Obituaries
Joanne Grit
Nov 26, 2013
Mrs. Joanne Poutsma Grit, age 93 passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Ceneter. Mrs. Grit was born June 30, 1920 in Jamestown, Michigan to Wilbur and Elizabeth Elzinga Poutsma. Mrs. Grit was a member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry John Grit;sisters, Grace...
Robert "Bob" Donald Brummel
Nov 26, 2013
Mr. Robert "Bob" Donald Brummel, aka "Big Papa", passed at 12:25pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He will be remembered for his bonfires, cane poles, dry wit, generosity, green thumb, blue overalls, and Lincolnesque looks. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy D. Brummel of the home; three children, Brenda Elise...
Vassie Carter Luffman
Nov 19, 2013
Mrs. Vassie Carter Luffman, age 81, passed away Tuesday November 19, 2013 at Upac Health Care of Elkin. Mrs. Luffman was born January 13, 1932 in Surry County to Kenis Montgomery and Hallie Norman Carter. Mrs. Luffman was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Mary Collins...
R.C. Chambers
Nov 19, 2013
Mr. Roscoe Clarence "R.C." Chambers, age 86 passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Chambers was born October 10, 1927 in Surry County to Gordon and Allene Seagraves Chambers. Mr. Chambers was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and a member of the State Road Vol. Fire Department. In addition to his parents he was...
Robert Wendel Lowery
Nov 19, 2013
Mr. Robert Wendel Lowery a loving husband, father and grandfather, age 75 passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Mr. Lowery was born April 6, 1938 in Surry County to Cortez and Mary Yarboro Lowery. Mr. Lowery was a member of First Baptist Church of Elkin and a member of Arlington Fire Department for 20 years where he also served on...
Bessie Hill
Nov 18, 2013
Mrs. Bessie Shore Hill, age 76 of Jonesville passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 after a 31 year courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Mrs. Hill was born November 9, 1937 in Wilkes County to Wesley and Iza Chambers Shore. Mrs. Hill married Alfred D. Hill on July 8, 1960. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and retired...
William Gregory Wall
Nov 16, 2013
Mr. William Gregory Wall, age 54 of North Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, November 16, 2013. He was born April 29, 1959 in Wilkes County, NC to Raymond and Vivian Byrd Walls of Roaring River, NC.He was a 1978 graduate of East Wilkes High School and later joined the US Navy in 1979. He was honorably...
John Robert Cheek, Jr.
Nov 16, 2013
Mr. John Robert Cheek, Jr., age 53 passed away Friday, November 15, 2013. Mr. Cheek was born December 13, 1959 in Surry County to John Robert and Nina Hinson Cheek. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his wife, Lisa Stanley Cheek; sister, Nancy Elizabeth Cheek. Survivors include: mother, Nina Hinson Cheek; son, Clint Cheek and...
W. Howard Pardue
Nov 15, 2013
Mr. William "Howard" Pardue, age 86, passed away Friday November 15, 2013 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Pardue was born August 9, 1927 in Surry County to Richard John and Callie Garris Pardue. Mr. Pardue retired from Chatham Manufacturing and was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Pardue served as a town commissioner for the town of...
Jack Hester
Nov 14, 2013
Mr. Jack Jacob Hester, age 81 of State Road, a loving husband and father went to be with our Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at his home in State Road after a long illness. Jack was born March 21, 1932 in Wilkes County to Charlie Felix and Lou Elizabeth Hester. He graduated from Newton-Conover High School in 1952 where...
Mario Cundiff
Nov 12, 2013
Mr. Mario Brett Cundiff, age 49 passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Mr. Cundiff was born in Patterson, New Jersey to Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Cundiff. Survivors include: son, Brandon Womack; daughters, Maria Cundiff and Juli Anna Cundiff; brother, Anthony Cundiff; step brothers, Rodney Waldrop, Dale Bartley, Richard Bartley, Shawn Rodriguez, Todd Rodriguez and Michael Rodriguez; sisters, Trina Beasley, Donna...
George Baker
Nov 11, 2013
Mr. George Baker, age 73 passed away Monday, November 11, 2013. Mr. Baker was born March 17, 1940 in Surry County to Thomas M. and Mamie Cheek Baker. Mr. Baker was not only dedicated to his community but also his church, Roaring Gap Baptist Church were he was a member for many years. He was a loving husband, father and...
Mabel Murray Gaskill
Nov 9, 2013
Mrs. Mabel Murray Brown Gaskill age 98, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013. She was born March 13, 1915 in Wilkes County to Rev. Lewis B. and Esta Billings Murray. Mrs. Gaskill was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and a past member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
Ralph Bernarr Tharpe
Nov 8, 2013
Mr. Ralph Bernarr Tharpe, Sr, age 98 of Ronda, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born February 18, 1915 in Wilkes County to John K. Tharpe and Pansy Byrd Tharpe. Mr. Tharpe was owner and operator of Tharpe's Mill and was known for his stonework. He was a member...
Raymond Collins
Nov 8, 2013
Mr. Raymond Burton Collins, Sr. age 82 passed away Friday, November 08, 2013 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Collins was born October 25, 1931 in Wilkes County to Benjamin F. and Octavia Crouse Collins. Survivors include: his wife, Samantha M. Collins; son, Raymond B. Collins, Jr. of Thurmond; grandchildren, Adam Lee Collins and wife Melissa, Joshua Aaron...
Derrick Newman
Nov 8, 2013
Mr. James Derrick Newman, 49, passed away Friday November 8, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Newman was born August 18, 1964 in Surry County to Jack and Wanda Byrd Newman. Derrick was employed by McKinney & Associates and was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. Derrick was also the vice president of the Sertoma Football League and was a...
Wilma Mounce Cockerham
Nov 1, 2013
Mrs. Wilma Mounce Cockerham, 89, passed away Friday November 1, 2013 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Cockerham was born May 11, 1924 in Surry County to John William and Daisy Venable Mounce. Mrs. Cockerham retired from Chatham Manufacturing and was a member of First Baptist Chruch of Elkin. Mrs. Cockerham was also a member of the Women's Club...
Maxi Harris
Oct 29, 2013
Mrs. Maxi Harris, age 65 passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Harris was born September 23, 1948 in Sampson County to Ralph Edward & Dixie Williams Flynn. Mrs. Harris was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Charles Ray...
Rev. Jerry Ward Adams
Oct 27, 2013
Rev. Jerry Ward Adams, age 78 of State Road, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2013. He was born August 28, 1935 in Surry County to Gratis W. Adams and Mary Emma Norman Adams. Rev. Adams was a 1954 graduate of Elkin High School and served in the US Army from 1958-1959. He was retired from...
Mary Lee Welborn
Oct 24, 2013
Mrs. Mary Lee Welborn, age 86 passed away, Thursday, October 24, 2013. Mrs. Welborn was born April 25, 1927 in Wilkes County to Harrison and Bertha Pruitt Barker. Mrs. Welborn was a member of Benham Baptist Church and attended Dennyville Baptist Church. In addition to her parents Mrs. Welborn was preceded in death by her husband, Pless Welborn; daughter Karen...
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