Milner Brown Whitaker In the early morning hour of May 18, 2013 our loving God reached down and took the hand of our mother, Milner Brown Whitaker, and took her to heaven. Mom was born in Yadkin County on January 24, 1926 to Marvin & Martha Bray Brown.
She worked hard on the family farm and learned to become the most wonderful cook and made the best biscuits in the world. She met our father, Arvil James Whitaker, and he stole her heart. They were married for 59 ...
Lana Wood Brendle Mrs. Lana Wood Brendle, 63, of Dobson passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center as her family gathered lovingly around her bedside. She was born in Surry County on January 18, 1950 to Henry and Bonnie Hayes Wood. Her loving and giving spirit to her Lord, her family and community will long be remembered.Mrs. Brendle was an independent contractor for the NCDM and a faithful member of Dobson First ...
Clarence Eugene “Gene” Wilmoth Mr. Clarence Eugene “Gene” Wilmoth, age 74, of Thurmond, NC passed away at his home. He was born in Surry Co. on July 14, 1938 to the late James Calvin and Effie Jane Pardue Wilmoth. He was retired from Chatham Manufacturing with over 28 years of service. He was of the Primitive Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Brian Keith Wilmoth; five brothers Spencer, Dallas, Corbit, Doughton, and Charlie Wilmo...
Versie W. Warren Mrs. Versie W. Warren, age 98, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Elkin Assisted Living. Mrs. Warren was born February 22, 1915 in Surry County to Genie D. and Letha Mae Hicks Wilmoth.
Mrs. Warren attended Elkin Valley Baptist Church. She owned Morrison’s Florist and retired from R.J. Reynolds. She was a loving mother and sister and loved flowers.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Warren; a...
Randall Hunter Ray Randall Hunter Ray, 57, of Elkin, NC, passed away Friday evening May 10 following a brief illness. He was the youngest son of the late Bill and Ernestine Ray and is survived by his daughters, Jessica Ashley Ray of Knoxville, TN and Heather Elizabeth (Libby) Gale Ray of Asheville, NC; brothers, William Ernest Ray of Santa Clara, CA, David Winston Ray and wife Carolyn of Archdale; nieces Stephanie Ray-Nichols and husband Jason of High Point; Je...
Rachel Viola Kirkman Mrs. Rachel Viola Kirkman, age 87 of Ronda passed away, Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. Mrs. Kirkman was born December 14, 1925 in Alleghany County to James M. and Rachel Swaim Pinnix.
Mrs. Kirkman was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Kirkman, Sr. and twelve siblings.
Survivors include: her son, Byron Kirkman, Jr. of Ronda; daught...
Richard (Dick) Meade Guillan Mr. Richard (Dick) Meade Guillan, 91, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2013. He was born March 1, 1922 in White Plains, NY to the late Harry and Amy Dufour Guillan. Mr. Guillan was a member of Unity Moravian Church. He retired from TWA as an airline captain after 38 years of service. He later owned “Rambling Springs Ranch” in Glendale Springs, NC where he grew frasier fir Christmas trees. He also co-owned Coast to Coast Hardware in Elkin, NC. ...
Kristie Dawn Cudd Mahan Mrs. Kristie Dawn Cudd Mahan, age 40, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley.
Mrs. Mahan was born March 11, 1973 in Catawba County, NC to Vernon J. Cudd and Betty Jean Byrd Cudd. She attended Bolt Church of God.
In addition to her father she was preceded in death by grandparents Hazel and Preston Byrd and Guydana Walker.
Survivors include: her husband, Glenn Mahan of the home; special pets, Bullet and Pi...
Karen Elizabeth Carter Matthews Mrs. Karen Elizabeth Carter Matthews, 61, of Mill Hill Road passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Carolinas Medical Center Main Campus in Charlotte. She was born September 2, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late Carl and Blanche Davis Carter. Mrs. Matthews worked and traveled with Davis Department Store as their Buyer and Merchandise Manager. She was a faithful member of Forbush Friends Meeting, and was a loving and devoted homemaker, wife, moth...
Vergie Bartley Royall Tate Mrs. Vergie Bartley Royall Tate, age 94 of State Road, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at Heritage Healthcare of Elkin. Mrs. Tate was born May 19, 1918 in Surry County to Rev. Claude and Viola Matthews Bartley.
Mrs. Tate was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher, active in the WMU and choir member.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Herbert B. Royall, s...
John Arlie Smith, Jr. Mr. John Arlie Smith, Jr., age 75 of Jonesville passed away, Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical. Mr. Smith was born December 26, 1937 in Wilkes County to John A. and Eula Thompson Smith.
Mr. Smith was a Chief in The US Navy serving in Vietnam and retired from Flour Daniel Construction.
Mr. Smith was a member of Bible Baptist Church. He was a member of Yadkin VFW Post 10346 and the American Legion.
In addition to his p...
Myrtle Fowler Key Mrs. Myrtle Fowler Key, age 92 of Elkin, passed away, Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. Mrs. Key was born November 1, 1920 in Surry County to John and Matilda Draughn Fowler and was raised by her uncle and aunt, Arthur and Martha Fowler following her mother’s untimely death.
Mrs. Key was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Key was a member of Bessie’s Chapel Baptist Church and was active until her health declined. ...
Tenna P. Gadberry Dobson Mrs. Tenna P. Gadberry Dobson of Elkin, NC, age 70, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2013 at Heritage Healthcare of Elkin, NC. She resided in Elkin, NC. Tenna was born in Yadkin County on Mar 16, 1942 to the late John Gadberry Reba Dobson Gadberry. She was a devoted mother and friend to all who knew her. Tenna was a member of the Pleasant Union Baptist Church where she serves as secretary for many years. She loved working in her flowers and...
Ray Allen Ireland Ray Allen Ireland of Hamptonville died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at his home. Ray was born on November 21, 1920 to C.W. and Pearl Allen Ireland. He married the love of his life, Laura Mae Haynes on February 7, 1942. Ray served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Sergeant Technician in the 70th Division, 15th Infantry, 1st Battalion, Headquarters Company.
In addition to his parents and wife, Ray was preceded in death by brothers: J.W., Claud...
Debra Southard “Debbie” Clack Mrs. Debra Southard “Debbie” Clack, age 55, of Clayton, NC passed away unexpectedly on Thursday May 2, 2013 in Elkin, NC. She was born in Surry County on June 22, 1957 to Algeron Stanley Southard and to the late Frances Chrismon Southard. She was a former Float Pool Coordinator at RBC Centaur.
Surviving are her husband John Malcolm Clack of the home; daughter Jessica Clack of Burlington; two sons and daughter-in-law Joe Blaine Guyer III and...
