Obituaries

Harry Delano "Dale" Montgomery, Sr.

Harry Delano "Dale" Montgomery, Sr.

Feb 28, 2025

Mr. Harry Delano “Dale” Montgomery, Sr., age 75, of Mount Airy passed away early Friday morning, February 28, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born July 3, 1949, in Patrick County to the late Warren Montgomery and Gertrude Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery had retired after many years of service with the City of King...

Charlie Aubrey Nichols

Charlie Aubrey Nichols

Feb 27, 2025

Mr. Charlie Aubrey Nichols, age 83, of Mt. Airy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at his daughters home. He was born on October 22, 1941 to the late Harvey and Ethel Chilton Nichols. Mr. Nichols retired from Roadway Express after 35 years of service and was an accident-free, 1-million-mile driver and was also a farmer. Mr. Nichols...

William Leo "Bill" Anderson, Jr.

William Leo "Bill" Anderson, Jr.

Feb 27, 2025

 Mr. William Leo “Bill” Anderson, Jr. age 83, of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday February 27, 2025. He was born in Michigan, August 6, 1941, the son of the late William J. Anderson and the late Wilma Sue Gillespie Anderson. Mr. Anderson started in business as the owner of Modern Shell and Independence Amoco in Mount Airy. He later...

Herman Glenn Badgett

Herman Glenn Badgett

Feb 27, 2025

Mr. Herman Glenn Badgett, age 77, of Dobson, passed away Thursday February 27, 2025, at Central Continuing Care. He was born December 1, 1947, in Surry County, to the late Glenn Badgett and the late Julia Beamer  Badgett. Left to cherish his memories are his son, Brian Badgett; grandchildren, Chris Badgett, Alex Badgett, Madison Badgett, and Tori Badgett; great grandchildren,...

Charlean Venable

Charlean Venable

Feb 26, 2025

Mrs. Charlean C. Venable, 88, of Mount Airy, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025. Mrs. Venable was born February 2, 1937 to Berra Frank Cook and Ruth Wilson Cook in Surry County. She was the devoted wife of Clyde J. Venable for 70 years. They were partners in life, in marriage and work....

Steven Mark Pack

Steven Mark Pack

Feb 26, 2025

Mr. Steven “Mark” Pack, age 55, of Stuart, Virginia, passed away on February 26, 2025, at SOVAH Health in Martinsville, VA. He was born on January 17, 1970, to the late Buford “Bruce” Pack and Faye Biggs Pack. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his wife, Lorrie DeHart Pack.

Surviving is his mother, Faye Biggs Pack;...

Nina June Kiebler

Nina June Kiebler

Feb 26, 2025

Ms. Nina June Kiebler, age 73, of Dobson, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Novant Medical Center. She was born August 1, 1951, in Lambsburg, Virginia to the late Elmer Sanford Blackburn and the late Sadie Lucille Lyons. Left to cherish her memories are her children, Salina Hope Zagurski and Joshua Christopher Zagurski; grandchild, Nicholas Zagurski; sisters, Brenda Zagurski,...

Thomas Franklin Woodruff

Thomas Franklin Woodruff

Feb 26, 2025

Thomas Franklin Woodruff, 76, of Dobson, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at his home. Born June 8, 1948, in Surry County to the late Ambrose P. and Virginia B. Harrell Woodruff. Tom was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed gardening, canning, hunting and working on his farm. Left to cherish his memory is his wife,...

Ruddy Warren Hemrick

Ruddy Warren Hemrick

Feb 25, 2025

Mr. Ruddy Warren Hemrick, 75 of Mount Airy passed away February 25, 2025 at King Health & Rehab., King, NC. He was born to Warren and Alene Koontz Hemric on November 6, 1949. He was a truck driver and served in the U.S Army where he received several certificates of valor. Ruddy was also inducted into the Mount Airy High...

Tammi Lynn Edwards

Tammi Lynn Edwards

Feb 25, 2025

Mrs. Tammi Lynn Edwards, age 52 of Critz, Virginia passed away at her home on February 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Marie Frith, grandparents, and beloved dog, Roxie. For over a decade, Tammi devoted herself to the noble profession of caregiving, showcasing her genuine passion for helping others through her selfless acts and nurturing...

John Wayne Gunter

John Wayne Gunter

Feb 25, 2025

Mr. John Wayne Gunter, Jr. age 58, of Mount Airy passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 surrounded by his family at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem. Mr. Gunter was born on December 19, 1966, to Johnnie Wayne Gunter and the late Shirley Creed Wilson. He was a estimator for Sunshine Striping Company and was a member of...

Robert Charles Moore

Robert Charles Moore

Feb 25, 2025

Mr. Robert Charles Moore, age 72 of Ararat Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Moore was born on December 31, 1952, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Theodore Moore, Sr. and Catherine McCumiskey Moore. Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He served as a...

Christopher Brannon Surratt

Christopher Brannon Surratt

Feb 23, 2025

Mr. Christopher Brannon “Chris” Surratt, 55, of Charlotte, passed away early Sunday morning, February 23, 2025, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. Mr. Surratt was born August 11, 1969, in Surry County, one of three sons born to the late Walter Wesley and Rachel Miller Surratt. Chris was reared in Mount Airy and graduated from North Surry High School in...

Nancy Ruth O'Neal Bunker

Nancy Ruth O'Neal Bunker

Feb 23, 2025

Mrs. Nancy Ruth O’Neal Bunker, 82, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday night, February 23, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Bunker was born August 16, 1942, in Surry County, one of five children born to the late Claude Columbus and Dora Blanche Key O’Neal. Nancy was reared in the Franklin community and graduated from North Surry High School in 1960....

Susie Dixon Inman

Susie Dixon Inman

Feb 23, 2025

Mrs. Susie Dixon Inman peacefully passed away and entered the arms of her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2025 at the Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Inman was born October 10, 1935 in Allegheny County to the late Eva Mae Goodson Dixon and William Genie Dixon. Susie was a lifelong, dedicated...

Noel Gilbert Eaton

Noel Gilbert Eaton

Feb 23, 2025

Mr. Noel Gilbert Eaton, age, 83, of Ararat Virginia, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born on September 16, 1941 in Patrick County to the late Roy and Vera Bowman Eaton. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will surely be missed by all who...

Ricky James White

Ricky James White

Feb 22, 2025

Mr. Ricky James White, age 68, of Elkin, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 21, 1956, in Plainfield, New Jersey, Ricky was the son of the late Robert James White and Eva Nettie Lusardi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Kevin Mitchell Chambers

Kevin Mitchell Chambers

Feb 21, 2025

Mr. Kevin Mitchell Chambers, age 54 of Mount Airy, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Chambers was born on November 20, 1970, in Surry County to Garry Lee and Bonnie Holt Chambers. Kevin was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. He will be deeply...

Stella Louise Spence Perdue

Stella Louise Spence Perdue

Feb 21, 2025

Mrs. Stella Spence Perdue age 80 of Stuart, Virginia, made her way home to the Father whom she loved dearly, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Northern Regional Hospital. She was born in McDowell County, West Virginia to the late Walter Elbert Spence, Sr. and Pauline Shelton Spence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Bobby Carroll Carpenter

Bobby Carroll Carpenter

Feb 21, 2025

Mr. Bobby Carroll Carpenter, age 83, of Pilot Mountain, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy. He was born on December 19, 1941 in Oconee County, South Carolina, to the late Roy Lee and Lilly Geneva Holliday Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter was a retired Aviation Mechanic with U.S. Airways in Winston-Salem and proudly served...