Obituaries
Lloyd Kenneth Willis
Jan 14, 2026
Mr. Lloyd Kenneth Willis, 89, of Ararat, VA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday night, January 14, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Mr. Willis was born June 20, 1936, in Henry County, VA, the son of the late Charlie Monroe and Iris Olive Dawson Willis. A hardworking and dedicated man, Lloyd spent many years working as...
Alice Fay Anderson
Jan 15, 2026
Our family’s greatest gift, Ms. Alice Fay Anderson, went to reunite with the Lord on January 15, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on January 13, 1952, she was the only girl in a family with three boys who she loved to help her mom discipline. Her child-like innocence and wonder were daily reminders of what is truly important...
Monroe Ernest Hiatt
Dec 26, 2026
Mr. Monroe Ernest Hiatt, 82 of Mount Airy, passed away Friday December 26, 2025, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born November 9, 1943, in Alleghany County, PA to the late William Harvey Hiatt and Alma Beatrice Jones Hiatt. Mr. Hiatt proudly served our country in the US Air Force and retired as an IT Specialist. Mr....
Donald Ray Thomas, Sr.
Jan 21, 2026
Mr. Donald Ray Thomas, Sr., of Mount Airy, passed away on January 21, 2026, at his home. He was born in Surry County on August 11, 1935, the son of the late Joe Cecil Thomas, Sr., and the late Ima Estelle Collier Thomas. Mr. Thomas started his work career at Blue Ridge Supply before starting Thomas Produce Company in Greensboro,...
Georgia Moser Johnson Hatcher
Jan 20, 2026
Mrs. Georgia Moser Johnson Hatcher, 92, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 20, 1933, in Surry County, to the late James Dallas and Effie Haymore Moser. She was one of the oldest...
Ronald Lee "Jimmy" Carson
Jan 19, 2026
Mr. Ronald Lee “Jimmy” Carson, 74 of Ararat, NC, passed away at his home on Monday January 19, 2026. He was born June 10, 1951, in Surry County to the late Romney Lee Carson and Mabel Frances George Carson. Jimmy loved his animals and considered them family members. He was an avid Duke basketball fan, New York Yankees fan, and...
Barbara Mottern Paitsel
Jan 19, 2026
Barbara Mottern Paitsel, 74, born in Covington, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on January 19, 2026, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, embraced by her three loving sons. She was preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm “Mac” Mottern and Helen Stone Mottern. She is survived by her husband, Nick Rea of Mount Airy; her three sons, Dr. Brian...
Hazel Smith Burkhart
Jan 19, 2026
Mrs. Hazel Smith Burkhart, age 88 of Pinnacle, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Burkhart was born on February 8, 1937, in Patrick County, Virginia to the late Thomas Auburn and Bettie Mae Anderson Smith and later graduated from Meadows of Dan High School. Hazel was...
Sterling Shawn Johnson
Jan 18, 2026
Mr. Sterling Shawn Johnson, 59, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday night, January 18, 2026, at SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville. Mr. Johnson was born March 4, 1966, in Hampton, VA, one of four children born to Arthur Henry “Art” Johnson, Jr. and Nancy Margaret Thompson Johnson. Sterling was a proud union electrician who dedicated many years to the...
Sylvia Kaylene Martin Hill
Jan 18, 2026
Ms. Sylvia Kaylene Martin Hill, of Stuart, passed away early Sunday morning, January 18, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Ms. Hill was born in Stokes County, in the Albion Community on January 3, 1950, to the late Curties Martin and Bertha Inman Martin. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sibling, and aunt who will...
Lucille Puckett Adams Riggans
Jan 17, 2026
Lucille Puckett Adams Riggans, 88, of Mount Airy, NC, passed away January 17, 2026, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Born May 15, 1937, to the late Jessie Franklin Puckett and the late Lola Davis Puckett in Surry County, NC. Lucille was a hardworking woman, a devoted mother, a loving mother-in-law, and a cherished grandmother. Her strength, kindness...
Nellie Marie Sechrist Easter
Jan 17, 2026
Mrs. Nellie Marie Sechrist Easter, 83, of Cana, Virginia passed away January 17, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 15, 1942, in Carroll County, Virginia to the late David “Dave” Lee Sechrist and the late Cora Lee Beck Sechrist. She was an avid gardener and loved working in her flower beds, making sure to plant...
Clayton Gerome Jones
Jan 17, 2026
Mr. Clayton Gerome Jones, age 89 of Cana, Virginia passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Jones was born on July 10, 1936 in Carroll County to the late Larkin Isley and Elizabeth Jane Easter Jones.
Mr. Jones proudly served our country in the United States Army. He served in the Hg....
Gene Bowman
Jan 17, 2026
Mr. Gene Bowman, age 60 of Mount Airy, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Bowman was born on July 1, 1965, in Forsyth County to the late Harold Ray and Louise Hiatt Bowman. Gene was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be...
Betty Johnson Wright
Jan 17, 2026
Betty Jean Johnson Wright entered the more immediate presence of her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2026. She was born in Surry County, NC on March 26, 1931, the youngest of five children to the late Richard David Johnson and Etta Wall Johnson. Betty cherished childhood memories in the fields and forests on their family farm. These experiences inspired...
Barry Eldon Sheppard
Jan 16, 2026
Barry Eldon Sheppard, age 67 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 12, 1958, in Patrick County to the late Alvis Prescott Sheppard and Rachel Morse Sheppard. In addition to his parents, Barry is preceded in death by one brother, Danny Sheppard. Barry worked as a truck driver...
Hazel Mae Newman Gunnell
Jan 16, 2026
Mrs. Hazel Newman Gunnell, 68, of Cana, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 16, 2026. She was born in Carroll County, VA, April 5, 1957, to the late Buford and Myrtle “Kate” Felts Newman. Hazel retired after many years of service in the medical field. She was a devoted wife, loving sister, and friend. Hazel was caring...
Betty Jane Ward
Jan 15, 2026
Mrs. Betty Jane Ward age 84 of Mt. Airy, NC went to be with Jesus on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Novant Health Care in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born December 16, 1941 in Patrick County, VA to the late William Riley Wood and Elsie May Chandler Wood Flinchum. She was retired from Ward Tax Service. She was a life...
Terry Wayne Martin
Jan 14, 2026
Mr. Terry Wayne Martin, age 60 of Lawsonville, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born in Martinsville, VA, on September 30, 1965. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Marie Bohannon; maternal grandparents, Rev. Wayne Bohannon and Florence Bohannon; one uncle, Donnie Bohannon.
He...
Gregory Wright Turner
Jan 14, 2026
Mr. Gregory Wright Turner, age 55 of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on April 8, 1970, to the late Ned Lee Turner and Elizabeth Ann Wright Turner. Greg grew up in Laurinburg, NC where he attended Scotland High School and was a member of the tennis team. He had a...
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