Ms. Eva Christa Dora Viegelahn McKenzie, 87 of Pilot Mountain, passed away on Sunday morning, December 7, 2025, at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation in Mount Airy. She was born on December 16, 1937, in Neuvalm, Germany to the late Walter Helmet Max Viegelahn and Luise Anna Minna Mikleff. Oma loved to bowl, earning many awards as she played throughout...
Mr. William “Bill” Wallace Spangler, age 97 of Summerfield, North Carolina, passed away at home Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born in Henry County, Virginia, to the late Dudley Singleton Spangler and Mary Josephine Spangler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Margie Spangler Cartwright and Bernice Spangler Irvin, and one half-sister, Nellie...
Mrs. Eleanor Crain Bradley Brown, 89, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Eleanor was born on January 30, 1936, in Kershaw, SC, to the Rev. William Johns and Elizabeth “Bessie” Tibbs Bradley, who preceded her in death.
After graduating from Winthrop College in Rock Hill, SC,...
Mr. Roger Allen Echols, age 85, of Woolwine, Virginia, passed away at Lewis Gale Medical Center on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born in Georgia on June 28, 1940, to the late Cornell Echols and Gertrude Hudson Echols. Roger honorably served in the United States Air Force.
Left to cherish the memories of Roger are his loving and devoted wife...
Mr. Charles Ray Cassell, age 82 of Mount Airy, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Lotus Village Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sparta. Mr. Cassell was born on August 3, 1943, in Surry County to the late Samuel Ellis Cassell, Sr. and Luna Lenora Atkins Cassell. Charles retired in 2005 from Wayne Farms Poultry Company after 43...
Joan Williams, age 77, left this world peacefully on December 5, 2025 supported by the family that she spent her life loving, nurturing, and sharing her wisdom with.
Joan was a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and a friend to so many. She never met a stranger and was always quick to engage in a conversation or share a warm hug....
William Lee Ross passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025 at the Searstone Retirement Community in Cary, NC. Born on September 6, 1935, he was the beloved son of Louise Tatum Ross Smith and Thomas Fleming Ross. He graduated from Stuart High School and pursued a degree in Accounting from Virginia Tech (‘58).
Following his graduation, Mr. Ross honorably served his...
Mr. Tony Howard Merritt Sr., age 62, of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Merritt was born in Onslow County, on February 14, 1963, to the late Claude Merritt Sr., and Gladys Edens Wix. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew...
James Richard Reynolds, 83, of Patrick Springs, Virginia, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Hannah Philpott Reynolds for over 62 years. Born July 10, 1942, he was the eldest son of the late Lemley and Louise Spencer Reynolds of Patrick Springs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Albert Lewis “A.L.” Stowers, 70, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.
Born on March 22, 1955, in Pulaski, Virginia, AL was the son of the late Albert Walter Stowers and Betty Jo Murphy Stowers.
AL was married to the love of his life, Sandra Stowers, for 49 years, and...
Mr. Carl Pack, age 65, of Mount Airy, passed away early Thursday morning, December 4, 2025, at Northern Regional Hospital. Mr. Pack was born in Forsyth County, October 24, 1960, to Beulah Hodge Pack and the late Claude Pack. He was a loving brother, friend, and an all-around great guy, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him....
Due To inclement weather This service has been postponed to 11:00 AM Tuesday December 9, 2025.
Mrs. Irene Cox Norman, age 98, of State Road, passed away Wednesday December 3, 2025, at Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation in Elkin. She was born June 26, 1927, in Wilkes County, to the late Dollie R. Cox and the late Roxie Jane Spice Cox. In...
Mrs. Faye Baker Brindle, age 84, of Dobson, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 12, 1940, in Surry County, to the late Tommie Beauford Baker and the late Martha Wayne Wood Baker. She was married 57 years to the late Rev. Van Brindle and served the...
Mr. James Douglas “Doug” Griffin, age 77 of Patrick Springs, Virginia, passed away at SOVAH Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. He was born in Stokes County, North Carolina, on June 25, 1948, to the late Clarence Griffin, Sr. and Mary Bennett Griffin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...
Mrs. Violet Irene Williams Hubbard, age 87 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1938, in Patrick County, Virginia, to the late August Riley Williams and Thelma Jane Slate Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Thompson Hubbard; a sister, Rachel “Gail” Flippin. Violet enjoyed watching the birds...
Mrs. Susie Lynn Morris Puckett, age 60 of Mount Airy, passed away on Tuesday afternoon December 2, 2025, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born on October 15, 1965, in Surry County to the late Ima Lee Cox Morris. She was a loving wife, mother, G-ma, sister, and friend who will be missed tremendously. Susie was an...
Willard Mack Bullins, age 81, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully, Tuesday night, December 2, 2025. Mr. Bullins was born February 14, 1944, to the late Herman and Thelma Bullins. Willard lived life to the fullest. He believed in setting goals and achieving them, starting with going back to college with a small family at home and working full-time. This...
Mr. Michael Steven Weatherman, age 67, of Mount Airy, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his home. He was born on October 20, 1958 in Surry County to the late John Weatherman and the late Carolyn Blankenship Hamby. Mr. Weatherman was retired from L.S Starrett Company and proudly served our country in the United States Army. Left to...
Mrs. Barbara Jean Carrier Marshall, age 88, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Marshall was born on August 18, 1937, in Chittenden County, Vermont, to the late Amie Leo Carrier and Mary Agnes Lombard Carrier. She worked many years as assistant vice president for Chittenden Trust...
Mr. Bruce Monroe White, age 83, of Dobson, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 1, 1942, in Surry County, to the late Fox Monroe White and the late Annie Victoria Stanley White. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife,...