Obituaries

Wanda Deatherage

Wanda Deatherage

Jun 26, 2026

Ms. Wanda Watson Deatherage, age 89, of Stuart, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, June 26, 2026, at Central Continuing Care. Ms. Deatherage was born in Patrick County, on March 31, 1937, to the late Jesse Watson and Vadie Lynch Watson. She was a loving wife, sibling, aunt, and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Bolick III

Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Bolick III

Jun 26, 2026

Mr. Benjamin Franklin “Frank” Bolick III, age 64, of Mount Airy passed away peacefully at his home on Friday June 26, 2026. He was born in Surry County on December 28, 1961, the son of the late Benjamin “ Ben” F. Bolick, Jr. and Frances Brintle Bolick. Frank grew up in the White Plains community and attended North Surry High...

Steve Franklin Pell

Steve Franklin Pell

Jun 25, 2026

Mr. Steve Franklin Pell, age 74, of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday evening, June 25, 2026. Mr. Pell was born in Surry County on June 12, 1952, to the late Elbert Pell and Katherine Pell. He was an electrician for many years. Mr. Pell was a very faithful member of New Bethel Baptist Church (Dobson) for over 50 years,...

Deborah Lee Deadmond

Deborah Lee Deadmond

Jun 25, 2026

Deborah Lee Sebree Deadmond, age 61, passed away peacefully at her home in Collinsville, Virginia on June 25, 2026, finding ultimate healing after a courageous 16-year battle with cancer.

Born on June 27, 1964, in Clinton, Oklahoma, Debbie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Deadmond; her father, Lee Sebree; her grandson, Tucker Morgan; siblings Eddie Sebree, Sandra Rex, and...

Raymond Bracky Rogers

Raymond Bracky Rogers

Jun 24, 2026

Mr. Raymond Bracky Rogers, 90, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Mr. Rogers was born July 12, 1935, in Surry County, the oldest of three children born to the late Raymond L. and Mayno Carter Rogers. A proud graduate of Beulah High School, Class of 1954, Bracky...

Richard Leo Henderson

Richard Leo Henderson

Jun 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of Richard Leo Henderson

Richard Leo Henderson, 78, of Vincennes, Indiana, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, leaving behind a legacy of courage, honor, faith, and unwavering love for his family.

Born to Thomas Robert Henderson and Norma Jean Henderson, Richard was a devoted son, a beloved brother to Ronald Henderson, a proud father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...

Sybil Ann Inman

Sybil Ann Inman

Jun 23, 2026

Mrs. Sybil Ann George Inman, age 81, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Inman was born on November 18, 1944, in Stokes County, to the late Harold Claude George, Sr. and Maxie Lee Gates George. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend, who will be deeply missed by all...

Peggy Louise Chandler Webb

Peggy Louise Chandler Webb

Jun 22, 2026

Ms. Peggy Louise Chandler Webb, 83 of Mount Airy, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson with family by her side. Born in Surry County to the late Louis and Lillie Mathis Chandler on March 14, 1943. Mrs. Webb worked many years at the Mount Airy News. She was a loving...

Buddy Moricle

Buddy Moricle

Jun 22, 2026

Buddy Moricle, age 72 of Woolwine, VA passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 22, 2026. He was born in Patrick County on August 15, 1953 to the late Lane Akers Moricle, Sr. and Josephine Hall Moricle. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Lynette M. Morrison and a brother, Butch Moricle.

He...

Thomas James Stone

Thomas James Stone

Jun 22, 2026

This obituary is posted on Moody Funeral Service Inc. website as a courtesy for Johnson Funeral Service. All services will be handled by them.

Mr. Thomas James Stone, age 77, of Jonesville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday June 22, 2026.Mr. Stone was born on December 27, 1948 in Surry County to the late...

