Obituaries

Tina Kay Myers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ledelphia Ann Atwood

Ledelphia Ann Atwood

May 16, 2026

Ledelphia Ann Fulk Atwood , age 82 , of Yadkinville , passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 , at Yadkin Nursing Center in Yadkinville.

Mrs. Atwood was born Tuesday, August 17th, 1943 , in Surry County to Brady Clarence and Lalah Golden Fulk .

Ledelphia was a warm outgoing person, who enjoyed talking to people and crafting. She was a member of...

Nancy Louise Maxwell

Nancy Louise Maxwell

May 14, 2026

Nancy Louise Winfrey Maxwell, age 87, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation.

Nancy was born March 25, 1939, in Richmond, Virginia to James Allen and Gazie Blanche Muselman Winfrey.

Nancy was a person who was full of life and had a joyous laugh. She loved country music and dancing. Most of all, her friends.

In...

Eileen Boles

Eileen Boles

May 13, 2026

Mrs. Elizabeth Eileen Morrison Boles, age 89, of Yadkinville passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mrs. Boles as born on January 18, 1937 in Yadkin County to James Jesse and DeEtte Vestal Morrison. She was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Mike Boles, and brother, Daniel Morrison.

Survivors...

Richard Orlando Bernabe, Jr.

Richard Orlando Bernabe, Jr.

May 3, 2026

Mr. Richard Orlando Bernabe, Jr., age 84, of Boonville passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Bernabe was born November 10, 1941 in Fairfield, NJ to Richard Orlando, Sr. and Eleanore Hollis Bernabe.

Mr. Bernabe was a Marine Corp Veteran and a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife,...

Arabella River Elisabeth Johnson

Arabella River Elisabeth Johnson

May 1, 2026

Arabella River Elisabeth Johnson, age 1, of Hamptonville, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Arabella was born July 28, 2024 in Surry County to Cheyanna Elisabeth Pardue.

Arabella was a calm quiet child with an infectious smile that would light up a room everywhere she went. Her presence will be missed by...

Randy Howard Crabb

Randy Howard Crabb

Apr 30, 2026

Mr. Randy Howard Crabb, age 58, of Hamptonville, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Crabb was born on March 9, 1968, in Wilkes County to Raymond and Brenda Sue Sprinkle Crabb Jr.

Mr. Crabb was an active member of Mountain View Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking chicken, hunting, and fishing. Professionally, he was...

Michael Scott Harris

Michael Scott Harris

Apr 29, 2026

Michael Scott Harris, age 60, of Elkin, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, North Carolina.

Michael was born on September 13, 1965 in Elkin, North Carolina to Grady Winfield and Cora Olene Perry Harris.

Michael was a valued employee of Walmart, having worked with the company for over twenty years. Working in the retail industry...