Obituaries
Leonard Ray Brooks
May 18, 2026
Mr. Leonard Ray Brooks, 75 of Mount Airy, passed away at his home on Monday May 18, 2026. He was born on May 9, 1951, in Surry County to the late Marshall and Lillie Tolbert Brooks. Mr. Brooks retired from United Plastics after 54 dedicated years. He is survived by a daughter, Felicia Brooks Tolbert; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and...
Stephen Curry Brinegar
May 17, 2026
Mr. Stephen Curry Brinegar, age 20, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 17, 2026. He was born in Pinellas County, Florida, to Tina Nunn and his adopted parents, Robert Brinegar and the late Lisa Nelson Brinegar. Stevo, as many knew him by was just beginning to start his life. He was currently working for Asplundh Tree Service. Stevo never met...
Stella Louise Jones Frye
May 17, 2026
Stella Louise Jones Frye, 91, of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born on April 6, 1935, in Galax, Virginia, to Dr. Robert Luther Jones and Mamie Mae Pulliam Jones. She was raised in Grayson County and graduated from Galax High School in...
Mary Ethel (Dollyhigh) McMillian
May 17, 2026
Mrs. Mary Ethel Dollyhigh McMillian, age 88 of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Elkin surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. McMillian was born on March 9, 1938, in Surry County to the late Brady Beamer and Clara Ethel Lambert Dollyhigh. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister,...
Bobby Dale Stanley Jr.
May 17, 2026
Bobby Dale Stanley Jr. of Mount Airy, North Carolina passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday, May 17, 2026. Born September 21, 1972, to the late Bobby Dale Stanley Sr. and the late Bonnie Lou Atkins Leak. Bobby was an outdoorsman who loved to fish, turkey hunt, and garden. Most of all, he was a family man, who loved his...
Granville Cleveland Nunn
May 16, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Granville Cleveland Nunn, known and loved by all as “Chuck,” who departed this life on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 74, following a brief illness.
Born on July 12, 1951, in Westfield, North Carolina, to Hazel Tilley Nunn and Cleve Nunn, Chuck spent his entire life in...
Elva Fain Caldwell
May 16, 2026
The family of Elva Fain Caldwell is deeply saddened to announce her passing on May the 16th 2026. Elva was born on May the 1st 1962 in Winston Salem North Carolina to Charles Bryant Fain and Kitty Mae Martin Fain.
She spent her career as a registered nurse in labor and delivery where she touched the lives of thousands of families...
Darren Ray Linville
May 16, 2026
Mr. Darren Ray Linville, age 49, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. He was born on October 27, 1976 in Surry County to the late Delmer and Frankie Hall Linville. He was an outspoken person, kind and funny, he loved his family. He would give the shirt...
Jerry Ray Bledsoe
May 16, 2026
Jerry Ray Bledsoe, age 79, went home to be with Jesus May 16, 2026. Born on August 23, 1946, Jerry was the son of the late William Joseph Bledsoe and Mary Elizabeth Whitaker Bledsoe.
He was also preceded in death by his three brothers, Junior Bledsoe, Kenneth Bledsoe, and Jackie Bledsoe. Jerry Ray and his brothers took care of each other...
Lala Pendleton Hubbard
May 16, 2026
Mrs. Lala Pendleton Hubbard, age 82 of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior at her home on Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born in Patrick County on June 30, 1943, to the late Oren Harrison Pendleton and Iva Elsie Hylton Pendleton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Roger Lee Lyons
May 15, 2026
Roger Lee Lyons, 87, of Lexington, NC, passed peacefully May 15, 2026. Born April 30, 1939, he graduated from Mount Airy High School and was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, having served in North Africa. He belonged to the United Church of Christ, once serving as a deacon. Roger was a man of many talents. He dedicated his professional career...
Shirley Lorraine McMillian Jones
May 14, 2026
Mrs. Shirley McMillian Jones, age 85, of Cana, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Jones was born on October 21, 1940 in Carroll County to the late Raymond and Franie Hawks McMillian.
Mrs. Jones was valedictorian of her graduating class at Lambsburg High School. She went on to graduate from...
Darrell Keith Snow
May 14, 2026
Darrell Keith Snow, 62, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away at his home Thursday, May 14, 2026. Born January 30, 1964, to the late Brent and Nancy McHone Snow. Mr. Snow was a dedicated sports fan and avid outdoorsman. A loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Darrell will be missed by all who knew him. Left to cherish his memory...
Mary Ruth (Thompson) Childress
May 14, 2026
Mrs. Mary Ruth Childress, age 91 of Mount Airy went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Childress was born on December 8, 1934, in Surry County to the late Alphonso and Effie Calloway Thompson. Mary Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Bettie Lou Gunnell Leonard
May 13, 2026
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, a day the Lord had made, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Bettie Lou Gunnell Leonard, peacefully departed this world for her heavenly home. Bettie was born November 23, 1936, in Surry County, to the late Roosevelt and Emma McCraw Gunnell. She leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and treasured memories that will continue...
Darren "Bubba" Jordan
May 12, 2026
Mr. Darren “Bubba” Jordan, age 49, of Stuart, Virginia, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky, on January 20, 1977. He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Jordan; paternal grandparents, Bert Jordan, Sr., and Marrie Allen Jordan; maternal grandparents, Glen Graves and Demeter Kiurski; special friend, Mike Midkiff;...
Amy Katherine Badgett
May 12, 2026
Miss Amy Katherine Badgett, 63, of Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Miss Badgett was born May 22, 1962, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Rufus Stentz and Kate Leonard Badgett. She was a graduate of Mount Airy High School and Wake Forest University. She was employed by...
Rodney Cecil Gunter
May 12, 2026
Mr. Rodney Cecil Gunter, age 81 of Mount Airy entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home. Mr. Gunter was born on May 5, 1945, in Surry County to the late Charles Cecil and Hassie Ellen Gunnell Gunter. Rodney was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He worked for many years at Renfro...
Lester A. Singer
May 11, 2026
Mr. Lester A. Singer, 81, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, May 11, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born October 2, 1944 in Rochester, PA. Left to cherish his memory are; 4 grandchildren, Joseph and Leah Singer, Lindsey Singer and Mike Guerrero, Gage Grueshaber, and Ethan Grueshaber; 4...
Dr. Joseph "Joe" Price Schneider
May 11, 2026
Dr. Joseph Price Schneider passed away May 11 after a brief illness. He was born March 14, 1966, in Kansas City, MO to Beverly and Terry Schneider. Joe loved life and discovering new things. He took Suzuki violin lessons in grade school which helped him develop a love for music. He was an original and founding member of the Lexington,...
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