Obituaries

Sep 7, 2024

Mrs. Dixie Carter Samples, age 91, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Rose Glenn Manor in N. Wilkesboro. Dixie was born on February 2, 1933 in Wilkes County to Dula and Lexie Luffman Carter.

She was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and helped with bereavement meals for many...

Sep 7, 2024

James Horace Simon, age 75, of State Road passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

James was born October 16, 1948 in Mahoning, Ohio to Paul and Elizabeth McMaster Simon.  He taught Sunday school for many years at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and was a volunteer at Tri County Christian Crisis Ministry....

Sep 6, 2024

Linda Curtis Durham, age 75, of Elkin, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at Willowbrook Nursing Home in Yadkinville. Linda was born in Caldwell County on April 6, 1949, to Rev. Robert Ralph Curtis and Mary Louise Fox.

Linda's heart was always with her family and community. She cherished every moment spent with her loved ones, cooking...

Sep 6, 2024

Betty Ellen Harris Fletcher, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Mountain Park surrounded by her husband, family and friends.  Betty was born November 28, 1934 to the late Zenus and Arlene Harris.  She was married to the love of her life William “Charles” Fletcher, Sr. for 71 wonderful years. Early in their marriage they lived in...

Sep 4, 2024

Betty Jean Walker Harris, a beacon of faith and kindness, passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on May 28th, 1931, Betty lived a life marked by unwavering devotion to her faith and an immense love for every person she encountered.

Betty was known for her boundless compassion and her remarkable...

Sep 2, 2024

John D. Harrison, age 86, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

John was born May 17, 1938 in Surry County to Byrd and Ida Williams Harrison.  He was a faithful member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church where he sang in the choir.  He loved waterskiing, sports and Cruise Ins.

Aug 31, 2024

Audrey Dale Kraft, a beacon of resilience and a wellspring of joy, departed from this world on August 31, 2024, in the serene town of Thurmond, NC after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on May 25, 1939, in the bustling city of Brooklyn, NY, Audrey's life was a testament to the power of perseverance and the beauty of...

Aug 30, 2024

Dennis Keith Canter Jr, age 53, of Traphill, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Dennis was born in Ohio on October 6, 1970, to Dennis Keith Canter Sr. and Dixie Canter.

Dennis enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, hiking, walking, nature, working in his yard, and enjoyed spending time...

Aug 29, 2024

Mr. Arthur William Roberts, age 85, of Elkin, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Roberts was born in Wilkes County on May 5, 1939, to Charlie and Betsy Kimmer Roberts.

Arthur will be remembered for his love for woodwork and dedication to his family.

In addition to his...

Aug 29, 2024

Kathy Everhart Dillard, age 66, of Roaring River, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Kathy was born in Davidson County on September 4, 1957, to Lester Hollis Everhart and Annie Estelle Pardue Everhart.

Kathy enjoyed watching and feeding the birds from her front porch; she also enjoyed spending time with her...

Aug 27, 2024

Neil William Jenkins, age 57, of Thurmond, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his residence.

Neil was born in Surry County on July 2, 1967, to William McKinley Jenkins and Lucy Norman Taylor.

Neil enjoyed woodworking, NASCAR, and riding Motorcycles.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include:...

Aug 24, 2024

Jerry Dewey Ingool, Sr. age 75 of Traphill, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. He passed peacefully in the arms of his son.  Mr. Ingool was born October 28, 1948 in Wilkes County to Fonce Claude and Alona Casey Ingool.

Jerry was a man of all traits.  There was nothing...

Aug 23, 2024

Mr. Phillip Edward Gilpatrick, age 90, of State Road, passed away at his residence on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Phillip enjoyed attending church, yard work, riding tractors, boating, camping, car shows, but most of all his family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gilpatrick was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Cornetta and Joseph, sister-in-law...

Aug 21, 2024

Woodrow “Woodie” Wilson Wiles, Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully at the SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC on August 21, 2024.

He was born on July 10, 1938, in Wilkes County, NC to the late Woodrow Wilson Wiles, Sr. and Mary Garris Wiles.

He is survived...

Aug 19, 2024

Mary Ellen Reavis Layell, age 81, of Hamptonville, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston Salem.

Ms. Layell was preceded in death by son, Marty Layell.   Mary enjoyed sewing, cooking, flower gardening, and making arrangements with the flowers she lovingly grew.

She is survived by a son,...

Aug 19, 2024

Ricky Joe Combs, age 57, of Ronda, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Ricky, a self-employed poultry farmer, was born on July 2, 1967, in Wilkes County to Glen Benford Combs and Thelma Johnson Combs.  His love for the farm, farm equipment, hunting, fishing, and nature’s beauty was only surpassed by his...

Aug 11, 2024

Mildred Wagoner Muncus Casstevens, age 84, passed away after an extended illness at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson on Sunday, August 11, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1940, to the late Lonnie Rufus Wagoner and Zella Seagraves Wagoner.

She was a long-time faithful member of Marler Road Baptist Church. She loved the lord and adored...

Aug 8, 2024

Mrs. Judy Carolyn Bauguess Moody, age 73, formerly of Elkin, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at The Wilson House in Wilson, NC.

Mrs. Moody was born in Surry County on December 1, 1950 to Charles William and Retha Mae McCann Bauguess.

When her husband Clarence was living, Judy enjoyed their many trips to...

Aug 5, 2024

Mrs. Jean Chappell Bryan, age 96, of Elkin, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at her residence.

Mrs. Chappell was born in Surry County on October 3, 1927, to Carl and Hattie Greenwood Chappell.

Aunt Jean, as she was lovingly known by her family, had a long list of talents.  After retiring from Chappell...

Aug 3, 2024

Our precious angel fell asleep listening to his mother’s heartbeat and woke up in the arms of Jesus on Friday, August 2, 2024.  Azriel Augustus Habana was delivered earth-side on Saturday, August 3, 2024.  He was surrounded by those who loved him most.  Though he was tiny, he was mighty, forever imprinting on our hearts and lives.

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