Obituaries
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...
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...
Linville Philmore Couch
Jun 9, 2026
Linville Philmore "Phil" Couch , age 87, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 , at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Wilkesboro, NC. He was predeceased by his parents, Linville and Faye Couch, a son, James Edward Couch, a brother, Eddie Couch, a brother-in-law, Frank Becker, and a step-son, Jerry Gilchrist; his wives, Ann Eugin Couch, Joyce Gilchirst Couch,...
Dorothy Mann Patterson
Jun 9, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Mann Patterson, age 93, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Dorothy was born October 19, 1932 in Yadkin County to Paul Franklin and Martha Vestal Mann. Dorothy was a member of Arlington First Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Jonesville High School and Mitchell Junior College. Dorothy retired from Brendle's Corporate Office and later enjoyed employment...
Tina Kay Myers
Jun 8, 2026
Mrs. Tina Kay Myers, age 61, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at her home. Tina was born August 2, 1964 in Elkin to Bobby And Maebell Blevins Mahan.
Tina was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Mahan.
Survivors include: her son, Anthony Myers and wife Tonya of...
Peggy Sue Toney
Jun 8, 2026
Mrs. Peggy Sue Toney, age 57, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at her residence. Peggy was born December 30, 1968 in Oak Hill, West Virginia to Lloyd Calvin and Cynthia Ann Yaroboro Toney.
Mrs. Toney enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and reading her Bible. She also enjoyed planting flowers and crocheting.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in...
Linda O'Neal
Jun 2, 2026
Mrs. Linda Mae O'Neal, age 72, of Elkin, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.
Linda was born September 1,1953 in Surry County, NC to the late Robert Earl and Daisy Marie Owens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Hartness O’Neal Sr.; her sister in...
Ronald "Ronnie" James Collins
Jun 2, 2026
Mr. Ronald James Collins, age 75, of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Collins was born June 15, 1950, in Surry County to Harold James and Angelene Holcomb Collins.
He enjoyed working in the yard, tinkering with cars and watching NASCAR.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include: wife Debbie Simmons Collins of the...
Alta Barker Spainhour
Jun 1, 2026
Mrs. Alta Barker Spainhour, age 83, of Elkin, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at her home.
Mrs. Spainhour was born April 15, 1943, in Surry County to Claude and Frances Gregory Barker.
Alta enjoyed traveling and taking cruises with her family and special friends. She enjoyed working at Wal-Mart and loved all her coworkers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Grady Wood
May 31, 2026
Mr. Warren “Grady” Wood, age 76, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at his residence. Grady was born April 13, 1950 in Davidson County to Walter and Alice Wood.
Grady was a member of Knobbs Baptist Church and served as the Chairman of Board of Deacons. Mr. Wood was employed for 22 years with the United States Postal Service. He spent...
Randy Dalton Sparks
May 27, 2026
Randy Dalton Sparks, age 64, of State Road, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, surrounded by his family.
Born on April 26, 1962, in Surry County, Randy was the son of the late John Quincy and Helen Lawrence Sparks.
Randy had many interests and enjoyed life fully. He was an...
Elva Bullins Nixon
May 27, 2026
Elva Lee Bullins Nixon, age 85, of Thurmond, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026.
Born on December 20, 1940, in Surry County, North Carolina, Elva lived a life marked by faith, joy, love, and service to others. She was a devoted pastor’s wife for over 40 years, faithfully serving alongside her beloved husband, Russell Nixon, who preceded her...
John David Luffman
May 22, 2026
John David Luffman, 92, transitioned from this life on May 22, 2026. He was born on December 25, 1933, to James Bradford, Sr. and Mamie Love Luffman in Wilkes County.
David graduated Ronda High School in 1952 and married his high school sweetheart Peggy Baity. He worked in the family grocery store and at the original Brendle’s Wholesale in Elkin. David...
Thomas Wayne Childress
May 22, 2026
Mr. Thomas Wayne Childress, age 71, of Ronda, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born in Surry County on December 26, 1954, to the late Conrad Jesse Childress and Ester Gregory Childress.
He was a loving husband, father, and stepfather, and a born-again, baptized, Spirit-filled believer in Jesus Christ....
Osler Javan Jenkins
May 22, 2026
Mr. Osler Javan Jenkins, age 91, of Elkin, passed away peacefully at his home on May 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of those who meant the most to him.Mr. Jenkins was born in Surry County on October 30, 1934, to the late Hiram Winfield Jenkins and Deborah Wood Jenkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Calvin Knapp
May 19, 2026
Calvin Henry Knapp, III, age 64, of Roaring River, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville.
Calvin was born on February 6, 1962, in Lorain County, Ohio to Calvin Henry II and Geraldine Lee Knapp .
Calvin was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, RC cars, and spending time with his dogs.
Calvin was preceded in death...
Jimmie Raeford Mathis
May 16, 2026
Mr. Jimmie Raeford Mathis, age 67, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Jimmie was born March 28, 1959 in Surry County to Noah Raeford and Peggy Swaim Mathis.
Jimmie loved working on cars, his family and had a big heart for helping others. He also enjoyed spending time with his dog Jackson.
In addition...
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