Obituaries
Johnny William Ashburn
Apr 1, 2026
Mr. Johnny William Ashburn, age 71 of Pilot Mountain, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Ashburn was born on May 1, 1954, in Surry County to the late Marvin and Lucy Lillian Haynes Ashburn. Johnny was a loving husband, godfather, god grandfather, brother, and friend. He will...
Timothy Wayne Oakley
Apr 1, 2026
Mr. Timothy Wayne Oakley, age 45, of Cana, Virginia, passed away at his residence Wednesday morning, April 1, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Forsyth County on July 3, 1980, to Timothy Paul Jarrell and Denise Elaine Oakley Jarrell. Timothy was a loving father, brother, son, and friend, who will be deeply missed by...
Mary Anne Golding Tate
Mar 31, 2026
Ms. Mary Anne Golding Tate, 66, of Fancy Gap, VA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem. Ms. Tate was born July 7, 1959, in Surry County, to Clara Grimes Golding and the late Clay Golding. A hardworking and dedicated woman, Mary Anne spent 30 years faithfully employed with Spencer’s...
Donald "Wimpy" Lyndell Nowlin
Mar 30, 2026
Donald “Wimpy” Lyndell Nowlin, age 62 of Woolwine, VA went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, March 30, 2026. He was born in Patrick County on March 2, 1964, to James Donald Nowlin and Gladys Moore Nowlin. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Chevondia Gail Nowlin; grandparents, Sam and Mabel...
Joyce Hardy Scott
Mar 30, 2026
Joyce Hardy Scott, 80, of Siloam, North Carolina passed away March 30, 2026, at The Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Born July 25, 1945, to the late Cecil Eugene Hardy and the late Norma Mooney Hardy. Joyce worked as a farmer. In addition to farming, she was a devoted homemaker, avid lawn mower and gardener, and dedicated spoiler of...
Rita Carol (Coe) Leftwich
Mar 30, 2026
Mrs. Rita Carol Coe Leftwich, age 88 of Cana, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Leftwich was born on December 12, 1937, in Surry County to the late Brady Elmer and Florence Ethel Moore Coe. Rita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved...
Linda Sue Lawson
Mar 29, 2026
Ms. Linda Sue Lawson, age 85 of Stuart, Virginia passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born in Beckley, West Virginia, on September 25, 1940, to the late Frank Clyde Lawson and Virginia Beulah Shepard Lawson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three siblings, Lester Dean Lawson, Virgil Lee...
John Franklin Clark
Mar 29, 2026
Mr. John Franklin Clark, age 89, of Stuart, Virginia, passed away at Stanleytown Health & Rehab on March 29, 2026. He was born on August 17, 1936, to the late Harry Thomas Clark and Sallie Elizabeth Ayers Clark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Robert G. “Bobby” Clark, Louise Clark Robertson, Edwin Clark,...
Jeffery "Jeff" Audion Boger
Mar 29, 2026
Mr. Jeffery “Jeff” Audion Boger, age 58, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home with his loving family by his side. Mr. Boger was born in Forsyth County on June 22, 1967, to the late Robert Boger and Barbara Woodleaff Boger. He was a loving husband, brother, and friend, who...
Faye Vernon Moore
Mar 28, 2026
Faye Vernon Moore, 78, of Mount Airy, North Carolina passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Born December 30, 1947, in Surry County to late Willie and Evelyn Bryant Vernon. Faye served her community as a hairdresser for 56 years. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Faye had such...
Jerry Alan Allred
Mar 28, 2026
Mr. Jerry Alan Allred, age 80, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy after a long illness. He was born on March 15, 1946 in Surry County to the late Albert “Bud” Allred and the late Lavis Jackson Allred Beamer. Mr. Allred retired from Westinghouse and later from Cook Medical....
Melissa Ann Salmons Rorrer
Mar 27, 2026
Melissa Ann Rorrer, age 50, of Woolwine, Virginia, passed away on March 27, 2026. She was born on October 23, 1975, in Manassas, Virginia, to Darriel and Jean Salmons. Melissa was known for her courageous spirit and unwavering strength. A true warrior, she faced life’s challenges with grace and determination. She had a bubbly personality and a heart that welcomed...
Gene Scearce
Mar 27, 2026
Gene Scearce, age 80, of Patrick Springs, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 27, 2026. He was born in Danville, VA on July 17, 1945, to the late Emory C. Scearce and Pauline Williams Scearce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby and Johnny Scearce.
He loved God and loved his...
Annalee Banks Shelor
Mar 27, 2026
Annalee Banks Shelor passed away March 27, 2026 at the age of 94. Annalee was born on January 4, 1932 in Floyd County to the late Oneida and T. H. Banks and was the eldest of 7. In addition to her parents Annalee was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Shelor; a granddaughter, Kendra Shelor; sisters and brothers-in-laws, Bonnie...
Amy Annette Atkins Marshall
Mar 27, 2026
Mrs. Amy Anette Atkins Marshall, age 54, of Ararat, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on February 15, 1972 in Surry County to Jane Badgett Vernon and the late George Atkins. Mrs. Marshall worked for many years at BB& T. She was a loving wife, mother,...
H. Lamar Owens
Mar 26, 2026
H. Lamar Owens, age 87 of Forest, VA passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Patrick County on February 27, 1939, to Guy Lamar Owens and Emogene Hughes Owens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marilee Janelle Owens Schmidt; two brothers, Jeffrey LeRoy Owens, S....
Vickie Dora Moss Matthews
Mar 26, 2026
Mrs. Vickie Dora Moss Matthews, 69 of Winston-Salem, passed away at her home on Thursday evening, March 26, 2026. She was born June 17, 1956, in Surry County to the late William Edgar Moss and Dora Bell Phillips Moss. She was a retired CNA after many years of dedicated work. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 50...
Laurie Elizabeth McGee
Mar 26, 2026
Miss Laurie Elizabeth McGee, 63, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Surry Community Health Center by Harborview. Miss McGee was born July 30, 1962, in Surry County, to the late Edward Lee McGee, Jr. and Sarah Hegler McGee. She was a 1980 graduate of Mount Airy High School and later earned her Bachelor of...
Wendell "Wimp" Lee Fleming
Mar 26, 2026
Mr. Wendell “Wimp” Lee Fleming, age 70, of Mount Airy, passed away early Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, at his residence. Wimp as known by many was born in Surry County on July 11, 1955, to Wilma Bowman Fleming and the late Otis Burl Fleming. He was a loving father, grandfather, son, and sibling, who will be deeply missed by...
Donald Reid Steele
Mar 25, 2026
Mr. Donald Reid Steele, age 93, of Clemmons, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1932, in Surry County, to the late Porter Weldon and Lucy Stanley Steele. Don, as known by many retired from Uarco Business Equipment, but his heart was always at the Steele Family Farm which...
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