Obituaries

Oct 2, 2024

Rosa Lee Holbrook, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkin.

Rosa was born on September 21, 1939, in Surry County to Carl Harris and Flossie Myers Harris. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Rosa was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a...

Oct 1, 2024

Calvin Wayne Wright, Jr., age 53, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Calvin was born November 16, 1970, in Surry County to Calvin Wayne Wright Sr. and Shirley Ann Marsh Lewis. He was a member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church. Calvin was a caring father and loved his family more than anything....

Oct 1, 2024

Carolyn White Money, age 84, formerly of Ronda, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at TerraBella Cramer Mountain Assistant Living and Memory Care in Cramerton, NC.

Carolyn was born July 22, 1940, in Surry County to Paul and Gracie Callahan White. She was a member of Little Elkin Baptist Church. She always worked hard and loved her...

Sep 30, 2024

Reggie Lee Burchette, age 75, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Reggie was born July 19, 1949, in Wilkes County to William Clyde and Gladys Myers Burchette. He was a member of Little Elkin Baptist Church. Reggie enjoyed cooking, barbequing, gardening, and sitting on the front porch. His greatest joy was spending time...

Sep 28, 2024

Roger Gatling Norman, age 75, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 at his residence.  Roger was born December 16, 1948 in Wilkes County to Paul E. Norman, Sr and Alma Lowe Norman.

Survivors include: wife, Amy Lee Clifford, two daughters, Shannon Turner and her husband Shannon, Lorrie Brown, a brother, Paul Norman, Jr and wife Edna, three...

Sep 23, 2024

Betty Jean Charles, age 96, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at her residence in Elkin.

Betty was born July 21, 1928, in Catawba County to Robert Lee and Mildred Wilfong Clemmer. She was a member of Elkin First United Methodist Church and was the first teaching assistant at Elkin City Schools.

In addition to...

Sep 18, 2024

Donald Lee Watson, age 79, of Roaring Gap, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Lotus Village Center Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Sparta.

Donald was born on June 20,1945 to Bethel Frank Watson and Helen Messick Watson.

Donald was a passionate collector, with a deep love for music and a talent for storytelling....

Sep 18, 2024

Kayla Mae Combs, age 27, passed away, Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

Kayla was born November 26, 1996 in Wilkes County to Billy Combs and Donna Pritchard Poe.  Kayla attended Rachel Baptist Church.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Bobby Combs and her maternal grandfather, Billy Pritchard.

Survivors include, father, Billy Combs, mother,...

Sep 13, 2024

Connie London Correll, age 74, of State Road passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Connie was born July 15, 1950 in England  to James London Sr. and Jeannette Mamie Boseman London.

Connie loved her grandkids and adored her four dogs, Heidie, Lokie, Lacie, and Peanut....

Sep 10, 2024

Ricky Dewey Walker, age 71, of Thurmond passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin.

Ricky was born August 23, 1953 in Wilkes County to Ransom Dewey and Faye Walsh Walker.  He was of the Baptist faith

Ricky was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his...

Sep 9, 2024

Doris Mayes Whiteman, age 62, of Ronda, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Health in Elkin. Doris was born May 2, 1962, in Surry County to Linda Lawson Mayes. Doris was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Whiteman. Survivors include her mother, Linda Lawson Mayes; brother,...

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...