Obituaries
Glinda Ilene Smith Owens
Oct 8, 2026
Mrs. Glinda Ilene Smith Owens, 77 of Ararat, VA, passed away early Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital. She was born in Patrick County, Virginia, March 11, 1949, to Iris Louise Willard Smith and the late Walter Preston Smith. She was a member of Unity Presbyterian Church and loved to watch cooking shows. Granny loved to spend...
Barry Allan Hill
Oct 7, 2026
Mr. Barry Allan Hill, age 76 of Stuart, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born in Patrick County to the late William Lowell Hill and Mamie Ruth Anderson Hill.
He was a lifelong farmer who was a loving husband and father.
He is survived by his wife of two years...
Herbert A. Mason
Oct 7, 2026
To those who knew and loved him, Herbert A. Mason was so much more than the things he accomplished. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend – a strong-willed man with a generous heart, a good sense of humor, and a knack for making people feel welcome. He worked hard, loved deeply, and found joy in family, friendships,...
James William "Sonny" Branch Jr.
Oct 6, 2026
James William “Sonny” Branch, Jr., 64, of Walnut Cove, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Sonny was born May 19, 1962, the eldest of three sons born to the late James William “J.W.” Branch, Sr., and Joan McQuinn Branch.
Sonny retired from TE Connectivity after many years of service as a tool-and-die maker. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Brenda Sue Turner
Oct 6, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Sue Turner, age 73 of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. She was born in Meadows of Dan on September 28, 1953, to the late Glenn Ellis Turner and Margaret Wood Turner. Brenda found great joy in the simple things that made life special. She...
Jerry Shelton Thomas
Oct 6, 2026
Mr. Jerry Shelton Thomas, age 76 of Meadows of Dan, Virginia passed away at Riverstone Senior Living at Danville on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. He was born in Durham, North Carolina on May 3, 1950, to the late Clifton Talmadge Thomas, Sr and Billie Rippy Shelton Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...
James Beamer Loftis
Oct 5, 2026
Mr. James Beamer Loftis, age 95 of Mount Airy, passed away on Monday evening, October 5th, 2026, at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elkin. Mr. Loftis was born on November 18, 1930, in Surry County to the late William Earl Loftis and Alma Dora Beamer Loftis. His mother passed away during childbirth, and he was lovingly raised by his grandparents,...
Earl Robert "Bob" Cunningham
Oct 5, 2026
Born in Ellsworth, Kansas, Earl Robert “Bob” Cunningham was a man who dedicated his life to his country, his family, and his community. Bob passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2026, at Stuart Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
A proud veteran, Bob served honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, carrying the values of discipline and...
Timothy Alton Gammons
Oct 5, 2026
Mr. Timothy Alton Gammons, 63 of Mount Airy, passed away at his home on Monday October 5, 2026. He was born in Surry County, March 11, 1963, to Alton James Gammons and Jean Carol Burch Gammons. Mr. Gammons worked for Foothills Flooring for many years. Tim was an avid Tarheel basketball fan, loved watching NASCAR, and was very kindhearted. In...
George L. Sumner
Oct 5, 2026
Mr. George L. “June Bug” Sumner, Jr., age 74, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation. Mr. Sumner was born October 15, 1951, in Forsyth County, to the late George L. Sumner, Sr., and Sarah Colleen Edwards Sumner. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend, who will be deeply missed...
Christopher Gray Venable
Oct 4, 2026
Christopher Gray Venable, 60, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away October 4, 2026. Born July 30, 1966 to the late Walter Gray Venable and the late Brenda Kay Gillespie Venable Snow. Chris was a drill operator, lovingly referred to as “the drill doctor.” Left to cherish his memory is his daughter and son-in-law, Melia Burke and Justin; sons, Walter Venable,...
Thornton Johnson Beroth
Oct 4, 2026
Thornton Johnson Beroth, age 90, of Pilot Mountain, NC passed away peacefully at his home on October 4, 2026. He was born in Forsyth County, February 26, 1936, the son of Vernice Victor Beroth, Sr. and Sarah Agnew Beroth. Mr. Beroth was retired from Beroth Oil Company and Four Brothers Food Stores where he served as Vice President. He was...
Margaret Parrot Woodruff
Oct 4, 2026
Margaret Parrot Woodruff, 85, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away at her home, October 4, 2026. Born April 6, 1941. Margaret was a loving caregiver for many years and found fulfilling work in taking care of those who needed her. Left to cherish her memory is her daughters, Sissy Simpson and Elizabeth Gillenwater; son, Donnie Woodruff; grandchildren, Melissa Gillenwater (Tracy...
George "Shannon" Curry
Oct 3, 2026
George Shannon Curry, age 55, formerly of Stuart, passed away on Saturday, October 3rd, at Johnson City Medical Center in Tennessee.
Shannon was born on February 9th, 1971, to the late George E. Curry and Nancy H. Curry of Ridgeway, VA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Tina Curry, and his brother, Carl Curry.
Shannon...
Shirley Jean Joyce Brinkley
Oct 3, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Jean Joyce Brinkley, 89, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Saturday evening, October 3, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Brinkley was born March 20, 1937, in Surry County, one of two daughters born to the late Ricie Oliver and Alma McDaniel Joyce. She worked as a hairdresser for many years and later...
Linda Jane Butcher Johnson
Oct 3, 2026
Ms. Linda Jane Butcher Johnson, 78 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Central Care in Mount Airy. She was born in Surry County, February 23, 1948, to the late Richard and Ressie Stoker Butcher. She ran cafés for most of her life and loved her Carolina Tarheels. Nannie had a special way of making...
Walter Henry Gregg
Oct 3, 2026
Mr. Walter Henry Gregg, age 58, of Mount Airy, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Gregg was born on December 21, 1967, in New Castle, Delaware to the late Walter Nelson and Wilma Ann Carter Gregg. He was a loving father, grandfather, sibling and friend, who will be missed dearly by all who knew him....
Douglas Everett Easter
Oct 3, 2026
Mr. Douglas Everett Easter, 71 of Mount Airy, passed away on Saturday afternoon, October 3, 2026, at Surry Health Center in Mount Airy. He was born in Carroll County, June 8, 1955, to the late Willie Samuel Easter and Nellie Irene Puckett Easter. Doug was a truck driver for many years and later in life he was a “master” knitting...
Joshua Dwayne Sutphin
Oct 2, 2026
Mr. Joshua (Josh) Dwayne Sutphin, age 42 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 2nd, 2026. He was born in Forsyth County on February 20th, 1984, to Brenda Holder Sutphin and Dwayne Sutphin.
Mr. Sutphin was a graduate of North Surry High School and was the Chief Engineer at Hampton Inn in Jonesville for the last 16 years and worked for Riverview...
Carson Wayne Martin
Oct 2, 2026
Mr. Carson Wayne “Swifty” Martin, age 86 of Patrick Springs, passed away at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson North Carolina on Friday, October 2, 2026. He was born in Martinsville on July 31, 1940, to the late Caney Martin and Dorothy Rakes Martin. In addition to his parents, Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his...
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