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Obituaries

Carolyn Thompson Williams

Carolyn Thompson Williams

Apr 9, 2024

Carolyn Thompson Williams, age 91, of Stuart, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at The Landmark Center. She was born in Stuart on April 13, 1932, to the late Dr. William N. Thompson and Opal Ingram Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Christian V. Williams.

Mrs. Williams attended Westhampton College...

Nathan Wade Shelton

Nathan Wade Shelton

Apr 9, 2024

           This is a courtesy of Moody Funeral ServiceMr. Nathan Wade Shelton, 95, husband of the late Mary Hurd Shelton, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his home. He was born in Mount Airy, NC, a son of the late Ramey Shelton and the late Clennie Rakes Shelton. Mr. Shelton was a graduate of Mount Airy...

Miss Verna Ray Jarrell

Miss Verna Ray Jarrell

Apr 8, 2024

Miss Verna Ray Jarrell, age 73, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at her residence.  Verna was born January 18, 1951, to the late Oval Nelson Jarrell and Grace Doris Rich Jarrell.  She grew up in Mount Airy, out in the country a bit.  Verna was creative, artistic, and loved to create unique gifts for her friends...

Frances Cook Holder

Frances Cook Holder

Apr 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Frances Cook Holder announce her passing on April 8, 2024, in Surry County at the age of 83. She was born in Surry County to James W. Cook and Maude Shackleford Cook.  She graduated from Guilford College with a bachelor’s degree in English, where she was a college marshal and an...

Judy Anderson Davis

Judy Anderson Davis

Apr 8, 2024

Mrs. Judy Anderson Davis, age 76 of Ridgeway, Virginia passed away at her home on Monday, April 8, 2024.  She was born in Patrick County on November 24, 1947, to the late Herbert Handy Anderson and Lucy Jane Thomas Anderson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul S. Davis, Jr.; one nephew, Matthew...

Frances Shew Norman

Frances Shew Norman

Apr 8, 2024

 Mrs. Sally Frances Shew Norman, age 76, of Elkin, NC, passed away on Monday April 8th, 2024, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. She was born August 13, 1947, to the late Noah Shew and the late Hazel Irene Freeman Shew, in addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Noah Grey Shew. She...

Dr. Monty Dean Hiatt

Dr. Monty Dean Hiatt

Apr 7, 2024

Dr. Monty Dean Hiatt, 78, of Dobson, passed away Sunday morning, April 7, 2024, at his home.  Dr. Hiatt was born October 12, 1945, in Surry County, one of six children born to the late James Callis and Margaret Ann Sutphin Hiatt.  A man of strong faith, Monty lived his life honorably and served his community.  Not only was he...

Glenda Mae Taylor

Glenda Mae Taylor

Apr 7, 2024

Mrs. Glenda Mae Hodges Taylor, 88, of Lowgap passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.   She was born in Surry County on January 31, 1936, to the late Elmer and Mary Ella Flinchum Hodges.  Mrs. Taylor was a faithful member of Maple Springs Baptist Church.  She was a...

Pauline Shelor Conner

Pauline Shelor Conner

Apr 7, 2024

Mrs. Pauline Shelor Conner, age 87 of Woolwine, Virginia passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Sovah Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County.  She was born in Patrick County on September 26, 1936, to the late Thorburn Jefferson “T.J.” Shelor and Tula Mae Alderman Shelor.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

James William "Bill" Pike, Jr.

James William "Bill" Pike, Jr.

Apr 6, 2024

Mr. James William “Bill” Pike, Jr. age 93, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at his home in Charlotte surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Pike was born on December 19, 1930, in Buchanan, Virginia to the late James William Pike, Sr. and Nellie Mitchell Pike.  Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great great-grandfather, brother, and friend....

Garl T. Smith

Garl T. Smith

Apr 6, 2024

        Mr. Garl T. Smith, age 95 of Stuart, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Patrick County on October 3, 1928, to the late Robert Jones Smith and Novia Lyon Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Fulcher Smith;...

Odell Haywood Tompkins

Odell Haywood Tompkins

Apr 5, 2024

Odell ‘Haywood’ Tompkins passed away in Winston Salem, North Carolina on Friday, April 5, 2024.  He was 56 years old.  He was born in Forsyth County on June 24, 1967, to Odell and Carol Tompkins.  He graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1985.

Haywood is preceded in death by his grandparents, Young and Rachie Tompkins, Arnold and Virgie Bowman, and...

Joseph "Edward" Cave

Joseph "Edward" Cave

Apr 4, 2024

Mr. Joseph “Edward” Cave, age 83, of Dobson, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 27, 1940, in Surry County, to the late Joseph Edgar “Pete” Cave and the late Bessie Hodges Cave. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Annette Cave, and his brothers, Richard...

Carolyn Kay Edwards Moore

Carolyn Kay Edwards Moore

Apr 4, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Kay Edwards Moore, age 66, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on November 6, 1957 in Surry County to the late Ruby Mae Edwards Bingman.  Left to cherish her memory are her sister and brother-in-law, Teresa Caudle (Jerry); brothers and sisters-in-law,...

Theresa Gale Rutherford Sechrist

Theresa Gale Rutherford Sechrist

Apr 3, 2024

Mrs. Theresa Gale Rutherford Sechrist, 65, of Cana, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mrs. Sechrist was born on October 30, 1958, in Forsyth County, to the late William Vance Rutherford and Dorothy Duncan Rutherford Semones.  Theresa was a faithful pastor’s wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She...

Billie Steele Casstevens

Billie Steele Casstevens

Apr 3, 2024

Mrs. Billie Steele Casstevens, 75, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday morning, April 3, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mrs. Casstevens was born August 26, 1948, in Surry County, the younger of two daughters born to the late Jack Steele and Mary Leo Steele Samuel.  Billie worked as an office clerk at Spencer’s Inc....

Sandra Kay Martin Amburn

Sandra Kay Martin Amburn

Apr 2, 2024

Ms. Sandra Kay Martin Amburn, age 70 of Martinsville, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Carillion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  She was born in Patrick County, Virginia on October 10, 1953, to the late Arthur Norman Martin and Frances “Peggy” Wright Martin.  Sandra had worked for Food Lion on Brookdale Street in Martinsville for over 40 years.  She enjoyed reading,...

Robert Gordon McKinney

Robert Gordon McKinney

Apr 2, 2024

Mr. Robert Gordon McKinney, age 88, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born on March 17, 1936, in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Grover and Mable Carlen McKinney.  Mr. McKinney was retired from Scenic Ford after many years of service and was a...

Oma Elizabeth Lester Lambert

Oma Elizabeth Lester Lambert

Apr 2, 2024

Mrs. Oma Elizabeth “Omie” Lester Lambert, 85, of Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday evening, April 2, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mrs. Lambert was born December 13, 1938, in McDowell County, WV, one of fifteen children born to the late Matthew William and Martillie Knuckles Lester.  Omie worked as a knitter in several hosiery...

Kevin Dale Simmons

Kevin Dale Simmons

Apr 2, 2024

Mr. Kevin Dale “PaPaw” Simmons, age 51 of Mount Airy went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday April 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Kevin was born December 8, 1972, in Surry County to Sue Pennix Draughn and the late DJ “Dickie” Simmons.  He...

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