Obituaries

Jason Edward Harris

Jason Edward Harris

Apr 9, 2026

Jason Edward Harris, age 72 of Stuart passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was born in Stuart, VA on January 27, 1954 to James E. Harris Sr. and Clynda Bowling Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, J.E. Harris Jr. and Vernon Harris; brothers-in-law, Lonnie Dillon and...

Mary Hawks Leftwich

Mary Hawks Leftwich

Apr 9, 2026

Mrs. Mary Edith Hawks Leftwich, age 95, of Mount Airy, passed away early Thursday morning, April 9, 2026, at Surry Community Health Center. Mrs. Leftwich was born in Surry County on December 26, 1930, to the late Goble Hawks and Edith Hill Hawks. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, who will be deeply missed by...

Linda Faye Boyd Lee

Linda Faye Boyd Lee

Apr 9, 2026

Mrs. Linda Faye Boyd Lee, 78 of Mount Airy passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday afternoon, April 9, 2026, at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville, NC. She was born in Surry County on September 18, 1947, to the late John Edward Boyd and Alta Quesinberry Boyd. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt,...

Deborah Ruth Powers

Deborah Ruth Powers

Apr 8, 2026

Mrs. Deborah Ruth Powers, age 72, of Danville, Virginia, passed away at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 17, 1953, to the late Olen Lavern Powers and Viola Gertrude Ferguson. Deborah enjoyed crocheting and watching her favorite TV show, Roseanne. She was a fan of The Beatles...

Wilbur Lane Hawks, Jr.

Wilbur Lane Hawks, Jr.

Apr 8, 2026

Mr. Wilbur “Lane” Hawks, Jr., 69, of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, after a short illness.

Lane was born on October 1, 1956, in Mount Airy, a place he was proud to call home throughout his life. He was a man of strong character, quiet strength, and genuine kindness.

Lane is survived by his devoted wife, Bonnie Hawks,...

Jeremy Wayne Moore

Jeremy Wayne Moore

Apr 8, 2026

Jeremy Wayne Moore, age 38 of Stuart, VA passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at his home. He was born in Norton, VA on February 5, 1988 to Wayne Moore and Peggy Hollyfield Moore.

Jeremy was a graduate of Virginia Tech, and enjoyed fishing, hiking, and being outdoors.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister, Ashley Moore;...

Baby Dawson Joe Wall

Baby Dawson Joe Wall

Apr 7, 2026

Baby Dawson Joe Wall entered into eternal rest on April 7 , 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born in the arms of Jesus in Forsyth County on April 7, 2026, to Austin Wall and Addison Grace Collins. Surviving are his parents, Austin Wall and Addison Collins; brother, Ryker James Wall; maternal grandmother, Misty Collins; paternal...

Pansy Faye (Clement) Hunter

Pansy Faye (Clement) Hunter

Apr 7, 2026

Mrs. Pansy Faye Clement Hunter, of Mount Airy passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hunter was born on February 24, 1948, in Patrick County to the late Raffie and Sallie Hiatt Clement. Pansy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,...

Martha Johnson Gentry

Martha Johnson Gentry

Apr 6, 2026

Mrs. Martha Johnson Gentry, 62, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away April 6, 2026, at her home. Born February 27, 1964, in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Elbert Coolidge Johnson and the late Doris Richardson Hodges. Martha was a devoted and faithful Christian. You would often find Martha in prayer, praying for those around her. She would do anything...

Phyllis (Phid) Chappell Parker

Phyllis (Phid) Chappell Parker

Apr 6, 2026

Phyllis (Phid) Chappell Parker 85, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at Pruitt Health in Elkin. She was born November 10, 1940, in Elkin, NC to the late J. Howard and Lucy Shore Chappell. Phid was an energetic, warm, and friendly person. She played the piano for the Little Richmond and Union Cross Baptist Church’s. Her mother Lucy was...

Roy Franklin Haymore

Roy Franklin Haymore

Apr 6, 2026

Mr. Roy Franklin Haymore, 93, of Ararat, VA, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, April 6, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Haymore was born June 11, 1932, in Surry County, the son of the late Rufus Franklin and Cora Ellen Isaacs Haymore. Roy retired from Westinghouse after 20 years of dedicated service and...

Carolyn Key Goad

Carolyn Key Goad

Apr 6, 2026

Mrs. Carolyn Gay Key Goad, age 89, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday evening April 6, 2026, at Central Continuing Care with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Goad was born in Surry County, December 19, 1936, to the late Fred Key, Sr. and Jettie Coe Key. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sibling, who will be...

Aurora Rubio-Cortes Valle

Aurora Rubio-Cortes Valle

Apr 6, 2026

Mrs. Aurora Rubio-Cortez Valle, 80, of Mount Airy, NC passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Born May 17, 1945, in Mexico to the late Gregorio Rubio and Lidia Cortes. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Mirella Valle; sons, Fernando Valle, Jose Valle, and Jorge Valle; and grandchildren, Grecia Valle, Elizabeth...

Billy Craig Smith

Billy Craig Smith

Apr 5, 2026

Mr. Billy Craig Smith, age 57, of Siloam, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. He was born on February 28, 1969 in Forsyth County to Lois Marsh Smith and the late Billy Elmo Smith. He was a loving husband and father who will surely be missed by all who knew him. Left to...

Shirley Jeanette Goad Hazelwood

Shirley Jeanette Goad Hazelwood

Apr 5, 2026

Mrs. Shirley Jeanette Goad Hazelwood, 83 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, April 5, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Carroll County, May 6, 1942, to the late Joel Howard Goad and Lois Alma Dalton Goad. She retired from Renfro Corporation after 25 years...

Robert Clinton Hemmings

Robert Clinton Hemmings

Apr 4, 2026

Robert Clinton Hemmings passed away on April 4, 2026, following a brief Hospice stay at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy. He was ninety-four years old and had lived a full life. He was the oldest and last surviving son born to the late Daniel Webster Hemmings and Alma Woodruff Hemmings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

J. Glenn Nichols

J. Glenn Nichols

Apr 4, 2026

Mr. J. Glenn Nichols, 88, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Born January 7, 1938, in Surry County, he was the son of the late Roger Nathan and Nell Gentry Nichols. J. Glenn was a lifelong farmer, dedicating his life to the land he loved...

Roger Dale Norman

Roger Dale Norman

Apr 4, 2026

Mr. Roger Dale Norman, age 76, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at his home. He was born on October 8, 1949 in Surry County to the late Henry and Loline Hawks Norman. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will surely be missed by all who knew him. Left to cherish his...

Gay Fleming Blackburn

Gay Fleming Blackburn

Apr 3, 2026

Mrs. Willa Gay Fleming Blackburn, age 86, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born on May 28, 1939 in Surry County to the late William and Julia White Fleming Lawrence. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew her....

Howard Wayne Allred

Howard Wayne Allred

Apr 3, 2026

Mr. Howard Wayne Allred, age 79, of Rural Hall, NC passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Surry County, June 26, 1946, the son of the late Howard Conse and Susan Ann Cox Allred. Mr. Allred retired from Westinghouse-Siemens after 42 years of service. He was a veteran of the United...