Obituaries

Nov 12, 2024

Barbara "Polly" Tulbert passed peacefully to the presence of her Lord Tuesday November 12, 2024.

Polly was born in beautiful Ashe County to John and Lessie Pennington on Oct. 19, 1931.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Bobby Lee Tulbert, and her seven siblings, John Mack...

Nov 12, 2024

James “Greg” Gregory Hamlin, age 66, of Roaring River, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Greg was born in Surry County on October 14, 1958, to James Wendell Hamlin and Ruth Coalson Hamlin. Greg loved to golf, ride his Harley Davidson, and the UNC Tarheels. Greg was also a very...

Nov 10, 2024

Linda Kay Key, age 71, from Ronda, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Linda was born October 3, 1953, in Wilkes County to Bill and Ruby Pendry Mathis.  She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Wayne Key...

Nov 9, 2024

Gary Alan Phillips, 69, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at PruittHealth of Elkin.

Gary was born July 1, 1955, to Harvey and Rose Lewis Phillips. He was of the Christian faith. Gary worked at Randy Marion Automotive and considered that his favorite hobby. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, and riding...

Nov 9, 2024

Mr. Jeffrey Lee Adams, age 65 of Jonesville passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his residence.

Jeffrey was born March 7, 1959 in Surry County to Roby Edward Adams and Treva Hutson Cothren.  He was a member of Victory Chapel Baptist Church.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a...

Nov 7, 2024

Penny Wood Mauldin Wooten, 58, of State Road, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at her residence. Penny was born November 30, 1965, to David and Betty Johnson Wood. She was a member of Mount Herman Baptist Church. Penny enjoyed reading and cooking and loved spending time with her family. She loved the color pink and her dogs, Bella...

Nov 4, 2024

Timothy Dean Somers, age 68, of Thurmond, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at his residence.

Timothy was born in Iredell County on September 1, 1956, to Dean and Myrl Roberts Somers.

In addition to his parents, Timothy was preceded in death by his wife.

Survivors include his son, John Somers; brother,...

Oct 26, 2024

Garry Dean Lineberry Sr., age 72 of Jonesville, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Garry was born in Wilkes County on January 28, 1952, to James Lineberry and Jessie Harold Lineberry. Garry proudly served his country in the United States Army for 20 years and served two tours of...

Oct 20, 2024

Sharon Hinson Brown, age 60, of Thurmond, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Sharon was born in Surry County on September 30, 1964, to Robert George Hinson and Bonnie Wilson Hinson. Sharon was a member of Thanks to Calvary Baptist Church; she enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time with her church...

Oct 17, 2024

Mr. Larry Dean Smith, age 76, of Elkin passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

Larry was born June 19, 1948 in Surry County to George W Smith, Jr and Sarah Peggy Tilley Smith.  Larry was of the Baptist faith and an avid deer hunter.  He will always be remembered as a...

Oct 17, 2024

Mr. Ronnie Paul Gentry, 75, of Elkin, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Pruitt Healthcare.

Ronnie, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, was born March 5, 1949, in Surry County to Paul and Blanche Snow Gentry. He cherished his family and enjoyed spending time with them. His love for the outdoors led him to Stone Mountain...

Oct 15, 2024

Carrie Elizabeth Burchette, age 30, of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Orange, California.

Carrie was born in Surry County on March 30, 1994, to Margaret Childress Groce and Joey Burchette.

Carrie's adventurous spirit was evident in her love for the outdoors. She found joy in every moment spent...

Oct 13, 2024

Mrs. Verna Jackson Foster, age, 92 of Elkin passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Yadkin Nursing Center in Yadkinville.

Verna was born January 11, 1932 in Wilkes County to Ernest Montgomery and Annie Barker Byrd.  She was a member of Benham Baptist Church.  Verna was a past member of First Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro and...

Oct 11, 2024

Eleanor Lorraine Petree Green, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, October 11, 2024, at Wilkes Medical Center. Eleanor was born on May 21, 1933 to Lewis and Edith Petree. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Peggy Couch and brother, Frank Petree.

Eleanor was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother...

Oct 8, 2024

Lester Bauguess, age 86, of Ronda, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Lester was born on June 18, 1938, in Wilkes County to Theodore R. Bauguess and Dossie Jane Casey Bauguess. He was a member of the Cattleman’s Association in Wilkes County. Lester loved farming and his farm animals. He...

Oct 7, 2024

Glenda Gail Moxley Gilliam, age 76, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center.

Glenda was born January 6, 1948, in Yadkin County to Paul Isaac Moxley and Annie Joyce Martin Moxley. She was a member of Jonesville First Baptist Church, where she was active in many children’s...

Oct 6, 2024

Edith Virgina Roberts Luffman, age 91, of Ronda, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin.

Edith was born on December 10, 1932, in Wilkes County to Maurice Roberts and Pauline Shores Roberts. She was a lifelong member of the Union Baptist Church. She was also a member of the choir...

Oct 4, 2024

Nadine Billings Faw, age 89, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at her residence in Ronda. Nadine was born September 24, 1935, in Wilkes County to Lonnie and Berchie Tucker Billings.

She was a faithful member of Little Elkin Baptist Church. Nadine enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her family and church family....

Oct 4, 2024

Mr. Stauber Miner Flynt, age 88, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem after a period of declining health. Miner was born August 1, 1936, to Stauber Spainhour Flynt and Anna Low Miner Flynt.  After attending Elkin High School, he graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with. B.A. in...

Oct 2, 2024

“You is kind, you is beautiful, and you is important.  I’d like any memories of me to be happy ones, an overflow of warm hugs, echos of laughter and goodness. My gift of kindness guides you to your purpose. “Let go and let flow.”

Saleen Zsa Manirat, age 23, of Arden, NC passed away Wednesday, October 2,...