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;...
Mrs. Kelly Ann Blackburn Hice, age 60, of Lowgap, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at The Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 13,1965, in Alleghany County, to the late Robert D. Blackburn and the late Peggy Shupe Bryant. Left to cherish her memories are her devoted husband, Robert “Bobby” Hice;...
Jeffrey Brian Holt, 52, of Dobson, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born January 9, 1973, to the late Gomery Dairell Holt and the late Polly Poindexter Holt Hardy. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Jayme Brendle Holt; daughter and son-in-law, Caitlyn Ramey and TJ; step-daughter, Morison Berrier; grandchildren, Ansley Ramey and Jack...
John Daniel Davis, born on September 21, 1981, in Surry County, North Carolina, passed away on April 18, 2025, at the age of 43. John's life journey began and ended in the place he called home, surrounded by the familiar landscapes of Surry County.With a dedicated career as a dump truck driver in the construction industry.John had a passion for...
Dianne Leys Joyce, 70, of Mount Airy, North Carolina, passed away at her home on April 18, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1954, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, the daughter of John Leys and Willemina Vyfhuizen Leys. She graduated from Mount Airy High School in 1972 and went on to attend Surry Community College. She worked at Pine...
January 12, 1931 – April 18, 2025
Roy Sidney Smith, age 94 of Mount Airy, passed away on April 18, 2025 following several months of declining health. Roy was born on January 12, 1931, in Cana, VA. He was the son of the late Culbert Erastus and Susan Etta Willard Smith. In 1951 he married the love of his life, Mildred...
Mrs. Willynda “Lynda” Puckett Holder, 83 of Claudville, VA, passed away early Thursday morning, April 17, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born on December 9, 1941, in Carroll County the only child to the late Paul Truman Puckett and Mary Sue Mills Puckett. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and dear friend. She...
Mrs. Janice Darlene Handy, age 72, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday evening, April 17, 2025, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy. Mrs. Handy was born in Surry County on August 8, 1952, to the late Preston Chappell and Jettie Arnder Chappell. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend, who will surely be missed by all who knew...
Mrs. Mildred Frances O’Neal Adams, age 88, of King, passed away on Thursday Morning, April 17, 2025 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born on April 15, 1937 in Surry County to the late Charlie Monroe O’Neal and Maggie Lee Hooker O’Neal. Mrs. Adams was a retired CNA from Forsyth Hospital after 32 years of service....
Mrs. Gertrude Vernon Bowman Davis, age 100, of Claudville, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 24, 1924 in Stokes County to the late Ellis and Susie Painter Bowman. Mrs. Davis retired from Spencer’s after 35 years of service and was also a longtime member of the Granite City Cloggers. She was...
Mr. Gary James “Buck” Wood, age 73, of Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday morning April 15, 2025, at Central Continuing Care. Mr. Wood was born August 31, 1951, in Surry County, to the late Columbus Wood and Ethel Adams Wood King. He was an avid cook, working in the restaurant/food industry nearly all his life. He also loved to collect...
Rodney Fae Horton, aged 74 of Claudville, passed from this world on Monday, April 14, 2025. Born July 16, 1950, to Earnest William Horton and Flossie Bowman Horton, Rod, or "Hotrod" as he was known amongst friends, was a US Army Veteran, retired linesman, farmer, scrounger, trickster and consummate pain in the ass. He was also the most generous, loyal...
Dale Andrew “Stretch” Hylton, age 55 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away on April 14, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 31, 1969, to the late Harold Hylton and Barbara Woods Hylton.
Dale grew up in the Woolwine, Virginia area. He graduated from Patrick County High School and Auto and Diesel College in Tennessee. He worked as...
Mr. Arlie Marion, 89 of Bassett, VA, passed away on Monday evening April 14, 2025, at Mulberry Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Martinsville, VA. He was born March 24, 1936, in Surry County to the late Riley and Nora Gillespie Marion. Arlie retired from Bassett Furniture after several years of service. Left to cherish his memory are his wife,...
Mrs. Patsy Jean Branson Robertson, age 78, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at her home. She was born on October 29, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late George Washington Branson Sr. and the late Louis Robertine Branson. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew...
Mrs. Imogene Leftwich Simmons, age 85 of Mount Airy, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Simmons was born on November 30, 1939, in Surry County to the late Raleigh Oscar and Carrie Lee McHone Leftwich. Imogene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, sister,...
THIS OBITUARY IS PROVIDED AS A COURTESY FOR GENTRY FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE IN YADKINVILLE.
Miss Mettie Elizabeth Hiatt, who was lovingly known as “Lib”, was born March 18, 1945 in Surry County to the late John Alex and Kate Eads Hiatt. Elizabeth worked with the US Department of Agriculture for 39 years until retiring as County Executive Director for Sampson County....
Mr. Brandon Everett Marshall, age 44 of Mount Airy, passed away on Saturday morning April 12, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born April 17, 1980, to Brigget Annette Cooke Horton and the late Marty Van Marshall. He worked for Lester’s Towing and Automotive. He loved riding his Harley-Davidson and hanging out with his family and...
Susan Slate, 67, of Smith Mountain Lake, VA, formerly of Stuart, VA, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025.
Born in 1957, Susan was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose life was rooted in love, kindness, and generosity. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pete Slate, with whom she shared a lifetime of memories and deep affection.
Susan...
Mrs. Mary Alice Hiatt Cockerham, 83, of Walnut Cove, passed away peacefully on Saturday night, April 12, 2025, and is now resting at Jesus’ feet. Mrs. Cockerham was born May 7, 1941, in Carroll County, VA, the daughter of the late Robert Oakley and Sadie Bell Haynes Hiatt. Alice retired as a fixer from Sara Lee Corporation after many years...