Ruby Stone Simmons Smith
Apr 6, 2025
On April 6, 2025, Ruby Stone Simmons Smith went home to be with the Lord, and though Heaven gained a jewel, her light and memory remain with us here. Perhaps Roy and Carlyne Stone glimpsed into the future and saw the remarkable woman their little girl would become—so they named her Ruby: precious, vibrant, full of warmth and fire. Ruby...
Jack Carlton Tapp
Apr 5, 2025
Jack Carlton Tapp, Maj. (Ret. US ARMY), 82, of Patrick Springs, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025 at the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born in Durham, North Carolina, on July 14, 1942, Jack joined the Army National Guard in February 1961. He went on active duty with the Army to become an officer. Continuing his service, he proceeded to...
Jason Paul Bigelow, Sr.
Apr 5, 2025
Mr. Jason Paul Bigelow, Sr., age 56 of Stuart passed away on April 5, 2025 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. He was born on December 29, 1968 in Massachusetts to the late James Edward Bigelow, Sr. and the late Janice Crystal Chapman Miller.
Mr. Bigelow served in the US Army in the 1st Armored Division. He loved his...
Jennifer Kay (Felts) Smith
Apr 5, 2025
Ms. Jennifer Kay Felts Smith, age 63 of Mount Airy, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Smith was born on April 25, 1961, in Surry County to Wade Franklin and Joyce Easter Felts. Jennifer was a loving daughter, sister, aunt; cousin, and friend. She will be so...
Jack Delana Sprinkle
Apr 5, 2025
Jack Delana Sprinkle, 89, of Elkin, North Carolina, passed away April 5, 2025. Born August 28, 1935, to the late Floyd and Elizabeth Jarvis Sprinkle, in Surry County, North Carolina. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Peggy Wall Sprinkle; daughter and son-in-law, Monette Chattin and Scott; grandchildren, Shenera Sprinkle, Briana Stiltner, and Samantha “Sam” Chattin; and 4...
Scharla Bray Browne
Apr 5, 2025
Mrs. Scharla Bray Browne, age 78, of Oak Island, NC passed away peacefully at the SECU Hospice Home in Bolivia, NC. She was born in Guilford County, May 22, 1946, the daughter of Charles Hughes and Mildred Fleming Bray. Surviving is her husband of 28 years, David Allen Browne; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Lee Morris, Scott and Kim Morris;...
Darious Walter Taylor, Sr.
Apr 2, 2025
Mr. Darious Taylor, 80, passed away on Wednesday evening, April 2, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Taylor was born in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, to the late Daniel and Melva Hanna Taylor. He was preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Cumbie, and a brother, Dan Taylor. He served in the US Army in the...
Marie Ann Scibona McCann
Apr 2, 2025
Mrs. Marie Ann Scibona McCann, age 85, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on September 2, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Anthony and Lena Booker Scibona. Mrs. McCann was heavily involved with her church and church family at Holy Angels Catholic...
Jennifer Lynn Sawyers
Apr 1, 2025
Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Sawyers, age 47, of Lowgap, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at The Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on November 21, 1977 in Surry County to Roger and Lynn Shelton Sawyers. Left to cherish her memory are a sister, Shonda Holsclaw (Lennie); brother, Bradley Sawyers (Tracy); special uncle, Gary Sawyers;...
Shirley Ann Mabe Sheppard
Apr 1, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Ann Mabe Sheppard, age 84 of Lawsonville, N.C. was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born August 16, 1940 in Patrick County to the late Noel Mabe and Lettie Ann Shelton Mabe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Stephen Douglas Jones
Apr 1, 2025
Mr. Stephen Douglas Jones, age 68, of Stuart, Virginia passed away on April 1, 2025 at his home. He was born on June 18,1956 in Patrick County to the late Andrew Douglas Jones and Mary Jones Chittum Rautio. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Melanie L. Jones and a brother, David W. Jones.
Stephen...
Betty Gay Taylor Cave
Apr 1, 2025
Mrs. Betty Gay Taylor Cave, age 81, of Mount Airy, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025, at her residence. Mrs. Cave was born in Surry County on June 26, 1943, to the late Paul Carpenter and Elizabeth Creed Carpenter. She worked for many years as a beautician, making many friends and making lasting memories with her clients she...
Carolyn Anne Pierce Booth
Apr 1, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Anne Pierce Booth, age 66, of Stuart, VA, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart. She was born in Henry County on August 5, 1958 to the late Cecil Forest Pierce. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Wayne Booth.
Left to cherish the memory...
Marty Lee Lovill
Mar 31, 2025
Mr. Marty Lee Lovill “Papa”, age 66 of Mount Airy, NC, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving and supportive family on Monday night, March 31, 2025. He was born December 4, 1958, in Surry County to Betty Lou Slate Lovill and the late Richard Arlis “Butch” Lovill. Marty retired from NC Granite Corporation after 44 years...
Stephen "Steve" Jay Tolbert
Mar 30, 2025
Stephen “Steve” Jay Tolbert, 58, of Mount Airy, North Carolina passed away March 30, 2025. Born March 31, 1966, to the late Jay Tolbert and the late Frances Lorene Hutson Perdue in Surry County, North Carolina. Steve was a hardworking man; working as a pipe fitter for several years. He was generous, selfless, and giving. He loved to make people...
Akers Pack
Mar 30, 2025
Mr. Akers Pack, age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina. He was born on April 15, 1945, to the late Lester Pack and Nannie Holt Pack. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie Crissman Pack; one daughter, Lisa Pack; one son, Ronnie...
Christine Thomas Bingman
Mar 30, 2025
Mrs. Christine Thomas Bingman, age 75 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday evening March 30, 2025. Mrs. Bingman was born on August 23, 1949 in Wythe County, Virginia, to the late Robert and Lucille Scott Thomas. She was a loving mother, and grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew her. Left to...
Gregory Keith Belcher
Mar 30, 2025
Mr. Gregory Keith Belcher, age 72, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at his residence in Dobson, NC. He was born in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late William Isaac Harrison Belcher and the late Loma Aileen Lynch. Left to cherish his memories are his partner, Doris Watson; his daughter, Emma Bell (Cameron Bell); his son, John Belcher; grandson,...
Emma Christine Tate Butcher
Mar 29, 2025
Ms. Emma Christine Tate Butcher, age 87, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, NC. She was born in Surry County to the late William Jackson Tate and the late Mary Vada King Tate. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Debbie Butcher Riggins (Buddy) and Kimberly “Kim” Butcher Bowman (Jerry); her son,...
Wanda Gail (Davis) Tucker
Mar 29, 2025
Mrs. Wanda Gail Davis Tucker, age 67 of Mount Airy, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Tucker was born on August10, 1957, in Guilford County to David and Billie Hill Davis. Mrs. Tucker was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply...