Obituaries

Feb 21, 2022

Mr. John Clifford Bass, Jr., age 39, of Jonesville passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at his residence. John was born December 14, 1982 in Forsyth County to John Clifford Bass, Sr. and Betty Sizemore Bass.

John was preceded in death by his father.

Survivors include: his mother, Betty Sizemore Bass of Jonesville; brother, Billy...

Feb 21, 2022

Mr. Ralph William Myers, age 98, of Wilkesboro passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at his home. Mr. Myers was born August 30, 1923 in Surry County to James Henry Myers and Annie Garris Myers.

Mr. Myers was a retired Barber and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, serving as an ordained Deacon in the Baptist...

Feb 19, 2022

Mrs. Julie Ann Shore Harris, age 61, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home. She was born May 16, 1960 in Surry County to Thurmond and Shirley Shore.

She married her best friend and love of her life, Tony Harris, in July of 1979 who lives on to honor her memory. Julie loved to...

Feb 17, 2022

Mrs. Ruby Raye Holbrook Henson, age 101, of Elkin passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Pruitt Health. Mrs. Henson was born February 22, 1920 in Wilkes County to Oliver P. Holbrook and Fannie Elizabeth Sprinkle Holbrook.

Mrs. Henson was a homemaker and member of Cool Springs Baptist Church and a homemaker.

In addition to...

Feb 17, 2022

Mr. Daniel Warren “Danny” Kennedy, age 69, of Roaring River passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the SECU Hospice Center in Yadkinville. Mr. Kennedy was born March 19, 1952, in Surry County to Van Warren Kennedy and Colleen Gentry Kennedy.

Mr. Kennedy was a loyal active member of Gid Branch Baptist Church.  Danny loved the LORD,...

Feb 16, 2022

Mr. Larry David Carter, age 73, of Elkin passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Larry was born April 19, 1948 in Surry County to Billy David Carter and Elsie Virginia Terry Carter.

Larry was a member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church, retired from Elkin Furniture, and employed with...

Feb 16, 2022

Mr. Clyde Billings, age 73, of Traphill passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Billings was born June 20, 1948 in Wilkes County to Harley and Bessie Murray Billings.

Mr. Billings was of the Baptist faith. He was known for the love he had for his children and special grandchildren.

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Feb 14, 2022

Mr. Patrick Aaron Wagner, age 29, of Boonville passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Patrick was born May 5, 1992 in Surry County to Henry Lee Wagner and Vickie Burcham Ross.

Patrick loved music, kayaking, fishing, and laughing. He had a big heart and was very empathetic. Patrick was...

Feb 14, 2022

Mr. Robert Blaine “Bobby” Hudspeth, age 87, of State Road passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 at his home. Mr. Hudspeth was born May 18, 1934 in Surry County to Clyde Taylor Hudspeth, Sr. and Violet Piercy Hudspeth.

Mr. Hudspeth was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation...

Feb 13, 2022

Mrs. Emma Dean Sherfey Reed, age 90, of Jonesville passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Reed was born September 23, 1931 in Carter County, TN to Bill and Nellie Morton Sherfey.

Mrs. Reed was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking for others, helping others, and loved...

Feb 12, 2022

Ms. Mary Lou Brickey, age 44, of Jonesville passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at her home. Ms. Brickey was born March 11, 1977 in New York to Hank Garfield Brickey and Doris Brickey.

Mary was employed at Big Lots.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include: her daughters, Ashley...

Feb 11, 2022

Mrs. Virginia Elizabeth Franklin, age 91, of Dalton GA, formerly of Elkin, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Ridgewood Manor Assisted Living in Dalton. Mrs. Franklin was born July 30, 1930 in Wilkes County to Hugh and Hallie Byrd Couch. She was a retired sales associate for Walmart, and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.

In...

Feb 10, 2022

Wilhelmina Wallace Bracey died peacefully at home, Thursday, February 10, 2022 after a combination of complications both from a series of strokes over the previous three years and simply having reached the grand age of 94. The embodiment of unconditional, gentle and selfless, Wilhelmina was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, teacher, pianist, organist, choir director, librarian, peace...

Feb 4, 2022

Mr. Gurney  Daniel “Danny” Pardue, age 69, of Elkin, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Pardue was born January 26, 1953 in Iredell County to Gurney Thomas and Margaret Ruth Cheek Pardue.

Mr. Pardue was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in...

Feb 3, 2022

Mr. Terry Charles Triplett, age 60, of Wilkesboro passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Terry was born February 21, 1961 in Wilkes County to Robert Arlon Triplett and Mary Steelman Triplett.

Terry was a member of First Baptist Church of Elkin where he was an ordained Deacon. He was a graduate...

Feb 1, 2022

Mr. Claude Robert “Sarge” Johnson, age 83, of Tobaccoville passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Johnson was born January 10, 1939 in Wilkes County to John and Janie Caudill Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a member of Little Stone Mountain Baptist Church and attended Church in the Wildwood where he was a member of Greenstreet Mountain...

Jan 31, 2022

Mr. Randall Edmond Blackburn, age 55, of Stoneville passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Randall was born August 6, 1966 in Surry County to Bill Adams and Lillie Blackburn Adams.

Randall was a loving and supportive husband and father. He was good hearted and a good provider. Randall was...

Jan 28, 2022

Mrs. Avanell Vivian Poindexter, age 86, of Elkin passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Poindexter was born January 28, 1936 in Wilkes County to James Edgar Johnson and Julia Estep Johnson.

Mrs. Poindexter was a member of West Elkin Baptist Church and retired from Sears.

In addition to her...

Jan 25, 2022

Mrs. Olivia “Lib” Redding Barker, age 75, of Roaring River passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Barker was born January 28, 1946 in Wilkes County to Troy Franklin Redding and Mary Louise Ferguson Redding.

Mrs. Barker attended Elkin Valley Baptist Church and retired from Carolina Glove.

Mrs. Barker was...

Jan 25, 2022

Mrs. Willa Jean Sparks Key, age 82, of State Road passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Key was born August 30, 1939 in Wilkes County to Carl and R.V. Church Sparks.

Mrs. Key was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and past member of West Elkin Baptist Church. She retired...