Obituaries
Mr. Bradley Delmas Rorrer
Feb 24, 2016
Mr. Bradley Delmas Rorrer, age 46 of Stuart, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at his home. He was born in Patrick County on August 18, 1969. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lelia Hylton Rorrer; his brother, Chad Franklin Rorrer; his maternal grandparents, Charlie G. and Etta Meadows Hylton; and his paternal grandparents, Cephus and Hester Atkins...
Mr. Junior "Jay" C. Tilley
Feb 24, 2016
Mr. Junior “Jay” C. Tilley, age 82, of Mt. Airy, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Tilley was born in Surry County on March 18, 1933. He proudly served our country in the United States Army, retired as the co-owner/operator of Thomas Produce Company and was a faithful member of Slate Mountain...
Mrs. Angela "Angie" Smith Dalton
Feb 23, 2016
Mrs. Angela “Angie” Smith Dalton, age 52 of Stuart, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016 as the result of an automobile accident. She was born in Patrick County on October 27, 1963, and was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Steven Dalton. She was a member of New Beginnings Baptist Church, had owned and operated the Preschool Enrichment...
Mrs. Gladys Hazel King Robertson
Feb 23, 2016
Mrs. Gladys Hazel King Robertson, 92 of Cana, VA went home to be with her Heavenly Father Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Northern Hospital of Surry County. She was born in Surry County on January 8, 1924 to the late Hosea and Virginia Elizabeth Leonard King. She was a loving mother, grandmother, wife and sister. She was well known for...
Mrs. Ruby Etta Cloud Culler
Feb 22, 2016
Mrs. Ruby Etta Cloud Culler Age 85 of Mt. Airy wife of the late Winfred M. Culler for 58 years, passed away Monday February 22, 2016 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Culler was born February5, 1931 in Carroll County, to the late Preston Lee and Nettie Gray Sowers Cloud, she was retired as the...
Ms. Sandra "Sandy" Hiatt Draughn
Feb 22, 2016
Ms. Sandra “Sandy” Hiatt Draughn, 55, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Sandy was born April 13, 1960, in Surry County, the daughter of Bessie Willis Hiatt and the late Fred Stuart Hiatt. She was a loving mother, daughter sister and friend. Sandy is survived by her sons and a daughter-in-law,...
Linda Jean Rice Santrock
Feb 21, 2016
Mrs. Linda Jean Rice Santrock, 66, of Sparta, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, at Genesis HealthCare in Sparta. Mrs. Santrock was born January 28, 1950, in Edgar County, IL, the daughter of the late Ruth R. Frederick. She is survived by a daughter, Cathy Lynn Santrock; three sons, Steven Ray Santrock, William Allen Santrock, and Michael James Santrock; and...
​Mrs. Rilla Hiatt Redman
Feb 21, 2016
Mrs. Rilla Hiatt Redman age 100, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Sunday afternoon February 21, 2016 at Ridgecrest Assisted Living Facility. Mrs. Redman was born in Surry County on May 26, 1915 to Joe Hiatt and Martha Simmons Hiatt. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who will be dearly missed. Mrs. Redman was a lifetime member...
Mrs. Margaret Puckett Sowers
Feb 21, 2016
Mrs. Margaret Puckett Sowers, age 81 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart. She was born in Patrick County on May 16, 1934 to the late Henry and Nannie Kate Burge Puckett. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sowers was preceded in death by her husband, Gaylon Kenneth Sowers; three brothers, Harry,...
Mrs. Pauline Belcher Bolt
Feb 21, 2016
Mrs. Pauline Belcher Bolt, age 91 of Meadows of Dan, went home to rejoin her husband and grandson on Sunday, February 21, 2016. She was born in Floyd County on September 26, 1924 to the late Benjamin and Manie Conner Belcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Bolt; her grandson, Tony Sutphin;...
Mr. Alan Lee Smith
Feb 21, 2016
Mr. Alan Lee Smith, age 63, of Mt. Airy, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Smith was born on January 25, 1953 in Surry County to Merton Smith and Julia Kathleen “Kay” Leftwich Dulaney. He proudly served our country in the United States Marines and was retired from the United States Postal Service. He...
Mr. Charles Nelson Stanley
Feb 21, 2016
Mr. Charles Nelson Stanley 68, of West End formerly of Mt. Airy passed away at his home Sunday, February 21, 2016. He was born in Patrick County, VA to the late Charles Wayne and Velvia Marshall Stanley. In the 70’s and 80’s, Mr. Stanley enjoyed showing and riding horses, wining many awards. He retired from Coram Construction and was an...
Mrs. Mary Gunnell Vaughn
Feb 20, 2016
Mrs. Mary Princess Gunnell Vaughn, age 83, of Mt. Airy, passed away Saturday February 20, 2016 at Central Continuing Care. Mrs. Vaughn was born in Patrick County on March 7, 1932, to Dixie and Ada Hawks Gunnell. Surviving are daughters and son-in-law, Vicki V. and Fred Mashburn, and Donna Vaughn and friend Ronnie Waddell; grandchildren, Jessica Morrison and Dusty Goettel;...
Mrs. Peggy Juanita Frye Brintle
Feb 20, 2016
Mrs. Peggy Juanita Frye Brintle, 85, of Mount Airy, passed away quietly at home on Saturday, February 20, 2016, after several years of declining health. Peggy survived childhood polio with the grit and fortitude that would characterize the rest of her life, and she often inspired others with her sheer determination. She taught herself how to write with her left...
Mary Elizabeth Beck Smith
Feb 19, 2016
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Beck Smith, 70, of Mt. Airy passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born in Carroll County on November 4, 1945 to the late Robert Lee and Melita Jane Shinault Beck. She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Sharon and Kenneth Donathan, and Karen Woods; grandchildren,...
Mrs. Frances Quesinberry Lewis Gravley
Feb 19, 2016
Mrs. Frances Quesinberry Lewis Gravley, age 85, of Mt. Airy, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 19, 2016. Mrs. Gravley was born in Surry County on April 12, 1930 to Otis and Lula White Quesinberry. Frances adored her family, numerous friends and Cross Creek co-workers. She was an avid shopper and loved antiques, traveling, gardening and birdwatching. Many...
Pauline Pruitt Pyles
Feb 18, 2016
Mrs. Pauline Pruitt Pyles, 92, of Mount Airy, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Thursday night, February 18, 2016. Mrs. Pyles was born July 25, 1923, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Willie A. and Ida Collins Pruitt. Pauline retired from Pike Inc. after many years of service and was a member of Flat Rock...
Mrs. Amy Cassie Martin
Feb 18, 2016
Mrs. Amy Cassie (Willis) Martin, 83, formerly of Hillsville, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 after a brief illness at the Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage. Mrs. Martin was born September 25, 1932 to John & Nancy Belle (Bowman) Willis in Patrick County, VA. She was a 1951 graduate of Blue Ridge High School. Mrs. Martin had worked for...
Peggy Simmons Lowe
Feb 18, 2016
Mrs. Peggy Simmons Lowe, 88, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016, at her home. Mrs. Lowe was born July 5, 1927, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Robert Columbus and Lizzie Jones Simmons. Peggy retired as a belt captain from Spencer’s Inc. after 35 years of service. She was a dedicated Christian and a member...
Mr. English Caryle Rorrer
Feb 18, 2016
Mr. English Caryle Rorrer, age 88 of Stuart, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 at his home. He was born in Patrick County on May 13, 1927 to the late Fred and Fannie Lawless Rorrer. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rorrer was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Erik Rorrer; three brothers, Maynard, Buford and Chappy Rorrer; his...


