Obituaries
Mary Ann Johnson
Mar 4, 2026
Miss Mary Ann Johnson, age 74 of Dobson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at her home. Miss Johnson was born on October 24, 1951, in Forsyth County. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was known for her love of antiques, whether furniture or jewelry as well as the buying and selling of items...
Christopher Dale Horton
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Christopher Dale Horton, age 33, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1992 in Surry County to Tony and Susan Bowman Horton. Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Carrie Vass (Timothy); nieces, Lillian and Oaklee Vass; grandmother, Dorothy Smith; special friend, Alyssa Wolf; special pet,...
Katherine "Kathy" (Sykes) Slate
Mar 3, 2026
Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” Sykes Slate, age 82 of Mount Airy entered her eternal rest, on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Slate was born on July 7, 1943, in Surry County to the late Harvey and Ruby Alice Dawson Sykes. Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She spent most of her...
Frances Oleeta Brim Chilton
Mar 3, 2026
Ms. Frances Oleeta Brim Chilton, 87, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Ms. Chilton was born January 14, 1939, in Surry County, one of nine children born to the late Romney Samuel and Voda Gammons Brim. Oleeta worked for many years at Quality Mills and later...
Mary York Cave
Mar 3, 2026
Mrs. Mary York Cave, age 86, passed away peacefully on her birthday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at The Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Cave; her parents, Willie Frank York and Margaret Stanley York; several brothers and a sister.
She was a loving mother to Bryan (Angie) and...
JoAnn Felts Cassell
Mar 3, 2026
Mrs. JoAnn Felts Cassell, age 80 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully Tuesday March 3, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by her family. She was born October 2, 1945, in Surry County to the late Franklin Benjamin Felts and Josie Ellen Culler Felts.
She was a God-fearing woman—a devoted mother and proud grandmother who never missed an opportunity...
Deborah Leah Tate
Mar 2, 2026
Mrs. Deborah Tate, age 72, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday morning, March 2, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Tate was born in Grand Junction, Colorado, on February 26, 1954, to the late Norma Faith Griffin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Tate...
Betty Lou Fowler Hemmings
Mar 1, 2026
Mrs. Betty Lou Fowler Hemmings left this world on March 1, 2026. She passed away peacefully at Northern Surry Hospital surrounded by her children. She was 93. She was the youngest and last surviving member of the eleven children born to the late W.T. (Tom) Fowler and Lucinda (Lu) Nixon Fowler. All of her brothers and sisters - Dewitt Fowler,...
Iris "Christine" Turner Hylton
Feb 28, 2026
Mrs. Iris Christine Turner Hylton, age 83 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away at SOVAH Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County on February 28, 2026. She was born in Patrick County on February 16, 1943, to the late William English Turner and Beadie Gaye Light Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. Winfred Leon...
Zachary Kendall Adams
Feb 28, 2026
Mr. Zachary Kendall Adams, 25, of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Mr. Adams was born in Forsyth County to David Adams and Karen Adams Jolley.
Zach possessed a contagious smile and a warmth that made others feel instantly at ease. Known for his kind heart and generous spirit, he selflessly helped others and was the kind...
Judy Ann Light Hutchens
Feb 27, 2026
Judy Hutchens, 65, passed away peacefully at her home in Lawsonville, North Carolina, on February 27, 2026.
Born on December 12, 1960, Judy lived a life marked by strength, sacrifice, and deep devotion to those she loved. She was the heart of her family — selfless, dependable, and always willing to put others before herself.
Judy faithfully loved her church and was...
Betty Lou Money Wilmoth
Feb 27, 2026
Mrs. Betty Lou Money Wilmoth, 84, of Thurmond, North Carolina, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026. Born October 10, 1941, in Surry County to the late John Harvey and Millye Mae Payne Money. Betty worked for many years as a seamstress at Perrys Manufacturing. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Alvin Wilmoth; grandchildren, Candy Lineberry and Lee, Nathan...
Jerallene Haynes Vernon
Feb 27, 2026
Mrs. Jerallene Haynes Vernon, age 75, of Mt. Airy, completed her earthly life and went to meet her heavenly Father on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Duke University Hospital in Durham. She was born on August 24, 1950 in Surry County to the late Carl and Mertha Hill Haynes. She was a humble soul who loved God and her family....
Roberta Cockerham Williams
Feb 27, 2026
Roberta Cockerham Williams, age 77, of Elkin, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 27, 2026, after a quiet and courageous battle with cancer.
Roberta was born on March 20, 1948, in Surry County to the late Thomas Cockerham and Vera Stewart Cockerham. She retired from Yadkin Valley Head Start, where she faithfully served her community.
She was a loving...
Karen Lee Troup Williams
Feb 26, 2026
Mrs. Karen Lee Troup Williams, age 84 of Sparta, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 26, 2026. She was born in New Kensington, PA on October 28, 1941, to Roy Gerald Troup and Dorothy Vaye Gogley Troup. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a niece, Debbie Connell.
She was a loving mother...
Jean Maxine Hollandsworth Cassell
Feb 26, 2026
Ms. Jean Maxine Hollandsworth Cassell, age 82 of Stuart, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart. She was born in Franklin County on November 17, 1943 to the late James Austin Alexander Hollandsworth and Lilly Pearl Spencer Hollandsworth. In addition to her parents, Ms. Cassell was preceded in death by two daughters, Cynthia...
Johnny Ray Wimbish
Feb 26, 2026
Mr. Johnny Ray Wimbish, 71, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday morning, February 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Mr. Wimbish was born April 9, 1954, in Henry County, VA, the youngest of four children born to the late Raymond Holley and Janie Sue Vaughn Wimbish. Johnny grew up in Martinsville, VA,...
Patsy Jean Midkiff Loftis
Feb 24, 2026
Mrs. Patsy Jean Midkiff Loftis, age 91 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, February 24, 2026, at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elkin. Mrs. Loftis was born on February 20, 1935, in Surry County to the late Charles Carl Midkiff, Sr. and Mary Savannah Sutphin Midkiff. She was a faithful, lifelong member of Flat Rock Pentecostal Holiness...
Todd Wilson Thompson
Feb 24, 2026
Todd Wilson Thompson, 60, of Dobson, North Carolina, passed away February 24, 2026. Born July 22, 1965, in Surry County, to the late James Herman and Wanda Thompson and the late Rebecca Judith Baker. Todd was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a loyal friend and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was of...
Richard "Red" Clarence Hiatt
Feb 24, 2026
Mr. Richard “Red” Clarence Hiatt, 80, of Lowgap, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Born March 12, 1945, in Surry County, he was the son of the late Clarence Oten Hiatt and Virginia Belle Hiatt. Mr. Hiatt retired after more than 40 years as a truck driver, hauling U.S....
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