Wanda Jean Hamm
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Wanda Jean Hamm passed away at her home on February 9th. She was a true fighter for over 5 years. She truly was a sweet lady who was loved by many. She was born on June 22, 1963, to the late Lee Ray Campbell and Betty Jane Walter Campbell. She leaves behind two sons, Michael Ray Campbell and Cody James Hamm—one daughter & son in law, Whitney and Robert Alderman. One sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Kenneth Kirkman, but the true light of her life was her three grandsons, Dixon Ellis, Elliot Rush, and Henry Robert Alderman. Wanda held no greater title than being “Nana”. If you knew her, you heard about her grandkids and most likely were shown a picture ( At least one!)
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Alonzo Smith
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Alonzo Smith (Aj) 17, was born October 31,2008 to Melissa Fields and Brian Asbury. Hedeparted this life on January 29,2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Medical Center. Those wholeaves to cherish his memories are his loving mother, Melissa Fields, father, Brian, sisterTaNautica fields, brothers Tanaze Fields and Qveyon Abraham, nephew Kamari and nieceKeiari, grandparents, Raymond & Louvenia fields (Pilot Mountain, NC) and Penny & LindaWearing (Holly Hill, SC), aunts; Yolanda Hickman, Louvanica (Bradley) Miller, Jorita, Christine, and Hope Fields, A host of cousins, aunts, and uncles from Mount Airy, NC & Holly Hill, SC and A special grandma, Sarah (Joann) Oliver, and many friends. He was preceded in death by 1 uncle Justin Fields, and 1 brother, Messiah Asbury.Aj, also known as Wizzo was a very smart, sweet, loving and caring young man who would doanything for anybody. He would always make sure others were good. He loved to go…
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Mary Jean Gwyn
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Mary Jean Berry Gwyn, 84, of Elkin, NC, was born on February 1, 1942 in the Shoals Community of Surry County, to parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hiawatha and Lurenda Moore Berry. She completed her earthly journey on February 4, 2026 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was united in matrimony to Freddie Gwyn on July 18, 1965.Mary was educated in the Stokes and Surry County School systems, graduating from J.J. Jones High School in 1960 with further studies at Surry Community College. Her career included employment at local industries and in the Elkin County School System where she generously shared her wisdom and quick wit with coworkers and students.Mary was a longtime member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Elkin until it closed in 2018. She served in several capacities including a stint as president of the Methodist Women, which she fully enjoyed. Naturally…
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Micheal Hagler
Mount Airy, North Carolina
February 3, 2026
Mr. Micheal W. Hagler, 75 of Jonesville, NC passed away on February 4, 2026 at Hugh Chatham Health Hospital, Elkin, NC surrounded by family. Micheal was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Rossalee Hagler Sr. and Geneva Washington Hagler. Micheal enjoyed being outdoors mowing yards and he dearly loved his family. His grandchildren and great-grandchild were his pride and joy. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.In addition to his parents, Micheal was preceded in death by three sisters Geneva Mann, Margaret Sybetta Denny, and Linda Lackey and one brother James Alfred Hagler. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Gracie Hague Hagler, two sons Rodney (Jennifer) Hague of Johnson City, TN, Jeffery Hague of Elkin, NC; grandchildren Raheem Burbage, Rodney Watson, Keyona Hague, Nataliah Hague, and Darion Hague; great-grandchild Ezra Watson; sisters Vanessa Gomillion (Elder Ambrose) of Elkin, NC,…
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Marie Edmonds
Mount Airy, North Carolina
To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under theheaven. Ecclesiastes 3:A time to gain:On Friday January 30th, 2026 MS. Marie Edmonds(Granny- as she was affectionately called by family andFriends) gained her wings when Or Heavenly Father called her name andenfolded her in His Love.A time to be born:Ms. Willie Marie (Cockerham-Gaines) Edmonds was born onWednesday March 14th 1928 to the late Avery Daniel & Martha EllenWelborn Cockerham in Yadkin CountyA time to plant:MS.Marie was a loving & devoted Mother to her Sons. the late Avery Nathaniel& Spurgeon Cockerham.A time to embrace & love:Ms. Marie accepted Christ at a very young age, and for her entire life shewas a faithful and loyal servant to the Lord, attending & being active in church& showing everyone she met Christ-Like LoveA time to remember:Ms. Marie(Granny) was preceded in death by her parents. her two Sons, her husbands, onegrandson, one great-granddaughter…
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David Allen Sheley
Mount Airy, North Carolina
February 12, 2026
David A. Sheley died on February 13, 2026, at the Woltz Hospice home of multiple organ failure. He was born on March 24, 1942 in Springfield Ohio, to his late parents, Harry and...
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Clyde Franklin Johnson
Elkin, North Carolina
Mr. Clyde Franklin Johnson, age 67, of State Road passed away, Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his residence. Clyde was born March 30, 1958 in Duval County, Florida to James Euge...
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Mary Jane Prevette
Elkin, North Carolina
Mary Jane Prevette, age 87, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Cadence at Clemmons in Clemmons, North Carolina. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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Otis Harold Massey
Elkin, North Carolina
Otis Harold Massey of Sherrills Ford, N.C. was born May 10,1943 in Jefferson, Georgia. He passed on to his eternal home February 6, 2026. His parents were Otha and Ethel Massey...
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Robbie Wayne Nash
Elkin, North Carolina
Mr. Robbie Wayne Nash, age 61, of Ronda, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Nash was born on August 26, 1964, in Iredell County to L...
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Connie Olivia Howard Holbrook
Elkin, North Carolina
Connie Olivia Howard Holbrook, 74, of Roaring River, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, surrounded by her family at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. She was born on...
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Dorothy Nelson
Pilot Mountain, North Carolina
Ms. Dorothy Novetta Nelson age 81 of Dobson passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon February 9 2026 at Central Continuing Care in Mt. Airy. Ms. Nelson was born on September 23 1944 in Oak Ridge Tennessee to the late William Howard Donathan and Ernestine White Donathan. She dedicated many years of hard work as a knitter first with ArmTex for 21 years and later with Carolon for an additional 25 years. Dorothy was a very loving caring and Godfearing woman who treasured her family above all else. She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones playing cards listening to bluegrass music and especially the music of Elvis. She also loved living near the beauty of Pilot Mountain which brought her much joy and comfort. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband David William Nelson grandson Thomas Anthony Childress and her greatgrandson Brayden William Nelson.…
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