Mrs. Lynne Ann Boniphant Hicks, age 68 of Meadows of Dan, Virginia passed away at her home on Saturday, July 13, 2024. She was born in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Jerry and Maryann Boniphant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Holly Boniphant. Throughout her life, Lynne was a beacon of compassion and...
Mrs. JoAnn Marie Turner Snow, age 80, of Dobson, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at Twelve Oaks Assisted Living in Mount Airy. She was born September 5, 1943, in Yadkin County to the late Clarence Turner and the late Ila Marie Hawks Turner. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Chester Cambel Snow;...
Mrs. Harriett Sue Wagoner Childress, 73, of Pinnacle, passed away Friday morning, July 12, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Childress was born February 24, 1951, in Surry County, the younger of two children born to the late Edward Carroll and Foye Chappell Wagoner. Harriett grew up in Mount Airy and graduated from North...
Leon Newman, Sr., 87 of Mount Airy, North Carolina passed away on July 12, 2024. He was born on April 24, 1937, in Patrick County, Virginia. Leon was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whom his family and friends will deeply miss.
Leon had a rich and fulfilling life. He was a jack of all trades, starting his career at...
Mrs. Sandra Kay Grogan Martin, 63, of Dobson, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024. Born July 8, 1961, to the late Quay and Della Houck Grogan. Sandra was a loyal sister in Christ and faithful child of God. She attended Freedom Gospel Church where she served as the choir and song leader. Sandra was a loving wife, mother,...
Mr. T. Jefferson Dillard, age 73 of Stuart, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 31, 1951, in Roanoke to the late Julian and Frances Dillard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Anthony “Tony” Dillard. Jeff had served in the U.S. Army. He was the Head...
Mr. Donald Ray Griffin, age 85, of Mount Airy passed away Tuesday evening July 10, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Griffin was born in Surry County on August 12, 1938, to the late James Gossie Griffin and Dorothy Aileen Fleming Griffin. He loved carp fishing, shooting pool; especially snooker, and Carolina Panthers football. Mr....
Mr. Harold Dean Shinault, Sr., age 72 of Mount Airy passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Novant-Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Shinault was born July 21, 1951, in Surry County to the late Claude and Lucy Senter Shinault. Harold was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him....
Mrs. Fannie Ruth Hawks Beane, age 86, of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at State Employees Credit Union Hospice Home in Yadkinville. Mrs. Beane was born on November 12, 1937 in Surry County to the late Harvey Loman Hawks, Sr. and Etta Hull Hawks. Fannie was a loving wife, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed volunteering at...
Mr. James “Jim” Shelton Jett, age 88, of Woolwine, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at SOVAH Hospital of Martinsville. Mr. Jett was born in Texas on September 25, 1935, to the late Gloyd and Jesse Morgan Jett. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jett was preceded in death by his wife; Sunny Jo Hubbard Jett, two brothers;...
The Rev. Jack Junior Whitaker, 66, of King, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home. The Rev. Whitaker was born November 27, 1957, in Surry County, one of six children born to the late Paul Folger and Pansy Arizona Coe Whitaker. Jack surrendered his life to Jesus Christ many years ago. He was marvelously and radically saved,...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Viviana Isabella Hernandez on July 9, 2024. Born on January 26, 2020, Viviana was a loving, caring, and sweet soul who brought joy to everyone she met.
Viviana had such a contagious smile that impacted those around her. She also had a passion for playing pretend chef in her kitchen,...
Mr. Scott Timothy Hall, age 65, of Mount Airy, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Surry Health and Rehab Center in Mount Airy, NC. He was born in Surry County, November 3, 1958, the son of the late Phillip Bryant and Virginia Busick Hall. Mr. Hall graduated from Mount Airy High School Class of 1977 and...
Mr. Michael “Mickey” Lee Badgett, 80, of Mount Airy, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, July 8, 2024. He was born in Surry County, January 29, 1944, to the late Floyd and Anna Ree Atkinson Badgett. Mickey was a graduate of Surry Central High School, class of 1962, and he was a veteran of the Army...
Mrs. Jeanette Hoover Bristol, 91, of Mount Airy, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Mrs. Bristol was born December 11, 1932, in Orangeburg County, SC, one of six children born to the late Arthur Henry and Lessie Williams Hoover. Jeanette grew up in Salley, SC, and graduated from Salley High School in 1950....
Miss Robin Lyn Simmons, age 66 of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at her home. Miss Simmons was born August 17, 1957, in Surry County to the late Sandy and Irene Hiatt Simmons. Robin retired from Renfro Corporation after many years of service. She was a faithful member of Grace Moravian Church and will be deeply...
Mr. William Michael Stevens, age 61, of Mount Airy passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. He was born in Surry County, October 29, 1962, the son of the late William Dallas and Agnes Marie Draughn Stevens. Mr. Stevens worked as a brick mason and was of the Baptist faith. He...
Mrs. Pansy Lee Miller Leftwich, age 79 of Westfield, passed on peacefully to Paradise Sunday afternoon July 7, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was born April 24, 1945, in Watauga County to the late Turner Oliver Miller and Effie Mae Carroll Miller. She was an exceptional cook who showed her passion for...
Mr. Robert Lonnie ‘Bob” Tickle, age 78, of Winston Salem, NC passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the Novant Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Charleston County, SC on March 27, 1946, the son of the late Lonnie W. Tickle Jr, and the late Annie Dukes Tickle. He was a graduate of Mount Airy High School and...
Mrs. Nancy Catherine Nichols Cockerham, 91, of Goldsboro, NC passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2024, in the early morning hours with her family by her side. Nancy was born the eighth of eight children to James Arthur and Nancy Catherine Nichols on May 28th, 1933, at their family home in Toast, NC. She was a graduate of Franklin High...