Robert "Josh" Fariss

Robert "Josh" Fariss

Jun 4, 2021

Mr. Robert “Josh” Edwin Fariss, age 78, of Mt. Airy, passed away early Friday morning, June 04, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Carroll County on January 17, 1943, to the late Posey Clarence Fariss and Delphia Jane Goad Fariss.  Josh was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be...

Shirley Vaughn

Shirley Vaughn

Jun 4, 2021

Shirley Anne Vaughn, 74, of Mt. Airy, NC passed peacefully in her sleep on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Pruitt Health Nursing Home.  Born May 20, 1947 in Mt. Airy, NC, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Vaughn and Pauline Vernon Vaughn.  Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Emily and Jim Smithson of Chesapeake, VA; son, Jeffrey Dawson...

Louvenia Dye

Louvenia Dye

Jun 4, 2021

Mrs. Louvenia Annis Grimes Dye, 71, of Cana, VA passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.  She was born in Surry County on April 23, 1950, to the late Austin and Rena Smith Grimes.  Mrs. Dye was a loving homemaker who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.  She is survived by...

Lennis Kendrick

Lennis Kendrick

Jun 4, 2021

Ms. Lennis Lawson Kendrick, age 58 of Patrick Springs, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Patrick County on October 10, 1962 to the late Davis and Bessie Martin Lawson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Katie Burgart.          Surviving is two sisters, Bonnie Turner of Bassett,...

Carlie Mounce

Carlie Mounce

Jun 3, 2021

Mr. Carlie Roger Mounce, age 79, of Elkin, NC passed away on Thursday evening, June 3, 2021, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Surry County on May 17, 1942, to the late Carmel Vance Mounce and the late Alma Hardy Mounce.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Senia Mounce Hall. ...

Robert "Bob" Ring

Robert "Bob" Ring

Jun 2, 2021

Mr. Robert “Bob” Coleman Ring, 75 of Siloam passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his home.  Mr. Ring was born on July 12, 1945 to the late William and Emma Shinault Ring.  Mr. Ring was a devout Christian, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.  He will be deeply missed by all that knew him.  Left to cherish...

John Perry

John Perry

Jun 2, 2021

Mr. John Gary Perry, 84, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday night, June 2, 2021, at his home.  He was born July 2, 1936, in Hickory, to the late John Dillon and Laura Plemmons Perry.  Mr. Perry proudly served our country in the United States Army while stationed in Germany.  He was a 1954 graduate of Mount Airy High School...

George Beasley

George Beasley

Jun 2, 2021

George G. Beasley of Naples, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the age of 89.  George was born in Ararat, Virginia on April 9, 1932 to the late Mary Epperson and Murray Beasley.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  While best known for his trailblazing achievements in the radio broadcasting industry, he will be...

Brenda Bennett

Brenda Bennett

Jun 1, 2021

Ms. Brenda Iris Hendricks Bennett, 59, of Mount Airy, passed away on Tuesday morning, June 1, 2021, at her home in Mount Airy, NC.  She was born in Martinsville, VA on September 24, 1961 to the late Harvey Gene Hendricks and Nancy Lea Bonham Hendricks.  She was a loving mother, sister, and friend.  She worked as a CNA for Surry...

Clay Denny, Jr.

Clay Denny, Jr.

Jun 1, 2021

Mr. Clay Whitaker Denny, Jr., 68, of Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday evening, June 1, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  Mr. Denny was born June 3, 1952, in Forsyth County, the youngest of three children born to the late Clay Whitaker Denny, Sr. and Madge Covington Denny.  Clay graduated from East Surry High School in 1970.  Then he...

June Rickett

June Rickett

Jun 1, 2021

June Arlene Vogler Rickett, 84, of Duncan, SC died Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born June 26, 1936 in Mt. Airy, NC, she was the daughter of the late Burt Monroe and Johnnie Mae Collins Vogler. She was a member of Fellowship Greenville. Survivors include her husband, Al Rickett of the home; daughter, Kathy Banks of...

Annie Smith

Annie Smith

May 31, 2021

Mrs. Annie Laurie Smith, 85, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  She was born November 6, 1935, in Surry County, to the late Posey Raines and Nellie Scott Marion.  She was a dedicated member of Highland Park Baptist Church, where she was active with the WMU in...

Eunice Kirkman

Eunice Kirkman

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Eunice Mae Bateman Kirkman, age 95 of Stuart, Virginia passed away at the Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart on May 30, 2021.  She was born in Alamance County, North Carolina on April 24, 1926, to the late Willie Bryon Bateman and Rose Agnes Robertson Bateman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first...

Harvey Hall

Harvey Hall

May 30, 2021

Mr. Harvey Gray Hall, of Ararat, VA passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy.  He was born in Carroll County on September 20, 1934, to the late William Claude and Bessie Viola Ramey Hall.  Mr. Hall was in the construction business.  He is survived by his wife, Neomia Mae Collins Hall; sons and daughter-in-law,...

Annie  Lou Fowler Rosendahl

Annie Lou Fowler Rosendahl

May 30, 2021

Annie Lou Rosendahl of Raleigh NC passed away peacefully Sunday morning May 30, 2021. Lou was the only daughter of Hattie and Alex Fowler, and was born and raised in Dobson NC. She married her high school sweetheart Fred Rosendahl (who passed in February 2021). She attended Lees-McRae University before moving to Raleigh to work in the accounting department at...

Joni Porter

Joni Porter

May 29, 2021

Ms. Joni Ann Peters Porter, 65, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 29, 2021, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy.  Ms. Porter was born October 20, 1955, in Guilford County, the oldest of four daughters born to the late Fred Arnold and Barbara Ann Meredith Peters.  She retired as a teacher from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, having taught...

Rebecca Johnson

Rebecca Johnson

May 29, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Rebecca Elaine Hodges Johnson, better known as “Becky”, 66, of Dobson, NC, on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home.  She was born in Galax, VA, on June 20, 1954, to Aileen Murphy Hodges and to the late Raleigh Tomes Hodges.  In addition...

Mary Atkins

Mary Atkins

May 28, 2021

Mrs. Mary Katherine Wall Atkins, Age 74, of Dobson, NC passed away at her home on Friday, May 28, 2021.  She was born in Surry County on February 6, 1947, to the late Ellis Green Wall and the late Metta Viola Doss Wall.  In additions to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Gray Atkins; sisters,...

Thelma Tucker

Thelma Tucker

May 28, 2021

Mrs. Thelma Louise Riggs Tucker, age 79, of Dobson, NC passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at Twelve Oaks in Mt. Airy.  She was born in Surry County on October 3, 1941, to the late Brady Trumble Riggs and to Lila Snow Riggs.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Jimmie Ray...

Nellie Foley

Nellie Foley

May 27, 2021

Mrs. Nellie Lawson Foley, age 86 of Stuart, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Sovah Health of Martinsville.  She was born in Patrick County on April 1, 1935 to the late James and Katherine Lewis Lawson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, “Jim” Claude Foley; a daughter, Cathy Ann...