Michael Alan Hoyng
Apr 19, 2025
Michael Alan Hoyng
Mike went home to the Lord Jesus Christ on April 19th, 2025, having dedicated his life in service to God and to his family, friends and to anyone, really, needing a helping hand. Mike’s enduring mark on this world was made on the people he served. From his many years at Surry Friends of Youth, his unnumberable hours...
Michael Barron Cockerham
May 2, 2025
Michael Barron Cockerham, age 76, of Elkin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on May 2, 2025. He was born in Surry County on March 24, 1949 to John Bert Cockerham Sr. and Margretha White Cockerham. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, Matthew Cox (Amanda), Jennifer Casstevens (Dale), Mitchell Cockerham, and...
Chester Franklin Shelton, Sr.
May 2, 2025
Chester Franklin Shelton Sr. of Mount Airy, NC passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, May 2, 2025. Born in Stokes County, on January 9, 1942, to the late Troy Franklin Shelton and Saloan Hennis Shelton, he returned to his Heavenly Father at the age of 83.
Chester was the youngest of twelve children and was preceded in death by...
Alfred Davis Chaney
May 2, 2025
Mr. Alfred Davis Chaney, age 84 of Patrick Springs, went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born in Patrick County on November 11, 1940, to the late Marshall Jefferson Chaney and Dorothy Clark Chaney. In addition to his parents, Mr. Chaney was preceded in death by his wife,...
Morris E. Clark
May 1, 2025
Mr. Morris E. Clark, age 77, passed away to his Eternal Home peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home in Bassett, Virginia. He was born in Henry County on December 6, 1947, to the late Reed Clark and Ruth Holt Clark. Morris was employed with Bassett Furniture for many years. He liked antique muscle cars. Morris attended Buffalo...
Alice Jayne Childress
May 1, 2025
Miss Alice Jayne Childress, age 83, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1941 to the late Claude Swanson Childress and Hazel Simmons Childress.
Jayne graduated from Mt. Airy High School, Class of 1960. She was a member of Bannertown Baptist Church. She also worked years ago at Central Telephone as an...
Mary Jane (Love) McMillan
May 1, 2025
Mrs. Mary Jane Love McMillan, age 83, of Cana, Virginia passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Dublin, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. McMillan was born in Carroll County to the late Rufus Franklin and Mattie Mae Tobler Love. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply...
Linda Mae Johnson Lawson
Apr 29, 2025
Mrs. Linda Mae Johnson Lawson, 73, of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Lawson was born November 8, 1951, in Richmond County, the daughter of the late Samuel Thomas and Alva Mae Willard Johnson. Linda worked at Cross Creek Apparel for many years. Then she dedicated her life to the service and...
George Wilborn Rives
Apr 29, 2025
Mr. George Wilborn Rives, age 73, of Mount Airy passed away peacefully at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home on April 29, 2025. He was born in Surry County, September 29, 1951, the son of the late George Ewart and Cleta Nell Wilborn Rives. Mr. Rives graduated from Mount Airy High School, North Carolina State University, and obtained his...
Frances (Shore) Boles
Apr 29, 2025
Mrs. Frances Shore Boles, age 77 of Pilot Mountain, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Boles was born in Davie County on November 14, 1947, to the late James Ray and Mozelle Leona Casstevens Shore. Frances was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a faithful...
Alene McBride Jarrell
Apr 28, 2025
Mrs. Alene McBride Jarrell, age 82, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday evening, April 28, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Jarrell was born in Surry County on October 31, 1942, to the late Joe McBride and Myrtle Hawks McBride. She was a very proud mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, who will be...
Betty Lou Slate Lovill
Apr 28, 2025
Ms. Betty Lou Slate Lovill, 87, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon April 28, 2025, with her loving and supportive family by her side, at Northern Regional Hospital. She was born September 3, 1937, in Surry County, to the late Abraham Lincoln and Mary Magdalene Holt Slate. Ms. Lovill was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend....
Tara Ann Petty-Shore
Apr 28, 2025
Tara Ann Petty-Shore, 47, of Wilkesboro, North Carolina passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Born June 22, 1977, in Alleghany County. Tara was a joy to be around. She was a faithful Christian and loved the Lord. She also enjoyed crafting in her free time. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother,...
Rhonda Lee Hiatt
Apr 28, 2025
Mrs. Rhonda Lee Hiatt, age 71, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Monday, April 28,2025 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on February 25, 1954 in Surry County to the late Robert and Norma Parris Hiatt. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew...
Joseph "Brian" Key
Apr 27, 2025
Joseph “Brian” Key, 54, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away April 27, 2025. Born June 10, 1970, to Joseph William and Frances Wilmoth Key in Surry County, North Carolina. Brian worked for several years in the healthcare field, both as a paramedic and nurse. Along with his parents, he is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Sandra Hodges and John....
Ray Creed
Apr 27, 2025
Mr. Ray Creed, 96, of Winston-Salem, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Holiday Forsyth Court in Winston-Salem. Mr. Creed was born March 13, 1929, in Surry County, the son of the late John and Effie Dawson Creed. Ray graduated from Lowgap High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Army. A member of the Greatest Generation,...
Tammy "Whammy" Faith Pack Bowman
Apr 27, 2025
Mrs. Tammy “Whammy” Faith Pack Bowman, age 42 of Claudville, Virginia, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at her home. She was born in Patrick County on October 6, 1982, to the late Gaston William Pack and Judy Ann Thomas Pack. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death...
Charles Marion
Apr 27, 2025
Mr. Alfred Charles Marion, 83 of Fancy Gap, VA, passed away at his home Sunday afternoon April 27, 2025. He was born March 6, 1942, in Carroll County to the late Rufus Monroe Marion and Lou Emeline Tate Marion. Charles retired from Ararat Rock Corporation after 40 years of service. Mr. Marion is survived by his loving wife of 62...
Danny Lee Carico
Apr 26, 2025
Mr. Danny Lee Carico, age 75 of Galax, Virginia passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Carico was born on March 12, 1950, in Surry County to the late Berlie Lee and Elise Faye Kirby Carico. Danny was a loving father, grandfather,...
Louise Christine (Jacobs) Melton
Apr 25, 2025
Louise Christine Jacobs Melton
July 26, 1931 – April 25, 2025
Louise Christine Jacobs Melton departed her earthly existence for her heavenly home on April 25, 2025, to be reunited with her husband, Thomas Oscar (TO, Tom) Melton. Louise is survived by her sons, James Cardon (JC) Melton and Thomas Oscar (Thomas) Melton, Jr. and her brother, Jimmy Jacobs (Barbara). She was...