David Charles Bauguess, 81 of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Bauguess was born March 12, 1928 to Armfield and Mamie Hanks Bauguess. He was a member of Traphill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bauguess was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Bauguess and a step-son, Artie Hinton. He is survived by a step-son, Phil Hinton & wife Ann of Newport News, VA; a step-daughter, Judy Hinton, also of Newport News, VA; a brother, Joe Bauguess & wife Vickie of North Wilkesboro; and a sister, Ruth Copes of Raleigh. A funeral service will be conducted Friday, December 4, 2009 at 11:00 am at Traphill Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 am prior to the service. Burial will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens in Newport News, VA.