Rosie Holley Willard
Jul 29, 2024
Mrs. Rosie Holley Willard, age 83 of Stuart, Virgina passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born in Patrick County on March 6, 1941, to the late Oscar Nelus Holley and Sarah Jane Adkins Holley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Ray Willard; a sister, Mary...
Brenda Gaye Hawks
Jul 29, 2024
Mrs. Brenda Gaye Hawks, age 78, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Central Continuing Care in Mt. Airy. She was born on September 14, 1945 in Surry County to the late William Henry Hawks and Sophia Lorraine Smith Hawks. Mrs. Hawks was a member of Mount Airy First Church of the Brethren. Left to cherish...
Jack Junior Cagle
Jul 29, 2024
Mr. Jack Junior Cagle, age 65 of Cana, passed away Monday July 29, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born December 14, 1958, in Galax VA to the late Cecil Winford Cagle and Elsie Lee Hawks Cagle Easter. He was a devoted husband, Dad, and Papa. He was always full of love...
Fredrick Jackson Brindle
Jul 28, 2024
Mr. Fredrick Jackson Brindle, 89, of Dobson, North Carolina, passed away at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home, Sunday July 28, 2024. Born March 29, 1935, in Surry County to the late Charlie Walter and Evie Norman Brindle. Mr. Brindle was an Army Veteran. After his honorable discharge from the military, he went on to work for himself as...
Brenda Foley Adams
Jul 28, 2024
Mrs. Brenda Jacqueline Foley Adams, age 79, of Ferrum, Virginia passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at SOVAH Hospital of Martinsville. She was born in Patrick County on May 18, 1945, to the late James “Boss” Foley and Vada Mary Sawyers Foley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Harrison Adams, Sr.;...
Judy Banks Keith
Jul 28, 2024
Our beloved Judy Banks Keith, age 76, of Meadows of Dan, Virginia went to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Judy was surrounded by her loving family in her final days. Judy was born in Meadows of Dan, Virginia on September 14, 1947, to the late Waymon Avery Banks and Pauline Vera Banks. Judy married John...
Brenda Wright Tilley
Jul 27, 2024
Mrs. Brenda Wright Tilley, born on January 23, 1951, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, July 27, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Brenda leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Wright; her mother, Melba Wright; and her brothers, Mickey Wright and Gary Wright. Brenda is survived by her devoted...
Albert Johnson
Jul 27, 2024
Mr. Albert Johnson, 77, of Ararat, NC, passed away at Northern Regional Hospital on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was born in Shelby Gap, KY, to the late Bertha Caudill and George Adam Johnson. Mr. Johnson graduated from Berea College in December of 1970. Mr. Johnson retired from the Surry County Tax Department, where he was a property appraiser. Al...
David Wayne Handy
Jul 27, 2024
Mr. David Wayne Handy, age 71, of Meadows of Dan, Virginia passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at his home. He was born in Martinsville, Virginia on April 16, 1953, to the late Cecil Akers Handy and Beulah Marshall Handy. David enjoyed riding his Harley, NASCAR, “picking,” yard sales, auctions, and hanging out in his store, “Rusty Gold.” He...
Rocky Feller Golding, Sr.
Jul 27, 2024
Rocky Feller Golding, Sr., 63, of Mount Airy, passed away at home early Saturday July 27th. Rocky was born to the late Clay Golding and Clara Grimes Golding on November 11, 1960, in Low Gap, NC. Rocky worked for years as a construction superintendent and as a free-lance contractor. He loved to build porches, decks, trim, refurbish furniture, and making...
Linda Payne-Shelton
Jul 27, 2024
Mrs. Linda Payne-Shelton, age 81, of Mount Airy, passed away early Saturday morning July 27, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Payne-Shelton was born on July 17, 1943, in Cana, Virginia, to the late Columbus Payne and Annetta Westmoreland Payne. Mrs. Payne-Shelton worked for many years in the Accounts Payable department at Accessory Brands...
Melodi Gaye Hodges
Jul 26, 2024
Melodi Gaye Hodges, aged 53, passed away on July 26, 2024, in Gillette, WY. Born on August 3, 1970, in Pickens, SC, she was a beacon of joy and faith throughout her life.
Melodi grew up on the mission field of Mexico and Central America with her parents and brothers. She loved the excitement of the culture. She made many friends...
Ray Wallace Sechrist
Jul 26, 2024
Mr. Ray Wallace Sechrist, age 87, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Friday morning July 26, 2024, at his residence. Mr. Sechrist was born October 26, 1936, to the late Annice Cook Pell. Mr. Sechrist was a very faithful member of Simmons Grove Baptist Church. He had a dear passion for attending the classic car shows, enjoyed blue grass music, and...
Cathy Howell Wagoner
Jul 26, 2024
Mrs. Catherine “Cathy” June Howell Wagoner, age 79 passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 26, 2024. She was born in Patrick County to the late James Thomas Howell and Nellie Mae Handy Howell Swaney. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, LeRoy, Chester, Cleo, and Lonnie Howell; and four sisters, Crystal...
James Walter Gilley "J.W."
Jul 25, 2024
Mr. James Walter Gilley “Cow Papa”, age 75, of Pilot Mountain, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. He was born on October 30, 1948 in Surry County to the late John Cecil Gilley and Alice Throckmorton Gilley Harrison. Mr. Gilley worked at Gilley’s Automotive for more than 30 years and...
Billy "Bruce" McCoy
Jul 24, 2024
Mr. Billy “Bruce” McCoy, 83, of Elkin, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
He was born September 4, 1940, to the late William and Lucile Saunders McCoy in Cherokee County, North Carolina.
Mr. McCoy served his country while being enlisted in the Navy, and the National Guard.
He served in the Navy during the Vietnam war, achieved the rank of Petty...
Tiffany Nicole Burkhart Anderson
Jul 24, 2024
Mrs. Tiffany Nicole Burkhart Anderson, 36, of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Mrs. Anderson was born January 24, 1988, in Surry County, the daughter of Gary Austin and Glinda Irene Owens Burkhart. Tiffany grew up in Ararat, VA, and graduated from Patrick County High School in 2006. She worked as a residential support worker at...
Ronnie E. Kodenski
Jul 24, 2024
Ronald E. Kodenski, affectionately known as “Ronnie” by his family and friends, age 74 of Stuart, crossed that beautiful lake late Wednesday afternoon, July 24, 2024, to land on that shining shore that his gracious Lord laid there for him to enjoy the simplicity of his new found life, with his Lord waiting to welcome him forever more. He was...
Evelyn Francis (Edwards) Newman
Jul 24, 2024
Mrs. Evelyn Francis Edwards Newman age 78, formerly of Mount Airy, passed away at AuthoraCare Collective (Hospice of Alamance County) in Burlington surrounded by her family. Mrs. Newman was born April 8, 1946, in Surry County to the late William McKinely and Flossie Mae Brooks Edwards. Evelyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She ran the Bluebird...
Pastor Oscar Hasten Hill
Jul 24, 2024
Pastor Oscar Hasten Hill, 82, of Cana, VA, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday morning, July 24, 2024, from the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Pastor Hill was born July 9, 1942, in Carroll County, VA, one of six children born to the late Willie Cecil and Sarah McCraw Hill. Oscar grew up in Cana, VA,...