Obituaries
James Franklin Goodnight
Sep 18, 2026
Mr. James Franklin Goodnight, age 87, of Beulaville, NC passed away on September 18, 2026, at Autumn Village in Beulaville. He is survived by his daughters, Lynn G. Wright and husband Tom of Beulaville, NC, and Kim G. Feith and husband Joe of Castle Hayne, NC; two grandchildren, Caraline Wright and Courtney Wright; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Roger and Carol Jarrell,...
Carson Wayne Martin
Oct 2, 2026
Mr. Carson Wayne “Swifty” Martin, age 86 of Patrick Springs, passed away at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson North Carolina on Friday, October 2, 2026. He was born in Martinsville on July 31, 1940, to the late Caney Martin and Dorothy Rakes Martin. In addition to his parents, Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his...
Charles Alvin Dockery
Oct 1, 2026
Charles Alvin Dockery, 75, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away October 1, 2026. Born March 6, 1951, to the late Gilmer Monroe and Juanita Steele Dockery. Charles was a lover of drums, Eric Clapton, arrowheads, history, his wife and his sons. Left to cherish his memory is his son, William Charles Dockery; sisters, Janie Dockery Helton, and Amy Dockery; nieces,...
Michael "Randy" Peele
Oct 1, 2026
Michael “Randy” Peele, 74, of Elkin, North Carolina passed away October 1, 2026. Born August 12, 1952, to the late Paul William and Joyce Stanley Peele. Randy was a giving, selfless, and humble man to the ones he loved. Randy was incredibly intelligent, graduating top of his class at Surry Central and attended NC State University. He held an unlimited...
Gary Lee Johnson
Sep 30, 2026
Gary Lee Johnson
September 9, 1953—September 30, 2026
Gary Lee Johnson, 73, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at home after a fierce battle with cancer, surrounded by his devoted wife and caregiver Ann, his loving daughters, fur baby Lilly, and other family and friends. Born on September 9, 1953, raised in Mount Airy, NC, Gary was a lifelong resident whose roots...
Virgie Helen Martin Griffith
Sep 30, 2026
Mrs. Virgie Helen Griffith, age 80, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on July 6, 1946 in Patrick County to the late Eugene Martin Sr and the late Sarah Eunice Lewis Martin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will...
Rebecca Wood McMeans
Sep 29, 2026
Mrs. Rebecca Hodge Wood McMeans, age 39 of Meadows of Dan, VA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at her home. She was born in Henry County on July 23, 1987 to Troy Wood and Tammy Wood. She preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Gilbert Wood; maternal grandparents, Eugene and Lala Hubbard; and uncle, Raymond Hubbard.
Becky was...
Douglas Edgar Nichols
Sep 29, 2026
Mr. Douglas Edgar “Doug” Nichols, 90, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and was reunited with his beloved wife, Mrs. Anita Ray Massey Nichols, who preceded him in death on April 11, 2025.
Mr. Nichols was born August 23, 1936, in Surry County, the younger of two children born to the late Romey Lee and Monella...
Robert Terry Smith, Jr.
Sep 29, 2026
Mr. Robert Terry Smith, Jr., 89 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday September 29, 2026, with his loved ones by his side. He was born in Surry County on August 30, 1937, to the late Robert Terry “Bob” Smith, Sr. and Martha Frances Matthews Smith. Terry was a retired brick mason and proudly served our...
David Keith Hawley
Sep 28, 2026
Mr. David Keith Hawley, 78, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, September 28, 2026, at Central Continuing Care.
Mr. Hawley was born August 3, 1948, in Harnett County, one of three children born to the late Ollin David and Christine Parker Hawley. David proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was...
Winifred "Jackie" (Golding) Cooke
Sep 28, 2026
Mrs. Winifred “Jackie” Golding Cooke, age 97, of Westfield, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home. Mrs. Cooke was born on December 14, 1928, in Surry County, to the late Clay William Golding and Essie Mae Collins Golding. Jackie lived a long and adventurous life, filled...
Larry Hobert Anderson
Sep 28, 2026
Mr. Larry Hobert Anderson, age 84, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at his home. He was born on November 28, 1941 in Patrick County to the late Hobert James and Hope Rachel Anderson. Larry proudly served our country in the United Staes Air Force which included a tour of duty in Vietnam. After being honorably...
Glenn Edward Foley
Sep 27, 2026
Mr. Glenn Edward Foley, age 92 of Stuart, Virginia passed away at the Blue Ridge Therapy Connection on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born in Patrick County on March 10, 1934, to the late Richard Amos Foley and Cora Lee Cockram Foley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Forbes. Glenn attended...
Norma Carol "Jack" Simons Haynes
Sep 27, 2026
Ms. Norma Carol “Jack” Simons Haynes, age 81, of Mount Airy, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 27, 2026. She was born April 19, 1945, in Carroll County Virginia, to the late Ralph Simons and the late Irene Wood Simons. Ms. Haynes was a loving mother, nanny, sister and friend to all she met. She retired from Renfro...
Paul Holt
Sep 26, 2026
Paul “Papa Paul” Holt, age 80 of Stuart, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on February 11, 1946, to the late Edd and Delcie Holt. In addition to his parents, Mr. Holt was preceded in death by an infant son, Steven Paul Holt; a sister, Helen Shelton; and a brother, Willie...
Evelyn Martin Hazelwood
Sep 25, 2026
Evelyn Martin Hazelwood, age 84 of Stuart, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026, at her home. She was born in Patrick County on January 29, 1942, to the late William Beamer Martin and Virginia Otra Roberts Martin. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hazelwood was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hazelwood; special friend, Manard Manning; two brothers, Elbert...
Gregory Mills Willis
Sep 25, 2026
Mr. Gregory Mills Willis, age 68, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on September 25, 2026, at First Health Hospice House in West End, North Carolina.
Greg was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, on November 17, 1957, the son of the late Lewis McClellan “Mac” Willis and Gloria Mills Willis. He was a graduate of Mount Airy High School and...
James Andrew Edwards
Sep 25, 2026
Mr. James Andrew Edwards, 84, of Mt. Airy, passed away Friday morning, September 25, 2026, at Lexington Health Care Center. Mr. Edwards was born May 25, 1942, in Carrol County to the late Isaac and Elizabeth Hawks Edwards. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will surely be missed by all who knew him. Left to cherish his...
Brian Dennis Marion
Sep 24, 2026
Brian Dennis Marion, 57, passed away on September 24 in Johnson City, Tennessee. Born on February 25, 1969, in Burbank, California, Brian lived a life defined by adventure, friendship, and a deep love for his family. His warm spirit, generous heart, and ability to connect with people wherever he went left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Brian...
Melissa Dawn Branch
Sep 24, 2026
Melissa Dawn Branch, age 58 of Ararat passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1968 in Patrick County to Howard “Bull” Melvin Branch and Linda Fay Rorrer. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Branch.
Melissa is survived by her mother, Linda Faye Rorrer; two sons, Kenley Haynes...
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