Obituaries
David Sparks
Feb 12, 2026
David Gray Sparks, 77, of Roaring River, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was born in Wilkes County to the late Elmer Sparks and Francis Harris Sparks.
David was a member of Ronda Baptist Tabernacle Church. He proudly served in the United States Army, and he had a lifelong love...
Clyde Franklin Johnson
Feb 12, 2026
Mr. Clyde Franklin Johnson, age 67, of State Road passed away, Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his residence. Clyde was born March 30, 1958 in Duval County, Florida to James Eugene and Nancy Jane Wagoner Johnson.
Clyde retired from Lowes Corporate as an IT Supervisor after nearly 30 years of service. Clyde also was employed by Brendle's in Elkin for 18...
Robbie Wayne Nash
Feb 9, 2026
Mr. Robbie Wayne Nash, age 61, of Ronda, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Nash was born on August 26, 1964, in Iredell County to Larry Wayne Nash and Joyce Ann Stewart McCoy.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Nash was preceded in death by his niece, Alicia Graham.
Mr. Nash was a Baptist and an...
Connie Olivia Howard Holbrook
Feb 7, 2026
Connie Olivia Howard Holbrook, 74, of Roaring River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, surrounded by her family at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 2, 1951, to the late Clyde Howard and Grace Sechrist Howard.
Connie had a warm and gentle spirit. She loved animals, enjoyed traveling during her years working with the airlines, and found...
Otis Harold Massey
Feb 6, 2026
Otis Harold Massey of Sherrills Ford, N.C. was born May 10,1943 in Jefferson, Georgia. He passed on to his eternal home February 6, 2026. His parents were Otha and Ethel Massey (Chastain).
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Howard and his son David Massey (Laura).
He is survived by his wife Sharlene (Money), his children Steve and his...
Mary Jane Prevette
Feb 5, 2026
Mary Jane Prevette, age 87, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Cadence at Clemmons in Clemmons, North Carolina.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Kermit "Rex" Darnell
Feb 4, 2026
Kermit "Rex" Darnell, 81, of Elkin, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 4. He was born August 6, 1944, to the late Kermit Russell Darnell and Ruby Casey Darnell.
Rex dedicated more than 30 years to a career in law enforcement, serving his community with pride and integrity. He was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Police...
Mary Gwyn
Feb 4, 2026
Mary Jean Berry Gwyn, 84, of Elkin, NC, was born on February 1, 1942 in the Shoals Community of Surry County, to parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiawatha and Lurenda Moore Berry. She completed her earthly journey on February 4, 2026 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was united in matrimony to Freddie Gwyn on July...
James Claude Hall, Jr.
Feb 3, 2026
Rev. James Claude Hall, Jr., age 77, of Thurmond passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.
Rev. Hall was born on November 23, 1948, in Caswell County, NC, to James Claude and Augusta Caroline Carrico Hall, Sr.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Shirley Hall of the home, two sons, Darrell Hall...
Brenda Sue Curry
Feb 3, 2026
Brenda Sue Curry, age 77 of Elkin, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at her residence in Thurmond.
Ms. Curry was born on July 23, 1948, in Surry County to Gurtha and Wessie Lyons Curry.
In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Curry, a brother-in-law, Rennie Turley, and two sisters-in-law, Judy Curry and Vickie...
Billy James Casey
Jan 30, 2026
Billy James “Pa Bill” Casey, age 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 30, 2026. He was born on July 25, 1934, and lived a life marked by humility, faith, and deep love for his family.
Pa Bill was a precious and gentle soul, known for his quiet strength, kind heart, and unwavering devotion...
Tina Denise Galyean
Jan 23, 2026
Tina Denise Galyean, 58, passed away on Friday, January 23, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born on January 3, 1968, in Wilkesboro to Albert McKinley and Geretha Ann Handy.
Tina was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church and was known for her love of music, makeup, dirt racing, and the time she cherished with her...
Bonnie Lee Bauguess
Jan 22, 2026
Bonnie Billings Bauguess, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the SECU Hospice Home. She was born on March 22, 1928, to Dallas and Lessie Billings. Bonnie grew up in the Traphill community alongside her two brothers and four sisters.
It was in Traphill that Bonnie met the love of her life, Arvin Bauguess. She was 13,...
Bobby Lee Ford
Jan 19, 2026
Bobby Lee Ford, age 85 of Elkin, passed away January 19, 2026, at Novant Health following a brief illness.
Bobby was born June 1, 1940, in Yadkin County to Clarence and Sudie Macemore Ford. After graduating from Jonesville High School, he was employed by Siemens Westinghouse, where he worked until his retirement. Bobby was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church.
His...
Polly Hudson Cooper
Jan 18, 2026
Mrs. Polly Anna Hudson Cooper, age 97, of Elkin, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at PruittHealth- Elkin.
Mrs. Cooper was born on September 16, 1928, in Surry County, to Ernest B. and Ola Chipman Hudson.
Mrs. Cooper was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Pilot Mountain. She was raised at the Methodist Children’s Home in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Cooper was...
Frances "Carol" Billings
Jan 16, 2026
Frances “Carol” Caldwell Billings, 93, passed away peacefully at Pruitt Health in Elkin, North Carolina Friday, January 16, 2026. She was born in Boomer, North Carolina, and later, she and her husband raised their family in Elkin, North Carolina, where they built a life filled with love, faith, and family. She was married to her devoted husband, James Gaither “Jim”...
Stanley Walter Schultz III
Jan 13, 2026
Stanley Walter Schultz III, age 58, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his residence. Born October 11th, 1967 to the late, Stanley Walter Schultz ll and Judith Ann Schultz. He was a loving brother and an avid hunter, fisherman and gardner who also enjoyed riding motorcycles. He was a true craftsman who believed in doing any task correctly the...
Coy Jack Poplin
Jan 13, 2026
Coy Jack Poplin, age 77 of Ronda, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Chatham Nursing Center. Coy was born May 28, 1948, in Wilkes County to “Jack” and Susie Tharpe Poplin.
After attending East Wilkes High School, he was drafted and served with the US Army in Vietnam. Following his discharge from the army, he worked at RJ Reynolds...
Patsy Bumgarner Burgess
Jan 13, 2026
Mrs. Patsy Lynne Bumgarner Burgess, 65, of State Road, North Carolina, passed away on January 13, 2026 at home after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, January 16 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in State Road, NC. Burial will follow in the Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The...
Tommy Franklin Haynes
Jan 12, 2026
Tommy Franklin Haynes, age 75, of State Road passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026 at the home. He was born on August 15, 1950 to Clarence Leo Haynes and Zetta Snow Haynes, who have preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his father-in-law, Ralph Fuller Stanley, and brother- in-law, Ralph Brent Stanley, both from Dobson.
He is...
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