Obituaries
Larry Earnest Tilley
Nov 1, 2025
Larry Earnest Tilley, 86, of Elkin, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Born in Wilkes County on January 20, 1939, he was the son of Clyde Wilson Tilley and Ruby Hemric Tilley.
Larry was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and served his country in the National Guard. He owned and operated TA...
Jason Dean Jordan
Oct 31, 2025
Mr. Jason Jordan, 52, of Roaring River, entered his eternal home early on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born in Wilkes County on March 21, 1973, to Charles and Geraldine Billings Jordan.
Jason was a dedicated and cherished husband to Brandi, and a loving father to his daughters, Brea and Laci. He was happiest spending time with his girls, whether...
Richard Neal Lineberry
Oct 31, 2025
Richard Neal Lineberry, 73, of Elkin, died on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pulaski, Virginia, on January 21, 1952, to Garnett and Dora Jennings Lineberry.
Richard proudly served for 20 years in both the United States Air Force and the National Guard. Following his military service, he dedicated three decades of his career...
William "Steve" Day
Oct 20, 2025
William Steven “Steve” Day, 78, of Elkin, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his devoted family. Born on December 23, 1946, in Forsyth County, he was the son of David L. Day and Mozelle Burchette Bauguess .
Steve graduated from East Wilkes High School in 1965 and went on to study Business at Forsyth Tech....
Larry Wayne Hall
Oct 20, 2025
Larry Wayne Hall, 63, of Elkin, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center. Born in Mercer County, West Virginia, on May 5, 1962, he was the son of Alton Phillips and Beatrice Vannoy Phillips.
Larry was passionate about hunting, fishing, camping, and working on cars, and he also cherished spending time...
David Dwight Vanhoy
Oct 17, 2025
David Dwight Vanhoy, age 75, died in his beloved home in Hays, NC, with his wife Gail by his side, on Friday, October 17, 2025. David was born in Yadkin County in 1950 to Hubert Parks Vanhoy and Mary Mozelle Vanhoy. He attended Starmount High School and Wilkes Community College. He worked for 30 years at Candle Corporation of America,...
Billy Charles Lyons
Oct 10, 2025
Billy Charles Lyons, age 90, of Jonesville, passed away peacefully at his home on October 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Surry County to Hugh Clifton Lyons and Minnie Clementine Holbrook, Billy lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he dedicated himself to his country with honor. Billy...
Bridget Mason Henderson
Oct 8, 2025
Bridget Mason Henderson, 73, of Jonesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville. Born in Surry County on July 16, 1952, she was the daughter of Creston Monroe Mason and Grace Mae Whitley Mason.
Bridget was a graduate of George Washington High School, class of 1970, and Averette College, class of 1974. She...
Rosemary Lineberry Smoot
Oct 5, 2025
Rosemary Lineberry Smoot, 67, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born January 11, 1958, in Wilkes County to James Lineberry and Jessie Holcomb Lineberry.
Known affectionately as Rose, she was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother whose greatest joy came from spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents,...
Betty Crouse Holsclaw
Oct 5, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jo Crouse Holsclaw, age 74, of Rural Hall, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mrs. Holsclaw was born on June 19, 1951, to Ernest Paul and Ima Mae Hinson Crouse in Elkin. She was a member of Gid Branch Baptist Church and was a loving grandmother.
Mrs. Holsclaw was preceded in death by her husband,...
Roger Dale Guyer Sr.
Oct 4, 2025
Roger Dale Guyer, age 78, of State Road, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Surry County on February 25, 1947, he was the son of DG Junior Guyer and Helen Mae Holbrook Guyer.
Mr. Guyer was a dedicated member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren...
Rebecca Boles Darnell
Oct 3, 2025
Rebecca passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 3, 2025, at her home. She loved spending time in her flower garden, caring for flowers, and sitting to enjoy them. She loved yard work, spending time outside, and being at the beach. She loved decorating for Christmas; a normal Christmas for her consisted of 18 trees and 20 wreaths around the house....
Wilma Faye Cheek Crawford
Sep 22, 2025
Mrs. Crawford passed away peacefully at Rowan Memorial Hospital September 22, 2025 at the age of 87. She was born in Elkin, N.C. to Sherman Asby and Stella LaVella Isaac Cheek on January 9, 1938.
Mrs. Crawford was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters Kay Cheek Hurt and Greta Cheek Cockerham, her first husband William L. Haynes, 4 brothers-in-law,...
Mozelle Foster Blevins
Sep 17, 2025
Mrs. Mozelle Foster Blevins, age 88, of Boonville, passed away peacefully at the SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville. Mozelle was born May 24, 1937, in Wilkes County to Turner and Mattie Staley Foster.
A devoted homemaker, Mozelle was known for her warm heart, delicious cooking, and her deep love of flower gardening. Her greatest joy came from spending time with...
Jean Norman Miller
Sep 16, 2025
Beloved Resident of State Road, North Carolina
Jean Norman Miller, age 85, of State Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Born on October 29, 1939, Jean was the cherished daughter of Grady and Daisy Isaacs Norman. She was a devoted member of Rocky Ford Baptist Church, where her faith remained strong throughout...
James Dariel Russell
Sep 12, 2025
Mr. James Dariel Russell, age 78, of Ronda, passed away Friday evening, September 12, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Health.
Mr. Russell was born on December 21, 1946, in Wilkes County to John Avery and Mary Belle Teague Russell. He was the owner and operator of Russell Plumbing, where he took great pride in his work. He also found great joy...
Gilly Wall
Sep 7, 2025
Mrs. Gilly Ann Wagoner Wall, age 89, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born July 26, 1936, in Yadkin County to Zeno and Cora Hayes Wagoner.
Mrs. Wall was a member of Jonesville Pentecostal Holliness Church and a pillar in the community. She enjoyed yard work, planting flowers, and cooking. Gilly loved her grandchildren deeply and was always a...
Rev. Kenneth Jordan
Sep 6, 2025
Rev. Clyde Kenneth Jordan, age 96, of Roaring River, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Rev. Jordan was born, July 22, 1929, in Wilkes County to Joseph Luther and Alma Burchette Jordan.
Rev. Jordan was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute, and...
Hal Eugene Robinson
Sep 2, 2025
Hal Eugene “Poppy” Robinson, 76, of Elkin, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2025, while on a family vacation. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Hal’s infectious energy and love of life left a lasting mark on all who knew him.
Born on November 25, 1948, in Guilford County, NC, Hal was the cherished son of Nell and...
Billy Ray Cox
Sep 2, 2025
Billy Ray Cox, 85, of Traphill, NC, entered peacefully into the arms of Jesus at his home on September 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born January 8, 1940, Billy was the son of the late Conley Roosevelt “Velt” Cox and Ruby Smith Cox. In addition to his parents, he was reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Barbara B....
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