Obituaries
James Eugene Simmons
Apr 27, 2026
Mr. James Eugene Simmons, 87, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Eugene was born May 28, 1938 in Surry County, the son of the late James Dewey Simmons and Huldah Nichols Simmons. From a young child, Eugene loved the outdoors and working. His love for farming was more than just his...
James Michael McManus
Apr 12, 2026
Mr. James Michael McManus, age 73, of Mount Airy, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Mr. McManus was born in Jackson, Michigan, on February 9, 1952, to the late Theron James and Lois Resh McManus. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who will be deeply missed...
Jimmy Powell Lankford
Apr 28, 2026
Jimmy Powell Lankford, 67, of Westfield went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 28th, 2026. Jimmy was born to Agnes Shelton Lankford and Ellis Edison Lankford July 30th, 1958. Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kenny.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Darlene; brother, Michael; daughter, Brandi (Anthony); son, Matthew (Brittany); daughter, Melinda (Ryan),...
Sandra Stanley Atkins
Apr 28, 2026
Mrs. Sandra Stanley Atkins, age 80, of Dobson, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the SECU Hospice Care Facility in Yadkinville, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 25, 1945, in Surry County, to the late Ralph Edward Stanley, and the late Winifred Hannah Taylor Stanley. Mrs. Atkins was a devoted and loving wife, mother, nana and...
Charles Edward Hall
Apr 27, 2026
Mr. Charles Edward Hall, 78, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Hall was born August 3, 1947, in Carroll County, VA, one of six children born to the late Charles Reid and Hattie Ayers Hall. Charles served his country in the United States Army...
Clyde Edward Lockhart Jr.
Apr 27, 2026
Mr. Clyde Edward Lockhart Jr, age 78, of Pinnacle, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. He is now running through the streets of Heaven in perfect peace and joy. He was born on June 4, 1947 in Princeton, West Virginia to the late Clyde...
Janet Rumora Epperson
Apr 26, 2026
Mrs. Janet Rumora Epperson, age 82, of Ararat, VA passed away at her home on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, December 13, 1943, the daughter of the late Matthew and Bertha Lindholm Rumora. Mrs. Epperson was very active in the Ararat Community and Dan River Park. She retired from accounting for individuals and small businesses,...
Ruthie Anne Law
Apr 25, 2026
Ms. Ruthie Anne Barker Law, 59 of Mount Airy, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 15, 1966, in Surry County to the late Charles Dean Barker and the late Ruth Ann Snow Monday. She worked as a financial analyst for Flow Chevrolet for...
Calvin Benton "Chico" Thomas
Apr 25, 2026
Mr. Calvin Benton “Chico” Thomas, age 89 of Westfield, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home. Mr. Thomas was born on January 28, 1937, in Surry County to the late Ashby Benton and Lena Estelle Kevitt Thomas. Chico was a loving husband, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and...
Velvet Allen Moore
Apr 25, 2026
Mrs. Velvet Allen Moore, age 83 of Ararat, Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Moore was born on July 6, 1942, in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Claude Swanson and Laura Ellen Harrell Allen. Velvet was a very special sister, aunt, and friend; who gave of...
Dortha Jane Hanna Talbert
Apr 25, 2026
Mrs. Dortha Jane Hanna Talbert, age 92, of Lowgap, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 6, 1933, in Nicholas County, West Virginia to the late Daniel and Euva Alice Collins Hanna. She retired from Johnson Rubber Company in Middlefield, OH. She was a loving mother, grandmother,...
Brittany Michelle Nance
Apr 23, 2026
Ms. Brittany Michelle Nance, 35 of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday evening April 23, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center due to injuries from an unimaginable accident early Sunday morning March 29, 2026. She was born in Surry County on March 16, 1991, to James Michael Nance and Linda Matthews Perkins. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister,...
Anthony Luke Spencer
Apr 23, 2026
Mr. Anthony “Luke” Spencer, age 73, of Lambsburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Luke, as known by many, was born in Surry County on December 3, 1952, to the late Fred Spencer and Peggy Surratt Spencer Hawks. He was a true man of...
James Thomas Reynolds
Apr 22, 2026
Mr. James Thomas Reynolds, age 78 of Patrick Springs, Virginia, was ushered into Glory on April 22, 2026. He was born in Patrick County on April 19, 1948, to the late James Shelman Reynolds and Marie Clanton Reynolds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, James W. Reynolds, U.S. Marine Corps; two grandsons, Jonathan...
Dorothy Eula Hamby Gwyn
Apr 22, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy Eula Hamby Gwyn, 85 of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, April 22, 2026, at Atrium Health Lexington Medical Center with her loved ones by her side. She was born November 8, 1940, to the late Jess Rufus Hamby and Eula Elizabeth Owen Hamby. She and James where longtime members of Slate Mountain Baptist Church for many...
Terry Nelson Ray
Apr 22, 2026
Mr. Terry Nelson Ray, age 64 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at The Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. He was born in Giles County, Virginia, on June 25, 1961, to the late Donald Lloyd Ray and Violet Sifford Ray. Terry had over 20 years of service as an electrician...
Odessa Holyfield Shores
Apr 22, 2026
Odessa Holyfield Shores, 103, passed away on April 22, 2026. Born May 5, 1922, to the late Lacy Jasper Holyfield and the late Florence Cave Holyfield. Odessa found her greatest joy outdoors, tending to her garden and nurturing the beauty around her. She worked and retired from Chatham’s Manufacturing. Odessa lived a long life full of love, kindness, and cherished...
Patsy Bales Harris
Apr 21, 2026
Mrs. Patsy Bales Harris, age 83, of Honaker, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Richlands, Virginia, on October 8, 1942, to the late Grover Cleveland Bales and Ruby Jones Bales.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Graham Harris; her daughter, Deanna Rogers;...
Charles Avery Newman
Apr 21, 2026
Charles Avery Newman, 60, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Born March 3, 1966, to the late Avery Phillip Newman and the late Ola Mae Bledsoe Newman. Charles was a man of dedication, faith, and an unwavering love for his family. He was an avid outdoorsman and was often found fishing or working outside in his free time when he...
Nancy Greenwood Rakes
Apr 21, 2026
Mrs. Nancy Greenwood Rakes, age 78 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, in the New River Valley Medical Center. She was born in Henry County, Virginia, on January 16, 1948, to the late James Irvin Greenwood and Ina Cruise Greenwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Woodrow Rakes....
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