Helen Faye Scott
Jun 24, 2025
Mrs. Helen Faye Clark Scott, age 93, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Priddy Manor Assisted Living in King. She was born on April 4, 1932, in Henry County, Virginia, to the late Samuel David and Elizabeth Truitt Clark. Mrs. Scott is survived by her grandchildren, Scott Frye and wife Jennifer, Todd Frye and wife...
Kevin Franklin Simmons
Jun 24, 2025
Mr. Kevin Franklin Simmons, age 53, of Ararat, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Simmons was born in Surry County, on March 17, 1972, to Terry Simmons and Joyce Holyfield Simmons. He was an avid outdoorsman, he could be found on the waters, riding his...
Bradley Monroe Gwyn
Jun 22, 2025
Mr. Bradley Monroe Gwyn, age 54 of Colfax, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gwyn was born June 25, 1970, in Surry County to Bill Monroe and Virginia Louise Dunbar Gwyn. Bradley was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. Brad was a Professional Engineer...
Nelta Jacqueline Hiatt Thayer
Jun 22, 2025
Nelta Jacqueline Hiatt Thayer, 76, of Dobson, NC passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her home. Born April 12, 1949, in Surry County to the late Charlie Robert and Edna Eloise Hodges Hiatt. Nelta was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughters and sons-in-law Vickie Ramey and Tim, Beckie...
Georgia Evelyn Throckmorton Davis
Jun 22, 2025
Mrs. Georgia Evelyn Throckmorton Davis, age 95, passed peacefully Sunday evening, June 22, 2025, at Bermuda Commons of Davie County. Mrs. Davis was born in Surry County on July 27, 1929, to the late William Throckmorton and Kate Gravely Throckmorton. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, she’ll be deeply missed by all who knew her....
Gloria Childress Haynes
Jun 22, 2025
Mrs. Gloria Childress Haynes, age 80, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Haynes was born in Surry County on August 15, 1944, to the late William Howard Childress and Josie Belle Pack Childress. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she will be deeply missed by...
Gail Mavis Edwards
Jun 22, 2025
Mrs. Gail Mavis Edwards, 76, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 22, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was born December 29, 1948, in Grayson County, VA to the late Edgar John Edwards and Nellie Pearl Burcham Edwards. She retired from Western Electric/AT&T after many years of dedicated service. Left to...
Billy Floyd Embry
Jun 20, 2025
Mr. Billy Floyd Embry, age 76, of Cana, Virginia, entered into the gates of Heaven on Friday, June 20, 2025. He was a veteran of the United States Army, 11th Armored Calvary Blackhorse Regiment; having fought in Vietnam. He was also a retired machinist. Mr. Embry had many titles; son, husband, father, brother, and friend. However, his proudest title was...
Alice Mae Hepler Bowman
Jun 20, 2025
Mrs. Alice Mae Bowman, age 79, of Lexington, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at The Meridian Center in High Point. She was born on March 1, 1946 in Davidson County to the late William and Mary Thomason Hepler. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will surely be missed by all who knew her. Left...
Hilda Ann Lewis Rice
Jun 19, 2025
Ms. Hilda Lewis Rice, 71, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 19, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born July 16, 1953, in Surry County to Delmer Clinton Lewis and the late Nellie Irene Sawyers Lewis. She was a member of Woodville Baptist Church and was retired secretary from Precision...
Margaret Julene Howard Sherrill
Jun 18, 2025
Mrs. Margaret Julene Howard Sherrill, age 85 of Mount Airy, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Sherrill was born on July 1, 1939 in Yazoo, Mississippi to the late Jack and Maggie Little Howard. Julene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and...
Iola Gammons Inman
Jun 18, 2025
Mrs. Frances Iola Gammons Inman, 99, of Westfield, passed away Wednesday June 18, 2025, at Northern Regional Hospital. She was born January 28, 1926, in Surry County to the late William Reid Gammons and Essie Ada Reynolds Gammons. Iola was a faithful member of Westfield Friends Church, always in attendance as long as her health would let her. She was...
Nina "Orene" Westmoreland Marsh
Jun 17, 2025
Mrs. Nina “Orene” Westmoreland Marsh, age 88 of Mount Airy, passed away on Tuesday evening, June 17, 2025 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Marsh was born on December 30, 1936 in Surry County to the late Cleveland and Viola Whitaker Westmoreland. Orene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will...
Bub Ayers
Jun 17, 2025
William “Bub” Ayers Beloved Husband, Son, Brother, Friend It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William “Bub” Ayers, who left us peacefully on June 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 77 years old. Born July 3, 1947 in Cana, Virginia, Bub brought joy, laughter, and a deep sense of loyalty to everyone who knew...
Virginia Lee Inman Howlett
Jun 16, 2025
Mrs. Virginia Lee Inman Howlett, 91, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, June 16, 2025, at Surry Community Health Center by Harborview. Mrs. Howlett was born March 12, 1934, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Vester Ray and Willie Wilkes Norman Inman. Virginia retired from Renfro Corporation and was a lifelong member of Indian Grove...
Linda Ann Smith Albahae
Jun 15, 2025
Linda Ann Smith Albahae, age 63, passed away at her home on June 15, 2025. She was the youngest daughter of the late Roy Sidney and Mildred King Smith. Linda graduated from East Surry High School and later Surry Community College. She spent time living in New York City before moving to Boca Raton, FL after the birth of her...
Gene Randal Paul
Jun 15, 2025
Mr. Gene Randal Paul, 75, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday evening, June 15, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Paul was born November 30, 1949, in Patrick County to the late Dennis Boyles Paul and Emma Lee Bateman Paul Gallman. He was a volunteer firefighter for the City of Mount Airy for over 23 years. He and...
Roger Wayne Dollyhite
Jun 15, 2025
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. Mr. Roger Wayne Dollyhite, age 56, finished his race with pain and cancer on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born in Surry County to Roger Grig Dollyhite and Annie Lee Russell Overton on...
Matthew Doyle Burke
Jun 15, 2025
Mr. Matthew Doyle Burke (Lil Burke), 34, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Burke was born January 22, 1991, in Surry County, to James Hardin Burke and Lisa Golding. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend, he’ll be deeply missed by all who...
Colby Allen Cruise
Jun 15, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Mr. Colby Allen Cruise, age 19, of Dobson, who left us far too soon in the early hours of June 15, 2025. Colby was born on December 31, 2005, in Winston-Salem, NC, and was the oldest of four children born to Alaina and Jonathan Cruise. His vibrant spirit,...