Obituaries

Gailya Mae Tucker Bryant

Gailya Mae Tucker Bryant

Aug 30, 2012

Mrs. Gailya Mae Tucker Bryant, age 75 of Ronda, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Bryant was born, February 11, 1937 in Wilkes County to Wayne and Ruth Flynn Tucker. Mrs. Tucker was retired from NC Department of Transportation and was a member of Oak Level Baptist Church. Mrs. Bryant...

Bedford Franklin Bauguess

Bedford Franklin Bauguess

Aug 29, 2012

Jonesville, Mr. Bedford Franklin Bauguess, age 95, a husband, father and grandfather passed away on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Bauguess was born, June 12, 1917 in Wilkes County to John & Ennis Rash Bauguess. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Belle McGrady Bauguess; sister,...

Vernon Edward Smoot

Vernon Edward Smoot

Aug 29, 2012

Mr. Vernon Edward Smoot, age 49, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012. He was born January 16, 1962 in Surry County to Margaret McCann Smoot and Sebon Smoot. Ed was employed with Pine Log Company and attended Cool Springs Baptist Church. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by brothers, Bobby Smoot and Randall Smoot. Survivors include:...

Leonard Dale Darnell

Leonard Dale Darnell

Aug 29, 2012

Mr. Leonard Dale Darnell, age 72, passed away, Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Darnell was born August 2, 1940 in Surry County to David C. and Esther Collins Darnell. Mr. Darnell owned Tri-County Communications and was retired from Sprint Telephone Co. in Elkin. Mr. Darnell was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Darnell earned...

Dwight Conley

Dwight Conley

Aug 28, 2012

Elkin Mr. Dwight Eugene Conley, 69, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Conley was born November 24, 1942 in Ironton, Ohio to Charles Ernest and Dorothy Marie Spence Conley. Mr. Conley is survived by his wife Cecilia Jean Shortt Conley of the home. Funeral services for Mr. Conley will be private.

Cyril Frederick Barton

Cyril Frederick Barton

Aug 27, 2012

Mr. Cyril Frederick Barton, age 96, passed away, Monday, August 27, 2012 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. Mr. Barton was born July 28, 1916 in the Tividale Tipton, Staffordshire, England to Matilda Jarvis Barton and William Barton. Mr. Barton was a Captain in the British Army serving during WWII. He moved to the U.S. in 1955 and became a U.S....

Jerry Lee Chandler

Jerry Lee Chandler

Aug 24, 2012

Jonesville, Mr. Jerry Lee Chandler, age 67 of Jonesville, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 unexpectedly following a fishing accident. He was born September 14, 1945 in Yadkin County to Annie Pearl Vestal. Jerry was owner and operator of Chandler Painting. He was a member of Grace Full Gospel Church. He loved the Lord, his family, including his church family....

Patricia Lane Vestal

Patricia Lane Vestal

Aug 21, 2012

Elkin, Ms. Patricia Lane Vestal, age 73, passed away, Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Ms. Vestal was born February 22, 1939 in Yadkin County to Horace W. and Daphna Pardue Vestal. Ms. Vestal retired from Western Electric in Winston-Salem; she was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesville and a tremendous supporter of Tri-C...

Denver Curtis Hayes

Denver Curtis Hayes

Aug 16, 2012

Mr. Denver Curtis Hayes, age 77 of Elkin, passed away, Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1935 in Wilkes County to Thomas Jesse Hayes and Docia Scott Hayes. Mr. Hayes was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Ray Hayes. Survivors include:...

Margie Church Martin

Margie Church Martin

Aug 16, 2012

Mrs. Margie Church Martin, age 68 of N. Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012. She was born February 11, 1944 in Wilkes County to Ennis Mabe Church and James H. Church. Mrs. Martin attended Bible Assemble Church in Elkin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Lynn Church; and grandchildren, Bobby Dale...

