Obituaries

Feb 13, 2022

Feb 13, 2022

 

Coy Kimble was born to Doris and Wavie Kimble on June 14, 1936.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Clifton.  He is survived by his wife for almost 65 years, Bonnie Sowers Kimble.  They had a fuss every day!!  He is also survived by his daughter and spouse, Tammie and...

Feb 13, 2022

Mrs. Mary Magdalene Shores Cox, age 93, of Thurmond, NC passed away at her home on Sunday, February 13, 2022.  She was born in Surry County on May 10, 1928, to the late Early Clifton Shores and the late Collie Harris Shores Norman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Levone Houser; brothers, John,...

Feb 13, 2022

Mrs. Clara Mae Pilson Smart, age 96 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at SOVAH Health of Martinsville.  She was born in Patrick County on August 14, 1925, to the late Dallas Valentine Pilson and Alpha Morrison Pilson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Washington Smart; one sister, Wilma Foley;...

Feb 13, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Jean Laughridge Nichols, 89 of Mount Airy passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation in Mount Airy.  Mrs. Nichols was born on August 26, 1932, in Surry County to the late Wade and Geneva Neal Laughridge.  Barbara met the love of her life Johnny E. Nichols, and they were married on September...

Feb 13, 2022

Mrs. Lois Marthalene Smith Hodges, age 91, of Mt. Airy, NC passed away on Sunday February 13, 2022, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. She was born in Surry County, NC on June 5, 1930, to the late Silas Columbus Smith and the late Lema Octavia Doss Smith. In Addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Feb 12, 2022

 

Mr. Floyd A. Durham, 86, of Coral Gables, FL, formerly of Kent, OH, passed away at Doctor’s Hospital in Coral Gables Saturday, February 12, 2022.  He was born in Akron, OH, January 24, 1936, to the late Floyd S. and Reva Eagan Durham.  Mr. Durham was a graduate of Kent State University High School and the University of Miami....

Feb 12, 2022

Tim Callaway’s faith became sight on February 12, 2022, when he transitioned into his Lord’s presence and glory from the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

 

Tim was born December 19, 1947, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, to Ernest Marvin and Edith Martin Callaway.  He grew up on Riverside Drive with his sisters, Carolyn Callaway...

Feb 12, 2022

Mrs. Susan Renee Moore Utt, 52, of Mt. Airy passed away at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, Saturday, February 12, 2022.  She was a wonderful, wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend.  She loved her family deeply.  She always enjoyed a good book; and relished every minute with her granddaughter.  Mrs. Utt had unwavering faith and never failed to share her...

Feb 12, 2022

Mr. Erik Sax Malund, age 81, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy.  Mr. Malund was born in Hvidovre, Denmark, on January 2, 1941 to the late Karen Kjerstine Sax Malund and Jens Madsen Malund.  Eric and his wife Jan who preceded him in death were very faithful members of...

Feb 12, 2022

Mrs. Genevieve “Genny” Parks Edwards, age 91, of Pilot Mountain, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Priddy Manor Assisted Living.  She was born on November 8, 1930, in Wilkes County to the late Rev. Pervis Clinton and Ada Victoria Seagraves Parks.  Genny attended Ronda High School where she played on the basketball team until graduation.  After marrying Russell...

Feb 12, 2022

Ms. Sandra Kay Hundley, 60, of Cana, VA, passed away at the Hillsville Health and Rehab, Saturday, February12, 2022.  She was born in Surry County, NC, February 16, 1961, to the late Paul Clarence and Betty Lankford Hundley.  Ms. Hundley graduated from Mt. Airy High School in 1979.  She had no children but loved all her nieces and nephews as...

Feb 12, 2022

Mr. Zane Gray Hall, age 87, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born September 16, 1934, in Stokes County to the late Powell Henry and Ruby Bennett Hall. He was of the Baptist faith, and a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. Gray retired from Moody Funeral...

Feb 12, 2022

Mr. Larry Joe Nichols, 68, of Mount Airy, passed away on Saturday night, February 12, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  He was born in Surry County on June 8, 1953, to the late Jesse Franklin Nichols, Jr. and Verna Leona Key Nichols.  Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who loved spending time with his family...

Feb 11, 2022

Mrs. Betty June Watson Chilton, 89, of Ararat, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy.  Mrs. Chilton was born May 21, 1932, in Surry County, one of five children born to the late Coley Willis and Annie Alice Johnson Watson.  Betty retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and was a member of Friendly Chapel...

Feb 10, 2022

Mrs. Jo Ann Palmer Simpson Hughes, age 86 of Pfafftown, North Carolina passed away at her daughter’s home in Troutman surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Hughes was born on November 27, 1935, in Surry County to the late Vester and Irene Collins Palmer.  Jo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.  She will be deeply missed...

Feb 10, 2022

Mr. Doyle Calvin Conner, age 71 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the home of his daughter, Sylvia Conner.  He was born on April 22, 1950, in Patrick County to the late Beamer Calvin Conner and Lenna Belcher Conner.  He had worked for United Elastic for over 30 years and loved farming and spending time...

Feb 10, 2022

Mrs. Alice Faye Jude Kirkman, age 80 of Claudville, Virginia passed away at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection on Thursday, February 10, 2022.  She was born in West Virginia on August 10, 1941, to the late John H. Jude and Nora Cain Jude.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ann and Rebecca; and three...

Feb 9, 2022

 

       Mrs. Mary M. Penn Hairston, age 97 of Stuart, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at her home.  She was born in Patrick County on July 17, 1924, to the late Vallie Walker Penn and May Bell Cobb Penn.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James...

Feb 8, 2022

Mr. Ronald C. Cockram, age 85 of Meadows of Dan, went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2022, after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  He spent most of his life in Meadows of Dan with the love of his life and wife of 63 years, Ann Q. Cockram.  He proudly served in the US. Air Force and continued...