Obituaries
Betty Helms Hall
Apr 11, 2026
Betty Helms Hall, 93 of Stuart, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy, NC.
She was born March 20, 1933, to the late Charles R. Helms and Vergie Prillaman Helms. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Marshall” Hall; two brothers, William “David” Helms and Charles Jackson (Jack) Helms;...
Helen Overby George
Apr 10, 2026
Helen Overby George, age 90 of Westfield, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born in Westfield on September 6, 1935 to Hobert Overby and Lillie Martin Overby. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Franklin “Pete” George and a sister, Pauline Dixon.
She enjoyed...
Diane (Jones) Bowman
Apr 10, 2026
Mrs. Diane Jones Bowman, age 73 of Mount Airy, entered eternal rest on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Bowman was born on July 5, 1952, in Surry County to the late Sammy Lester and Betty Louise Atkinson Jones. Diane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend....
Charlie Everette Parkes
Apr 9, 2026
Mr. Charlie Everette Parkes, age 71, of Lowgap, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born on June 29, 1954 in Onslow County, NC to the late Charles and Helen Sutphin Parkes. Left to cherish his memory are daughters, Dawn Lane and Jennifer Parkes; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; sister,...
Jason Edward Harris
Apr 9, 2026
Jason Edward Harris, age 72 of Stuart passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was born in Stuart, VA on January 27, 1954 to James E. Harris Sr. and Clynda Bowling Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, J.E. Harris Jr. and Vernon Harris; brothers-in-law, Lonnie Dillon and...
Mary Hawks Leftwich
Apr 9, 2026
Mrs. Mary Edith Hawks Leftwich, age 95, of Mount Airy, passed away early Thursday morning, April 9, 2026, at Surry Community Health Center. Mrs. Leftwich was born in Surry County on December 26, 1930, to the late Goble Hawks and Edith Hill Hawks. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, who will be deeply missed by...
Linda Faye Boyd Lee
Apr 9, 2026
Mrs. Linda Faye Boyd Lee, 78 of Mount Airy passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday afternoon, April 9, 2026, at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville, NC. She was born in Surry County on September 18, 1947, to the late John Edward Boyd and Alta Quesinberry Boyd. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt,...
Wilbur Lane Hawks, Jr.
Apr 8, 2026
Mr. Wilbur “Lane” Hawks, Jr., 69, of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, after a short illness.
Lane was born on October 1, 1956, in Mount Airy, a place he was proud to call home throughout his life. He was a man of strong character, quiet strength, and genuine kindness.
Lane is survived by his devoted wife, Bonnie Hawks,...
Jeremy Wayne Moore
Apr 8, 2026
Jeremy Wayne Moore, age 38 of Stuart, VA passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at his home. He was born in Norton, VA on February 5, 1988 to Wayne Moore and Peggy Hollyfield Moore.
Jeremy was a graduate of Virginia Tech, and enjoyed fishing, hiking, and being outdoors.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister, Ashley Moore;...
Pansy Faye (Clement) Hunter
Apr 7, 2026
Mrs. Pansy Faye Clement Hunter, of Mount Airy passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hunter was born on February 24, 1948, in Patrick County to the late Raffie and Sallie Hiatt Clement. Pansy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,...
Martha Johnson Gentry
Apr 6, 2026
Mrs. Martha Johnson Gentry, 62, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away April 6, 2026, at her home. Born February 27, 1964, in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Elbert Coolidge Johnson and the late Doris Richardson Hodges. Martha was a devoted and faithful Christian. You would often find Martha in prayer, praying for those around her. She would do anything...
Phyllis (Phid) Chappell Parker
Apr 6, 2026
Phyllis (Phid) Chappell Parker 85, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at Pruitt Health in Elkin. She was born November 10, 1940, in Elkin, NC to the late J. Howard and Lucy Shore Chappell. Phid was an energetic, warm, and friendly person. She played the piano for the Little Richmond and Union Cross Baptist Church’s. Her mother Lucy was...
Roy Franklin Haymore
Apr 6, 2026
Mr. Roy Franklin Haymore, 93, of Ararat, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, April 6, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Haymore was born June 11, 1932, in Surry County, the son of the late Rufus Franklin and Cora Ellen Isaacs Haymore. Roy retired from Westinghouse after 20 years of dedicated service and...
Carolyn Key Goad
Apr 6, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Gay Key Goad, age 89, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday evening April 6, 2026, at Central Continuing Care with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Goad was born in Surry County, December 19, 1936, to the late Fred Key, Sr. and Jettie Coe Key. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sibling, who will be...
Aurora Rubio-Cortes Valle
Apr 6, 2026
Mrs. Aurora Rubio-Cortez Valle, 80, of Mount Airy, NC passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Born May 17, 1945, in Mexico to the late Gregorio Rubio and Lidia Cortes. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Mirella Valle; sons, Fernando Valle, Jose Valle, and Jorge Valle; and grandchildren, Grecia Valle, Elizabeth...
Billy Craig Smith
Apr 5, 2026
Mr. Billy Craig Smith, age 57, of Siloam, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. He was born on February 28, 1969 in Forsyth County to Lois Marsh Smith and the late Billy Elmo Smith. He was a loving husband and father who will surely be missed by all who knew him. Left to...
Shirley Jeanette Goad Hazelwood
Apr 5, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Jeanette Goad Hazelwood, 83 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, April 5, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Carroll County, May 6, 1942, to the late Joel Howard Goad and Lois Alma Dalton Goad. She retired from Renfro Corporation after 25 years...
Robert Clinton Hemmings
Apr 4, 2026
Robert Clinton Hemmings passed away on April 4, 2026, following a brief Hospice stay at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy. He was ninety-four years old and had lived a full life. He was the oldest and last surviving son born to the late Daniel Webster Hemmings and Alma Woodruff Hemmings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
J. Glenn Nichols
Apr 4, 2026
Mr. J. Glenn Nichols, 88, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Born January 7, 1938, in Surry County, he was the son of the late Roger Nathan and Nell Gentry Nichols. J. Glenn was a lifelong farmer, dedicating his life to the land he loved...
Roger Dale Norman
Apr 4, 2026
Mr. Roger Dale Norman, age 76, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at his home. He was born on October 8, 1949 in Surry County to the late Henry and Loline Hawks Norman. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will surely be missed by all who knew him. Left to cherish his...
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