All Obituaries

        Mr. Charles Franklin Rodgers, age 80 of Patrick Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  He was born in Patrick County on July 9, 1939 to the late John Cates and Gertie Rodgers Cates.  He enjoyed driving and detailing his cars.  He was a devoted son who loved taking care of his mama; a loving father to his daughters and “Papa Charles” to his...

  Mrs. Iris Ann Phillips Hagwood, age 84, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020. She was born April 9, 1936, to Luther Emerson and Rose-Ada Broadwell Phillips. Iris is survived by her children Ray (Bud) Hagwood, Jr. and wife Misty, Tim Hagwood, Ann Hagwood Slate and husband Shane; sister, Jean Phillips McLeod; sister-in-law Barbee Phillips; granddaughters Sarah Hagwood Day and husband Grant, Abigail Hagwood, Haley Hagwood, and great-grandson Mason Day. Preceding Mrs. Hagwood in death...

Mr. Corey Lee Atkins, 23, of Mt. Airy passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Surry County on March 27, 1997 to Dale Atkins and the late Mary Cox Atkins.  Mr. Atkins was employed at Hodges Stone Works.  In addition to his father, Mr. Atkins is survived by sisters, Brittany Hill and fiancé Gary Williams, and Heather Moser; brothers and sister-in-law, Chris and Wallis Atkins, and Corbin Atkins; nieces and nephews, Blade Hill, Jared Horton, Kenley...

        Mr. William Paul “Bill” Griffith, Sr., age 84 of Woolwine, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his home.  He was born on June 24, 1935 in Patrick County to the late Earl A. Griffith and Merlie Jewel Morrison Griffith.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy R. “Dotty” Griffith; one sister, Lillian Frances Griffith; and one brother, Richard Eugene Griffith.  Bill was an owner/operator of...

Mrs. Nancy Shore Culler Twitty born on March 10, 1939 in Siloam, NC, to the last Sidney Joseph and Ida Mae Johnson Shore, passed away into eternal happiness with her daughters by her side on June 2, 2020 at Twelve Oaks Assisted Living.  Nancy graduated from Copeland High School in 1957 and attended Surry Community College.  She retired as a Quality Control auditor at Cross Creek Apparel, traveling to many plants in NC, SC, VA and TN.  Nancy was a long-time member of First...

Mrs. Mary Lou Hooker Venable, age 90, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully Monday night, June 1, 2020 at Northern Regional Hospital Skilled Care Unit.  She was born in Surry County on May 21, 1930 to the late William Roosevelt Hooker and Grace Simmons Hooker.  Mary Lou was the most caring and thoughtful person in the lives of all those she touched.  She loved her family dearly including her large extended family, church family, and cherished her attendance at the annual...

Mrs. Inez Barber Jessup, 94, of Pinnacle, passed away at her home Sunday, May 31, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and friends.  She was born in Surry County, August 10, 1925 to the late  Charlie Preston and Ida Elsie Scott Barber.  Mrs. Jessup graduated from Shoals High School and Draughn’s Business College.  Her young adult life was spent working on the family farm and as a housewife, later working with Proctor Silex until beginning a successful career in...

Mrs. Bertha Virginia Stroupe Harrell, 96, of Ararat, VA, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020.  Mrs. Harrell was born October 23, 1923, in Wythe County, VA, to the late Henry and Minnie Bateman Stroupe.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who will surely be missed by all who knew her.  Left to cherish her memories are four daughters and a son-in-law, Clara Harrell, Louise and Randy Marsh, Brenda Rachels, and Lena Dixon; a son, the Rev. Earnest Porter...

Mrs. Anne Mabel Booker Holyfield died peacefully on May 29, 2020, at Twelve Oaks Assisted Living in Mt. Airy.  She was born in Surry County on December 22, 1924, to Joseph Samuel and Una Williams Booker.  After her parents passed away, she was raised by her grandparents, Jessie Franklin and Mary Elizabeth Booker.  She graduated from Mt. Airy High School and worked in financial banking as well as serving as the finance officer for Mt. Airy City Schools.  Anne was a...

Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Ray Williams, 43, of Mt. Airy passed away Friday, May 29, 2020.  Mr. Williams was born in Mercer County West Virginia to Donald J. Williams and Denise Honaker Williams.  He is survived by his wife, Annie Edwards Williams; a daughter, Kaylee Williams and Eduardo Luna; two sons, Caleb Williams, and Elijah Williams; his mother and stepfather, Denise and John Boots; His father and stepmother, Donald and Patricia Williams; a sister, Alicia Williams; brothers...