Obituaries
Raymond Ray VanHoy
Oct 24, 2026
Mr. Raymond “Ray” VanHoy, age 96, of Elkin passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mr. VanHoy was born on March 27, 1930 to John R. and Gertha Nichols VanHoy.
Mr. VanHoy was a dedicated member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served on the Building and Grounds and Cemetery Committees. He was also a member...
James "Jim" Quincy Rhodes
Oct 22, 2026
Mr. James “Jim” Quincy Rhodes, age 84, of Elkin, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at his home. Mr. Rhodes was born on August 4, 1942 in Surry County to Quincy Mack and Elma Hinson Rhodes.
Mr. Rhodes was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church and retired from Chatham Manufacturing after 37 years of service. He was a jack...
Roy Lee "Bud" Sparks
Oct 21, 2026
Roy Lee “Bud” Sparks, age 94 of State Road , passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Pruitt Health in Elkin. Mr. Sparks was born on April 15, 1932, in Wilkes County to Walter Grover and Emma Billings Sparks.
Mr. Sparks attended Welcome Home Baptist Church. He served in the Navy during the Korean War and was a member of...
Mary Louise Gregory
Oct 17, 2026
Mary Louise Gregory was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord with all her heart. Her faith guided her through life and she trusted the Lord in every season. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and her family was her greatest blessing.
No matter what challenges she faced, Louise always remained positive, choosing faith over fear and keeping a smile...
Naomi Miller Dudley
Oct 14, 2026
Naomi Miller Dudley, age 71, of Jonesville passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at her residence. Naomi was born December 13, 1954, in Wilkes County to Rev. Gerald and Kathleen Foster Miller.
Naomi retired from Dr. Richard Merlo Radiology as office manager. She was a member of Jonesville Pentecostal Holiness Church and recently attended Winston Salem First Pentecostal Holiness Church. She...
Marvin Paul Wall Jr.
Oct 13, 2026
Mr. Mavin Paul Wall, Jr. of Galax, VA passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Galax Health and Rehab. Mr. Wall was born on January 1, 1941 in Surry County to Marvin Paul Sr. and Allie Norman Wall.
Mr. Wall enjoyed golfing and radio broadcasting.
He is preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Ray Simmons, sisters, Deanna Brooks and husband...
Kenneth Dean Poplin
Oct 13, 2026
Kenneth Dean Poplin, age 89 of Roaring River, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Woltz Hospice Home. He was born on March 5, 1937, in Wilkes County to George Wesley and Rozella Sparks Poplin.
Mr. Poplin was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for over 30 years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, gold prospecting,...
Danny Jack Brooks
Oct 12, 2026
Danny Jack Brooks, age 80, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories, a legacy of faith, kindness, and love, and a family who will forever hold him close in their hearts.
Danny proudly served his country in the United States Army, an honorable chapter of his life that reflected his dedication and commitment to...
Michael Hayden Moxley
Oct 7, 2026
State Road, NC- Michael Hayden Moxley, 73, of State Road, NC, passed away on October 7, 2026. Born on July 8, 1953, he was the son of the late Hayden and Gertha Moxley.
Michael is survived by his son, Justin Michael Moxley; his three cherished grandchildren, Justin Ryan Moxley, Adelyn Paige Moxley, and Matthew Hayden Moxley; his brother, Alan Moxley, and...
Velda Reynolds Martin
Oct 5, 2026
Velda Reynolds Martin, age 90, of Jonesville, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Pruitt Healthcare in Elkin. She was born in Surry County on April 22, 1936, to William Rufus and Stella Ann Johnson Reynolds.
Velda was a member of Little Elkin Baptist Church and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Dale Reece Gilliam
Sep 30, 2026
Dale Reece Gilliam, age 67, of Elkin, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. He was born in Surry County on November 13, 1958, to D.R. and Betty Lou Sanborn Gilliam.
Dale enjoyed traveling, especially to Las Vegas and Oak Island, and loved spending time at the beach.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary...
Patricia Ann Whitesell Durham Billings
Sep 28, 2026
Ronda – Patricia Ann Whitesell Durham (Billings), 88, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, at her home. She was born on February 15, 1938, in Alamance County to the late Howard Anderson Whitesell and Pennie Andrews Whitesell. Patricia was the wife of the love of her life, Roy Durham (deceased), for 29 years. Later, she remarried William Billings (deceased).
Survivors...
Claude "POPS" Junior Billings
Sep 27, 2026
Mr. Claude “POPS” Junior Billings, 76, of Elkin, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born in Wilkes County on September 4, 1950, to Harley James Billings and Bessie Murry Billings.
Known to everyone as “POPS,” he was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and watching Westerns on television.
He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition...
Ronald "Ron" Lee Cochran
Sep 24, 2026
Mr. Ronald “Ron” Cochran, age 81, of State Road, passed away at his residence on Thursday, September 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
My name is Ronald (Ron) Cochran. I was born in 1944. I am an only child and was born while my father was serving in WWII. I was over a year old when I first met my...
Edna Jane Bauguess Brown
Sep 23, 2026
Edna Jane Bauguess Brown, age 86, of Traphill, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 27, 1940, to Theodore and Dossie Jane Casey Bauguess.
Mrs. Brown enjoyed baking.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Brown, her son Darrell Brown, and two brothers, Leon Bauguess and Lester...
Roy Douglas Jarrard
Sep 23, 2026
Roy Douglas Jarrard, age 72, of State Road, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 20, 1953, to George Eilliot and Marie Klebs Jarrard.
Mr. Jarrard was a member of Compass Worship Church. He was a dedicated leader in Boy Scout Troop 651 and was Wood Badge Trained and served as the Junior...
Janis Jordan Osborne
Sep 18, 2026
Janis Jordan Osborne, age 74, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Janis was born on November 12, 1951, to Harley and Betty Wood Jordan.
Janis worked for many years at Brendle’s, Yadkin Valley Bank, and as a Caretaker at Parkwood Place in Elkin.
In addition to her parents, Janis was preceded in death by her beloved...
Joyce Ann Rice
Sep 17, 2026
Joyce Ann Rice, 81, of Jonesville, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Born February 20, 1945, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Edward H. Stanley and Marie King Stanley.
She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in State Road.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Christopher RC Absher
Sep 15, 2026
Christopher RC Absher, age 66, of Traphill, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at his home. He was born on February 5, 1960, in Baltimore City, Maryland, to RC and Ella Mae Spicer Absher.
Mr. Absher loved go-carts and dirt bikes.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include: his wife Betty Absher of the home; daughter, Christina and husband...
Dallas Jerry Crouse
Sep 12, 2026
Mr. Dallas Jerry Crouse, 91, of Thurmond, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wilkes County on November 17, 1934, he was the son of Dallas Jermone Crouse and Mary Cooper Crouse.
Jerry was a faithful member of Roaring Gap Baptist Church and was also a member of Traphill Masonic Lodge No. 483 A.F....
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