Rodney Fae Horton
Apr 14, 2025
Rodney Fae Horton, aged 74 of Claudville, passed from this world on Monday, April 14, 2025. Born July 16, 1950, to Earnest William Horton and Flossie Bowman Horton, Rod, or "Hotrod" as he was known amongst friends, was a US Army Veteran, retired linesman, farmer, scrounger, trickster and consummate pain in the ass. He was also the most generous, loyal...
Violet Lowe Harrison
Apr 21, 2025
Mrs. Violet Lowe Harrison, 89, of Lowgap, passed away Monday night, April 21, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Harrison was born June 12, 1935, in Surry County, one of six children born to the late Eddie and Imogene Carson Lowe. A devoted homemaker, Violet dedicated her life to nurturing her family and creating a warm, loving home....
Nelson "Deanie" Ogle
Apr 21, 2025
Mr. Nelson Dean “Deanie” Ogle, age 67, of Pinnacle, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 1, 1957 in Carroll County to the late Robert and Hazel Walls Ogle. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 31 years, Lucy Pack Ogle; sisters, Bobbie Easter, Evelyn Bobbitt (Goober), Wanda Crabb, Cat...
Flynn Downing "Junior" Allen, Jr.
Apr 20, 2025
Mr. Flynn Downing Allen, Jr., age 84, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Sunday April 20, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born on April 8, 1941, in Surry County to the late Flynn Allen Sr and the late Emily Southern Allen. Mr. Flynn retired from Vulcan Materials in Winston-Salem as a mechanic after many...
Junior Martin Crissman
Apr 20, 2025
Junior Martin Crissman, 79, of Siloam, North Carolina passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025. Born February 14, 1946, to the late Mallory Martin and Sheila Marion Crissman. Left to cherish his memory is his daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie Walker, Sheryl Mace and Carroll, and Buffy Hall and Lackey; son and daughter-in-law, Michael Crissman and Sharon; grandchildren, Zack Crissman and Amanda,...
Ronnie Steven "Ron" Atkins
Apr 20, 2025
Mr. Ronnie Steven Atkins, also affectionally known as “Rockin Ronnie A”, age 74, of Dobson, passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 20, 2025, at his residence. He was born January 21, 1951, in Surry County, to the late Carl H. Atkins and the late Peggy Watson Atkins.
Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 41 years, Dixie Cook Atkins;...
Kelly Ann Blackburn Hice
Apr 19, 2025
Mrs. Kelly Ann Blackburn Hice, age 60, of Lowgap, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at The Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 13,1965, in Alleghany County, to the late Robert D. Blackburn and the late Peggy Shupe Bryant. Left to cherish her memories are her devoted husband, Robert “Bobby” Hice;...
John Daniel Davis
Apr 18, 2025
John Daniel Davis, born on September 21, 1981, in Surry County, North Carolina, passed away on April 18, 2025, at the age of 43. John's life journey began and ended in the place he called home, surrounded by the familiar landscapes of Surry County.With a dedicated career as a dump truck driver in the construction industry.John had a passion for...
Jeffrey Brian Holt
Apr 18, 2025
Jeffrey Brian Holt, 52, of Dobson, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born January 9, 1973, to the late Gomery Dairell Holt and the late Polly Poindexter Holt Hardy. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Jayme Brendle Holt; daughter and son-in-law, Caitlyn Ramey and TJ; step-daughter, Morison Berrier; grandchildren, Ansley Ramey and Jack...
Dianne Leys Joyce
Apr 18, 2025
Dianne Leys Joyce, 70, of Mount Airy, North Carolina, passed away at her home on April 18, 2025. She was born on June 26, 1954, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, the daughter of John Leys and Willemina Vyfhuizen Leys. She graduated from Mount Airy High School in 1972 and went on to attend Surry Community College. She worked at Pine...
Roy Sidney Smith
Apr 18, 2025
January 12, 1931 – April 18, 2025
Roy Sidney Smith, age 94 of Mount Airy, passed away on April 18, 2025 following several months of declining health. Roy was born on January 12, 1931, in Cana, VA. He was the son of the late Culbert Erastus and Susan Etta Willard Smith. In 1951 he married the love of his life, Mildred...
Willynda "Lynda" Puckett Holder
Apr 17, 2025
Mrs. Willynda “Lynda” Puckett Holder, 83 of Claudville, VA, passed away early Thursday morning, April 17, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born on December 9, 1941, in Carroll County the only child to the late Paul Truman Puckett and Mary Sue Mills Puckett. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and dear friend. She...
Janice Darlene Handy
Apr 17, 2025
Mrs. Janice Darlene Handy, age 72, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday evening, April 17, 2025, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy. Mrs. Handy was born in Surry County on August 8, 1952, to the late Preston Chappell and Jettie Arnder Chappell. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend, who will surely be missed by all who knew...
Mildred Frances O'Neal Adams
Apr 17, 2025
Mrs. Mildred Frances O’Neal Adams, age 88, of King, passed away on Thursday Morning, April 17, 2025 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born on April 15, 1937 in Surry County to the late Charlie Monroe O’Neal and Maggie Lee Hooker O’Neal. Mrs. Adams was a retired CNA from Forsyth Hospital after 32 years of service....
Gertrude Vernon Bowman Davis
Apr 16, 2025
Mrs. Gertrude Vernon Bowman Davis, age 100, of Claudville, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 24, 1924 in Stokes County to the late Ellis and Susie Painter Bowman. Mrs. Davis retired from Spencer’s after 35 years of service and was also a longtime member of the Granite City Cloggers. She was...
Gary James "Buck" Wood
Apr 15, 2025
Mr. Gary James “Buck” Wood, age 73, of Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday morning April 15, 2025, at Central Continuing Care. Mr. Wood was born August 31, 1951, in Surry County, to the late Columbus Wood and Ethel Adams Wood King. He was an avid cook, working in the restaurant/food industry nearly all his life. He also loved to collect...
Dale Andrew Hylton
Apr 14, 2025
Dale Andrew “Stretch” Hylton, age 55 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away on April 14, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 31, 1969, to the late Harold Hylton and Barbara Woods Hylton.
Dale grew up in the Woolwine, Virginia area. He graduated from Patrick County High School and Auto and Diesel College in Tennessee. He worked as...
Arlie Marion
Apr 14, 2025
Mr. Arlie Marion, 89 of Bassett, VA, passed away on Monday evening April 14, 2025, at Mulberry Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Martinsville, VA. He was born March 24, 1936, in Surry County to the late Riley and Nora Gillespie Marion. Arlie retired from Bassett Furniture after several years of service. Left to cherish his memory are his wife,...
Patsy Jean Branson Robertson
Apr 14, 2025
Mrs. Patsy Jean Branson Robertson, age 78, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at her home. She was born on October 29, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late George Washington Branson Sr. and the late Louis Robertine Branson. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew...
Imogene Leftwich Simmons
Apr 14, 2025
Mrs. Imogene Leftwich Simmons, age 85 of Mount Airy, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Simmons was born on November 30, 1939, in Surry County to the late Raleigh Oscar and Carrie Lee McHone Leftwich. Imogene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, sister,...