Obituaries
Thelma L. Baker
Aug 19, 2011
Thelma Lee Baker 83 Was born Dec. 19, 1927. She was the third of 4 daughters born to Henry and Pearl Jackson McCauley at Umpire, Arkansas. The Doctor charged her dad three dollars to deliver her. Later that same year the family moved to Wickes, AR, where she grew up and graduated from High School with the class of 1945....
Alan Gray Combs
Aug 19, 2011
Jonesville, The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for...
Mary Jane Wagoner Reynolds
Aug 13, 2011
Mrs. Mary Jane Wagoner Reynolds, age 62 of Elkin, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011. Mrs. Reynolds was born July 15, 1949 in Surry County to David Roscoe and Esther Mamie Whitaker Wagoner. She was a former owner of 268 Grill in Elkin and was a dedicated member of Crosspoint Baptist Church in Elkin, where she remained active especially during,...
Kathleen E. Barden
Aug 11, 2011
Kathleen E. Barden 58 lifetime resident of St. Maries, died suddenly Aug. 11, 2011 from a massive heart attack suffered at her home. Kathy was born July 12, 1953 to Pat and Evelyn Sibert Conley at St. Maries. She grew up in St. Maries. During her years in school, she worked as a nurse's aide at what is now Valley...
Mae Miller Combs
Aug 10, 2011
Mrs. Mae Miller Combs, age 79 of Roaring River, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Mrs. Combs was born May 13, 1932 in Ashe County to David H. and Laura Etta Barnes Miller. She was retired from Buster Brown Hosiery and was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. Mrs. Combs was a loving wife of 61 years and a...
Ruby Day Crouse
Aug 7, 2011
State Road, Mrs. Ruby Day Crouse, age 79 of State Road, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2011at Alleghany Care and Rehab Center. Mrs. Crouse was born August 27, 1931 in Wilkes County to Barney and Pearl Walker Crabb. Mrs. Crouse was a homemaker and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Terry Lee Barker
Jul 30, 2011
Mr. Terry Lee Barker, age 63 of Jonesville, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011. Terry was born April 8, 1948 in Surry County to Harold Timothy and Kathleen White Barker In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Drake Barker. Terry's daughters and grandchildren were the "Light of His Life." He always saw the best...
William H. Sperber
Jul 28, 2011
William H. "Bill" Sperber 72 longtime St. Maries area resident, died July 28, 2011 at St. Maries from complications due to pneumonia. He was born January 25, 1939 to William A. and Pearle Way Sperber at Plummer, ID He grew up at Plummer and began working with his father in the woods when he was 12 years old. He graduated...
James Bert Watkins
Jul 26, 2011
Mr. James Bert Watkins, age 48 of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 5:35 a.m. at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. James was born March 5, 1963 in Fairmont West Virginia to Edgar Nelson and Myrtle Rebecca McKinney Watkins. He was a very loving, caring, and devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. James served in the...
Bertha E. Brooks
Jul 24, 2011
Mrs. Bertha E. Brooks, age 96 of State Road, passed away Sunday, July, 24, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Brooks was born October 26, 1914 in Wilkes County to Thomas and Flossie Cox Holcomb. She was a member of Center Baptist Church and she loved crocheting and making quilts. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...
Pauline Hall Childress
Jul 24, 2011
Mrs. Pauline Hall Childress, age 74 formerly of Jonesville, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2011 in Yadkin Nursing Care Center. Mrs. Childress was born May 1, 1937 in Alleghany County to Rufus Paul and Edna Brown Hall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Matt Junior "Freck" Childress; son, Danny Freeman; and three brothers....
Crawford M. Self
Jul 22, 2011
Mr. Crawford M. Self, age 77 of Traphill, passed away Friday, July 22, 2011. Mr. Self was born September 7, 1933 in Lancaster County, SC to Perry T. Self and Ola Lou Johnson Self. He attended Church in the Wildwood and was an avid hunter and fisherman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Marvin...
Red L. Barry
Jul 18, 2011
Warren Lloyd "Red" Barry 82 former St. Maries area resident, died July 18, 2011 at Spokane, WA. He was born July 10, 1929 to Henry and Olivene McLean Barry at Santa, ID. He moved to St. Maries with his family in 1936. He happily played in the rhythm band and dressed as Uncle Sam while attending grade school here. He...
William Rodney Thomas
Jul 17, 2011
William Rodney Thomas, age 40 of Elkin, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2011. Mr. Thomas was born July 8, 1971 in Surry County to William and Cindy Cathrine Kenney Thomas, Jr. He attended Elkin Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include: his mother Cindy K. Thomas of Elkin; sons, Stephen Tolliver and Jonathan Thomas; brother, Stephen Brent Thomas and his wife Kathy...
Lewis L. Berkshire
Jul 15, 2011
Lewis L. Berkshire 92 a St. Maries area resident for 42 years, died July 15, 2011 at the family home in St. Joe City, ID. He was born at Atchison County, Missouri to Clifford and Effie Quilllin Berkshire on January 11, 1919. His earlier years were spent in Nebraska, Iowa and Wyoming where his dad was a farmer. When he...
Beverley Dodd Parrish
Jul 14, 2011
Mrs. Beverley Dodd Parrish, age 81 of Elkin, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, departed this life Thursday, July 14, 2011 to forever abide with her Heavenly Father. She was a retired secretary for the former Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company, Richmond, Virginia. Beverley is survived by her husband Walter Parrish; daughter, Linda Walker and her husband Dr. Stephen T. Walker;...
Lafayette Martin Lawrence
Jul 14, 2011
Proverbs 31:22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. On Thursday, July 14, God opened up the gates to heaven and welcomed home another one of His precious children. Jesus was there to greet her, welcoming her as he laid His own purple robe upon her shoulders. Lafayette smiled, and the angels rejoiced! Mary Lafayette...
Alma E. Shea
Jul 14, 2011
Alma E. Shea passed away July l4. 2011 95 years of age. Alma was born April 1, l916 to Carolina and Gustave Beck in Ruff , WA Alma spent her younger years in Valley, WA. where her family farmed, Alma was her fathers right hand , driving a team of horses during harvest. She graduated from Valley High School, class...
Wanda Faye Blodgett
Jul 13, 2011
Wanda Faye Blodgett 72 longtime St. Maries resident died July 13, 2011 at her son's home at St. Maries following an extended illness. She was born July 17, 1938 to Jack and Nellie Miller Baskett at Carter County, Oklahoma. She grew up in Oklahoma. She was married to Stanley Lawson in 1953. The marriage produced one son. She and Mr....
Jessie Foster Hutchison
Jul 9, 2011
Mrs. Jessie Foster Hutchison, age 86 of Ronda, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Hutchison was born September 17, 1924 in Wilkes County to Robert Jesse and Enobie McNeil Foster. She was an active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and volunteered for several organizations during her life. Mrs. Hutchison was a...
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