Glenn Ford Bowman
Nov 30, 2018
Mr. Glenn Ford Bowman, 63, of Mt. Airy passed away at his home Friday, November 30, 2018. He was born in Forsyth County May 3, 1955 to the late William Hobart and Renie Niten Bowman. He is survived by his companion, Mary Lynn Rose; sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn Donathan, Jean Horton, Beatrice and Claude Miles, Earline Smoak and Junior Payne;...
George Washington Gillespie
Nov 30, 2018
GW Gillespie, age 84, of Dobson, NC passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018, at Northern Hospital of Surry County. He was born in Surry County on January 1, 1934, to the late William Richard and Mary Vertie Wood Gillespie. He was a retired Tobacco Buyer for The American Tobacco Co., was a veteran of the US Army serving during...
Mary Louise Carr
Nov 30, 2018
Mrs. Mary Louise Beshears Carr, 85, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully Friday, November 30, 2018. She was born on September 14, 1933 in Lagrange, NC to the late Ed and Sarah Ward Lane. She was a loving wife to Donald Carr, who preceded her in death. She was a caring mother of two, James Beshears of WV and a...
Franklin Goins
Nov 30, 2018
Franklin Harlow Goins, 79, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Rev. Greene and Rev. Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy, Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 6-8 PM and at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Monday,...
Earl David Edwards
Nov 29, 2018
Mr. Earl David Edwards, 72, of Elkin passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. He was born in Elmira County, NY on July 15, 1946 to the late Delbert Warfield and Marie Mae Miles Edwards. Mr. Edwards retired from Basset Furniture. He proudly served our country in the United Stated Army. He is survived by his...
Brenda Sue France
Nov 29, 2018
Mrs. Brenda Sue Lowe France, 75, of Mt. Airy passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. She was born in Galax, VA on March 29, 1943 to the late Elgie and Hester Thompson Lowe. Mrs. France was retired from Renfro. She is survived by a daughter, Lisa Creed; sons and daughters-in-law, Ricky and Tammi...
Edward "Eddie" Ray Coleman
Nov 29, 2018
Mr. Edward “Eddie” Ray Coleman, age 55, of Stuart, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at his home. He was born in Patrick County on June 5, 1963. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Coleman; a brother, William Coleman; and a special niece, Shaunaci Knight. Eddie had worked for Nationwide Homes...
Richard Guy Harris
Nov 29, 2018
Mr. Richard Guy Harris, age 87 of Thurmond, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2018, at his residence. He was born May 4, 1931 in Surry County to the late Hubert Winfield and Annie Mae Crab Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Grady and Olene Harris and Claude and Estelene Harris. Mr....
Barbara June Rakes
Nov 29, 2018
Mrs. Barbara June Church Rakes, age 88, of Stuart, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at the Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart. She was born on November 7, 1930 in Patrick County to the late Don and Ruth Thompson Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard...
Joseph Dean Cockerham
Nov 28, 2018
Mr. Joseph Dean “Joe” Cockerham, 81, of Lowgap, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Cockerham was born June 26, 1937, in Surry County, to the late Lemuel and Etta Moxley Cockerham. He was well known for his excellent work in construction and was the owner of Joe Cockerham and...
Pete Leonard
Nov 27, 2018
On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, Pierce (Pete) Dorsett Leonard, Jr. graduated from his earthly realm to the eternal. After a courageous twelve year battle with cancer, he spent his last days on earth surrounded by family and friends.
His story began on June 11, 1945 in Swainsboro, Georgia. Born to Pierce Dorsett, Sr. and Elizabeth Tyson Leonard, Pete was...
Harold T. Collins
Nov 27, 2018
Mr. Harold T. Collins, age 82 of Stuart, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at his home. He was born in Patrick County on April 14, 1936, to the late George W. Collins and Annie Sue Hutchens Collins. In addition to his parents, Mr. Collins was preceded in death by four brothers, Richard, Archie, Harry Lee and Fred Collins...
Robin Earl Smart
Nov 26, 2018
Mr. Robin Earl Smart, age 71 of Stuart, Virginia passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. He was born in Patrick County on July 24, 1947, to the late Clarence Thomas Smart and Mamie Williams Smart. In addition to his parents he was preceded...
John Lewis Hice
Nov 26, 2018
Mr. John Lewis Hice, age 52, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday November 26, 2018. He was of the Baptist faith and employed by L and H Enterprises. He was born December 8, 1965 in Galax Virginia to the late Robert Woodrow and Ruth Vernon Hice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Keisha...
James William Goins
Nov 26, 2018
Mr. James William Goins, 81, of Mt. Airy, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018, at Northern Hospital of Surry County. Mr. Goins was born in Patrick County on June 17, 1937, to the late Willie and Ethel Columbia Goins. He was retired from Cross Creek Apparel. He is survived by his devoted wife, Elizabeth “Libby” Goins; a daughter and son-in-law,...
Edith Lynn Hill
Nov 25, 2018
Edith Lynn Leonard Hill, 94, of Cana, VA passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family Sunday, November 25, 2018. She was born August 21, 1924 in Carroll County, VA to the late Fred and Ella Easter Leonard. Edith was a life-long farmer and co-owner of W.O. Hill & Son and Hill’s General Store. Never afraid of hard...
Donna Cheryl Foree
Nov 24, 2018
Mrs. Donna Foree of Stuart, Virginia went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family; husband, Charles Foree; son, Rayburn Chambers and wife, Jessica; mother-in-law, Izzetta Foree; brother-in-law, John Foree; and second cousin, Barbara Yager. Donna is also survived by her mother, Ellen Smith; a brother and sisters.
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Luther Cecil Justice, Sr.
Nov 22, 2018
Mr. Luther Cecil Justice, Sr. age 94 of Stuart, Virginia passed away on November 22, 2018, at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC. He was born in Patrick County on January 27, 1924, to the late Luther Floyd Justice and Elsie Goard Justice. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Leake Justice; one daughter,...
Charles "Chuck" Gary Key
Nov 21, 2018
Mr. Charles Gary “Chuck” Key, age 64, of Mt. Airy, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at his home. Mr. Key was born in Yadkin County on June 25, 1954, to Charlie and Sally Bryant Key. After his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Surviving is his wife, Donna Chilton Key; a daughter and son-in-law, Misty...
Earl Wesley Niten
Nov 21, 2018
Mr. Earl Wesley Niten, age 60, of Ararat, VA, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Mr. Niten was born in Surry County on June 26, 1958. He was employed at Southern State. Surviving is his loving wife, Becky Williams Niten; a daughter, Tabitha Niten; a son, Brad Niten; a grandson, Kolbin Niten; his mother, Icy Jane Barnard Niten, sisters, Diane...