Obituaries
Barbara Ann Mitchell Hopkins
Apr 13, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Ann Mitchell Hopkins, age 96 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. She was born in Patrick County on March 7, 1930, to the late Lewis Harrison Mitchell and Ida Mae Beasley Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jefferson Hopkins; one daughter, Linda Gale Hopkins; one...
Julia Hunnicutt Hall
Apr 12, 2026
Julia Hall On April 12, just a few days after her 93rd birthday, Julia Draper Hunnicutt Hall died, leaving behind an abundance of people who are forever changed by her loving and cheerful presence in their lives. Julia is predeceased by her parents, William Emory Hunnicutt and Mary Barnes Yancey Hunnicutt, her husband, Dr. James Grayson Hall, and son, James...
Olivia Yvette Knott
Apr 12, 2026
Miss Olivia Yvette Knott, age 12, of Ararat, North Carolina entered eternal rest unexpectantly on April 12, 2026. Miss Knott was born on January 30, 2014, in Forsyth County to Tabatha Hope Key and Garrett Tyler Knott. Miss Knott was a sixth grader at Central Middle School, where she was known for her beautiful voice (could sing all genres of...
Eldon Lee Adkins
Apr 12, 2026
Mr. Eldon Lee Adkins, age 74, of Pilot Mountain entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Adkins was born on July 15, 1951, in Kentucky to the late Elmer and Opal Farley Adkins. Eldon was a loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed...
Gary Edward Snow
Apr 12, 2026
Mr. Gary Edward Snow, age 80, of Dobson, NC went home to his heavenly home, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Gary was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family and especially his grandchildren. Gary was a retired tobacco farmer where he dedicated many years of his life. He was born...
Beulah Mae Hodge Pack
Apr 12, 2026
Ms. Beulah Mae Hodge Pack, age 89, of Lowgap, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 12, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Ms. Pack was born in Surry County on August 17, 1936, to the late Will and Nannie Edwards Hodge. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by...
Wayne Allyn Pierce
Apr 12, 2026
Mr. Wayne A. Pierce, age 85, of Mount Airy NC, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 13, 1941, in Los Angeles CA, to the late Val Jean Ernest Pierce and the late Ann Ruth Blevins Pierce. Mr. Pierce was a retired railroad engineer, a loving and devoted husband,...
James Michael McManus
Apr 12, 2026
Mr. James Michael McManus, age 73, of Mount Airy, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Mr. McManus was born in Jackson, Michigan, on February 9, 1952, to the late Theron James and Lois Resh McManus. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who will be deeply missed...
Baby Joaquin Obadiah Ismael Tilley
Apr 11, 2026
Baby Joaquin Obadiah Ismael Tilley entered into eternal rest on April 11, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Health in Winston-Salem. He was born in the arms of Jesus in Forsyth County, on April 11, 2026, to Mr. Thomas Raymond Tilley and Angelina Consuela Teague. Surviving are his parents, Thomas Raymond Tilley and Angelina Consuela Teague; maternal grandparents, Ismael and Mary...
Mary Elizabeth Sebastian Branham
Apr 11, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Sebastian Branham, age 76 of Stuart, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart. She was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina on January 9, 1950, to the late Wafford Handy, Sr. and Myra Sebastian Handy. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Branham was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Branham....
Bertha Jewell Venable Clifton
Apr 11, 2026
Bertha Jewell (Venable) Clifton, 88, of Mount Airy, North Carolina, passed away on April 11, 2026.
Born on May 27, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Dosier Venable and Bertha Bullin Venable.
Bertha is survived by her three loving children, Dale, Michelle, and Rick, as well as several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was a member of New Home...
Betty Helms Hall
Apr 11, 2026
Betty Helms Hall, 93 of Stuart, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy, NC.
She was born on March 20, 1933, to the late Charles R. Helms and Vergie Prillaman Helms. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William “Marshall” Hall; two brothers, William “David” Helms and Charles Jackson (Jack)...
Helen Overby George
Apr 10, 2026
Helen Overby George, age 90 of Westfield, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 10, 2026. She was born in Westfield on September 6, 1935 to Hobert Overby and Lillie Martin Overby. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Franklin “Pete” George and a sister, Pauline Dixon.
She enjoyed...
Diane (Jones) Bowman
Apr 10, 2026
Mrs. Diane Jones Bowman, age 73 of Mount Airy, entered eternal rest on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Bowman was born on July 5, 1952, in Surry County to the late Sammy Lester and Betty Louise Atkinson Jones. Diane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend....
Charlie Everette Parkes
Apr 9, 2026
Mr. Charlie Everette Parkes, age 71, of Lowgap, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born on June 29, 1954 in Onslow County, NC to the late Charles and Helen Sutphin Parkes. Left to cherish his memory are daughters, Dawn Lane and Jennifer Parkes; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren; sister,...
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
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
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
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.
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,...
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