Obituaries
Raymond Elbert Eaton, Jr.
Nov 3, 2026
Mr. Raymond Elbert Eaton, Jr. age 85 of Mount Airy, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Eaton was born on April 27, 1941, in Surry County to the late Raymond Elbert Eaton, Sr and Violet Rose Lottie Jenkinson Eaton. Raymond was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...
Denver Ray Nance
Nov 2, 2026
On November 3, 2026, family and friends said goodbye to Ray Nance, but they celebrate a life exceptionally well lived. Ray's eighty years were filled with service to his country, hard work, devotion to his family, faith in Jesus Christ, and a genuine love for people. Though he will be deeply missed, the lessons he taught, the stories he shared,...
Ronnie Dwayne Hull
Nov 1, 2026
Mr. Ronnie Dwayne Hull, 66, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 1, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Hull was born March 14, 1960, in Surry County, one of eleven children born to the late Edd and Alpha Hicks Hull. Ronnie was a simple, hardworking man who took pride in an honest day’s work,...
John David "Toby" Pack
Nov 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, John "Toby" David Pack, age 68, of Mount Airy, who passed away on November 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. On November 1, 2026, his earthly journey came to an end as he entered his eternal resting place. Though our hearts are...
Calvin "Sam" Margin Rorrer
Nov 1, 2026
Mr. Calvin “Sam” Margin Rorrer, age 90 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Patrick County on April 30, 1936 to the late Freddie C. and Fannie Lawless Rorrer. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rorrer was preceded in death by a daughter, Lorie Rorrer Jones; one sister, Hortense Crawford;...
Brenda Kaye Overby Smith
Nov 1, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Kaye Overby Smith, age 84, of Dobson, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 27, 1942, in Surry County, to the late Clyde Taft Overby and the late Mary Willard Overby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, William “Bill”...
Debra Holder Walker
Oct 31, 2026
Mrs. Debra Holder Walker, age 65, of Lowgap, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on January 23, 1961 in Waco, Texas to Doris Bush Holder and the late Donald L. Holder. Debra will be missed tremendously and leaves a big hole in the hearts of her...
Margie Irene (Melton) Utt
Oct 31, 2026
Margie Irene Utt, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, peacefully departed this life on October 31, 2026, at the Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, North Carolina. Born on October 19, 1938, in Fancy Gap, Virginia, Irene was the cherished daughter of Harvey Jeff and Mary Lee Melton. Her life was a testament to kindness, faith, and family devotion, leaving...
Jimmie Vestal Robertson
Oct 31, 2026
Mr. Jimmie Vestal “Papa” Robertson, 79 of Lowgap, NC, passed away at his home Saturday morning, October 31, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Carroll County, March 20, 1947, to the late Husie Anderson “Ann” Robertson and Ossie Viola Tolbert Robertson. He was the owner of Foothills Evergreen, Inc. and was of the Baptist Faith. Left...
Ralph Joseph Benge Sr.
Oct 31, 2026
Mr. Ralph Joseph Benge Sr., age 88, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 5, 1938, in Yadkin County to the late Hugh and Dorothy Collins Benge. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Mr. Benge will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by...
Geneva Bledsoe Bullin Mabe
Oct 30, 2026
Geneva Bledsoe Bullin Mabe joined her Heavenly Father and loved ones on\Friday, October 30, 2026.
Geneva was born on May 31,1930 to the late Tommy Preston Bledsoe and
Anna Edmonds Bledsoe. She was also preceded in death by her beloved
grandson, Jason Huffman, her husband, Howard Bullin and all of her dear
brothers and sisters: Roger(Betty)Bledsoe, Monroe(Vera)Bledsoe,
Pansy(Joel)Moore, Vera Smitherman, Mae(Ellis)Crissman and several dear
nieces and...
Ethel Elaine Mabe Dishman
Oct 30, 2026
Mrs. Ethel Elaine Mabe Dishman, age 82, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at King Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 20, 1944, in Patrick County to the late Charlie and Monie Bowman Mabe. She is survived by her children, Edward Dishman and Steve Allen Dishman; grandchildren, Donnie Dishman Jr., Michael Dishman, Santana...
Karl Bernhard Linden
Oct 29, 2026
Karl Bernhard Linden, 35, died Thursday, October 29, 2026, following a traffic accident.
Karl is survived by his mother, Julie Linden; his father, Derek Linden; and his sister, Lara Linden-High, her husband Adrian, and their four children. He is also survived by Julie’s husband, Bill Grazulis, and his son Jeff; Derek’s wife, Mary Ann Shaw, and her daughters Madeline and Olivia;...
Mary Sue McBride Burkhart
Oct 29, 2026
Mrs. Mary Sue McBride Burkhart, age 77, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at her home. She was born on May 18, 1949 in Surry County to the late Joe and Myrtle Hawks McBride. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and cherished friend, was a blessing to everyone fortunate enough to know her....
Helen Louise (Edwards) Pippin
Oct 28, 2026
Mrs. Helen Louise Edwards Pippin, age 84 of Mount Airy, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at her home after a long battle of dementia. Mrs. Pippin was born on June 18, 1942, in Surry County to the late Howard Columbus Edwards and Della Bowman Edwards Shumate. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and...
Joyce Ann (Dickerson) Simmons
Oct 28, 2026
Mrs. Joyce “Joycee” Ann Dickerson Simmons, age 75 of Pilot Mountain, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Simmons was born on December 19, 1950, in Surry County to the late Jack Donald and Peggy Nancy Hiatt Dickerson. Joyce was a loving wife, mother,...
Lois Lee Fowler Spicer
Oct 28, 2026
Mrs. Lois Lee Fowler Spicer, age 90, of Dobson, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Spicer was born August 26, 1936, in Surry County, to the late Robert Lee Fowler and the late Ada Susan Walker Fowler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Nicky Ray Nichols
Oct 27, 2026
Nicky Ray Nichols, 72, of Elkin, North Carolina passed away at Novant Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina of a heart attack on October 27, 2026. Nicky was born in Surry County, North Carolina on February 9, 1954, to the late Alonzo Hardin and Ella Mae Nichols. Nicky graduated from Surry Central High School and Forsyth Tech College as a welder...
Woodrow Josh Craddock, Jr.
Oct 26, 2026
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The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
Please see the updated obituary below for additional information.
Mr. Woodrow Josh “Butch” Craddock, Jr., 74, of Dobson, passed away Monday afternoon, October 26, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Craddock was born June 15, 1952, in Rockingham County, one of three children...
Terry Lee Newman
Oct 26, 2026
Mr. Terry Lee Newman, 78, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, October 26, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Terry was born on October 21, 1948, in Surry County. He worked with A&W and WLA Trucking for many years. He enjoyed watching drag racing and going to the track, his favorite thing was attending Family...
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