Lonnie Clay Halsey of 961 Osborne Rd, Sparta passed away August 4, 2020. He was born on July 7, 1963 to the late Myrtle Moxley Halsey and Carlile Halsey. He was a happy, spirited, kind soul who would do anything he could to help anyone who needed it. He was always joking, laughing, and cutting up. He knew not to take life too seriously. He faced many obstacles in his life. Most recently surviving cancer for the second time. He never let it get him down. He always looked to the bright side...

Betty Jordan Adams, 72, of 2219 Mahogany Rock Road, Sparta, passed away Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, VA. Betty was born December 9, 1947 in Alleghany County to the late John Paige and Georgia Dowell Billings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands: P.K. Jordan and Page Adams. Betty is survived by a son, Kurt Jordan and wife Angella of East Bend, NC; three daughters: Tina Jordan, Lucy Pollard, and...

Jerry Lee Billings, age 75, of Sparta, NC; passed away Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 at his residence. Jerry was born November 22nd, 1944 in Wilkes County to the late Ambrose Rush Billings and Anner Belle Royal Billings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Octavia Eller Billings; an infant son; three brothers: Charles Dean Billings, Thomas Wayne Billings, and Steven Donald Billings; a sister, Lessie Mae Cardwell. . He is survived by four children: Tim Billings and...

Rosemary Vinci Parrini, of Laurel Springs, NC; and formerly of Wilmington, NC;  passed away Thursday, July 23rd 2020 at Forest Ridge Assisted Living in West Jefferson, NC.   She was born July 4th, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Anthony and Julia Schwarz Vinci.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Parrini; a son, Mark Connolly; a sister, Gloria McDermott; a brother, Thomas Vinci. She is survived by a son: Greg Connolly and...

Mrs. Carolyn Jean Sturgill, age 64, of 2535 Grandview Dr., Sparta, NC; passed away Thursday, July 16th, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem. Carolyn was born January 21st, 1956 in Alleghany County to the late Billy Carroll and Ella Mae Hodge Sturgill. Survivors include her husband, Gary Sturgill of the home; a daughter, Crystal Halsey and husband Danny of Sparta; two grandchildren: Ethan and Carissa Halsey both of Sparta; a sister: Christine Saltz and husband Larry of...

Patricia Reeves Oates, age 79, of 5809 Old Oak Ridge Road, Greensboro, NC; passed away Sunday, July 12th, 2020 at her residence. Pat was born, August 20th, 1940 in Clinton, NC to the late Willis H. and Agnes Robinson Reeves. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Linwood Oates, Sr. Survivors include two sons: Linwood "Lin" Oates, Jr. and wife DeAnna of Browns Summit, Ronald "Ron" Oates and wife Lori of Colfax; three grandchildren: Adam, Evan and Reagan...

Oscar Cecil "Bill" Joines, age 87, of 1748 US Hwy 221 Sparta, NC; passed away Thursday, July 2nd, 2020 at his residence. Bill was born December 6th, 1932 in Alleghany County to the late William Franklin and Nannie Edwards Joines. He served his country in the US Army. He was a Supervisor for Troutman Industries until his retirement. He enjoyed farming as he could. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed sports and loved watching them all but mostly enjoyed watching UNC Tarheel Basketball. In...

Bobby Gene Sparks, age 83, of 825 Hickory Mountain Road, Sparta; passed away Thursday, June 25th, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston Salem. Bobby was born October 8th, 1936 in Alleghany County to the late James Woodrow and Elsie Zelle Ward Sparks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Carroll Dean Sparks. Survivors include his wife, Venaree Sparks of the home; a son, Allen Sparks and wife Deana of Sparta and Yadkinville, NC. Funeral Services to...

Regina Kane Shepherd, age 77, of Sparta, NC; passed away Monday, June 22nd, 2020 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was born October 8th, 1942 in Brighton, Massachusetts to the late Walter and Mary Gjweska Kane. In addition to her parents, She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnie Shepherd; a brother, Zenon Kane. Regina was a very loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was very active in her community, volunteering with many organizations...

Reverend Donald “Buck” Shaw He was born December 14th, 1935 to Tom and Clyde Shaw in Glade Valley, North Carolina. He was a very talented man and worked at several jobs in and out of the county. He was a security guard at Roaring Gap Club for four years, then went to work in the machine shop at Chatham Manufacturing in Elkin for eight years. His last job was working in maintenance for Sparta Pipes for 27 years. After this he retired to work at home and enjoy his grandchildren....