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Matthew Paul Hodge

Matthew Paul Hodge

Oct 3, 2014

On October 3rd, 2014 God called home Mr. Matthew Paul Hodge, of Elkin, at Forsyth Medical Center after a short term illness. He was a very special gift from God, and we were blessed to have him for 40 years on earth. Although Matthew is no longer with us on earth, another child of God has gone home. Matthew was...

Betty "Suzie" Gillispie

Betty "Suzie" Gillispie

Oct 2, 2014

Mrs. Betty Sue "Suzie" Gillispie, age 55, passed away, Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Gillispie was born May 9, 1959 in West Virginia to Harold and Herma Jo Lockard Poffenbarger. Mrs. Gillispie attended Ronda First Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Jim Gillispie of the home; son, Kenna Gillispie of Boonville; step-son, James R....

Dorothy Mckichan

Dorothy Mckichan

Sep 29, 2014

Mrs. Dorothy [Dragica] Lalich McKichan, age 70, passed away, Monday, September 29, 2014. Mrs. McKichan was born September 28, 1944 in Drenoc-Klanac, Brlok, Yugoslavia to Ilija and Kata Buterin Lalic. Mrs. McKichan attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and was an active car show attender and in her younger years enjoyed playing golf, baseball and volleyball. She was the owner of...

Norma Pruitt

Norma Pruitt

Sep 28, 2014

Mrs. Norma Darlene Bryant Pruitt, age 52, passed away, Sunday, September 28, 2014. Mrs. Pruitt was born January 8, 1962 in Surry County to Carol Benton Bryant. Mrs. Pruitt was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and attended Grace Full Gospel Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Alex Bryant. Survivors include: her husband, Dale Pruitt of the...

Carol Southard

Carol Southard

Sep 28, 2014

Mrs. Carolyn Faye Southard, age 59, passed away, Sunday, September 28, 2014. Mrs. Southard was born November 24, 1954 in Patrick County, VA to Dewey and Margaret Hall Hazelwood. Mrs. Southard was a member of Bessie's Chapel. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Riddle and sister, Patsy Marshall. Survivors include: her husband,...

Roger Lee Henry

Roger Lee Henry

Sep 22, 2014

Mr. Roger Lee Henry, age 58, passed away, September 22, 2014. Mr. Henry was born January 2, 1956 in Forsyth County to Robert Lee and Cassie Virginia Brooks Henry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Sonya Henry and brother, Jimmy Henry. Survivors include: his wife, Robin Mabe Henry of Wilkesboro; step-father, Boyd...

Gary Daniel Pardue

Gary Daniel Pardue

Sep 21, 2014

Mr. Gary Daniel Pardue, age 60, passed away, Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Pardue was born November 18, 1953 in Wilkes County to James M. and Betty Shepherd Pardue. Mr. Pardue was a loving father, grandfather and loved the outdoors. He also attended Cool Springs Baptist Church. In addition to his father he...

Viola B. Clark

Viola B. Clark

Sep 20, 2014

Jonesville Mrs. Viola B. Clark, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2014 from Pruitt Health Care. Mrs. Clark was born March 29, 1924 in Yadkin County to Mack and Polly Wood Brown. Mrs. Clark retired from the textile industry and was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents...

Helen F. Anderson

Helen F. Anderson

Sep 14, 2014

Mrs. Helen Finney Anderson, age 93, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Chatham Nursing & Rehab. Mrs. Anderson was born September 11, 1921 in Surry County to W.A. "Bud" and Mabel Thompson Finney. Mrs. Anderson was a graduate of Greensboro College and a member of First Baptist Church of Elkin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Mozelle Alexander Couch

Mozelle Alexander Couch

Sep 11, 2014

Mrs. Mozelle Alexander Couch, age 104, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2014 at Pruitt Healthcare of Elkin. Mrs. Couch was born July 25, 1910 in Surry County to Richard Franklin and Media Mastin Alexander. Mrs. Couch was member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church where she meet her husband Paul. He became a pastor in 1955 and they served many churches...

