Obituaries
Denise Ruth Lafone
Apr 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denise Lafone, 73, of Elkin, NC, on April 22, 2025. She passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. Denise was a devoted mother to Heather Trafon (Megan), Hilary Lafone (Mike) and Barry Shannon Lafone II, and grandmother to Stryder, Ryker, Haiden, Alexius, Remy and Caspian. Denise was preceded...
Nancy Collins Moran Hurst
Apr 19, 2025
Mrs. Nancy Collins Moran Hurst, age 82, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Baptist South Community Hospice, with her devoted husband by her side.
Nancy was born on August 3, 1942, in Surry County, North Carolina, to Daniel Smith and Virgie Mae Creed Collins. A woman of deep faith and quiet strength, she was a...
Mettie Elizabeth Hiatt
Apr 13, 2025
Miss Mettie Elizabeth Hiatt, who was lovingly known as “Lib”, was born March 18, 1945 in Surry County to the late John Alex and Kate Eads Hiatt. Elizabeth worked with the US Department of Agriculture for 39 years until retiring as County Executive Director for Sampson County. Miss Hiatt loved to travel, especially to the beach to enjoy time with...
Ardell Hemric
Apr 12, 2025
Ardell Pruitt Hemric was surrounded by her loving family when she left this earthly home for her heavenly home. Ardell was born on December 30, 1932, to Kelly and Martha Mitchell Pruitt in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
A devoted caregiver, Ardell worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 48 years in the Labor and Delivery Department, always serving others and lending...
Ronnie Shirrell Pardue
Apr 9, 2025
Ronnie Shirrell Pardue, 73, of Ronda, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Ronnie was born September 5, 1951, in Iredell County to Ralph and Minnie Pardue.
Ronnie was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He was a loving father and grandfather, and he loved going to auctions.
In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in...
Jared Quincy Nelson
Apr 9, 2025
Jared Quincy Nelson, age 27, of Elkin, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Iredell County.
Jared was born July 18, 1997, in Surry County to Larry (Steve) Nelson and Linda Gentry Hines. He was the manager of A & J Rentals in Statesville.
Jared was a devoted and loving husband. He loved and adored his wife, Maranda, endlessly. You never saw...
David Samuel Billings
Apr 9, 2025
David Samuel Billings, age 83 of Hamptonville passed away Wednesday, April 09, 2025, at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville.
David was born November 29, 1941, in Surry County to Zeno and Myrtle Vestal Billings.
David was a member of Jonesville First Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his church family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Martha Combs Absher
Apr 7, 2025
Mrs. Martha Combs Absher, age 50, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at Alleghany Health. Martha was born May 9, 1974, in Wilkes County to Glen Benford Combs and Thelma Johnson Combs.
Her family and animals were her life; her love for grandbabies and family was immeasurable. Her sisters, Helen, Hilda, and Frances, raised Martha as if she were their child....
Christina Rose Smith
Apr 7, 2025
Christina Rose Smith, age 86, of Jonesville, went to be with her Savior in heaven. She passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at Hugh Chatham Hospital. She was born to Dennis and Maria Demartino Lanni on July 10, 1938, in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Christina was an active community member and loved spending time with her friends at the senior center in Jonesville....
Nina Cheek
Apr 3, 2025
Nina Ray Hinson Cheek, age 103, passed peacefully and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 3, 2025. Nina was born on November 13, 1921, to George Dewey and Orchie Ann Lyons Hinson. She entered the world alongside her beloved twin sister, Ima May, but faced the loss of their mother just weeks after birth....
Jerry Thomas Byrd
Apr 2, 2025
Jerry Thomas Byrd, age 82 of Elkin, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mr. Byrd was born on February 22, 1943, in Wilkes County. He was the son of Jesse and Ola Adams Byrd. He graduated from Wilkes Central High School. On December 1, 1963, he married Brenda Carter. He was a long-time member of...
Russell S McCann
Mar 31, 2025
Russell McCann, age 68, of Elkin, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Russell was born January 26, 1957, in Wilkes County to Theodore and Iris Watson McCann. He was a member of the Community Fellowship Church. There wasn’t a soul he wouldn’t help, and everyone loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Munjra...
Hazel York Cochrane
Mar 27, 2025
Hazel York Cochrane, age 94, formerly of Elkin passed away peacefully Thursday, March 27th, 2025, at Trinity Elms Assisted Living in Clemmons. Hazel was born July 20th, 1930, in Surry County, to Edmond R. York and Bessie Hemric York Stanley.
In addition to her parents Hazel is preceded in death by her husband, Don W. Cochrane Jr. and her brother, Henry...
Joshua Hilmi Akbas
Mar 21, 2025
Joshua Hilmi Akbas, age 39, of State Road, passed away at his residence on Friday, March 21, 2025. Josh was born in Forsyth County on June 20, 1985, to Tommie Hilmi "Turk" Akbas and Susan Boyd Akbas.
Josh was a self-employed Welder and Tattoo Artist. He loved to write songs and play his guitar. Josh also loved riding motorcycles, fishing with...
Carol Caudill
Mar 20, 2025
Carol Caudill, age 48, of Boonville, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Carol was born in Wilkes County on September 23, 1976, to James Blake "Rocky" Caudill Jr. and Billie Albertson Caudill.
Carol was a member of Collide Church in Yadkinville. She enjoyed the beach, walking, making ice cream, caring for her family and...
William "Dub" Sanford Harris
Mar 18, 2025
William Sanford "Dub" Harris, age 72, of Jonesville, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Atrium Health Wilkes Medical Center. He was born September 25, 1952, in Surry County to William Guy and Etta St. John Harris.
Dub was a man of many unique interests. As a Folk Artist, he crafted miniature moonshine stills, a skill that brought joy to many....
Brenda Gail Spicer
Mar 16, 2025
Mrs. Brenda Gail Spicer, age 79, of Elkin, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Novant Medical Center. Mrs. Spicer was born September 27, 1945, in Wilkes County to Conley and Virginia Parsons Milam.
Mrs. Spicer, a dedicated Bank teller at First Union and a devout member of Knobbs Baptist Church, was a woman of many passions. She found joy in...
Melissa Luffman Cheek
Mar 16, 2025
Mrs. Melissa Luffman Cheek, age 61 of Thurmond, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wilkes County to John Donie and Virginia Mae Wood Luffman.
Melissa was a vibrant soul who worked for PVH in Jonesville. Her love for gardening, flowers, antiques, thrifting, crafting, and jewelry was infectious. She found joy in her...
James Curtis Rhodes
Mar 15, 2025
James Curtis Rhodes, 68, of Elkin, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Novant Health in Winston-Salem. Curtis was born in Wilkes County on August 3, 1958, to Paul Eugene Rhodes and Alma Brown Rhodes.
He loved fishing, playing golf, and helping friends and neighbors with projects in his shed; he had many talents and shared them by helping others.
Curtis...
Carolyn Jones Poteat
Mar 14, 2025
Carolyn Jones Poteat, age 73, of Ronda, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Carolyn was born December 22, 1951, in Surry County to Monty Alonzo and Lucy Jane Pierce Jones. She was a member of Maple Springs Baptist. Carolyn was a loving wife; she loved to cook, watch the birds, and work in her flowers...
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