Michael "Mike" Charles Nester

Michael "Mike" Charles Nester

Jul 20, 2023

 

Mr. Michael “Mike” Charles Nester, age 70, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday morning July 20, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mike was born in Patrick County on May 10, 1953, to the late Clarence Rudolph Nester and Gracie Marie Wilson Nester.  He retired from Sawyers Signs after 23 years of dedicated service. ...

Gary Lawson Cockram

Gary Lawson Cockram

Jul 20, 2023

 

          Mr. Gary Lawson Cockram, age 77 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Patrick County on November 28, 1945, to the late Arthur G. Cockram and Lois Edna Lawson Cockram.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald Cockram and Michael Cockram. ...

Florence Seawell Skipper

Florence Seawell Skipper

Jul 19, 2023

 

Ms. Florence Ann Seawell Skipper, age 75, of Dobson, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC.  She was born in Guildford Co. on January 10, 1948, to the late Joseph Seawell and the late Grace Cheek Seawell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Peggy Jean Galyean Holbrook

Peggy Jean Galyean Holbrook

Jul 19, 2023

 

Mrs. Peggy Jean Galyean Holbrook, age 59, of Booneville, NC, passed away on Wednesday night July 19, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  She was born May 18, 1964, in Allegheny County to the late Ivy Jay Galyean and Barbara Jean Taylor Galyean.  Left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Karen Galyean Lane,...

William Neal Lawson

William Neal Lawson

Jul 18, 2023

Mr. William Neal Lawson, age 52, of mt. Airy, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at his home.  He was born on March 7, 1971, in Surry County to the late Kent and Hucie Watson Lawson.  Left to cherish his memory are his children, Morgan Lawson, Chase Lawson, Jordan Flippen, and Connor Locklear ; sisters, Faith McCreary (Wade), Trelesa...

Lena Beatrice Harrell Dixon

Lena Beatrice Harrell Dixon

Jul 18, 2023

Mrs. Lena Beatrice Harrell Dixon, age 75, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  She was born on December 27, 1947, in Surry County to the late Ernest and Virginia Stroupe Harrell.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will surely be missed by...

Roger Lee Hall

Roger Lee Hall

Jul 17, 2023

 

Mr. Roger Lee Hall, age 79, of Cana Virginia, passed away on Tuesday July 18, 2023, in Winston-Salem, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.  He was born in Carroll County Virginia on March 2, 1944, to the late Sampson Hall and the late Pauline Weddle Hall.  In additions to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Stuart Watson Epperson, Sr.

Stuart Watson Epperson, Sr.

Jul 17, 2023

 

Stuart Watson Epperson, Sr. or "Big Stu" has fought the good fight, finished his race and is now in the Presence of Jesus, the One he loved, served and told everyone about. Stuart Epperson was Chairman and co-founder of Salem Media Group, a Christian broadcasting company with over 100 radio stations including 67 stations in all of the top 25...

Bradley Ray Tilley

Bradley Ray Tilley

Jul 16, 2023

 

Bradley Ray Tilley, age 41 of Lawsonville, North Carolina passed away at his home unexpectedly on Sunday, July 16, 2023, he was the son of Carol (James) Tilley of Walnut Cove, NC and Teddy Tilley (Donna Collins) of Lawsonville, NC.  He is also survived by two daughters, whom he loved endlessly Vada Woods of Walnut Cove and Harper Tilley...

Opal Lane (McMillian) Collins

Opal Lane (McMillian) Collins

Jul 16, 2023

 

Mrs. Opal Lane McMillian Collins, age 82, of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Novant-Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Collins was born on February 27, 1941 in Carroll County, Virginia to the late John Cassell and Rhoda Gwynn McMillian.  Opal was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and...

Robert Howard Fain

Robert Howard Fain

Jul 16, 2023

 

        Mr. Robert Howard Fain, age 71 of Patrick Springs, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Patrick County on June 17, 1952, to the late James Rufus Fain and Clara Edna Lovell Fain.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Hooker; and...

Carolyn Dorothy (Shaw) Sikes

Carolyn Dorothy (Shaw) Sikes

Jul 16, 2023

 

 

Mrs. Carolyn Dorothy Shaw Sikes, age 92 of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday evening, July 16, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mrs. Sikes was born November 27, 1930, in Lexington, Massachusetts to the late Frederick Shaw, Sr. and Dorothy Radcliff Shaw.  Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and...

Wanda Money Cook

Wanda Money Cook

Jul 15, 2023

 

Mrs. Wanda Money Cook, age 67, of Dobson, NC passed away on Saturday July 15, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem NC surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Surry County on March 4, 1956, to the late Finley Bryd Money and the late Ada Ellen Johnson Money.  She was retired from Tultex, a member of Cross...

Rev. Dennis W. "Bud" Cameron

Rev. Dennis W. "Bud" Cameron

Jul 15, 2023

 

Surrounded by his family, Rev. Dennis Wayne “Bud” Cameron, 76, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July 15, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Vickie Dobbins Cameron; beloved daughters, Mary Gordon and McKay Valanejad; devoted sons-in-law, Jason Gordon and Arya Valanejad; and three precious grandchildren, Gracyn,...

Wanda Jean (Jefferson) Hooker

Wanda Jean (Jefferson) Hooker

Jul 15, 2023

 

Mrs. Wanda Jean Jefferson Hooker, age 78 of Westfield, passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mrs. Hooker was born July 13, 1945, in Forsyth County to the late John and Iris Tilley Jefferson.  Wanda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.  She was a faithful...

Leroy Fortner

Leroy Fortner

Jul 15, 2023

 

Mr. Leroy Fortner, 71, of Fries, VA, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born in Surry County on August 13, 1951, to the late Everett and Ruby Moncus Fortner.  Mr. Fortner had his own auto body repair shop.  He is survived by his fiancée, Mary Largen; a...

Richard "Darren" Cobbler

Richard "Darren" Cobbler

Jul 13, 2023

 

         Mr. Richard Darren Cobbler, age 51 of Spencer, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Patrick County on October 30, 1971.  He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Richard Cobbler; his maternal grandparents, William “Buddy” and Ruth Goard; and his paternal grandparents, Richard and Mildred Cobbler.  Darren loved hunting and...

Alberta Jeanette Garrett Hawes

Alberta Jeanette Garrett Hawes

Jul 12, 2023

        Mrs. Alberta Jeanette Garrett Hawes, age 94 of Stuart, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at her home.  She was born in Morris County, Kansas on May 26, 1929 to the late Thomas Albert Garrett and Margaret Jane Campbell Garrett.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hawes was preceded in death by her beloved husband, L. Clinton Hawes; a...

Marie Jane (Stone) Pell

Marie Jane (Stone) Pell

Jul 12, 2023

Mrs. Marie Jane Stone Pell, age 86, of Claudville, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy surrounded by her girls.  Mrs. Pell was born on March 17, 1937, in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Thomas Jefferson and Sadie Vanover  Stone.  Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,  sister, and friend. ...

Frances Arretta Pruitt

Frances Arretta Pruitt

Jul 11, 2023

 

Ms. Frances Arretta Franklin Pruitt (Fran), 60, of Mount Airy NC, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem, NC. Ms. Pruitt was born June 20, 1963 in Surry County to the late Shade Mcgee Franklin & Mary Easter Franklin. To know Fran was to love Fran. A selfless soul with everlasting faith and forgiving...