Obituaries

Apr 21, 2024

Annette Sidden Macemore, age 80, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Hugh Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elkin.

Annette was born March 27th, 1944 in Surry County to Tommy and Ertie Hanks Sidden.  Annette was of the Baptist Faith and attended Peace Haven Baptist Church for several years.

In addition to her parents, she...

Apr 20, 2024

James Kenneth Finney, age 79, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born in Surry County to Richard Ray and Dana Hayes Finney on September 8, 1944. Ken worked at Harris Electric for many years and later worked for himself. He loved running, playing basketball, and traveling with his wife...

Apr 16, 2024

Mrs. Rachel Southard Mayes, age 90, of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her residence.

Rachel was born October 11, 1933, to Sye Monsie and Betty Key Southard.

Rachel was a member of Thanks To Calvary Baptist Church. In her younger years, she played basketball, she enjoyed going to Surry Central basketball games...

Apr 16, 2024

Mr. Joe Blaine Guyer Sr., age 94, of State Road, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Joe was born on April 18, 1929, in Surry County to Robert Settle and Gertrude Isaacs Guyer.

Joe was a  member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church, a graduate of Elkin High School's class of...

Apr 15, 2024

Mr. Rocky Charles Lyons, age 67, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Rocky was born February 3, 1957, in Yadkin County to Billy Charles and Elizabeth Mastin Lyons. Rocky attended East Wilkes High School. After his graduation, he continued his support of East Wilkes Athletics where he served...

Apr 12, 2024

Mr. Tommy Dale Key, age 46 of Jonesville passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2024.

Tommy was born July 2, 1977 in Yadkin County to Marvin Craddock and Jean Carol Key.

Tommy was an amateur wrestler with Empire Wrestling Alliance.

Tommy was preceded in death by two uncles, Timmy Key, and Terry Key; one...

Apr 9, 2024

Mrs. Virginia Crabb Ashburn, age 98 of Pfafftown passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home.

Virginia was born January 28, 1926, in Surry County to Barney and Pearl Walker Crabb.

She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents Virginia was preceded in death by her...

Apr 7, 2024

Linda Gail Harris, age 71, of Elkin passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Linda was born August 28, 1952, in Surry County to Roy and Pauline Callaway Gillespie.

She was a member of Elkin First Baptist Church. Linda loved to read and travel; often taking day trips to nearby destinations....

Apr 6, 2024

Linda Charlene Adkins Swaim, age 67, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Linda was born May 24, 1956 in Surry County to Allen Hassell and Anne Sutherland Adkins.

Linda was a graduate of Elkin High School and graduated from East Carolina University in 1978 with a B.S. in Education.  ...

Apr 6, 2024

Mrs. Betty Lou Collins Rogers, age 81, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at her home in Elkin. Betty was born May 21, 1942, in Surry County to David Ralph and Norma Dowell Collins. Betty was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and retired from Chatham Manufacturing Company. She loved working on her flowers and going to yard...

Apr 4, 2024

Andrew Rustin “Rusty” Tysor, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano, Texas.  Rusty was born July 1, 1963 in Salisbury, NC to Fred and Shirley Henrickson Tysor.

Rusty was a 1981 graduate of Asheboro High School where he was a member of the golf team.  Rusty was the owner and operator of...

Apr 3, 2024

Mrs. Norma Jean Wood, age 60 of Roaring River passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her home.

Norma was born January 5, 1964, in Wilkes County to Emmett Yancy and Peggy Jean Wagoner Edwards.

Norma was a member of Peoples Baptist Tabernacle.

In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death...

Apr 1, 2024

Mr. Ora Weldon Jessup, age 80, of Hamptonville, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at his residence. Weldon was born in Surry County on June 18, 1943, to Ora Wayne Jessup and Versie East Jessup. He was one of fourteen children.

Weldon retired from Pike Electric Company after 40 years of service and served in the United...

Mar 31, 2024

Mrs. Frances Willey, age 80 of Elkin passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Frances was born June 18, 1943, to M.L. and Mozelle Ledbetter Myers. She was a member of Billings Hill Baptist Church. Frances loved painting, gardening, cooking, and working on her flowers. She especially loved her family, her...

Mar 31, 2024

Mr. Boyd Franklin Simmons, age 87, of Traphill, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Surry Health Center in Mt. Airy.

Frank was born March 25, 1937, in Wilkes County to Boyd Nathan and Nina Beatrice Brown Simmons.

Frank was a member of Middle Cross Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver, brick mason,...

Mar 31, 2024

Ms. Colleen Faye Greene, age 72, of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Colleen was born September 12, 1951, in Wilkes County to Stuard Lester and Nona Chloe Lewis Greene. She attended Austin Baptist Church. Colleen was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking and gardening. She...

Mar 27, 2024

Mr. Jessie Donald Hemric, age 81, of Elkin passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Jessie was born March 2, 1943 in Wilkes County to James Archie and Gertie Mae Sparks. Jessie was a retired battalion chief in the Winston Salem fire department. He served 30 years. Jessie was a member...

Mar 27, 2024

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Thomas Junior Golden, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 75. Thomas was born May 10, 1948 to Robey and Muriel Golden in Surry County.

He was an electrician for over 30 years, he took pride in his work and had a wide customer base who called on...

Mar 27, 2024

Mrs. Linda Holcomb Lyon, age 82, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.

Linda was born May 21, 1941 in Wilkes County to Ira Samuel and Verda Marie Cockerham Holcomb. She was a member of Austin Baptist Church.  Linda loved to travel. She also enjoyed making crafts, jewelry, feeding birds...

Mar 22, 2024

Paul Daniel Benton, of Ronda, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the age of 79. Paul was born in Surry County on August 26, 1944, to P.D. Benton and Lou Alice Vestal Benton.

Paul retired from Unifi after many years of service. He was also a...