Obituaries
Mrs. Willie Young Stull
Dec 13, 2014
Mrs. Willie Young Stull, age 91, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Chatham Nursing Center. Mrs. Stull was born December 10, 1923 in Surry County to Columbus Washington and Lula Jane McBride Young. Mrs. Stull was a homemaker and a veteran of the United States Navy serving during WWII. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...
Rev. James Fred Holbrook
Dec 13, 2014
Rev. James Fred Holbrook went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, December 13, 2014. Mr. Holbrook was born January 16, 1938 in Wilkes County to James Wint and Etta Shumate Holbrook. Rev. Holbrook was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Mulberry where he served as the Pastor for 18 years and worked in construction for many...
Virginia Belle Blackburn
Dec 11, 2014
Mrs. Virginia Belle Morgan Blackburn, age 80, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Blackburn was born August 9, 1934 in Waycross, GA to Lovette Aubrey and Ruby Chaffin Morgan. Mrs. Blackburn was a member of the United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Otis Ray Holbrook
Dec 1, 2014
Mr. Otis Ray Holbrook, age 78, passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Holbrook was born January 23, 1936 in Wilkes County to James Patterson and Elsie Holbrook. Mr. Holbrook was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Chatham Manufacturing. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church where he served as a...
Charlie Tharpe
Nov 26, 2014
Mr. Charlie Everette Tharpe, age 86, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Tharpe was born June 15, 1928 in Wilkes County to Conard Cornelius and Ada Johnson Tharpe. Charlie was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and a combat veteran of the Korean War. He served in the Army National Guard after...
Joy Madge Edwards
Nov 24, 2014
Mrs. Joy Madge Edwards, age 87, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Edwards was born March 17, 1927 in Ipswich, England to George and Florence Webb. Mrs. Edwards met her husband during WWII and came to the states as a war bride. She was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church and was the past...
Evelyn I. Shores
Nov 21, 2014
Mrs. Evelyn I. Shores, age 79, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville. Mrs. Shores was born June 7, 1935 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida to Theodore and Grace Moore Issacs. Mrs. Shores was a member of Charity Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Wallace...
Billy Joe Howell
Nov 17, 2014
Mr. Billy Joe Howell, age 75, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. Mr. Howell was born December 23, 1938 in Wilkes County to Gaither Ford and Hazel Cook Howell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Howell and sister, Doris Ann Howell. Survivors include: his wife, Edna Howell of the home; daughters, Christine...
Rachel Nichole Evans
Nov 16, 2014
State Road Ms. Rachel Nichole Evans, age 17, earned her angel wings on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Rachel was born October 11, 1997 in Surry County to Erik Anthony and Kimberly Paige Nichols Evans. Rachel was a student at East Wilkes High School and was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a half-sister,...
Joyce B. Walker
Nov 16, 2014
Mrs. Joyce B. Walker, age 72, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014. Mrs. Walker was born May 12, 1942 in Wilkes County to Lonnie and Mabel Brown Ledbetter. Mrs. Walker was a member of Billings Hill Baptist Church. She worked as an inspector for Bassett Furniture and was the owner of Joyce's Flower Shop. In addition to her parents she...
Christine Sloop
Nov 16, 2014
Mrs. Christine Elmore Sloop, age 81, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014. Mrs. Sloop was born March 20, 1933 in Surry County to Albert and Ruby Jennings Elmore. Mrs. Sloop was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She retired as a cook for Southern Belle restaurant. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making candy and collecting dolls....
Cecil Winebarger
Nov 9, 2014
Mr. Cecil Ray Winebarger, age 68, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014. Mr. Winebarger was born January 31, 1946 in Surry County to Charlie Winebarger and Faye Russell Hayes. Mr. Winebarger was Co-Owner of Winebarger Ford Motor Company in Elkin and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...
Audrey Pearl Hiatt
Nov 8, 2014
Ms. Audrey Pearl Hiatt, age 78, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Northern Hospital of Surry County. Funeral arrangements are private.
Lillian Lucille Warren
Nov 6, 2014
Ms. Lillian Lucille Warren, age 83, passed away, Thursday, November 6, 2014. Mrs. Warren was born August 22, 1931 in Alleghany County to Blaine and America Spicer Warren. Ms. Warren was a member of Roaring Gap Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Sam Warren and sister, Nina W. Holbrook. Survivors include:...
Dan Cline
Nov 5, 2014
Mr. Daniel "Dan" Robert Cline, age 69, passed away, Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Mr. Cline was born October 17, 1945 in Kearney, NE. Mr. Cline retired from the U.S. Navy after 22 years of service. He was also retired from Wal-Mart after 15 years of service. Survivors include: his wife, Lois B. Cline of the home; daughter, Cathryn E. Cline...
Raymond Lewis Crump
Nov 2, 2014
Mr. Raymond Lewis Crump, age 88, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Chatham Nursing Center. Mr. Crump was born February 6, 1926 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Lewis Henry and Della Morrison Crump. Raymond retired after 44 years from Chatham Manufacturing and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where he served as an usher and taught the intermediate...
Walter Ray Hemric
Nov 2, 2014
Mr. Walter Ray Hemric, age 74, passed away, Sunday, November 2, 2014. Mr. Hemric was born August 21, 1940 in Surry County to James H. and Vergie Eva Bryant Hemric. Mr. Hemric was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Dobson, NC. He actively supported East Wilkes High School Athletic program by providing them snacks. In addition to his...
Coley Gaffney
Oct 27, 2014
Mr. Coley Leonard Gaffney, age 93, passed away, Monday, October 27, 2014 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Gaffney was born January 25, 1921 in Bessemer City, NC to Carl L. and Carrie Lee Stockton Gaffney. Mr. Gaffney was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and a member of American Legion of Mount Airy. Survivors include: his...
Eva R. Lilly
Oct 26, 2014
Mrs. Eva Rada Lilly, age 93, passed away, Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Chatham Nursing Center. Mrs. Lilly was born July 14, 1921 in Mercer County, West Virginia to John and Maude Ellison Croy. Mrs. Lilly was a member of West Elkin Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by nine siblings. Survivors include: her...
Joan Lane Stowe
Oct 25, 2014
Mrs. Joan Lane Stowe, age 89 of State Road, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014. She was born August 18, 1925 in Surry County to John and Lillie Carter Lane. Mrs. Stowe was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an avid gardener, quilter and along with her husband John traveled extensively in their RV. Mrs. Stowe...
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