Obituaries

Robert John Donnelly

Robert John Donnelly

Feb 26, 2026

Robert Donnelly, “Bob” to all who knew him, has gone home to be with his heavenly father and to be reunited with his two sons, Caleb and Gideon, who preceded him.

Born May 9, 1951, to the late Viola (Zegal) and John Donnelly on Long Island, New York, his early years were spent fishing for horseshoe crabs and admiring the dance...

Evelyn Lee Wimbish

Evelyn Lee Wimbish

Dec 10, 2025

Mrs. Evelyn Lee Wimbish, age 83 of Stuart, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at SOVAH Health – Martinsville. She was born in Danville on August 5, 1942, to the late Benjamin Oliver Lee and Eudora “Dora” Whitlow Lee Maxwell. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wimbish was preceded in death by her husband, James “Duck” Wimbish; and a daughter,...

Paul Edward Parker Jr.

Paul Edward Parker Jr.

Mar 17, 2026

Mr. Paul Edward “Eddie” Parker Jr., age 70, of Jonesville, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the SECU Hospice Care Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 7, 1955, in Lumberton NC, to the late Paul Edward Parker, Sr., and the late Myrtle Mae Cox Parker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

James Arthur Austin, Sr.

James Arthur Austin, Sr.

Mar 17, 2026

Mr. James Arthur Austin, Sr., age 83 of Stuart, Virginia went to be with his Savior Jesus on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. He was born in Danville, Virginia, on November 21, 1942, to the late Oscar Lee Austin and Merle Dulcie Yeatts Austin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Brenda Emerson Austin,...

Thomas Parks Stone

Thomas Parks Stone

Mar 16, 2026

Mr. Thomas Parks Stone, age 63, of Elkin, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born February 9, 1963, the son of Richard Parks Stone and the late Frances Elizabeth Futch Stone. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Janice Turner, Leon Turner, and Ronnie Turner.

Mr. Stone never liked...

Randall Alan Robertson

Randall Alan Robertson

Mar 16, 2026

Mr. Randall Robertson, age 72 of Mount Airy, passed away on Monday March 16, 2026, at Surry Community Health and Rehab. He was born on July 4, 1953 in Forsyth County to the late George Robertson Sr, and Mildred Rierson Robertson. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will surely be missed by all who knew him. Left...

Edwin "Eddie" Foster Lineback

Edwin "Eddie" Foster Lineback

Mar 15, 2026

Mr. Edwin “Eddie” Foster Lineback, 61 of Dobson, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on March 15, 2026. He was born September 24, 1964, in Surry County to the late James Henry Lineback and Maggie Jean Harris Lineback. He loved to go fishing with his brothers. Eddie could tell you any directions to anyplace with no trouble;...

Pastor Eugene Roosevelt Brinkley

Pastor Eugene Roosevelt Brinkley

Mar 15, 2026

Pastor Eugene Roosevelt “Gene” Brinkley, 87, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 15, 2026, surrounded by his wife and three daughters. Gene was born December 13, 1938, in Richmond, VA, one of seven children born to the late Coley Roosevelt and Beulah Irene Jessup Brinkley. Pastor Gene faithfully served the Lord in ministry for more than...

Roger Delano Mayes

Roger Delano Mayes

Mar 14, 2026

Mr. Roger Delano Mayes, age 75, of Mount Airy, passed away at his residence Saturday morning, March 14, 2026. Mr. Mayes was born in Surry County, on November 4, 1950, to the late Swanson Monroe and Effie Fannie Parker Mayes. Roger worked many years as a fixer in the hosiery mills. Mr. Mayes was a loving father, grandfather, sibling and...

Malcon Levy Hiatt

Malcon Levy Hiatt

Mar 14, 2026

Mr. Malcon Levy Hiatt, age 77, of Ararat, North Carolina, passed away Saturday evening, March 14, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Hiatt was born in Surry County, on March 20, 1948, to the late Reid Franklin and Eva Mae Gammons Hiatt. He was a proud veteran of the US Army and was a truck driver for many years...

