Obituaries
James Michael McManus
Apr 12, 2026
Mr. James Michael McManus, age 73, of Mount Airy, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Mr. McManus was born in Jackson, Michigan, on February 9, 1952, to the late Theron James and Lois Resh McManus. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who will be deeply missed...
Baby Joaquin Obadiah Ismael Tilley
Apr 11, 2026
Baby Joaquin Obadiah Ismael Tilley entered into eternal rest on April 11, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Health in Winston-Salem. He was born in the arms of Jesus in Forsyth County, on April 11, 2026, to Mr. Thomas Raymond Tilley and Angelina Consuela Teague. Surviving are his parents, Thomas Raymond Tilley and Angelina Consuela Teague; maternal grandparents, Ismael and Mary...
Mary Elizabeth Sebastian Branham
Apr 11, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Sebastian Branham, age 76 of Stuart, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart. She was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina on January 9, 1950, to the late Wafford Handy, Sr. and Myra Sebastian Handy. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Branham was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Branham....
Bertha Jewell Venable Clifton
Apr 11, 2026
Bertha Jewell (Venable) Clifton, 88, of Mount Airy, North Carolina, passed away on April 11, 2026.
Born on May 27, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Dosier Venable and Bertha Bullin Venable.
Bertha is survived by her three loving children, Dale, Michelle, and Rick, as well as several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was a member of New Home...
Betty Helms Hall
Apr 11, 2026
Betty Helms Hall, 93 of Stuart, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy, NC.
She was born on March 20, 1933, to the late Charles R. Helms and Vergie Prillaman Helms. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Marshall” Hall; two brothers, William “David” Helms and Charles Jackson (Jack)...
Helen Overby George
Apr 10, 2026
Helen Overby George, age 90 of Westfield, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born in Westfield on September 6, 1935 to Hobert Overby and Lillie Martin Overby. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Franklin “Pete” George and a sister, Pauline Dixon.
She enjoyed...
Diane (Jones) Bowman
Apr 10, 2026
Mrs. Diane Jones Bowman, age 73 of Mount Airy, entered eternal rest on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Bowman was born on July 5, 1952, in Surry County to the late Sammy Lester and Betty Louise Atkinson Jones. Diane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend....
Charlie Everette Parkes
Apr 9, 2026
Mr. Charlie Everette Parkes, age 71, of Lowgap, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born on June 29, 1954 in Onslow County, NC to the late Charles and Helen Sutphin Parkes. Left to cherish his memory are daughters, Dawn Lane and Jennifer Parkes; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; sister,...
Jason Edward Harris
Apr 9, 2026
Jason Edward Harris, age 72 of Stuart passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was born in Stuart, VA on January 27, 1954 to James E. Harris Sr. and Clynda Bowling Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, J.E. Harris Jr. and Vernon Harris; brothers-in-law, Lonnie Dillon and...
Mary Hawks Leftwich
Apr 9, 2026
Mrs. Mary Edith Hawks Leftwich, age 95, of Mount Airy, passed away early Thursday morning, April 9, 2026, at Surry Community Health Center. Mrs. Leftwich was born in Surry County on December 26, 1930, to the late Goble Hawks and Edith Hill Hawks. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, who will be deeply missed by...
Linda Faye Boyd Lee
Apr 9, 2026
Mrs. Linda Faye Boyd Lee, 78 of Mount Airy passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday afternoon, April 9, 2026, at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville, NC. She was born in Surry County on September 18, 1947, to the late John Edward Boyd and Alta Quesinberry Boyd. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt,...
Deborah Ruth Powers
Apr 8, 2026
Mrs. Deborah Ruth Powers, age 72, of Danville, Virginia, passed away at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 17, 1953, to the late Olen Lavern Powers and Viola Gertrude Ferguson. Deborah enjoyed crocheting and watching her favorite TV show, Roseanne. She was a fan of The Beatles...
Wilbur Lane Hawks, Jr.
Apr 8, 2026
Mr. Wilbur “Lane” Hawks, Jr., 69, of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, after a short illness.
Lane was born on October 1, 1956, in Mount Airy, a place he was proud to call home throughout his life. He was a man of strong character, quiet strength, and genuine kindness.
Lane is survived by his devoted wife, Bonnie Hawks,...
Jeremy Wayne Moore
Apr 8, 2026
Jeremy Wayne Moore, age 38 of Stuart, VA passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at his home. He was born in Norton, VA on February 5, 1988 to Wayne Moore and Peggy Hollyfield Moore.
Jeremy was a graduate of Virginia Tech, and enjoyed fishing, hiking, and being outdoors.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister, Ashley Moore;...
Baby Dawson Joe Wall
Apr 7, 2026
Baby Dawson Joe Wall entered into eternal rest on April 7 , 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born in the arms of Jesus in Forsyth County on April 7, 2026, to Austin Wall and Addison Grace Collins. Surviving are his parents, Austin Wall and Addison Collins; brother, Ryker James Wall; maternal grandmother, Misty Collins; paternal...
Pansy Faye (Clement) Hunter
Apr 7, 2026
Mrs. Pansy Faye Clement Hunter, of Mount Airy passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hunter was born on February 24, 1948, in Patrick County to the late Raffie and Sallie Hiatt Clement. Pansy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,...
Martha Johnson Gentry
Apr 6, 2026
Mrs. Martha Johnson Gentry, 62, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away April 6, 2026, at her home. Born February 27, 1964, in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Elbert Coolidge Johnson and the late Doris Richardson Hodges. Martha was a devoted and faithful Christian. You would often find Martha in prayer, praying for those around her. She would do anything...
Phyllis (Phid) Chappell Parker
Apr 6, 2026
Phyllis (Phid) Chappell Parker 85, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at Pruitt Health in Elkin. She was born November 10, 1940, in Elkin, NC to the late J. Howard and Lucy Shore Chappell. Phid was an energetic, warm, and friendly person. She played the piano for the Little Richmond and Union Cross Baptist Church’s. Her mother Lucy was...
Roy Franklin Haymore
Apr 6, 2026
Mr. Roy Franklin Haymore, 93, of Ararat, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, April 6, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Haymore was born June 11, 1932, in Surry County, the son of the late Rufus Franklin and Cora Ellen Isaacs Haymore. Roy retired from Westinghouse after 20 years of dedicated service and...
Carolyn Key Goad
Apr 6, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn Gay Key Goad, age 89, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday evening April 6, 2026, at Central Continuing Care with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Goad was born in Surry County, December 19, 1936, to the late Fred Key, Sr. and Jettie Coe Key. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sibling, who will be...
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