Obituaries
Deputy Logan R. Utt
May 29, 2026
Deputy Logan R. Utt, 31, made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting the community he loved on Friday, May 29, 2026. Though his watch has ended, his legacy of service, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication will endure forever.
Born on February 21, 1995, in Surry County, Logan was the son of Jessica Bates and David Utt. He was lovingly raised by...
Jayden Malachi Bowman
May 28, 2026
THIS IS A COURTESY OF THE BOWMAN FAMILY
Mr. Jayden Malachi Bowman, age 17, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, after a courageous battle with depression. Jayden was born on July 31, 2008, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, to his loving mother, Heather Lea Upchurch. A remarkably intelligent young man, Jayden's life was just beginning. He had a deep love...
Sharon Ann Shelor Helms
May 28, 2026
Mrs. Sharon Shelor Helms, age 77 of Patrick Springs, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026 at her home. She was born in Patrick County on November 4, 1948 to the late Elroy Calvin Shelor and Erma V. Banks Shelor. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Helms was preceded in death by an infant brother and a sister, Betty Combs.
Sharon graduated...
Mildred "Millie" Shelton Beal
May 28, 2026
Mrs. Mildred “Millie” Shelton Beal, age 85, of Mount Airy, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home.
She was born in Surry County on November 1, 1940, to the late Frank Benton Shelton and Alice Adkins Shelton. Millie graduated from Mount Airy Senior High School and the North Carolina Baptist Hospital...
Eugene "Gene" Carl Turner
May 28, 2026
Mr. Eugene “Gene” Carl Turner, age 54, of Woolwine, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born in Patrick County on June 25, 1971, to Albert Lane and Brenda Kathleene Thomas Turner. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother “Willie” Turner.
Gene was always willing to lend a helping hand and did so with a generous...
Freida Combs Semones
May 28, 2026
Mrs. Freida Combs Semones, age 85, of Mt. Airy passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born on December 28, 1940 in Carroll County to the late Howard and Goldie Jones Combs. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew...
Geraldine (Benge) Martin
May 27, 2026
Mrs. Geraldine Benge Martin, age 87 of Mount Airy entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Martin was born on January 6, 1939, in Surry County to the late Clarence Calloway and Ida Ellen Coe Benge. Geraldine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be...
Patricia Carol Hylton Hicks
May 26, 2026
Mrs. Patricia Carol Hylton Hicks, age 52 of Woolwine passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at her home. She was born in Patrick County on April 30, 1974 to Benjamin Gilbert Hylton and Nancy Carol Salmons Hylton.
Patricia never met a stranger, she loved four-wheeling and getting as muddy as possible, crocheting, and diamond art.
She is survived by her husband...
Richard "Wallace" Durham, Sr.
May 26, 2026
Richard Wallace Durham, Sr., 87, of Ararat, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, NC after a long battle with congestive heart failure.
Wallace was born June 6, 1938 to Ellis and Alice (Flippin) Durham in Stokes County, NC. He graduated from Nancy Reynolds School in 1955 and began working...
Jack Wayne Key
May 25, 2026
Mr. Jack Wayne Key, age 92 of Dobson, NC, passed away peacefully at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home on May 25, 2026. Mr. Key was born in Surry County on December 17, 1933 to the late Lillie Ethel Wall and Ernest Key. Jack dutifully served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War conflict. Upon...
James Arnold Smith
May 25, 2026
Mr. James Arnold Smith, 93, of Mount Airy, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday night, May 25, 2026. Mr. Smith was born October 6, 1932, in Surry County, one of four children born to the late Bert Clarence and Mary Beth Midkiff Smith. James faithfully served his country in the United States Army, an experience...
Roger Lee Fletcher
May 24, 2026
Mr. Roger Lee Fletcher, 83, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, May 24, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem. Mr. Fletcher was born September 20, 1942, in Surry County, the oldest of four children born to the late Warren Harden and Lois Aline Brintle Fletcher. Roger grew up in the White Plains community and...
Sylvia Marshall Harold
May 24, 2026
Mrs. Sylvia Loraine Marshall Harold, age 92, of Mount Airy passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. She was born in Patrick County, VA on February 27, 1934, the daughter of the late Sherman and Lettie Pruitt Marshall. Mrs. Harold married the love of her life, Bobby Harold, and they were married...
Steven Dwayne Peal
May 24, 2026
Mr. Steven Dwayne Peal, age 59 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at SOVAH-Martinsville Hospital. He was born in Henry County on July 27, 1966. Mr. Peal was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Sue Rorrer Peal; his maternal grandparents, Harold O. Rorrer and Mozell Chaney Rorrer; his paternal grandparents, Howard Peal and Myrtle Guynn Peal; two...
Rev. Robert Nelson Josey
May 24, 2026
Reverend Robert Nelson Josey, 89, went home to be with his Lord that he loved and served on May 24, 2026. Bob was born on April 16, 1937, to Flynt Milas Josey, Sr. and Ruby Varner Josey in Albemarle, NC. Survivors are his wife of 68 years Gail Buck Josey of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Lee Josey...
Foye Lee Lowe Cockerham
May 23, 2026
Mrs. Foye Lee Cockerham, age 85, of King, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 22, 1941 in Surry County to the late Loyal Raybon Lowe and Rose Emma Crouse Lowe. Mrs. Cockerham retired from R.J. Reynolds after 23 years of service. Prior to her working at...
Randy Perry Evans
May 22, 2026
Mr. Randy Perry Evans, age 75, of Mount Airy, passed away Friday evening, May 22, 2026, at Central Continuing Care. Mr. Evans was born in Surry County on September 15, 1950, to the late James and Irene Jackson Evans. Randy was a very lovable guy, special brother, a favorite uncle, great uncle and friend. He was a very faithful member...
Gary Earl Plaster
May 22, 2026
Mr. Gary Earl Plaster, age 74 of Stuart, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026 at his home. He was born in Henry County on July 27, 1951 to the late Posey Earl Plaster and Elizabeth Mills Plaster. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Katina Ellen Plaster.
Gary served in the U.S. Army...
Rhoda (Bowman) Marshall
May 22, 2026
Mrs. Rhoda Bowman Lyons Marshall, age 82 of Ararat, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Twin County Reginal Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Marshall was born in Patrick County on November 2, 1943, to the late Robert Bowman and late Rosa Marshall Gwynn Bowman Largen. Rhoda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and...
Benton Neal "Pete" Terrell
May 22, 2026
Mr. Benton Neal Terrell, age 81, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born on May 24, 1944 in Surry County to the late Thomas and Rachel Neal Terrell. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 42 years, Judy Denny Terrell; children, Neal...
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