John Cleve "J.C." Bennett, Jr.
Oct 4, 2024
Mr. John Cleve Bennett Jr., 90, born January 21, 1934, in Guilford County, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on October 4, 2024. A devoted member of Fancy Gap Baptist Church, J.C. lived a life marked by service, hard work, and love for his family and community. J.C. graduated from Mount Airy High School in 1954. Shortly thereafter, he answered the...
Earl Wayne Dalton
Oct 3, 2024
Mr. Earl Wayne Dalton (62) passed away Thursday October 3, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Mr. Dalton was born June 18, 1962, in Carroll County, VA to the late McKinley and Daisy Belle Dalton. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his wife, Wanda Faye Galyean; his two sisters,...
Shelby Jean Phillips Hinson
Oct 3, 2024
Mrs. Shelby Jean Phillips Hinson, age 86 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Thursday October 3, 2024. She was born March 1, 1938, in Carroll County, VA to the late Connia Dallas Phillips and Bessie Louvenie Rigney Phillips. She was the owner of Shelby’s 14KT Gold for many years. Mrs. Hinson was a true family...
Hubert Oscar Lyon
Oct 3, 2024
On the evening of October 3, 2024, Mr. Hubert Oscar Lyon entered his heavenly home. He was born on February 21, 1931, to the late James Elma Lyon and Lillian Pratt Lyon. He was proceeded in death by his twin infant sons; brothers, Sherman Lyon, Alvin Lyon, and Dallas Lyon, and sisters, Elva Lyon, and Wavie Lyon Stephens.
Throughout his life,...
Norman Lee Smith
Oct 3, 2024
Mr. Norman Lee Smith, 90, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, October 3, 2024. Born February 22, 1934, in Surry County, Norman was reared in Mount Airy and was a passionate learner from a young age. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served four years. He earned his bachelor’s degree...
Tobias Ramirez
Oct 1, 2024
Mr. Tobias Ramirez, age 67, of Dobson, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. He was born March 19, 1957, in Mexico. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Eulalia Ramirez; his daughter, Maria Ramirez; his son, Daniel Ramirez; grandchildren, Junior Raudel Ramirez and Ezekiel Ramirez; his brothers, Jose Ramirez, David Ramirez,...
Barbara Jean Nichols Shelton
Oct 1, 2024
Mrs. Barbara Nichols Shelton, age 90, of Advance, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Shelton was born April 3, 1934, in Surry County to the late Thomas Nichols and Filomena Migliore Nichols. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Nancy Moore and John, Molly Clark; grandchildren, Zoe Clark, Luke Clark;...
Nancy Elizabeth Guy Childress
Sep 30, 2024
Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Guy Childress, 86, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday night, September 30, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Childress was born November 6, 1937, in Forsyth County, the daughter of the late Thomas Wesley Blevins and Ruth Belle Guy. Nancy worked at Quality Mills for many years and was a faithful member of Friendly Tabernacle...
Ella May Draughn
Sep 29, 2024
Ella May Draughn of Elkin NC died peacefully on 29 September 2024. She was born 31 May 1944 to the late George Wyatt and Mary Ailene (Hawks) Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Lee Draughn and siblings John Garnet Jones, Eldridge Yancy (E.L.) Jones and Mirlie Ethel (Jones) Johnson Dalton. Surviving...
Stephen Eugene Branch
Sep 29, 2024
Mr. Stephen Eugene Branch, age 68, of Dobson, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at his residence. He was born September 11, 1956, in Surry County, to the late Willis Eugene Branch and the late Jo Nell Corder Branch. Left to cherish his memories are his son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Nikki Branch; grandchildren, Chase Branch and Maggie Branch; step...
Bert Nathan Bond Jr.
Sep 28, 2024
Mr. Bert Nathan Bond Jr., age 59, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born on December 3, 1964 in Surry County to Bert Bond Sr., and Betty Quesinberry Bond. Mr. Bond was a Plant Manager at Vulcan Materials for 30 years, where he prioritized...
Elwood Harold Rorrer
Sep 27, 2024
Mr. Elwood Harold Rorrer, age 77 of Stuart, Virginia passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Patrick County on July 14, 1947 to the late Harold Oakley Rorrer and Mozelle Chaney Rorrer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Rorrer Wood and Betty Rorrer Peal;...
Alice Faye Strickland Bunker Draughn
Sep 27, 2024
Mrs. Alice Faye Strickland Bunker Draughn, age 86, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Airy. She was born on February 11, 1938 in Carroll County Virginia to the late John and Pearl Edwards Strickland. Mrs. Draughn owned and operated Faye’s Drapery from the 70’s until her retirement....
Richard Vestal Martin
Sep 26, 2024
Mr. Richard Vestal Martin, age 70, of Dobson, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at his home. He was born February 12, 1954, in Surry County to the late Thomas and Annie Wood Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Bob Randolph; his brother, Thomas Martin; and a special...
Baby Wrenley Faith Whitaker
Sep 25, 2024
Baby Wrenley Faith Whitaker went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Novant Forsyth Medical Center. Baby Whitaker was born September 25, 2024, in Forsyth County to Cody and Heather Puckett Whitaker. Along with her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Claude and Pamela Puckett; paternal grandparents, Ricky...
Donna Nester Hylton
Sep 25, 2024
Donna Robin Nester Hylton of Bassett, Virginia left her earthly home on September 25, 2024, after an extended stay at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection. Born on September 20, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Bessie Nester. She was a member of Salem Church in Patrick Springs, VA.
Surviving are her twin sons, Christopher Eugene Hylton and Joseph...
Donna Lynn Hodges Castillo
Sep 25, 2024
Mrs. Donna Lynn Hodges Castillo, age 62, of Ennice, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born on November 18, 1961 in Surry County to Betty Lou Haynes Hodges and the late Troy Hodges Sr. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Anastacio Castillo; son, Brandon Hodges; sisters, Debbie...
William "Bill" Pendleton
Sep 25, 2024
Due to no power at the church the service for Mr. Bill Pendleton will be held on Saturday October 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM. If you have any questions please contact Moody Funeral Service at 336-786-2165.
Mr. William Rosser “Bill” Pendleton, age 100, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home due to complications...
Wanda Lee (Smith) Vaughan
Sep 25, 2024
Mrs. Wanda Lee Smith Vaughan, age 92 of Mount Airy passed away on Wednesday morning, September 25, 2024, at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Vaughan was born on May 13, 1932, in Alleghany County to the late Garnie Lee and Hazel Spurlin Smith. Wanda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother,...
Dwight Elmer Newman
Sep 24, 2024
Mr. Dwight Elmer Newman, 79, of Elkin, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at his home. Born April 14, 1945, in Surry County, North Carolina, to the late Raymond Arthur Newman and Mabel Vestal Newman Black. Elmer never met a stranger, known for his friendliness to all, and using his trademark catchphrase: "Gotcha covered!". He enjoyed spending time...