Obituaries

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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Aug 3, 2024

Patricia Irene Shoemaker Ireson, aged 87, better known as Mema Pat, joined the Church Triumphant on August 3, 2024, in Beaufort, SC, her favorite place on Earth. She had wished for and had enjoyed one last beach day, went to sleep, and woke up in her eternal home with her Lord and Savior.

Pat was born in...

Aug 2, 2024

Mrs. Sue Cox Royal, age 77, of Elkin, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Sue was born on April 12, 1947, to Harlon Tyre and Elner Marie Collins Cox.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Eugene Royal, brother Vance...

Aug 2, 2024

Mrs. Juanita Tilley Lyon, age 91, of Traphill, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at her residence.

Juanita was born in Wilkes County on November 29, 1932, to James Luther and Minerva Ann Tilley.

Juanita attended Roaring River Primitive Baptist Church.

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

Jul 31, 2024

Mr. Dennis Glenn Burton, Sr. age 70, of Elkin, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his residence.

Dennis was born in Forsyth County on March 3, 1954, to Glenn Spencer Burton and Helen Moncus Burton.

Dennis was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, a longtime volunteer with State Road Volunteer Fire Department...

Jul 29, 2024

Mr. Lawrence Calvin “LC” Wood, age 87, of Traphill, passed away at home on Monday, July 29, 2024. LC was born in Wilkes County on February 22, 1937, to Joseph and Pheba Durham Wood. Mr. Wood was a member of Knobbs Baptist Church and chose farming as his lifelong profession. He enjoyed his loving family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In...

Jul 25, 2024

Mr. Elbert James “Jim” Bradley, Jr., age 87, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin. Jim was born July 14, 1937, in Surry County to Elbert James Sr. and Mozelle Burchette Bradley.  Jim served the church as a Sunday school teacher, as a deacon, and became the chairman of the deacons.  Jim graduated from...

Jul 23, 2024

Mr. William David “Bill” Smith, Sr., age 92, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Bill was born in Forsyth County on August 29, 1931 to Albert and Lou Etta Boles Smith. Bill retired from the US Postal service and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a...

Jul 22, 2024

Mr. Russell Eugene "Gene" Burchette, age 82, of Hamptonville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born December 11, 1941, in Surry County to Russell and Lila Anders Burchette. He was the oldest of five children. Gene was a member of Oak Grove...

Jul 20, 2024

Mrs. Gaynell Wilmoth Anderson, age 67, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Gaynell was born February 14, 1957 in Surry County to Homer and Pauline Collins Wilmoth.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Anderson, two sons, Shawn Butcher and Toby Butcher,...