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...
Gregory Wayne Rose Mr. Gregory Wayne Rose, age 41 passed away, May 1, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Rose was born February 18, 1972 in Surry County to Wayne and Judy Lankford Rose.
Mr. Rose was preceded in death by his step mother, Karen Rose; maternal grandmother, Stella Lankford and paternal grandparents, Wilson and Opal Rose.
Survivors include: his father, Wayne Rose of Ronda; mother, Judy Childress of Elkin; son, Adam Wayne Rose of Dob...
Robert Lewis “R.L.” Bauguess Mr. Robert Lewis “R.L.” Bauguess, age 79 of Elkin, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Bauguess was born October 31, 1933 in Wilkes County to Charlie Lytle and Ina Mae Myers Bauguess.
Mr. Bauguess was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Emma Hanes Bauguess and three sisters, Marjorie Bauguess, Mildred Ashley and Bonnie Bryant.
Survivors inc...
Claude R. Tate Jr. Claude R. Tate Jr., age 61, of Asheboro passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Hendersonville, N.C.
The family will receive friends at a Celebration of Life gathering at The Exchange, 204 S. Fayetteville St., Asheboro on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, from 6 - 8 p.m. Parking is available on Fayetteville Street and behind The Exchange.
Mr. Tate was born November 11, 1951, the son of Claude Ravon and Shirley Lowery Tate.
Mr. Tate was a native...
Paul Floyd Brown Sr. Mr. Paul Floyd Brown Sr., age 84, of Dobson, NC passed away on Tuesday morning April 30, 2013 in Dobson, NC. He was born in Surry County on November 27, 1928 to the late Dalphus Edward Brown and the late Viola Southard Brown. He was of the Baptist Faith and a retired farmer.
Surviving is his wife Carol Royal Brown of the home; three son and daughters-in-law Paul Jr. and Darlene Brown of Maryville, Tenn., James Dale and Gail Brown of Dobson,...
Linda Carol Cheek Billings Mrs. Linda Carol Cheek Billings, age 65, of Traphill died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Hugh Chatham Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Thursday 2:00 PM, May 2, 2013 at Stoney Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Johnson, Rev. Joey Burton and Rev. Joel Blevins officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 until 8 at Reins-Sturdivant Funera...
Martin J. Laster Martin J. Laster of Enterprise, AL, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013, at his home. He was 84.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, April 29, 2013, at Searcy Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tony Dye officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery in Dothan with Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 1:15PM until service time.
Mr. Laster retired from ...
Joel Franklin Mathis, Jr. As the sun was about to rise on Saturday, April 27, 2013, Jesus reached down and lifted our loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and great grandfather to his heavenly home.
Mr. Joel Franklin Mathis, Jr., age 88, formerly of Jonesville was born April 24, 1925 in Wilkes County to Joel Franklin, Sr. and Lily Weatherman Mathis. Known to most everyone as Junior, he was a man of all trades. He could fix anything; from hay bailers, ...
