Obituaries
Michael James Neal
Jun 12, 2023
Mr. Michael James “Mike” Neal, 81, of Pinnacle, passed from this life to his eternal heavenly home on the morning of June 12, 2023, leaving behind his beloved family, friends, and the Shoals community.
Mike was born March 28, 1942, in Lawsonville, to the late Charles Edwin and Mildred Declovice Robertson Neal. He graduated from Lawsonville High School. In...
Dale Ellis Pendleton
Jun 12, 2023
Mr. Dale Ellis Pendleton, age 70, of Critz, Virginia passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023. He was born on January 14, 1953, to the late Alvin Ellis Pendleton and Louenna Stanley Pendleton “Tootsie”. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister in-law, Brenda Pendleton and father-in-law and mother-in-law, James F. Gilbert and Nadean Plasters...
Roger Dale Payne
Jun 11, 2023
Mr. Roger Dale Payne, age 74 of Ararat, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home. He was born in Surry County, NC on June 11, 1949, to the late Elmer Lee Payne and Marie Butcher Payne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Hawks Payne; two...
Phillip Larry (Joe) Chaney
Jun 11, 2023
Phillip Larry (Joe) Chaney, a beloved husband, a devoted papa to Leah and Grace and loving brother, retired probation officer and store owner, passed away on June 11, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. He was born on June 16, 1941, in Surry County, NC, to his parents, Albert Chaney and Irene Jenkins Chaney.
Larry...
Leslie Ann Hutchens
Jun 10, 2023
Ms. Leslie Ann Hutchens, age 50, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away at her home on Saturday June 10, 2023. She was born in Yadkin County on March 5th, 1973, to the late John Henry Hutchens and the late Barbara Ann Hudson. She was preceded in death by her favorite horse Mary. She was a self-employed salesperson, and a...
Shirley Etta Hutson Hall
Jun 10, 2023
Mrs. Shirley Etta Hutson Hall, age 62, of Mount Airy, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Hall was born April 28, 1961, in Forsyth County to the late Donald Preston Hutson and Inez Paisley Cassell Hutson. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed. Shirley is survived by...
Roger Calvin Stowe
Jun 10, 2023
Roger Calvin Stowe, age 72, of Patrick Springs, VA, passed away on June 10, 2023, at Stanleytown Health & Rehabilitation. Calvin’s final hours were spent surrounded by family and friends. He was born on December 7, 1950, to the late Otis Franklin Stowe and Martha Louise Layman Stowe. Roger was also preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Stowe; brother-in-law,...
Kenneth Elwyn Fulk
Jun 9, 2023
Mr. Kenneth Elwyn Fulk, age 73 of Mount Airy, passed away on Friday evening, June 9, 2023, at his home in Mount Airy surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Fulk was born on December 3, 1949, in Surry County to the late Charlie Linville and Ina Emogene Jarrell Fulk. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and...
Barbara Bernice Hiatt Nester
Jun 9, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Bernice Hiatt Nester, age 94, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at her home. She was born on July 21, 1928, in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Thomas Raleigh and Exie Inscore Hiatt. Barbara cared about her family above all else. Countless memories are shared among her large family, gathering on Christmas...
Clyde Allen Massey
Jun 9, 2023
Mr. Clyde Allen Massey, age 88, passed away at his home on June 9, 2023. He was born on December 3, 1934, to the late William “Bill” and Delia Foley Massey. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Janet Leigh Massey and Barbara Collins; one grandson, William Russell “Rusty” Collins; two sons-in-law, John Hubbard and Jim Collins; six brothers;...
James Edward Poore Sr.
Jun 9, 2023
Mr. James Edward Poore Sr, age 91, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born on July 10, 1931, in Henry County to the late Lacy and Lela White Poore. James was the second man hired at John S. Clark where he worked for 38...
Elsie Newman Simpson
Jun 8, 2023
Ms. Elsie Cleo Newman Simpson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Brookridge Retirement Community in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born in Surry County, September 9, 1931, the daughter of the late Charles Edgar and Esther Wright Newman. Ms. Simpson was a registered nurse and retired from Northern Regional Hospital after many years of...
Robert Lee Woods
Jun 8, 2023
Mr. Robert Lee Woods, 86, of Mt. Airy passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Pruitt Health in Elkin. He was born in Surry County on September 10, 1936, to the late William Riley Woods and Elsie May Chandler Woods Flinchum. Mr. Woods retired from Proctor Silex after 38 years of employment. He enjoyed driving his 1970 blue Chevy...
Freeda Mae Collins Doby
Jun 8, 2023
Freeda Mae Collins Doby, a devoted wife of 66 years and loving mother, peacefully passed away on June 8, 2023, at an age of 94. She was born on May 22, 1929, in Surry County as the daughter of Johnnie Collins and Daisy Hemmings Collins.Freeda was a homemaker who dedicated her life to her family and community. She was...
James Akers Woods
Jun 7, 2023
Mr. James Akers Woods, age 76, of Mount Airy, NC passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Patrick County, VA, January 31, 1947, the son of the late Jesse and Glassie Wright Woods. Mr. Woods loved woodworking and gardening and was retired from Pike Electric. He is survived by his wife,...
Cory Trent Goad
Jun 7, 2023
Mr. Cory Trent Goad, age 46, of Ararat, VA, passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Wednesday June 7, 2023. He was born in Patrick County on December 17, 1976, to Carlos and Diona Bowman Goad. He was a master of the grill and he loved to cook for his family. He had a love...
Janet Lynn Riggs Carpenter
Jun 7, 2023
Mrs. Janet Lynn “Jan” Riggs Carpenter, 65, of Mount Airy, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023, at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Carpenter was born September 14, 1957, in Surry County, one of three daughters born to the late Bobby Lee and Dorothy Franklin Johnson Riggs. Jan worked as an inspector at Spencer’s Inc. for many...
Roger Lee Nunn
Jun 7, 2023
Mr. Roger Lee Nunn, age 76 of Stuart, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. Mr. Nunn was born on February 8, 1947, in Patrick County to the late Walter Lee and Elsie Pack Nunn. Roger was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He...
Russell Odele Smith
Jun 6, 2023
Mr. Russell Odele Smith, 77, of Ararat, VA, passed away Tuesday morning, June 6, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro. Mr. Smith was born June 29, 1945, in Patrick County, VA, to the late J.D. and Ellie Mae Young Smith. Russell retired as an outdoor activity guide from Primland Golf and Spa Resort. He is survived by a daughter,...
Sharon Elizabeth (Short) Thomas
Jun 6, 2023
Ms. Sharon Elizabeth Short Thomas, age 69 of King, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Thomas was born on November 24, 1953, in Surry County to the late George and Bessie Sutphin Short. Sharon was a loving mother, nanny, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all that...
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