Roberta Richardson Woodruff

Roberta Richardson Woodruff

Mar 14, 2026

Mrs. Linnie Roberta Richardson Woodruff, age 84, of Lowgap, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on November 1, 1941, in Surry County to the late Curnel Posey Richardson and Thelma Clyde Smith Richardson. She was a member of Roaring Gap Baptist Church. Mema loved her grandchildren,...

Sylvia Ila (Vernon) Collins

Sylvia Ila (Vernon) Collins

Mar 14, 2026

Mrs. Sylvia Ila Vernon Collins, age 84 of Cana, Virginia passed into eternal rest on Saturday, March 14, 2026 ,at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Collins was born on July 14, 1941, in Carroll County to the late William Cleve and Emmie Easter Vernon. Sylvia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She will...

Rose Marie (West) Martin

Rose Marie (West) Martin

Mar 13, 2026

Rose Marie Martin, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at Inspired Living memory care center in Alpharetta, Georgia.

She was born February 27, 1943, in Roseboro, NC, the daughter of the late Roy Jackson West and Evelyn Earl Owen West.

Marie (as she preferred to be called) was a teacher in every sense of the word. She began teaching...

Rebecca "Becky" Mitchell Brown

Rebecca "Becky" Mitchell Brown

Mar 12, 2026

Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” Mitchell Brown, age 80 of Spencer, VA passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at her home. She was born in Henry County to the late Simpson J. Mitchell and Irene Wood Mitchell, in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Louis Mitchell; sister-in-law, Anita Mitchell; and brother-in-law, John Boggess, Sr.

She...

Betty Beasley Bowman

Betty Beasley Bowman

Mar 12, 2026

Mrs. Betty Frances Beasley Bowman, age 80 of Claudville, VA, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was born in Patrick County, VA on April 2, 1945, to the late Benjamin Mays Beasley and Lizzie Frances Lawson Beasley. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who...

Martin Eugene Morgan

Martin Eugene Morgan

Mar 11, 2026

Mr. Martin Eugene Morgan, age 58 of Woolwine, VA passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born on September 25, 1967 in West Virginia to the late Dorsey Eugene Morgan and Bonnie Kay Vance Morgan.

Martin enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding four-wheelers, and being outdoors. He was a hard worker and always willing to help anyone. He had a deep...

Jackie Dean Branch

Jackie Dean Branch

Mar 11, 2026

Mr. Jackie Dean Branch, 55, of Walnut Cove, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026. Mr. Branch was born August 5, 1970, in Surry County, one of three sons born to the late James William “J.W.” Branch, Sr. and Joan McQuinn Branch. Dean was known for his warm smile and joyful spirit. He loved Southern...

Ira Bruce Chapman

Ira Bruce Chapman

Mar 10, 2026

Mr. Ira Bruce Chapman, age 62, of Dobson, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his residence. He was born January 13, 1964, in Man West Virginia, to the late Thomas Chapman and late Sylvia Brewster Chapman. Bruce was a loving husband, father and brother who worked building log homes and was also a steel worker.

Left to cherish his memories...

Donna Gail Lawson

Donna Gail Lawson

Mar 9, 2026

Mrs. Donna Gail Adkins Lawson, age 58 of Stuart, Virginia passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at her home. She was born on January 23, 1968 in Martinsville, VA to the late Charlie Raymond Adkins and Peggy Goard Fleeman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emmanuel Terry Lawson.

Donna was a faithful member...

Chalmers David Winstead

Chalmers David Winstead

Mar 9, 2026

Mr. Chalmers David Winstead, age 81 of Pinnacle, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Winstead was born on May 6, 1944, in Wilson County, North Carolina to the late Lonnie Carroll and Susie Eloise Rhodes Batts. David was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be...