Obituaries
Thomas Wayne Childress
May 22, 2026
Mr. Thomas Wayne Childress, age 71, of Ronda, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, May 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born in Surry County on December 26, 1954, to the late Conrad Jesse Childress and Ester Gregory Childress.
He was a loving husband, father, and stepfather, and a born-again, baptized, Spirit-filled believer in Jesus Christ....
Osler Javan Jenkins
May 22, 2026
Mr. Osler Javan Jenkins, age 91, of Elkin, passed away peacefully at his home on May 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of those who meant the most to him.Mr. Jenkins was born in Surry County on October 30, 1934, to the late Hiram Winfield Jenkins and Deborah Wood Jenkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Calvin Knapp
May 19, 2026
Calvin Henry Knapp, III, age 64, of Roaring River, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville.
Calvin was born on February 6, 1962, in Lorain County, Ohio to Calvin Henry II and Geraldine Lee Knapp .
Calvin was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, RC cars, and spending time with his dogs.
Calvin was preceded in death...
Jimmie Raeford Mathis
May 16, 2026
Mr. Jimmie Raeford Mathis, age 67, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Jimmie was born March 28, 1959 in Surry County to Noah Raeford and Peggy Swaim Mathis.
Jimmie loved working on cars, his family and had a big heart for helping others. He also enjoyed spending time with his dog Jackson.
In addition...
Ledelphia Ann Atwood
May 16, 2026
Ledelphia Ann Fulk Atwood , age 82 , of Yadkinville , passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 , at Yadkin Nursing Center in Yadkinville.
Mrs. Atwood was born Tuesday, August 17th, 1943 , in Surry County to Brady Clarence and Lalah Golden Fulk .
Ledelphia was a warm outgoing person, who enjoyed talking to people and crafting. She was a member of...
Nancy Louise Maxwell
May 14, 2026
Nancy Louise Winfrey Maxwell, age 87, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation.
Nancy was born March 25, 1939, in Richmond, Virginia to James Allen and Gazie Blanche Muselman Winfrey.
Nancy was a person who was full of life and had a joyous laugh. She loved country music and dancing. Most of all, her friends.
In...
Eileen Boles
May 13, 2026
Mrs. Elizabeth Eileen Morrison Boles, age 89, of Yadkinville passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mrs. Boles as born on January 18, 1937 in Yadkin County to James Jesse and DeEtte Vestal Morrison. She was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Mike Boles, and brother, Daniel Morrison.
Survivors...
Richard Orlando Bernabe, Jr.
May 3, 2026
Mr. Richard Orlando Bernabe, Jr., age 84, of Boonville passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Bernabe was born November 10, 1941 in Fairfield, NJ to Richard Orlando, Sr. and Eleanore Hollis Bernabe.
Mr. Bernabe was a Marine Corp Veteran and a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife,...
Arabella River Elisabeth Johnson
May 1, 2026
Arabella River Elisabeth Johnson, age 1, of Hamptonville, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Arabella was born July 28, 2024 in Surry County to Cheyanna Elisabeth Pardue.
Arabella was a calm quiet child with an infectious smile that would light up a room everywhere she went. Her presence will be missed by...
Randy Howard Crabb
Apr 30, 2026
Mr. Randy Howard Crabb, age 58, of Hamptonville, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mr. Crabb was born on March 9, 1968, in Wilkes County to Raymond and Brenda Sue Sprinkle Crabb Jr.
Mr. Crabb was an active member of Mountain View Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking chicken, hunting, and fishing. Professionally, he was...
Michael Scott Harris
Apr 29, 2026
Michael Scott Harris, age 60, of Elkin, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, North Carolina.
Michael was born on September 13, 1965 in Elkin, North Carolina to Grady Winfield and Cora Olene Perry Harris.
Michael was a valued employee of Walmart, having worked with the company for over twenty years. Working in the retail industry...
Kevin Scott Caudill
Apr 26, 2026
Kevin Scott Caudill, age 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at his home in Santa Rosa, California. Kevin had spent the last 30 years in California working in the IT field. He was a Senior Manager for Workday Integrations at Electronic Arts Sports for the past 26 years. Kevin was both a dedicated and hard-working employee who...
Betty Ann Pickett
Apr 26, 2026
Mrs. Betty Ann Billings Pickett, age 79, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Betty was born July 28, 1946 to James and Virginia Ross Billings.
Mrs.Pickett was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing bingo and going anywhere for Charity events. Betty enjoyed being a grandmother and cooking big meals for her...
James Ray Davis
Apr 16, 2026
James Ray Davis, age 84, of Jonesville, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at his residence.
He was born, September 13th, 1941 to Albert and Betty Glover Davis .
Mr. Davis was a member of the Trinity Christian Center. He was carpenter in his professional life, work that he found rewarding. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing.
In addition to his parents...
David Lindsay Steelman
Apr 15, 2026
David Lindsay Steelman, 80, of Elkin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Born on September 20, 1945, in Forsyth County, David was the son of the late Frank Marion and Grace Bowman Steelman. He lived a life marked by dedication—to his family, his profession, his community, and his faith.
David was a proud member...
Juanita Pardue Church
Apr 13, 2026
Mrs. Flora Juanita Pardue Church, age 84, of Elkin passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 at Pruitt Health. Juanita was born in Wilkes County to Lytle Colmubus and Pauline Hemric Pardue.
Mrs. Church was a member of Little Elkin Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Anderson Church; son, Todd Jonathan Church and...
William Larry Tilley
Apr 12, 2026
Mr. William Larry Tilley, age 81, of Elkin passed away on April 12, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Mr. Tilley was born on June 19, 1944, in Surry County to Grover L. and Hallie S. Tilley. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving from 1961-1963. Professionally he worked for Pepsi and retired after 30 years of...
Terry Wayne Matthews Jr.
Apr 9, 2026
Mr. Terry Wayne Matthews Jr., age 42, of Jonesville, passed away on April 9, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Matthews was born on April 23, 1983 in Elkin to Terry Wayne Sr. and Scharlotte Waller Matthews.
Mr. Matthews enjoyed fishing and golfing.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Survivors include: his father, Terry Wayne Matthews Sr. of the home and a...
Ramona Settle Jordan
Apr 8, 2026
Ramona Settle Jordan age 97, passed away at Chatham Nursing and Rehab peacefully on April 8 with family at her side. She was born January 14,1929 to Cletus Bliss Settle and Fansie Tucker Settle. A devoted Christian being a member of Benham Baptist Church for over 80 years, a church family she loved dearly. A loving wife of 70 years...
Hardin "Aldean" Wilson
Apr 8, 2026
Aldean Wilson , age 81 , passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026 , at his residence in Austin.
Aldean was born July 18th, 1944 , in Wilkes County to Hardin and Effie Wilson .
Aldean was known as a friendly out going person who loved gardening tomatoes and giving them away, card games, showing up the younger men with his broom handle...
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