Obituaries
Jerry Reece Barker
Apr 2, 2026
Jerry Reece Barker, age 79, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home in Ronda.
Jerry was born on November 17, 1946, in Surry County to Olin and Grace Soots Barker.
Jerry served God with his heart, mind, and soul as a pastor and was a missionary for the past 26 years.
In addition to his parents Jerry was preceded in death...
Barbara Lorrine Phipps
Mar 29, 2026
Barbara Lorrine Phipps, age 81, of Elkin, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 16, 1944, in Washington, D.C., to the late Bayne Edward Phipps and Lexie Phipps.
Barbara had a generous heart. She was well known in the community for the handmade earrings she lovingly crafted...
Helen R Myers
Mar 28, 2026
Helen Roberts Myers, age 91, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center in North Wilkesboro.
Helen was born Thursday, July 26th, 1934 , in Wilkes County to Grant and Mae Ingle Roberts .
Helen was well known through out the community and adored by everyone. She enjoyed planting flowers, going out to...
Linda Ann East Tetrick
Mar 24, 2026
Mrs. Linda Ann East Tetrick, age 76, of Dobson, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Woltz Hospice Home.
Mrs. Tetrick was born on September 15, 1949 in Tazewell County, Virginia to Elmer and Earleen Harris East. She loved her family and going on trip at the beach, especially Charleston, Folly, Savannah, and Southport.
She was preceded in death by her...
Linda Dyce Salley
Mar 22, 2026
Linda Lee Dyce Salley, age 78, of Southport, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Mrs. Salley was born March 8, 1948, in Tacoma, Washington, to Phydelma Frances and Clyde Dyce, Linda grew up with a deep love for learning and people. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and attended Pacific Lutheran University.
Linda was...
Ruby Tucker Holcomb
Mar 22, 2026
Mrs. Ruby Mozelle Tucker Holcomb, age 87, of Thurmond, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at her home.
Mrs. Holcomb was born on December 5, 1938 in Wilkes County to Rufus Wayne and Ruth Flynn Tucker. She was a member of Charity United Methodist Church where she served as the treasurer for over 40 years. In her free time she...
Betty Shepherd Davidson
Mar 22, 2026
Betty Sue Shepherd Davidson, 92, of Fuquay‑Varina and formerly of Elkin, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Windsor Point Continuing Care. She was born on February 10, 1934, to the late Lyman Cornelious Shepherd and Noma Myers Shepherd.
Betty Sue was co‑owner of Bill Davidson Chevrolet and devoted many years to serving her community. She was a dedicated church...
Velna Ina Tilley
Mar 18, 2026
Velna Ina Gentry Tilley, age 100, of Elkin, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Tilley was born in Wilkes County on February 13, 1926, to Shirley Douthard and Dossie Ann Sebastian Gentry. She was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church.
Mrs. Tilley was married to the love of her life, Winfield Levi Tilley, on...
Emelene Yarboro Miller
Mar 15, 2026
Emelene Yarboro Miller, age 91, of Elkin, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026. Mrs. Miller was born June 1, 1934, in Surry County to Kapp and Gertha Rose Yarboro.
Mrs. Miller was a longtime and devoted member of Grassy Creek United Methodist Church, where she was active in the church, choir and Grassy Creek quilters and was honored as Lay Person...
Lee Ann Johnson
Mar 12, 2026
Mrs. Lee Ann Johnson, age 82, of Tobaccoville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at High Point Medical Center. She was born on June 5, 1943, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Francis and Mabel McLaughlin.
Lee Ann was affectionately known as Wifey, Mom, Grandma, Great Grammy, Sister, and Aunt Lee. She will be lovingly remembered for her spirited...
Frances Upright
Mar 5, 2026
Mrs. Della Frances Swaim Upright, age 88, of Elkin, passed away Thursday evening, March 5, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Upright was born on May 20, 1937, in Yadkin County, to Everette Bahnson and Mittie Frances Salmons Swaim.
Mrs. Upright was a member of Shoaly Branch Baptist Church, where she was a member of the choir. She loved to travel and...
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,...
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