Obituaries
Douglas Edgar Nichols
Sep 29, 2026
Mr. Douglas Edgar “Doug” Nichols, 90, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and was reunited with his beloved wife, Mrs. Anita Ray Massey Nichols, who preceded him in death on April 11, 2025.
Mr. Nichols was born August 23, 1936, in Surry County, the younger of two children born to the late Romey Lee and Monella...
Robert Terry Smith, Jr.
Sep 29, 2026
Mr. Robert Terry Smith, Jr., 89 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday September 29, 2026, with his loved ones by his side. He was born in Surry County on August 30, 1937, to the late Robert Terry “Bob” Smith, Sr. and Martha Frances Matthews Smith. Terry was a retired brick mason and proudly served our...
David Keith Hawley
Sep 28, 2026
Mr. David Keith Hawley, 78, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, September 28, 2026, at Central Continuing Care.
Mr. Hawley was born August 3, 1948, in Harnett County, one of three children born to the late Ollin David and Christine Parker Hawley. David proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was...
Winifred "Jackie" (Golding) Cooke
Sep 28, 2026
Mrs. Winifred “Jackie” Golding Cooke, age 97, of Westfield, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her daughter’s home. Mrs. Cooke was born on December 14, 1928, in Surry County, to the late Clay William Golding and Essie Mae Collins Golding. Jackie lived a long and adventurous life, filled...
Larry Hobert Anderson
Sep 28, 2026
Mr. Larry Hobert Anderson, age 84, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at his home. He was born on November 28, 1941 in Patrick County to the late Hobert James and Hope Rachel Anderson. Larry proudly served our country in the United Staes Air Force which included a tour of duty in Vietnam. After being honorably...
Glenn Edward Foley
Sep 27, 2026
Mr. Glenn Edward Foley, age 92 of Stuart, Virginia passed away at the Blue Ridge Therapy Connection on Sunday, September 27, 2026. He was born in Patrick County on March 10, 1934, to the late Richard Amos Foley and Cora Lee Cockram Foley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joan Forbes. Glenn attended...
Norma Carol "Jack" Simons Haynes
Sep 27, 2026
Ms. Norma Carol “Jack” Simons Haynes, age 81, of Mount Airy, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 27, 2026. She was born April 19, 1945, in Carroll County Virginia, to the late Ralph Simons and the late Irene Wood Simons. Ms. Haynes was a loving mother, nanny, sister and friend to all she met. She retired from Renfro...
Paul Holt
Sep 26, 2026
Paul “Papa Paul” Holt, age 80 of Stuart, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on February 11, 1946, to the late Edd and Delcie Holt. In addition to his parents, Mr. Holt was preceded in death by an infant son, Steven Paul Holt; a sister, Helen Shelton; and a brother, Willie...
Evelyn Martin Hazelwood
Sep 25, 2026
Evelyn Martin Hazelwood, age 84 of Stuart, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026, at her home. She was born in Patrick County on January 29, 1942, to the late William Beamer Martin and Virginia Otra Roberts Martin. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hazelwood was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hazelwood; special friend, Manard Manning; two brothers, Elbert...
Gregory Mills Willis
Sep 25, 2026
Mr. Gregory Mills Willis, age 68, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on September 25, 2026, at First Health Hospice House in West End, North Carolina.
Greg was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, on November 17, 1957, the son of the late Lewis McClellan “Mac” Willis and Gloria Mills Willis. He was a graduate of Mount Airy High School and...
James Andrew Edwards
Sep 25, 2026
Mr. James Andrew Edwards, 84, of Mt. Airy, passed away Friday morning, September 25, 2026, at Lexington Health Care Center. Mr. Edwards was born May 25, 1942, in Carrol County to the late Isaac and Elizabeth Hawks Edwards. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will surely be missed by all who knew him. Left to cherish his...
Brian Dennis Marion
Sep 24, 2026
Brian Dennis Marion, 57, passed away on September 24 in Johnson City, Tennessee. Born on February 25, 1969, in Burbank, California, Brian lived a life defined by adventure, friendship, and a deep love for his family. His warm spirit, generous heart, and ability to connect with people wherever he went left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Brian...
Melissa Dawn Branch
Sep 24, 2026
Melissa Dawn Branch, age 58 of Ararat passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1968 in Patrick County to Howard “Bull” Melvin Branch and Linda Fay Rorrer. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Branch.
Melissa is survived by her mother, Linda Faye Rorrer; two sons, Kenley Haynes...
Steven Ross Davis
Sep 24, 2026
Mr. Steven Ross Davis, age 67 of Stuart, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born on November 22, 1958 in Polk County, IA to Kermit Ross Davis and Bonnie Lou Overton Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister,...
Judy Wilmoth Melton
Sep 24, 2026
Judy Wilmoth Melton, 84, of Elkin, North Carolina passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Born July 8, 1942, in Surry County to the late John Henry and Frances Callahan Wilmoth. Judy was a faithful Christian and member of Gum Orchard Baptist Church where she served as piano player for 49 years. She...
Ernest Grey Lawrence
Sep 24, 2026
Mr. Ernest Grey Lawrence, Sr., age 98, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 26, 1928, in Surry County, to the late Henry Clay Lawrence III and the late Mae Smith Lawrence. Left to cherish his memories are his children and their spouses, Ernest “Ernie” Grey...
Zeferino "Safo" Ortiz
Sep 23, 2026
Mr. Zeferino Ortiz Ocampo “Safo”, age 58 of Meadows of Dan, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at SOVAH Hospital in Martinsville. He was born in Zucualpan, Morelos, Mexico on March 26, 1968, to the late Carmelo Ortiz and Oieta Ocampo Ortiz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by on brother Simon Ortiz. Safo...
Lewis Joesph "Joe" Hallford
Sep 23, 2026
Lewis Joesph Hallford (Joe), 86, went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2026. He was a loving husband to Kathleen for 64 years. Joe was a Detective Lieutenant for Panama City Police Department in Florida. He retired and moved to Mount Airy, NC in 2000 to help work for the Easter Gospel Group. He is survived by his...
Jared Cole Tickle
Sep 23, 2026
Mr. Jared Cole Tickle, age 26, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Surry County on January 9, 2000, to Happi Coleman and Brian Tickle. Mr. Tickle “Bedroom Shredder” known by many as an avid guitar player was a loving husband, son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend, who will be deeply...
Ted Lynn Stanley
Sep 23, 2026
Mr. Ted Lynn Stanley, age 86, of Dobson, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Central Continuing Care, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 30, 1940, in Surry County, to the late Irvin Stanley and the late Ina Key Stanley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois Ann Doby...
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