Obituaries

Mr. Laurence Hamilton "Larry" Webb

Mr. Laurence Hamilton "Larry" Webb

Nov 5, 2014

Mr. Laurence Hamilton "Larry" Webb, age 87 of Stuart, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Northern Hospital of Surry County. He was born in Whiteville, Tennessee on November 29, 1926 to the late Laurence L. and Lillian Shinault Webb. In addition to his parents, Mr. Webb was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Mobley Webb and a...

Mr. Reves "Alvin" Jennings

Mr. Reves "Alvin" Jennings

Nov 4, 2014

Mr. Reves "Alvin" Jennings, 77,of Mt. Airy passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. He was born in Surry County on August 5, 1937 to the late James and Ethel Chappell Jennings. He is survived by a sister, Mae Forrest of Mt. Airy. A graveside service will be held Thursday, November 6, 2014...

Hester Eunice Stanley Lynch

Hester Eunice Stanley Lynch

Nov 4, 2014

Mrs. Hester Eunice Stanley Lynch Age 89 of Mt. Airy, NC. passed away Tuesday November 4, 2014 at Central Continuing Care in Mt. Airy. Mrs. Lynch was born November 24, 1924 in Patrick County, Va. to the late Ernest Allen and Lucy Alma Stanley, she was a homemaker and was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where she was a...

Mr. Harold Clarence Mabe, Jr

Mr. Harold Clarence Mabe, Jr

Nov 3, 2014

Mr. Harold Clarence Mabe, Jr., age 64 of Stuart, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Carroll County on March 19, 1950. Mr. Mabe was preceded in death by his father, Harold Mabe, Sr. He was a member of Ross Harbour United Methodist Church, and was the owner/operator of Mabe's Home Improvement. Mr....

Mrs. Albion Turner Stanley

Mrs. Albion Turner Stanley

Nov 2, 2014

Mrs. Albion Turner Stanley, age 82 of Westfield, NC passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart. She was born in Patrick County on November 1, 1932 to the late Russell and Lillie Lawson Turner. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her 1st husband, Lyle W. Fain; and her 2nd...

Mrs. Mary Easter Franklin

Mrs. Mary Easter Franklin

Nov 1, 2014

Mrs. Mary Easter Franklin, 79 of Mt. Airy passed away at her home on Saturday, November 01, 2014. She was born in Surry County on February 3, 1935 to the late Delia Easter Branson. Mrs. Franklin was a home maker and a dedicated member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother, always taking care of...

Mr. Robert Bryan Hodges, Sr

Mr. Robert Bryan Hodges, Sr

Nov 1, 2014

Mr. Robert Bryan Hodges, Sr., 77, of Lowgap passed away Saturday, November 01, 2014 at his home. He was born in Surry County on September 18, 1937 to the late Howard Norman and Minnie Edna Calloway Hodges. Mr. Hodges was retired Senior Vice President of DuBois Chemicals. He was the past President of Wilders Grove Youth Center in Raleigh, and...

Mr. Dennis Bernard Upchurch

Mr. Dennis Bernard Upchurch

Nov 1, 2014

Mr. Dennis Bernard Upchurch, 101 of Lambsburg, VA passed away at his home on Saturday, November 1, 2014. He was born May 28, 1913 Carroll County one of eight children to the late Green and Sarah Spencer Upchurch. Mr. Upchurch lived through a lot of history. Earlier in his life, he helped build the Blue Ridge Parkway; working in many...

Jasper Owen Hicks

Jasper Owen Hicks

Nov 1, 2014

A precious angel, Jasper Owen Hicks, entered into the precious hands of our loving Savior on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Jasper Owen was born November 1, 2014, in Forsyth County, to Bradley Owen and Rebakah Elizabeth McMillian Hicks. In addition to his loving parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Arlene and Frankie Vernon and Bill and Linda Hicks, all...

Mrs. Josie Mae Towe Brannock

Mrs. Josie Mae Towe Brannock

Oct 31, 2014

Mrs. Josie Mae Towe Brannock, age 84, of Mt. Airy, passed away Friday, October 31, 2014, at the Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Brannock was born in Carroll County on May 15, 1930 to Edwin and Susie Hiatt Towe. She was retired from Cross Creek Apparel after more than forty years of service and she also loved her part-time job at...

