Betty Louise Stanley Simpson

Betty Louise Stanley Simpson

Apr 1, 2024

Mrs. Betty Louise Stanley Simpson “Mammie,” age 91, of Dobson, North Carolina, was taken by the hand and entered into her heavenly home on April 1, 2024. Mrs. Simpson was born in Surry County on January 20, 1933, to the late Clifton and Hazel Stanley. Betty was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. Betty was loved...

Danny Ray Hawks

Danny Ray Hawks

Mar 31, 2024

Mr. Danny Ray Hawks, age 62, of Dobson, NC, passed away on March 31, 2024.  He was born in Surry County, NC, on August 7, 1961, to Johnny Ray Hawks and the late Alice Marie Holt Hawks.  Left to cherish is memories are his daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Corey Kahn; son, Michael Lee Hawks; grandchildren, Caleb Griffin, Johnny and...

Melanie Forro Morrison

Melanie Forro Morrison

Mar 31, 2024

Mrs. Melanie Forro Morrison, age 66, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  She was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on August 4, 1957, to the late Lewis Forro Sr. and Florence Imogene Agustus Hart Forro.  Mrs. Morrison had a big heart that was always willing to help others in the time of need.  ...

Ernesto Olascoaga, Jr.

Ernesto Olascoaga, Jr.

Mar 30, 2024

Mr. Ernesto Olascoaga, Jr. age 39, of Dobson, NC passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 30, 2024.  He was born in Volusia County Florida on September 27, 1984, to Galdina Garcia and to the late Ernesto Olascoaga, Sr.  Surviving is his mother and stepfather, Galdina Garcia and Juan Cortes; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marilu and Carlos Solis, Monica Delgado, Ana Olascoaga,...

Betty Gayle Amburn Pilson

Betty Gayle Amburn Pilson

Mar 30, 2024

Betty Gayle Amburn Pilson, age 83 of Stuart, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the home of her daughter.  Betty was born on March 11, 1941, in Galax, in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Elwood and Flora Amburn.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Amburn; her grandparents; and various aunts,...

John Hugh Nations

John Hugh Nations

Mar 30, 2024

Mr. John Hugh Nations, age 81, of Elkin NC, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, March30, 2024, at the SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville. He was born March 21, 1943, in Surry County, to the late Walter Hugh Nations and the late Ocie Hodges Nations. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty-eight...

Clinton "Don" Donald Hytlon

Clinton "Don" Donald Hytlon

Mar 29, 2024

Mr. Clinton Donald "Don" Hylton, age 87, of Meadows of Dan, VA, passed away on March 29, 2024, in Laurel Fork, VA.   He was born in Floyd County on July 10, 1936, to the late Quince Adams Hylton and Emma Susan Higgs Hylton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Loveda Helms...

Kendra Clement Eldridge

Kendra Clement Eldridge

Mar 28, 2024

Mrs. Kendra Clement Eldridge, 44, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her childhood home after a short battle with cancer. She was born on February 12, 1980, in Burke County, to Rodney and Pamela Clement. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. She grew up in Dobson and...

Annis Marie Fowler Comer

Annis Marie Fowler Comer

Mar 28, 2024

Mrs. Annis Marie “Meme Ree” Fowler Comer, age 56, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Baptist Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born October 9, 1967, in Surry County to Odell and Carolyn Draughn Fowler.   Marie was a beautiful soul who was full of life.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother,...

Phillip Michael Langford

Phillip Michael Langford

Mar 28, 2024

Mr. Phillip Michael Langford, age 79, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday evening March 28, 2024, at The Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born December 13, 1944, in Cambridge, Maryland, to the late Wilda Langford.  He was a loving father, husband, and friend to the many that were blessed to have known him.  Mr. Langford...