Bonnie Sue (Taylor) Tolbert

Bonnie Sue (Taylor) Tolbert

Jun 22, 2026

Mrs. Bonnie Sue Taylor Tolbert, age 84, of Mount Airy entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Hospice Home in Dobson surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Tolbert was born on June 6, 1942, in Surry County to the late Charlie and Myrtle Taylor Taylor. Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Matthew Skyler Vindich

Matthew Skyler Vindich

Jun 21, 2026

Mr. Matthew Skyler Vindich, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2026, in Surry County, NC. Mr. Vindich was born on January 1, 1998, to the late Jason Richard Vindich and Mary Frances Atkins Vindich. Mr. Vindich was a graduate of Mount Airy High School. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,...

Linda Gail Lowe Smith

Linda Gail Lowe Smith

Jun 21, 2026

Ms. Linda Gail Lowe Smith, 83, of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Twelve Oaks Assisted Living Facility after a long illness. Ms. Smith was born on October 17, 1942, in Surry County, to the late Warren Kirk and Minnie Aylene Arrington Lowe. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who will surely be missed by...

Waymond Phillip Dawson, Sr.

Waymond Phillip Dawson, Sr.

Jun 21, 2026

Mr. Waymond Phillip Dawson, Sr., 84 of Cana, VA, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was born in Carroll County, VA, November 11, 1941, to the late William “Will” Arlis Dawson and Stella “Iris” Leonard Dawson. Waymond was known in various roles and a man of strong work ethics. He loved people and strived to...

Billy Spencer Freeman

Billy Spencer Freeman

Jun 20, 2026

Mr. Billy “Spencer” Freeman, age 42, of Mount Airy, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026. Spencer was born in Surry County on September 22, 1983, to the late Billy Gray Freeman and Kathryn “Kathy” Lynn Barnes Gwyn. He was a self-employed mechanic by trade. Family was very important to him, his kids was his pride and joy, and meant the...

Casey Leigh Snow Vernon

Casey Leigh Snow Vernon

Jun 20, 2026

Casey Leigh Snow Vernon, 43, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away June 20, 2026. Born in Richmond, Virginia to Gary Lynn Snow, and Sandra Green Snow. To know her was to know kindness. She was a truly selfless person who always saw the good in others, offering grace, compassion, and understanding to everyone she met. Her love for animals reflected...

Brenda Sue Bowman

Brenda Sue Bowman

Jun 20, 2026

Brenda Sue Stevens Bowman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at Mountain Valley Hospice in Dobson, North Carolina.

Born in Patrick County, Virginia, to the late Minnie Mae Thompson Stevens and Johnny Garfield Stevens, Brenda later made Surry County, North Carolina, her home. She was known for her kind heart, strong faith, and lifelong dedication...

Judy Ann Goad Hornak

Judy Ann Goad Hornak

Jun 19, 2026

Mrs. Judy Ann Goad Hornak, age 78 of Mount Airy, entered into eternal rest following a brief illness on June 19, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital with her husband Daniel at her side. Mrs. Hornak was born in Radford, Virginia to the late Senior Rector and Francies Elizabeth Cooper Goad. Judy was a loving wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,...

Brenda Gail Dollyhigh Hooker

Brenda Gail Dollyhigh Hooker

Jun 19, 2026

Mrs. Brenda Gail Dollyhigh Hooker, age 83, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on December 25, 1942 in Surry County to the late Odis and Margaret Thomas Dollyhigh. She was a loving caregiver for her mother for many years. She also loved gardening,...

Baby Girl Skyler London Wall

Baby Girl Skyler London Wall

Jun 18, 2026

Baby girl, Skyler London Wall, born on May 24, 2026, age 25 days, daughter of Joshua and Samantha Jones Wall, passed away on June 18, 2026 at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. Skyler is survived by her parents, Joshua and Samantha Wall; maternal grandparents, Sammy and Gaye Jones; paternal grandmother; Kathy Wall; paternal great-grandmother, Jennie Lee...