Obituaries
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...
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...
John Johnson Sanders, Jr.
Oct 26, 2026
John Johnson Sanders, Jr.
January 14, 1942 – October 26, 2026
Mount Airy, North Carolina
John Johnson Sanders, Jr., affectionately known as “Johnny,” of Mount Airy, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, at the age of 84. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, successful businessman, accomplished athlete, and respected member of the community, Johnny lived a life filled with family, friendships,...
Thelma Mae Lawson
Oct 26, 2026
Ms. Thelma Mae Lawson, age 78 of Stuart, VA passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2026 at the SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville, NC. She was born in Patrick County on March 3, 1948 to William David Lawson and Nannie Woods Lawson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Bobby Lawson, Richard Lawson,...
Sherman Scott "Scotty" Marion
Oct 25, 2026
Mr. Sherman Scott “Scotty” Marion age 65 of Shoals, NC at the foot of the mountain, passed away on October 25, 2026, at Duke Medical Center. He was born in Forsyth County on August 4, 1961, to the son of the late Charlie and Flo Wood Marion. Scotty grew up in the Shoals community working on a tobacco farm with...
Shirley Faye Montgomery Stevens
Oct 25, 2026
Shirley M. Stevens, age 81, of Pilot Mountain, NC, passed away on October 25, 2026, after an extended illness. She was born on October 12, 1945, in Surry County, NC to the late Ernest Lee Montgomery and the late Nancy Viola Beck Montgomery. Shirley graduated from North Stokes High School in 1965 and married her husband, the late James Robert...
Annie Ruth Essick Gordon
Oct 24, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved, Annie Ruth Essick Gordon, who left this world on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Annie Ruth was born on July 29, 1938, in the serene town of Pilot Mountain, to loving parents, Johnnie and Hazel Smith Essick. Annie Ruth’s journey...
Larry Eugene Moore
Oct 23, 2026
Mr. Larry Eugene Moore, age 75, of Mount Airy, passed away on Friday October 23, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born April 4, 1951 to the late Eugene Rufus and Betty Lou Wright Moore, Mr. Moore was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will truly be missed by all who knew him. Larry retired from Quality...
Wade Marvin Galyean
Oct 23, 2026
Wade Marvin Galyean, 80, of Mount Airy, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Dunmore Plantation on October 23, 2026. Born July 1, 1946, in Surry County to the late Osby and Amy Hodges Galyean. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, fisherman, and hunter. He was also a beloved uncle and friend to many. A faithful member of Amazing Grace Baptist...
Bobby Josiah Needham
Oct 23, 2026
Mr. Bobby Josiah Needham, 91, of Pilot Mountain, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 23, 2026. He was born March 7, 1935, in Surry County, the son of the late Bart and Myrtle Needham. Mr. Needham was a longtime farmer and home builder who built homes for many families throughout the Pilot Mountain area. He was member...
Rebecca Rosetta Smith
Oct 22, 2026
Rebecca Rosetta Smith, 73, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Born on December 31, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Charles Arnold Smith and Beulah Boyd Smith of Cana, Virginia.
A 1971 graduate of Carroll County High School, Rebecca attended Surry Community College before earning her Bachelor of Science and Master's degrees in Marketing and Education from Virginia...
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