Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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...
Randy Gwyn, Sr.
May 27, 2021
Mr. Randy Lee Gwyn, Sr., 59, of Mount Airy, passed away early Thursday morning, May 27, 2021, at his home. Mr. Gwyn was born October 6, 1961, in Forsyth County, the son of the late Oscar Buford “Bill” and Eva Jean Galyean Gwyn. Randy was a self-employed handyman for many years. He is survived by his wife of 11 years,...
Mary Bryant
May 27, 2021
Mrs. Mary Jane Davis Bryant, 51, of Mt. Airy passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. She was born in Forsyth County on July 24, 1969 to the late Donald Hagan and Rebecca Cox Davis. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed. Mrs. Bryant was a faithful member of...
Jill Brown
May 27, 2021
Miss Jill Dawn Brown, age 63 of Dobson, passed away, Thursday, May 28, 2021 at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation. She was born December 12, 1957 in Surry County to the late Abraham Lincoln Brown and the late Dot Snow Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a nephew, Neil Lee Brown. Before her illness,...
Paula Hill
May 26, 2021
Mrs. Paula Askew Hill, age 56 of Stuart, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born in Princeton, WV on August 9, 1964. Paula was the Assistant Recreation Director for the Patrick County Recreation Department. She was an exceptional mother and friend to all who knew her. She was extremely proud of her...
Terry Jenkins, II
May 26, 2021
Mr. Terry Wayne Jenkins, II, of Mt. Airy, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born in Surry County April 28, 1988 to Annette Louise Shockley Jenkins and the late Terry Wayne Jenkins. He was raised by his grandmother Louise Pack Shockley and the late Archie Shockley. He is also survived by two sisters, Samantha Irene (Travis) Bowman...
Thomas "Tom" Goins
May 26, 2021
Mr. Thomas “Tom” Wayne Goins, 87, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 25, 1933 in Stokes County to the late Roy and Earlie Irene Goins. Mr. Goins owned and operated Mt. Airy Meat Processing then later retired from D&J Galaxy. He was a...
Betty Johnson
May 25, 2021
Mrs. Betty Sue Phillips Johnson, 82, of Mt. Airy, passed away at Northern Regional Hospital, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was born in Surry County January 31, 1939, to the late Johnson and Rachel Stone Phillips. Mrs. Johnson was a loving mother, grandmother and precious friend to many. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and was known for...
Brenda Turner
May 25, 2021
Ms. Brenda Kathleen Turner, age 71 of Woolwine, VA passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was born on February 13, 1950 to the late Mary Ellen Roberts and Callie Hill Thomas, Jr. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Brenda will be remembered by family and friends for her smile and friendliness to everyone. Brenda is survived by...
William Martin, Jr.
May 25, 2021
Mr. William Osler “Bill” Martin, Jr., 70, of Columbia, SC, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, surrounded by the love of his family. Mr. Martin was born May 12, 1951, in Surry County, to the late William Osler and Eva Mae Matthews Martin. He is survived by three sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Dennis Johnson of Mount Airy, Linda and...
Linda Smith
May 25, 2021
Ms. Linda Mae Sykes Smith, age 59, of Mt. Airy, NC passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was born in Montgomery County, Maryland of November 26, 1961, to the late James William Sykes and the late Myrtle Mae Easter Sykes. She was a loving Mother and a proud Nana. She was a member of The...
John Rorrer
May 24, 2021
Mr. John Cephus Rorrer, Jr, age 55 of Stuart, Virginia passed away at his home on Monday, May 24, 2021. He was born in Patrick County on April 27, 1966. He was preceded in death by one brother, Curtis Martin. John was known for his willingness to help anyone he could and will be remembered for being a loving husband,...
Barbara Cloukey Lane
May 24, 2021
Mrs. Barbara June “Bobbie” Hardy Cloukey Lane, 88, was an angel on earth, and now she is singing with the angels in Heaven. After a wonderful life, our beautiful mother was called to her Heavenly home on Monday, May 24, 2021. She was born August 4, 1932, to James Ethard and Annie Bell Hardy. Bobbie was born and raised in...
Edith Owen
May 23, 2021
Mrs. Edith Carol Johnson Marion Owen, 78, of Mount Airy, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning May 23, 2021 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Surry County on April 29, 1943 to the late King Brady Johnson and Mary McHone Johnson. She was a loving wife (E),...
Effie Duncan
May 23, 2021
Mrs. Effie Irene DeHart Duncan, age 95 of Patrick Springs, passed away Sunday at Sovah of Martinsville. She was born in Patrick County on October 25, 1925 to the late Mal and Effie Irene Belcher DeHart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Duncan; three sisters, Catherine Moran, Lois Spencer, Lorene Wood; and...
Carolyn Martin
May 23, 2021
Ms. Carolyn Sue Martin, age 63 of Stuart, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born in Patrick County on February 15, 1958 to the late Jesse and Delcie Howell Goad. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Goad, and a...
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