Obituaries

Apr 15, 2026

Apr 13, 2026

Mrs. Flora Juanita Pardue Church, age 84, of Elkin passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 at Pruitt Health. Juanita was born in Wilkes County to Lytle Colmubus and Pauline Hemric Pardue.

Mrs. Church was a member of Little Elkin Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Anderson Church; son, Todd Jonathan Church and...

Apr 12, 2026

Mr. William Larry Tilley, age 81, of Elkin passed away on April 12, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Mr. Tilley was born on June 19, 1944, in Surry County to Grover L. and Hallie S. Tilley. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving from 1961-1963. Professionally he worked for Pepsi and retired after 30 years of...

Apr 9, 2026

Mr. Terry Wayne Matthews Jr., age 42, of Jonesville, passed away on April 9, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mr. Matthews was born on April 23, 1983 in Elkin to Terry Wayne Sr. and Scharlotte Waller Matthews.

Mr. Matthews enjoyed fishing and golfing.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Survivors include: his father, Terry Wayne Matthews Sr. of the home and a...

Apr 8, 2026

Ramona Settle Jordan age 97, passed away at Chatham Nursing and Rehab peacefully on April 8 with family at her side. She was born January 14,1929 to Cletus Bliss Settle and Fansie Tucker Settle. A devoted Christian being a member of Benham Baptist Church for over 80 years, a church family she loved dearly. A loving wife of 70 years...

Apr 8, 2026

Aldean Wilson , age 81 , passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 , at his residence in Austin.

Aldean was born July 18th, 1944 , in Wilkes County to Hardin and Effie Wilson .

Aldean was known as a friendly out going person who loved gardening tomatoes and giving them away, card games, showing up the younger men with his broom handle...

Apr 5, 2026

Surrounded in her home by her loving children and family, Barbara Ellen Potter Fulp died peacefully on April 5th, 2026 at the age of 92. Barbara approached life with dignity, kindness, and purpose, dedicating herself to making her community a better place for all. Her deep love for her family was truly the joy of her life.

She was born on...

Apr 5, 2026

Mrs. Joyce Ann Brown Wright, age 65, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Wright was born April 19, 1960 in Surry County to Walter T. Welborn and Joyce Viola Hemric.

Mrs. Wright was a member of Swaims Baptist Church and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Apr 4, 2026

Mr. Timmy Dean Luffman, age 61, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Luffman was born April 12, 1964 in Yadkin County to Brent Harvey and Edith Roberts Luffman.

Timmy was a member of Union Baptist Church. He was employed at Wal-Mart for 30 years. Timmy was a collector of coins, stamps and baseball cards and enjoyed spending...

Apr 2, 2026

Jerry Reece Barker, age 79, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home in Ronda.

Jerry was born on November 17, 1946, in Surry County to Olin and Grace Soots Barker.

Jerry served God with his heart, mind, and soul as a pastor and was a missionary for the past 26 years.

In addition to his parents Jerry was preceded in death...

Mar 29, 2026

Barbara Lorrine Phipps, age 81, of Elkin, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 16, 1944, in Washington, D.C., to the late Bayne Edward Phipps and Lexie Phipps.

Barbara had a generous heart. She was well known in the community for the handmade earrings she lovingly crafted...

Mar 28, 2026

Helen Roberts Myers, age 91, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center in North Wilkesboro.

Helen was born Thursday, July 26th, 1934 , in Wilkes County to Grant and Mae Ingle Roberts .

Helen was well known through out the community and adored by everyone. She enjoyed planting flowers, going out to...

Mar 24, 2026

Mrs. Linda Ann East Tetrick, age 76, of Dobson, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Woltz Hospice Home.

Mrs. Tetrick was born on September 15, 1949 in Tazewell County, Virginia to Elmer and Earleen Harris East. She loved her family and going on trip at the beach, especially Charleston, Folly, Savannah, and Southport.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 22, 2026

Linda Lee Dyce Salley, age 78, of Southport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Mrs. Salley was born March 8, 1948, in Tacoma, Washington, to Phydelma Frances and Clyde Dyce, Linda grew up with a deep love for learning and people. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Pacific Lutheran University.

Linda was...

Mar 22, 2026

Mrs. Ruby Mozelle Tucker Holcomb, age 87, of Thurmond, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at her home.

Mrs. Holcomb was born on December 5, 1938 in Wilkes County to Rufus Wayne and Ruth Flynn Tucker. She was a member of Charity United Methodist Church where she served as the treasurer for over 40 years. In her free time she...

Mar 22, 2026

Betty Sue Shepherd Davidson, 92, of Fuquay‑Varina and formerly of Elkin, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Windsor Point Continuing Care. She was born on February 10, 1934, to the late Lyman Cornelious Shepherd and Noma Myers Shepherd.

Betty Sue was co‑owner of Bill Davidson Chevrolet and devoted many years to serving her community. She was a dedicated church...

Mar 18, 2026

Velna Ina Gentry Tilley, age 100, of Elkin, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Tilley was born in Wilkes County on February 13, 1926, to Shirley Douthard and Dossie Ann Sebastian Gentry. She was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church.

Mrs. Tilley was married to the love of her life, Winfield Levi Tilley, on...

Mar 15, 2026

Emelene Yarboro Miller, age 91, of Elkin, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026. Mrs. Miller was born June 1, 1934, in Surry County to Kapp and Gertha Rose Yarboro.

Mrs. Miller was a longtime and devoted member of Grassy Creek United Methodist Church, where she was active in the church, choir and Grassy Creek quilters and was honored as Lay Person...

Mar 12, 2026

Mrs. Lee Ann Johnson, age 82, of Tobaccoville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at High Point Medical Center. She was born on June 5, 1943, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Francis and Mabel McLaughlin.

Lee Ann was affectionately known as Wifey, Mom, Grandma, Great Grammy, Sister, and Aunt Lee. She will be lovingly remembered for her spirited...

Mar 5, 2026

Mrs. Della Frances Swaim Upright, age 88, of Elkin, passed away Thursday evening, March 5, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Upright was born on May 20, 1937, in Yadkin County, to Everette Bahnson and Mittie Frances Salmons Swaim.

Mrs. Upright was a member of Shoaly Branch Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir. She loved to travel and...