Obituaries
Karla A. Ruth-Spencer
May 9, 2025
Mrs. Karla A. Ruth-Spencer, age 69, of Cana, Virginia, passed away Friday morning, May 9, 2025, at her residence with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Spencer was born in Guilford County on February 23, 1956, to Billie A. Goodwin Ruth and the late Wayne A. Ruth. She was a loving wife, sister and friend, she’ll be missed by...
Joseph Leon Belcher
May 8, 2025
Mr. Joseph Leon Belcher, age 63, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at his home. He was born on October 7, 1961 in Danbury, NC to the late Joe and Vera L. Belcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Leon “Little Joe” Belcher, Jr.
Leon loved his family, enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson,...
Cressie Edwards Flippen
May 8, 2025
Cressie Edwards Flippen, age 83 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon May 8, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson surrounded by her loving and supportive family. She was born June 17, 1941, in Carroll County, VA to the late Henry Foyster Edwards and Ethel Jones Edwards. Cressie had retired from Pine Ridge Classic...
Mary Ellen Goad
May 8, 2025
Mary Ellen Goad, daughter of David Clarence and Ronella Holmes Goad, passed away on May 8, 2025, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was born March 26, 1947, in Washington, DC, the beloved city she resided in until approximately 1958, when she relocated with her parents to their hometown of Mount Airy. After graduating from Mount Airy...
Glenn Marion Boykin
May 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our sister, Barbara Glenn Marion Boykin, 70, of Melbourne, Florida, on May 7, 2025, due to cardiac arrest. Glenn was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, on April 21, 1955, to the late Thomas Arrington Marion and Irene Forbes Marion. She graduated from Mt. Airy High School, as well...
Betty Sue Akers Hanks Jones
May 7, 2025
Betty Sue Akers Hanks Jones, 73 of Hillsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon May 7, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born February 5, 1952, in Forsyth County to the late William “Bud” Akers and Myrtle Elizabeth Burnett Akers. Words to describe such a woman would be beautiful, kind, loving, caring, empathetic, intelligent, cool, strong,...
Cora Mae Glenn
May 7, 2025
Ms. Cora Mae Glenn, age 104 of Stuart, Virginia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection. She was born on February 6, 1921, to the late Issac and Della Hylton Glenn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three children Roger Glenn, Margaret Glenn Gray,...
Jerry Leon Jenkins
May 7, 2025
Mr. Jerry Leon Jenkins, age 66 of Ararat, VA passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home. Mr. Jenkins was born on January 20, 1959, in Surry County to the late William “Clarence” and Polly Josephine Hiatt Jenkins. He worked at Modular Wood for several years as a machine operator. Surviving is his partner of 16 years, Vonda...
Elvin Perry McMillian
May 6, 2025
Mr. Elvin Perry McMillian, age 77 of Cana, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. McMillian was born on May 12, 1947, in Carroll County to the late Joel Dexter and Inez Edwards McMillian. Elvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Mr. McMillian was known...
Judith Lynn Starkey Truban
May 5, 2025
Judith Lynn Starkey Truban, a loving wife, mother, MumMum, and Great-MumMum, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 67 years old. Anyone that met her was impacted by her contagious, fun-loving personality, generosity, and encouraging words.
Judi was born June 8, 1957, in Fredrick, MD. She resided at 314 Cherry Street, Mount Airy. Judi was a devoted wife and...
Karen Deborah Cole
May 5, 2025
Mrs. Karen Deborah Cole, age 61, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at her home. She was born on April 26, 1964 in Caldwell County to the late Wain and Nancy Barnett Cole. She was a loving mother, and grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew her. Left to cherish her memory are...
Joyce Ann (Rose) McGlothlin
May 5, 2025
Mrs. Joyce Ann Rose McGlothlin, age 75 of Pinnacle, passed away early Monday morning, May 5, 2025, at the SECU Hospice Center in Yadkinville. Mrs. McGlothlin was born on October 28, 1949, in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Henry and Bessie Osborne Rose. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be...
Bobby Ray Shelor
May 4, 2025
Bobby Ray Shelor of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, died on Sunday, May 4, 2025 in Stuart, Virginia. He was born in Meade, West Virginia, on November 17, 1934, the son of Sandy Samuel and Thelma Steadham Shelor. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Janet Shelor Martin. He spent most of his childhood in Meadows of...
Bruce Edward Bowman
May 3, 2025
It is with deep sadness that his loving wife, Sharon, announces the passing of Bruce Edward Bowman, 67. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Stuart, Virginia, on May 3, 2025. Born in Richmond on June 15, 1957, he was the loving son of the late Larry Burton Bowman, Sr., and Mary Ann Bowman and the...
Daisy Mae Foley
May 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Daisy Mae Foley, who graced our lives for a precious two months. Daisy was born on February 22, 2025, radiating joy and light from her very first moments. With her captivating eyes that drew everyone in, she was truly a little doll, adored by all who were...
Michael Barron Cockerham
May 2, 2025
Michael Barron Cockerham, age 76, of Elkin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on May 2, 2025. He was born in Surry County on March 24, 1949 to John Bert Cockerham Sr. and Margretha White Cockerham. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, Matthew Cox (Amanda), Jennifer Casstevens (Dale), Mitchell Cockerham, and...
Chester Franklin Shelton, Sr.
May 2, 2025
Chester Franklin Shelton Sr. of Mount Airy, NC passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, May 2, 2025. Born in Stokes County, on January 9, 1942, to the late Troy Franklin Shelton and Saloan Hennis Shelton, he returned to his Heavenly Father at the age of 83.
Chester was the youngest of twelve children and was preceded in death by...
Alfred Davis Chaney
May 2, 2025
Mr. Alfred Davis Chaney, age 84 of Patrick Springs, went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born in Patrick County on November 11, 1940, to the late Marshall Jefferson Chaney and Dorothy Clark Chaney. In addition to his parents, Mr. Chaney was preceded in death by his wife,...
Morris E. Clark
May 1, 2025
Mr. Morris E. Clark, age 77, passed away to his Eternal Home peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home in Bassett, Virginia. He was born in Henry County on December 6, 1947, to the late Reed Clark and Ruth Holt Clark. Morris was employed with Bassett Furniture for many years. He liked antique muscle cars. Morris attended Buffalo...
Alice Jayne Childress
May 1, 2025
Miss Alice Jayne Childress, age 83, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born on December 27, 1941 to the late Claude Swanson Childress and Hazel Simmons Childress.
Jayne graduated from Mt. Airy High School, Class of 1960. She was a member of Bannertown Baptist Church. She also worked years ago at Central Telephone as an...
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