Obituaries in Elkin, NC

Mrs. Mary Louisa Smith, age 92, of Jonesville, passed way on Saturday November 15, 2025 at her home.Mrs. Smith was born on February 4, 1933 in England to the late Thomas Bull and Dorothy Bailey Bull. She was a very talented seamstress.In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her...

Paul Jefferson Brown Jr., 73, of Wilkes County, passed away on December 9, 2025, surrounded by his children, Cassandra Woodall, Paul Shane Brown, and Aaron Morgan Brown.A devoted father, grandfather, and steadfast presence in the lives of all who loved him, Paul built a life defined by love, generos...

Gloria Jean Buzzard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Wilkes Medical Center, at the age of 78.Gloria was born on July 1, 1947, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, to the late William Cartwright and Urata Miller Cartwright. She was a w...

Kimberly Majorie Marie McGuire, age 55, passed away at her home on Thursday October 23, 2025.Kimberly was born on August 22, 1970 in Wilkes County to Charles Teague and Debbie Anglin Burchette.She was preceded in death by her father Charles Teague and step-father Sherrill Burchette.Those left to che...

In Loving Memory of Charles Leonard Durham Sr.Charles Leonard Durham Sr., affectionately known as “Pa,” passed away on 10/13/2025, at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and unwavering devotion to his family and community. He was born in Stokes County to the late Moses Leonard ...

Mary Rita Hammond, age 72, of State Road, passed away on Wednesday October 8, 2025.Mrs. Hammond was born on December 10, 1952 in Sedgwick County, Kansas to the late Robert Harris and Eileen Frohne Harris.Mary was a kind and compassionate soul whose life was rooted in her love for the Lord Jesus Chri...

Obituary for Shannon Kay TharpeWe are heartbroken to announce the passing of Shannon Kay Tharpe on December 26, 2025, at the age of 57. Born on February 10, 1968, in Del Rio, Texas, she was a kind woman and loving grandmother, cherished for her wonderful cooking.Shannon is survived by her husband, L...

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Buelin, age 85, of Jonesville, passed away on Saturday December 20, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center.Mrs. Buelin was born on October 20, 1940 in Yadkin County to the late John Vanhoy and Gertha Nichols Vanhoy.In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved hu...

Mrs. Dixie England, age 87, of State Road, passed away on Monday October 6, 2025.Mrs. England was born on September 8, 1938 in Wilkes County to the late Gurney Draughn and Wilsie Carter Draughn.She leaves behind her loving husband of 30 years Gene England.To honor the family’s request all services f...

Tina Denise Galyean, 58, passed away on Friday, January 23, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born on January 3, 1968, in Wilkesboro to Albert McKinle...

Bonnie Billings Bauguess, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the SECU Hospice Home. She was born on March 22, 1928, to Dallas and Lessie Billings....

Stanley Walter Schultz III, age 58, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at his residence. Born October 11th, 1967 to the late, Stanley Walter Schultz ll and Judith Ann Schultz...