John Francis Bode, Jr.
Jun 5, 2020
John Francis Bode Jr. passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Friday, June 5, 2020. He was born in Dobson, NC and lived in Mount Airy for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Bode Sr. and Beryl Holyfield, his brothers, Frank and Sam Bode, his wife, Bonnie Inman Bode, and his daughter, Shasta...
Laura Inez Cox
Jun 5, 2020
Mrs. Laura Inez Simmons Cox, born October 18, 1925, was called home by our heavenly Father on Friday, June 5, 2020, with her children by her side. She was preceded in eternal rest by her husband, James “Butter” Cox; her parents, Charles A. and Bessie Scales Simmons; her siblings, Wendell Simmons, Aubrey Simmons, Perce Simmons, Benjamin Simmons, and Thelma Simmons...
Icy Jane Niten
Jun 4, 2020
Mrs. Icy Jane Barnard Niten, age 90, of Ararat, VA passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon, June 4, 2020, at Universal Health Care in King, NC. She was born in Patrick County to the late Thomas Bennett Barnard, Jr. and Nettie Myrtle Bowman Barnard. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed. Left to...
Iris Ann Hagwood
Jun 3, 2020
Mrs. Iris Ann Phillips Hagwood, age 84, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020. She was born April 9, 1936, to Luther Emerson and Rose-Ada Broadwell Phillips. Iris is survived by her children Ray (Bud) Hagwood, Jr. and wife Misty, Tim Hagwood, Ann Hagwood Slate and husband Shane; sister, Jean Phillips McLeod; sister-in-law Barbee Phillips; granddaughters Sarah Hagwood Day and...
Charles Franklin Rodgers
Jun 3, 2020
Mr. Charles Franklin Rodgers, age 80 of Patrick Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was born in Patrick County on July 9, 1939 to the late John Cates and Gertie Rodgers Cates. He enjoyed driving and detailing his cars. He was a devoted son who loved taking...
Tony Gray Johnson
Jun 3, 2020
Mr. Tony Gray Johnson, 69, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at his home. He was born July 1, 1950, in Surry County, to the late Joseph Clyde and Loredith Taylor Johnson. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother, who will surely be missed by all who knew him. Left to cherish his memories are his...
Corey Lee Atkins
Jun 2, 2020
Mr. Corey Lee Atkins, 23, of Mt. Airy passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his home. He was born in Surry County on March 27, 1997 to Dale Atkins and the late Mary Cox Atkins. Mr. Atkins was employed at Hodges Stone Works. In addition to his father, Mr. Atkins is survived by sisters, Brittany Hill and fiancé Gary...
Nancy Shore Culler Twitty
Jun 2, 2020
Mrs. Nancy Shore Culler Twitty born on March 10, 1939 in Siloam, NC, to the last Sidney Joseph and Ida Mae Johnson Shore, passed away into eternal happiness with her daughters by her side on June 2, 2020 at Twelve Oaks Assisted Living. Nancy graduated from Copeland High School in 1957 and attended Surry Community College. She retired as a...
Elsie Virginia Gheen
Jun 2, 2020
Ms. Elsie Virginia Mills Gheen, 73, of Pinnacle, passed away Tuesday night, June 2, 2020, at her home. Ms. Gheen was born August 6, 1946, in Fairfax, VA, the daughter of the late Rodolph Cockrell and Mary Ella Mills. Elsie was a loving homemaker. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Raynetta and Jim Buchholz and Cheryl and Wesley...
William "Bill" P. Griffith, Sr.
Jun 2, 2020
Mr. William Paul “Bill” Griffith, Sr., age 84 of Woolwine, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at his home. He was born on June 24, 1935 in Patrick County to the late Earl A. Griffith and Merlie Jewel Morrison Griffith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy R. “Dotty”...
Mary Lou Venable
Jun 1, 2020
Mrs. Mary Lou Hooker Venable, age 90, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully Monday night, June 1, 2020 at Northern Regional Hospital Skilled Care Unit. She was born in Surry County on May 21, 1930 to the late William Roosevelt Hooker and Grace Simmons Hooker. Mary Lou was the most caring and thoughtful person in the lives of all those...
Inez Jessup
May 31, 2020
Mrs. Inez Barber Jessup, 94, of Pinnacle, passed away at her home Sunday, May 31, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Surry County, August 10, 1925 to the late Charlie Preston and Ida Elsie Scott Barber. Mrs. Jessup graduated from Shoals High School and Draughn’s Business College. Her young adult life was spent working...
Bertha Virginia Harrell
May 30, 2020
Mrs. Bertha Virginia Stroupe Harrell, 96, of Ararat, VA, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020. Mrs. Harrell was born October 23, 1923, in Wythe County, VA, to the late Henry and Minnie Bateman Stroupe. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who will surely be missed by all who knew her. Left to cherish her memories are four daughters...
Thomas "Tommy" Ray Williams
May 29, 2020
Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Ray Williams, 43, of Mt. Airy passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. Mr. Williams was born in Mercer County West Virginia to Donald J. Williams and Denise Honaker Williams. He is survived by his wife, Annie Edwards Williams; a daughter, Kaylee Williams and Eduardo Luna; two sons, Caleb Williams, and Elijah Williams; his mother and stepfather, Denise...
Anne Mabel Holyfield
May 29, 2020
Mrs. Anne Mabel Booker Holyfield died peacefully on May 29, 2020, at Twelve Oaks Assisted Living in Mt. Airy. She was born in Surry County on December 22, 1924, to Joseph Samuel and Una Williams Booker. After her parents passed away, she was raised by her grandparents, Jessie Franklin and Mary Elizabeth Booker. She graduated from Mt. Airy High School...
Ruby Hill
May 28, 2020
Mrs. Ruby Bowman Hill, age 73 of Claudville, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 11, 1946 in Patrick County to the late William H. Bowman and Ettie Nunn Bowman. Ruby had driven the handicap school bus for the Patrick County School System for 25 years. She loved to...
Edsel Fonzo Leftwich
May 28, 2020
Mr. Edsel Fonzo Leftwich, 81, of Cana, VA, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Twin County Regional Hospital. He was born in Carroll County, Virginia, February 12, 1939 to the late Dexter Andrew and Grady Marie Marion Leftwich. He is survived by his wife, Margie Carolyn “Carol” Haynes Leftwich; his daughter, Lorene Marie Sisk; a sister, Vineda Fay Edwards;...
Timothy "Pa Tim" Henry Easter
May 28, 2020
Mr. Timothy Henry “Pa Tim” Easter, 57, of Cana, VA passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his two loving daughters. He was born on September 16, 1962 to Nellie Sechrist Easter and the late Henry Franklin Easter. He was a loving son, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. He...
Sandra Wagoner
May 27, 2020
Mrs. Sandra Dawson Wagoner, 70, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Village Care of King. She was born November 10, 1949, in Surry County, to the late Junior Edward and Lorene Gertrude Needham Dawson. She was a loving mother and grandmother, who will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Left to cherish her memories...
Elva Mae Danley
May 26, 2020
Mrs. Elva Mae Quesenberry Danley, 83, of Ararat, passed away Tuesday evening, May 26, 2020. She was born May 10, 1937, in Patrick County, VA, to the late Lee Davis Quesenberry and Ethel Virginia Taylor Quesenberry. She retired from Kentucky Derby Hosiery after many years of service. Left to cherish her memories are two daughters and sons-in-law, Jannie and Paul...