Obituaries

Nov 7, 2022

Gail Ann Sapp Mitchell Parnell, age 86, died Monday, November 7, 2022.

Gail was born in Winston Salem, NC, the daughter of Lou Neal and Arthur Sapp. She is remembered by her children, Steve Mitchell, Laurie Hutchens, and Devlin McNeil, by her grandchildren Ambien, Jacob, Hannah, Jairus, Kelsey, and Taylor, and by her great grandchildren Braelyn, Michael,...

Nov 7, 2022

On Monday, November 7th, 2022, Jesse Frank Alexander, a loving husband, father and papa passed away peacefully with loved ones surrounding him in the last days of his life. His entire life was spent in Elkin, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse Ford Alexander and Maggie Harp Alexander; his son Jesse Christopher Alexander,...

Nov 7, 2022

Mr. Frank Dale Walker, age 71, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at Pruitt Health of Elkin. Mr. Walker was born January 6, 1951 in Sevier County, TN to Melvil Frank and Ruth Clark Walker.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Pat Price.

Dale was the owner of...

Nov 3, 2022

Mrs. Florence A. Peck, age 92, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin.

Arrangements are entrusted to Henry Funeral Home and Cremation of Staunton, Virginia.

Nov 2, 2022

Mrs. Linda Gentry Southard, age 82, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home.  Mrs. Southard was born June 25, 1940 in Surry County to Arie Gentry and Empress White Gentry.

Mrs. Southard retired as director of the afterschool program with Elkin City Schools and was a member of Elkin Valley Baptist...

Nov 1, 2022

Mr. Robert “Bob” Lee Snow, age 73, of Elkin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at his residence following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.  Mr. Snow was born August 8, 1949 in Nelson County, VA to Dexter Snow and Edna Lee Branch Snow.

Bob was baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal Church.  He received...

Oct 30, 2022

Mr. Billy Eugene Beasley Jr., age 60, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Beasley was born July 6, 1962 in Forsyth County to Billy Eugene Beasley Sr. and Viola Maiden Beasley.

Billy was employed by Central States Manufacturing Company in Mt. Airy.  He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting.

Oct 29, 2022

Mr. Tracy Rex Shumate, age 79, passed away Saturday October 29, 2022.  Mr. Shumate was born February 15, 1943 in Wilkes County to Monroe Tracy Shumate and Faye Miles Shumate.

Tracy was a retired diesel mechanic with Hennis Freightliners and was a member of Oak Level Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for several years. ...

Oct 20, 2022

Emily Victoria Holder Southard passed away peacefully, age 100 and 10 months, basking in the love of family and friends.  All agreed that hers was an exceptional life well lived.

All her life, beginning at a very early age, Emily helped others.  As a child, her mother would send her to the homes of relatives, neighbors, and...

Oct 17, 2022

Mr. Roger Dean Noring, age 62, of Elkin passed Monday, October 17, 2022 at his home. Roger was born September 14, 1960 in Dallas County, IA to Robert Richard Noring and Imogene Grinstead Noring.

Roger was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed woodworking.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include: his...

Oct 17, 2022

Mr. Glenn Blackburn, age 84, of Ronda passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 at his home. Mr. Blackburn was born September 8, 1938 in Wilkes County to Olin Thomas Blackburn and Myrtle Johnson Blackburn.

Mr. Blackburn was a member of Ronda Baptist Tabernacle and retired from Holly Farms/Tyson. He was a loving husband, father and Pa and...

Oct 14, 2022

Mr. David Smith, age 85, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022 at Woltz Hospice Home.  Mr. Smith was born May 31, 1937 in Wilkes County to George and Roseann Hayes Smith, Sr.

David was a retired farmer and was a member of Shoaly Branch Baptist Church where he served as the chairman of deacons for many years. ...

Oct 13, 2022

Mrs. Sena Louise Norman Moore, age 96, of Devotion passed away peacefully Thursday, October 13, 2022 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home after a brief illness. Mrs. Moore was born February 13, 1926 in Surry County to Jake Allen Norman and Ennice Lorine Gaylean Norman.

Mrs. Moore was a faithful and loyal member of Rocky...

Oct 12, 2022

Ms. Elizabeth Rebekah “Becky” Gentry passed away on October 12, 2022 at Mountain View Hospice in Yadkinville after fighting a courageous battle against inflammatory breast cancer for many years.

She was born in the Benham Community of Wilkes County on March 19, 1942 to the late O. H. "Bill" Gentry and Mary Gladys Carter Gentry.

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Oct 9, 2022

Mr. Robert Mitchell Rose, age 61, of Hamptonville passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Robert was born November 16, 1960 in Tannersville, VA to John and Irene Taylor Rose.

Robert was a member of Ronda Baptist Tabernacle.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary...

Oct 8, 2022

Mrs. Wanda Lee Jackson Hardy, age 95 of State Road, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mrs. Hardy was born April 26, 1927 in State Road, NC to Joseph Leander Jackson and Nevada Howard Jackson. She was the oldest of eight children. Mrs. Hardy married Leo Wesley Hardy on...

Oct 7, 2022

Mr. Arvil Grady Luffman, Sr. age 84, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. Luffman was born July 19, 1938 in Wilkes County to Grady and Maude Dula Luffman.

Arvil loved gardening and sharing his harvest with his friends and family.  He also loved to fish and ride his John Deere Gator.  Arvil was...

Oct 4, 2022

Mr. Doughton MacAuthur Woodle, age 79, of Elkin passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at his home. Mr. Woodle was born July 6, 1943 in Wilkes County to Ransom Woodle and Verlie Royal Woodle.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Woodle; brothers, Clyde Woodle, Conard Woodle; sisters, Stella Roberts,...

Oct 4, 2022

Mr. Roger Dale Scott, age 70, of Elkin, beloved husband, father, Pa, and friend went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Roger owned and operated Scott’s Body Shop for over 30 years. He had a passion for old American muscle cars, mowing,...

Oct 3, 2022

Mr. David Stanley Williams, age 40, of Thurmond, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 at Asheville Mission Hospital in Asheville. David was born July 30, 1982 in Wilkes County to Michael David Williams and Georgia Spicer Boyd.

David enjoyed cooking and being outdoors.

Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his grandparents, Winford Stanley Spicer...