Obituaries

Lino Valenzuela Alvarez

Lino Valenzuela Alvarez

Nov 4, 2026

Mr. Lino Valenzuela “Tiger” Alvarez, age 63, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, November 4, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Alvarez was born September 3, 1963, in Sonora, Mexico. He worked for 9 years at Pine Log Lumber in Elkin, North Carolina. Mr. Alvarez is survived by his partner of 30 years,...

Anthony "Gray" Cassell

Anthony "Gray" Cassell

Nov 3, 2026

Anthony “Gray” Cassell, age 63, of Kernersville passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Countryside Manor in Stokesdale, N.C. He was born in Surry County on July 27, 1963, to the late Billy Gray and Martha Jean Cassell.

Gray graduated from North Surry High School and East Carolina University with a BS in Information Systems. He operated as the Chief Information...

Raymond Elbert Eaton, Jr.

Raymond Elbert Eaton, Jr.

Nov 3, 2026

Mr. Raymond Elbert Eaton, Jr. age 85 of Mount Airy, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Eaton was born on April 27, 1941, in Surry County to the late Raymond Elbert Eaton, Sr and Violet Rose Lottie Jenkinson Eaton. Raymond was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Denver Ray Nance

Denver Ray Nance

Nov 2, 2026

On November 2, 2026, family and friends said goodbye to Ray Nance, but they celebrate a life exceptionally well lived. Ray's eighty years were filled with service to his country, hard work, devotion to his family, faith in Jesus Christ, and a genuine love for people. Though he will be deeply missed, the lessons he taught, the stories he shared,...

Ronnie Dwayne Hull

Ronnie Dwayne Hull

Nov 1, 2026

Mr. Ronnie Dwayne Hull, 66, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 1, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Hull was born March 14, 1960, in Surry County, one of eleven children born to the late Edd and Alpha Hicks Hull. Ronnie was a simple, hardworking man who took pride in an honest day’s work,...

John David "Toby" Pack

John David "Toby" Pack

Nov 1, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, John "Toby" David Pack, age 68, of Mount Airy, who passed away on November 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. On November 1, 2026, his earthly journey came to an end as he entered his eternal resting place. Though our hearts are...

Calvin "Sam" Margin Rorrer

Calvin "Sam" Margin Rorrer

Nov 1, 2026

Mr. Calvin “Sam” Margin Rorrer, age 90 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Patrick County on April 30, 1936 to the late Freddie C. and Fannie Lawless Rorrer. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rorrer was preceded in death by a daughter, Lorie Rorrer Jones; one sister, Hortense Crawford;...

Brenda Kaye Overby Smith

Brenda Kaye Overby Smith

Nov 1, 2026

Mrs. Brenda Kaye Overby Smith, age 84, of Dobson, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 27, 1942, in Surry County, to the late Clyde Taft Overby and the late Mary Willard Overby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, William “Bill”...

Debra Holder Walker

Debra Holder Walker

Oct 31, 2026

Mrs. Debra Holder Walker, age 65, of Lowgap, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on January 23, 1961 in Waco, Texas to Doris Bush Holder and the late Donald L. Holder. Debra will be missed tremendously and leaves a big hole in the hearts of her...

Margie Irene (Melton) Utt

Margie Irene (Melton) Utt

Oct 31, 2026

Margie Irene Utt, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, peacefully departed this life on October 31, 2026, at the Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, North Carolina. Born on October 19, 1938, in Fancy Gap, Virginia, Irene was the cherished daughter of Harvey Jeff and Mary Lee Melton. Her life was a testament to kindness, faith, and family devotion, leaving...

Jimmie Vestal Robertson

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.

Ralph Joseph Benge, Sr.

Oct 31, 2026

Mr. Ralph Joseph Benge, Sr., 88, of Mount Airy, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at his home. Mr. Benge was born March 5, 1938, in Yadkin County, to the late Hugh and Dorothy Collins Benge. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his...

Geneva Bledsoe Bullin Mabe

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

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...

Peggy Rollings Wade

Peggy Rollings Wade

Oct 29, 2026

Mrs. Peggy Monica Rollings Wade, age 98, of Mount Airy, passed away on October 29, 2026. She was born on October 10, 1928, in Peterborough, England, to the late Robert Frank and Mable Kendrick Rollings. Mrs. Wade served in the British Army under Montgomery command after WWII. She then married the love of her life, Charles C. Wade, on May...

Karl Bernhard Linden

Karl Bernhard Linden

Oct 29, 2026

Karl Bernhard Linden, 35, died Thursday, October 29, 2026, following a traffic accident.

Karl is survived by his mother, Julie Linden; his father, Derek Linden; and his sister, Lara Linden-High, her husband Adrian, and their four children. He is also survived by Julie’s husband, Bill Grazulis, and his son Jeff; Derek’s wife, Mary Ann Shaw, and her daughters Madeline and Olivia;...

Mary Sue McBride Burkhart

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

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

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

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...