Obituaries
Douglas Lee Melton
Aug 30, 2025
Douglas Lee Melton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Doug was born in Radford, Virginia, to Paul Douglas and Fannie Byrd Melton on October 26, 1943. After high school, he began a career working for the Department of Transportation in Engineering, retiring after 37 years of service.
As a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church...
Bonnie Holbrook Brewer
Aug 23, 2025
Bonnie Holbrook Brewer, age 79, passed away peacefully at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 1, 1946, in Wilkes County to Lundy and Beatrice Sidden Holbrook, Bonnie’s life was a radiant testament to faith, devotion, and unconditional love.
A devoted member of Dennyville Baptist Church, Bonnie’s days were grounded in her unwavering faith, which guided...
Dorothy Settlemyer Bauguess
Aug 23, 2025
Dorothy Settlemyer Bauguess, 83, of Elkin, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Born on February 2, 1942, in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of Z.W. Settlemyer and Edna Blanton Settlemyer.
Dorothy dedicated many years of service to Yadkin Valley Bank before retiring. She was a devoted member of Stoney Ridge Baptist Church and found her greatest joy in spending...
McCree Wilson Gentry, Jr.
Aug 19, 2025
McCree Wilson Gentry, Jr., age 78 of State Road, NC, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, surrounded by loving family members.
JR was born February 8, 1947, in Surry County to McCree Gentry, Sr. and Louise Danner Gentry.
“Smoke” retired in July from Carl Rose and Sons Paving after 38 years of service. His hobbies included spending time...
Patricia Simmons Wagoner
Aug 15, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Simmons Wagoner, age 71, of State Road, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Wagoner was born on October 25, 1953, in Surry County to Franklin Delano and Dorothy Martin Simmons. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Elkin, and served as the Director of Volunteer Services at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Professionally, she worked...
Lou Wood Goodwin Hampton
Aug 14, 2025
Mrs. Lou Wood Goodwin Hampton, age 84, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Hampton was born February 19, 1941, in Surry County to Culmer and Nannie Woodruff Wood. She was a member of the State Road Primitive Baptist Church and was a graduate of Appalachian State University. Mrs. Hampton retired after 22 years as an...
Keith Robert Tulbert
Aug 13, 2025
Robert “Keith” Tulbert, age 68, of Elkin, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was born in Elkin on October 22, 1956, and was the son of the late Bobby Lee Tulbert and Barbara Ann Pennington Tulbert.
Keith found joy in fishing on quiet mornings, tuning into his scanner radio to...
Glenn Dale Money
Aug 5, 2025
Mr. Glenn Dale Money, age 74, of Elkin passed away Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center. Dale was born April 15, 1951 in Surry County to Richard Glenn Money and Florence Darnell Money.
Dale retired from Wachovia Bank in 2007 after a 28 year career in Banking Security. In life, Dale was a passionate fisherman, enjoyed traveling, and spending...
Judy Kay Wiles
Aug 2, 2025
Mrs. Judy Kay Wiles beloved wife and devoted mother and grandmother, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 surrounded by family and friends at home.
Mrs. Wiles was born July 8, 1946 in Surry County to Arl and Florence Burcham Smith. She enjoyed many years in retail sales at Surrey Gift Shoppe in downtown Elkin before becoming a bank teller...
Donald Keith Harris
Jul 29, 2025
Mr. Donald Keith Harris, 60, of Greensboro, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Beacon Place Hospice Home in Greensboro.
Born on July 17, 1965, in Surry County, Keith was the son of Donald “Dane” Harris and Geraldine “Geri” Byrd Harris.
Throughout his life, Keith was an active member of his community. He found faith and fellowship at New Life...
Ray Cox
Jul 28, 2025
Mr. James Ray Cox, age 86, of Thurmond, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Cox was born January 28, 1939, in Smyth County, Virginia to Earl L. and Nellie Terry Cox.
Mr. Cox was a United States Navy Veteran and enjoyed farming and antique cars. He retired from Chatham Manufacturing after 42 years of service in the Power...
Olin Wade Marshall
Jul 25, 2025
Mr. Olin Wade Marshall, age 70, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Olin was born on March 5, 1955, in Surry County to the late John Marshall and Pauline Hayes Marshall.
Olin was a man who deeply loved the outdoors and the simple joys of life. He enjoyed hunting, farming,...
Belva Lee Richardson
Jul 24, 2025
Belva Lee Richardson, age 89, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.
Born November 17, 1935, in Wilkes County, NC, Belva was the daughter of the late Aldean Wiles and Beuna Casey Wiles. She was a woman of deep faith...
James M Burchette
Jul 22, 2025
James Matthew Burchette, age 92 passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at the Kate Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem. Born in Wilkes County, James was the son of the late Charlie Burchette and Nettie Mickel Burchette.
A skilled construction worker by trade, James took great pride in his work and the strength it demanded. He was a devoted member...
Hilary Alexander Carter
Jul 21, 2025
Mr. Hilary “Alex” Alexander Carter, age 97, passed away Monday, July 21,2025 at Chatham Nursing Center. Mr. Carter was born May 18,1928 in Surry County to Bramlett Worth and Oma Bauguess Carter.
Mr. Carter retired from Sprint as a Telephone Technician. He was the oldest and most tenured member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church serving as a Deacon, Church Clerk, trustee...
Bobby Gene Wood
Jul 19, 2025
Mr. Bobby Gene Wood, age 82, of Traphill, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Born on April 28, 1943, in Wilkes County to Joseph Franklin Wood and Pheba Durham Wood, Bobby lived a life rooted in service, family, faith, and the soil of his home.
A devoted cattle farmer, Bobby found purpose and...
James Stephen Harris
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. James Stephen Harris, of State Road and Gastonia, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 in Gastonia. He was born September 29, 1955 in Elkin, to James Sherman and Grace McCann Harris. Mr. Harris was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Journalism. Professionally he worked as a writer for the Elkin...
Roger Lee Gentry
Jul 9, 2025
Roger Lee “Boy” Gentry, age 43 of State Road, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Roger was born October 7, 1981, in Forsyth County to Robbie Joe and Barbara Cheek Gentry.
Roger loved to play golf and softball.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Bobby Joe and Jane Gentry.
Survivors...
Larry Waller
Jul 8, 2025
Larry Waller, age 74 of Thurmond passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Larry was born February 7, 1951, in Iredell County, he lost his father, John William Waller just eight days after his birth. Larry was raised by his mother, Marie Tebe Paul.
Larry found joy in his family, cherishing every moment spent with his...
Doris Park Luffman
Jul 5, 2025
Doris’s Prayer: Oh Lord, take this food for the nourishment of my body and my body to your service. In the Early hours of Sunday Morning. Doris received a new body to serve her Lord and Master Jesus Christ. She ran her race and fought a good fight. She is not gone we just cannot see her. Mrs. Doris a...
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