Lena Madeline (Hodges) Young
Jun 8, 2025
Mrs. Lena “Madeline” Hodges Young, age 82, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Sunday night, June 8, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Mrs. Young was born on July 17, 1942, in Surry County, the last surviving child and only daughter of the late John Walter and Maude Bryant Hodges. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...
Bruce Roger Hawks
Jun 8, 2025
Bruce Roger Hawks went to his heavenly home Sunday June 8, 2025, with his wife, Shelby, of 56 years by his side. Bruce was born in Surry County on July 3, 1943, to the late John Jefferson Hawks and Cleo Golding Smith Hawks. Bruce trusted Christ as his savior at Dover Baptist at age seventeen. In his teens, Bruce picked...
Doris Thore Fawcett
Jun 8, 2025
Ms. Doris Lee Thore Fawcett, age 92, of Mount Airy, NC passed away June 8, 2025. Ms. Fawcett was born in Surry County, NC on February 25, 1933, to the late Geneva Wilson Thore and Claude W. Thore. She grew up and helped work on the family farm in the Beulah Community. She graduated from Beulah High School in 1951,...
Laura Arzona Frady
Jun 8, 2025
Laura Arzona Frady, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, June 8, 2025. She was born March 9, 1934 ,in Knobs Township, Yadkin County, North Carolina to Willie Gray and Rosabell Shoffner Hutchens.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edward Frady, a grandson, Jamie Walker-Frady, a son-in-law, John Thomas Beane, Jr.,...
Michael Jonathan Lewis
Jun 7, 2025
Mr. Michael Jonathan “Jon” Lewis, 40, of Lowgap, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his home. Mr. Lewis was born February 8, 1985, in Surry County, to Michael Keith and Tammy King Lewis. A hardworking and dedicated man, Jon was the proud owner and operator of T and J Junk Removal, a business he built with grit, determination, and...
Juanita Ayers Marion
Jun 7, 2025
Mrs. Juanita Ayers Marion, 76, of Fancy Gap, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 7, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Marion was born March 25, 1949, in Carroll County, the daughter of the late Magaline Ayers Rigney. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Ellen Marion; a daughter...
Jimmy Mack Long
Jun 6, 2025
Mr. Jimmy Mack Long, age 43, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1981 in Forsyth County to Patricia Newman Largen and the late Terry Long. Jimmy owned and operated Long Grain Woodworking and Cabinetry. Left to cherish his memory are his lifelong girlfriend, Cassie Leftwich and her son, Jagger; sister,...
Roger Ray Carter
Jun 6, 2025
Mr. Roger Ray Carter, age 69, of Pilot Mountain, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 6, 1956 in Surry County to the late Charlie and Thelma Simpson Carter. He was a loving brother who loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He especially loved carp fishing, before his declining health you could always...
Mark D. Combs
Jun 5, 2025
Mr. Mark D. Combs, age 65 of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Combs was born on July 26, 1959, in Surry County, to Shirley Martin Combs and the late Reverend Aaron Paul Combs. Mark was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed...
Johnny Ray Childress
Jun 4, 2025
Mr. Johnny Ray Childress, age 60, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born on December 22, 1964, in Surry County to Nancy Jenkins. He was proceeded in death by his stepdad, Chester Jenkins; his grandma, Edna Gladys Willard; and his uncles, Don Childress and Doug Childress. He was a loving husband,...
Sara Lee (Cockerham) Bryant
Jun 3, 2025
Mrs. Sarah Lee Cockerham Bryant, age 85 of Cana, Virginia passed away on Wednesday evening, June 3, 2025, at Hillsville Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Bryant was born May 30, 1940, in Surry County to the late Foley and Julia Myrtle Norman Cockerham. Sarah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who...
William Luckenbach Holcomb
Jun 3, 2025
Mr. William “Bill” Luckenbach Holcomb, 98, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Surry Community Health Center. Mr. Holcomb was born in his parents’ home on West Elm Street in Mount Airy on February 23, 1927, to Rachel Luckenbach and William Hugh Holcomb. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout, graduated from Mount Airy High...
Coleen Fulcher Shough
Jun 1, 2025
Coleen Fulcher Shough, age 96, passed away on June 1, 2025. She is survived by daughters, Susan McDonald of Aiken, SC and Rita (John) Arrup of Huntersville, NC; granddaughters, Katie (Polo) Lopez and Kelly Paige Arrup, and a loving extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Shough, her parents, seven siblings, her son-in-law, and her great-grandson....
Gurney Curtis Hodges Jr
Jun 1, 2025
Mr. Gurney Curtis “ Curt” Hodges Jr, age 72, of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Surry Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on January 24, 1953 in Surry County to the late Gurney Curtis Hodges Sr and Alma Johnson Hodges. Left to cherish his memory are sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie Parsons (Donnie), Pat Rosendahl...
Roy Roger Mears
May 31, 2025
Mr. Roy Roger Mears, age 82 of Mount Airy passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Mears was born on February 21, 1943, in Stokes County to the late Claude Alvin and Tessie Simmons Mears. Roger was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He will be deeply missed...
Mary Lou Sykes Johnson
May 31, 2025
Mrs. Mary Lou Sykes Johnson, age 92 of Mount Airy passed away at her home Saturday morning May 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 2, 1933, in Surry County to the late Charles Aaron Sykes, Sr. and Mary Elsie Mosley Sykes. Mrs. Johnson was a faithful member of Community Baptist Church. Mary Lou always had...
Charles Leon Davis
May 31, 2025
Charles Leon Davis, age 77, passed away on May 31, 2025. Charles was born on August 31, 1947, to James Childs and Eva Atkins Davis. He was raised on a farm by his parents, along with three siblings and many cousins.
Charles graduated from East Surry High School, class of 1965. He was a proud Veteran of the U.S Army (SGT)...
Judith Ann Bates
May 31, 2025
Miss Judith Ann Bates, age 83, of Mount Airy, passed away early Saturday morning, May 31, 2025, at Surry Community Health Center by Harborview . Miss Bates was born August 5, 1941, in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, to the late Griffith Anthony Bates and Esther Viola Morris Bates. Throughout her life, she was strong in her faith and was a member...
Dalton Lee Derrow
May 30, 2025
Dalton Lee Derrow entered the world quickly and joyfully on February 15, 2025, in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Even in his earliest days, he was known for his radiant smile – smile so bright and contagious it brought light to everyone around him. His giggles filled every room with warmth and joy, and those cherished moments will forever remain in the hearts...
Paula Frances Drady
May 30, 2025
Ms. Paula Frances Drady, age 78, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 23, 1946 in Washington D.C. to Paul Drady and Eldean Edith Coleman Drady Ludwick. At a young age the family moved to Hollywood, Florida where Paula graduated from McArthur High School in 1964. She then earned her...