Mr. Jimmy Albert Stokes "Jr."

Mr. Jimmy Albert Stokes "Jr."

Oct 31, 2014

Mr. Jimmy Albert Stokes, "Jr.", age 54 of Dobson passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, October 31, 2014. He was born in Yadkin County on May 5, 1960 to the late Jim Albert, Sr. and Sara Mae Scott Stokes. Mr. Stokes was employed by Grandur Cycles as an Automotive Painter and attended Mount Hermon Baptist Church. He was...

Mr. Kermit J. Coble

Mr. Kermit J. Coble

Oct 30, 2014

Mr. Kermit J Coble, age 89, of Lexington, NC, passed away on Thursday October 30, 2014 in Davidson Co. He was born in Guilford Co. on June 25, 1925 to the late Charlie Arthur Coble and the late Alta Humble Coble, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Stella Branch Coble; sister Loretta...

Mr. Stephen Curtis "Steve" Gross

Mr. Stephen Curtis "Steve" Gross

Oct 30, 2014

Mr. Stephen Curtis (Steve) Gross age 71 of Mt. Airy, NC, husband of Mrs. Polly Newman Gross, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born August 5, 1943, in Yadkin County to the late Curtis Lee Gross and Lucille Johnson Gross. He retired as a Lt. Col. with the US Air Force,...

Mrs. Lelia Cagle King

Mrs. Lelia Cagle King

Oct 29, 2014

Mrs. Lelia Frances Cagle King, age 89 of Cana, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2014 at her home. Mrs. King was born in Carroll County on March 22, 1925 to the late Milie Cagle Edwards. She was a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed by all her devoted family and many friends. Surviving are a daughter...

Mr. Neal Jackson Wilson

Mr. Neal Jackson Wilson

Oct 28, 2014

Mr. Neal Jackson Wilson, age 70 of Stuart, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at his home. He was born in Henry County on December 9, 1943 to the late Henry Dwight and Louvenia Moxley Wilson. He had retired from DuPont in Martinsville with 33 years of service as an operator and controller, and was of the Baptist faith. Mr....

Mrs. Ruth Elzine Turner Tatum

Mrs. Ruth Elzine Turner Tatum

Oct 28, 2014

Mrs. Ruth Elzine Turner Tatum, age 81 of Stuart, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. She was born in Patrick County on August 3, 1933 to the late Harvey and Josephine Mills Turner. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Tatum was preceded in death by one son, Charles G. Tatum; one sister,...

Mrs. Polly Ann Cox Wood

Mrs. Polly Ann Cox Wood

Oct 28, 2014

Mrs. Polly Ann Cox Wood, age 78, of King, NC passed away on Tuesday evening October 28, 2014. She was born in the District of Columbia on March 12, 1936 to the late Wilmer Scott Cox and the late Mary Gragg Cox. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bobby George Wood., two sons...

Mr. James Michael Thompson

Mr. James Michael Thompson

Oct 27, 2014

Mr. James Michael Thompson of Lexington, passed away Monday, October 27, 2014. Michael was born in Forsyth County on July 31, 1958 to James Edward and Virginia Pedigo Thompson. He was retired from Hanes Brands in Winston-Salem. He graduated from Mt. Airy High School and received his BS degree from Appalachian State University. He is survived by his wife, Wanda...

Mrs. Amber Dawn Hiatt Ward

Mrs. Amber Dawn Hiatt Ward

Oct 27, 2014

Mrs. Amber Dawn Hiatt Ward, age 48 of King, passed away Monday, October 27, 2014 after a long illness at her home. Mrs. Ward was born in Forsyth County on June 18, 1966 to Vestal Agee and Wilma Jarrell Hiatt. She was a loving wife, daughter and sister who will be sorely missed by her family and many friends. Mrs....

Mrs. Rita Racheal Adkins Hiatt

Mrs. Rita Racheal Adkins Hiatt

Oct 26, 2014

Mount Airy - Born October 20, 1935 in Surry County to the late William Howard Adkins and Lola Frances Mace Adkins, Rita Racheal Adkins Hiatt passed away peacefully in her home this past Sunday, October, 26, 2014. She was the loved and cherished wife of the late William Seth Hiatt. Together they gave life to five daughters, Shelia Johnson, Gina...