Obituaries
Joan Elizabeth Shoemaker Horwath
Oct 13, 2026
Mrs. Joan Elizabeth Shoemaker Horwath, 80 of Mount Airy, passed away at her home on Tuesday October 13, 2026. She was born in Easton, PA, September 14, 1946, to the late David and Katherine Verdere Shoemaker. Mrs. Horwath was a retired nanny who had touched many lives during her career. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 60...
Ronda Kay Vernon Butler
Oct 16, 2026
Mrs. Ronda Kay Vernon Butler, 79, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 16, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Butler was born May 29, 1947, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Earlie W. and Irene Parker Vernon. Kay was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother who cherished her family and found her greatest joy...
Billy Jack Snow
Oct 15, 2026
Billy Jack Snow, 91, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Born September 26, 1935, in Surry County to the late William Virgil and Ora Johnson Snow. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Carol Gay Pratt Snow; son and daughter-in-law, Billy “Dale” Snow and Beth Cockerham Snow;...
Kim Bohannon Bledsoe
Oct 14, 2026
Kim Bohannon Bledsoe, 61, of Elkin, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Born January 4, 1965, in Flint, Michigan to the late Simon Orrell and Goldie White Bohannon. If you were lucky enough to know Kim, you know how deeply she loved her people. Her husband, “RayBuck”, was her safe place and love of her life. Her girls...
Turner Thompson
Oct 14, 2026
Mr. Turner Thompson, a proud World War II veteran, lifelong farmer, and dedicated family man, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the age of 101 at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart, Virginia.
Born on July 3, 1925, in Patrick County, Virginia, Turner was the son of the late John Henry Thompson and Notie Alice Puckett Thompson. Turner...
Mike Todd Tucker
Oct 14, 2026
Mike “Todd” Tucker
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Todd was welcomed into his heavenly home.
Born November 18, 1966, Todd lived a full life bringing joy to the lives of all those who encountered him. Todd was the best friend and wonderful husband to Audrey for 40 years; a proud dad, the best Pa, compassionate father-in-law, and a beloved brother, son-in-law, and...
Woltz "Gray" Atkins
Oct 14, 2026
Woltz “Gray” Atkins, 86, of Dobson, North Carolina peacefully went to be with his Lord and Saviour, with his family by his side, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, after a short illness. Born July 20, 1940, in Surry County to the late Robert Woltz and Vena Lowe Atkins. A devoted Christian, Gray lived his life with a humble heart, a servant’s...
Johnson T. Galloway
Oct 13, 2026
Mr. Johnson T. Galloway, 74 of Pilot Mountain, passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy. He was born in Winston-Salem, on November 21, 1951, to the late Johnson Galloway, Jr. and Zanell Young Galloway. Mr. Galloway retired as a Power Plant Engineer from Atrium Health...
Dwight Porter Tuttle
Oct 13, 2026
Mr. Dwight Porter Tuttle, age 92, of Pilot Mountain passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2026 in Catawba County. Born December 27, 1933, Mr. Tuttle was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Judson and Bessie Adkins Tuttle. Mr. Tuttle was a proud member of the United States Army, where he earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Good...
Barbara Kay (Hiatt) King
Oct 13, 2026
Ms. Barbara Kay Hiatt King, age 73, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson surrounded by her loving family. Ms. King was born on February 20, 1953, in Surry County to the late William Franklin and Zelma Katrina Adams Hiatt. Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, great-aunt,...
Nelson Jones Sowers
Oct 12, 2026
Mr. Nelson Jones Sowers, age 87 of Stuart, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026 at his home. He was born in Carroll County on May 7, 1939, to the late Cana Nelson Sowers and Sena Worrell Sowers. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sowers was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Nelson Sowers; three sisters, Norma Sowers, Jessie Puckett...
Linda Sue Smith Ayers
Oct 12, 2026
Mrs. Linda Sue Smith Ayers, 83, of Mount Airy, passed away early Monday morning, October 12, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital. Mrs. Ayers was born August 5, 1943, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Jessie Lee and Elizabeth Sue Smith Smith. Linda worked at Spencer’s Inc. for many years and was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church....
Andrew Ray Bryant
Oct 11, 2026
Mr. Andrew Ray Bryant, age 79, of Elon, formally of Cana, Virginia, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro. Mr. Bryant was born December 13, 1946, in Carroll County “Coal Creek”, to the late Early Bryant and Margie Galyean Bryant. Ray was a hardworking man who took pride in providing for his family and loved...
Walter Marion Gunter
Oct 11, 2026
Mr. Walter Marion Gunter, age 86 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on March 3, 1940, to the late Howard and Ruth Adams Gunter. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gunter was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Bruce Gunter (Thelma). He faithfully served in the United...
Judy Hardy Brintle
Oct 9, 2026
Judy Hardy Brintle, 85, passed away October 9, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born June 9, 1941, to the late James Harbour and Martha Columbia Hardy. Judy was a member of Redeeming Grace Baptist Church and faithful servant of God. She was a hard worker and dedicated caretaker. For more than 40 years she worked in the medical field...
Thurmond Franklin Cook
Oct 9, 2026
THURMOND FRANKLIN COOK
January 28, 1941 - October 9, 2026
Mr. Thurmond Franklin Cook, age 85, of Pilot Mountain, passed away on October 9, 2026 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy. He was born on January 28, 1941, in Surry County, North Carolina, to the late Alfred and Lillian Cook. Thurmond was known for his sense of humor and for being...
Jewel Arlene Hiatt Johnson
Oct 9, 2026
Mrs. Jewel Arlene Hiatt Johnson, age 75, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully Friday morning, October 9, 2026, at Central Continuing Care. Mrs. Johnson was born April 10, 1951, in Carroll County, to the late Posey Lester Hiatt and Cassie Williams Hiatt. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who will be deeply missed by who knew her....
Cheryl Ann Creed
Oct 8, 2026
Ms. Cheryl Ann Creed, 67, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday evening, October 8, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem.
Ms. Creed was born November 19, 1958, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of the late Clayton Roscoe and Rosemary Emilie Storz Creed.
Cheryl spent several years in Detroit before moving to Ottawa Lake, MI, where she graduated as a...
Kent Roberson Leonard
Oct 8, 2026
Mr. Kent Roberson Leonard, age 70, of Mount Airy passed away on October 8, 2026. He was born in Mount Airy on July 19, 1956, to the parents of Wallace Walker Leonard and Betty Jo Roberson. He was preceded in death by his parents, also one brother Greg Leonard. He is survived by his siblings, Byron Leonard, Marena James, and...
Coy Dean Bowman
Oct 8, 2026
Mr. Coy Dean Bowman, 89, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Surry Community Health Center by Harborview. Mr. Bowman was born July 25, 1937, in Surry County, the son of the late Virgil Turner and Gracie Melissa Goins Bowman. Coy proudly served his country in the United States Army and worked for many years at L.S....
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