Obituaries

Jul 9, 2021

Our Eternal and Holy Father God called home our dear Mother, V. Earline Cockerham Taylor, 84, on Friday, July 9 th in the early morning hours. Her closet friend and Royal Confidant, Master, and Savior, Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the Son of God brokered his life many years ago, and by doing so, allowed Mother an eternal home that...

Jul 6, 2021

Robert Andrew “Andy” Shores, 64, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at his home in Tucson, Arizona.

Andy was born in Elkin, NC, on March 7, 1957, to Jessie Daniel “JD” and Doris Helen Shores. He grew up in the Union Hill Community and graduated from Surry Central High School where he excelled in both football...

Jul 6, 2021

Mr. Jeffrey Thomas Schubart, age 66, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the W.G. “Bill” Hefner Medical Center in Salisbury.  He was born March 31, 1955 in Rockland, NY to Francis Schubart and Frances Tomson Schubart.  Mr. Schubart was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam Era and was a retired electrician.

In...

Jul 5, 2021

Mrs. Janie Catherine Adams Vanhoy Pegram, age 83, of Asheboro passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Pegram was born October 5, 1937 in Wilkes County to James Quincy and Eddie Billings Adams.

Mrs. Pegram retired from Black and Decker in Asheboro.

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

Jul 3, 2021

Mr. Thomas Charlie Billings, age 37, of Granite Falls passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 in Wilkes County. Charlie was born October 11, 1983 in Wilkes County to Clyde and Judy Dancy Billings.

Charlie was a former team leader at RPM Wood Finishes in Hudson, NC. He was a loving, hardworking father and homeowner.

In...

Jul 3, 2021

Mickie Chambers age 66, passed away July 3, 2021. All services for Mr. Chambers are Private.

Jul 1, 2021

Mr. Larry Reece West, age 78, of Elkin passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. West was born December 11, 1942 in Surry County to Garnett Roosevelt and Artie Baugus West.

Mr. West attended Fall Creek Baptist Church and retired from Chatham Manufacturing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Jun 30, 2021

Mr. Derek Sheldon Millaway, age 30, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at his residence.  Derek was born June 16, 1991 in Surry County to Sheldon Brett and Tammy Norman Millaway.

Derek was a member of the United States Army National Guard having served in Afghanistan and was of the Christian Faith.   He was preceded in death...

Jun 25, 2021

Mr. William Clarence Brown, age 71, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 at his home. He was born May 24, 1950 in Surry County to William Click Brown and Margaret Elizabeth Arnold Brown.

Mr. Brown was an avid outdoorsman and builder.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by daughter, Kimberly Megan...

Jun 20, 2021

Mr. John Clifford Bass, Sr., age 63, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Pruitt Health. Mr. Bass was born September 10, 1957 in Germany to Walter Dudley and Winifred Cook Bass.

Mr. Bass was a United States Navy veteran. He enjoyed studying family genealogy and history, especially the Civil War.

In addition to his...

Jun 18, 2021

Mr. Larry Richard Tuttle, age 65, of Dobson passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. All services for Mr. Tuttle will be private.

Jun 18, 2021

Mr. Jimmy “Jim” Lee Gentry, age 82, of Elkin went home to the Lord Friday, June 18, 2021 at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Jim was born April 1, 1939 in Surry County to Paul and Blanche Snow Gentry.

He was a member of Oak Level Baptist Church and worked for Vaughn-Bassett until he retired. Jim...

Jun 15, 2021

Mrs. Sonya Cheri Bryant-Draughon, age 45, of Jonesville passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Sonya was born December 11, 1975 in Surry County to Barry and Sandra Johnson Bryant.

Sonya was a member of Jonesville Pentecostal Holiness Church and attended Lees-McCrae University.

In addition to her parents, she...

Jun 13, 2021

Mr. James “Jimmy” Leroy Conley, age 53, of Elkin passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. Jimmy was born July 24, 1967 to Dwight Eugene and Cecilia Jean Shortt Conley.

Jimmy enjoyed life, dirt track racing, being outdoors and on the river. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

Mr. Conley was preceded...

Jun 10, 2021

Raenell Harris, age 64, of State Road passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her residence.  Raenell was born March 17, 1957 in Surry County to Nell Newman.

Raenell was a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church and retired from The Northwest Company in Ronda.  She was preceded in death by her mother.

Survivors include:...

Jun 7, 2021

Mrs. Rosa Childress Royall, age 73, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Royall was born August 6, 1947 in Yadkin County to Lonnie and Zola Blevins Childress. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Smith.

Survivors include: sons, Mickey Smith and his wife Debbie of Lexington,...

Jun 6, 2021

Mrs. Kathaleen Cox Smith, age 77, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her home.  She was born March 15, 1944 in Wilkes County, to Walter Joel Cox and Ethel Rae Smoot Cox.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Tracy Smith; twin sister, Etheleen Cox; sisters, Bernice Arnold, Rosa Lee...

Jun 5, 2021

Colonel Norman Patrick Walls, age 53, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Creedmoor, NC on June 5, 2021.

Colonel Walls is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca, and his two beautiful girls, Piper and Perryn. He also leaves behind his mother, Shelba Walls, brother, Neil Walls and his Aunt Peggy.  Outside of his immediate family, he...

Jun 5, 2021

Mr. Kenneth “Ken” Winkler, age 66, of Floral City, Florida passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, North Carolina while traveling from Florida to Ohio. He was born August 21, 1954 in Akron, Ohio to Austin and Florence Winkler. Ken retired from Pecheny and was a proud owner of his Corvette “GiGi.”...

Jun 3, 2021

Mrs. Carol Sprinkle Vanhoy, age 65, of State Road went to her Heavenly home Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Pruitt Health. Mrs. Vanhoy was born May 1, 1956 to Paul Sprinkle and Ardell Pruitt Sprinkle Hemric.

Mrs. Vanhoy was a member of State Road Pentecostal Holiness Church, where she was very active and retired from Surry County...