Edmond Samuel Burke, Jr.
Oct 24, 2025
“Easy Ed” ascended to the chapter eternal on October 24th, 2025, after a valiant fight against cancer.
Edmund Samuel Burke, Jr., son of Edmund and Clara Meade Burke, was born on July 26, 1941, and raised in Mount Airy, North Carolina. The eldest of four boys, Ed was a natural leader—president of his high school student body and later appointed to...
Robert William "Will" Rees, Jr.
Sep 29, 2025
Robert William Rees, Jr. (known as Will, Willy, and affectionately called “Woody” by his sisters and close friends), of Pilot Mountain, NC, died Monday, September 29, 2025.
He was born on October 10, 1980, in High Point, NC, the son of Robert W. and Judy F. Rees.
Will had a great passion for the knowledge of all things. He was brilliant, loved...
Bobby McKinley Branch
Oct 27, 2025
Bobby McKinley Branch of Patrick Springs, VA passed away suddenly at Sovah Hospital of Martinsville, VA, on October 27, 2025. He was born on March 26, 1953 in Martinsville, VA to the late Robert Calvin Branch and Virginia Lucado Branch. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ashburn Branch; a daughter, Tracy Michelle...
Mary Lucille Easter
Oct 27, 2025
Miss Mary Lucille Easter, 95, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 27, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Miss Easter was born on September 20, 1930, in Carroll County, VA, the daughter of the late Isaac Franklin and Pearl Eveline Edwards Easter. Lucille worked for several years at Kentucky Derby Hosiery...
Dorothy Irene Martin McFall
Oct 27, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” Irene Martin McFall, 94 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Monday evening October 27, 2025, at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation in Mount Airy. She was born on September 29, 1931, in Wythe County, VA, to the late Lawrence Delbert Martin and Frances Spencer Martin. Mrs. McFall retired from Sara Lee and was of the Baptist...
Edmund Bruce Nadeau, Jr.
Oct 26, 2025
Edmund “Ed/Butch” Bruce Nadeau Jr., 82, of Stuart, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on October 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 15, 1943, in Red Bank, New Jersey, Ed lived a life defined by service, humility, and an unwavering devotion to
Those who knew Ed will remember him as a man of integrity, humor, and...
Harry Garland Marshall
Oct 26, 2025
Harry Garland Marshall, age 75, died October 26, 2025, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Harry was born on December 20, 1949, to Henry and Bessie Dollyhigh Marshall of Mount Airy.
He is survived by son Samuel Travis Marshall and daughter Jennifer Marshall Aparicio and their mother Sandra S. Williams; grandsons Jordan and Boone Aparicio; granddaughters...
James Leslie Cockerham
Oct 26, 2025
Mr. James Leslie “Jim” Cockerham, 87, of Lowgap, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, October 26, 2025, at Surry Community Health Center by Harborview in Mount Airy. Mr. Cockerham was born October 20, 1938, in Surry County, one of seven children born to the late Lemuel and Etta Moxley Cockerham. A lifelong resident of Lowgap, Jim proudly served his country...
John "Johnny" Wayne Hazelwood
Oct 26, 2025
John “Johnny” Wayne Hazelwood, 75, of Mount Airy, NC, passed away October 26, 2025, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Born June 6, 1950, to the late Robert and Irene Matthews Hazelwood. Johnny owned and operated Johnny’s Wrecker Service for roughly 30 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. His true pride...
Frances Eva Puckett Mosley
Oct 25, 2025
Mrs. Frances Eva Puckett Mosley, 94, of Mount Airy, stepped into her heavenly reward on Saturday afternoon, October 25, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Mosley was born February 25, 1931, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Arthur Joseph and Etta Hawks Puckett. Frances was a devoted member of Westside Baptist Church, where she enjoyed teaching Vacation Bible School...
Roger Dale Essick
Oct 25, 2025
Mr. Roger Dale Essick, age 74, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy. Mr. Essick was born in Forsyth County on June 9, 1951, to the late Johnny Lewis Essick and Delmon Hazel Smith Essick. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be deeply missed by all...
Carl Eugene "Gene" Martin, Jr.
Oct 25, 2025
Mr. Carl Eugene “Gene” Martin, age 79, of Mount Airy passed away on Saturday morning, October 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Martin was born on October 18, 1946, in Surry County to the late Carl Eugene Martin, Sr. and Ruth Louise Banner Martin. Gene proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mr....
Caroline Tabelisma Golding
Oct 23, 2025
Mrs. Caroline Tabelisma Golding, age 83, of Lowgap, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 27, 1942 in Hawaii. She was employed by The Department of Defense, and there she met her late husband, James Terry Golding Sr. She was a loving wife, mother and great grandmother whose memories...
Edgar "Ed" Jackson Flinchum, IV
Oct 23, 2025
The is a courtesy announcement for Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington.
Edgar "Ed" Jackson Flinchum, IV, 50, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at his home in Lexington.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Skyline Memorial Gardens in Mt. Airy. His family will visit with friends following the service.
Ed was born December 29, 1974, in...
Opal Hamlin Hardy
Oct 23, 2025
Mrs. Opal Irene Hamlin Hardy, age 91, of Siloam, NC, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at the Woltz Hospice Home. She was born in Surry County, November 15, 1933, the daughter of the late James Richard and Gladys Inez Marion Hamlin. Mrs. Hardy began her work career with the Earl Ramey Insurance Company and later with Blue Ridge...
Martha Rachel Foley
Oct 23, 2025
Ms. Martha Rachel Foley, age 85 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at SOVAH Health- Martinsville Memorial Hospital. She was born in Patrick County on October 27, 1939, to the late George Edgar Foley and Hestell Turner Foley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruby Jane Foley and Ruth Foley...
Melvin Samuel Ayers
Oct 23, 2025
Mr. Melvin Samuel Ayers, 89 of Cana, passed away on Thursday morning October 23, 2025. He was born November 29, 1935, in Carroll County to the late Harless Beamer Ayers and Lucy Mae Ayers. He was a retired master electrician and a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Mr. Ayers is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Arvin and...
Margaret Elizabeth Williams Harris
Oct 22, 2025
Margaret Elizabeth Williams Harris “Mamaw,” 97, of Dobson, NC, entered the gates of heaven and gained her angel wings on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Born on December 3, 1927, Margaret dedicated her life to creating a loving and nurturing home for her husband of 64 years, Joe (deceased), their four children, and later in life, her granddaughter, Stacey.
Margaret was born...
Shirlee Ann Foley Powell
Oct 22, 2025
Mrs. Shirlee Foley Powell, age 81 of Bassett, Virginia passed away on October 22, 2025, at her home. She was born in Patrick County, Virginia on December 15, 1943, to the late Calvin Luck Foley Sr. and Cassie Lovell Foley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Bebe Rakes; and two brothers, C. J....
Virginia Beatrice Marshall Rakes
Oct 22, 2025
Mrs. Virginia Beatrice Marshall Rakes, age 94 of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy. Mrs. Rakes was born in Carroll County, Virginia on November 21, 1930, to the late Nancy Ann Easter and Harvey Washington Marshall. Virginia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be...