Obituaries

Jun 14, 2024

Lena Louise Whitlock Bentley, age 86, of Cherokee, Oklahoma passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at her home.

Lena was born May 27, 1938 in Ashland, Kentucky to William and Chloe Dillon Whitlock, one of twelve children.

In addition to her parents Lena was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Dempsey Bentley; five brothers,...

Jun 14, 2024

Jerry Lee Coe, age 73, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Jerry was born February 9, 1951 to Connie Hall and Frances Wood Coe. He was a Christian and loved working on his 1967 Mustang.  He loved going to Jekyll Island in Georgia and walking on the beach but above...

Jun 8, 2024

Roy Wayne Southard, age 66, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Mr. Southard was born in Surry County May 1, 1958 to Roy McDaniel and Jerry Carter Southard.

Wayne was a retired general contractor and owned Odd Jobs Ltd.  Wayne was a member of Bessie’s Chapel Baptist Church and...

Jun 7, 2024

Franklin Deleno “Freddie” Martin, age 90, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at his residence.  Mr. Martin was born in Greenbrier, West Virginia on April 6, 1934 to Ed and Kathleen Sims Martin.

Freddie was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the United States Air Force.  He loved gardening, hunting and fishing, NASCAR racing and...

Jun 5, 2024

Mr. Joseph Mendolia, 73, of Elkin, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Joseph, a man of true dedication and love for his craft, was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Joseph Mendolia Sr. and Elizabeth Muclia Mendolia. He journeyed the world, leaving his mark as a skilled carpenter and woodworking...

Jun 4, 2024

Mr. Linville Mayford Barker, age 96, of Roaring River passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville.

Linville was born in Surry County on January 1, 1928, to Joseph and Mary Harp Barker.

Mr. Barker was a farmer who worked the land raising cattle, poultry, and tobacco throughout his life.   He...

Jun 4, 2024

Mr. Garland Dwayne Wagoner, age 62 of Elkin passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at his residence.

Dwayne was born December 22, 1961 in Surry County to Jerry Lee and Joann Crabb Wagoner.

Dwayne was a member of Community Fellowship Church.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  Dwayne enjoyed watching WWE and boxing.  ...

Jun 3, 2024

William Ray “Chief” Johnson, age 83, of Ronda, passed away at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 3, 2024.

Ray was born in Alleghany County on January 24, 1941, to John Reason and Alice Musgrove Johnson.

Mr. Johnson retired from his position as an inspector at Abitibi in Roaring River.

In addition...

Jun 1, 2024

Mrs. Brenda Bauguess, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024.  She was lovingly surrounded by her family, and we take comfort in knowing her last breath here was followed by her first breath in heaven.

She was born on October 26, 1949, at Hugh Chatham Hospital in Elkin to Robert “Clay”...

May 30, 2024

Retired Commander Edward Joseph Reeve, Jacksonville, Florida, went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 30, 2024, at the age of 74. Ed was born October 05, 1949, in Key West, Fl, son of John and Jennie Reeve. He grew up in Miami, Florida. Ed graduated with honors from North Miami High School, in 1967. Ed always...

May 25, 2024

Julia Ross Stoops, 89, of Elkin, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Chatham Nursing & Rehabilitation.  All services will be held at Allen Funeral Home in Bloomington, Indiana.

May 25, 2024

Mr. Leon Gregory Pacatan, age 52, of State Road passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, at his residence.

Leon was born September 4, 1971, in Honolulu, HI. to Gary Pacatan and Mickey Mondo. Leon attended Trinity Worship Center in Jonesville and worked as an executive chef in Hawaii.

Survivors include his mother, Mickey Mondo; stepfather,...

May 24, 2024

Mabel Arlene Wood, age 90, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at her home in Elkin, surrounded by her loving family. Mabel was born April 17, 1934, in Wilkes County to Clint and Vader Hayes Wood. She retired from Lucia as a seamstress and was a member of Marler Road Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents,...

May 23, 2024

Grace Mary Jenkins, 100 years of age of Elkin, NC, formerly of Raleigh and Southern Pines, NC, Fords, NJ and Brooklyn, NYC, was born to eternal life peacefully at home on May 23, 2024. She was born November 29, 1923, Thanksgiving Day, to Charles J. and Margaret Dolan Keenan of Brooklyn, NY, who proceeded Grace in death, as well...

May 23, 2024

Mrs. Linda Wagoner Bauguess, age 85, of Traphill, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family.

Linda was born on January 3, 1939, to Gordon Noah and Nancy Ann Absher Wagoner.

Linda was a beautiful and kind soul who lived her life for the Lord allowing her actions...

May 22, 2024

Raymond Curtis Childress Jr., age 67, of East Bend, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center. Raymond was born in Delaware on August 14, 1956, to Raymond Curtis Sr. and Virginia Jenkins Childress.

Raymond, a man of many passions. He found solace in the outdoors, often seen kayaking down the Yadkin River, he...

May 17, 2024

Glenda Huckabee McSwain, 72, of Elkin, passed away at her residence on Friday, May 17, 2024. She was born in York County, South Carolina, on November 1, 1951.

She had an excellent style for fashion and makeup and always wanted to look her best. Glenda loved cooking and baking, watching soap operas, and playing with her cats....

May 14, 2024

Samuel Dewitt Hall, age 81, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his home in State Road.

Dewitt was born April 22nd, 1943 in Wilkes County to John Lee and Connie Hinson Hall.

Dewitt was a charter member of Center Baptist Church and served as a deacon and church clerk for many years.  He worked...

May 13, 2024

Olivia "Libby" Spann Tilley, age 75, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at her home in Elkin. Libby was born May 26, 1948, in Surry County to Charlie Andrew and Veora Milan Spann.

Libby retired from Lucia; she went back to school to get her GED and her diploma in medical transcripts, then went to work for...

May 12, 2024

Mr. Willie Sam Kennedy, age 86, of Harmony passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Mr. Kennedy was born in Wilkes County on March 10, 1938, to the late Hardin Claude and Maude Warren Kennedy of Traphill.

Willie enjoyed mowing his grass, fishing, and old cars.  His first car was a 1931 Model A...