Franklin Edwards
Jan 23, 2023
Mr. Franklin D. Edwards, age 77, of Lambsburg, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, at his home. He was born on April 29, 1945, in Carroll County to the late Gilbert and Maude Golding Edwards. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Brian Edwards (Vanessa), John Edwards, Edward Franklin Edwards, Chance Edwards, Charlotte Utt (Brandon); grandchildren, Yasenia Edwards,...
Hilda Ann Creed Nichols
Jan 23, 2023
Mrs. Hilda Ann Creed Nichols, 80, of Mount Airy, passed away early Monday morning, January 23, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Nichols was born May 17, 1942, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Johnny Lindsay and Betty Moser Creed. She retired as a cosmetologist after many years of service and was...
Randall Wayne Butner, Sr.
Jan 22, 2023
Mr. Randall Wayne Butner, Sr., 81, of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday morning January 22, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by his loving and supportive family. He was born May 9, 1941, in Forsyth County to the late Bynum Henry Butner, Sr. and Sula Elizabeth Rierson Butner. He was one of eleven children. He was...
Wade Guy Johnson
Jan 22, 2023
Mr. Wade Guy Johnson, 93, of Mt. Airy, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Surry County, January 29, 1929, to the late John Frank and Olevia Hemmings Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was a well-known farmer throughout the community, working in tobacco and...
Gregory Allen Lester
Jan 22, 2023
Mr. Gregory Allen Lester, 59, of Mt. Airy passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born in Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana on April 26, 1963, to the late Jess Lester and Priscilla England Howard. Mr. Lester was self-employed landscaper. He is survived by his friend, Randy Watson; brothers...
Robert Lee Meinecke, Jr.
Jan 22, 2023
Mr. Robert Lee “Bob” Meinecke, Jr., 75, of Lowgap, passed away Sunday morning, January 22, 2023, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Meinecke, Sr. and Maria Elisabeth Poth Meinecke; his first wife, Cheryl Kee Meinecke; a son, Christopher John Meinecke; and a daughter, Jennifer Meinecke. He leaves behind his wife, Judy Walker Meinecke;...
Edward "Moe" D. Branch
Jan 21, 2023
Mr. Edward D. “Moe” Branch, age 70 of Dugspur, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. He was born in Martinsville on December 22, 1952, to the late William Branch and Betty Mae Felts Branch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry, and David Branch. Moe loved riding motorcycles,...
Lisa Woods Grona
Jan 21, 2023
Mrs. Lisa Woods Grona, age 56 of Ridgeway, Virginia gained her angel wings on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. She was born in Patrick County on March 12, 1966, to the late Johnnie Reece Woods and Frances Marie Coleman Woods. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son,...
Arthur "Glen" Harris
Jan 21, 2023
Mr. Arthur "Glen" Harris, age 84 of Stuart, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his home. He was born in Carroll County on May 14, 1938 to the late Lloyd and Freda Nester Harris. In addition to his parents, Mr. Harris was preceded in death by four brothers, Larry, Ray, Leonard and Danny Harris. He enjoyed watching...
Justin Kent Hawks
Jan 20, 2023
Mr. Justin Kent Hawks, 40, of Mt. Airy, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Friday, January 20, 2023. He was born in Galax, VA, January 2, 1983, to Charlotte Ann Jones and Ricky Lee Hawks. He was a talented young man with a heartwarming smile. In addition to his parents, Justin will forever be remembered by his son, Christian Throckmorton;...
Addis Adeline Bryant
Jan 20, 2023
Mrs. Addis Adeline Norman Bryant, 86, of Lambsburg, passed away at her home Friday, January 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Surry County, August 22, 1936, to the late Guy Duncan and Sarah Margaret McRoberts Norman. Mrs. Bryant was the devoted wife of Samuel Bryant for the 66 years of marriage until his death...
Tommy Dennis Goins
Jan 19, 2023
Mr. Tommy Dennis Goins, age 55, passed away January 19, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus of Concord. Mr. Goins was born in Forsyth County, June 26, 1967, to the late Arthur Tommy and Brenda Joyce Bowman Goins. Dennis enjoyed fishing, tennis, and being outside to enjoy nature. He will be remembered as being a caring brother and uncle by...
Michael William Adams
Jan 19, 2023
Mr. Michael William Adams, age 59, passed away, January 19, 2023, at Surry Community Health and Rehab. Mr. Adams was born, January 28, 1963, in Surry County to the late Roland and Maude Adams. Michael in his spare time could be found thumbing through magazines, old family photos, and books. Mr. Adams was a very avid person, he could...
David Foy Butcher
Jan 18, 2023
Mr. David Foy Butcher, age 73, of Lowgap, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born on June 30, 1949, in Surry County to the late Elbert and Ila Rose Lowe Butcher. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will surely be missed by all who knew him. Left to...
Eric Porter Comer
Jan 18, 2023
Mr. Eric Porter Comer, age 70, of Mt Airy, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born in Surry County on September 11, 1952 to the late Henry and Peggy Gentry Comer. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will surely be missed by all who...
Brenda Kay Gillespie Venable Snow
Jan 16, 2023
Mrs. Brenda Kay Gillespie Venable Snow, age 75, of Dobson, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 14, 1947, in Surry County, to the late Eva Wood Gillespie. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Gray Venable; her sister, Peggy...
Cecil Ray Campbell
Jan 16, 2023
Mr. Cecil Ray Campbell, 85, of Pilot Mountain passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Campbell was born in Stokes County on June 12, 1937, to the late Leoma Guy and Lillie Hunt Campbell. He retired from Westinghouse and attended King Church of God. Mr. Campbell proudly served our country in...
Georgia Simpson Sumner
Jan 16, 2023
Mrs. Georgia Simpson Sumner, 87, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday morning, January 16, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Sumner was born May 25, 1935, in Surry County, one of twelve children born to the late Eugene and Josie Bingman Simpson. Georgia dedicated her life to the creation of a loving home for...
Jackie Burndall Thomas
Jan 15, 2023
Mr. Jackie “Jack Jack” Burndall Thomas, 82, of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday evening January 15, 2023, in Mount Airy, NC surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 10, 1940, in Surry County to the late Dewey Thomas, Sr. and Gretchen Alice McMillian Thomas. He was a fun loving, sociable family man. He loved NASCAR...
William Herbert "Junior" Roberts Jr.
Jan 15, 2023
Mr. William Herbert “Junior” Roberts, Jr., age 51 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at his home. He was born in Patrick County on May 10, 1971. Mr. Roberts was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Fain; his maternal grandparents, John Henry Gilley, Almarine Deal Gilley; his paternal grandparents, Elma R. Gilley, Jessie Herbert...