Obituaries

Feb 15, 2022

 

Mrs. Dolly Grayson Galyean Cockerham, 83, of Lowgap, passed away at Surry Community Health and Rehab, Tuesday, February 15, 2022.  She was born in Surry County, April 16, 1938, to the late Randle Blain and Nina Inez Galyean Cockerham.  Mrs. Cockerham always greeted you with her warm smile that made you feel special and cared about.  She was a...

Feb 15, 2022

 

          Mr. James “Jimmy” Douglas Hall, age 67 of Stuart, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Duke University Hospital.  He was born in Patrick County on March 25, 1954, to the late Herman Ralph Hall and Irene Salmons Hall.  Jimmy loved classic cars, especially his ’69 Chevelle, Harley’s, Hunting, and Fishing.

          Surviving is his loving wife, Carol...

Feb 15, 2022

 

Mrs. Essie Birty Hawks Cagle, age 94 of Mount Airy, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy.  Mrs. Cagle was born on August 10, 1927, in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Victor Monroe and Catherine Crotts Hawks.  Essie was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend.  She will be deeply missed...

Feb 15, 2022

Mr. Cleston Monroe Phillips, age 74 of Woolwine, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.  He was born in Willis, Virginia on October 29, 1947, to the late Mason Phillips and Ivah Mae Quesenberry Phillips.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Feb 14, 2022

 

Mrs. Liz S. Rivera-Lopez, 54 of Mount Airy, of Mount Airy passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022, at her home.  Mrs. Rivera-Lopez was born on September 29, 1967, in Carolina, Puerto Rico to the late Anardi Rivera- Garcia and Ana L. Lopez-Castro.  Liz was a loving mother, sister, and friend.  She will be deeply missed by all that...

Feb 14, 2022

 

Mrs. Louise Davis Tilley, age 95, of Ararat, NC was welcomed into heaven on Monday morning surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Tilley was born December 27, 1926, to Wesley J Davis and Lillie A. Davis.  She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew...

Feb 14, 2022

 

Mr. Thomas James Wall, age 75, of Siloam, NC went to be with the Lord on Monday- February 14, 2022 at his home. He was born in Surry County on November 07, 1946, to the late James and Lucille Billings Wall; he was raised by his late grandparents, Charlie and Lela Wall. In addition to his parents and grandparents...

Feb 13, 2022

 

Mr. William Thomas “Tommy” Sheppard, 84, of Mt. Airy passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Central Continuing Care in Mt. Airy.  He was born in Stokes County on April 25, 1937, to the late Samuel Guy and Mary Beasley Sheppard.  Mr. Sheppard retired from Coke in Mt. Air.  He is survived by a brother, Joel E Sheppard; a...

Feb 13, 2022

Norma Jean Williams Hiatt, 96, slipped peacefully to heaven on Sunday, Feb 13, 2022. Norma was born December 8, 1925, the sixth child of seven children of Willard Phillip Williams and Mary (Marea) Christina Christensen Williams , in Provo, Utah.  She learned to work with her parents in the garden and mother taught her sewing during The Great Depression as...

Feb 13, 2022

Feb 13, 2022

 

Coy Kimble was born to Doris and Wavie Kimble on June 14, 1936.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Clifton.  He is survived by his wife for almost 65 years, Bonnie Sowers Kimble.  They had a fuss every day!!  He is also survived by his daughter and spouse, Tammie and...

Feb 13, 2022

Mrs. Mary Magdalene Shores Cox, age 93, of Thurmond, NC passed away at her home on Sunday, February 13, 2022.  She was born in Surry County on May 10, 1928, to the late Early Clifton Shores and the late Collie Harris Shores Norman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Levone Houser; brothers, John,...

Feb 13, 2022

Mrs. Clara Mae Pilson Smart, age 96 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at SOVAH Health of Martinsville.  She was born in Patrick County on August 14, 1925, to the late Dallas Valentine Pilson and Alpha Morrison Pilson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Washington Smart; one sister, Wilma Foley;...

Feb 13, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Jean Laughridge Nichols, 89 of Mount Airy passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation in Mount Airy.  Mrs. Nichols was born on August 26, 1932, in Surry County to the late Wade and Geneva Neal Laughridge.  Barbara met the love of her life Johnny E. Nichols, and they were married on September...

Feb 13, 2022

Mrs. Lois Marthalene Smith Hodges, age 91, of Mt. Airy, NC passed away on Sunday February 13, 2022, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. She was born in Surry County, NC on June 5, 1930, to the late Silas Columbus Smith and the late Lema Octavia Doss Smith. In Addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Feb 12, 2022

 

Mr. Floyd A. Durham, 86, of Coral Gables, FL, formerly of Kent, OH, passed away at Doctor’s Hospital in Coral Gables Saturday, February 12, 2022.  He was born in Akron, OH, January 24, 1936, to the late Floyd S. and Reva Eagan Durham.  Mr. Durham was a graduate of Kent State University High School and the University of Miami....

Feb 12, 2022

Tim Callaway’s faith became sight on February 12, 2022, when he transitioned into his Lord’s presence and glory from the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

 

Tim was born December 19, 1947, in Mount Airy, North Carolina, to Ernest Marvin and Edith Martin Callaway.  He grew up on Riverside Drive with his sisters, Carolyn Callaway...

Feb 12, 2022

Mrs. Susan Renee Moore Utt, 52, of Mt. Airy passed away at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, Saturday, February 12, 2022.  She was a wonderful, wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend.  She loved her family deeply.  She always enjoyed a good book; and relished every minute with her granddaughter.  Mrs. Utt had unwavering faith and never failed to share her...

Feb 12, 2022

Mr. Erik Sax Malund, age 81, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy.  Mr. Malund was born in Hvidovre, Denmark, on January 2, 1941 to the late Karen Kjerstine Sax Malund and Jens Madsen Malund.  Eric and his wife Jan who preceded him in death were very faithful members of...

Feb 12, 2022

Mrs. Genevieve “Genny” Parks Edwards, age 91, of Pilot Mountain, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Priddy Manor Assisted Living.  She was born on November 8, 1930, in Wilkes County to the late Rev. Pervis Clinton and Ada Victoria Seagraves Parks.  Genny attended Ronda High School where she played on the basketball team until graduation.  After marrying Russell...