Obituaries

Oct 3, 2017

Heaven gained a precious soul as Roger Allen Edwards (Poppy) took his heavenly flight home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017.  On August 30th, 1933 Roger was born to John and Bessie Edwards in Wilkes County, NC, the world has been blessed with his presence for the past 84 years.

Oct 2, 2017

Mrs. DeAnna Simmons Brooks, age 72, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017.  Mrs. Brooks was born August 14, 1945 in Surry County to Walter Ray and Allie Norman Simmons.

DeAnna was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and was a past president of the Thurmond Community Center.  DeAnna also loved to volunteer at Mountain Park Elementary...

Oct 1, 2017

Mr. Bramlet A. Spicer, age 91, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017.  Mr. Spicer was born September 10, 1926 in Wilkes County to Alfred and Callie Norman Spicer.

Mr. Spicer was a member of Oak Level Baptist Church and retired from Chatham Manufacturing after 46 years of service.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Spicer...

Sep 30, 2017

Mr. Larry Steven Kennedy, age 34, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Duke University Medical Center following a long illness.  Steven was born April 12, 1983 in Forsyth County to Larry and Rose Cockerham Kennedy.  He was a 2007 graduate of Appalachian State University and was employed with Lowes Corporate in N. Wilkesboro.  Steven was dedicated to Appalachian...

Sep 28, 2017

Mr. Curtis Franklin Teague, age 77, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Chatham Nursing and Rehab.  Mr. Teague was born July 31, 1940 in Surry County to Esma Bryce Teague, Sr. and Juanita Luffman Teague.

Mr. Teague was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and retired from Chatham Manufacturing.

In addition to his...

Sep 25, 2017

Mr. James Lloyd Carter, age 78, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017.  Mr. Carter was born November 4, 1938 in Wilkes County to Watson and Stella Carter.

Lloyd was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church where he enjoyed working with the youth and providing transportation for those who were less fortunate. He coached Little League Baseball...

Sep 22, 2017

Mr. Ted Lee Collins, age 63, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Collins was born December 30, 1953, in Tarboro, NC to Dewey Collins and Mary Boone Collins.

Ted was a trusted and well-respected business owner of Triad Custom Painting in King, NC.  He valued the many relationships that were cultivated with...

Sep 18, 2017

Mrs. Thelma Fallin DeBorde, age 88, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at Chatham Nursing and Rehab.  Mrs. DeBorde was born May 6, 1929 in Yadkin County to James Dallas Fallin and Gertis Williamson Fallin.

Mrs. DeBorde was a wonderful homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She was devoted to her Lord Jesus Christ and...

Sep 17, 2017

Mr. Joshua Neal Garner, age 31, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017.  Joshua was born June 17, 1986 in Yadkin County to Stanley Neal Garner and Angela Stanley Talley.

Joshua was a member of Faith Highway Ministries, a first responder with Jonesville Fire Department and an employee of Fairfield Inn.

Joshua was preceded in death...

Sep 14, 2017

My name is Lillian Mae McKinney Walker, but I’ve had many names—my favorites were “Toots”, Mom, and MawMaw.  On Thursday, September 14, 2017, something wonderful happened.  I was made new.  My earthy pain was erased, my body restored, and I experienced the most fantastic of reunions. My husband, David Andrew, and daughter, Penny Denise, met me at the door...

Sep 11, 2017

Mrs. Shirley Jane Burchette, age 73, of State Road, a loving mother and grandmother passed away Monday, September 11, 2017.  Mrs. Burchette was born April 28, 1944 in Surry County to the late Harvey and Dicie Casstevens Carter, Sr.

Mrs. Burchette was a faithful member of Fall Creek Baptist Church and known for her giving heart, love...

Sep 3, 2017

Mrs. Iva Lucille Gordon, age 93, passed away, September 3, 2017.  Mrs. Gordon was born April 24, 1924 in Wythe County, Virginia to George and Ellie Hale Crouse.

Mrs. Gordon was of the Lutheran faith and retired from Elkin Valley Apparel.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gordon was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 3, 2017

Mr. Hubert Lee Harris, age 83, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017.  Mr. Harris was born August 29, 1934 in Surry County to Henry and Gertie Marion Harris.

Mr. Harris was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Jonesville and retired from Chatham Manufacturing.  He was a veteran of the Army National Guard.

In...

Sep 3, 2017

Mr. Luther Lee Key, age 70, passed away, Sunday, September, 3, 2017.  Mr. Key was born August 15, 1947 in Surry County to Arlie and Frances Tharpe Key.

Mr. Key was of the Baptist faith and was the owner of Tobacco Road. He had an outgoing personality and was a people person, as well as, a proud...

Sep 2, 2017

Thurmond

Mrs. Vestie “Bessie” Reavis Harris, age 94, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Harris was born January 14, 1923 in Yadkin County to Robert Eli Reavis and Emma Clementine Wood.

Mrs. Harris was a member of White Rock United Methodist Church and retired from Chatham Manufacturing. In addition to her...

Aug 26, 2017

Mr. Bobby Ray Byrd, age 37, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017.  Bobby was born May 10, 1980 in Wilkes County to James Walter and Kathy Lyon Byrd, Jr.

Mr. Byrd was a member of Little Elkin Baptist Church, a graduate of East Wilkes High School and an employee of Blue Ridge Plumbing Supply.

Survivors...

Aug 24, 2017

Elizabeth Greever Shumate, 90, of Clinton, SC, died Thursday, August 24, 2017, in The Clinton Presbyterian Community. She was formerly of Fayetteville, NC. A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Clinton, SC, on Monday, August 28, 2017, at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall after the service. The...

Aug 24, 2017

Mrs. Hazel Barker Blevins, age 87, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Pruitt Healthcare of Elkin.  Mrs. Blevins was born October 26, 1929 in Wilkes County to Benjamin Harrison and Bertha Pruitt Barker.  She was a member of Benham Baptist Church and enjoyed gospel music, watching NASCAR and the company of her pet cats. In addition to her...

Aug 23, 2017

Irene Evans Cotton, 97, died August 23, 2017, at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice in Dobson, NC.  Irene was born February 1, 1920, in Surry County, NC.

After graduating from Copeland High School, where she had been a member of the State Championship Basketball team in 1938, Irene graduated from Hampton Roads Business School in Hampton, VA.  ...

Aug 10, 2017

Mr. Jerry B. Wagoner, age 70, of Charlie Brown Road in N. Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017.  Mr. Wagoner was born February 6, 1947 in Surry County to Noah Gordon and Nancy Absher Wagoner.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Oak Level Baptist Church.  Jerry loved being outdoors,...