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Obituaries
Phillip "Junior" Martin Draughn, II
Oct 21, 2021
Mr. Phillip Martin “Junior” Draughn, II, 42, of Mt. Airy, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center Thursday, October 21, 2021. He was born in Surry County to the late Phillip Martin Draughn and Patsy Lou Taylor Luna. Mr. Draughn was a loving husband, father and son. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Jennifer Diane Caudle Draughn; his children,...
Barbara Gwyn O'Neal
Oct 21, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Gwyn O’Neal, 83, of Ararat, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at her home. Mrs. O’Neal was born September 11, 1938, in Moore County, the daughter of the Rev. Marion Jasper and Margie Marie Gwyn. Barbara retired from Surry Community College and Reeves Community Center. She loved her family, friends, dancing, singing, gardening,...
Beverly Ann Thomas
Oct 20, 2021
Mrs. Beverly Ann Thomas, age 72, of Meadows of Dan, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born in Illinois on May 8, 1949, to the late Paul Roberts and Rose Heaton Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul Roberts, Don Roberts, Jack Roberts;...
Dr. Posey Elmer Vipperman, Jr.
Oct 20, 2021
Dr. Posey Elmer Vipperman, Jr., age 90, of Claudville, Virginia passed away on Wednesday October 20, 2021, Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke. He was born in Patrick County on April 29, 1931 to the late Posey Elmer Vipperman, Sr., and Laura Kate Underwood Vipperman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Via...
Lucas Brady Hodges
Oct 20, 2021
Mr. Lucas Brady Hodges, age 40, of Ararat, NC passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at his home. He was born in Surry County, NC on February 17, 1981, to Tammy Elizabeth Pratt Johnson and to Hal Grant Hodges. Surviving is his parents, Tammy Elizabeth Pratt Johnson and Eddie, Hal Grant Hodges and April; two children Alexander Hodges,...
Benjamin "Ben" Dean Hylton
Oct 20, 2021
Mr. Benjamin Dean “Ben” Hylton, age 48 of Bassett, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Henry County on September 22, 1973. Ben was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Elsie and Wreathie Belcher Hylton; and maternal grandparents, Kyle and Ida Haynes Foley. Ben was a warm, generous, caring, and kind-hearted...
Jessie Vernell Stewart
Oct 19, 2021
Ms. Jessie Atkins Stewart, age 87, of Dobson, NC passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was born in Surry County on February 5, 1934, to the late Merlin Grover Atkins and the late Alma Lewis Atkins. She was a retired school teacher from the Surry County School...
Sidney Leroy Speas
Oct 19, 2021
Mr. Sidney Leroy Speas, 77, of Cana, passed away at his home, Tuesday, October 19, 2021. He was born in Carroll County, VA, June 15, 1944, to the late Sidney “Sid” and Mabel Leonard Speas. Mr. Speas retired as a building contractor after many years. He is survived by his children and spouses, Tamela and Danny Hawks, Melanie Speas, Randy...
Bennie Anna Simmons
Oct 19, 2021
Mrs. Bennie Anna Midkiff Hiatt Simmons, 90, of Mt. Airy passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at her granddaughters home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Surry County on October 6, 1931, to the late Benton Ashby and Maggie Deathridge Midkiff. Mrs. Simmons retired from Pine State Knitwear, and was a member of Flat Rock Baptist Church....
John Samuel Kidwell
Oct 18, 2021
John Samuel Kidwell, 85 died on Monday morning, October 18, 2021. A devoted husband, he is survived by his third wife, Polly of 6 years, and 3 sisters, Harriett Holmes of Mount Airy, Linda Hicks and husband William of Clemmons, and Jean Armfield of Mount Airy. He is also survived by twin sons of his second wife, Keith Unger and...
James Mark Dollyhigh
Oct 18, 2021
Mr. James Mark “Tank” Dollyhigh, 57, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday night, October 18, 2021, at his home. Mr. Dollyhigh was born May 26, 1964, in Surry County, the younger of two sons born to the late Ulysses Ray and Ruby Arlene Johnson Dollyhigh. Tank was a truck driver at Dobson Trucking Inc. and a member of Turkey Ford...
Alfred Columbus Guynn
Oct 18, 2021
Mr. Alfred Columbus Guynn, 90, of Cana, VA, passed away at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection, Monday, October 18, 2021. He was born in Carroll County, VA, August 20, 1931, to the late Jack and Dill McMillian Guynn. Mr. Guynn was a well-known farmer throughout the community and a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by his...
Belle Belcher Hall
Oct 18, 2021
Mrs. Belle Belcher Hall, age 84 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at the Laurel Meadows Nursing Home. She was born in Patrick County on October 25, 1936, to the late Wesley Belcher and Martha Wood Belcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Buron J. Hall; and one brother,...
Barbara Ann Harp
Oct 17, 2021
Miss Barbara Ann Harp, age 57, of Ararat NC, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Dunmore Plantation. She was born October 28, 1963, in Marienville, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Mardine Bullock Harp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Donna Littlefield; and brothers, Jim Harp, Kenny Harp and Larry Harp. She...
Oscar Hoyle Yokley, Jr.
Oct 17, 2021
Mr. Oscar Hoyle Yokley, Jr., 91, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was born December 17, 1929, in Surry County, to the late Oscar Hoyle Yokley, Sr. and Mary Emily Wilkinson Yokley. Bud was a fun-loving guy who loved spending time with his many friends in Mount Airy and Bonita Springs, FL, playing golf, building radios...
Rodney "Jim" James Milligan
Oct 16, 2021
Mr. Rodney James Milligan “Jim”, age 54 of Patrick Springs, Virginia passed away at his home on Saturday, October 16, 2021. He was born in South Olive, Ohio on April 11, 1967. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Guynn and Barbara Lieb; one brother, Robert Milligan; and two step- brothers Donnie and Neal Guynn. Jim enjoyed working...
Betty Lynn
Oct 16, 2021
Elizabeth Ann Theresa “Betty” Lynn, age 95, of Mount Airy, N.C., died peacefully in Surry County on Saturday, October 16, 2021, after a brief illness.Betty was an actress best known for her portrayal of Thelma Lou, Barney Fife’s sweetheart on The Andy Griffith Show. After living in Los Angeles for six decades, she moved to Mount Airy in 2007.Betty was...
Donald Ray "Don" Hawks
Oct 16, 2021
Mr. Donald Ray “Don” Hawks, 82, of Mount Airy, went to be with his Lord and Savior from the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home on Saturday evening, October 16, 2021. He was born in Surry County on August 28, 1939, to the late Elbert and Margie Frances Sawyers Hawks. Don was retired from Pic & Pay Shoes after over...
Miss Jessica Gladys Culler
Oct 16, 2021
Miss Jessica Gladys Culler, age 29, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was born in Surry County on August 16, 1992.Jessica was a graduate of Patrick County High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her cousins and siblings, and taking care of her Miniature French Bulldog dog, Currency. She was known for her outgoing and genuine...
John "Henry" Sisk
Oct 16, 2021
Mr. John “Henry” Sisk, age 83 of Mount Airy passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at his home. Mr. Sisk was born in Patrick County on October 29, 1937 to the late Charlie and Marie Lawson Sisk. Henry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him. Left to...
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