Anna Laura Burcham

Anna Laura Burcham

Sep 8, 2014

Mrs. Anna Laura Ray Burcham, age 93, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Burcham was born December 25, 1920 in Surry County to Claude and Bertha Gilliam Ray. Mrs. Burcham was retired from Lucy Gray Beauty Shoppe where she worked for over 50 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Elkin....

Wanda Pardue

Wanda Pardue

Sep 8, 2014

Mrs. Wanda Lou Pardue, age 66, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Pardue was born December 27, 1947 in Wilkes County to Joseph Spencer and Kathleen Pruitt Payne. Mrs. Pardue was retired from Vaughn Bassett and attended Victory Baptist Church in Elkin. In addition to her father she was preceded in death...

Tracy "Holly" Smith Watson

Tracy "Holly" Smith Watson

Sep 4, 2014

Tracy Hollister "Holly" Smith Watson, age 48, of Elkin, NC passed away suddenly Thursday, September 4, 2014. Holly was a loving daughter, sister, wife and friend. She spent most of her early life in Greensboro, NC where she started her career as a mortgage broker. She then moved to Carlsbad, N.M. to own her own mortgage company. Upon marrying Steve...

Bonnie Lou Fugate

Bonnie Lou Fugate

Sep 1, 2014

Mrs. Bonnie Lou Fugate, age 69, passed away Monday, September 01, 2014, at Autumn Care of Mocksville. Mrs. Fugate was born February 16, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama to James Rufus and Nona Henley Fowler. Mrs. Fugate enjoyed caring for her family, sewing, and cooking. She was also an advocate for cancer awareness and research. Bonnie was an excellent example of...

Vess Dale Haynes

Vess Dale Haynes

Aug 31, 2014

Mr. Vess Dale Haynes, age 75, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Haynes was born July 31, 1939 in Yadkin County to Vess Hayes and Alma Macy Haynes. Mr. Haynes retired from Sprint and was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church. He was also a past member of Elkin Masonic Lodge...

Glenda Houston Brooks

Glenda Houston Brooks

Aug 28, 2014

Mrs. Glenda Houston Brooks, age 68, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Brooks was born November 11, 1945 in Memphis, TN. Survivors include: her husband, Ronnie Brooks of the home; son, Aaron Brooks and wife Mandy; daughters, Lisa B. Nix and husband Ricky, Lori B. Baker and husband Joey and Ronda B. Poole and...

Gilmer Phillips

Gilmer Phillips

Aug 27, 2014

Mr. Gilmer Edwin Phillips, age 89, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Phillips was born June 1, 1925 in Winston Salem, N.C. to Dwight and Mollie Burchette Phillips. Mr. Phillips retired from Chatham Manufacturing and was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy he was also a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Survivors...

Wanda Holcomb

Wanda Holcomb

Aug 21, 2014

In Honor of Mrs. Wanda Poplin Holcomb known as "Weno", "Red", "Nana", daughter, sister, wife and savior. She lived up to every name she received. Mrs. Holcomb, age 66, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2014. Mrs. Holcomb was born November 12, 1947 in Surry County to Robert Bruce and Etta Ardella Tilley Poplin. Wanda was a two time cancer survivor,...

George William Davidson

George William Davidson

Aug 16, 2014

Mr. George William "Bill" Davidson, age 86, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Davidson was born September 10, 1927 in Olin, NC to Teddy Ray and Dura Mowbray Davidson. Mr. Davidson served in the U.S. Navy. He was the owner of Bill Davidson Chevrolet in Elkin and was a member of Cool Springs...

Libby Stanley Wood

Libby Stanley Wood

Aug 15, 2014

Mrs. Libby Stanley Wood, age 68 of Elkin, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born October 1, 1945 in Surry County to Roby and Nellie White Stanley. Mrs. Wood was a member of Knobbs Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Ann Wood; brothers, Dexter...

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