Obituaries
Nina "Orene" Westmoreland Marsh
Jun 17, 2025
Mrs. Nina “Orene” Westmoreland Marsh, age 88 of Mount Airy, passed away on Tuesday evening, June 17, 2025 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Marsh was born on December 30, 1936 in Surry County to the late Cleveland and Viola Whitaker Westmoreland. Orene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will...
Bub Ayers
Jun 17, 2025
William “Bub” Ayers Beloved Husband, Son, Brother, Friend It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William “Bub” Ayers, who left us peacefully on June 17, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 77 years old. Born July 3, 1947 in Cana, Virginia, Bub brought joy, laughter, and a deep sense of loyalty to everyone who knew...
Virginia Lee Inman Howlett
Jun 16, 2025
Mrs. Virginia Lee Inman Howlett, 91, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, June 16, 2025, at Surry Community Health Center by Harborview. Mrs. Howlett was born March 12, 1934, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Vester Ray and Willie Wilkes Norman Inman. Virginia retired from Renfro Corporation and was a lifelong member of Indian Grove...
Linda Ann Smith Albahae
Jun 15, 2025
Linda Ann Smith Albahae, age 63, passed away at her home on June 15, 2025. She was the youngest daughter of the late Roy Sidney and Mildred King Smith. Linda graduated from East Surry High School and later Surry Community College. She spent time living in New York City before moving to Boca Raton, FL after the birth of her...
Gene Randal Paul
Jun 15, 2025
Mr. Gene Randal Paul, 75, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday evening, June 15, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Paul was born November 30, 1949, in Patrick County to the late Dennis Boyles Paul and Emma Lee Bateman Paul Gallman. He was a volunteer firefighter for the City of Mount Airy for over 23 years. He and...
Roger Wayne Dollyhite
Jun 15, 2025
“I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. Mr. Roger Wayne Dollyhite, age 56, finished his race with pain and cancer on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born in Surry County to Roger Grig Dollyhite and Annie Lee Russell Overton on...
Matthew Doyle Burke
Jun 15, 2025
Mr. Matthew Doyle Burke (Lil Burke), 34, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Burke was born January 22, 1991, in Surry County, to James Hardin Burke and Lisa Golding. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend, he’ll be deeply missed by all who...
Colby Allen Cruise
Jun 15, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Mr. Colby Allen Cruise, age 19, of Dobson, who left us far too soon in the early hours of June 15, 2025. Colby was born on December 31, 2005, in Winston-Salem, NC, and was the oldest of four children born to Alaina and Jonathan Cruise. His vibrant spirit,...
Tommy Gray Burkhart
Jun 15, 2025
Mr. Tommy Gray Burkhart, age 71, of Claudville, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the Joan and Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born on September 13, 1953 in Surry County to the late Victor Burkhart and Nancy Burkhart Johnson. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Joseph (Tina) Nester, Brad (Hannah) Burkhart, Jamie Burkhart, and...
Timothy Randy Thomas
Jun 14, 2025
Mr. Timothy Randy Thomas, age 63, of Mount Airy passed away on Saturday June 14, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem, NC. He was born in Surry County the son of Russell Thomas and the late Nancy Culler Thomas. After a career with Walmart, Randy spent his time volunteering and coaching at Meadowview Middle School. He...
Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Cooke
Jun 14, 2025
Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Cooke, age 78, of Mount Airy, passed away Saturday evening, June 14, 2025, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Cooke was born in Surry County on August 15, 1946, to the late Hersey Cooke and Ossie Mae Booker Cooke. He was an avid golfer and former member of White Pines Country Club. He was a graduate...
Baby Byrdie Rae Cox
Jun 13, 2025
Born the early morning of June 13, 2025, Byrdie Rae Cox, daughter of Erick Devin Cox and Brittany Nicole Hawks Cox, took her first breath in Heaven. Byrdie Rae had already brought so much light, love, and joy to Earth, that Heaven decided to make far bigger plans for her. Her family, so full of excitement to meet and welcome...
Billy Gray Murray
Jun 13, 2025
Mr. Billy Gray Murray, 74, of Mount Airy, passed away Friday evening, June 13, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, with his loving wife by his side. He was born October 31, 1950, in Surry County, to the late Charles “Charlie” Henry Murray and Helen Frances Tolbert Murray Vipperman. He was a retired furniture worker...
James Ray Sawyers
Jun 13, 2025
Mr. James Ray Sawyers, age 66, of Mount Airy, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation in Winston-Salem. He was born on April 23, 1958 in Surry County to the late Elbert Lee and Shirley Johnson Sawyers. Left to cherish his memory are a son, James Dean Sawyers; brother, Robert Lee Sawyers (Joanne); nieces,...
Ina Patricia "Maw Maw" Riddle
Jun 11, 2025
Mrs. Ina Patricia “Maw Maw” Riddle (née Felts-Boyer), age 81, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in Lowgap, North Carolina. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Ina lived a life rooted in faith, love, and service to others. Born on July 3, 1943, in Galax, Virginia, Ina was the daughter of Elizabeth Musser Boyer and Fred...
Ruth Elvera Beck Green
Jun 11, 2025
Mrs. Ruth Beck Green, age 91 of Mount Airy passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Green was born on November 1, 1933, in Hamilton County, Ohio to the late Julius and Evangeline Ungerbuehler Beck. Ruth grew up helping her father at...
Mary Lou Anders
Jun 11, 2025
Mrs. Mary Lou Anders passed away June 11, 2025 at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy, NC. She was born September 25, 1928 to Levi and Mary Hamm. She married her beloved husband on June 28, 1946. Born to this union were three sons, Billy Gene Anders of Lambsburg, VA , Barry Dewayne Anders of Mount Airy, Dicky Thomas Levi...
Sandy Vestal Hutchens, Jr.
Jun 10, 2025
Mr. Sandy Vestal Hutchens, Jr., 80 years old of Mount Airy, formerly of Los Angeles, CA passed away on June 10, 2025. He was born in Surry County, May 5, 1945, the son of the late Sandy Vestal Hutchens, Sr. and Frances Gwyn Hutchens. During his teen years he was a well-known lifeguard and swimming instructor at Mount Airy Country...
Robert "Jake" Junior Shelton
Jun 9, 2025
Robert “Jake” Junior Shelton, 75, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at his home with his loving wife by his side. Born September 15, 1949, in Surry County, to the late Johnny and Dorothy Wall Shelton. Jake worked for Pepsi-Cola for 40 years. After retiring from Pepsi, he worked for Surry County Schools as a bus...
Clifford Robert Lawton, Sr.
Jun 8, 2025
Mr. Clifford Robert Lawton, Sr. age 95 of Cana, Virginia, passed away on Sunday morning, June 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lawton was born on February 8, 1930, in Cortland County, New York, to the late Sanford and Marie Howell Lawton. Clifford was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Mr. Lawton...
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