Obituaries
James Edward Cave
May 24, 2025
James Edward Cave, 91, of Dobson, North Carolina, passed away at his home Saturday, May 24, 2025. Born June 21, 1933, in Surry County to the late Willie Guy and Dessie Jennings Cave. Mr. Cave worked as a tobacco farmer and raised Black Angus cattle. Left to cherish his memory is his daughters, Donna Cave Davis, and Barbara Cave Smith;...
Wavie Irene Belcher Pendleton
May 24, 2025
Mrs. Wavie Irene Belcher Pendleton, age 80 of Stuart, VA, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart, VA. She was born in Patrick County on April 9, 194,5 to Wayne Belcher and Carrie Boyd Fralin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Dewey Fralin; a sister, Goldie Benfield;...
Coleson Grey Payne
May 23, 2025
Coleson Grey Payne, beloved son of Madison Holyfield and Matthew Payne, was born sleeping on May 23rd, 2025, and is now being raised among the angels in heaven. Although his time with us was brief he will forever be loved and missed.
Coleson will be forever remembered by his parents Madison and Matthew; grandparents Mercie Payne (Lloyd Cline), Jody Payne, Joshua...
Brenda Kay Perdue Davidson
May 23, 2025
Mrs. Brenda Kay Perdue Davidson, age 74, of Lowgap, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born on September 14, 1950 in Guilford County to the late Joseph and Lillian McCann Perdue. Left to cherish her memory are her children; Ivry Davidson III and Donna Carol Davidson; grandchildren, Margo Davidson (Jon Johnson),...
Eugene Charles Liberatore
May 22, 2025
Eugene Charles Liberatore passed away on May 22,2025 the Lord called Gene home. Gene was born November 9,1940 to Thomas and Ann Liberatore in Niles Ohio. He was a veteran serving in the Army National Guard. He retired from Fruehauff as shop supervisor in 2001. Gene enjoyed camping and spending time with family. Left to cherish his memory Gene leaves...
Anita Darlene McMillian Juliana
May 22, 2025
Mrs. Anita Darlene McMillian Juliana of Cana, Virginia passed away on May 22, 2025. Darlene was born October 23, 1959, to Clinton and Helen McMillian. She attended St. Paul elementary school and graduated from Carroll County High School. Her life was one filled with laughter, love and hard work. Darlene began her adult life supporting a successful family farm where...
Peggy Shipman Agee
May 21, 2025
Peggy Jean Shipman Agee (Peg Leg, Sunshine, Nana, Mom) passed away peacefully on May 21st, 2025. Her husband Jimi Agee, mother-in-law Evelie, brothers Phillip (and Christina), Chester, Bucky (and Kendra), Don and Robin, brother-in-law Vance (and Debbie), sisters-in-law Rhonda (and Shaun) and Linda, children John Paul and Leanne, grandchildren Carson, Katelyn, Jayden and Alyssa, nieces Kourtney, Barbie, Jordy, Logie, Kelsey,...
Connie Ann Beck
May 21, 2025
Miss Connie Ann Beck, age 64, of Elkin, passed away Wednesday May 21, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born March 4, 1961, in Stokes County, to the late John Beck and the late Opal Bean Beck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Danny Beck. Left...
Lola Gilley
May 21, 2025
Miss Lola Gilley, age 93 of Critz, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at The Landmark Center in Stuart, VA. She was born in Henry County, Virginia on April 9, 1932, to the late Richard Moir Gilley, Sr. and Carrie Etta Moran Gilley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a twin sister,...
Richard Allen Green
May 20, 2025
Mr. Richard Allen Green, age 89 of Mount Airy passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, May 20, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Green was born on May 30, 1935, in Hancock County, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Opal Fickle Green. Richard was a proud graduate of Ohio...
Thelma Faye Shelton Bolt
May 20, 2025
Mrs. Thelma Faye Shelton Bolt, age 96, of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was born in Floyd County on October 8, 1928, to the late Ulysses Grant Shelton and Ruby Ethel Turpin Shelton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin George Bolt;...
Esther Rachel Collins McBride Puckett
May 20, 2025
Mrs. Esther Rachel Collins McBride Puckett, 85, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Puckett was born December 27, 1939, in Surry County, one of ten children born to the late James B. and Ester Boyles Collins. Rachel spent the majority of her career...
Kimberly Dawn Wood
May 19, 2025
Kimberly Dawn Wood, 30, of Abington, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 19, 2025. Born May 22, 1994, to the late Darryl Cletus Wood and Melissa Kim Hardy in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Kimberly was a joy to be around, lighting up any room she entered. Along with her mother, left to cherish her memory is her stepfather, Christopher Lee...
Cory Lynn Frazier
May 19, 2025
Cory Lynn Frazier, 43, of Elkin, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 19, 2025, at Duke University Hospital. Born February 23, 1982, in Galax, Virginia to Willis Wade and Paula Vaughan Frazier. Cory was an avid outdoorsman and had a love for all things fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed farming and raising livestock. A loving husband, father, brother,...
Bobby Ray Hamm
May 19, 2025
Bobby Ray Hamm, 69, of Mount Airy, North Carolina took his long awaited journey home to be with the Lord on Monday evening at home. Bobby loved God, his wife, the family that they had grown together, his church and church family. He had a unique ability to strike conversation with anyone, which usually quickly turned to an open invitation...
Louise Lavern Bruner
May 19, 2025
Mrs. Louise Lavern Bruner, age 70, of Ararat, NC, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025, at her residence. She was born June 28, 1954, in Surry County, to the late Samuel Ellis Cassell and the late Luna Atkins Cassell. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by her husband, Ricky Dale Bruner; her sisters, Mildred Cassell Sawyers,...
Brenda Mae King
May 19, 2025
Mrs. Brenda Mae King, age 77, of Mount Airy, passed away at her residence on Monday, May 19, 2025. She was born in Surry County on July 13, 1947, to the late Roy Samuel Honeycutt and Savada Laura Edwards Honeycutt. Brenda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she’ll be deeply missed by all that knew her. She was...
Erica Zuguey Martinez
May 18, 2025
God has gained a beautiful young angel. Spread your wings and fly. Miss Erica Zuguey Martinez, age 24, was born on November 8, 2000, passed away on May 18, 2025, at her home unexpectedly. Erica never met a stranger. She always wanted to try new things. Erica, her twin sister, and their little tag along brother, loved anime and going...
Bonnie Lynn Yopp Easter Hooley
May 18, 2025
Mrs. Bonnie Lynn Yopp Easter Hooley, age 84 of Cana, Virginia passed into eternal rest on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Waddel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Galax surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hooley was born on September 23, 1940, in Carroll County to the late Alfred and Iris Blackburn Yopp. Mrs. Hooley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Kathy Anne Holt Cassady
May 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kathy Anne Cassady, age 78, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She was born in Patrick County on August 19, 1946.
Kathy dedicated her life to caring for others, and nowhere was that...
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