Obituaries

Baby Dawson Joe Wall

Baby Dawson Joe Wall

Apr 7, 2026

Baby Dawson Joe Wall entered into eternal rest on April 7 , 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born in the arms of Jesus in Forsyth County on April 7, 2026, to Austin Wall and Addison Grace Collins. Surviving are his parents, Austin Wall and Addison Collins; brother, Ryker James Wall; maternal grandmother, Misty Collins; paternal...

Olivia Yvette Knott

Olivia Yvette Knott

Apr 12, 2026

Miss Olivia Yvette Knott, age 12, of Ararat, North Carolina entered eternal rest unexpectantly on April 12, 2026. Miss Knott was born on January 30, 2014, in Forsyth County to Tabatha Hope Key and Garrett Tyler Knott. A celebration of Olivia’s precious life will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mount Airy Wesleyan Church in Mount...

Katherine Morrison Mize

Katherine Morrison Mize

Apr 1, 2026

Mrs. Katherine Morrison Mize, age 99 of Stuart, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Stuart Community Hospital. She was born in Patrick County, where she lived her entire life, on February 22, 1927, to the late John Albert Scottt, Sr. and Cora Chaney Scott. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mize was preceded in death by her first...

John Levi Garris

John Levi Garris

Apr 18, 2026

A complete obituary will be published as soon as it is available.

Frances Hill Beasley

Frances Hill Beasley

Apr 18, 2026

Ms. Frances Hill Beasley, age 83 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart. She was born in Patrick County on October 20, 1942, to the late Buford Allen Hill and Emma Hopkins Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Debora Beasley Thompson. Frances...

Doyle Lane Underwood

Doyle Lane Underwood

Apr 18, 2026

Doyle Lane Underwood, 60, of Woolwine, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina on Saturday, April 18, 2026, after battling pancreatic cancer.

Doyle was born on January 4, 1966, to the late Gilbert and Estelle Underwood and grew up in Bassett. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Darlene Roop,...

Shelby Jean Wood

Shelby Jean Wood

Apr 17, 2026

Ms. Shelby Jean Wood, 83 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on Friday April 17, 2026. She was born July 25, 1942, in Surry County, the only child of Spencer “Spence” Riley Wood and Eva Della Childress Wood. She had the sweetest heart and never complained. Granny Shelby loved gardening, loved children, animals,...

Susan Ann Fulk

Susan Ann Fulk

Apr 17, 2026

Ms. Susan Ann Fulk, 62 of Dobson, passed away on Friday morning, April 17, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born May 25, 1963, in Surry County to the late Joseph Edgar Fulk and Betty Dinkins Fulk. She was a CNA II for many years and was a member of Grace Moravian Church. Left to cherish her...

Juanita Elizabeth "Nita" Edwards

Juanita Elizabeth "Nita" Edwards

Apr 16, 2026

Juanita Elizabeth was born April 28, 1941, at Northern Hospital of Surry County. She was the seventh child of the late Johnnie Clifford Draughn (d. 1974) and Christine Gammons Draughn (d. 1997). The Draughns lived on Tom Cook Road in Westfield and were tobacco sharecroppers.

Nita, as she was affectionately known by her siblings, attended Westfield School graduating in 1959 and...

Gary Samuel Watson Sr.

Gary Samuel Watson Sr.

Apr 16, 2026

Mr. Gary Samuel Watson Sr., age 73, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 26, 1952 in Surry County to the late Dewey F. Watson and Inez Pierce Watson Bolt. Mr. Watson proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1972-1975. He...

Louise Anner Hutson Atkins

Louise Anner Hutson Atkins

Apr 15, 2026

Mrs. Louise Anner Hutson Atkins, 95, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Atkins was born September 3, 1930, in Surry County, the daughter of the late James Murphy “J.M.” and Mecie Etta Johnson Hutson. Louise retired from Adams-Millis Hosiery after many years of dedicated service and was a faithful member...

Lester James "Jimmy" Webb

Lester James "Jimmy" Webb

Apr 14, 2026

Mr. Lester James “Jimmy” Webb, age 75 of Fancy Gap, Virginia entered eternal rest on April 14, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Webb was born in Galax, Virginia to the late Lester Cleve and Olive Pitt Webb. Jimmy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He helped with milking cows, as well as...

William "Keith" Puckett

William "Keith" Puckett

Apr 14, 2026

Mr. William “Keith” Puckett, age 73, of Fancy Gap, Virginia, passed away at his residence Tuesday evening, April 14, 2026. Mr. Puckett was born in Carroll County on October 1, 1952, to the late Arnold Ralph Puckett and Bertha Mae Hall Thomas. Keith as known by many was a career truck driver, even known by his CB handle “Copperhead”. In...

Jackie Allen Cox Jr.

Jackie Allen Cox Jr.

Apr 13, 2026

Mr. Jack “Jackie” Allen Cox Jr, age 69, of Westfield, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. He was born on May 18, 1956 in Surry County to the late Jack Allen Cox Sr, and the late Anna J. Cannon. He graduated from Mount Airy High School where he proudly played...

Angela Leigh Fahrner Lewis

Angela Leigh Fahrner Lewis

Apr 13, 2026

Mrs. Angela Leigh “Angie” Fahrner Lewis, 52, of Orion Township, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Monday night, April 13, 2026, in Mount Airy. Mrs. Lewis was born March 22, 1974, in Oakland County, MI, one of ten children born to Pamela Gail Edwards Arnason and the late John Vernon Fahrner. Angie grew up in Orion Township, MI, and graduated from...

Iva Lee Penley Hutson

Iva Lee Penley Hutson

Apr 13, 2026

In Loving Memory of Iva Lee Hutson

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of the sweetest soul, Iva Lee Hutson, age 79, who passed away on April 13th. She was a beloved mama, cherished mother-in-law, devoted mawmaw, loving sister, and dear friend to so many.

She was a woman whose love knew no bounds. As a mama, she gave her whole...

Barbara Ann Mitchell Hopkins

Barbara Ann Mitchell Hopkins

Apr 13, 2026

Mrs. Barbara Ann Mitchell Hopkins, age 96 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. She was born in Patrick County on March 7, 1930, to the late Lewis Harrison Mitchell and Ida Mae Beasley Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jefferson Hopkins; one daughter, Linda Gale Hopkins; one...

Eldon Lee Adkins

Eldon Lee Adkins

Apr 12, 2026

Mr. Eldon Lee Adkins, age 74, of Pilot Mountain entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Adkins was born on July 15, 1951, in Kentucky to the late Elmer and Opal Farley Adkins. Eldon was a loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed...

Gary Edward Snow

Gary Edward Snow

Apr 12, 2026

Mr. Gary Edward Snow, age 80, of Dobson, NC went home to his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Gary was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family and especially his grandchildren. Gary was a retired tobacco farmer where he dedicated many years of his life. He was born...

Beulah Mae Hodge Pack

Beulah Mae Hodge Pack

Apr 12, 2026

Ms. Beulah Mae Hodge Pack, age 89, of Lowgap, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 12, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Ms. Pack was born in Surry County on August 17, 1936, to the late Will and Nannie Edwards Hodge. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by...