Obituaries

Jan 6, 2025

Mrs. Becky Reynolds Creed, age 79, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Becky, born on August 10, 1945, in Surry County to Howard and Ruby Laster Reynolds, was a woman of deep love and affection. Her heart was filled with love for her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a member of...

Jan 3, 2025

Loyd “Spencer” Martin, Sr, Age 80, of Ronda, North Carolina passed away on January 3, 2025 at Wilkes Health & Rehab, North Wilkesboro, NC. Spencer was born on March 3, 1944 in Wilkes County to the late Loyd Maness and Minnie Lee Seagraves Martin.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Angela Lynn and...

Jan 3, 2025

Mrs. Molly Harris Carter, age 71 of Ronda, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at Hugh Chatham Hospital. She was born in Surry County on August 5, 1953, to James Hardin Harris and Lula Combs Harris.

She loved dogs, camping, riding horses, boating, fishing and her family.

 Molly was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband David Rex Carter of...

Jan 2, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Hiram Mansfield Well, Jr. (H.M.), age 94, of Jonesville, announces his passing on January 2, 2025, in his home. He was born in Guilford County on January 3, 1930, to the late Hiram Mansfield Wells, Sr. and Vallie Anderson Wells

He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the...

Jan 1, 2025

Janice Simmons Santiago, age 67, of Elkin passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Yadkin Valley Senior Living in Elkin.

Janice was born September 30, 1957 in Surry County to J.T. and Lorene Golden Simmons.

Janice loved to paint and to garden and canning her crops. She also loved her family very much.

In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death...

Dec 31, 2024

Michael “Mickey” Cockerham, age 79, a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran (1968 – 1969) and a man deeply devoted to his family, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. 

Mickey was born February 7, 1945, to Blan Doughton and Mae Hayes Cockerham. After many years of hard work, he spent his retirement with his beautiful, devoted, and loving...

Dec 29, 2024

Danny Shane Myers, age 47, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Atrium Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Shane was born July 28, 1977, in Wilkes County, to Danny Ray & LaVerne  Ayers Myers.

He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Shane loved animals, playing basketball, collecting baseball cards and competing in truck stereo competitions.

Shane was preceded in death by his...

Dec 27, 2024

Dr.  Bruno Sisto Marcoccia, age 62, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. Bruno was born October 4, 1962, in York Township, Canada, to Francesco and Clara Pigliacelli Marcoccia.

Bruno studied at the University of Toronto, where he received his Bachelor of Applied Science and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry.

Bruno was preceded...

Dec 27, 2024

Epsie Verna Blackburn “Granny” McCann, age 102, passed away on Thursday, December 26,

2024 at Woltz Hospice Home. She was born on June 6,1922 in Wilkes County to Lin Blackburn

and Rhonda Blackburn.

Epsie was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church. She loved her church and the people

there. She loved to garden, especially flowers and vegetables. Epsie was a hard worker and

worked...

Dec 27, 2024

Carol Yarboro Bruce, age 83, passed away Friday December 27, 2024 at Hugh Chatham Health. Carol was born July 26, 1941 in Surry County to Talmadge and Louise Burcham Yarboro. 

Carol worked at Spainhours for many years and later retired from Pleasant Hill Daycare. She was a member of Grassy Creek United Methodist Church where she served as a youth leader...

Dec 26, 2024

Mary Ellen Bass Wood, age 73 passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home.

Mary was born April 29, 1951, in Franklin County PA, to Walter Dudley Bass and Winifred Orlea Bass. She was a member of Community Fellowship Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Wood; two brothers, Frank Bass...

Dec 26, 2024

Joann Waddell Crouse, 66, of Elkin, passed away at her residence on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Joann was born January 12, 1958, in Alleghany County to Robert Waddell and Shirley Collins Combs. 

She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, crochet and also loved bird watching.

Survivors include her mother, Shirley Collins Combs of Elkin; daughters Thalassa Wilmoth and husband Adam of...

Dec 24, 2024

Mr. Charlie Reece Settle, age 98, of State Road moved to his eternal rest on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 from Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Charlie was born March 23, 1926 in Wilkes County to Weaver and Ruth Shore Settle. He was the owner of Auto Parts and Service, Inc. in Jonesville and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church....

Dec 22, 2024

Lisa Mickle Johnson, age 55, of Jonesville passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Pruitt Health in Elkin. Lisa was born November 23, 1969, in Surry County to Grady and Doris Coe Mickle 

In addition to her parents, she was also survived by her husband William Johnson, two sisters, Eva Mickel Wood and Bobbie Mickle Madden; her special canine friend Little...

Dec 21, 2024

Dicy Frances Bauguess Lankford, age 81, of State Road, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Dicy was born in Surry County on January 8, 1943, to Curtis and Alice Greenwood Bauguess.

Dicy worked at Walmart in Elkin for several years and attended Central Full Gospel Church but was a Double Creek Baptist Church member...

Dec 20, 2024

William Charles Fletcher, Sr., age 92, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Betty Friday, December 20 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Charles was born October 9, 1932 in Elkin to Paul and Lucy Fletcher. He married the love of his life Betty Ellen Harris Fletcher in 1953. He graduated from Gardner Webb College with...

Dec 18, 2024

Teri Sue Varela, age 62 passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at her residence.

Teri was born August 20, 1962 in Jackson MI to Author “Sam” Smith and Paula Smith.

Teri was a member of Elkin Presbyterian Church. She loved gardening, her pets, hair styling, and her church family. Teri was also kind to everyone around her.

Teri was preceded in death by...

Dec 17, 2024

Mr. Loyd Donald “Don” Porter, age 90, of Hamptonville, peacefully entered heaven, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville, surrounded by his family. Don was born on January 18, 1934, in Yadkin County to Loyd Horton and Carrie King Porter. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Don loved life, and...

Dec 17, 2024

Kathy Ann Sidden, age 68, of Traphill passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at her residence.

Kathy was born January 2, 1956, in Surry county to Raymond Sidden & Lucy Elizabeth Blackburn.

Kathy was a member of Traphill Baptist church. She was a graduate of Western Carolina University. Kathy loved reading and watching movies.

Dec 16, 2024

Gerald Max Combs, age 85, of Elkin, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Health.

Gerald was born March 11, 1939, in Carroll County, Virginia, to Arnold Noah Combs and Josie Stoneman Combs.

Gerald was a member of First United Methodist Church of Elkin.  Most recently, he enjoyed spending time with his family,...