May 17, 2018

Mrs. Ruth Naomi Hemrick Byrd, age 99, of Mt. Airy, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at her granddaughter’s home.  Mrs. Byrd was born in Surry County on September 28, 1918, to Robert and Sara Adams Hemrick.  She was retired from Cato Clothing Store, and was a member of Welcome Baptist Church.  She is survived...

May 16, 2018

Mr. James Albert Brady, Jr., 77, of Mount Airy passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born in Surry County on March 18, 1941 to the late, James Albert Brady, Sr. and Isabelle Johnson Brady.  Mr. Brady was a Building Contractor, and was of the Baptist faith.  He is...

May 16, 2018

Alfred Lee Cruise of Bassett, VA passed away at SOVAH Hospital on May 16, 2018 at the age of 87.  He was the son of late Robert and Sally Turner Cruise of Meadows of Dan, VA.  He was preceded in death by nine siblings; Emma Cruise Helms, Mary Cruise Pendleton, James Cruise, Clemmie Cruise Martin, Jesse Cruise, Josie Cruise Belcher,...

May 15, 2018

May 14, 2018

Mr. Hal Edgar Draughn

 

Mr. Hal Edgar Draughn, age 80, of Mount Airy passed away Monday, May 14, 2018, at his residence. He was born September 6, 1937 in Surry County to the late George Mickle and Sallie Marion Draughn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Keith Draughn; his sister, Beulah Ferrell;...

May 14, 2018

Mr. Carl Brent Simpson, 73, of Ararat, passed away early Monday morning, May 14, 2018, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  Mr. Simpson was born January 6, 1945, in Surry County, one of two children born to Carl Edgar and Hester Wolfe Simpson.  Brent retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after many years of service, and he owned and operated...

May 14, 2018

Mr. Berlie F. Richardson, 84, of Cana, VA passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.  He was born in Carroll County on October 27, 1933 to the late Houston and Ethel Phillips Richardson.  Mr. Richardson proudly served in the U.S Army prior to beginning his career with various textiles companies and following his life-long...

May 13, 2018

Mr. James Leon Fain, age 71, of Stuart passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart.  He was born in Patrick County on Dec. 22, 1946 to the late James Early Fain and Audrey Hodges Fain.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Ray Fain and Brien...

May 12, 2018

Mrs. Betty Byrd Dalton Cheek, 66, of Mount Airy, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Universal Health Care in King.  Mrs. Cheek was a retired CNA from Twelve Oaks.  She is survived by a daughter, Michelle Dalton; a son, David Dalton and his partner, Gerald Moon; two grandchildren, Gabriel Dalton and Zandy Norman; two sisters, Margaret Dawson and Peggy Morgan;...

May 12, 2018

Mr. Jesse David Bottoms, age 55, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018.  Mr. Bottoms was born in Forsyth County on April 15, 1963.  David was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved the outdoors.  David’s memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of so many.  He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Patricia...

May 11, 2018

Mr. Bernie William Johnson, age 84, of Cana, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018, at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Johnson was born in Carroll County on December 17, 1933, to Roosevelt Johnson and Mamie Emily Hall Johnson Combs.  He proudly served our country in the United States Army and was retired from Patterson Automotive.  He faithfully served his God and...

May 10, 2018

Mr. Dale Allen Trenter, age 57, of Mt. Airy, died Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at his home.  Mr. Trenter was born in Akron, OH on April 22, 1961.  He was a loving son, brother and dear friend to so many.  Surviving is his mother, Cynthia Carter; his father, Dale Lewis Trenter; sisters, Tina Williams, and Tonya Trenter; brothers, Jeff Trenter, and...

May 10, 2018

        Eunice Rebecca Holt Young, age 94 of Bassett, Virginia, passed away at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart on May 10, 2018.  She was born in Patrick County on January 24, 1924, to the late Rush Holt and Ella Wilson Holt.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Wanda...

May 9, 2018

Mr. Billy “Bill” Vernon Hayden, 82 of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday night, May 9, 2018 at Central Continuing Care.  Mr. Hayden was born in Patrick County on July 8, 1935 to the late James Thomas Hayden and Annie Mae White Hayden.  Bill was a retired painter and a member of Hope Church.  He was an avid North Carolina Tarheel...

May 8, 2018

Ms. Deborah Jean “Debbie” Barrett, 55, of Mt. Airy passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Chicago, IL to Clara Lakomiak Barrett and the late Frederick Barrett. Debbie was a loving mother who cherished sharing time with her sons Jason and Michael.  She...

May 7, 2018

Linda Frances Sprinkle Simpson, 73 of Dobson peacefully left her earthly home Monday, May 7, 2018 surrounded by her family. She was born in Surry County on March 15, 1945 to Culbert Craig and  Magdalene Callahan Sprinkle, who preceded her in death as well as a brother Billy Guy Sprinkle, a sister Leila Ann Sprinkle Mayes, and a grandson Jacob...

May 7, 2018

Mr. Frank Boyce Newman, Jr., age 47, of Cana, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018, at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Newman was born in Grand Rapids, MI, on May 18, 1971.  He was a faithful employee of Wal-Mart for 17 years.  Surviving is his mother, Catherine Travis Newman; his brother, John Newman and several cousins and very dear friends.  Mr....

May 6, 2018

Ms. Gail Dean Parker Johnson, 80, of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday, May 06, 2018 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice home in Dobson.  She was born in Surry County on June 1, 1937 to the late John and Lula Venable Parker.  Ms. Johnson worked for Libby Hill Restaurant for over 39 years, and a member of Little...

May 6, 2018

Ms. Helen “Darlene” Simons Burnett, age 76 of Mount Airy, NC passed away Sunday May 6, 2018 at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson after several years of declining health.  She was born in Smyth County, Virginia on June 26, 1941 to the late Ralph and Irene Wood Simons.  She was a retired seamstress from Washington Mills, and...

May 5, 2018

        Rev. William “Curtis” Hall, age 81 of Stuart, Virginia passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Blue Ridge Nursing Home in Stuart.  He was born in Patrick County on June 17, 1936, to the late William Arthur Hall and Mattie Naomi Ellis Hall.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...