Obituaries

Feb 6, 2017

Mr. William Lester Lyon, age 94, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017. Mr. Lyon was born January 20, 1923 in Wilkes County to Toliver J. and Parthenia Cheeks Lyon.

Mr. Lyon was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII and served in the 4th Calvary in California, France and England. He was retired from Chatham...

Jan 31, 2017

Mrs. Jennette Yarboro, age 77, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Yarboro was born October 17, 1939 in Surry County to Zeno Gaither and Myrtle Vestal Billings.

Mrs. Yarboro retired from Lucia and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.

Jan 29, 2017

Mrs. Marie Bowers, age 79, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Elkin Assisted Living. Mrs. Bowers was born on August 23, 1937 in Ashe County to Curney and Rosalee Benge Greer.

Mrs. Bowers retired from Chatham Manufacturing and was of the Baptist faith.

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Jan 27, 2017

John Michael "Mike" Phillips, age 74, departed this life unexpectedly on Friday, January 27, 2017. He was born March 26, 1942 in Elkin. A graduate of Elkin High School, he studied at Ohio State University. Mike was the co-owner and CEO of Grandeur Manufacturing in Jonesville. Since its inception, Mike and the employees of Grandeur...

Jan 24, 2017

Mr. Edward Charles Rice, age 75, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Rice was born October 11, 1941 in Britton, SD to Alfred and Emily Bachmeier Rice.

Mr. Rice was a retired Veteran of the US Airforce serving three tours of duty during the Vietnam Conflict. He attended St. Stephen...

Jan 24, 2017

Mr. Jerry Gale Yarboro, Sr., age 72, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Yarboro was born January 31, 1944 in Wilkes County to Ossie and Roxie Jolly Yarboro.

Mr. Yarboro was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church and the former Pastor of Bear Creek...

Jan 23, 2017

Mr. Samuel “Sam” Lee Lawrence, age 65, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Lawrence was born August 1, 1951 in Surry County to Bud and Mildred Edmonds Lawrence.

Mr. Lawrence was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his...

Jan 21, 2017

Mrs. Violet Nadine Pardue went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2017.  Nadine was born to Frank and Cordie Livingston Mathis on August 5, 1920. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Russell Pardue and two daughters, Carol Jodine Pardue and Linda Pardue Ross.

Nadine gave her heart to...

Jan 20, 2017

Mrs. Alma Baugus Collins, age 88, passed away Friday, January 21, 2017. She was born May 10, 1928 in Surry County to Gwen and Stella Swaim Baugus.  Mrs. Collins was a member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church and worked many years for her husband’s business Joe Collins HVAC.  She had a servant’s heart being a...

Jan 15, 2017

Mr. Timothy Grady Carter, age 61, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Carter was born October 29, 1955 in Surry County to Foley and Flora Darnell Carter.

Tim was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and was a Territory Manager for Zoetis.

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Jan 14, 2017

Mrs. Martha Billings Bray Holbrook, age 99, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born September 20, 1917 in Wilkes County to Harrison and Dore Spicer Billings.  Mrs. Holbrook was a homemaker, farmer and a member of Billings Hill Baptist Church.

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Jan 13, 2017

Mrs. Linda Key Ashley, 64, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 26, 1952 in Bassett, Virginia to Troy and Etta Belle Pack Key.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Timmy C. Key.

Survivors include: husband, Larry F. Phillips of the home; son,...

Jan 10, 2017

Mrs. Nettie Nichols Norman, age 72, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Norman was born April 12, 1944 in Montgomery County to Alonzo Hadin and Ella Mae White Nichols.

Mrs. Norman was a member of Union Cross Baptist Church and retired from Tultex and Surry Community College Knights Grill.

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Jan 8, 2017

Mr. Robert Ray “Butch” Quesenberry, age 70, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Quesenberry was born January 13, 1946 in Wytheville, VA to Raymond A. and Ollie Burcham Quesenberry.

Butch was a member of Mt. Olive Church of God in Jonesville where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Treasurer. Butch...

Jan 7, 2017

Mr. Deloss “Papa D” Wood, age 85, passed away Saturday, January 07, 2017 at Chatham Nursing and Rehab.  Mr. Wood was born February 17, 1931 in Wilkes County to Joe and Phoebe Durham Wood.

Mr. Wood was a member of Marler Road Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army.  In addition to his parents...

Jan 7, 2017

Mr. Tony L. Settle passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Avante of Wilkes.  He was born on October 5, 1938 in Surry County to Millard Settle and Elva Cooper. Survivors include: one aunt and several cousins. A private graveside service will be held Monday, January 9, 2017.

Jan 5, 2017

Mr. Dustin Michael Bobbitt, age 19, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Dustin was born October 17, 1997 in Wilkes County to Eddie James Bobbitt and Kimberly Bedford Bobbitt.

Dustin was a 2016 graduate of Elkin High School and was a member of the JROTC and the wrestling team. Dustin was...

Jan 3, 2017

Mr. Dewey “Junior” Cheek, age 87, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare. Mr. Cheek was born February 16, 1929 in Wilkes County to Adam Dewey, Sr. and Eulala Scott Cheek.

Mr. Cheek was a faithful member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and sang with Gospel 4 Quartet for 50 years.

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Jan 2, 2017

Mr. Roland Leverne “Vern” Smith, age 84, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017.  Mr. Smith was born August 12, 1932 in Wilkes County to John Arlie and Eula Thompson Smith.

In addition to his parent, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Gillenwater Smith and brothers, Gene Autry Smith and John Arlie Smith, Jr.

Dec 31, 2016

Mr. Jerry Dale Park, age 75, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 as the result of a farming accident. Jerry was born December 2, 1941 in Surry County to Luther Gentry Park and Elerice Caudle Park.

Mr. Park was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and retired from...