David Raymond Wolfe

David Raymond Wolfe

Apr 23, 2024

David Raymond Wolfe

August 10, 1946—April 23, 2024

A graduate of Boonville High School, United States Navy Veteran, a Mason and Eastern Star member, David loved his family, church, traveling, and NCIS.  He was the owner of Boonville Golf Course for more than 50 years sharing his love of golf, Dr. Pepper, Honey Buns, and Nabs with all who graced the rolling...

William "Bug" Tatum Penn

William "Bug" Tatum Penn

Apr 23, 2024

Mr. William “Bug” Tatum Penn, age 84 of Stuart, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 24, 2024, at his home.  He was born in Patrick County on September 10, 1939, to the late William Henry Penn and Alberta Tatum King.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia...

Frances Lee Marion Holder

Frances Lee Marion Holder

Apr 23, 2024

Frances Marion Holder, 93, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, April 23, 2024 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Care Home in Dobson after a long illness.  Frances was born to Gurnie and Carrie Badgett Marion on February 21, 1931.  She was the wife of Robert B. Holder for 77 years.  In her early years she attended Rockford Street Methodist...

Ronald "Ronnie" Scott Harris

Ronald "Ronnie" Scott Harris

Apr 22, 2024

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Scott Harris, age 75 of Dobson, NC passed away at his home after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.  Monday morning April 22, 2024.  He was born June 4, 1948, in Surry County to Margaret Williams Harris and the late Joe Scott Harris.  He was retired as an auto body repairman working with his father for many...

Walter Mitchell

Walter Mitchell

Apr 21, 2024

Mr. Walter “Shorty” Mitchell, 94, of Claudville, VA, passed away Sunday afternoon, April 21, 2024, at his home.  Mr. Mitchell was born August 30, 1929, in Patrick County, VA, one of five children born to the late Bob and Lucy Chaney Mitchell.  Shorty worked as a machinist in the textile industry for many years.   In 1975, he opened the...

Bobby Phillip Throckmorton, Jr.

Bobby Phillip Throckmorton, Jr.

Apr 20, 2024

Mr. Bobby Phillip “Phil” Throckmorton, Jr., 65, of Mount Airy, passed away Saturday afternoon, April 20, 2024, at Cardinal Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lincolnton.  Mr. Throckmorton was born January 9, 1959, in Surry County, to Bobby Phillip Throckmorton, Sr. and the late Rebecca Jean Jones Throckmorton.   Phil grew up in the White Plains community and graduated from North...

Susan Lynne Alford

Susan Lynne Alford

Apr 19, 2024

Susan Lynne Alford was born December 11,1965 to John Robert and Claire Lowery Alford.  She died at the age of 58 on April 19th, 2024 after a short illness.  She graduated from Enloe High School in 1984, and went on to graduate from UNC Chapel Hill in 1989 with a BS in Pharmacy.  She consequently passed the N.C. State Boards...

Glenda Faye Gilley Gravitte

Glenda Faye Gilley Gravitte

Apr 19, 2024

Glenda Faye Gilley Gravitte passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 15, 1944 to John William and Ida Rosella (Brinkley) Gilley and raised in the South Westfield Community. Glenda was more than a mother, sister and friend- she was the most genuine and kind person with the best sense of humor!...

Melissa Renee Stowe

Melissa Renee Stowe

Apr 18, 2024

        Melissa Renee Stowe, age 42 of Stuart, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, as a result of a car accident.  She was born in Patrick County on November 26, 1981.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Dallas and Violet Lyon; and her paternal grandparents, Melvin and Marjorie Stowe.   Melissa had a heart...

John Henry "Butch" King

John Henry "Butch" King

Apr 18, 2024

Mr. John Henry “Butch” King, age 70 of Mount Airy passed away on Thursday morning April 18, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC.  He was born November 11, 1953, in Forsyth County to the late Henry Gilbert King and Virginia Brown King.  He was a retired painter, enjoyed the mountains, fishing and hunting, and...

Russell Michael Cruz

Russell Michael Cruz

Apr 18, 2024

Mr. Russell Michael Cruz, age 72 of Floyd, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem.  He was born in Washington, DC on February 8, 1952, to the late Rosendo Mileno “Ross” Cruz and Mildred Ball Cruz.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Cruz was preceded in death by a brother, Rudy Cruz; and a...

Sharla Ann Penson Hall

Sharla Ann Penson Hall

Apr 18, 2024

Mrs. Sharla Ann Penson Hall, 73, of Dobson, NC passed away at her home April 18, 2024. Mrs. Hall was born October 7, 1950, to the late Gordon and Esther Lear Penson. There will be no funeral arrangements at this time. 

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Mary Speaks Coe

Mary Speaks Coe

Apr 18, 2024

Mary Speaks Coe, 85, affectionately known to her family as "Nanny", passed away Thursday, April 18th at her home surrounded by her loving family. Being the second oldest of 4 brothers and 3 sisters, she was an expert multi-tasker from early on and a lead-footed driver of her Olds Delta 98, especially on dirt roads. Mary was an extraordinary person...

Thelma Gay Gordon Lawson

Thelma Gay Gordon Lawson

Apr 17, 2024

Mrs. Thelma Gay Gordon Lawson, age 76, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy.   She was born on April 25, 1947 in Forsyth County to the late Lester and Edith Pratt Gordon.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who...

Lonnie Ray Atkins

Lonnie Ray Atkins

Apr 17, 2024

Mr. Lonnie Ray Atkins, age 80 of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday night, April 17, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mr. Atkins was born on February 28, 1944, in Surry County to the late Clandis Wilson and Violet Fulk Atkins.  Lonnie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.   He...

Bobby Gray Bowman

Bobby Gray Bowman

Apr 17, 2024

Mr. Bobby Gray Bowman, 71, of Dobson, NC passed away April 17, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 18, 1952, to the late Jessie and Barbara Helen Puckett Bowman. Mr. Bowman loved gardening as well as deer hunting. In his younger years he enjoyed riding horses. Left to cherish his memory is...

Lee Allan Anderson

Lee Allan Anderson

Apr 16, 2024

Mr. Lee Allan Anderson, age 36, of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2024, in Yakima Washington.  Lee was born on August 30, 1987, in Columbus, Ohio to Steven Allan Anderson and the late Peggy Anne Looper Anderson.  He proudly served as a marine for 10 years and was a truck driver for Mountain River Trucking.  Lee had...

Lester Collins, Jr.

Lester Collins, Jr.

Apr 16, 2024

Mr. Lester Collins, Jr., 71, of Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday night, April 16, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  Mr. Collins was born March 7, 1953, in Surry County, one of four children born to the late Lester Collins, Sr. and Rosalie Olson Collins.  Lester retired as the store manager at Eckerd Corporation/Rite Aid after many years of...

Helen McKamey Taylor

Helen McKamey Taylor

Apr 16, 2024

Helen McKamey Taylor, age 98 of Stuart, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Martinsville Hospital. She was born February 18, 1926, to the late Samuel H. McKamey and Rhoda Frazier McKamey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Marshall A. Taylor. Also preceding her in death are three brothers, Richard...

Keith Bryan Vaught

Keith Bryan Vaught

Apr 15, 2024

Mr. Keith Bryan Vaught, age 65, of Claudville, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his home Monday night, April 15, 2024.  Mr. Vaught was born September 14, 1958, to the late Charmaine Terry Atkins.  He enjoyed his life and the time he got to spend with his family and friends and will be forever missed by the many that were blessed...