Rev. Bailey Kinsey Elmore, Sr.

Rev. Bailey Kinsey Elmore, Sr.

Apr 17, 2019

The Rev. Bailey Kinsey Elmore, Sr., 85, of Mount Airy, went to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday night, April 17, 2019, from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  The Rev. Elmore was born September 22, 1933, in Lenoir County, the son of the late Hardy Kinsey and Clara Bell Efird Elmore.  The Rev. Elmore was a husband...

Ted Leo McBride

Ted Leo McBride

Apr 17, 2019

Mr. Ted Leo McBride, 84, of Mt. Airy passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Northern Hospital of Surry County.  He was born in Surry County on November 29, 1934 to the late Boss Benson and Kate Marie Sutphin McBride.  Mr. McBride retired from Pike Electric and was a faithful member of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church.  He is survived by...

Sharon Willard Alberty

Sharon Willard Alberty

Apr 16, 2019

Mrs. Sharon Willard Alberty, age 53, of Mt. Airy, NC passed away on April 16, 2019, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home.  She was born in Surry County North Carolina to the late James Andrew Willard and late Frankie Mae Bowman Willard.  She was a homemaker and a member of Second Chance Church.  In addition to her parents,...

Dollie "Ruby" Marie Powers

Dollie "Ruby" Marie Powers

Apr 16, 2019

Mrs. Dollie “Ruby” Marie Wyatt Powers, 86, of Mt. Airy passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  She was born in Wilkes County on September 23, 1932 to the late Philmore and Maggie Leona Dancy Wyatt.  Mrs. Powers was a faithful member of Mount Airy Church of God.  She was a...

Charles "Charlie" Burton Harris, Jr.

Charles "Charlie" Burton Harris, Jr.

Apr 16, 2019

Mr. Charles “Charlie” Burton Harris, Jr. age 85, of Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at the Woltz Hospice Home.  Mr. Harris was born in Surry County on March 28, 1934, to Charles B. Harris, Sr. and Lilla Hughes Harris.  He was retired from the NC Department of Transportation.  Among the many who will always cherish is memory...

Frances Cockerham Ashby Randleman

Frances Cockerham Ashby Randleman

Apr 15, 2019

Frances Cockerham Ashby Randleman, 98, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home.  Frances (Kitty) was born April 10, 1921, to J.E. and Ethel Lowe Cockerham in Lowgap.  She graduated from Women’s College (now UNC-Greensboro) in 1942 with a degree in education.  She married Robert E. Ashby, Jr. (Buddy) in 1942 and taught school...

Earl Martin Seaver

Earl Martin Seaver

Apr 14, 2019

Mr. Earl Martin Seaver, age 85, of Mt Airy, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  Mr. Seaver was a retired truck driver and also proudly served our country in the U.S. Navy.  Left to cherish his memories are daughter and son-law, Karen and Jody King; grandchildren Maegan King and husband Brandon, Meredith King-Edwards...

Iva Roberta Adams

Iva Roberta Adams

Apr 14, 2019

          Mrs. Iva Roberta Hatcher Adams, age 86 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 in Collinsville at the home of her daughter.  She was born in Patrick County on Sept. 26, 1932 to the late Thomas Hatcher and Molly Hylton Hatcher.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jerry Lane Helms

Jerry Lane Helms

Apr 14, 2019

          Mr. Jerry Lane Helms, age 65 of Stuart, Virginia went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Patrick County on April 6, 1954 to the late John Elmer Helms and Louise Handy Helms.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Donald Ray Hemmings

Donald Ray Hemmings

Apr 13, 2019

Mr. Donald Ray Hemmings, 87, of Mt. Airy passed away at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home Saturday, April 13, 2019.  He was born in Surry County, April 23, 1931 to the late James Ray and Vannie Short Hemmings.  Mr. Hemmings bravely served in Germany as a medic for the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He was a...

Betty Goins

Betty Goins

Apr 13, 2019

          Mrs. Betty Handy Goins, age 74 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Laurel Meadows Nursing Home.  She was born in Patrick County on February 27, 1945 to the late Ed Handy and Thelma Pack Handy.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Goins. ...

Sue Robison

Sue Robison

Apr 13, 2019

Mrs. Sue Hawks Robison, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, April 13, 2019.  Sue was a loving wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, and “Auntie Sue”.  She was born on June 22, 1936 to Sam and Priscilla Hawks of Rockingham, NC.  She worked at 13 different hospitals, including Medical Park Hospital in Winston-Salem,...

Peggy Holt

Peggy Holt

Apr 13, 2019

          Mrs. Peggy Tolbert Holt, age 76 of Stuart, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC.  She was born in Surry County, NC on October 16, 1942 to the late James Tolbert and Virginia Cassady Tolbert.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister,...

Randy Christian

Randy Christian

Apr 12, 2019

Mr. Randy Christian, age 64, of Westfield, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019, at his home.  He was born on June 12, 1954 to the late Harry Thomas and Faye Jackson Christian.  Mr. Christian was retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 32 years of service and he also had a love for farming.  He was a loving brother and...

Thelma Mae Bryant

Thelma Mae Bryant

Apr 11, 2019

Thelma Mae Combs Bryant gained her angel wings Thursday, April 11th.  Mrs. Bryant was born in Carroll County on November 22, 1936 to James Arthur and Nettie Combs.  She held many jobs and roles in life, including wife, mother, grandmother, a retired textile mill worker, CNA, and friend to so many.  She was a faithful Christian and member of Fancy...

Sherman Harold Layell

Sherman Harold Layell

Apr 11, 2019

Mr. Sherman Harold Layell, 68, of Mt. Airy passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Mt. Airy. He was born in Surry County on January 6, 1951 to the late Fred Layell and Ila Bowers Layell.  He proudly served his country in the US Army as a military police officer.  He was a graduate of Elkin High School, Surry Community...

Talmadge Eugene Jenkins

Talmadge Eugene Jenkins

Apr 11, 2019

Mr. Talmadge Eugene Jenkins, age 77, of Dobson, NC passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  He was born in Surry Co. on February 3, 1942, to the late Claude Victor Jenkins and the late Sara Jane Childress Jenkins Nelson.  He was a retired Logger and a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, in...

Barbara Staples

Barbara Staples

Apr 11, 2019

Barbara Lash Staples, age 90, of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, formerly of Stuart, passed away Thursday, April 11, at her home.

She was born in Campbell County, Virginia, on April 19, 1928, to Chapman and Hilda Woosley Lash.  The family moved to Patrick County in 1936.  She graduated from high school in 1946, and attended Sullins College for two years.

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Ronnie Davis

Ronnie Davis

Apr 11, 2019

Mr. Charles “Ronnie” Roland Davis, age 81, of Mt Airy, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  He was born on May 15, 1937 to the late Joseph Paul and Mary Ann Helton Davis.  Mr. Davis retired Sergeant from Surry County Sherriff’s Department after 30 years of service.  Mr. Davis also served our country...

Gladys Katherine Danley

Gladys Katherine Danley

Apr 11, 2019

Mrs. Gladys Katherine Bowman Danley, 90, of Mt. Airy passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Northern Hospital of Surry County.  She was born in Surry County, September 29, 1928 to the late Jona and Mary Coone Bowman.  She retired from Spencer’s and was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church.  Mrs. Danley is survived by her children, Bonnie Collins, Ann...