Johnson Funeral Home

01/07/2026

Mr. John Edward Mathis, age 80, of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Mathis was born November 14, 1945, in Surry County to the late Fleet Mathis and Hazel Jarvis Mathis. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Chief Mast...

01/06/2026

Mrs. Jeanette Stewart Brown, age 82, of Thurmond, passed away on Sunday January 4, 2026 at her home.

Mrs. Brown was born on November 29, 1943 in Surry County to the late Jesse Mitchell and Cecil Adams Mitchell.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved...

12/26/2025

Obituary for Shannon Kay Tharpe

We 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...

12/23/2025

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 he...

12/19/2025

Ashley Diane Walsh, age 35, Passed away on Wednesday December 17, 2025.

Ashley was born on November 17, 1990 in Surry County.

She was preceded in death by grandparents Gayland Bates, Margaret Foreman, and James Roland. Ashley was a free spirited gentle soul with a big heart and lovin...

12/18/2025

Mr. Vy Eaily Cox “Deetle,” age 65, of Boonville, passed away on Saturday December 13, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mr. Cox was born on March 29, 1960 in Surry County to the late Alton Cox and Sarah Wilma Watson Cox. Mr. Cox loved fishing, pro wrestling, and spending time with his family....

12/10/2025

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...

12/10/2025

Mr. Michael Lee Ewer, age 59, of Traphill, passed away on Monday December 8, 2025 at his home.

Mr. Ewer was born on September 26, 1966 in Surry County NC to the late John Ewer and Betty Tucker.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving fiance Cynthia Nixon of the home; two sons...

11/27/2025

11/18/2025

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 preced...

11/16/2025

Mrs. Joyce Goodman, age 86, of Ronda, passed away on Friday November 14, 2025 at Chatham Nursing and Rehab Center in Elkin.
Mrs. Goodman was born on September 15, 1939 in Wilkes County to the late George Sebastion and Maggie Cothren Sebastion.

In addition to her parents, she was also prece...