Obituaries
Drucilla Wick
Oct 22, 2020
Mrs. Drucilla Hogan “Dru” Wick, age 94, of Dobson, NC died at her home on Thursday, October 22, 2020. She was born in Richland County, SC to the late Marion Allen Hogan, Jr. and to the late Rosa Gertrude Miles Hogan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Fredric Carl Wick; sister, Marian Ardenia...
Teresa Ellen Mickey
Oct 22, 2020
Mrs. Teresa Ellen Kingrea Mickey, age 68, of Mt. Airy, NC passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was born in Giles County, VA on September 10, 1952, to the late Garnett Algene Kingrea and to the late Violet Marie Burton Kingrea. She was...
Laura "Jeannie" Hill
Oct 22, 2020
Laura “Jeannie” Hill, 54, of Fayetteville, GA, died Thursday, October 22, 2020, at her residence. Born December 13, 1965, in Atlanta, GA, she was a daughter of the late Ed and Helen Hill Hicks. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hill was preceded in death by a sister, Pat Barton; and two brothers, Mark Hill and Butch Hill. Survivors include...
Darrell Lee Anderson
Oct 22, 2020
Mr. Darrell Lee Anderson, 64, of Mt. Airy passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County on January 5, 1956 to the late Raymond and Florence Inez Ward Anderson. Mr. Anderson was employed by Tucker Inc. He is survived by his loving wife, Debby Sechrist Anderson; daughters, Melanie Lynn Sweeney, and Shannon Lea Anderson; a...
Dana Dwight Dollinger
Oct 21, 2020
Mr. Dana Dwight Dollinger, 82, of Mt. Airy, passed away at Surry Community Health and Rehab, Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born in New Vienna, OH, February 27, 1938, to the late Reba Johnson Dolloinger and Andrew Dollinger. Mr. Dollinger is survived by his wife, Nancy Opal Dollinger; and several nieces and nephews. A private service will be held...
Rickey Odell White
Oct 21, 2020
Mr. Rickey Odell White, age 64, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born in Randolph County on October 4, 1956, to Odell White and the late Peggy Ruth Butcher. He is survived by his father, Odell White; a sister, Darlene White and fiancé Larry...
Guida Mae Midkiff
Oct 21, 2020
Miss Guida Mae Midkiff, age 79, of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, October 21, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born in Carroll County on December 18, 1940 to the late Raymond Midkiff and Magdalene Nelson Midkiff. Left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Mary Ann Midkiff, and Debbie Midkiff; brothers, Joe Midkiff, and Michael Midkiff;...
Charles Edward "Eddie" Butcher
Oct 20, 2020
Mr. Charles Edward “Eddie” Butcher, age 73, of Elkin, NC passed away on Tuesday October 20, 2020, at Pruitt Health Care in Elkin, NC. He was born in Guilford County on April 11, 1947, to the late Hubert McClellan Butcher and the late Lurlene Bottoms Butcher. He was a retired Plant Manager for Weaver Fertilizer, and a member of Gum...
Robert Junior Hiatt
Oct 20, 2020
On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, Robert Junior (RJ) Hiatt, age 90, took his final breath and was reunited with his wife, Betty Imogene Hensley Hiatt, his parents, Howard W. and Maggie Hall Hiatt, brothers, Russell, Wendell, and Porter Hiatt and sister Freda Hiatt Hawks. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Debbie Hiatt, a granddaughter and her husband,...
Freeda Magdalene White
Oct 20, 2020
Mrs. Freeda Stanley White, age 103, of Dobson, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Northern Regional Hospital. She was born in Surry County, NC on September 19, 1917 to the late Earnest Howard and Lessie Harris Stanley. Mrs. White retired from Chatham Manufacturing Co. and also worked for Roses Department Store for twelve years. She was a...
Jewel Josephine Simmons
Oct 20, 2020
Mrs. Jewel Josephine Tilley Simmons, 96, of Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 20, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Simmons was born December 22, 1923, in Surry County, one of seven children born to the late Carl Franklin and Josephine Worrell Tilley. Josephine graduated from Mount Airy High School in 1941. She retired as a secretary from Surry County...
Lois Thomas
Oct 20, 2020
Mrs. Lois Bryant Thomas, 84, of Cana, VA passed away passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation in Mt. Airy. She was born in Carroll County on September 27, 1936 to the late Arnold and Lelia Arlene Berrier Bryant. Mrs. Thomas retired from Cross Creek Apparel, and was of the Baptist faith. She was a...
Billy Gray Johnston Jr
Oct 20, 2020
On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, Billy Gray Johnston, Jr. "Junior" went home to be with The Lord and his loving wife, Debbie Shirlene Hawks Johnston. He leaves behind to cherish his memories a host of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews and his sweet dog, Baby . A graveside service will be held in his honor on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at...
Gay York
Oct 20, 2020
Mrs. Gaylia Ann “Gay” Allen York, age 85, Mount Airy, widow of James William (J.W.) York, Sr., passed away at her home on early Tuesday morning, October 20, 2020. Mrs. York was born in Wake County on January 3, 1935 to the late William Glenwood “W. G.” Allen and Mary Womble Allen. Mrs. York graduated from Rutherford Regional School of...
Arnold Gray Childress
Oct 19, 2020
Mr. Arnold Gray Childress, age 74, of Dobson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 4, 1946 in Surry County to the late Julius Paul and Gladys Dollyhigh Childress. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Freeman; and brothers, Bud Childress,...
Dennis Lionell King
Oct 19, 2020
Mr. Dennis Lionell King, age 78, of Ararat, passed away on Monday, October 19th, 2020 at his home. He was born in Stokes County on June 9th, 1942 to the late Fount and Frances Allen King. Mr. King served in the U.S. Army. He was known for his lifelong love of building and flying Gyro Copters. He later got...
Jose "Andres" Hernandez
Oct 19, 2020
Mr. Jose “Andres” Hernandez, 95, of Mt. Airy passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mexico on November 7, 1924 to the late Cesario Hernandez and Venancia Morales Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez was a farmer who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his...
Elizabeth "Beth" Lea Wood
Oct 19, 2020
Miss Elizabeth “Beth” Lea Wood, 38, of Hoover, AL, formerly of Columbus, GA, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Hoover, Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born in Tazewell, VA. Beth was a graduate of Hardaway High School in Columbus, GA, and attended Columbus State University. Left to cherish her memories are her parents, Michael Ray and Mary Yvonne...
Herbert Marion Reynolds
Oct 18, 2020
Mr. Herbert Marion Reynolds, 91, of Winston Salem passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. He was born in Patrick County on December 1, 1928, son of Roy J Reynolds and Hattie Clement Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds retired from RJ Reynolds, and was a member of Oak Summit Community Church. Mr. Reynolds proudly served our...
Hailey Drue Jacomet
Oct 18, 2020
Hailey Drue Jacomet, born August 21, 2002, returned to Heaven on Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Henry, VA.
Hailey was a gift to those who were blessed to know her. Endearing in her loving nature, Hailey touched the hearts of everyone she met and was considered by many to be an angel on earth. She knew nothing of...


