Obituaries

Mar 21, 2024

Mrs. Dorry Prevette Mathis, age 78, of Jonesville, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her residence. Dorry was born in Wilkes County on September 10, 1945, to Eli Prevette and Era Lee Pardue Prevette.

Dorry worked as a hairdresser until she retired. She enjoyed painting, spending time with her family, and being very active with Swan...

Mar 21, 2024

Bobby Ronald Taylor Sr., age 74, of Elkin, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center in Yadkinville. He was born in Surry County on April 3, 1949. Bobby was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many.

Bobby owned and operated Taylor Heating and Air. He was passionate about...

Mar 20, 2024

Dorothy Wagoner Gilliam, age 91, of Jonesville passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Terra Bella Senior Living in Greensboro.  Mrs. Gilliam was born June 27, 1932 to Woltz and Beatrice Pardue Wagoner.

Dorothy retired from Chatham Manufacturing and was a member of Jonesville First Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Mar 19, 2024

Marlene Apicella, age 68, of Mount Airy, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on Monday, April 4, 1955, in Gallia County, Ohio, to Golden Newsome and Edith Marcum Newsome.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Marlene will be lovingly remembered by her...

Mar 19, 2024

Mr. Howard Edward Prevette, age 84, of Ronda, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in Wilkes County, NC, on December 14, 1939, to James Russell Prevette and Mary Lee Shepard Prevette.

Howard was preceded in death by his loving wife, Edna Prevette. Howard lived...

Mar 18, 2024

Jewel “Judy" Harper Farist, age 81, of Elkin, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at her residence.

Judy was born January 10, 1943, in Gilmer County, Georgia, to Floyd Harper and Hazel Marie Johnson Harper.

She retired from Lockheed Martin Aerospace Company after 32 years of service. In addition to his parents, she was preceded...

Mar 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Carol Caudill Winebarger February 4, 1945 – March 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Carol Caudill Winebarger, who graced our lives for 79 years. Carol peacefully departed from her earthly home on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence in Traphill, North Carolina, to join her heavenly abode.

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Mar 14, 2024

Todd David Craig, age 60, of Purlear passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

He was born September 24, 1963 in Caldwell County to David Harold and Brenda Kirby Craig.

Todd attended Purlear Baptist Church. He was a 1981 graduate of Elkin High School and graduated from...

Mar 8, 2024

Barbara Jean Prevette, age 79, of Jonesville, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Surry County on January 1, 1945, to Grable and Martha Ledbetter Prevette.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Joe Prevette and Warren Prevette, and sisters Peggy Prevette and Fay Prevette Kimmer....

Mar 2, 2024

Mrs. Clara Cheek Edwards, age 89, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Pruitt Health of Elkin.  Mrs. Edwards was born December 7, 1934 in Surry County to John Wesley and Ticy Wood Cheek.

Clara was an active member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church for 70 years.  She served in several areas including as a Sunday school...

Feb 29, 2024

Wilda Owens Lawrence, age 96 of Elkin passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Westwood Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Wilkesboro.

Mrs. Lawrence was born November 6, 1927, to Murphy S. and Alice Billings Owens.  She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  Wilda was a retired hairdresser.

In addition to her parents,...

Feb 26, 2024

Mr. Lonnie Wayne Shelton, Sr., age 76 of Elkin, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Lonnie was born July 10, 1947, to Andrew Johnson Shelton, Jr. and Fannie Ola White Shelton. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents.

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Feb 26, 2024

Beatrice Louise "Barbara" Lashmit, age 77 of Ronda, passed away at her residence on Monday, February 26, 2024. Barbara was born in Davidson County on April 22, 1946, to James and Beatrice Louise Combs.

She was of the Baptist faith. Barbara enjoyed cooking, caring for others, reading, and knitting.

In addition to her parents, she...

Feb 26, 2024

Mrs. Linda Lee Bray Osborne, age 79 passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Linda was born September 28, 1944, to Sam Jones and Louise Byrd Bray.  She was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church then later became a member at Arlington First Baptist.  Linda enjoyed sitting on her front porch...

Feb 24, 2024

Mrs. Vickie Ray Byrd, age 73 of Thurmond passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Vickie was born November 1, 1950, to Ray and Hessie Waters Church.  She was a member of Jonesville First Baptist Church. She retired from Elkin Elementary School.

Vickie was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband...

Feb 23, 2024

Mrs. Wilma Frances Reece Smith, age 85, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkin.

Wilma was born July 30, 1938, to Rev. James and Ruby Chappell Reece.  Wilma was a member of Shoaly Branch Baptist Church where she directed the choir for many years and served a large role...

Feb 23, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Amy Day Royall, age 63, of Jonesville, NC. Amy passed peacefully, surrounded by her children, at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem on February 23, 2024.

Amy was born in Wilkes County on October 29, 1960, to parents Jack and Aleine Day. She grew up with her brother, Marc, on Bethel...

Feb 23, 2024

Mr. Walter Benjamin Johnson, age 70 of Elkin, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his residence.

Walter was born July 22, 1953,  in Wilkes County to John Robert and Mary Jane “Janie” Caudill Johnson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Walsh, and five brothers, Roy,...

Feb 23, 2024

Hunter Darden, a beloved author whose passion for storytelling touched the lives of many, passed away on February 23, 2024, in Mooresville, North Carolina, after bravely battling early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She was 66 years old.

Born on November 17, 1957, in Augusta, Georgia, Hunter was the cherished daughter of Dr. Council Dudley and Peggy Dudley. She spent...

Feb 21, 2024

Edith Mae Miller Osborne, age 91, of Elkin, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home. Edith was born September 29, 1932, to Mason and Leva Mae White Miller. Mrs. Osborne was the owner and operator of Harris Electric, and she was a member of Grassy Creek United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was...