Obituaries

Apr 4, 2024

Andrew Rustin “Rusty” Tysor, age 60, passed away unexpectedly at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano, Texas.  Rusty was born July 1, 1963 in Salisbury, NC to Fred and Shirley Henrickson Tysor.

Rusty was a 1981 graduate of Asheboro High School where he was a member of the golf team.  Rusty was the owner and operator of...

Apr 3, 2024

Mrs. Norma Jean Wood, age 60 of Roaring River passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her home.

Norma was born January 5, 1964, in Wilkes County to Emmett Yancy and Peggy Jean Wagoner Edwards.

Norma was a member of Peoples Baptist Tabernacle.

In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death...

Apr 1, 2024

Mr. Ora Weldon Jessup, age 80, of Hamptonville, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at his residence. Weldon was born in Surry County on June 18, 1943, to Ora Wayne Jessup and Versie East Jessup. He was one of fourteen children.

Weldon retired from Pike Electric Company after 40 years of service and served in the United...

Mar 31, 2024

Mr. Boyd Franklin Simmons, age 87, of Traphill, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Surry Health Center in Mt. Airy.

Frank was born March 25, 1937, in Wilkes County to Boyd Nathan and Nina Beatrice Brown Simmons.

Frank was a member of Middle Cross Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver, brick mason,...

Mar 31, 2024

Ms. Colleen Faye Greene, age 72, of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Colleen was born September 12, 1951, in Wilkes County to Stuard Lester and Nona Chloe Lewis Greene. She attended Austin Baptist Church. Colleen was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking and gardening. She...

Mar 31, 2024

Mrs. Frances Willey, age 80 of Elkin passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Frances was born June 18, 1943, to M.L. and Mozelle Ledbetter Myers. She was a member of Billings Hill Baptist Church. Frances loved painting, gardening, cooking, and working on her flowers. She especially loved her family, her...

Mar 27, 2024

Mrs. Linda Holcomb Lyon, age 82, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.

Linda was born May 21, 1941 in Wilkes County to Ira Samuel and Verda Marie Cockerham Holcomb. She was a member of Austin Baptist Church.  Linda loved to travel. She also enjoyed making crafts, jewelry, feeding birds...

Mar 27, 2024

Mr. Jessie Donald Hemric, age 81, of Elkin passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Jessie was born March 2, 1943 in Wilkes County to James Archie and Gertie Mae Sparks. Jessie was a retired battalion chief in the Winston Salem fire department. He served 30 years. Jessie was a member...

Mar 27, 2024

On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, Thomas Junior Golden, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 75. Thomas was born May 10, 1948 to Robey and Muriel Golden in Surry County.

He was an electrician for over 30 years, he took pride in his work and had a wide customer base who called on...

Mar 22, 2024

Paul Daniel Benton, of Ronda, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the age of 79. Paul was born in Surry County on August 26, 1944, to P.D. Benton and Lou Alice Vestal Benton.

Paul retired from Unifi after many years of service. He was also a...

Mar 21, 2024

Mrs. Dorry Prevette Mathis, age 78, of Jonesville, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her residence. Dorry was born in Wilkes County on September 10, 1945, to Eli Prevette and Era Lee Pardue Prevette.

Dorry worked as a hairdresser until she retired. She enjoyed painting, spending time with her family, and being very active with Swan...

Mar 21, 2024

Bobby Ronald Taylor Sr., age 74, of Elkin, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center in Yadkinville. He was born in Surry County on April 3, 1949. Bobby was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many.

Bobby owned and operated Taylor Heating and Air. He was passionate about...

Mar 20, 2024

Dorothy Wagoner Gilliam, age 91, of Jonesville passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Terra Bella Senior Living in Greensboro.  Mrs. Gilliam was born June 27, 1932 to Woltz and Beatrice Pardue Wagoner.

Dorothy retired from Chatham Manufacturing and was a member of Jonesville First Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...

Mar 19, 2024

Mr. Howard Edward Prevette, age 84, of Ronda, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born in Wilkes County, NC, on December 14, 1939, to James Russell Prevette and Mary Lee Shepard Prevette.

Howard was preceded in death by his loving wife, Edna Prevette. Howard lived...

Mar 19, 2024

Marlene Apicella, age 68, of Mount Airy, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on Monday, April 4, 1955, in Gallia County, Ohio, to Golden Newsome and Edith Marcum Newsome.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Marlene will be lovingly remembered by her...

Mar 18, 2024

Jewel “Judy" Harper Farist, age 81, of Elkin, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at her residence.

Judy was born January 10, 1943, in Gilmer County, Georgia, to Floyd Harper and Hazel Marie Johnson Harper.

She retired from Lockheed Martin Aerospace Company after 32 years of service. In addition to his parents, she was preceded...

Mar 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Carol Caudill Winebarger February 4, 1945 – March 15, 2024

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Carol Caudill Winebarger, who graced our lives for 79 years. Carol peacefully departed from her earthly home on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence in Traphill, North Carolina, to join her heavenly abode.

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Mar 14, 2024

Todd David Craig, age 60, of Purlear passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

He was born September 24, 1963 in Caldwell County to David Harold and Brenda Kirby Craig.

Todd attended Purlear Baptist Church. He was a 1981 graduate of Elkin High School and graduated from...

Mar 8, 2024

Barbara Jean Prevette, age 79, of Jonesville, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born in Surry County on January 1, 1945, to Grable and Martha Ledbetter Prevette.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Joe Prevette and Warren Prevette, and sisters Peggy Prevette and Fay Prevette Kimmer....

Mar 2, 2024

Mrs. Clara Cheek Edwards, age 89, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Pruitt Health of Elkin.  Mrs. Edwards was born December 7, 1934 in Surry County to John Wesley and Ticy Wood Cheek.

Clara was an active member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church for 70 years.  She served in several areas including as a Sunday school...