Obituaries
Herbert A. Mason
Oct 7, 2026
To those who knew and loved him, Herbert A. Mason was so much more than the things he accomplished. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend – a strong-willed man with a generous heart, a good sense of humor, and a knack for making people feel welcome. He worked hard, loved deeply, and found joy in family, friendships,...
Master Christopher William Norman
Oct 4, 2026
Master Christopher William Norman entered the gates of Heaven on October 4, 2026. He was the sixth child of Alexander “Alex” Phillip Norman and Chastiny Renea Norman of Ararat, NC. Christopher now joins his big brother, Oliver “Ollie” Thomas Norman and his big sister, Eliose Mae Norman. Christopher is also survived by his siblings, Lillian, Clara, and Henry; his maternal...
Cheryl Ann Creed
Oct 8, 2026
Ms. Cheryl Ann Creed, 67, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday evening, October 8, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem.
Ms. Creed was born November 19, 1958, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late Clayton Roscoe and Rosemary Emilie Storz Creed.
Cheryl spent several years in Detroit before moving to Ottawa Lake, MI, where she graduated as a...
Woltz "Gray" Atkins
Oct 14, 2026
Woltz “Gray” Atkins, 86, of Dobson, North Carolina peacefully went to be with his Lord and Saviour, with his family by his side, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, after a short illness. Born July 20, 1940, in Surry County to the late Robert Woltz and Vena Lowe Atkins. A devoted Christian, Gray lived his life with a humble heart, a servant’s...
Dwight Porter Tuttle
Oct 13, 2026
Mr. Dwight Porter Tuttle, age 92, of Pilot Mountain passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2026 in Catawba County. Born December 27, 1933, Mr. Tuttle was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Judson and Bessie Adkins Tuttle. Mr. Tuttle was a proud member of the United States Army, where he earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Good...
Barbara Kay (Hiatt) King
Oct 13, 2026
Ms. Barbara Kay Hiatt King, age 73, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson surrounded by her loving family. Ms. King was born on February 20, 1953, in Surry County to the late William Franklin and Zelma Katrina Adams Hiatt. Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, great-aunt,...
Nelson Jones Sowers
Oct 12, 2026
Mr. Nelson Jones Sowers, age 87 of Stuart, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026 at his home. He was born in Carroll County on May 7, 1939, to the late Cana Nelson Sowers and Sena Worrell Sowers. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sowers was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Nelson Sowers; three sisters, Norma Sowers, Jessie Puckett...
Linda Sue Smith Ayers
Oct 12, 2026
Mrs. Linda Sue Smith Ayers, 83, of Mount Airy, passed away early Monday morning, October 12, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital. Mrs. Ayers was born August 5, 1943, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Jessie Lee and Elizabeth Sue Smith Smith. Linda worked at Spencer’s Inc. for many years and was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church....
Andrew Ray Bryant
Oct 11, 2026
Mr. Andrew Ray Bryant, age 79, of Elon, formally of Cana, Virginia, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro. Mr. Bryant was born December 13, 1946, in Carroll County “Coal Creek”, to the late Early Bryant and Margie Galyean Bryant. Ray was a hardworking man who took pride in providing for his family and loved...
Walter Marion Gunter
Oct 11, 2026
Mr. Walter Marion Gunter, age 86 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on March 3, 1940, to the late Howard and Ruth Adams Gunter. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gunter was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Bruce Gunter (Thelma). He faithfully served in the United...
Judy Hardy Brintle
Oct 9, 2026
Judy Hardy Brintle, 85, passed away October 9, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born June 9, 1941, to the late James Harbour and Martha Columbia Hardy. Judy was a member of Redeeming Grace Baptist Church and faithful servant of God. She was a hard worker and dedicated caretaker. For more than 40 years she worked in the medical field...
Thurmond Franklin Cook
Oct 9, 2026
THURMOND FRANKLIN COOK
January 28, 1941 - October 9, 2026
Mr. Thurmond Franklin Cook, age 85, of Pilot Mountain, passed away on October 9, 2026 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy. He was born on January 28, 1941, in Surry County, North Carolina, to the late Alfred and Lillian Cook. Thurmond was known for his sense of humor and for being...
Jewel Arlene Hiatt Johnson
Oct 9, 2026
Mrs. Jewel Arlene Hiatt Johnson, age 75, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 9, 2026, at Central Continuing Care. Mrs. Johnson was born April 10, 1951, in Carroll County, to the late Posey Lester Hiatt and Cassie Williams Hiatt. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who will be deeply missed by who knew her....
Kent Roberson Leonard
Oct 8, 2026
Mr. Kent Roberson Leonard, age 70, of Mount Airy passed away on October 8, 2026. He was born in Mount Airy on July 19, 1956, to the parents of Wallace Walker Leonard and Betty Jo Roberson. He was preceded in death by his parents, also one brother Greg Leonard. He is survived by his siblings, Byron Leonard, Marena James, and...
Coy Dean Bowman
Oct 8, 2026
Mr. Coy Dean Bowman, 89, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Surry Community Health Center by Harborview. Mr. Bowman was born July 25, 1937, in Surry County, the son of the late Virgil Turner and Gracie Melissa Goins Bowman. Coy proudly served his country in the United States Army and worked for many years at L.S....
Glinda Ilene Smith Owens
Oct 8, 2026
Mrs. Glinda Ilene Smith Owens, 77 of Ararat, VA, passed away early Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital. She was born in Patrick County, Virginia, March 11, 1949, to Iris Louise Willard Smith and the late Walter Preston Smith. She was a member of Unity Presbyterian Church and loved to watch cooking shows. Granny loved to spend...
Saul Daniel Larraga
Oct 7, 2026
Mr. Saul Daniel Larraga, age 23, of Mount Airy, passed away tragically on Wednesday October 7, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Mr. Larraga was born in Surry County on October 12, 2002, to Mr. and the late Mrs. Raul Larraga Chaves and Reyna Arve Urquiza. Mr. Larraga was a stone worker and took great...
Barry Allan Hill
Oct 7, 2026
Mr. Barry Allan Hill, age 76 of Stuart, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born in Patrick County to the late William Lowell Hill and Mamie Ruth Anderson Hill.
He was a lifelong farmer who was a loving husband and father.
He is survived by his wife of two years...
James William "Sonny" Branch Jr.
Oct 6, 2026
James William “Sonny” Branch, Jr., 64, of Walnut Cove, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Sonny was born May 19, 1962, the eldest of three sons born to the late James William “J.W.” Branch, Sr., and Joan McQuinn Branch.
Sonny retired from TE Connectivity after many years of service as a tool-and-die maker. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Brenda Sue Turner
Oct 6, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Sue Turner, age 73 of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. She was born in Meadows of Dan on September 28, 1953, to the late Glenn Ellis Turner and Margaret Wood Turner. Brenda found great joy in the simple things that made life special. She...
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