Obituaries
Howard Clay Harris
Feb 26, 2026
Mr. Howard Clay Harris, age 76, of Mocksville, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Mr. Harris was born on July 19, 1949, in Elkin to Howard Somers and Panthea Templeton Harris. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Professionally, he retired from R. J....
Thomas Franklin Hurt
Feb 24, 2026
Thomas Franklin Hurt, 92, of Elkin died Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Mr. Hurt was born May 30th, 1933, in Wilkes County to John William and Viola Byrd Hurt. He was a lifelong farmer/gardener and worked for 22 years at Chatham Manufacturing.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by a sister, Disa Ann...
Deborah Lee Day
Feb 23, 2026
Deborah Lee Day 76 of Elkin died Monday, February 23, 2026 at her residence. Born September 1st, 1949 she was the daughter of the late Earl Carlton Day and Lucy Burchette Day. A graduate of Elkin High School class of 1967 where she was a cheerleader. She retired from Farm Credit. She had a love for art in particular, singing,...
Henrietta Curry
Feb 22, 2026
Ms. Henrietta Curry, age 75, of Thurmond, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Ms. Curry was born on July 2, 1950, in Traphill to Girtha and Wessie Lyons Curry. She found magic in the melodies of Elvis and the stories on her television screen, but her greatest gift was her sense of wonder and fun. She...
Joann Adams Carter
Feb 20, 2026
Joann Adams Carter, 76, of Elkin, passed away on Friday, February 20, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born in Wilkes County to Alec Adams and Evelyn Wyatt Adams.
Joann was a devoted member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. She was known for her kind and loving spirit, always placing God first and her family close behind. Throughout her...
Martha Calleja-Gil
Feb 20, 2026
Martha Calleja-Gil, 89, passed away on February 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 21, 1937, in Cuajinicuilapa, Guerrero, to Sebastian Calleja and Longina Gil.
Martha was a strong and devoted woman. As a single mother, she raised her children while working tirelessly to provide for them, demonstrating unwavering determination and sacrifice.
In her free time, Martha...
Nonnie Matilda Collins
Feb 17, 2026
Nonnie Matilda Adams Collins, age 94, of State Road, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2026, at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Mrs. Collins was born May 15, 1931, in Wilkes County to Loton Samuel and Dossie Elisabeth Darnell Adams.
Nonnie was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, loved God and her family unconditionally, and in the words of...
Phyllis Carolyn Wood Billings
Feb 15, 2026
Phyllis Carolyn Wood Billings, age 70, passed away on Sunday, February 15, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist University Medical Center in Winston‑Salem. She was born on May 16, 1955, to Lawrence Calvin Wood and Frances Margaret Poe wood.
Phyllis was a member of Charity Hill Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family, and she will be...
Munjra McCann
Feb 15, 2026
Munjra McCann, 70, of Elkin, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her residence. She was born November 10, 1955, to Seifo Dzubur and Maria Dzubur.
She is survived by her daughter, Michaela Johnson of the home; her uncle, Arif Dzubur of the home; five grandchildren; and one great‑grandchild.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Cassa Beck Smith
Feb 14, 2026
Cassa Beck Smith, 89, of North Wilkesboro and formerly of State Road, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 31, 1937, in Surry County to Everette and Clemmie Kirkman Beck, Cassa dedicated many years of service at CenturyLink before retiring. She was a member of Jonesville Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Cassa enjoyed gardening, raising...
Marie Mickel Rogers
Feb 13, 2026
Marie Mickel Rogers, 91, of Yadkinville, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Yadkin Nursing Center after a long and love-filled life. Born in Surry County on November 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William and Ruth Burchette Mickel.
Marie was a dedicated member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and served for many years on the food...
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, of Winston‑Salem, NC, passed away on February 5, 2026. She is survived by her brother, Roy Lee Prevette and his wife Sharon; her sister, Kim Caballero and her husband Herman; as well as her beloved nieces, nephews, and grand‑nieces and grand‑nephews.
Mary Jane was born on May 14, 1940, in Elkin, NC, to the late Roy and Ola...
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...
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