All Obituaries

Mrs. Virginia Jean Stiuso Fultz, 88, of Mount Airy, passed away early Friday morning, May 18, 2018, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  Mrs. Fultz was born January 18, 1930, in Newark, New Jersey.  She is survived by four daughters, Wanda Hawks and husband Rodney, Vivian Patterson, Mary Fultz, and Sandra Fultz; four sons and a daughter-in-law, Tommy and Barbara Fultz, John Robert Fultz and wife Cindy, Dennis Fultz, and Matthew Fultz; 9 grandchildren, Brandy Simmons,...

Mr. Roy Wilbur Poindexter, age 73, of Siloam, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018. He was born May 10, 1945, in Surry County to the late Ida Bell Whitaker Poindexter and Roy Esker Poindexter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Key. Mr. Poindexter was retired from Westinghouse, a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam era, a self-taught guitarist and played the guitar in Church, and enjoyed getting together with friends and family. He...

Mrs. Helen Vesta Hancock, 75, of Mt. Airy passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born August 2, 1942 to the late Carl Flory, Sr. and Vesta Alice Brechbiel Flory.  Mrs. Hancock is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lawana and Kenneth Fulk; two granddaughters, Brittney Fulk and Crystal Atkins and husband, Justin; great grandchildren, Alex Mitchell Grueahaber, Aaron Michael Grueahaber and Ryker Draven White; sisters, Dorothy...

Mrs. Ruth Naomi Hemrick Byrd, age 99, of Mt. Airy, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at her granddaughter’s home.  Mrs. Byrd was born in Surry County on September 28, 1918, to Robert and Sara Adams Hemrick.  She was retired from Cato Clothing Store, and was a member of Welcome Baptist Church.  She is survived by a daughter, Linda Baker; a son and daughter-in-law, Darrell “Butch” and Wanda Byrd; grandchildren, Terry Rhom, Chris and Misty...

Alfred Lee Cruise of Bassett, VA passed away at SOVAH Hospital on May 16, 2018 at the age of 87.  He was the son of late Robert and Sally Turner Cruise of Meadows of Dan, VA.  He was preceded in death by nine siblings; Emma Cruise Helms, Mary Cruise Pendleton, James Cruise, Clemmie Cruise Martin, Jesse Cruise, Josie Cruise Belcher, Elmer Cruise, Hoy Cruise, and his twin sister Ruth Cruise Hylton. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Belcher Cruise and four...

Mr. James Albert Brady, Jr., 77, of Mount Airy passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born in Surry County on March 18, 1941 to the late, James Albert Brady, Sr. and Isabelle Johnson Brady.  Mr. Brady was a Building Contractor, and was of the Baptist faith.  He is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine Jane Edwards Brady of the home; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Brady; grandchildren, Heather Brady and Hannah Brady; one...

  Rachel Eden Morrison passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her family on May 15th, 2018. Rachel was born on March 15th, 2018 in Martinsville Hospital. During her two months on earth, she touched many hearts and was loved deeply by her family. Rachel Eden is the daughter of David and Tamara Morrison of Stuart, VA. Rachel is survived by one sister, Olivia Morrison, her maternal grandparents, Rodney and Donna Overby of Stuart, VA, her maternal...

Mr. Carl Brent Simpson, 73, of Ararat, passed away early Monday morning, May 14, 2018, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  Mr. Simpson was born January 6, 1945, in Surry County, one of two children born to Carl Edgar and Hester Wolfe Simpson.  Brent retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after many years of service, and he owned and operated C and B Salvage.  In 1986, Brent and a neighbor, Paul D. Key, founded Eldora Handicamp, a weekend summer camp for...

Mr. Hal Edgar Draughn   Mr. Hal Edgar Draughn, age 80, of Mount Airy passed away Monday, May 14, 2018, at his residence. He was born September 6, 1937 in Surry County to the late George Mickle and Sallie Marion Draughn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Keith Draughn; his sister, Beulah Ferrell; his brothers, Coke Draughn, Kermit Draughn and Fred Draughn; and his in laws, Kyle and Ella Mays. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen...

Mr. Berlie F. Richardson, 84, of Cana, VA passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.  He was born in Carroll County on October 27, 1933 to the late Houston and Ethel Phillips Richardson.  Mr. Richardson proudly served in the U.S Army prior to beginning his career with various textiles companies and following his life-long passion in farming.  He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Gallimore, Melissa Martin and husband, Dean, Jessica...