Obituaries
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,...
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...
Brenda Joyce Westmoreland Ayers
Oct 1, 2026
Mrs. Brenda Joyce Westmoreland Ayers, 86, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 1, 2026, at Waddell Nursing Center in Galax, Virginia. She was born on June 25, 1940, in Surry County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Mary Louise Chappell Westmoreland. Mrs. Ayers was a member of Mount Bethel Moravian Church and retired from Renfro Hosiery Mill after several...
Michael "Randy" Peele
Oct 1, 2026
Michael “Randy” Peele, 74, of Elkin, North Carolina passed away October 1, 2026. Born August 12, 1952, to the late Paul William and Joyce Stanley Peele. Randy was a giving, selfless, and humble man to the ones he loved. Randy was incredibly intelligent, graduating top of his class at Surry Central and attended NC State University. He held an unlimited...
Charles Alvin Dockery
Oct 1, 2026
Charles Alvin Dockery, 75, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away October 1, 2026. Born March 6, 1951, to the late Gilmer Monroe and Juanita Steele Dockery. Charles was a lover of drums, Eric Clapton, arrowheads, history, his wife and his sons. Left to cherish his memory is his son, William Charles Dockery; sisters, Janie Dockery Helton, and Amy Dockery; nieces,...
Gary Lee Johnson
Sep 30, 2026
Gary Lee Johnson
September 9, 1953—September 30, 2026
Gary Lee Johnson, 73, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at home after a fierce battle with cancer, surrounded by his devoted wife and caregiver Ann, his loving daughters, fur baby Lilly, and other family and friends. Born on September 9, 1953, raised in Mount Airy, NC, Gary was a lifelong resident whose roots...
Virgie Helen Martin Griffith
Sep 30, 2026
Mrs. Virgie Helen Griffith, age 80, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on July 6, 1946 in Patrick County to the late Eugene Martin Sr and the late Sarah Eunice Lewis Martin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will...
Rebecca Wood McMeans
Sep 29, 2026
Mrs. Rebecca Hodge Wood McMeans, age 39 of Meadows of Dan, VA passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at her home. She was born in Henry County on July 23, 1987 to Troy Wood and Tammy Wood. She preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Gilbert Wood; maternal grandparents, Eugene and Lala Hubbard; and uncle, Raymond Hubbard.
Becky was...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
