Delorise Jean Dowell Edwards
Nov 10, 2022
Mrs. Delorise Jean Dowell Edwards, 61, of Galax, VA, passed away at Twin County Regional Hospital, Thursday, November 10, 2022, after a long battle of declining health. She was born in Carroll County, May 30, 1961, to the late Roger and Pauline Tilley Dowell. Mrs. Edwards was a loving a kind-hearted, soft-spoken person with a warm smile. She loved...
Doris Carter Ashburn
Nov 10, 2022
Mrs. Doris Carter Ashburn, age 69 of Spencer, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at her home. She was born in Martinsville on June 4, 1953 to the late Willie Columbus “Lum” Carter and Ella Mae Myers Carter. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ashburn was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Ashburn; a brother, Lindsey Carter;...
Geraldine (Gerri) Theresa DiRuzza
Nov 9, 2022
Mrs. Geraldine (Gerri) Theresa DiRuzza, age 84, of Elkin, North Carolina, formerly of Middleboro, Massachusetts passed away peacefully November 9, 2022, at her residence. She was born October 18, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Domenic Raphanella and the late Marie (DeMaino) Raphanella. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Mariano...
Richard Thomas Ferguson
Nov 9, 2022
Mr. Richard Thomas Ferguson, age 41, of Mt Airy, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his home. He was born in Kane County, Illinois on October 1, 1981, to Lucian Thomas Ferguson Jr, and Parthene Taylor Ferguson Chapman. Richard ran a father and son Auto Technician Shop, R&N Automotive. Richard loved fast cars, he loved people, and he loved his family....
James L. "J.L." Morrison, Jr
Nov 9, 2022
Mr. James Leroy “J.L.” Morrison, Jr., age 63 of Stuart, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his home. He was born in Martinsville on April 13, 1959. He was preceded in death by his father, James Leroy Morrison, Sr. J.L. was the owner/operator of Grass Roots Landscaping. He was of the Baptist...
Catherine Rogers Spires
Nov 9, 2022
Catherine “Cathy” Rogers Spires, age 73 of Mount Airy, North Carolina passed away on November 9, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on December 24, 1948, in Auburn, Alabama to Seaborn Thomas Rogers and Emogene Edwards Rogers. Cathy grew up in Alexander City, Alabama where her family owned Rogers Automotive Supply for 57 years. ...
Annie Lee Snow Hemmings
Nov 9, 2022
We are heartbroken, but have comfort knowing our loved one is with our Lord and Savior. She prayed many times everyday for the good Lord to take her. She was ready to go from her earthly home to her heavenly home November 9, 2022. Annie Lee Hemmings was born in Surry County on a Thanksgiving Day, November 26,...
Geraldine Belle Pyrtle Handy
Nov 9, 2022
Mrs. Geraldine Belle Pyrtle Handy, age 78, of Stuart, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at her home. She was born in Stokes County on February 8, 1944, to the late Maylor Pyrtle and Gladys Nelson Pyrtle. In addition to her parents, Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Dayton...
Callie Ann Marie Nicole Crowell
Nov 8, 2022
Miss Callie Ann Marie Nicole Crowell, age 18 of Stuart, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville. She was born on July 6, 2004, in Rogers, AR. She was preceded in death by her great grandmother, Linda Walker; her great grandfather, Melvin Crowell; an aunt, Chrissy Crowell; and an uncle, Caleb Crowell. Callie was...
Margaret Alice Jessup Clement
Nov 8, 2022
Alice Jessup Clement, 83, of Ararat, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at her home. She was born April 18, 1939, to the late Robert and Ida May Nunn Jessup in Mount Airy, NC.
Alice had been employed by Beverly Enterprise from which she retired as a Dietician. She enjoyed life with her family and friends. Cooking,...
Harold Herbert Creasey
Nov 8, 2022
Mr. Harold Herbert Creasey, 73, of Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Creasey was born April 16, 1949, in Surry County, one of three children born to the late Charles Herbert and Matilda Mae O’Neal Creasey. Harold worked at Spencer’s Inc. for 26 years. Later, he...
Mary Lou McWilliams
Nov 7, 2022
It is with sadness to announce the passing of Mary Lou McWilliams in Mt. Airy, NC on November 7th, 2022. Mary Lou died from complications from a life-long fight with Crohn’s Disease. Despite being diagnosed with this severe illness during her teen’s, she outlived the medical world's expectations. She died at the age of 74 when no one thought...
Josie Frances Fain Hamm
Nov 7, 2022
Mrs. Josie Frances Fain Hamm, age 85, of Claudville, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at her home. She was born in Stokes County on January 25, 1937, to the late Dollie Fain Dalton. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew her. Left to cherish her memory are her...
Alfred Henry Dehors, Jr.
Nov 7, 2022
Mr. Alfred Dehors Jr., age 53, of Mount Airy, passed away at his residence on November 7, 2022. Mr. Dehors Jr. was born on December 17, 1968, to the late Mildred Ellen Dehors and Alfred Dehors Sr. He is survived by his father, Alfred Dehors Sr. of Mt. Airy, son, AJ Dehors of NY., three sisters and brother in...
Dennis Oscar Coe
Nov 6, 2022
Mr. Dennis Oscar Coe, age 87, of Dobson, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Village Care of King. He was born August 24, 1935, in Surry County to the late Oscar and Ruth Coe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Evelyn Rhodes, Velma Binkley, and his brothers, Roy Coe, Rex Coe,...
Tom Douglas McGuirt
Nov 6, 2022
Tom Douglas McGuirt, 72, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. He was a much loved husband, father, grandfather and friend and a humble servant of God.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 47 years, Victoria Wynne McGuirt, son Douglas Elliott McGuirt (wife Katelyn) of Greenville, S.C., daughter Mary McGuirt Zacá (husband Domenico) of Milan, Italy, granddaughter...
Harvie Langhorne Spangler
Nov 6, 2022
Harvie Langhorne Spangler, age 94, passed away peacefully November, 6, 2022 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Harvie was born February 9, 1928, to honorable Charles Langhorne and Kittie Cockram Spangler. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Frances Swiney Spangler. Also preceding Harvie, are 5...
Mark Anthony Nixon
Nov 6, 2022
Mr. Mark Anthony Nixon, age 59, of Lowgap, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his home. He was born in Surry County on November 12, 1962, to the late Norris and Barbara Mosley Nixon. Mark loved hunting, fishing and he loved his daughters. He was a very devoted family man and enjoyed life. He was a loving husband,...
Bobby Joe Shinault
Nov 5, 2022
Rev. Bobby Joe Shinault, 84, of Mt. Airy went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy. He was born in Wythe County on December 10, 1937, to the late Henry and Roxie Dalton Shinault. Rev. Shinault preached the gospel of Jesus Christ for many...
Mary Ethel Amburn
Nov 4, 2022
Mrs. Mary Ethel Amburn, 84, of Mt. Airy passed away at her home, Friday, November 4, 2022. She was born in Carroll County, VA, August 8, 1938, to the late Richard “Dick” and Mary Jane White Surratt. Mrs. Amburn retired from Nester’s Hosiery and was of the Baptist Faith. She loved her family and enjoyed the time they spent...