Obituaries
Glenda Holcomb
Jan 14, 2015
Mrs. Glenda Mae Holcomb, age 87, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Yadkin Valley Community Hospital. Mrs. Holcomb was born March 6, 1927 in Surry County to Tommy M. and Della Colbert Luffman. Mrs. Holcomb was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church of Jonesville. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert...
Laverne Cox
Jan 12, 2015
Mrs. Laverne Rena Cox, age 83, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at Alston Brook in Lexington. Mrs. Cox was born July 14, 1931 in Wilkes County to Guy R. and Annie Bateman Cox. Mrs. Cox was a member of Austin Baptist Church and retired from Kmart. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers,...
R.J. Billings, Jr.
Jan 5, 2015
Mr. R.J. Billings, Jr., age 43, passed away, Monday, January 05, 2015. Mr. Billings was born June 9, 1971 in Wilkes County to R.J. Billings, Sr. and Debra Church Royal. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Lee Billings. Survivors include: his mother, Debra C. Royal of Thurmond; step-father, Allen Royal of Thurmond;...
Brian Keith Tharpe
Jan 1, 2015
Mr. Brian Keith Tharpe, age 48, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015. Mr. Tharpe was born October 26, 1966 in Greensboro, NC. He was a member of Abstract Church and employed with Wal-Mart. Mr. Tharpe was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Robert Tharpe and an uncle, Ralph Tharpe. Survivors include his wife, Debra Pittman Tharpe of Jonesville,...
Marguerite Register Ledford
Dec 31, 2014
Mrs. Marguerite Register Ledford, age 90 passed away, Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Carillion Assisted Living. Mrs. Ledford was born February 20, 1924 in Charleston, S.C. to George Richard and Mabell Beach Register. Mrs. Ledford was a member of Elkin Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, C. A. Ledford. Survivors include:...
Maxella Holbrook Walsh
Dec 29, 2014
Mrs. Maxella Holbrook Walsh, age 78 passed away Monday, December 29, 2014. Mrs. Walsh was born June 11, 1936 in Surry County to Jack and Opel Pinnix Holbrook. Mrs. Walsh was a member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church where she served faithfully for over 40 years. She was retired from Catawba County Schools as a cafeteria manager for St. Stephens...
Eliza Victoria Lyon
Dec 27, 2014
Mrs. Eliza Victoria Lyon, age 74, passed away Saturday, December27, 2014 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Lyon was born July 31, 1940 in Wilkes County to Claude and Ina Jolly Luffman. Mrs. Lyon was a member of Charity United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Alverta Luffman and...
Zonda Martin Pruitt
Dec 23, 2014
Ms. Zonda Martin Pruitt, age 76, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Ms. Pruitt was born April 14, 1938 in Alleghany County to Elmer Greene and Zola Althea Wagoner Pruitt. Survivors include: her lifetime companion, John Dale Brooks of Sparta; brother, Loyal Dean Pruitt and wife Beverly of Sparta; sister, Bertrice Spicer and husband Lonnie of South Carolina; several nieces,...
Carl Edgar Moss
Dec 23, 2014
Mr. Carl Edgar Moss, age 95, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at the Brian Center in Brevard. Mr. Moss was born April 3, 1919 in Cabarrus County. Mr. Moss was a veteran of the US Army serving during WWII. Survivors include: Son, James Manning and his wife Bridget of Boonville, grandchildren, Amy O'Donnell and Christian Parker; friends, Elizabeth Manning...
Emma Kate Eller
Dec 20, 2014
Emma "Kate" Eller age 95, of Roaring River, NC passed away on December 20, 2014 in the loving home of her grandchildren. Mrs. Eller was born September 1, 1919 in Wilkes County to the late Julius and Drusey Belle Wiles Pardue, Sr. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Eller served her church faithfully in The Women's Missionary...
Curt Darnell
Dec 19, 2014
Mr. William Curtis "Curt" Darnell, age 76 passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Darnell was born May 25, 1938 in Carroll County, VA to Lonnie Albert Sr. and Gertrude Hanes Darnell. Mr. Darnell was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. He was a former volunteer fireman with State Road Fire Department....
Rev. James Fred Holbrook
Dec 13, 2014
Rev. James Fred Holbrook went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, December 13, 2014. Mr. Holbrook was born January 16, 1938 in Wilkes County to James Wint and Etta Shumate Holbrook. Rev. Holbrook was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Mulberry where he served as the Pastor for 18 years and worked in construction for many...
Mrs. Willie Young Stull
Dec 13, 2014
Mrs. Willie Young Stull, age 91, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Chatham Nursing Center. Mrs. Stull was born December 10, 1923 in Surry County to Columbus Washington and Lula Jane McBride Young. Mrs. Stull was a homemaker and a veteran of the United States Navy serving during WWII. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...
Virginia Belle Blackburn
Dec 11, 2014
Mrs. Virginia Belle Morgan Blackburn, age 80, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Blackburn was born August 9, 1934 in Waycross, GA to Lovette Aubrey and Ruby Chaffin Morgan. Mrs. Blackburn was a member of the United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Otis Ray Holbrook
Dec 1, 2014
Mr. Otis Ray Holbrook, age 78, passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Holbrook was born January 23, 1936 in Wilkes County to James Patterson and Elsie Holbrook. Mr. Holbrook was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Chatham Manufacturing. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church where he served as a...
Charlie Tharpe
Nov 26, 2014
Mr. Charlie Everette Tharpe, age 86, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Tharpe was born June 15, 1928 in Wilkes County to Conard Cornelius and Ada Johnson Tharpe. Charlie was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and a combat veteran of the Korean War. He served in the Army National Guard after...
Joy Madge Edwards
Nov 24, 2014
Mrs. Joy Madge Edwards, age 87, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Edwards was born March 17, 1927 in Ipswich, England to George and Florence Webb. Mrs. Edwards met her husband during WWII and came to the states as a war bride. She was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church and was the past...
Evelyn I. Shores
Nov 21, 2014
Mrs. Evelyn I. Shores, age 79, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 at Gordon Hospice House of Statesville. Mrs. Shores was born June 7, 1935 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida to Theodore and Grace Moore Issacs. Mrs. Shores was a member of Charity Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Wallace...
Billy Joe Howell
Nov 17, 2014
Mr. Billy Joe Howell, age 75, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. Mr. Howell was born December 23, 1938 in Wilkes County to Gaither Ford and Hazel Cook Howell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Howell and sister, Doris Ann Howell. Survivors include: his wife, Edna Howell of the home; daughters, Christine...
Christine Sloop
Nov 16, 2014
Mrs. Christine Elmore Sloop, age 81, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014. Mrs. Sloop was born March 20, 1933 in Surry County to Albert and Ruby Jennings Elmore. Mrs. Sloop was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. She retired as a cook for Southern Belle restaurant. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making candy and collecting dolls....
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