Roy Edward "Eddie" Puckett

Roy Edward "Eddie" Puckett

Mar 28, 2024

Mr. Roy Edward “Eddie” Puckett, age 55 of Mount Airy passed away early Thursday morning March 28, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was born April 22, 1968, in Surry County to Sandra Kay Hodge Puckett and the late Roy Holten Puckett.  He was a self-employed painter by trade.  Mr. Puckett is survived by his mother, Sandra...

Margaret Salgado McMillian

Margaret Salgado McMillian

Mar 28, 2024

Margaret Salgado McMillian completed her earthly journey on March 28, 2024, at her home in High Point. Born on July 29, 1948, she was the daughter of Grace Garretson and Serafin Salgado. After graduating from North Surry High School in 1966, she worked at Roses': and in1967, she met and married her husband, Doug. Margaret settled into the life of...

Sandra Gail Kendrick

Sandra Gail Kendrick

Mar 26, 2024

      Mrs. Sandra Gail Kendrick, age 80 of Patrick Springs, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC.  She was born in Norfolk on September 28, 1943, to the late Raleigh Bell and Glenna Cooper Bell.  Sandra was a member of Salem Church.  She was a fantastic cook and loved...

Stephen Larry Norman

Stephen Larry Norman

Mar 26, 2024

Mr. Stephen Larry “Steve” Norman, 77, of Mount Airy, departed his earthly home for his heavenly home early Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024, from Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  Mr. Norman was born December 17, 1946, in Surry County, one of four children born to the late John Fred and Kathleen McCraw Norman.  Steve grew up in Mount Airy and...

Marty Gray Jessup

Marty Gray Jessup

Mar 26, 2024

Mr. Marty Gray Jessup, age 61, of Mount Airy passed away unexpectedly, March 26, 2024, at his home.  Mr. Jessup was born August 13, 1962, to the late Grady Clifton and Donreath (Donnie) Jessup.  Marty was a loving son, brother, and friend to the many that were blessed to have known him.  Mr. Jessup is survived by his sisters and...

David "Bubba" Nelson Gwaltney, Sr.

David "Bubba" Nelson Gwaltney, Sr.

Mar 26, 2024

Mr. David “Bubba” Nelson Gwaltney, Sr., age 79 of Stuart, Virginia passed away on March 26, 2024, at Sovah Hospital of Martinsville.  He was born in Petersburg, Virginia on August 6, 1944, to the late Wilfred William Gwaltney and Madeline Virginia Bush Gwaltney.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Russell Gwaltney; and two...

Juanita Todd Bauguess

Juanita Todd Bauguess

Mar 25, 2024

Callie Juanita Todd Shaw Bauguess, age 90, of Jonesville, NC passed away on March 25, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born on August 11, 1933, in Sparta, NC to the late Ernest Dowell Todd and the late Tressie Bedsaul Todd. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Dean Shaw; and...

Kenneth Edward Morris

Kenneth Edward Morris

Mar 25, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Edward “Pa” Morris, age 77 of Lowgap, NC passed away at his home on Monday March 25, 2024.  He was born February 8, 1947, in Surry County to the late Ernest Franklin Morris and Lelia Virginia Hawks Morris.  He was a mechanic by trade but a jack of all trades.  Pa was a hardworking chevy man.  Left to...

Garner Roosevelt Jarrell, Sr.

Garner Roosevelt Jarrell, Sr.

Mar 24, 2024

Mr. Garner Roosevelt Jarrell, Sr., age 91 of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday morning, March 24, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mr. Jarrell was born on February 26, 1933, in Surry County to the late Ellard Grady and Mary Vernon Jarrell.  Garner proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He was...

Richard "Dicky" Francis Woodman, Sr.

Richard "Dicky" Francis Woodman, Sr.

Mar 23, 2024

Mr. Richard “Dicky” Francis Woodman Sr., passed away on March 23, 2024, at the age of 58. Born in Bath, Maine to Ellen Marsh and Richard Elroy Woodman on March 2, 1966.  On April 24, 1999, he married the love of his life, Becky Sue McKeen, and together, they built a family and a life filled with love and laughter....