Obituaries

Feb 29, 2024

Wilda Owens Lawrence, age 96 of Elkin passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Westwood Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Wilkesboro.

Mrs. Lawrence was born November 6, 1927, to Murphy S. and Alice Billings Owens.  She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.  Wilda was a retired hairdresser.

In addition to her parents,...

Feb 26, 2024

Beatrice Louise "Barbara" Lashmit, age 77 of Ronda, passed away at her residence on Monday, February 26, 2024. Barbara was born in Davidson County on April 22, 1946, to James and Beatrice Louise Combs.

She was of the Baptist faith. Barbara enjoyed cooking, caring for others, reading, and knitting.

In addition to her parents, she...

Feb 26, 2024

Mrs. Linda Lee Bray Osborne, age 79 passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Linda was born September 28, 1944, to Sam Jones and Louise Byrd Bray.  She was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church then later became a member at Arlington First Baptist.  Linda enjoyed sitting on her front porch...

Feb 26, 2024

Mr. Lonnie Wayne Shelton, Sr., age 76 of Elkin, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Lonnie was born July 10, 1947, to Andrew Johnson Shelton, Jr. and Fannie Ola White Shelton. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents.

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Feb 24, 2024

Mrs. Vickie Ray Byrd, age 73 of Thurmond passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024.

Vickie was born November 1, 1950, to Ray and Hessie Waters Church.  She was a member of Jonesville First Baptist Church. She retired from Elkin Elementary School.

Vickie was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include her husband...

Feb 23, 2024

Mr. Walter Benjamin Johnson, age 70 of Elkin, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his residence.

Walter was born July 22, 1953,  in Wilkes County to John Robert and Mary Jane “Janie” Caudill Johnson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Walsh, and five brothers, Roy,...

Feb 23, 2024

Mrs. Wilma Frances Reece Smith, age 85, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkin.

Wilma was born July 30, 1938, to Rev. James and Ruby Chappell Reece.  Wilma was a member of Shoaly Branch Baptist Church where she directed the choir for many years and served a large role...

Feb 23, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Amy Day Royall, age 63, of Jonesville, NC. Amy passed peacefully, surrounded by her children, at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem on February 23, 2024.

Amy was born in Wilkes County on October 29, 1960, to parents Jack and Aleine Day. She grew up with her brother, Marc, on Bethel...

Feb 23, 2024

Hunter Darden, a beloved author whose passion for storytelling touched the lives of many, passed away on February 23, 2024, in Mooresville, North Carolina, after bravely battling early-onset Alzheimer's disease. She was 66 years old.

Born on November 17, 1957, in Augusta, Georgia, Hunter was the cherished daughter of Dr. Council Dudley and Peggy Dudley. She spent...

Feb 21, 2024

Edith Mae Miller Osborne, age 91, of Elkin, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home. Edith was born September 29, 1932, to Mason and Leva Mae White Miller. Mrs. Osborne was the owner and operator of Harris Electric, and she was a member of Grassy Creek United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was...

Feb 19, 2024

Mrs. Deborah (Debbie) Ann Williams Carter, age 71, wife of Lanny for 32 years, died Monday, February 19, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.  She was born October 10, 1951 in Elkin, North Carolina to Charlie and Dot Williams.  She was a self-employed house painter, lover of all things in nature, and loved helping her community. She...

Feb 19, 2024

Robert David Thrift, age 54, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, February 19, 2024.  Robert was born March 31, 1969 in Guilford County to David Wesley and Sarah Louise Robinson Thrift.

Robert graduated from Elkin High School in 1987 and was a graduate of DeVry Technical Institute in Atlanta, GA.  Robert worked in Atlanta for...

Feb 18, 2024

Hallie Cook White, age 78, of Jonesville, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024, at her residence. Hallie was born in Surry County on July 1, 1945, to Lunsford Montgomery Cook and Mary Wilmoth Cook.

Hallie was always the life of the party; she enjoyed reading her bible, absolutely loved Dr. David Jeremiah, and had all his books,...

Feb 17, 2024

Johnny Clayton Hemric, age 86, of Ronda, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his residence.  Mr. Hemric was born April 23, 1937, in Ronda, to James Archie and Gertie Mae Sparks Hemric.

Johnny’s faith in Christ as his personal savior was his most valued treasure and the most important value he liked to share with others....

Feb 17, 2024

Mr. Lanny Edward Carter, age 74, of Elkin died Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the SECU Mountain Valley Hospice Home of Yadkinville. He was born December 6, 1949 in Buford County, Georgia to Billy David Carter and Elsie Virginia Terry Carter. Lanny was retired from Vaughan Bassett. He served in the US Army from 1968-1970.

In addition...

Feb 16, 2024

Mattie Brown Cranford, age 85, of State Road, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home. Mattie was born on December 30, 1938, to Burton and Minnie Barker Brown.

After working for several years at Washington Mills and Chatham Manufacturing, she retired from Hugh Chatham Hospital in 2000. She was a member of Rocky Ford...

Feb 16, 2024

Louise Cockerham Barker, age 91, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at her residence.  Mrs. Barker was born December 1, 1932 in Wilkes County to Lester and Marie Tilley Cockerham.

Louise was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church and WMU. Louise loved farming with her husband and her partner in life Linville.  She was known for...

Feb 14, 2024

Claudette Nixon Sprinkle, age 89, of Elkin passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Hugh Chatham Health Hospital.  Mrs. Sprinkle was born June 8, 1943 in Surry County to Dan Edgar and Ennis Cockerham Nixon.

Claudette was the owner of Mother Goose Nursery for many years.  She was also a member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church where...

Feb 13, 2024

Mrs. Linda P. Poplin, age 79, of Ronda passed away on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 at her home.

Linda was born February 16, 1944 in Wilkes County to “Jack” and Susie Tharpe Poplin. Linda

was a graduate of East Wilkes High School and later retired from Wilkes County Schools.

She was an active...

Feb 13, 2024

Pearl Hayden Cox, age 78, of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at her residence.

Pearl was born February 17th, 1945 in Smith County, Virginia to Roby and Vergie Harris Hayden.  Pearl retired from Chatham Manufacturing and was of the Pentecostal faith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John...