Obituaries

Oct 4, 2019

Mr. Elmer Ray Jolly, age 76, of Roaring River passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mr. Jolly was born August 16, 1943 in Wilkes County to William Worth Jolly and Gertie Jordan Jolly.

He was a lifelong member of White Plains Baptist Church. Mr. Jolly worked for Home...

Oct 4, 2019

Mrs. Patricia Ann White Tilley, age 76, passed away Friday, October 4, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born November 10, 1942 in Surry County to Lester and Nancy Marie Hinson White. Mrs. Tilley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church, the owner of Tilley Antiques and a longtime...

Sep 28, 2019

Mrs. Edith Marie Byrd Porter peacefully entered into eternal rest in the presence of her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 28th, 2019. She was born the oldest child of Lawrence Rester Byrd Sr. and Ezzeta Jordan Byrd on October 15th, 1928 in Wilkes County.

On August 9th, 1949 she married James Vance Porter who preceded her in...

Sep 24, 2019

Mr. Bobby Gene “Bob” Caison, age 76, of Thurmond passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at his home. He was born October 27, 1942 in Brunswick County, NC to Jesse Rhodes and Ruth Varnum Caison.

Bob was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Bob began his teaching career at New Hanover...

Sep 22, 2019

Mr. Reymundo Calderon-Sarabia, age 43, of Jonesville passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born January 6, 1976 in El Escondido, Mexico to Ignacio Calderon and Sirenia Sarabia.

Mr. Calderon Sarabia was preceded in death by his sisters, Francisca Calderon-Sarabia and Maria Calderon-Sarabia.

Survivors include: his wife Carmen Rojas of...

Sep 17, 2019

Mrs. Bonnie Holder Burchette, age 89, of Thurmond passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Pruitt Health. She was born May 23, 1930 in Surry County to William Verlin and Bessie Tucker Holder.

Mrs. Burchette was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.

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

Sep 8, 2019

Mrs. Sue Ann Spencer Luffman, age 80, of State Road passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Luffman was born May 16, 1939 in Wilkes County to Rufus Lionel, Sr. and Carmen Irene Draughn Spencer.

Mrs. Luffman was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.

Mrs. Luffman was preceded in...

Sep 5, 2019

Mr. Billy Lee Jolly, age 77, of Ronda passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  He was born July 5, 1942 in Wilkes County to James and Opal Childress Jolly.

Mr. Jolly was a member of Ronda First Baptist Church and retired from Chatham Manufacturing. He was a veteran of the United...

Sep 4, 2019

Mr. Daniel Lee Prevette, age 59, of Thurmond passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home.  He was born November 28, 1959 in Wilkes County to Baxter Bryce and Retha Crabb Prevette.

Survivors include: his wife, Linda Wood Prevette of the home; sons, Daniel Jarvis of Wilmington and Craig Vestal of Thurmond;...

Sep 2, 2019

Mr. Marcus English, age 85, of State Road, NC passed away September 2, 2019 at his residence.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Aug 31, 2019

Dr. Darrell David Rector Jr., age 66, of Elkin, NC passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his residence following a long illness.  He was born January 21, 1953 in San Diego County, California to Darrell David Rector, Sr. and Mary Louise Rea Rector.

Mr. Rector was a member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church and retired from...

Aug 30, 2019

Mrs. Bertha Mae Wilcox, age 91, of Elkin, NC passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Pruitt Health of Elkin.   She was born March 23, 1928 in Ashe County to Fred and Josie Maryann Houck Payne.

Mrs. Wilcox attended Ronda Church of God and Friendly Tabernacle in Mt. Airy, NC.

In addition to her parents,...

Aug 28, 2019

Our beloved Mother, Mary Josephine Arlene Thompson Snow, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, surrounded by her family.  Josephine was born to Joseph Douglas and Mamie Cockerham Thompson on April 2, 1931 in Surry County. Josephine and Robert Harold Snow were high school sweethearts and married on October 24, 1947.

In addition to her parents, Josephine...

Aug 27, 2019

Mr. George Donald “Don” Ondo, age 85, of Roaring Gap, NC and Palm City, FL passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at his home in Roaring Gap. Mr. Ondo was born March 8, 1934 in Homestead, PA to George and Sophia Tajc Ondo.

Mr. Ondo was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean...

Aug 27, 2019

Mrs. Edith Osborne Dameron, age 80, of Elkin passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home surrounded by many loving family members as she made her journey to Heaven. She was born April 21, 1939 in Wilkes County to Robert Glen and Maggie Edith Kimmer Burchette.

Mrs. Dameron was a member of...

Aug 24, 2019

Mr. A. Ray Samples, age 91 of Elkin, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Samples was born October 26, 1927 in Gwinnett County, Georgia to Jack and Essie James Samples.  Ray was a veteran of the US Army serving during WWII.  He was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church for over 60 years...

Aug 24, 2019

Mr. Jimmie “Jim” Willis   Proveaux, age 80, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his home. He was born September 15, 1938 in Colleton County, SC to Ezekiel and Alma Dean Proveaux.  Jim was the owner of Jim’s Auto Repair and attended Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Aug 22, 2019

Mrs. Betty Sue McGrady Nichols, age 76, of Kernersville passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Hospice Home at High Point. She was born February 1, 1943 in Wilkes County to Ed and Grace Brown McGrady.

Mrs. Nichols was a member of Austin Baptist Church and retired from Lucia.

Mrs. Nichols was preceded in death...

Aug 21, 2019

Mrs. Maudaleen Norman Shores, age 82, of Elkin passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Elkin Assisted Living. She was born November 16, 1936 in Alleghany County to Ronna Sam and Ruby Jane Medley Norman.

Mrs. Shores was of the Baptist faith and retired from Surry Community College.

In addition to her parents, she...

Aug 18, 2019

Mrs. Shirley Ann Waddell Foster, age 76, of Ronda passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 24, 1943 in Wilkes County to Freeland and Mary Soots Waddell.

Mrs. Foster was a member of Ronda Church of God and retired from Candle Corp. She was a member of the Gospel Four...