Obituaries
Roger Wayne McKinney
Dec 1, 2025
Mr. Roger “Wayne” McKinney, 85, of Pilot Mountain, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, in Winston-Salem, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Wayne was born on November 4, 1940, in Bakersville, North Carolina, to the late Welzie and Neva Gouge McKinney. Wayne lived a life marked by dedication, service, and unshakable faith. He earned his master’s degree...
Evona Lula Helms
Dec 1, 2025
Mrs. Evona Lula Helms, age 85, of Meadows of Dan passed away suddenly and peacefully at her home on December 1, 2025. She was born on January 17, 1940, in Floyd County. Evona was known later in life to many as “Mountain Grandma”, for she was a caring, loving, and hard-working mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She didn’t move a mountain,...
Paul Lee Madren, Jr.
Dec 1, 2025
Paul L. Madren, Jr. passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the North Carolina State Veteran’s Home at Kernersville, NC. Mr. Madren was 94 years old and lived independently at home in Mount Airy up until his recent hospitalization. He was born on May 31,1931 in Alamance County to the late Paul Madren, Sr and Lena. He was...
Stephen David McCreary
Dec 1, 2025
With deepest love, reverence, and profound sadness, we celebrate the life of Stephen “Steve” David McCreary, a man of unwavering faith, gentle strength, and a heart that never stopped giving. He passed from this life into the arms of his Savior, where peace and eternal promise now surround him.
Born to James Clarence McCreary and Margie Fulk McCreary, Steve grew up...
Ila Mae Brintle Creed
Nov 30, 2025
Mrs. Ila Mae Brintle Creed, 89, of Mount Airy, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday night, November 30, 2025. Born October 11, 1936, in Surry County, she was one of five children born to the late Jerry Wilson and Nancy Ellen Dollyhigh Brintle. Ila Mae lived a humble and meaningful life. She was raised in the close-knit...
Sellinah Lomalangeni Hill
Nov 30, 2025
Mrs. Sellinah Lomalangeni Hill, age 63 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. She was born on November 23, 1962 in Piggs Peak, Eswatini to the late Winie Lomhlume. She was a member of the Greater Tabernacle of Praise where she sang in the choir. Mrs. Hill came to Patrick...
Roger Shore Sr.
Nov 30, 2025
Mr. Roger Shore, Sr., age 95, of King, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born on April 13, 1930, in Surry County to the late Sid and Ida Johnson Shore. Mr. Shore was a family man, loved to travel, anything related to bluegrass music, loved to follow wherever his family was to take part of anything...
Darrell Nigel Dodson
Nov 30, 2025
Mr. Darrell Nigel Dodson, age 59 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his home. He was born in New York on September 29, 1966. He was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Lee Dodson. He served a short period of time in the United States Navy. Darrell was a faithful member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church...
Janie Ray (Jessup) Draughn
Nov 30, 2025
Mrs. Janie Ray Jessup Draughn, age 85 of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Draughn was born on April 17, 1940, in Surry County to the late Ulysses and Ila Surratt Jessup. Janie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,...
Judy Johnson Cox
Nov 30, 2025
Judy Johnson Cox, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, at the age of 76 after a long and courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Though the illness gradually quieted her memories, it never dimmed her joy or kindness.
Born on July 10, 1949, in Millers Creek, Judy grew up with a deep love for family...
Mildred Louise Tilley Berrier
Nov 29, 2025
Mrs. Mildred Louise Tilley Berrier, 77 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 29, 2025, at Colonial Home Care in Mount Airy. She was born on December 28, 1947, in Surry County to the late Terry and Alice Hensley Tilley. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all. Mrs. Berrier...
Edith Dunkley Stowe
Nov 29, 2025
Mrs. Edith Marie Dunkley Stowe, 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart. She was born in Patrick County on August 31, 1926 to Booker James Dunkley and Silla Collins Dunkley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lemly Ace Stowe; one sister, Stella D. Wood;...
Zelma Katrina Adams Hiatt
Nov 29, 2025
Mrs. Zelma Katrina Adams Hiatt, age 97, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Hiatt was born on October 7, 1928, in Surry County to the late Granville McKinley and Lilla Gammons Adams. Known to many as “Granny”, she was the matriarch of the Hiatt family. She...
Cindel Grace "Gracie" Waid
Nov 28, 2025
Cindel Grace “Gracie” Waid, 19, of Lowgap, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly November 28, 2025. Born December 30, 2005, to Timothy Waid and Cindel Hodges. Gracie was a true joy, and so special to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was compassionate and tender-hearted and could bring you to smile even on the hardest days. Along with...
Marie Tolbert Booker
Nov 28, 2025
Ms. Donna Marie Tolbert Booker, 78, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville surrounded by her adoring family. Marie was born in Mount Airy on August 28, 1947, to the late Roy Tolbert and Ada Flippen Tolbert. She was a former co-owner of Guys and Dolls Salon, where...
Charles Monroe Easter
Nov 28, 2025
Mr. Charles Monroe Easter, age 84, of Cana, Virginia, passed away Friday evening, November 28, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Easter was born February 4, 1941, in Carroll County to the late Alexander Monroe Easter and Gladys Johnson Easter. He dedicated many years with Pike Electric as a mechanic and later retiring as...
Foy Catherine Scott Moser
Nov 27, 2025
Foy Catherine Scott Moser, 93, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away peacefully Thursday, November 27, 2025. Born December 15, 1931, in Surry County, to the late Arvil Kester Scott and Nora Samuel Scott. She worked in the banking industry in Dobson for 36 years, retiring from First Union Bank. Foy was a true joy to be around, always having a...
S. G. Bolt
Nov 27, 2025
Courtesy for Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Inc.
'Well done my child. Welcome home." We are sure were the words spoken to S G
Bolt in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025 as he entered heavens portals for his eternal rest after many years of struggling with chronic health issues.
S. G. was born April 12, 1934 to parents Theodore L. and...
Anna Ruth (Tilley) Rakes
Nov 27, 2025
Mrs. Anna Ruth Tilley Rakes, age 81 of Cana, Virginia passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Galax Health and Rehabilitation Center in Galax, Virginia surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Rakes was born on July 21, 1944, in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Paul Eugene and Lessie Ellen Easter Tilley. Anna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
William Harvey Money
Nov 26, 2025
With love and sadness, the family of William Harvey Money, age 75, shares that he passed away at home on November 26, 2025. To his family, he was everything—devoted husband, proud girl dad, and grandfather whose joy was fullest when surrounded by his girls.
Born on August 6, 1950, in Surry County, William was the son of the late Finley and...
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