Obituaries
Helen Marie Smith Norman
Jun 13, 2026
Ms. Helen Marie Smith Norman, 77, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday afternoon, June 13, 2026. Ms. Norman was born March 21, 1949, in Patrick County, VA, the daughter of the late Joe Lee and Effie Hawks Smith. A determined and compassionate woman, Helen pursued her nursing education later in life, earning her credentials as...
Gracie Lillian Lawson Jones
Jun 14, 2026
Ms. Gracie Lillian Lawson Jones, 86 of Dobson, passed away Saturday morning, June 14, 2026, at Dunmore Plantation Assisted Living in Dobson, NC. She was born in Surry County, January 24, 1940, to the late Lester Everett Lawson and Jettie Viola Sawyers Lawson. She was of the Baptist faith. Ms. Jones loved to work with her flowers and garden. Ms....
Barbara Cave Davis
Jun 14, 2026
Barbara Ann Cave Davis, 77, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, June 14, 2026. Born June 16, 1948, in Surry County, to the late James Wesley and Nora Marsh Cave. Barbara was a faithful and devoted Christian and a long-time member of Rocky Ford Baptist Church. Selfless by nature, she would always be there to...
Frances Angeline Joyce Belcher
Jun 14, 2026
Mrs. Frances Joyce Belcher, age 96 of Stuart, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 14, 2026. She was born in Stokes County, NC on May 11, 1930 to the late Frank Joyce and Sarah Yarbough Joyce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Belcher; one daughter, Margie Setliff; two sisters,...
Mike Wade Reeves
Jun 13, 2026
Mr. Mike Wade Reeves, age 51, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at his home. He was born on May 15, 1975 in Surry County to Charles and Genny Collins Reeves. Mike was a loving and funny person who loved life and loved his family, especially his mother whom he loved dearly. He was a great...
Wayne Larry Draughn
Jun 13, 2026
Mr. Wayne Larry Draughn, 94, passed away peacefully at his home in Dobson on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was born May 30, 1932, in Surry County, the fourth of eight children born to the late George Mickle and Sallie Marion Draughn.
Wayne graduated from Copeland High School in 1951 and later earned an associate degree in business from Draughn’s Business...
Karen "Kay" Elaine Sawyer Bunker
Jun 11, 2026
Mrs. Karen “Kay” Elaine Sawyer Bunker, age 75 of Mount Airy, NC, went peacefully home to the Lord on June 11th, 2026 at Mountain Valley Hospice home in Dobson after a courageous battle with cancer. Kay was born in Revere, Massachusetts on September 13th, 1950, the middle child in a family of 11 children to the late Victor and Doris...
Bobby Handon Edwards
Jun 11, 2026
Mr. Bobby Handon Edwards, 79, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday night, June 11, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Edwards was born July 21, 1946, in Surry County, one of four sons born to the late Glen and Cora Belle Mayes Edwards. Bobby retired from M and M Signs and Awnings, Inc., where...
Christina Marie Bryant
Jun 10, 2026
Christina Marie Bryant, of Surry County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, at the age of 62. She was born on October 6, 1963.
Christina will be lovingly remembered by her children, Donald Rae Brown, Kristal Brown, and Zachary Bryant. She also leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who brought immense joy to her life. She will be...
Joseph LeRoy "Jody" Curtis, Jr.
Jun 10, 2026
Mr. Joseph LeRoy “Jody” Curtis, Jr., age 67 of Butner, formally from Mount Airy, entered into eternal rest on June 10, 2026, at the Murdock Center Infirmary in Butner, North Carolina. Mr. Curtis was born on January 25, 1959, in Surry County to the late Joseph LeRoy Curtis, Sr. and Janie O’Neal Johnson. Jody was kind and loving person who...
James "Andy" Webb
Jun 10, 2026
James Anderson “Andy” Webb passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, after several months of declining health. He was born in Mount Airy, NC to Lewis and Lou Webb on November 24, 1949. Andy grew up in Mount Airy and graduated from Mount Airy High School in 1968. He then followed in his father's footsteps and attended North Carolina State...
Lettie Jean Edwards Haunn
Jun 10, 2026
Mrs. Lettie Jean Edwards Haunn, 91, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at her home early Wednesday morning, June 10, 2026. Mrs. Haunn was born January 27, 1935, in Surry County, one of seven children born to the late Claude and Ernestine Ayers Edwards. Lettie worked for many years at Proctor-Silex Inc., and later as a biscuit maker at Hardee’s...
William Lankford Ratcliff (JR)
Jun 10, 2026
William Lankford Ratcliff (JR)
77 passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Wednesday June 10, 2026.
Born on December 18,1948 in Mount Airy, N.C.
William was the son of Kate Pack Ratcliff and Coy Edward Ratcliff. He was employed by Pike Electric for many years and after retirement, continued working at Surry County Landfill. JR was known for his strong work ethic...
Ralph Elmo Howell, Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
Mr. Ralph Elmo Howell, Jr., age 79 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was formerly from Patrick and Henry Counties, growing up in the Sanville community. His parents were Ralph Elmo Howell, Sr. and Georgia Inez Koger Howell.
He was a graduate of John D. Bassett High School Class of 1965. After school he served...
Darlene Patricia (Norman) Shoffner
Jun 9, 2026
Mrs. Darlene Patricia Norman Shoffner, age 86 of Pilot Mountain, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Dunmore Plantation in Dobson. Mrs. Shoffner was born on April 26, 1940, in Surry County to the late Clarence Dewey and Hallie Mae Chilton Norman. Darlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She served as the public...
Rachael McLean Odom
Jun 9, 2026
Mrs. Rachael McLean Odom, age 57, of Mount Airy passed away at her residence on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Mrs. Odom was born in Onslow County, North Carolina, on August 11, 1968, to the late John and Blanche Stewart McLean. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Odom...
Carol Yvonne Barker Rodgers
Jun 8, 2026
Mrs. Carol Yvonne Barker Rodgers, age 80 of Patrick Springs, Virginia, passed away at Stuart Community Hospital on Monday June 8, 2026. She was born in Danville, Virginia on December 29, 1945 to the late Graham B. Barker and Mae Pecola Yeatts Barker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel J. Rodgers, Jr....
Curtis Dale Simpson
Jun 8, 2026
Curtis Dale Simpson, 81, of Dobson, North Carolina passed away at his home June 8, 2026. He was born in Surry County on May 15, 1945, to the late James H. “Jim” and Annie Tucker Simpson. He graduated from Surry Central High School in 1963 and married the love of his life later that same year. Curtis was employed with...
Rayford George Moir Loggins
Jun 7, 2026
Rayford George Moir Loggins, 79, entered into eternal rest on June 7, 2026. Born on September 21, 1946, in Stuart, Virginia. Rayford lived a life defined by faith, family, service, and a passion for preserving memories.
A devoted man of God, Rayford was a faithful member of Hill Street Baptist Church. His relationship with the Lord guided his life and served...
Janet Louise Badgett Hardy
Jun 6, 2026
Mrs. Janet Louise Badgett Hardy, age 87, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy. She was born on April 18, 1939, in Surry County to the late Herman and Mary Viola Wagoner Badgett. Mrs. Hardy worked many years as a seamstress and was a very faithful member of Faith Baptist...
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