Obituaries

Feb 17, 2022

 

Mr. William Clayton Combs, 81, of Cana, VA passed away at Northern Regional Hospital, Thursday, February 17, 2022.  He was born in Carroll County, VA, December 23, 1940, to the late Dolphus “Dolph” and Neva Cook Combs.  Clayton bravely served in the U.S. Army.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and dear friend to many.  Clayton cherished...

Feb 17, 2022

 

Ms. Stephanie Jean Watson, age 48 of Stuart, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  She was born in North Carolina on July 7, 1973.  She was preceded in death by her father, Lendon Brent Watson.  Stephanie loved Harley’s and was a member of Blue Ridge Tabernacle Church.

          Surviving is her mother, Sylvia Martin...

Feb 17, 2022

Mrs. Joyce Leftwich Mondie, 88, of Haw River, passed away early Thursday morning, February 17, 2022, at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy.  Mrs. Mondie was born November 17, 1933, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Jack and Ollie Jones Leftwich.  She retired as a teacher, having taught in Alamance and Surry counties for many years.  Joyce was...

Feb 16, 2022

 

Mr. Allen “Al” Douglas Rautio, age 83 of Patrick Springs, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at his home.  He was born in Marcell, MN on May 11, 1938, to the late Arvo Earl Rautio and Bural Genevieve Benson Rautio.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Dunkley Rautio; a grandson,...

Feb 16, 2022

 

Mr. Joseph Franklin Hawks, 47, of Mt. Airy went home to be with his father and brother on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.  He was born in Forsyth County on July 19, 1974, to Marie Boyd Hawks and the late William Franklin Hawks, Sr.  In addition to his mother, Mr. Hawks is survived by a son, Joseph Earl Hawks; a...

Feb 16, 2022

 

Mr. Bill Lundy, 90, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at his home.  Mr. Lundy was born September 17, 1931, in Grayson County, Virginia, the son of the late Gwyn William and Etta York Lundy.  Bill proudly served our country in the Amphibious branch of the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and the North...

Feb 16, 2022

 

Mrs. Betty Jo Meadows, age 87 of Stuart, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home of Dobson, NC. She was born on March 17, 1934, to the late Ernst Meyer-Hansen and the late Woodie Eugenia Moore Hansen. In addition to her parents, Betty Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edwin...

Feb 16, 2022

 

Ms. Donna Ray Snow, age 58, of Dobson went to her heavenly home on Wednesday morning February 16, 2022 at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Airy, NC. A kind and generous sister and daughter who loved her family dearly, Donna will be deeply missed by friends and family. We mourn her passing while celebrating her life...

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,...