Obituaries

Oct 30, 2017

Mrs. Vurner Faye Garris, age 86, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017.  Mrs. Garris was born August 3, 1931 in Alleghany County to William H. Brooks and Sara L. Royal Brooks.

Mrs. Garris was a member of Zion Primitive Baptist Church and was a wonderful mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Garris...

Oct 27, 2017

Mrs. Debra “Debbie” Jolley Rose, age 60, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center following an automobile accident.  Debbie was born December 9, 1956 in Surry County to Benny M. Jolley and Betty Jo Durham Jolley.

Debbie was an outstanding wife, mother and caretaker.  She was a member of West Yadkin Baptist...

Oct 25, 2017

Preacher Brian Keith Wilmoth, age 31, passed away Monday, October 25, 2017.  Keith was born August 4, 1986 in Surry County to Alvin Eugene and Mary Candance Groce Wilmoth.

Preacher Wilmoth was a member of Charity Hill Baptist Church, previously he served as pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church and was a past member of Gid Branch...

Oct 24, 2017

Mr. Joseph “Joe” Tandy Anderson, age 65, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Mr. Anderson was born April 8, 1952 in Forsyth County to Joseph Wayne and Louis May Albema Anderson.

Mr. Anderson was of the Christian faith and was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include: three...

Oct 16, 2017

Mrs. Robin Lynn Poteat Popiolkowski, age 63, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017.  Mrs. Popiolkoski was born February 26, 1954 in Wilkes County to Richard and Helen Warren Poteat.

Robin was a member of Roaring Gap Baptist Church and served as a nursing aid for Hospice.  Robin was a very loving, caring and giving person.  Throughout her...

Oct 15, 2017

Mrs. Maggie Perry Durham Key, age 76, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mrs. Key was born August 21, 1941 in Wilkes County to Orville Glenn Perry and Hazel Royal Perry.

Mrs. Key retired from Central Continuing Care Retirement Home of Mount Airy.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Key was...

Oct 3, 2017

Heaven gained a precious soul as Roger Allen Edwards (Poppy) took his heavenly flight home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017.  On August 30th, 1933 Roger was born to John and Bessie Edwards in Wilkes County, NC, the world has been blessed with his presence for the past 84 years.

Oct 2, 2017

Mrs. DeAnna Simmons Brooks, age 72, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017.  Mrs. Brooks was born August 14, 1945 in Surry County to Walter Ray and Allie Norman Simmons.

DeAnna was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and was a past president of the Thurmond Community Center.  DeAnna also loved to volunteer at Mountain Park Elementary...

Oct 1, 2017

Mr. Bramlet A. Spicer, age 91, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017.  Mr. Spicer was born September 10, 1926 in Wilkes County to Alfred and Callie Norman Spicer.

Mr. Spicer was a member of Oak Level Baptist Church and retired from Chatham Manufacturing after 46 years of service.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Spicer...

Sep 30, 2017

Mr. Larry Steven Kennedy, age 34, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Duke University Medical Center following a long illness.  Steven was born April 12, 1983 in Forsyth County to Larry and Rose Cockerham Kennedy.  He was a 2007 graduate of Appalachian State University and was employed with Lowes Corporate in N. Wilkesboro.  Steven was dedicated to Appalachian...

Sep 28, 2017

Mr. Curtis Franklin Teague, age 77, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Chatham Nursing and Rehab.  Mr. Teague was born July 31, 1940 in Surry County to Esma Bryce Teague, Sr. and Juanita Luffman Teague.

Mr. Teague was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and retired from Chatham Manufacturing.

In addition to his...

Sep 25, 2017

Mr. James Lloyd Carter, age 78, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017.  Mr. Carter was born November 4, 1938 in Wilkes County to Watson and Stella Carter.

Lloyd was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church where he enjoyed working with the youth and providing transportation for those who were less fortunate. He coached Little League Baseball...

Sep 22, 2017

Mr. Ted Lee Collins, age 63, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Collins was born December 30, 1953, in Tarboro, NC to Dewey Collins and Mary Boone Collins.

Ted was a trusted and well-respected business owner of Triad Custom Painting in King, NC.  He valued the many relationships that were cultivated with...

Sep 18, 2017

Mrs. Thelma Fallin DeBorde, age 88, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at Chatham Nursing and Rehab.  Mrs. DeBorde was born May 6, 1929 in Yadkin County to James Dallas Fallin and Gertis Williamson Fallin.

Mrs. DeBorde was a wonderful homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was devoted to her Lord Jesus Christ and...

Sep 17, 2017

Mr. Joshua Neal Garner, age 31, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017.  Joshua was born June 17, 1986 in Yadkin County to Stanley Neal Garner and Angela Stanley Talley.

Joshua was a member of Faith Highway Ministries, a first responder with Jonesville Fire Department and an employee of Fairfield Inn.

Joshua was preceded in death...

Sep 14, 2017

My name is Lillian Mae McKinney Walker, but I’ve had many names—my favorites were “Toots”, Mom, and MawMaw.  On Thursday, September 14, 2017, something wonderful happened.  I was made new.  My earthy pain was erased, my body restored, and I experienced the most fantastic of reunions. My husband, David Andrew, and daughter, Penny Denise, met me at the door...

Sep 11, 2017

Mrs. Shirley Jane Burchette, age 73, of State Road, a loving mother and grandmother passed away Monday, September 11, 2017.  Mrs. Burchette was born April 28, 1944 in Surry County to the late Harvey and Dicie Casstevens Carter, Sr.

Mrs. Burchette was a faithful member of Fall Creek Baptist Church and known for her giving heart, love...

Sep 3, 2017

Mrs. Iva Lucille Gordon, age 93, passed away, September 3, 2017.  Mrs. Gordon was born April 24, 1924 in Wythe County, Virginia to George and Ellie Hale Crouse.

Mrs. Gordon was of the Lutheran faith and retired from Elkin Valley Apparel.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gordon was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 3, 2017

Mr. Hubert Lee Harris, age 83, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017.  Mr. Harris was born August 29, 1934 in Surry County to Henry and Gertie Marion Harris.

Mr. Harris was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Jonesville and retired from Chatham Manufacturing.  He was a veteran of the Army National Guard.

In...

Sep 3, 2017

Mr. Luther Lee Key, age 70, passed away, Sunday, September, 3, 2017.  Mr. Key was born August 15, 1947 in Surry County to Arlie and Frances Tharpe Key.

Mr. Key was of the Baptist faith and was the owner of Tobacco Road. He had an outgoing personality and was a people person, as well as, a proud...