Obituaries
Earline Carter Brown
Jun 30, 2015
Mrs. Earline Carter Brown, age 78 of Sterling, VA., passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Mrs. Brown was born May 12, 1937 in Wilkes County to Reece Connie Carter and Ethel Brooks Carter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Thompson Carter; brother, Ward; and sisters, Lilly, Maxine, Wanda, and Violet. Survivors include:...
Marie Frances Norman
Jun 27, 2015
Marie Frances Norman, age 93, passed away Saturday June 27, 2015 at Chatham Nursing Center. Mrs. Norman was born May 13, 1922 in Surry County to Charlie and Lula Waddell Collins. Mrs. Norman retired from Chatham Manufacturing and also worked several years as a private duty CNA. Mrs. Norman was a member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church. In addition to...
Shirley Jay Bedwell
Jun 24, 2015
Mrs. Shirley Jay Bedwell, age 63, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Bedwell was born May 21, 1952 in Cumberland County, N.J. to Anthony and Janet Brooks Barnabei. Mrs. Bedwell was of the Baptist faith and was employed at Ingles of Elkin for 16 years. In addition to her parents she was...
Vanice Elwood Taylor
Jun 24, 2015
Mr. Vanice Elwood Taylor, age 83, passed away June 24, 2015. Mr. Taylor was born April 25, 1932 in Mercer County, West Virginia to Walter James and Charity Elizabeth Roupe Taylor. All services are private.
Carolyn Vivian Hinson
Jun 22, 2015
Mrs. Carolyn Vivian Benfield Hinson, age 63, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015. Mrs. Hinson was born June 1, 1952 in Wilkes County to Rex and Imogene Alexander Benfield. Survivors include: her husband, Steven Ricky Hinson of the home; daughter, Cindy Astin and husband Norman of Wytheville, VA.; brother, Rex Benfield of Ronda; sister, Sue Weaver of Hays; three grandchildren,...
Matthew Wayne Holbrook
Jun 17, 2015
Mr. Matthew Wayne Holbrook, age 52, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Mr. Holbrook was born July 28, 1962 in Surry County to Bonner and Lena Mae Collins Holbrook. Survivors include: his daughter, Heather Holbrook of Elkin; step-daughters, Amber Eleva of Yadkinville and Christina Hughes of Thurmond; brothers, Andy Holbrook of State Road, Sandy Holbrook of Thurmond and Scottie Holbrook...
Randy Hester
Jun 14, 2015
Mr. Jack Randall "Randy" Hester, age 58, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Randy was born in Elkin, NC on May 18, 1957 to Barbara Hester and the late Jack J. Hester. He was a loving father, grandfather, caring son, grandson and sibling. Randy served in many capacities as an EMT, volunteer firefighter,...
Ann Park Hampton
Jun 12, 2015
Ann Park Hampton age 70, passed away, Friday June 12, 2015. She was born February 26, 1945 in Surry County to John and Vivian Cass Park. Mrs. Hampton was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where she served as church secretary for 20 plus years, and led Church Training Union for several years. She was also retired from the Brendles...
Jeffery "Jeff" Plumley
Jun 11, 2015
Mr. Jeffery "Jeff" Allen Plumley, age 57, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. Mr. Plumley was born February 17, 1958 in Raleigh County, West Virginia to Hobert C. Plumley and Betty Brinegar Dudley. Mr. Plumley attended Faithful Living Ministries & Jesus Life Worship Center. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Plumley; daughter,...
Sadie Park Martin
Jun 10, 2015
Mrs. Sadie Park Martin, age 85, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Mrs. Martin was born September 20, 1929 in Surry County to James Winfield and Beulah Mae Sloop Park. Mrs. Martin was retired from First Union National Bank and was a graduate of Elkin High school. She was a member of Bessie's Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to her...
Helen Elizabeth Brown
Jun 10, 2015
Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Bostic Brown, age 89, passed away June 10, 2015 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Brown was born November 2, 1925 in Surry County to William Ledbetter and Ida Mae Woodruff Bostic. Mrs. Brown loved to travel and visited all 50 states after retiring from Sunbeam Manufacturing of Elkin. She was a member of First...
Infant Lucas Ray Billings
Jun 9, 2015
Infant Lucas Ray Billings, son of Dylan Billings and Nikki Calhoun of Wilkesboro, peacefully entered into heaven Tuesday, June 9, 2015 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Survivors include: his paternal grandparents, Melissa and Daniel Greene of Roaring River and maternal grandparents, Junior and Selena Calhoun of Hamptonville; paternal great-grandparents, Ann Eller and Rita Billings; maternal great-grandparents, Barbara Carter...
Junior Miller
Jun 5, 2015
Mr. Junior Miller, age 80, passed away Friday, June 05, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Miller was born March 16, 1935 in Watauga County. Mr. Miller was member of Bessie's Chapel Baptist Church. He was retired from the US AirForce and G & B Oil Company where he won the Phillip M. Collins Memorial Award in 1999....
Susan E. Sprinkle Swaim
Jun 4, 2015
Mrs. Susan E. Sprinkle Swaim, age 95, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Swaim was born May 19, 1920 in Surry County to James Arthur and Lillie Hinson Sprinkle. Mrs. Swaim was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and loved to cook,...
Everette Payseur
May 31, 2015
Mr. Ernest Everette Payseur, age 58, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015. Mr. Payseur was born July 15, 1956 in Gastonia, NC to Ernest A. and Viola Lee Mullano Payseur. Mr. Payseur was an avid outdoorsman, loved to try new things and was a bee keeper. He was a retired construction worker and a veteran of the US Navy. In...
J.W. Layell
May 31, 2015
Mr. John Wesley "J.W." Layell, Jr., age 78, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015. Mr. Layell was born May 11, 1937 in Wilkes County to John Wesley and Vestie Viola Pardue Layell. Mr. Layell was a member of Oak Level Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Monroe Layell, Roby Layell, Frank...
Pheobe Alice Draughn
May 29, 2015
Mrs. Pheobe Alice Draughn, 89, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015. Mrs. Draughn was born February 10 1926 in Wilkes County to Cliff and Viette Shepherd Sparks. Mrs. Draughn was a member of Oak Level Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, John Sparks and Willard Sparks, her sisters, Grace Byrd, Opal...
Fred "Buddy" Bruce
May 26, 2015
Mr. Fred Thomas "Buddy" Bruce, age 74, passed away, Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Chatham Nursing & Rehab Center. Mr. Bruce was born July 16, 1940 in Yadkin County to William Thomas and Eunice Poage Bruce. Mr. Bruce was a member of Grassy Creek United Methodist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Carol Y. Bruce of the home; son, Marty Bruce...
Jean Martin Vestal Bauguess
May 25, 2015
Mrs. Jean Martin Vestal Bauguess, age 94, passed away, Monday, May 25, 2015. Mrs. Bauguess was born August 14, 1920 in Yadkin County to Daniel Alexander and Daisy Eola Martin Vestal. Mrs. Bauguess was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church and retired from Chatham Manufacturing. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray...
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