Obituaries

Mr. Gary Leon Reece

Mr. Gary Leon Reece

Jun 17, 2015

Mr. Gary Leon Reece

Mr. Gary Leon Reece, age 79, of Dobson, passed away in his home, June17, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. Malo William Reece and Mildred Rash Reece and his infant son, Dennis Malo Reece. Those acquainted with him knew he was an enthusiast of bluegrass music, farming equipment, reading, candy and sports....

Mrs. Sandra Sue Snow Collins

Mrs. Sandra Sue Snow Collins

Jun 16, 2015

Mrs. Sandra Sue Snow Collins, age 70 went to her heavenly home on Tuesday night June 16, 2015. She was born in Surry Co. on November 13, 1944 to the late Virgil Snow and the late Ora Johnson Snow. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Franklin Collins; three sisters Virginia Kerley, Jessie Elder,...

Geneva Beasley Hawks

Geneva Beasley Hawks

Jun 16, 2015

Mrs. Geneva Beasley Hawks, 87, of Ararat, VA passed into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. She was born in Surry County on June 24, 1927 to the late Charles and Bertie Dunkley Beasley. Mrs. Hawks was a beloved mother, grandmother, homemaker, gardener, friend, and...

Mr. Paul A. Puckett

Mr. Paul A. Puckett

Jun 15, 2015

Mr. Paul Akers Puckett, age 88 of Stuart, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart. He was born in Patrick County on October 30, 1926 to the late Bennie Robert "Bob" Puckett and Bessie Goad Puckett. In addition to his parents, Mr. Puckett was preceded in death by his wife, Iris Freeman Puckett; four...

Mrs. Jodie Rebecca Holder Mathis

Mrs. Jodie Rebecca Holder Mathis

Jun 15, 2015

Mrs. Jodie Rebecca Holder Mathis, age 32, of Dobson, NC went home to be with her heavenly Father on Monday morning June 15, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born in Surry Co. on August 10, 1982 to the Freeman Douglas Holder and Sandra Goad Holder. Jodie loved the Lord and had such strong faith in Him....

Clate F Huffman

Clate F Huffman

Jun 14, 2015

Clate F. Huffman of Lexington, NC died June 14, 2015. He was born in Surry County, son of Dan F. and Callie V. Haymore Huffman. A graduate of White Plains High School, Elon University with a degree in Social Science and Education and additional degrees at UNC Chapel Hill. He taught at Davis Townsend and Central Davidson High Schools and...

Lloyd William "Buck" Greenwood

Lloyd William "Buck" Greenwood

Jun 14, 2015

Mr. Lloyd William "Buck" Greenwood, age 84 of Elkin passed away peacefully on Sunday June 14, 2015 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in York County, PA. on December 8, 1930 to the late John Frank and Gladys Flaharty Greenwood and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Greenwood was a...

Mr. Cecil Ray Cassady

Mr. Cecil Ray Cassady

Jun 14, 2015

Mr. Cecil Ray Cassady, age 70 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He was born in Patrick County on January 1, 1945 to the late Richard Lee and Edna Haley Cassady. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cassady was preceded in death by a brother, Stafford Cassady and a sister,...

Tawney Nannette Johnson Bishop

Tawney Nannette Johnson Bishop

Jun 14, 2015

God's angels came for Tawney Nannette Johnson Bishop, 51, of Mount Airy, on Sunday morning, June 14, 2015, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Born April 19, 1964, in Hampton, VA, she was the daughter of Arthur H. "Art" and Nancy Thompson Johnson. Tawney loved her church, garden, and the beach. She is survived by her...

Mr. Wyatt Franklin Puckett

Mr. Wyatt Franklin Puckett

Jun 14, 2015

Mr. Wyatt Franklin Puckett, 75 of Mt. Airy passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. He was born in Surry County on February 15, 1940 to the late Jefferson and Lethia Smith Puckett. Mr. Puckett retired from the U.S. Air Force with over 28 years of service. He is survived by a daughter...

