Michael Jonathan Lewis
Jun 7, 2025
Mr. Michael Jonathan “Jon” Lewis, 40, of Lowgap, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his home. Mr. Lewis was born February 8, 1985, in Surry County, to Michael Keith and Tammy King Lewis. A hardworking and dedicated man, Jon was the proud owner and operator of T and J Junk Removal, a business he built with grit, determination, and...
Jimmy Mack Long
Jun 6, 2025
Mr. Jimmy Mack Long, age 43, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1981 in Forsyth County to Patricia Newman Largen and the late Terry Long. Jimmy owned and operated Long Grain Woodworking and Cabinetry. Left to cherish his memory are his lifelong girlfriend, Cassie Leftwich and her son, Jagger; sister,...
Dalton Lee Derrow
May 30, 2025
Dalton Lee Derrow entered the world quickly and joyfully on February 15, 2025, in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Even in his earliest days, he was known for his radiant smile – smile so bright and contagious it brought light to everyone around him. His giggles filled every room with warmth and joy, and those cherished moments will forever remain in the hearts...
James Ray Sawyers
Jun 13, 2025
Mr. James Ray Sawyers, age 66, of Mount Airy, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation in Winston-Salem. He was born on April 23, 1958 in Surry County to the late Elbert Lee and Shirley Johnson Sawyers. Left to cherish his memory are a son, James Dean Sawyers; brother, Robert Lee Sawyers (Joanne); nieces,...
Ina Patricia "Maw Maw" Riddle
Jun 11, 2025
Mrs. Ina Patricia “Maw Maw” Riddle (née Felts-Boyer), age 81, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in Lowgap, North Carolina. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Ina lived a life rooted in faith, love, and service to others. Born on July 3, 1943, in Galax, Virginia, Ina was the daughter of Elizabeth Musser Boyer and Fred...
Ruth Elvera Beck Green
Jun 11, 2025
Mrs. Ruth Beck Green, age 91 of Mount Airy passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Green was born on November 1, 1933, in Hamilton County, Ohio to the late Julius and Evangeline Ungerbuehler Beck. Ruth grew up helping her father at...
Mary Lou Anders
Jun 11, 2025
Mrs. Mary Lou Anders passed away June 11, 2025 at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy, NC. She was born September 25, 1928 to Levi and Mary Hamm. She married her beloved husband on June 28, 1946. Born to this union were three sons, Billy Gene Anders of Lambsburg, VA , Barry Dewayne Anders of Mount Airy, Dicky Thomas Levi...
Sandy Vestal Hutchens, Jr.
Jun 10, 2025
Mr. Sandy Vestal Hutchens, Jr., 80 years old of Mount Airy, formerly of Los Angeles, CA passed away on June 10, 2025. He was born in Surry County, May 5, 1945, the son of the late Sandy Vestal Hutchens, Sr. and Frances Gwyn Hutchens. During his teen years he was a well-known lifeguard and swimming instructor at Mount Airy Country...
Robert "Jake" Junior Shelton
Jun 9, 2025
Robert “Jake” Junior Shelton, 75, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at his home with his loving wife by his side. Born September 15, 1949, in Surry County, to the late Johnny and Dorothy Wall Shelton. Jake worked for Pepsi-Cola for 40 years. After retiring from Pepsi, he worked for Surry County Schools as a bus...
Lena Madeline (Hodges) Young
Jun 8, 2025
Mrs. Lena “Madeline” Hodges Young, age 82, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Sunday night, June 8, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Mrs. Young was born on July 17, 1942, in Surry County, the last surviving child and only daughter of the late John Walter and Maude Bryant Hodges. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...
Bruce Roger Hawks
Jun 8, 2025
Bruce Roger Hawks went to his heavenly home Sunday June 8, 2025, with his wife, Shelby, of 56 years by his side. Bruce was born in Surry County on July 3, 1943, to the late John Jefferson Hawks and Cleo Golding Smith Hawks. Bruce trusted Christ as his savior at Dover Baptist at age seventeen. In his teens, Bruce picked...
Doris Thore Fawcett
Jun 8, 2025
Ms. Doris Lee Thore Fawcett, age 92, of Mount Airy, NC passed away June 8, 2025. Ms. Fawcett was born in Surry County, NC on February 25, 1933, to the late Geneva Wilson Thore and Claude W. Thore. She grew up and helped work on the family farm in the Beulah Community. She graduated from Beulah High School in 1951,...
Laura Arzona Frady
Jun 8, 2025
Laura Arzona Frady, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, June 8, 2025. She was born March 9, 1934 ,in Knobs Township, Yadkin County, North Carolina to Willie Gray and Rosabell Shoffner Hutchens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Frady, a grandson, Jamie Walker-Frady, a son-in-law, John Thomas Beane, Jr.,...
Clifford Robert Lawton, Sr.
Jun 8, 2025
Mr. Clifford Robert Lawton, Sr. age 95 of Cana, Virginia, passed away on Sunday morning, June 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lawton was born on February 8, 1930, in Cortland County, New York, to the late Sanford and Marie Howell Lawton. Clifford was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Mr. Lawton...
Juanita Ayers Marion
Jun 7, 2025
Mrs. Juanita Ayers Marion, 76, of Fancy Gap, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 7, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Marion was born March 25, 1949, in Carroll County, the daughter of the late Magaline Ayers Rigney. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Ellen Marion; a daughter...
Roger Ray Carter
Jun 6, 2025
Mr. Roger Ray Carter, age 69, of Pilot Mountain, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 6, 1956 in Surry County to the late Charlie and Thelma Simpson Carter. He was a loving brother who loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He especially loved carp fishing, before his declining health you could always...
Mark D. Combs
Jun 5, 2025
Mr. Mark D. Combs, age 65 of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Combs was born on July 26, 1959, in Surry County, to Shirley Martin Combs and the late Reverend Aaron Paul Combs. Mark was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed...
Johnny Ray Childress
Jun 4, 2025
Mr. Johnny Ray Childress, age 60, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born on December 22, 1964, in Surry County to Nancy Jenkins. He was proceeded in death by his stepdad, Chester Jenkins; his grandma, Edna Gladys Willard; and his uncles, Don Childress and Doug Childress. He was a loving husband,...
Sara Lee (Cockerham) Bryant
Jun 3, 2025
Mrs. Sarah Lee Cockerham Bryant, age 85 of Cana, Virginia passed away on Wednesday evening, June 3, 2025, at Hillsville Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Bryant was born May 30, 1940, in Surry County to the late Foley and Julia Myrtle Norman Cockerham. Sarah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who...
William Luckenbach Holcomb
Jun 3, 2025
Mr. William “Bill” Luckenbach Holcomb, 98, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Surry Community Health Center. Mr. Holcomb was born in his parents’ home on West Elm Street in Mount Airy on February 23, 1927, to Rachel Luckenbach and William Hugh Holcomb. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout, graduated from Mount Airy High...