Obituaries
Johnnie Harold McCraw
Sep 16, 2026
Mr. Johnnie “Harold” McCraw, age 76, of Mount Airy entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. McCraw was born on December 17, 1949, in Surry County to the late John Harper and Mary Frances Lee McCraw. Harold was a respected, faithful, and...
Opal Marie Williams Hughes
Sep 15, 2026
Mrs. Opal Marie Williams Hughes, age 96, passed away peacefully at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina on September 15, 2026. She was born to the late Dudley and Bertha Williams on October 10, 1929, in Patrick County, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank C. Hughes;...
David Ray McAdams
Sep 14, 2026
David Ray McAdams, age 55 of Ararat, VA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2026. He was born in Patrick County on July 19, 1971 to Edgar Junior McAdams and Mary Alice Trexler McAdams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dovie Mae McAdams and former wife, Ava Ann McAdams; two brothers, John...
Dovie Mae McAdams
Sep 14, 2026
Mrs. Dovie Mae McAdams, age 54 of Ararat, VA passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026. She was born in Patrick County on November 8, 1971, to Davis Walter Lawson and Virginia Bessie Martin Lawson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, David McAdams, and her former husband, Randy Niten; three sisters, Bonnie Turner,...
Patsy (Pat) Irene Edmonds
Sep 14, 2026
On Monday, September 14, 2026, Patsy (Pat) Irene Edmonds, née Draughn, peacefully entered her heavenly home and the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Pat was born May 19, 1954, in Elkin, North Carolina. Pat graduated from Surry Central High School in 1973 and was a member of the National Honor Society. She retired in 2017 after...
Mary Joanne (Jo) Minter Burnette
Sep 14, 2026
Mary Joanne (Jo) Minter Burnette, age 91 of Stuart left this earth for her eternal home on Monday, September 14, 2026, after a lengthy stay at Stuart Community Hospital. She was blessed by her family and many friends, especially the love of her life, Edwin L. Burnette. Jo loved to read, was an avid golfer and was a great mother...
Richard William Katalina
Sep 14, 2026
Mr. Richard William Katalina of Mount Airy passed away at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home on September 14, 2026, at the age of 80. Mr. Katalina was born in Hampden County Massachusetts to the late Mr. and Mrs. Julian and Madeline Bolio Katalina. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will truly be missed by...
Kenneth "Kenny" David Davis, Sr.
Sep 13, 2026
Kenneth “Kenny” David Davis, Sr.
August 9, 1957 – September 13, 2026
Our Dr. Pepper drinking, diesel mechanic 69 year old cowboy took his last ride into the sunset on Sunday night, September 13, 2026. Kenny passed away peacefully with his boots near the door. He has won the victory over his tired and worn-out body. Kenny was a true cowboy at...
Maurice William "Bill" Werner II
Sep 13, 2026
Maurice William “Bill” Werner II, 57, of Mount Airy, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly, September 13, 2026, at his home. Born July 13, 1969, in Yuba County, California to the late Maurice William Werner and Mae Edwards Werner. Bill graduated from Surry Central High School in 1987. He attended Surry Community College and The University of North Carolina at Charlotte,...
Judy Ann Shough Booth
Sep 13, 2026
Mrs. Judy Ann Shough Booth, age 80, of Stuart, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Patrick County on July 9, 1946, to the late Jacob Noel Shough and Ether Foley Shough. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Cannaday; four brothers, Ray Shough, Clifford...
Angela Gail Boyd Bumgarner
Sep 13, 2026
Mrs. Angela Gail “Angie” Boyd Bumgarner, 59, of Mount Airy, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, September 13, 2026. Born November 4, 1966, Angie was lovingly chosen and embraced as a beloved daughter by Glen Edward and Patricia “Pat” Lyons Boyd. She was also blessed to be chosen as a wife by her husband, David, and,...
Michael Davis (Woo-Woo) Gwyn
Sep 13, 2026
Mr. Michael Davis “Woo-Woo” Gwyn age 64 of Mount Airy entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Hugh Chatham Health in Elkin. Mr. Gwyn was born on May 11, 1962, in Surry County to the late Davis Junior Gwyn and Gloria Diane Simmons Gwyn Cassell. Mike also known as Woo-Woo was a loving and caring father to...
Wendy Denise Sheppard Holcomb
Sep 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Wendy Denise Sheppard Holcomb
Wendy Denise Sheppard Holcomb passed peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026. She was born October 8, 1970, in Stuart, Virginia.
Wendy is survived by her loving children, Lucas and Ashlyn Holcomb; her devoted parents, Joel and Ruby Sheppard; her faithful sister, Mitzi; her beloved nephews, Gannon and Abram; and many caring family members and...
Doris Mathis Timmons
Sep 13, 2026
Mrs. Doris Mathis Timmons, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, teacher and friend, passed away September 13, 2026.
Doris was born in Wilkes County on February 29, 1936 (leap year) to Carl and Agnes Mathis.
She met Bobby Timmons, the love of her life, at Wingate College, where they both attended. She completed her education at Appalachian State University with a...
Robert (Bob) Webster Gardner
Sep 12, 2026
Robert (Bob) Webster Gardner, 96, of Martinez, Georgia, passed away on September 12, 2026. Born on September 4, 1930, he was the son of the late Robert and Martha (Palmer) Gardner.
He served his country through the U.S. Army in overseas assignments, including Japan and the Korean War. Upon returning home, Bob graduated from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Electrical...
Dorothy Virginia (Mabe) Bowman
Sep 12, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy Virginia Mabe Bowman, age 83 of Ararat, Virginia entered into eternal rest on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the SECU Hospice in Yadkinville surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Bowman was born on May 8, 1943, in Patrick County to the late Charlie and Monie Evelyn Bowman Mabe. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend....
Cheryl Murray Lilly
Sep 12, 2026
Mr. Cheryl Murray Lilly, age 81, of Mount Airy, North Carolina, passed away peacefully September 12, 2026 at his home. Cheryl was born September 11, 1945 in Cool Ridge, West Virgina to the late Mr. and Mrs. Josephus “Joe” and Pemel Hutchins Lilly. Cheryl Retired from the Cuyahoga Valley Railway in Cleveland, Ohio after a career of 35 years, working...
Lawrence Melvin DeHart
Sep 12, 2026
Lawrence “Melvin” DeHart, Sr., age 89 of Woolwine, Virginia, passed away at his home on Saturday, September 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Melvin, as he was called by all, was preceded in death by his parents, Carl DeHart and India Moran DeHart; his brother, Henry DeHart (Jeannie); and a brother-in-law, John Johnson.
Melvin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...
Jimmy Wayne Matthews
Sep 11, 2026
Mr. Jimmy “Wayne” Matthews passed away at his home in Pilot Mountain on Friday, September 11th. Wayne was born on February 1, 1949, in Rocky Mount, Virginia to Thomas Matthews and Addis Cundiff Matthews, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gaitha, two sons, David Matthews of Winston-Salem and Greg Matthews...
Irene Brown McCann
Sep 11, 2026
Irene Brown McCann, age 89, of Pennybyrn, High Point, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Hospice of the Piedmont. Born in Patrick County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William Hubbard and Elizabeth P. Smith Brown. Mrs. McCann was a graduate of Blue Ridge High School, and Radford College. She received her master’s degree...
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