Obituaries
Kermit "Rex" Darnell
Feb 4, 2026
Kermit "Rex" Darnell, 81, of Elkin, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 4. He was born August 6, 1944, to the late Kermit Russell Darnell and Ruby Casey Darnell.
Rex dedicated more than 30 years to a career in law enforcement, serving his community with pride and integrity. He was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Police...
Mary Gwyn
Feb 4, 2026
Mary Gwyn, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
James Claude Hall, Jr.
Feb 3, 2026
Rev. James Claude Hall, Jr., age 77, of Thurmond passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.
Rev. Hall was born on November 23, 1948, in Caswell County, NC, to James Claude and Augusta Caroline Carrico Hall, Sr.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Shirley Hall of the home, two sons, Darrell Hall...
Brenda Sue Curry
Feb 3, 2026
Brenda Sue Curry, age 77 of Elkin, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her residence in Thurmond.
Ms. Curry was born on July 23, 1948, in Surry County to Gurtha and Wessie Lyons Curry.
In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Curry, a brother-in-law, Rennie Turley, and two sisters-in-law, Judy Curry and Vickie...
Billy James Casey
Jan 30, 2026
Billy James “Pa Bill” Casey, age 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 30, 2026. He was born on July 25, 1934, and lived a life marked by humility, faith, and deep love for his family.
Pa Bill was a precious and gentle soul, known for his quiet strength, kind heart, and unwavering devotion...
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...
Bonnie Lee Bauguess
Jan 22, 2026
Bonnie Billings Bauguess, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the SECU Hospice Home. She was born on March 22, 1928, to Dallas and Lessie Billings. Bonnie grew up in the Traphill community alongside her two brothers and four sisters.
It was in Traphill that Bonnie met the love of her life, Arvin Bauguess. She was 13,...
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...
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