Brenda Joyce Phillips Walden
Mar 20, 2025
Brenda Joyce Phillips Walden, born February 23rd, 1945, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 20th, 2025. She was recently honored on her 80th birthday surrounded by her loved ones, and was able to see family members who she does not see often. She was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her parents Franklin Alexander and Lucinda,...
Mary Susan Huggins Barker
Jul 7, 2025
Mrs. Mary Susan Huggins Barker, age 70, of Elkin, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at her home. She was born on April 26, 1955 in Chatham County, Georgia to the late Ellis and Ella Mills Huggins. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew her. Left to cherish her...
Georgia Lee Chandler Webb
Jul 7, 2025
Ms. Georgia Lee Chandler Webb, 88, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Northern Regional Hospital. Ms. Webb was born July 16, 1936, in Surry County, one of three daughters born to the late Howard and Nellie Alma Niston Chandler. Georgia dedicated many years of her professional life to Delta Air Lines, where she worked...
Carolyn Sue Graham Hill
Jul 7, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Sue Graham Hill, age 76, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at her home. She was born on January 12, 1949 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Franklin and Shirley Graham. She was a loving wife and mother who will surely be missed by all who knew her. Left to cherish her memory...
Joshua "Josh" Dustin Lloyd
Jul 6, 2025
Mr. Joshua “Josh” Dustin Lloyd, beloved husband, devoted father, passionate outdoorsman, and friend to all, passed away July 6, 2025, at the age of 44. Born May 24, 1981, Josh spent his life surrounded by the people and places he loved most. From an early age he felt a deep connection to the outdoors. Whether he was deep in the...
Nancy Emily Turner Shively
Jul 6, 2025
Mrs. Nancy Emily Turner Shively, age 86, of Ferrum, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at her home. She was born on December 5, 1938, to the late Homer Stephen Turner and Lillian Mize Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband (father of her children), Claude Herman Handy; her husband,...
"Granny" Nellie Waddell Hill
Jul 6, 2025
Our beloved mother and “Granny,” Nellie Lee Waddell Hill, went to live in her heavenly home on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the age of 91.
The scripture readings from Matthew 25:23 and Proverbs 31beautifully portray how she lived her life every day, “His lord said unto him, well done, good and faithful servant.” “She is clothed with strength and dignity....
Brenda "Bingo" Faye Mabe
Jul 5, 2025
Mrs. Brenda “Bingo” Faye Willard Mabe, age 75 of Mount Airy, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Novant-Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Mabe was born in Surry County on April 15, 1950, to the late Robert Glenn (Jack) and Hazel Hunter Willard. Brenda was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She...
Andy Roosevelt Brannock
Jul 5, 2025
Mr. Andy Roosevelt Brannock, 83, of Dobson, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, July 5, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Brannock was born January 24, 1942, in Surry County, one of four children born to the late Luther Cleve and Katie Matilda Burnette Brannock. Andy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life...
Louise Boles Arnder
Jul 5, 2025
Mrs. Louise Boles Arnder, age 87, of Mount Airy passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Arnder was born in Patrick County on November 1, 1937, to the late George Hannibal and Etta Durham Gunnell. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she’ll be deeply missed by all who knew her. Left to cherish...
Mildred Faye Morris Marshall
Jul 4, 2025
Mrs. Mildred Faye Morris Marshall, age 86, of Mount Airy passed away on Friday evening, July 4, 2025, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Marshall was born on March 27, 1939, in Durham County, North Carolina to the late Ernest Franklin and Lelia Virginia Hawks Morris. Mildred was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She...
Evelyn Faye Blankenship
Jul 3, 2025
Miss Evelyn Faye Blankenship, age 65, of Mount Airy passed away Thursday, July3, 2025 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy. She was born on July 7, 1959, in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Jimmy and Della Walker Blankenship. Mrs. Blankenship was retired from Northern Regional Hospital as a Pharmacy Tech, she was also a member of Welcome...
Ella Louise Whitaker Amey
Jul 3, 2025
Mrs. Ella Louise Whitaker Amey, 72, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Mrs. Amey was born May 10, 1953, in Surry County, one of six children born to the late Paul Folger and Pansy Arizona Coe Whitaker. Louise dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working for many years as...
Shirley Alene Freeman Debnam
Jul 2, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Alene Freeman Debnam, 91, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 2, 2025, at Northern Regional Hospital. Mrs. Debnam was born August 20, 1933, and was the daughter of the late John Preston and Ada Maye Fine Freeman. Born and raised in Galax, VA, she carried the warmth and values of her hometown with her throughout her...
Vicky Gaye Surratt
Jul 2, 2025
Ms. Vicky Gaye Surratt, age 70, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2025, at Trellis Supportive Care surrounded by her friends and family. Vicky was born in Surry County on June 21, 1955, to the late Aldine “Red” and Janie Nunn. She was a loving mother, aunt, cousin, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who...
Carrie Caroline Bostic
Jul 2, 2025
Miss Carrie Caroline Bostic, 45, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning, July 2, 2025. Miss Bostic was born November 24, 1979, in Surry County, one of three children born to Iona Barr Bostic and the late Andy Lee Bostic. A graduate of East Surry High School, Carrie was an enthusiastic member of the school’s...
Kenneth Dwight Poindexter
Jul 2, 2025
Kenneth Dwight Poindexter, 88, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Born January 2, 1937, to the late Ralph and Callie Brendle Poindexter. Kenneth was affiliated with The Church of God. Kenneth proudly served his country in the military and was United States Air Force Master Sergeant retired. He was a master bird-dog trainer, and beekeeper. He...
Charlie Adam Baker
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Charlie Adam Baker, age 87, of Pinnacle, NC passed away on July 2, 2025, at Novant Rehab in Winston Salem, NC. He was born in Surry County, February 28, 1938, the son of the late John William “Willie” and Lola Marion Baker. Mr. Baker was a well-known farmer and friend in the Shoals community and a faithful member of...
Lonnie Miller Draughn
Jul 2, 2025
Mr. Lonnie Miller Draughn, age 87 of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday morning, July 2, 2025, at Northern Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Draughn was born on October 25, 1937, in Surry County to the late Dallas David and Anna Beatrice Smith Draughn. Lonnie was a loving husband, stepfather, step-grandfather, brother, and friend. Surviving is stepdaughter,...
Ercel Mae Carter
Jul 1, 2025
Mrs. Ercel Mae Carter, age 89 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at Surry Community Health on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She was born in Randolph County on May 12, 1936, to the late James Gilbert and Gracie Valentine. Mrs. Carter was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She...