connon.
Colin worked for many years as a Paver Operator for Carl and Rose & Sons, where he was known for his dedication and strong...
Emaline Cockerham
Dec 20, 2025
Emaline Hayes Cockerham, of Elkin, NC, passed from this world early December 20 to the arms of Jesus Christ, her Lord and savior. She was 90 years young.
Born in Elkin, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Alfred (Rell) and Lena Ray Hayes of North Elkin. She was the wife of the late Rex R. Cockerham for 49...
Alma Sneed Martin
Dec 20, 2025
Mrs. Alma Sneed Martin, age 85, of Ronda, passed away at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Born in Surry County on June 28, 1940, she was the daughter of Earl and Nellie Martin Sneed.
A devoted member of Flynt Hill Baptist Church, Mrs. Martin was known for her steadfast faith and positive outlook throughout life's challenges. She enjoyed playing Bingo,...
Johnny Reed
Dec 19, 2025
John H. Reed, son of Joe W. Reed and Grace Issacs Reed, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, December 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Emma Dean Sherfey Reed, his parents, his brother Lester Glenn Reed, and his sister Dorothy Reed Potter.
Those who remain to cherish his memory include his...
Rebecca Lou Triplett VanHoy
Dec 18, 2025
Rebecca Lou Triplett VanHoy, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025, in Surry County at the age of 93. Born on July 29, 1932, in Yadkin County, she lived a life full of love, dedication, and grace.
Rebecca devoted her life to her family as a homemaker, creating a warm and nurturing environment for...
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