Gregory Alan Wagoner, age 61, of the Turkey Knob Community of Sparta at 971 Cindylane Road, Sparta; passed away Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 in Sparta. Greg was born October 19th, 1959 in Killeen, TX to Paul Wagoner and Hilda Parsons Wagoner. He was the Owner/ Operator of G.W. Trucking and provided services to many businesses and property owners in Alleghany and surrounding areas. Greg enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family and friends, never meeting a stranger. He was a member...

Danny Len Cisneros, age 62, of West Jefferson; passed away Monday, August 2nd, 2021 at his residence. No formal services will be held locally. Thomas Family Funeral Service is honored to be serving the Cisneros Family. Online tributes may be extended to the family at www.thomasfamilyfs.com.

Helen P. Absher, age 87, of Piney Creek and Taylorsville, NC; passed away Wednesday, July 21st, 2021 at Hospice of the Piedmont, High Point, NC. Helen was born February 19th, 1934 in Ashe County, NC to the late Arthur Lee and Nona Howell Powers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Grubb Absher, Sr.; a brother, Warren Grant Powers; a sister, Wilma Grace Powers Miller. She attended Lansing High School, she was a member of Calvary Chapel in Taylorsville....

Kermit Lewis Anders, age 95, of Mouth of Wilson, VA; passed away Monday, July 19th, 2021 at his residence. Kermit was born May 11th, 1926 in Grayson County, VA., to the late Posey Fred and Hallie B. Halsey Anders. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Otis Anders and Hurley Anders; two sisters: DeEtte Sells and Dorothy Crouse. Survivors in include his wife of 53 years, Rosa Lee Anders; two sons: Calvin Anders of Mouth of Wilson, Kermit Junior Blackburn...

William "Bill" Andrew Peuquet, age 63, passed away Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 at Genesis Alleghany Center in Sparta. Bill was born December 8th, 1957 in Niagra Falls, New York to the late William James and Mary Crotty Peuquet. He is survived by a brother, Steven Peuquet of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and a sister, Carolyn Richel of Mesa, Arizona. No formal services will be held. Thomas Family Funeral Service is honored to be serving the Peuquet Family. If you wish, online...

Darlene Belle Bottoms, age 69, of Sparta; passed away Monday, June 28th, 2021 at Genesis Alleghany Center in Sparta. Darlene was born January 23rd, 1952 in Forsyth County to the late Hubert Lee and Ottie Irene Pruitt Bottoms. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a special aunt, Louise Pruitt Loggins. Darlene was a High School Graduate, very active in the Special Olympics and lived and worked at ADAP for many years. Survivors include her cousin, Tony Adams and wife...

Glenn Wilson Attaway, age 89, of Laurel Springs, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 26th, 2021 at Treyburn Rehabilitation Center in Durham. Glenn was born in Lawrenceville, GA on December 1st, 1931 to the late Alvin and Hattie Belle Little Attaway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three children: Sandra Attaway, Sheryl Smith and Michael Glenn Attaway; two brothers: Nathan Attaway and Luther Attaway; four sisters: Eddie Belle Everett, Beatrice Attaway,...

Shad Agnoo Tally, beloved Dad, son, brother, friend, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. Shad was born December 17, 1965 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Amolee "Amy" Leftwich Tally and the late Gary Ogburn Tally. He graduated from Alleghany High School in 1984, later pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Guilford College in 2007. Shad had a love for the outdoors and was known for his innate ability to build or repair...

Dennis Blayne Workman, age 67 of Sparta; passed away Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at his residence. Blayne was born February 13th, 1954 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James E. and Christine Scruggs Workman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Lou Williams. Prior to moving to North Carolina, Blayne worked for many years with Apex Towing in Maryland. Until recently, Blayne worked for Speedway in Sparta. Survivors include three children: Dennis Workman...

Margaret Ellen Pilkins Smith, age 78, of 1572 Piney Creek School Rd., Piney Creek, NC; passed away at 8:37 pm Monday, June 14th, 2021 at Genesis Alleghany Center in Sparta. Margaret was born October 5th, 1942 in Yadkinville, NC., to the late James Reece and Lena Catherine Idol Pilkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Pilkins, a sister Thelma Suitt, and two grandchildren: Terry Vaughn Krysztowski and Justin Clay Smith. Margaret spent most of her adult...