Obituaries

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,...

Jul 15, 2024

Mrs. Mary Louise Lancaster Burchette Nace, age 82, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin.

Louise was born in Surry County on March 9, 1942, to Roland McNair Lancaster, Jr. and Agnes Pardue Lancaster Hickey.

Louise was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and served as Director of...

Jul 12, 2024

Mrs. Mabel Marie Turpin, age 95, of Elkin, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 at Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin.

Mabel was born in Wilkes County on June 10. 1929 to Ammy and Jona Walsh Luffman.

Mrs. Turpin was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, woodworking and making furniture. She was...

Jul 7, 2024

Mrs. Frances Kay Burchette, age 78, of Elkin passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin.    Kay was born May 12, 1946 to James Walter and Hazel Harris Jenkins. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Ladies Ministries.  She enjoyed...

Jul 7, 2024

Dixie Carter Phillips, formerly of State Road, passed away on July 7, 2024, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

Dixie was born December 24, 1931, in Guilford County to Bob and Macie Carter.

She worked for Durham County Schools for many years and was a member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church.  Dixie loved a good cup...

Jul 3, 2024

Mr. Harvey Franklin (Mickey) Hayes, Jr. of Elkin passed away Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024. He was born April 26, 1948 in Elkin, NC to Lola Layell and Harvey Franklin Hayes, Sr. Mr. Hayes was a member of the EHS class of 1966, he graduated from Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, GA and also from Southern Wesleyan University in Central,...

Jun 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Lee Osborne Wells, age 90, of Jonesville North Carolina announces her passing on June 25, 2024 in her home. Dorothy was born October 17, 1933 to the late Huey Glen Osborne and Pearl Vaudie Harris Osborne.

Mrs. Wells was a piano and voice teacher at Studio 67,...

Jun 24, 2024

“God put some wonderful people in His world.  If anyone is lucky enough to know them, they could see His love shining through their warmth and goodness.”

Mrs. Angie Blenda Wagoner, age 91 of Elkin went home to be with the LORD June 24, 2024 at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  ...

Jun 24, 2024

Mrs. Jody Lynn Smith, age 53, of State Road, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. After a two-year battle with ovarian cancer, she went home to God.

Jody, born December 7, 1970, in Lapeer, Michigan, to Burley and Jeanie B. Gillette, was a beacon of love and devotion.  She met...

Jun 23, 2024

Mr. William Montgomery Smoot, age 75, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin.

William was born August 31, 1948 in Surry County to Capp and Berlene Mathis Smoot. He was a member of Billings Hill Baptist Church.  He enjoyed feeding the deer, birds, camping, fishing and hunting and he loved his...

Jun 22, 2024

Alan Hoy Key, age 82 of Elkin passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Alan was born on September 14, 1941, in Wilkes County to Autie Hoy and Blanche Adams Key.

In addition to his parents, Alan was preceded in death by his brother Billy Key.

Survivors include...

Jun 15, 2024

Margaret Prevette, 82, of Christian County, KY died at 8:09 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2024 at Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Todd and Rev. Benjamin Prevette officiating. Burial will follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West....