Obituaries

Dec 17, 2024

Mr. Loyd Donald “Don” Porter, age 90, of Hamptonville, peacefully entered heaven, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville, surrounded by his family. Don was born on January 18, 1934, in Yadkin County to Loyd Horton and Carrie King Porter. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Don loved life, and...

Dec 17, 2024

Kathy Ann Sidden, age 68, of Traphill passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at her residence.

Kathy was born January 2, 1956, in Surry county to Raymond Sidden & Lucy Elizabeth Blackburn.

Kathy was a member of Traphill Baptist church. She was a graduate of Western Carolina University. Kathy loved reading and watching movies.

Dec 16, 2024

Gerald Max Combs, age 85, of Elkin, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Health.

Gerald was born March 11, 1939, in Carroll County, Virginia, to Arnold Noah Combs and Josie Stoneman Combs.

Gerald was a member of First United Methodist Church of Elkin.  Most recently, he enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Dec 14, 2024

Mr. Robert Charles Dryer Jr., age 88, formally of Hamptonville, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mocksville. Robert was born in Contra Costa County, California, on February 2, 1936, to Robert C. Dreyer Sr. and Irene Dreyer.

Survivors include his wife, Mabel Carrington Dreyer; his children, Tracy Dryer, Robbie Dreyer,...

Dec 14, 2024

Toni Renee Moody Jones, age 59, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at her home in State Road.

Toni was born December 25, 1964, in Surry County to Don Roger and Peggy Joyner Moody.

In addition to her mother, Toni was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Sheldon Eckrote. Toni was a member of Pleasant...

Dec 11, 2024

Kathy Anderson Ward, age 60, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her residence in Union Grove.

Kathy was born July 26, 1964, in Surry County to Odes Robert and Emma Beatrice Weatherman Anderson.  She was a member of New Light Baptist Church.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include...

Dec 2, 2024

Jo Ann Sidden Baker, age 83 of Thurmond, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at her son’s residence in State Road.

Jo Ann was born November 30, 1941, to Walter Connley and Annie Elizabeth Spicer Sidden.

Jo Ann was a member of Roaring Gap Baptist Church.  She loved solving word search puzzles, reading and listening...

Dec 1, 2024

Lowell Masell “Mace” Johnson, age 60, of Elkin passed away, Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Mace was born February 25, 1964, in Russell County, VA, to Harold and Alleta Johnson.

All services will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Atrium Health Cancer Center,...

Nov 25, 2024

Barbara Jean Joines Wiles, age 79, of Traphill, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at her residence. Barbara, born on May 28, 1945, in Wilkes County to William Lynn Sr. and Beatrice Cleary Joines, was a woman of deep love and warmth. She was a cherished Piney Grove Baptist Church member, and her passion for gardening and canning her...

Nov 20, 2024

Patty Johnson Shores, age 90, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. She was born in Surry County on November 22, 1933, to Berry Martin Johnson and Vina Edwards Johnson. Patty was a retired Nurse after spending several years at San Jose Hospital in California; she was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, where...

Nov 13, 2024

Wendell Boyd Wiles, age 77 of Elkin passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at his residence.

Wendell was born August 7, 1947 in Surry County to Stacy and Beulah Couch Wiles.

Wendell retired from Rosenquest and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Wendell was a veteran of the US Army and served during...

Nov 13, 2024

Linda Robinson Grafton, age 78, of Dobson passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Dunmore Plantation.

Linda was born on October 18, 1946 in Massachusetts to Milton G. Robinson and Dorothy Louise McMenamin Robinson. Linda loved to design houses, read, watch British crime shows, and her pets. She was also an avid antique collector.

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Nov 12, 2024

James “Greg” Gregory Hamlin, age 66, of Roaring River, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Greg was born in Surry County on October 14, 1958, to James Wendell Hamlin and Ruth Coalson Hamlin. Greg loved to golf, ride his Harley Davidson, and the UNC Tarheels. Greg was also a very...

Nov 12, 2024

Barbara "Polly" Tulbert passed peacefully to the presence of her Lord Tuesday November 12, 2024.

Polly was born in beautiful Ashe County to John and Lessie Pennington on Oct. 19, 1931.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Bobby Lee Tulbert, and her seven siblings, John Mack...

Nov 10, 2024

Linda Kay Key, age 71, from Ronda, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Linda was born October 3, 1953, in Wilkes County to Bill and Ruby Pendry Mathis.  She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her parents, Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Wayne Key...

Nov 9, 2024

Gary Alan Phillips, 69, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at PruittHealth of Elkin.

Gary was born July 1, 1955, to Harvey and Rose Lewis Phillips. He was of the Christian faith. Gary worked at Randy Marion Automotive and considered that his favorite hobby. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, and riding...

Nov 9, 2024

Mr. Jeffrey Lee Adams, age 65 of Jonesville passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his residence.

Jeffrey was born March 7, 1959 in Surry County to Roby Edward Adams and Treva Hutson Cothren.  He was a member of Victory Chapel Baptist Church.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a...

Nov 7, 2024

Penny Wood Mauldin Wooten, 58, of State Road, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at her residence. Penny was born November 30, 1965, to David and Betty Johnson Wood. She was a member of Mount Herman Baptist Church. Penny enjoyed reading and cooking and loved spending time with her family. She loved the color pink and her dogs, Bella...

Nov 4, 2024

Timothy Dean Somers, age 68, of Thurmond, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at his residence.

Timothy was born in Iredell County on September 1, 1956, to Dean and Myrl Roberts Somers.

In addition to his parents, Timothy was preceded in death by his wife.

Survivors include his son, John Somers; brother,...

Oct 26, 2024

Garry Dean Lineberry Sr., age 72 of Jonesville, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Garry was born in Wilkes County on January 28, 1952, to James Lineberry and Jessie Harold Lineberry. Garry proudly served his country in the United States Army for 20 years and served two tours of...