Jerry Walter McCann Mr. Jerry Walter McCann, age 68, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. McCann was born July 18, 1944 in Forsyth County to Walter Avery and Laura Thompson McCann.
Mr. McCann was a member of White Rock United Methodist Church. He was a member of the State Road Volunteer Fire Department and Surry County VFW Post #2019. Mr. McCann was a veteran with the US Army in Vietnam.
In addition to his parents he was preceded...
Ervin Guyer Ervin Guyer, of Stamford, CT, born in Elkin, NC, passed away at his vacation home in Punta Gorda, FL, on February 28, 2013 following a short illness. He was 81 years of age.
Born July 30, 1931 to the late Dillard Grant Guyer and Edna Gentry Guyer, Mr. Guyer spent his youth in Elkin, working alongside his family at The Big Spring Dairy. His oldest brother, Marvin, encouraged him to enlist in the US Navy. Following his Navy commission, he mov...
Dorothy Hamlin Hayes Mrs. Dorothy Hamlin Hayes, 95, of Elkin passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Central Continuing Care. She was born in Surry County on April 21, 1918 to the late Sidney and Eva Sanford Hamlin. Mrs. Hayes was employed by Washington Mills in the quality control department, and later retired as a CNA from Elkin Healthcare, where she dedicated herself to helping others. She was faithful member of Salem Fork Christian Church as long as...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
