Obituaries
Carol Steele Andrews
Jul 25, 2026
Mrs. Carol Steele Andrews of Elkin, passed away, Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Atrium Health. Mrs. Andrews was born January 27, 1952 in Surry County to Jarvis Posey Lee and Marie Cockerham Steele.
Carol was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and served many years singing in the Choir and being involved with Women on Mission. She...
Lucky Steve Wilmoth
Jul 24, 2026
Lucky Steve Wilmoth, age 83, of Elkin, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Lucky was born April 10th, 1943, in Baltimore, MD to Charles Sr. and Mary Ann Hayes Wilmoth.
Mr. Wilmoth was a man of many talents. He loved to golf, was a skilled craftsman, but his greatest passions were church and his family.
Lucky was...
Hilda Gaye Combs
Jul 20, 2026
Mrs. Hilda Gaye Johnson Combs, age 77, of Elkin, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, at PruittHealth-Elkin.
Mrs. Combs was born on November 18, 1948, to Rev. Joel and Chloe Holland Johnson.
She was a member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church. Hilda had a great personality and enjoyed making people laugh.
Survivors include: her husband, Stan Combs of the home; a sister,...
Billy Jay Mayes
Jul 18, 2026
Billy Jay Mayes, 89, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026. He was born in Surry County to Jay and Edith Blackburn Mayes. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Betty Kaye Reves.
Surviving is his wife, Agnes Jean Hayes Mayes of the home, and niece, Dr. Rochelle Reves Bazemore of Southport; sisters-in-law, Bernice Cunnigham, Carrie (Rodney) Walker; brothers-in-law,...
Allen "Ace" Transou
Jul 12, 2026
Herbert Allen "Ace" Transou, 74, passed away on July 12, 2026. Born on December 19, 1951, he was a lifelong resident of the Pleasant Hill Community in Wilkes County with a deep love for his family, friends, and community.
Allen was the son of the late Herbert Howard Transou and Cola Anderson Transou. He graduated from Elkin High School and Wilkes...
Millie Batalla Young
Jul 12, 2026
Millie Batalla Young, age 95, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at her residence.
Millie was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico on March 30, 1931, to Genaro and Tulia Zaragosa Batalla. She was a graduate of St. Lukes School of Nursing in Ponce, Puerto Rico in 1954 and married her husband Frank Young in 1956. Millie practiced as a registered nurse...
Jerry Miles Ross
Jul 12, 2026
Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories.
With incredible sadness, we announce the passing of Jerry Miles Ross, age 87, on July 12, 2026.
Jerry was born on Christmas Day, 1938, to Coy and Janie Royall Ross in Thurmond, North Carolina.
A man of deep faith, Jerry was an active and devoted member of First Baptist Church...
Ralph J. Prevette
Jul 11, 2026
Ralph J. Prevette, 87, of Hopkinsville, KY died at 5:29 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Home with his grandson, Benjamin Prevette officiating. Graveside services with military honors will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, at...
Randy Allen Medley
Jul 11, 2026
Randy Allen Medley, age 55, of Thurmond, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026, due to an automobile accident. Randy was born in Alleghany County on May 1, 1971, to James Edgar “Bud” Medley and Betty Bauguess Myers.
He worked in concrete construction and enjoyed going to antique stores, riding through the mountains and countryside, and going to McDonald’s. His favorite drink...
Matthew Stephen Brown
Jul 10, 2026
Mr. Matthew Stephen Brown, age 43, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026 at his residence. Matthew was born November 12, 1982 in Forsyth County to Henry Stephen and Glenda Williams Brown.
Matthew was a member of First United Methodist Church Elkin and was an Eagle Scout with Troop 648.
Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his wife, Hayley Lammon Brown; paternal...
Phyllis Ann Robbins
Jul 8, 2026
Phyllis Ann Robbins, age 75, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 , at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Phyllis was born January 11, 1951, in Surry County to Thorbourn Edward and Faye Virginia Cockerham.
Phyllis was a simple quiet person who lived a simple quiet life. She had two passions in her life. The first was her family and...
Christie Anna Harrison
Jul 7, 2026
Christie Anna Harrison , 58, of State Road, NC, passed away on July 7, 2026.
Born on January 31, 1968, in Munich, Germany, Christie was the beloved daughter of Steve and Vickie Wells, devoted mother to Grace Harrison, and a loving sister and aunt.
Christie will be remembered for her kindness, her sense of humor, her unforgettable snort, her love of cats,...
David Scott Shore
Jul 3, 2026
David Scott "Bubba" Shore passed away in Smyth County, Virginia, on July 3, 2026.
To know Bubba was to know someone with a big heart, a quick smile, and a willingness to help anyone in need. He was a faithful Christian who was a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, loyal friend, and someone who loved deeply. Whether you knew him...
David Nelson Shumate
Jul 2, 2026
David Nelson Shumate, age 65, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Though his journey through life was not always easy, he faced every challenge with strength, determination, and a fighting spirit that never left him. He fought until he simply couldn't fight anymore. David was a devoted father, family man, and loyal friend. His greatest joy was...
Daniel Roy Whetstone
Jun 29, 2026
Mr. Daniel Roy Whetstone, age 77, of Elkin, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Whetstone was born on December 20, 1948, in San Francisco, California to Royal and Elizabeth Hockidy Whetstone. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, earning a Purple Heart for being wounded during Vietnam. He was the best...
Iva Grace Combs
Jun 28, 2026
Iva Grace Lyon Combs, age 82, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Combs was born September 29, 1943, in Wilkes County to Tyre and Stella Mae Sanders Lyon.
Like many country folk, Iva lived a simple life that was guided by her faith in God. At the time of her passing she was the oldest member of Old...
David George Kingston
Jun 28, 2026
Mr. David George Kingston, age 83, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. David was born on September 30, 1942, in Tunkhannock, PA to David Ingram and Emiline Ida Mock Kingston.
Mr. Kingston was a member of Grace Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro. David enjoyed spending his time trout fishing, golfing and working in his...
Terry "Tube" Dickson Settle
Jun 25, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our brother Terry Dickson Settle, a.k.a. “Tube” age 66 of State Road, North Carolina. Terry passed away on June 25, 2026 at Santee Cooper, South Carolina doing what he loved most—bass fishing. Born on October 12, 1959 in Elkin, North Carolina he was the son of...
Samuel Andrew Freeman Jr.
Jun 23, 2026
Samuel "Big Sam" Andrew Freeman , age 61, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026 , at his home in Elkin.
Sam was born May 1, 1965 , in Surry County to Samuel Andrew Freeman Sr. and Betty Spencer.
He earned the nick name "Big Sam" not only because of his size but also the size of his heart. He was beloved by...
John Henry Charles Jr.
Jun 20, 2026
Johnny Charles died on June 20, 2026, at his West Main Street home, Elkin, NC. He was born in Hickory, NC on June 13, 1950, to Betty Clemmer Charles and John H. Charles, Sr.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rebecca (Becky) Caton Charles, a daughter Rebecca Charles Isaac (Mitchell) of Winston Salem, NC, a son Christopher Charles...
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