Mr. Clanton Lee McGrady

Mr. Clanton Lee McGrady

Jun 14, 2015

Mr. Clanton Lee McGrady, age 51 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at his home. He was born in Marion County, Florida on April 15, 1964, and was preceded in death by his father, William Rush McGrady.

Mr. McGrady is survived by two sons, Austin McGrady of Radford and Chandler McGrady of Blacksburg; his mother,...

Mrs. Rebecca Tatum Deatherage

Mrs. Rebecca Tatum Deatherage

Jun 13, 2015

Mrs. Rebecca Tatum Deatherage, age 79, of Lawsonville, NC passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Pioneer Community Hospital of Stokes County. She was born on June 9, 1936 in Patrick County, VA to the late William C. Tatum, Sr. and Mary Alice Jones Tatum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Lee...

Kester Thomas Jarrell

Kester Thomas Jarrell

Jun 12, 2015

Mr. Kester Thomas Jarrell, 86, of Mount Airy, passed away Friday morning, June 12, 2015, at Northern Hospital of Surry County. Mr. Jarrell was born June 8, 1929, in Surry County, one of four children born to the late Fred R. and Cena Sutphin Jarrell. Kester served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict era. He...

Mrs. Doris "Marie" Edmonds Turner

Mrs. Doris "Marie" Edmonds Turner

Jun 12, 2015

Mrs. Doris "Marie" Edmonds Turner, 77, of Mt. Airy passed away Friday, June 12, 2015 at Northern Hospital of Surry County. She was born in Surry County on June 23, 1937 to the late Nancy Lizzie Simpson Edmonds. Mrs. Turner was retired Insurance Clerk from Sara Lee after 40 years of service, and was of the Baptist faith. She is...

Mrs. Ruby Hodges Calloway Atkins

Mrs. Ruby Hodges Calloway Atkins

Jun 12, 2015

Mrs. Ruby Hodges Calloway Atkins, 90, of Lowgap is now resting peacefully with her Lord and Savior along with many other precious family members. "Granny Ruby" as everybody called her, left this world from the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Granny Ruby was born May 8, 1925 to the late Pete and Dora Hodges. Granny Ruby and...

Hattie Etta Snow Butcher

Hattie Etta Snow Butcher

Jun 12, 2015

Mrs. Hattie Etta Snow Butcher Age 101 of Asheboro and formerly of Mt. Airy passed away Friday June 12, 2015 at the Randolph Hospice Home. Mrs. Butcher was born March 1, 1914 in Surry County to the late Byrd and Phylenia Frances Golding Snow, she was a homemaker and was a member of Imogene Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters...

Ricky Joseph Goins

Ricky Joseph Goins

Jun 11, 2015

Mr. Ricky Joseph Goins, 51, of Mt. Airy passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Wake Forest Medical Center in Winston Salem. He was born in Surry County on September 9, 1963 to Margaret Hauser Edmonds and the late George Willis Goins. Mr. Goins was a self-employed Contractor Painter. In addition to his mother, Mr. Goins is survived by his...

Annie Mae Davis Chamblin

Annie Mae Davis Chamblin

Jun 11, 2015

Mrs. Annie Mae Davis Chamblin, 89, of 125 McGee Street, Mount Airy, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 11, 2015, at her home. Mrs. Chamblin was born April 2, 1926, in Sweetwater, TN, the daughter of the late Luther and Ada Henderson Davis. Mae retired from Proctor-Silex Inc. after many years of service and was a member of Welcome Baptist Church....

Mr. Okey Carl Mullins

Mr. Okey Carl Mullins

Jun 11, 2015

Mr. Okey Carl Mullins, age 81 of Spencer, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart. He was born in Mullins, West Virginia on February 14, 1934 to the late Maston and Matilda Green Mullins. In addition to his parents, Mr. Mullins was preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth "Janie" Allen; and three brothers, Junior,...

Mr. Harry Lee Foley

Mr. Harry Lee Foley

Jun 10, 2015

Mr. Harry Lee Foley, age 89 of Stuart passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at The Landmark Center in Stuart. He was born in Patrick County on Nov. 12, 1925 to the late John and Millie Shively Foley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Pilson Foley; and a son, David Foley. Mr....