Obituaries
Robert Anthony DeJohn
Dec 16, 2025
Mr. Robert Anthony DeJohn, of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home.
Mr. DeJohn was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church and was also part of the Moose and Elks clubs.
Mr. DeJohn was employed by Tuner Construction Company in New York for many years.
Survivors include...
Roger Dale "Rambo" Tilley
Dec 13, 2025
Mr. Roger Dale "Rambo" Tilley, age 61, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Roger was born June 20, 1964 to David Thomas and the late Geraldine Randleman Tilley.
Roger attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He loved fishing, camping and spending time with his family.
Survivors include: his father, David Thomas Tilley of Elkin; daughter, Victoria Lee...
Ronnie Warren Caudle
Dec 11, 2025
Ronnie Warren Caudle, age 78, of Jonesville, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Hugh Chatham Hospital. Born in Surry County on November 24, 1947, he was the son of Warren Winfield Caudle and Louise Morrison Caudle. Ronnie proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.
He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and was known as a loving...
Barbara Cochrane Hester
Dec 11, 2025
Barbara Cochrane Hester, born December 17, 1936, in Elkin, NC to the late Herbert F. and Effie M. Cochrane, passed away peacefully at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC, surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was employed by Chatham Manufacturing Company in the Payroll Department and later self‑employed through Country Gifts & Sweets and Belk. She was a devoted member of...
Noah Vernon Luffman
Dec 10, 2025
Noah Vernon Luffman, affectionately known as Vernon, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, in his hometown of Elkin, North Carolina. Born on October 28, 1940, in Elkin, Vernon lived a full and meaningful life, reaching the age of 85.
Vernon dedicated much of his professional life to the real estate industry, where he made significant contributions before retiring. His career...
Dale Ellis Weaver
Dec 9, 2025
Dale Ellis Weaver, age 83, passed away peacefully at King Health and Rehab, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Ohio to Charles Elmore Weaver and Wilma Edna Weaver, Dale lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and devotion to his family. He worked as an engineer at Strohs for over 30 years until his retirement. He was also in...
Glenda Combs Narez
Dec 6, 2025
Glenda Denise Combs Narez, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at Wilkesboro Health and Rehabilitation in North Wilkesboro, NC, at the age of 59. Born on September 17, 1966, in Elkin, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Clay Combs and Sylvia Lucille Waddell Combs.
Glenda dedicated her life to caring...
Brad Higgins
Dec 4, 2025
William Bradley “Brad” Higgins passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at his residence. Brad was born in Surry County on January 15, 1979, to Kathy Higgins Ford.
A Surry Central High School attendee who later earned his GED, Bradley spent many years running his own carpentry business, Higgins Construction. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathy Higgins Ford,...
Anita Wood Canter
Dec 3, 2025
Anita Wood Canter, born on June 7, 1966, in Elkin, NC, peacefully passed away on December 3, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was a beloved member of her community and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Anita had a genuine love for the beach, animals, cooking, and her work sitting with the elderly, bringing...
Graham Clark
Dec 2, 2025
John Graham Clark III, 74, was born in Greenville, NC and passed away quietly on December 2, 2025, in Elkin, NC. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Graham Clark Jr. and Ariane Dovnarowicz Clark, and his brother, George E. Clark. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Holcomb Clark; sister, Michele Clark Gronek (Lonnie); three nephews Clark...
Ronnie James Walker
Nov 26, 2025
Posted as a courtesy for Thomas Family Funeral Service
Ronnie James Walker, age 70, of Glade Valley, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025, at his residence.
Ronnie was born August 29th, 1955, in Surry County to the late James Monroe and Allie Woodle Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister in law,...
Norlan Thomas Holcomb
Nov 20, 2025
Mr. Nolan Thomas Holcomb, age 77, of Jonesville, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born on November 23, 1947, in Surry County to the late Robert and Glenda Mae Luffman Holcomb. He was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War.
Mr. Holcomb was a dedicated member and deacon at Welcome Home Missionary...
Amy Jo Wagoner Mickle
Nov 8, 2025
Mrs. Amy Jo Wagoner Mickle, age 68, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her residence. She was born on June 27, 1957, to Harold Lee and Billie Jo Alexander Wagoner.
She enjoyed doing cross-stitch and needlepoint crafts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Mickle.
Survivors include: her sons, Michael Fletcher and wife Sabrina...
Justin Matthew Dowell
Nov 6, 2025
Justin Matthew Dowell went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 6, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
Matthew was a devoted husband, a proud and loving father to four beautiful children, a cherished son of Christ, and a...
Ola Blevins
Nov 6, 2025
Ola Mae Bostic Blevins passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at Chatham Nursing and Rehab in Elkin, NC.
She was born in Surry County to William Ledbetter and Ida Mae Woodruff Bostic on August 31, 1932. She started working at Duke Power at the age of 16 while still in high school. She retired in 1987 at the age of...
Kelly Timothy Hinson
Nov 6, 2025
Mr. Kelly Timothy "Tim" Hinson, age 78 of State Road, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2025, at his residence.
Tim was born on October 9, 1947, in Surry County to Kelly and Eunice Bullington Hinson. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. He enjoyed golfing, camping, and riding his motorcycle.
In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in...
Roy James Johnson Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
Roy James Johnson Jr., of Dolores, Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his devoted family. Born in Ohio to Roy James Johnson Sr. and Eva Mae Sheets Johnson, Roy was a man of deep compassion, quiet strength, and unwavering generosity.
He carried the values of his upbringing with...
Jo Ann Sams
Nov 4, 2025
Jo Ann Sams, age 84 of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin.
Jo Ann was born on October 11, 1941, in Surry County to William Clade and Clara Shelton Sams.
In addition to her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by her brothers, Hassell Sams, Wayne Sams, and Jesse Sams, sister, Clara Nelson, and...
Bertie G. Norman
Nov 4, 2025
Mrs. Bertie G. Norman, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Mrs. Norman was born December 21, 1933, in Surry County, to A.C. and Myrtle Durham Gentry.
Mrs. Norman was a longtime and faithful member of Benham Baptist Church until her health declined. Bertie worked for Johnson Brothers Trucking in her early career and then...
Charles Perry Burchette
Nov 2, 2025
Charles Perry Burchette, age 83, of Ronda, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home.
Mr. Burchette was born on February 10, 1942, in Wilkes County to Charles E. and Kate Alee Caudill Burchette.
The United States Postal Service employed Mr. Burchette for many years. He was a dedicated member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon...
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