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...
James "Ron" Graham
Apr 25, 2025
Mr. James “Ron” Graham, age 79, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 29, 1945 in Mecklenburg County to the late Charles Graham and Ruby Sanders. Mr. Graham had a love for watching sports, playing golf, fishing and coaching children’s baseball. His favorite way to start the day was...
Virginia Dare Simmons
Apr 25, 2025
Mrs. Virginia Dare Wall Simmons, age 97, of Mount Airy, passed away early Friday morning, April 25, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. Mrs. Simmons was born in Stokes County on February 8, 1928, to the late William Henry Wall and Stella Mae Knight Wall. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and...
Timothy Brian Whitt
Apr 25, 2025
Mr. Timothy Brian Whitt, age 63, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville, NC. He was born April 20, 1962, to Blanche Mae Cave Whitt and the late Elmer Lee Whitt. In addition to his mother, left to cherish his memories are his brother Steve Whitt and Cindy. He was also proceeded...
John Alexander Robinson
Apr 24, 2025
John Alexander Robinson, 75, of Lambsburg, Virginia passed away surrounded in love and holding the hands of "His Girls" on April 24th, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 5th, 1950 in Baywood, Virginia to the late William "Woodrow" Robinson and Alice "Pauline" Anderson Robinson. Johnny worked many years for Pepsi and Rental Towel Services before owning his...
Winfield Gammons
Apr 24, 2025
Mr. Winfield Gammons, age 90 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection. He was born in Patrick County on February 11, 1935, to the late Jessie James Gammons and Susie Goins Gammons. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, David, Frank, Blaine, William, and Herbert...
Herman Lee Boles
Apr 23, 2025
Mr. Herman Lee “Buck” Boles, 89, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Boles was born September 2, 1935, in Surry County, to the late Gladys Boles Bingman. Buck dedicated much of his life to serving others – first in uniform and later with a tool...
Violet Lowe Harrison
Apr 21, 2025
Mrs. Violet Lowe Harrison, 89, of Lowgap, passed away Monday night, April 21, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Harrison was born June 12, 1935, in Surry County, one of six children born to the late Eddie and Imogene Carson Lowe. A devoted homemaker, Violet dedicated her life to nurturing her family and creating a warm, loving home....
Nelson "Deanie" Ogle
Apr 21, 2025
Mr. Nelson Dean “Deanie” Ogle, age 67, of Pinnacle, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 1, 1957 in Carroll County to the late Robert and Hazel Walls Ogle. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 31 years, Lucy Pack Ogle; sisters, Bobbie Easter, Evelyn Bobbitt (Goober), Wanda Crabb, Cat...
Flynn Downing "Junior" Allen, Jr.
Apr 20, 2025
Mr. Flynn Downing Allen, Jr., age 84, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Sunday April 20, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born on April 8, 1941, in Surry County to the late Flynn Allen Sr and the late Emily Southern Allen. Mr. Flynn retired from Vulcan Materials in Winston-Salem as a mechanic after many...
Junior Martin Crissman
Apr 20, 2025
Junior Martin Crissman, 79, of Siloam, North Carolina passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born February 14, 1946, to the late Mallory Martin and Sheila Marion Crissman. Left to cherish his memory is his daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie Walker, Sheryl Mace and Carroll, and Buffy Hall and Lackey; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Crissman and Sharon; grandchildren, Zack Crissman and Amanda,...
Ronnie Steven "Ron" Atkins
Apr 20, 2025
Mr. Ronnie Steven Atkins, also affectionally known as “Rockin Ronnie A”, age 74, of Dobson, passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born January 21, 1951, in Surry County, to the late Carl H. Atkins and the late Peggy Watson Atkins.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 41 years, Dixie Cook Atkins;...