Obituaries
Mildred Lyon Cook
Jan 24, 2014
Mildred Lyon Cook, 86, of Alliance, and formerly of Elkin, NC, died on January, 24, 2014, at 3:05 a.m. at Alliance Community Care Center. She was born on December 19, 1927 in Surry County, NC, and lived in Alliance since 2009. Mildred was a graduate of Piedmont Bible College and retired as an inspector for Lucia's Sportswear Manufacturer. While in...
Betty H. Mallory
Jan 23, 2014
Betty H. Mallory, 81, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 23, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Born in North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late, William B. and Etta Curry Hemric and she was also predeceased by her beloved husband Ira S. Mallory; a brother, William B. Hemric, Jr.; two sisters, Peggy Wiles and Agnes...
Larry James Wilmoth
Jan 22, 2014
Mr. Larry James Wilmoth, age 66 passed away January 22, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice & Palative care in Winston Salem. Mr. Wilmoth was born July 12, 1947 in Elkin, NC to Coy Eldon Wilmoth and Annie Mae Garris Wilmoth. Mr. Wilmoth was a graduate of Elkin High School in 1965 and then served his country in the U.S....
Flossie Irene Bunn
Jan 21, 2014
Ms. Flossie Irene Bunn, age 78 was a gentle loving soul. She loved all people and led a happy, bubbly life and was known as "Nanny" to the grandchildren (her nieces and nephews). She attended church with her cousin Jerry and Ann Lamm. They made sure she knew all about Jesus for she talked to Jesus a lot. As her...
Mary Benge
Jan 19, 2014
Mrs. Mary Lyons Benge, age 86 passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014. Mrs. Benge was born October 4, 1927 in Surry County to Jessie and Fannie Hayes Lyons. Mrs. Benge was a member of Knobbs Baptist Church and retired from Pepsi Co. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers, Posey Lyons, Worth Lyons, Junior Lyons;...
Joseph Edwin Dejournette
Jan 17, 2014
Mr. Joseph Edwin DeJournette, Jr. age 87 of Thurmond, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014. He was born March 16, 1926 in Wilkes County to Joseph Edwin and Ethel Ruby Lewis DeJournette, Sr. He was a member of Roaring Gap Baptist Church and Retired from Chatham Manufacturing. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife,...
David Boyd Webber
Jan 16, 2014
Mr. David Boyd Webber, age 55 of Elkin, passed away January 16, 2014. He was born December 1, 1958 in Anniston, Alabama where lived during his childhood. He graduated from The University of Alabama at Birmingham, and received his Public Accountant Certification. Upon moving to Elkin David worked at Chatham Manufacturing and met his wife Connie. He later worked for...
Kenneth William Ahrens
Jan 12, 2014
Mr. Kenneth "Kenn" William Ahrens, age 66 of Elkin, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He was born July 13, 1947 in Ulster County, NY to Horace and Blanche Smith Ahrens. Mr. Ahrens was a veteran of the US Army serving during Vietnam and was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. He was preceded...
Sallie Gilliam Norman
Jan 10, 2014
Sallie Gilliam Norman, 91, passed away Friday January 10, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Norman was born August 16, 1922 in Wilkes County to William Ford and Martha Caroline Hanks Gilliam. Mrs. Norman was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard G. Norman, a son, Bruce...
Geneva Sidden
Jan 10, 2014
Mrs. Geneva Callaway Sidden, age 95, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014. Mrs. Sidden was born May 24, 1918 in Surry County to James H. and Sarah Ann Cockerham Callaway. Mrs. Sidden was a member of Mountain Park Baptist Church where she also served as the choir director for many years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Maierene Mccoin Bates
Jan 4, 2014
Mrs. Maierene McCoin Bates, age 95, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Elkin Healthcare in Elkin surrounded by her family. Mrs. was born December 28, 1918 to George A. McCoin and Sallie McCoin Greenwood. She was the oldest living member of Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. McCoin was an avid quilter and gardener. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister,...
Fay Warren Harris
Jan 4, 2014
Mrs. Fay Warren Harris, age 87 of Traphill, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. She was born July 28, 1926 in Wilkes County to Henry and Mary Jane Royal Warren. Mrs. Harris was a homemaker and a member of Old Roaring River Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
Mary Frances Hall
Jan 1, 2014
Mrs. Mary Frances Hall went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at her home in State Road. Mrs. Hall was born June 6th in Surry County to Thad Allen and Ettie Evans Stanley. She worked her early years at Chatham Manufacturing in the worsting department. Mrs. Hall took great pride in her work and maintained a...
Anne Harris Chrisley
Dec 31, 2013
Mrs. Anne Harris Chrisley, age 93, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013 with her loving daughters by her side. Mrs. Chrisley was born December 31, 1920 in Surry County to James H. and Ella McCann White. Mrs. Chrisley was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. She studied interior design and also taught tole painting, decoupage and flower arranging at...
Valerie Veann Nixon
Dec 31, 2013
On Tuesday, December 31, 2013, a precious angel was called home. God gives special children to special parents. Valerie Veann Nixon was born on March 28, 1958 to Molly J. and Talmage O. Nixon. Valerie was born with Down syndrome and physical disabilities. The doctors kept trying to prepare Molly and Tab that she wouldn't live very long. By the...
Lois Stacy
Dec 29, 2013
Mrs. Lois P. Stacy, age 90, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. Mrs. Stacy was born November 27, 1923 in Alleghany County to James and Rachel Swaim Pinnix. Mrs. Stacy was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Boyd Stacy and...
Roger Adkins
Dec 29, 2013
Mr. Roger Lee Adkins, age 58, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013. Mr. Adkins was born October 28, 1955 in Nicholas County, West Virginia. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed with R.J. Reynolds for 31 years. Mr. Adkins was owner of Galaxy Filters in Elkin. A Memorial service will be conducted Saturday, January 4, 2014...
James Simpson
Dec 22, 2013
Mr. James Elmer Simpson, age 81, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013. Mr. Simpson was born in Surry County December 13, 1932 to Byrd Columbus and Ruth Eller Simpson. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and one sister. Survivors include: brothers, Curtis Ray Simpson and wife Pearl of Elkin, Reggie Columbus Simpson and wife Grace of Jonesville; sister-in-law,...
Cline "Mack" Mcfarland Hendrick
Dec 21, 2013
Mr. Cline "Mack" McFarland Hendrick, age 88, passed away at his home in Elkin Saturday, December 21, 2013. He was born August 11, 1925 in Cliffside, NC to Maurice and Lela McFarland Hendrick. He was a graduate of Cliffside High School in 1942 and North Carolina State University in 1949. Mack was a veteran of World War II and was...
Dixie Wiles Settle
Dec 21, 2013
Mrs. Dixie Lee Wiles Settle, age 81, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center. She was born January 8, 1932 in Surry County to Luther and Lucille Wyrick Wiles. Mrs. Settle was a member of Little Elkin Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Paul Settle;...
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