Obituaries

May 14, 2024

Samuel Dewitt Hall, age 81, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his home in State Road.

Dewitt was born April 22nd, 1943 in Wilkes County to John Lee and Connie Hinson Hall.

Dewitt was a charter member of Center Baptist Church and served as a deacon and church clerk for many years.  He worked...

May 13, 2024

Olivia "Libby" Spann Tilley, age 75, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at her home in Elkin. Libby was born May 26, 1948, in Surry County to Charlie Andrew and Veora Milan Spann.

Libby retired from Lucia; she went back to school to get her GED and her diploma in medical transcripts, then went to work for...

May 12, 2024

Mr. Willie Sam Kennedy, age 86, of Harmony passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Mr. Kennedy was born in Wilkes County on March 10, 1938, to the late Hardin Claude and Maude Warren Kennedy of Traphill.

Willie enjoyed mowing his grass, fishing, and old cars.  His first car was a 1931 Model A...

May 11, 2024

Mr. Ray Edgar Felts Jr., age 90, of State Road, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his residence. Ray was born in Wilkes County on June 13, 1933, to Ray Edgar Felts Sr. and Katie Fletcher Felts.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Joan Wooten.

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May 11, 2024

Mr. Richard "Ritchie" Earl Love, Jr., age 52, of Elkin, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Hospital in Elkin.

Ritchie was born in Surry County on November 18, 1971, to Richard Earl Love, Sr. and Mariam Hayes Brooks.

Ritchie loved his family and friends.  He worked at Elkin Furniture until it...

May 7, 2024

Mr. Larry Robert McBride, age 80, of State Road, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Larry was born in Surry County March 17, 1944 to John Robert and Lexie Durham McBride

Larry, a retired Machine Operator from Indera Mills in Yadkinville, was a man of many interests....

May 6, 2024

Lucille Holbrook Gambill, 89, of Elkin, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Pruitt Health.

Lucille was born May 25, 1934, in Wilkes County to John Herman and Bessie Royall Holbrook.  She was a Center Baptist Church charter member and served as church secretary for 38 years. She was retired from Lucia and was known for her...

May 3, 2024

Randall (Randy) Ray Barker, 62, of Roaring River passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Randy was born on February 6th, 1962 in Surry County to Cornice Ray and Estelene Garris Barker.

Randy was a cat lover, and enjoyed card tricks, playing guitar, and singing.  He loved his family and...

Apr 30, 2024

Mrs. Alice Arlene Gregory Mullis, age 75, of Jonesville passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her daughter’s residence.

Alice was born April 12, 1949 in Beaufort County, NC to Shelton and Joan Robinson Harrison.  She was employed at Fairfield Inn & Suites, in Elkin and enjoyed her position there.  Alice was a devout Christian and...

Apr 27, 2024

Mrs. Eva Lee Harris, age 81, of Thurmond, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at her residence.

Eva was born April 25, 1943 in Wilkes County to Raymond and Lona Mae Anderson Dimmette.  Eva was an active member of Central Full Gospel Church where she taught the children’s Sunday school class and served as the custodian...

Apr 21, 2024

Annette Sidden Macemore, age 80, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Hugh Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elkin.

Annette was born March 27th, 1944 in Surry County to Tommy and Ertie Hanks Sidden.  Annette was of the Baptist Faith and attended Peace Haven Baptist Church for several years.

In addition to her parents, she...

Apr 20, 2024

James Kenneth Finney, age 79, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born in Surry County to Richard Ray and Dana Hayes Finney on September 8, 1944. Ken worked at Harris Electric for many years and later worked for himself. He loved running, playing basketball, and traveling with his wife...

Apr 16, 2024

Mrs. Rachel Southard Mayes, age 90, of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her residence.

Rachel was born October 11, 1933, to Sye Monsie and Betty Key Southard.

Rachel was a member of Thanks To Calvary Baptist Church. In her younger years, she played basketball, she enjoyed going to Surry Central basketball games...

Apr 16, 2024

Mr. Joe Blaine Guyer Sr., age 94, of State Road, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Joe was born on April 18, 1929, in Surry County to Robert Settle and Gertrude Isaacs Guyer.

Joe was a  member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church, a graduate of Elkin High School's class of...

Apr 15, 2024

Mr. Rocky Charles Lyons, age 67, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024, at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Rocky was born February 3, 1957, in Yadkin County to Billy Charles and Elizabeth Mastin Lyons. Rocky attended East Wilkes High School. After his graduation, he continued his support of East Wilkes Athletics where he served...

Apr 12, 2024

Mr. Tommy Dale Key, age 46 of Jonesville passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2024.

Tommy was born July 2, 1977 in Yadkin County to Marvin Craddock and Jean Carol Key.

Tommy was an amateur wrestler with Empire Wrestling Alliance.

Tommy was preceded in death by two uncles, Timmy Key, and Terry Key; one...

Apr 9, 2024

Mrs. Virginia Crabb Ashburn, age 98 of Pfafftown passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home.

Virginia was born January 28, 1926, in Surry County to Barney and Pearl Walker Crabb.

She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents Virginia was preceded in death by her...

Apr 7, 2024

Linda Gail Harris, age 71, of Elkin passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Linda was born August 28, 1952, in Surry County to Roy and Pauline Callaway Gillespie.

She was a member of Elkin First Baptist Church. Linda loved to read and travel; often taking day trips to nearby destinations....

Apr 6, 2024

Linda Charlene Adkins Swaim, age 67, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  Linda was born May 24, 1956 in Surry County to Allen Hassell and Anne Sutherland Adkins.

Linda was a graduate of Elkin High School and graduated from East Carolina University in 1978 with a B.S. in Education.  ...

Apr 6, 2024

Mrs. Betty Lou Collins Rogers, age 81, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at her home in Elkin. Betty was born May 21, 1942, in Surry County to David Ralph and Norma Dowell Collins. Betty was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and retired from Chatham Manufacturing Company. She loved working on her flowers and going to yard...