Obituaries

Aug 19, 2024

Ricky Joe Combs, age 57, of Ronda, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Ricky, a self-employed poultry farmer, was born on July 2, 1967, in Wilkes County to Glen Benford Combs and Thelma Johnson Combs.  His love for the farm, farm equipment, hunting, fishing, and nature’s beauty was only surpassed by his...

Aug 11, 2024

Mildred Wagoner Muncus Casstevens, age 84, passed away after an extended illness at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson on Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1940, to the late Lonnie Rufus Wagoner and Zella Seagraves Wagoner.

She was a long-time faithful member of Marler Road Baptist Church. She loved the lord and adored...

Aug 8, 2024

Mrs. Judy Carolyn Bauguess Moody, age 73, formerly of Elkin, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at The Wilson House in Wilson, NC.

Mrs. Moody was born in Surry County on December 1, 1950 to Charles William and Retha Mae McCann Bauguess.

When her husband Clarence was living, Judy enjoyed their many trips to...

Aug 5, 2024

Mrs. Jean Chappell Bryan, age 96, of Elkin, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Chappell was born in Surry County on October 3, 1927, to Carl and Hattie Greenwood Chappell.

Aunt Jean, as she was lovingly known by her family, had a long list of talents.  After retiring from Chappell...

Aug 3, 2024

Our precious angel fell asleep listening to his mother’s heartbeat and woke up in the arms of Jesus on Friday, August 2, 2024.  Azriel Augustus Habana was delivered earth-side on Saturday, August 3, 2024.  He was surrounded by those who loved him most.  Though he was tiny, he was mighty, forever imprinting on our hearts and lives.

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Aug 3, 2024

Patricia Irene Shoemaker Ireson, aged 87, better known as Mema Pat, joined the Church Triumphant on August 3, 2024, in Beaufort, SC, her favorite place on Earth. She had wished for and had enjoyed one last beach day, went to sleep, and woke up in her eternal home with her Lord and Savior.

Pat was born in...

Aug 2, 2024

Mrs. Sue Cox Royal, age 77, of Elkin, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Sue was born on April 12, 1947, to Harlon Tyre and Elner Marie Collins Cox.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Eugene Royal, brother Vance...

Aug 2, 2024

Mrs. Juanita Tilley Lyon, age 91, of Traphill, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at her residence.

Juanita was born in Wilkes County on November 29, 1932, to James Luther and Minerva Ann Tilley.

Juanita attended Roaring River Primitive Baptist Church.

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

Jul 31, 2024

Mr. Dennis Glenn Burton, Sr. age 70, of Elkin, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his residence.

Dennis was born in Forsyth County on March 3, 1954, to Glenn Spencer Burton and Helen Moncus Burton.

Dennis was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, a longtime volunteer with State Road Volunteer Fire Department...

Jul 29, 2024

Mr. Lawrence Calvin “LC” Wood, age 87, of Traphill, passed away at home on Monday, July 29, 2024. LC was born in Wilkes County on February 22, 1937, to Joseph and Pheba Durham Wood. Mr. Wood was a member of Knobbs Baptist Church and chose farming as his lifelong profession. He enjoyed his loving family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In...

Jul 25, 2024

Mr. Elbert James “Jim” Bradley, Jr., age 87, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin. Jim was born July 14, 1937, in Surry County to Elbert James Sr. and Mozelle Burchette Bradley.  Jim served the church as a Sunday school teacher, as a deacon, and became the chairman of the deacons.  Jim graduated from...

Jul 23, 2024

Mr. William David “Bill” Smith, Sr., age 92, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Bill was born in Forsyth County on August 29, 1931 to Albert and Lou Etta Boles Smith. Bill retired from the US Postal service and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a...

Jul 22, 2024

Mr. Russell Eugene "Gene" Burchette, age 82, of Hamptonville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born December 11, 1941, in Surry County to Russell and Lila Anders Burchette. He was the oldest of five children. Gene was a member of Oak Grove...

Jul 20, 2024

Mrs. Gaynell Wilmoth Anderson, age 67, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Gaynell was born February 14, 1957 in Surry County to Homer and Pauline Collins Wilmoth.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Anderson, two sons, Shawn Butcher and Toby Butcher,...

Jul 15, 2024

Mrs. Mary Louise Lancaster Burchette Nace, age 82, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin.

Louise was born in Surry County on March 9, 1942, to Roland McNair Lancaster, Jr. and Agnes Pardue Lancaster Hickey.

Louise was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and served as Director of...

Jul 12, 2024

Mrs. Mabel Marie Turpin, age 95, of Elkin, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 at Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin.

Mabel was born in Wilkes County on June 10. 1929 to Ammy and Jona Walsh Luffman.

Mrs. Turpin was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, woodworking and making furniture. She was...

Jul 7, 2024

Mrs. Frances Kay Burchette, age 78, of Elkin passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin.    Kay was born May 12, 1946 to James Walter and Hazel Harris Jenkins. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Ladies Ministries.  She enjoyed...

Jul 7, 2024

Dixie Carter Phillips, formerly of State Road, passed away on July 7, 2024, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

Dixie was born December 24, 1931, in Guilford County to Bob and Macie Carter.

She worked for Durham County Schools for many years and was a member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church.  Dixie loved a good cup...

Jul 3, 2024

Mr. Harvey Franklin (Mickey) Hayes, Jr. of Elkin passed away Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024. He was born April 26, 1948 in Elkin, NC to Lola Layell and Harvey Franklin Hayes, Sr. Mr. Hayes was a member of the EHS class of 1966, he graduated from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, GA and also from Southern Wesleyan University in Central,...

Jun 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Lee Osborne Wells, age 90, of Jonesville North Carolina announces her passing on June 25, 2024 in her home. Dorothy was born October 17, 1933 to the late Huey Glen Osborne and Pearl Vaudie Harris Osborne.

Mrs. Wells was a piano and voice teacher at Studio 67,...