Wilma Newman Guyer

Wilma Newman Guyer

Aug 15, 2012

Wilma Newman Guyer passed from this world into the arms of her Heavenly Father Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Wilma was born on September 17, 1933 to Clarence and Ina Smith Newman. Wilma was born with many talents. Anyone who ever visited her home could see her talents in decorating and gardening. She and her husband Jake moved to State Road,...

Lois Byrd Lyon

Lois Byrd Lyon

Aug 15, 2012

Mrs. Lois Byrd Lyon, age 86 of Elkin, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. She was born December 28, 1925 in Wilkes County to Sallie Fields Byrd and Hillary F. Byrd. Mrs. Lyon was a member of Knobbs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Susan Byrd;...

Randy Harold Moody

Randy Harold Moody

Aug 15, 2012

Mr. Randy Harold Moody, age 42 of Ronda, passed away, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at his residence. He was born March 26, 1970 in Caldwell County to Margie Royal and Charles H. Moody. Mr. Moody was proceeded in death by; son, Devin Harold Moody, mother-in-law, Vonda Jean Ratliff and nephew, Isaac Breeding. Survivors include: his wife, Bonnie R. Moody of...

Tommy Leroy Benton

Tommy Leroy Benton

Aug 13, 2012

State Road, Mr. Tommy Leroy Benton, age 67 of State Road, passed away, Monday, August 13, 2012 at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born March 16, 1945 in Forsyth County to Farries Benton and Hazel Johnson Benton. Mr. Benton was a longtime employee of Chatham Manufacturing and was currently employed with NuCare. He attended Mt....

Joyce Ann Jenkins

Joyce Ann Jenkins

Aug 4, 2012

Elkin Mrs. Joyce Ann Jenkins, 56, passed away Saturday, August 04, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Jenkins was born April, 16, 1956 in Surry County to Glenn Richard and Peggy Groce Wilmoth. Mrs. Jenkins was a member of Little Richmond Baptist Church and retired from Price Power Equipment and long time employee of former Elmore's of Elkin. She was preceded...

Rufus Ray Combs

Rufus Ray Combs

Aug 3, 2012

Ronda Mr. Rufus Ray Combs, 69, passed away Friday, August 3, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Combs was born in Wilkes County September 20, 1942 to Arlis Ray and Dorothy Blevins Combs. Mr. Combs retired from Bassett Furniture and attended Ronda Baptist Tabernacle. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard Combs, Raymond Combs,...

William Arthur Barker

William Arthur Barker

Jul 22, 2012

Mr. William Arthur Barker, 73, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Barker was born September 23, 1938 in Alleghany County to Marshall and Mary Belle Brown Barker. Mr. Barker retired from Wayne's Farms and attended Rocky Ford Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a great grandson, Malaki Swaim...

Virginia Mary Lee Martin

Virginia Mary Lee Martin

Jul 19, 2012

Mrs. Virginia Mary Lee Martin, age 74 of State Road, passed away, Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 10, 1938 in Carroll County, VA to Sadie Rosella Shouse Beck and Esker Franklin Beck. Mrs. Martin attended Redeeming Grace Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Graham...

Ozell Billings

Ozell Billings

Jul 16, 2012

Mrs. Ozell Billings, age 73 of Harmony, passed away Monday, July 16, 2012 at Serenity House in Mooresville. She was born November 13, 1938 in Wilkes County to Martha Sheets Billings and Jonah Billings. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, R.J. Billings. Survivors include: sons, Hayden Billings and his wife Irene of Elkin,...

James Darron Holbrook

James Darron Holbrook

Jul 15, 2012

Mr. James Darron Holbrook, age 41 of Elkin, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012. He was born June 3, 1971 in Surry County to Wilda Jean Baldwin Holbrook and James Norris Holbrook. Mr. Holbrook was a member of Traphill Baptist Church and employed with Sheets Welding. Survivors include his wife, Mamie Holbrook of the home; son, Dillon Holbrook of the...