Obituaries

Dec 2, 2023

Mrs. Sue Virginia Hoots, age 73, of Jonesville, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Sue was born in Clay County, N.C., to Astor and Dorothy Martin Wikle.

Sue was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church. She retired as a dental assistant; she enjoyed gardening, fishing, and...

Dec 2, 2023

Lena Mayes Willey, age 89, of State Road, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville. Lena was born June 7, 1934, in Surry County to Joseph Vanoy and Grace Mae Hawks Mayes.

Lena was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-great-grandmother.

She enjoyed painting and changing the color of...

Dec 2, 2023

Maxine Lynn McDonough Weaver, age 73 of Thurmond passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Maxine was born July 1, 1950 in Berks County, PA to Raymond L. and Milly Jane Elliott McDonough.

Maxine grew up in Mohrsville, PA where her mom’s Elliott clan gathered on Sundays to share Sunday...

Nov 30, 2023

William Thomas “Bill” Lyon, age 86, of Thurmond, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the Lotus Village Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sparta.

Bill was born December 25, 1936 in Wilkes County to Linville and Flora Cheek Lyon.

Bill retired from NC Department of Transportation and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist...

Nov 29, 2023

Mr. Charles Ray Billings, age 75, of Traphill passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at SECU Hospice Center in Yadkinville.

Ray was born January 25, 1948 in Wilkes County to Robert and Leona Shephard Billings. Ray was a member of Stoney Ridge Baptist Church.  Ray loved to “tinker”, he could make something out of nothing.  He was...

Nov 29, 2023

Mrs. Elizabeth Doris Adams, age 94, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Adams was born March 27, 1929 in Michigan to Percy and Jenny Barror Noyes.

Elizabeth loved to crochet and make crafts; she was so crafty. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Adams;...

Nov 28, 2023

Daniel W. "Danny" Jenkins, age 71, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Hugh Chatham Health Hospital.

Danny was born July 2, 1952 in Surry County to John William and Gladys Whitaker Jenkins.  He owned and operated Danson's Builders for over 35 years. He was an avid golfer and loved playing at Austin Golf Course.  In addition...

Nov 23, 2023

Lawrence Lee White, age 57, passed away Thursday November 23, 2023 at his residence in Ronda.

Lawrence was born October 15, 1966 in Greenville, Mississippi to Vernon and Catherine Freeman White.  He worked at Samaritan’s Purse for three years as a Partnership Manager of Donor Ministries. He was preceded in death by parents.

Survivors include:...

Nov 22, 2023

Thomas Andrew “Andy” Pardue II, age 58, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his residence in Elkin.

Andy was born July 21, 1965 in Surry County to Thomas Andrew and Geraldine “Jerry” Smoot Pardue. He was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, being at the lake, and going to the beach.

In...

Nov 18, 2023

Margie Peele Stone, age 83, of Elkin passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, peacefully at her home.

Margie was born September 23, 1940 in Yadkin County to Charlie and Nellie Crews Peele.  She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents Margie was preceded in death by her husband, James...

Nov 18, 2023

Mrs. Betty Jo Weaver Johnson, age 88, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Dunmore Plantation in Dobson.

Mrs. Johnson was born August 22, 1935 in Forsyth County to Jim and Iris Wood Weaver.  She was a member of Center Baptist Church.   Betty Jo loved animals and she enjoyed going to yard sales, sewing and...

Nov 16, 2023

Helen Juanita Golden Garris, age 97, of Elkin, passed away to go be with her Lord on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Parkwood Place.

Helen was born October 15, 1926, in Surry County to Shadrick and Bertha Welborn Golden. Helen was a faithful member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir and loved...

Nov 16, 2023

Shirley Ann Billings Murphy, 76, of State Road, received her healed body Thursday, November 16, 2023, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Shirley was born on October 16, 1947, in Wilkes County to Sherman and Sarah Billings.

Shirley attended Surry Central High School and worked a long career at Chatham Manufacturing, retiring in 1998. After...

Nov 13, 2023

Margaret “Louise” Hoots, age 70, of Roaring River, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at her residence.

Louise was born November 24, 1952 in Wilkes County to Banner Terrance Billings and Dora Ethel Combs Billings.

Louise enjoyed basketball but especially the UNC Tarheels, hummingbirds, and dogs.

In addition to her parents she was...

Nov 7, 2023

Ms. Lu Gembe passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Services will be held in York, Pennsylvania at a later date.

Nov 7, 2023

Mr. John “Johnny” Henry Baker, Jr.  age 92 of Roaring River passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home. Mr. Baker was born March 18, 1931 in Wilkes County to John Henry Baker Sr. and  Mary Isabell Luffman Baker.

John retired from Thomasville Bus Service, he enjoyed dancing and was an avid Gardner. He was of...

Nov 7, 2023

Christine Powers Morris, age 74, of Jonesville, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Christine was born January 5, 1949 in Surry County to David L. Powers, Sr. and Kathryne Smith Powers.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Elkin and retired from Yadkin Valley...

Nov 6, 2023

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Harvey Osborne, age 82, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Osborne was born September 25, 1941 in Forsyth County to Harvey and Juanita Billings Osborne.  Mr. Osborne was a member of Maple Springs United Methodist Church.   He was a 1959 graduate of Elkin High School where he played baseball, football...

Nov 6, 2023

Mr. Dennis Dwight Howard, age 78, of Thurmond, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at Hugh Chatham Hospital in Elkin.

Dennis was born June 29, 1945, in Surry County to John Irwin and Alma Lawson Howard.  He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Mr. Howard was a beekeeper and made some of the best honey...

Nov 4, 2023

Mrs. Delcie Inez Gentry Lyon, age 82, of Thurmond, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 4, 2023.  Mrs. Lyon was born July 20, 1941 in Surry County to Tyra and Martha Hutchinson Gentry.

Delcie retired from Lucia and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four...