Obituaries
Rosemary Lineberry Smoot
Oct 5, 2025
Rosemary Lineberry Smoot, 67, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born January 11, 1958, in Wilkes County to James Lineberry and Jessie Holcomb Lineberry.
Known affectionately as Rose, she was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother whose greatest joy came from spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents,...
Betty Crouse Holsclaw
Oct 5, 2025
Mrs. Betty Jo Crouse Holsclaw, age 74, of Rural Hall, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Mrs. Holsclaw was born on June 19, 1951, to Ernest Paul and Ima Mae Hinson Crouse in Elkin. She was a member of Gid Branch Baptist Church and was a loving grandmother.
Mrs. Holsclaw was preceded in death by her husband,...
Roger Dale Guyer Sr.
Oct 4, 2025
Roger Dale Guyer, age 78, of State Road, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Surry County on February 25, 1947, he was the son of DG Junior Guyer and Helen Mae Holbrook Guyer.
Mr. Guyer was a dedicated member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren...
Rebecca Boles Darnell
Oct 3, 2025
Rebecca passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 3, 2025, at her home. She loved spending time in her flower garden, caring for flowers, and sitting to enjoy them. She loved yard work, spending time outside, and being at the beach. She loved decorating for Christmas; a normal Christmas for her consisted of 18 trees and 20 wreaths around the house....
Mozelle Foster Blevins
Sep 17, 2025
Mrs. Mozelle Foster Blevins, age 88, of Boonville, passed away peacefully at the SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville. Mozelle was born May 24, 1937, in Wilkes County to Turner and Mattie Staley Foster.
A devoted homemaker, Mozelle was known for her warm heart, delicious cooking, and her deep love of flower gardening. Her greatest joy came from spending time with...
Jean Norman Miller
Sep 16, 2025
Beloved Resident of State Road, North Carolina
Jean Norman Miller, age 85, of State Road, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Born on October 29, 1939, Jean was the cherished daughter of Grady and Daisy Isaacs Norman. She was a devoted member of Rocky Ford Baptist Church, where her faith remained strong throughout...
James Dariel Russell
Sep 12, 2025
Mr. James Dariel Russell, age 78, of Ronda, passed away Friday evening, September 12, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Health.
Mr. Russell was born on December 21, 1946, in Wilkes County to John Avery and Mary Belle Teague Russell. He was the owner and operator of Russell Plumbing, where he took great pride in his work. He also found great joy...
Gilly Wall
Sep 7, 2025
Mrs. Gilly Ann Wagoner Wall, age 89, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born July 26, 1936, in Yadkin County to Zeno and Cora Hayes Wagoner.
Mrs. Wall was a member of Jonesville Pentecostal Holliness Church and a pillar in the community. She enjoyed yard work, planting flowers, and cooking. Gilly loved her grandchildren deeply and was always a...
Rev. Kenneth Jordan
Sep 6, 2025
Rev. Clyde Kenneth Jordan, age 96, of Roaring River, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Rev. Jordan was born, July 22, 1929, in Wilkes County to Joseph Luther and Alma Burchette Jordan.
Rev. Jordan was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute, and...
Hal Eugene Robinson
Sep 2, 2025
Hal Eugene “Poppy” Robinson, 76, of Elkin, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2025, while on a family vacation. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Hal’s infectious energy and love of life left a lasting mark on all who knew him.
Born on November 25, 1948, in Guilford County, NC, Hal was the cherished son of Nell and...
Billy Ray Cox
Sep 2, 2025
Billy Ray Cox, 85, of Traphill, NC, entered peacefully into the arms of Jesus at his home on September 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born January 8, 1940, Billy was the son of the late Conley Roosevelt “Velt” Cox and Ruby Smith Cox. In addition to his parents, he was reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Barbara B....
Douglas Lee Melton
Aug 30, 2025
Douglas Lee Melton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Doug was born in Radford, Virginia, to Paul Douglas and Fannie Byrd Melton on October 26, 1943. After high school, he began a career working for the Department of Transportation in Engineering, retiring after 37 years of service.
As a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church...
Bonnie Holbrook Brewer
Aug 23, 2025
Bonnie Holbrook Brewer, age 79, passed away peacefully at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 1, 1946, in Wilkes County to Lundy and Beatrice Sidden Holbrook, Bonnie’s life was a radiant testament to faith, devotion, and unconditional love.
A devoted member of Dennyville Baptist Church, Bonnie’s days were grounded in her unwavering faith, which guided...
Dorothy Settlemyer Bauguess
Aug 23, 2025
Dorothy Settlemyer Bauguess, 83, of Elkin, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Born on February 2, 1942, in Rutherford County, she was the daughter of Z.W. Settlemyer and Edna Blanton Settlemyer.
Dorothy dedicated many years of service to Yadkin Valley Bank before retiring. She was a devoted member of Stoney Ridge Baptist Church and found her greatest joy in spending...
McCree Wilson Gentry, Jr.
Aug 19, 2025
McCree Wilson Gentry, Jr., age 78 of State Road, NC, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, surrounded by loving family members.
JR was born February 8, 1947, in Surry County to McCree Gentry, Sr. and Louise Danner Gentry.
“Smoke” retired in July from Carl Rose and Sons Paving after 38 years of service. His hobbies included spending time...
Patricia Simmons Wagoner
Aug 15, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Simmons Wagoner, age 71, of State Road, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Wagoner was born on October 25, 1953, in Surry County to Franklin Delano and Dorothy Martin Simmons. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Elkin, and served as the Director of Volunteer Services at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Professionally, she worked...
Lou Wood Goodwin Hampton
Aug 14, 2025
Mrs. Lou Wood Goodwin Hampton, age 84, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Mrs. Hampton was born February 19, 1941, in Surry County to Culmer and Nannie Woodruff Wood. She was a member of the State Road Primitive Baptist Church and was a graduate of Appalachian State University. Mrs. Hampton retired after 22 years as an...
Keith Robert Tulbert
Aug 13, 2025
Robert “Keith” Tulbert, age 68, of Elkin, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was born in Elkin on October 22, 1956, and was the son of the late Bobby Lee Tulbert and Barbara Ann Pennington Tulbert.
Keith found joy in fishing on quiet mornings, tuning into his scanner radio to...
Glenn Dale Money
Aug 5, 2025
Mr. Glenn Dale Money, age 74, of Elkin passed away Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center. Dale was born April 15, 1951 in Surry County to Richard Glenn Money and Florence Darnell Money.
Dale retired from Wachovia Bank in 2007 after a 28 year career in Banking Security. In life, Dale was a passionate fisherman, enjoyed traveling, and spending...
Judy Kay Wiles
Aug 2, 2025
Mrs. Judy Kay Wiles beloved wife and devoted mother and grandmother, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 surrounded by family and friends at home.
Mrs. Wiles was born July 8, 1946 in Surry County to Arl and Florence Burcham Smith. She enjoyed many years in retail sales at Surrey Gift Shoppe in downtown Elkin before becoming a bank teller...
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