Obituaries
Edward Michael Murray
Mar 6, 2026
Mr. Edward Michael Murray, age 80, of Dobson passed away peacefully Friday, March 6, 2026, at The Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born on January 8, 1946, in Norfolk Va, to the late Edward Francis Murray and the late Mable Maurine Fletcher Murray. Mr. Murray would want to be most remembered for his strong faith,...
Franklin Delano Williams
Mar 5, 2026
Mr. Franklin Delano Williams, age 88 of Sparta, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on April 12, 1937, to the late John Preston Williams and Gracie Darling Rorrer Williams. In addition to his parents, Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Lee Troup Williams; four brothers,...
Robert "Bob" Waldo King
Mar 5, 2026
Robert Waldo “Bob” King, age 86, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, March 5, 2026, at his residence. He was known lovingly as Papaw, Pop, Dad, and Granddad, Bob lived a life marked by service, laughter, music and had a deep love for family. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 30...
Frank "Frankie" Albert Spencer, Jr.
Mar 5, 2026
Mr. Frank Albert Spencer, Jr, “Frankie,” age 67, of Stuart, Viriginia passed away at the Sheila Strauss Hospice House in Roanoke on Thursday, March 5, 2026. He was born in Patrick County on January 25, 1959. Mr. Spencer was preceded in death by his mother, Dovie Fain Spencer; maternal grandparents, James and Emma Fain; and paternal grandparents, John and Dorothy...
Drewey "Eugene" Scott
Mar 5, 2026
Mr. Drewey “Eugene” Scott, age 90 of Brookhaven, Georgia passed away peacefully at his home on March 5, 2026. He was born in Meadows of Dan, Virginia on April 14, 1935, to the late Samuel Toney Scott and Dora Goad Scott. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all 6 of his siblings, Elzie Scott, Howard...
Roger Dale Gravely
Mar 5, 2026
Mr. Roger Dale Gravely, age 80 of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gravely was born on October 30, 1945, in Surry County to the late Harvey Lee and Mallie Lorena Hudson Gravely. Roger was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He...
Mary Lynn Simmons Sawyers
Mar 5, 2026
Mrs. Mary Lynn Simmons Sawyers, 74, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, March 5, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Sawyers was born October 11, 1951, in Surry County to the late Gideon and Margaret Sumpter Simmons. Mrs. Sawyers retired from Carolina Farm Credit in Pilot Mountain. She loved people, and she spread joy everywhere she went. She...
Carl Ray Murray
Mar 5, 2026
Mr. Carl Ray Murray, age 84, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Twelve Oaks Assted Living in Mt. Airy. He was born on October 19, 1941 in Surry County to the late Cecil and Hattie Hawks Gammons. Left to cherish his memory are a sister, Brenda Durst; brothers, Mike and Dennis Gammons. In addition to...
Mary Ann Johnson
Mar 4, 2026
Miss Mary Ann Johnson, age 74 of Dobson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at her home. Miss Johnson was born on October 24, 1951, in Forsyth County. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was known for her love of antiques, whether furniture or jewelry as well as the buying and selling of items...
Mary York Cave
Mar 3, 2026
Mrs. Mary York Cave, age 86, passed away peacefully on her birthday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at The Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Cave; her parents, Willie Frank York and Margaret Stanley York; several brothers and a sister.
She was a loving mother to Bryan (Angie) and...
Christopher Dale Horton
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Christopher Dale Horton, age 33, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1992 in Surry County to Tony and Susan Bowman Horton. Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Carrie Vass (Timothy); nieces, Lillian and Oaklee Vass; grandmother, Dorothy Smith; special friend, Alyssa Wolf; special pet,...
Katherine "Kathy" (Sykes) Slate
Mar 3, 2026
Mrs. Katherine “Kathy” Sykes Slate, age 82 of Mount Airy entered her eternal rest, on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Slate was born on July 7, 1943, in Surry County to the late Harvey and Ruby Alice Dawson Sykes. Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She spent most of her...
Frances Oleeta Brim Chilton
Mar 3, 2026
Ms. Frances Oleeta Brim Chilton, 87, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Ms. Chilton was born January 14, 1939, in Surry County, one of nine children born to the late Romney Samuel and Voda Gammons Brim. Oleeta worked for many years at Quality Mills and later...
JoAnn Felts Cassell
Mar 3, 2026
Mrs. JoAnn Felts Cassell, age 80 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully Tuesday March 3, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by her family. She was born October 2, 1945, in Surry County to the late Franklin Benjamin Felts and Josie Ellen Culler Felts.
She was a God-fearing woman—a devoted mother and proud grandmother who never missed an opportunity...
Deborah Leah Tate
Mar 2, 2026
Mrs. Deborah Tate, age 72, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday morning, March 2, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Tate was born in Grand Junction, Colorado, on February 26, 1954, to the late Norma Faith Griffin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Tate...
Betty Lou Fowler Hemmings
Mar 1, 2026
Mrs. Betty Lou Fowler Hemmings left this world on March 1, 2026. She passed away peacefully at Northern Surry Hospital surrounded by her children. She was 93. She was the youngest and last surviving member of the eleven children born to the late W.T. (Tom) Fowler and Lucinda (Lu) Nixon Fowler. All of her brothers and sisters - Dewitt Fowler,...
Iris "Christine" Turner Hylton
Feb 28, 2026
Mrs. Iris Christine Turner Hylton, age 83 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away at SOVAH Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County on February 28, 2026. She was born in Patrick County on February 16, 1943, to the late William English Turner and Beadie Gaye Light Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. Winfred Leon...
Zachary Kendall Adams
Feb 28, 2026
Mr. Zachary Kendall Adams, 25, of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Mr. Adams was born in Forsyth County to David Adams and Karen Adams Jolley.
Zach possessed a contagious smile and a warmth that made others feel instantly at ease. Known for his kind heart and generous spirit, he selflessly helped others and was the kind...
Mr. Jody Banks Branch
Feb 27, 2026
Mr. Jody Banks Branch, age 41, of Lowgap, passed away at his home on February 27, 2026. Mr. Branch was born on July 3, 1984, in Forsyth County, to Peggy Diane White Branch and the late Joe Bill Branch. Mr. Branch was employed at Cooke Trucking for 10 years, and prior to that he was self-employed at his family business,...
Judy Ann Light Hutchens
Feb 27, 2026
Judy Hutchens, 65, passed away peacefully at her home in Lawsonville, North Carolina, on February 27, 2026.
Born on December 12, 1960, Judy lived a life marked by strength, sacrifice, and deep devotion to those she loved. She was the heart of her family — selfless, dependable, and always willing to put others before herself.
Judy faithfully loved her church and was...
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