Juanita Ayers Marion

Juanita Ayers Marion

Jun 7, 2025

Mrs. Juanita Ayers Marion, 76, of Fancy Gap, VA, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 7, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Marion was born March 25, 1949, in Carroll County, the daughter of the late Magaline Ayers Rigney. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Ellen Marion; a daughter...

Jimmy Mack Long

Jimmy Mack Long

Jun 6, 2025

Mr. Jimmy Mack Long, age 43, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025. He was born on October 18, 1981 in Forsyth County to Patricia Newman Largen and the late Terry Long. Jimmy owned and operated Long Grain Woodworking and Cabinetry. Left to cherish his memory are his lifelong girlfriend, Cassie Leftwich and her son, Jagger; sister,...

Roger Ray Carter

Roger Ray Carter

Jun 6, 2025

Mr. Roger Ray Carter, age 69, of Pilot Mountain, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 6, 1956 in Surry County to the late Charlie and Thelma Simpson Carter. He was a loving brother who loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He especially loved carp fishing, before his declining health you could always...

Mark D. Combs

Mark D. Combs

Jun 5, 2025

Mr. Mark D. Combs, age 65 of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Combs was born on July 26, 1959, in Surry County, to Shirley Martin Combs and the late Reverend Aaron Paul Combs. Mark was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed...

Johnny Ray Childress

Johnny Ray Childress

Jun 4, 2025

Mr. Johnny Ray Childress, age 60, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born on December 22, 1964, in Surry County to Nancy Jenkins. He was proceeded in death by his stepdad, Chester Jenkins; his grandma, Edna Gladys Willard; and his uncles, Don Childress and Doug Childress. He was a loving husband,...

Sara Lee (Cockerham) Bryant

Sara Lee (Cockerham) Bryant

Jun 3, 2025

Mrs. Sarah Lee Cockerham Bryant, age 85 of Cana, Virginia passed away on Wednesday evening, June 3, 2025, at Hillsville Nursing and Rehabilitation. Mrs. Bryant was born May 30, 1940, in Surry County to the late Foley and Julia Myrtle Norman Cockerham. Sarah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who...

William Luckenbach Holcomb

William Luckenbach Holcomb

Jun 3, 2025

Mr. William “Bill” Luckenbach Holcomb, 98, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Surry Community Health Center. Mr. Holcomb was born in his parents’ home on West Elm Street in Mount Airy on February 23, 1927, to Rachel Luckenbach and William Hugh Holcomb. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout, graduated from Mount Airy High...

Coleen Fulcher Shough

Coleen Fulcher Shough

Jun 1, 2025

Coleen Fulcher Shough, age 96, passed away on June 1, 2025. She is survived by daughters, Susan McDonald of Aiken, SC and Rita (John) Arrup of Huntersville, NC; granddaughters, Katie (Polo) Lopez and Kelly Paige Arrup, and a loving extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Shough, her parents, seven siblings, her son-in-law, and her great-grandson....

Gurney Curtis Hodges Jr

Gurney Curtis Hodges Jr

Jun 1, 2025

Mr. Gurney Curtis “ Curt” Hodges Jr, age 72, of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Surry Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on January 24, 1953 in Surry County to the late Gurney Curtis Hodges Sr and Alma Johnson Hodges. Left to cherish his memory are sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie Parsons (Donnie), Pat Rosendahl...

Roy Roger Mears

Roy Roger Mears

May 31, 2025



Mr. Roy Roger Mears, age 82 of Mount Airy passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Mears was born on February 21, 1943, in Stokes County to the late Claude Alvin and Tessie Simmons Mears. Roger was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He will be deeply missed...

Mary Lou Sykes Johnson

Mary Lou Sykes Johnson

May 31, 2025

Mrs. Mary Lou Sykes Johnson, age 92 of Mount Airy passed away at her home Saturday morning May 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 2, 1933, in Surry County to the late Charles Aaron Sykes, Sr. and Mary Elsie Mosley Sykes. Mrs. Johnson was a faithful member of Community Baptist Church. Mary Lou always had...

Charles Leon Davis

Charles Leon Davis

May 31, 2025

Charles Leon Davis, age 77, passed away on May 31, 2025. Charles was born on August 31, 1947, to James Childs and Eva Atkins Davis. He was raised on a farm by his parents, along with three siblings and many cousins.

Charles graduated from East Surry High School, class of 1965. He was a proud Veteran of the U.S Army (SGT)...

Judith Ann Bates

Judith Ann Bates

May 31, 2025

Miss Judith Ann Bates, age 83, of Mount Airy, passed away early Saturday morning, May 31, 2025, at Surry Community Health Center by Harborview . Miss Bates was born August 5, 1941, in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, to the late Griffith Anthony Bates and Esther Viola Morris Bates. Throughout her life, she was strong in her faith and was a member...

Dalton Lee Derrow

Dalton Lee Derrow

May 30, 2025

Dalton Lee Derrow entered the world quickly and joyfully on February 15, 2025, in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Even in his earliest days, he was known for his radiant smile – smile so bright and contagious it brought light to everyone around him. His giggles filled every room with warmth and joy, and those cherished moments will forever remain in the hearts...

Paula Frances Drady

Paula Frances Drady

May 30, 2025

Ms. Paula Frances Drady, age 78, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 23, 1946 in Washington D.C. to Paul Drady and Eldean Edith Coleman Drady Ludwick. At a young age the family moved to Hollywood, Florida where Paula graduated from McArthur High School in 1964. She then earned her...

Kathy Lynn (Throckmorton) Sapp

Kathy Lynn (Throckmorton) Sapp

May 30, 2025

Mrs. Kathy Lynn Throckmorton Sapp , age 68 of Mount Airy, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Northern Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Sapp was born on November 27, 1956, in Orange County, California to the late Thomas Ray and Mable Blackmon Throckmorton. Kathy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will...

Melva Ann Spencer Ellis

Melva Ann Spencer Ellis

May 30, 2025

Ms. Melva Spencer Ellis, age 79 of Stuart, Virginia, transitioned from Earth to Glory on May 30, 2025. She was a baptized believer in Jesus Christ with membership at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Her adult life of service was dedicated to helping others through various roles in healthcare, including herself being a distinguished certified nursing assistant. She doted on...

Lloyd Nelson "Tootsie" Hooker

Lloyd Nelson "Tootsie" Hooker

May 30, 2025

Mr. Lloyd Nelson “Tootsie” Hooker, age 89 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Patrick County on November 11, 1935, to the late Millard and Vera Marshall Hooker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Lessie Smart; and two...

Barbara Collins Wall

Barbara Collins Wall

May 30, 2025

Barbara Collins Wall, 84, of Ararat, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Born June 26, 1940, in Surry County, Barbara was the daughter of the late George Randall and Lilla Dove Marion Collins. She was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years and the love of her life, Bobby Ray Wall, as...

Willie Grey Brown Gibson

Willie Grey Brown Gibson

May 30, 2025

Mrs. Willie Grey Brown Gibson, age 96, of Pinnacle, North Carolina, passed away at her residence early Friday, May 30, 2025. Mrs. Gibson was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina on December 24, 1928, to the late Alton Edgar Brown and Minnie Kate Kiger Brown. She worked many years as an administrative assistant at Georgia Tech University and later retired...