Obituaries
Bobby Gene Wood
Jul 19, 2025
Mr. Bobby Gene Wood, age 82, of Traphill, peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Born on April 28, 1943, in Wilkes County to Joseph Franklin Wood and Pheba Durham Wood, Bobby lived a life rooted in service, family, faith, and the soil of his home.
A devoted cattle farmer, Bobby found purpose and...
James Stephen Harris
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. James Stephen Harris, of State Road and Gastonia, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 in Gastonia. He was born September 29, 1955 in Elkin, to James Sherman and Grace McCann Harris. Mr. Harris was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Journalism. Professionally he worked as a writer for the Elkin...
Roger Lee Gentry
Jul 9, 2025
Roger Lee “Boy” Gentry, age 43 of State Road, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Roger was born October 7, 1981, in Forsyth County to Robbie Joe and Barbara Cheek Gentry.
Roger loved to play golf and softball.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Bobby Joe and Jane Gentry.
Survivors...
Larry Waller
Jul 8, 2025
Larry Waller, age 74 of Thurmond passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Larry was born February 7, 1951, in Iredell County, he lost his father, John William Waller just eight days after his birth. Larry was raised by his mother, Marie Tebe Paul.
Larry found joy in his family, cherishing every moment spent with his...
Doris Park Luffman
Jul 5, 2025
Doris’s Prayer: Oh Lord, take this food for the nourishment of my body and my body to your service. In the Early hours of Sunday Morning. Doris received a new body to serve her Lord and Master Jesus Christ. She ran her race and fought a good fight. She is not gone we just cannot see her. Mrs. Doris a...
Jimmy Roger Combs
Jul 4, 2025
Mr. Jimmy Roger Combs, age 75, of Elkin, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. His family, a source of strength and love, was always by his side. He was born in Surry County to the late Billy and Mary Bryant Combs.
Jimmy, a member of Union Hill Baptist Church, was a man...
Allan Dietz
Jul 3, 2025
Mr. Allan Clifford Dietz, age 88, of State Road, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mr. Dietz was born January 23, 1937, in Winston-Salem, to Albert C. and Mary Elizabeth Holleman Dietz.
Mr. Dietz was a graduate of North Carolina State University and owned and operated Dietz Construction Company. He attended Flat Rock Baptist Church when he was...
Phillip Don Runyon
Jul 1, 2025
Phillip Don Runyon, age 75 of Roaring River, passed away, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at his home.
All services are private.
Mary Ann Colbert Johnson
Jun 28, 2025
Mrs. Mary Ann Colbert Johnson, age 78, of Traphill, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Mrs. Johnson was born on January 22, 1947, in Surry County to Manlath “Doc” and Philena Joines Colbert.
Mrs. Johnson was a member of Old Roaring River Baptist Church. In her professional career, she worked for Sprint, Brendle’s,...
Christina Elizabeth Pyron
Jun 27, 2025
Christina Elizabeth Lines Pyron, 61, of Ronda, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family.
Born in Cecil county, Maryland, on June 12, 1964, Christina was the beloved daughter of William Morgan Baker and the late Nancy Jacques Lines. She was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, a gifted artist, and an extraordinary...
Rebecca Sparks Poplin
Jun 22, 2025
Mrs. Rebecca Raye Sparks Poplin, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her residence. Born on October 25, 1944, in Wilkes County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Clifton and Juanita Hooper Sparks.
Rebecca was a devoted and longtime member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where she faithfully served as choir director for an inspiring fifty...
Chuck Holcomb
Jun 20, 2025
Chuck Holcomb, age 70, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville.
Chuck was born December 16, 1954, in Surry County to Bud and Lorene Tucker Holcomb. Chuck was of the Christian faith. He was a member of the Elkin Rescue Squad for over 50 years. Chuck loved putting together model rockets and blasting them off.
He is...
Wanda Faye Luther
Jun 20, 2025
Wanda Faye Luther, age 69, of State Road passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro.
Wanda was born July 10, 1955, in Surry County to Kape and Kathleen Luffman Haynes. She was of the Baptist faith. Wanda loved making jewelry and enjoyed reading. She was an animal lover and loved her dogs, Polo, Chloe and Bella. She...
Ransom Vandale Wood
Jun 20, 2025
Mr. Ransom Vandale Wood, age 85, of Elkin, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 20, 2025.Ransom was born December 22, 1939, in Wilkes County to Joe and Pheba Durham Wood. Ransom was known by many in the community for his kind and gentle nature. He loved his farm animals and farmed every chance he had. He was...
Charles Sidney Gilreath
Jun 18, 2025
Dr. Charles Gilreath died on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, just six months shy of his 90th birthday. “Doc” to most of you, he was husband to his wife, his “Angel”, Lelia for 67 years. He was dad to his daughters Terri and Holli, Papa to his grand-daughter Julie and great-grandson, Cooper.
Doc was a Chiropractic Physician for 61 years and worked...
Elizabeth Faye Hutchinson
Jun 17, 2025
Faye Royall Hutchinson, age 82, of Traphill, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Atrium Health Pineville Hospital in Charlotte. Faye was born in Alleghany County on June 19, 1942, to Kelly Edward Royall and Blanche Edwards Royall.
Faye was a member of Elk Spur Baptist Church and a charter and faithful board member of the Traphill Fire Department. She also...
Harry David Peterson II
Jun 14, 2025
Harry David Peterson II, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist University Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Harry was born in Danbury, Connecticut, on May 22, 1947. He was the son of the late Harry David Peterson Sr. and Gertrude Frances Peck Peterson.
Harry had a gift...
Wayne Pardue
Jun 9, 2025
Mr. Harvey Wayne Pardue, age 86, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center. Mr. Pardue was born in Wilkes County on September 9, 1938 to the late Harvey Weston and Ruby Johnson Pardue.
Wayne retired from Celanese Corporation as a lab tech after 33 years. He was a lifelong member of Pleasant Grove...
Raymond William Walls
Jun 8, 2025
Mr. William Raymond Walls, age 95, of Abingdon, VA, and formerly of Roaring River, NC, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 8:05 p.m.
Mr. Walls was born February 1, 1930, in Wilkes County, NC, to the late James Oscar Walls and Florence Nan Pruitt Walls. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro, NC.
In addition to...
Brittany Couch Ferguson
Jun 6, 2025
In Loving Memory of Brittany Leeann Couch Ferguson
December 5, 1986 - June 6, 2025
With heavy hearts we share the passing of Brittany Leeann Couch Ferguson a beautiful woman whose vibrant free spirit, kind heart, and contagious smile lit up every room. She left us on June 6th, 2025 far too soon but never forgotten.
Brittany was full of life—outgoing, resilient, and...
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