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Obituaries

Joel Marion

Joel Marion

Apr 3, 2021

Mr. Joel Edward Marion, 64, of Cana, VA, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday evening, April 3, 2021.  He was born in Forsyth County, on August 19, 1956, one of six children born to the late Joel Monroe Marion and Mary Stevens Marion.  He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend who...

David Ramirez

David Ramirez

Apr 2, 2021

Mr. David Ramirez, age 60, of Dobson, NC passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy, NC. He was born in San Pedro Tenango, Guanajuato, Mexico, on January 24, 1961, to the late Glafira Ramirez. Surviving is his wife, Felipa Ramirez; daughter, Daniella Ramirez; son David Ramirez Hernandez; brothers, Fransisco Ramirez, Tobias Ramirez, Jose...

Sheila Riggans

Sheila Riggans

Apr 2, 2021

Mrs. Sheila Gray Matthews Riggans, age 61 of Dobson, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born March 29, 1960 in Forsyth County to the late Don Matthews and Willie Hunter Matthews, who survives. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Curtis Riggans; daughter, Stephanie White; granddaughter Kaylee McCann; grandson, Levi McCann; brother and...

Mabelene Harris

Mabelene Harris

Apr 2, 2021

Mrs. Mabelene Gwyn Harris, age 81, of State Road, NC passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Pruitt Health in Elkin, NC.  She was born in Patrick County on September 9, 1939 to the late, Ed Gwynn and the late, Gracie Eva Bateman Gwynn.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Shirlene Harrill...

Marvin Driskill Sr.

Marvin Driskill Sr.

Apr 2, 2021

Mr. Marvin Douglas Driskill Sr., age 83, of Mt. Airy, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  He was born on July 27, 1937 in Prince Edward County to the late George Hall and Edith Wayne Driskill.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will...

Michael Hylton

Michael Hylton

Apr 2, 2021

Mr. Michael Wayne Hylton, age 62 of Stuart, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021.  He was born in Patrick County on December 3, 1958 to the late Robert Paul Hylton and Lena Boyd Hylton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Lynda Faye Hylton and one brother, Ernest Lee Hylton.  Mike will be remembered...

Dana Childress

Dana Childress

Apr 1, 2021

Mrs. Dana Marie Childress, 55, passed away at her home, Thursday, April 1, 2021.  She was born in Forsyth County, August 24, 1965, to Alton Gray Childress, Sr. and the late Judith Rebecca Gardner Childress.  Mrs. Childress was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter.  She will be greatly missed by all her family and all who knew her.  In...

Captain Weldon Jackson Campbell

Captain Weldon Jackson Campbell

Apr 1, 2021

UPDATED The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home, 206 W. Pine St, Mt. Airy, NC on Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 10:30 a. m. to 12:30 p.m.  At 1:00 p.m. the Celebration of Life Service at Trinity Episcopal Church, 472 N. Main St., Mt. Airy, NC is available on Zoom, and for in person seating and viewing at...

James Morris Puckett

James Morris Puckett

Mar 31, 2021

Mr. James Morris Puckett, age 84 of Meadows of Dan, passed away March 31, 2021 at the Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart. He was born in Patrick County on May 19, 1936 to the late Henry Puckett and Kate Burge Puckett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Terry Puckett, Elbert Puckett, Harry...

Betty Dockery

Betty Dockery

Mar 31, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jean Stewart Dockery, age 85, of Elkin, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.  She was born in Surry County, on March 25, 1936, to the late Glenn Livingston Stewart and the late Alene Sapp Stewart. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Cross Baptist Church.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Arthur McCraw

Arthur McCraw

Mar 31, 2021

Mr. Arthur Monroe “Monk” McCraw, age 80, of Elkin, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. McCraw was born, November 13, 1940 in Surry County to the late Matt Moore McCraw and the late Ida Mae Johnson McCraw. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother; Ivy Wayne McCraw and son-in-law,...

Bernece Wood

Bernece Wood

Mar 30, 2021

Mrs. Bernece Moricle Wood, age 90, passed away March 30, 2021 at her home in Stuart, VA. She was born in Charity, VA on January 28, 1931 to the late Leonard E. Moricle and late Meda Roberson Moricle. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Glenn Alexandria Wood. Mrs. Wood was also preceded in death by...

Eugene Gravely

Eugene Gravely

Mar 29, 2021

Mr. Eugene “Gene” Gravely, age 81 of Stuart, Virginia passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at the Surry Community Health & Rehab in Mount Airy, North Carolina. He was born in Pulaski County on March 21, 1940 to the late Raymond Early Gravely and Fannie Bowman Gravely. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers,...

Pearl Creed

Pearl Creed

Mar 28, 2021

Mrs. Pearl Faye Potts Creed, 93, of Mount Airy, passed away Sunday morning, March 28, 2021, at Ridgecrest Retirement Community.  Mrs. Creed was born September 20, 1927, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson and Mahala “Dillie” Smith Potts.  Pearl was a homemaker, gardener, and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was the oldest member of Dover...

James Martin

James Martin

Mar 27, 2021

Mr. James Freddie Martin, age 100 of Stuart, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born in Draper, NC on January 10, 1921 to the late Harbour Reed Martin and Minnie Etta Fain Martin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of...

Keron Setliff

Keron Setliff

Mar 26, 2021

Mrs. Keron Keen Setliff, age 68 of Rocky Mt., passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at her home.  She was born on February 25, 1953 in Fort Campbell, KY to the late Homer Keen, Sr. and Helen Burkehead Keen.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, David Keen.  Keron was always considered the life...

Rev. Louis Martin

Rev. Louis Martin

Mar 25, 2021

Rev. Louis Martin, 90, of Hillsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, March 25, 2021.  He was born in Patrick County, VA, August 4, 1930, to the late Coy William and Bessie Myrtle Bishop Martin.  Rev. Martin was a dedicated Christian man, and a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church.  He served as pastor for different churches...

Lacy Smith

Lacy Smith

Mar 25, 2021

Mr. Lacy “Gary” Smith, 73, of Rural Hall, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at his home.  Mr. Smith was born January 9, 1948, in Surry County, to the late Lacy Jefferson and Thelma Mae Eads Smith.  He was a retired mechanic from Gravley Tractor Company and was of the Baptist faith.  He is survived by his eldest son, Gary...

Virginia Belcher Martin

Virginia Belcher Martin

Mar 24, 2021

Mrs. Virginia Ann Elgin Belcher Martin, age 82 of Woolwine, Virginia passed away on March 24, 2021.  She was born in Patrick County on January 7, 1939 to the late Charlie Elgin and Losia Valley Weaver Elgin.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur T. Belcher; second husband, Kenneth Martin; four brothers,...

Aline Duncan

Aline Duncan

Mar 24, 2021

Mrs. Aline Lee Noah Duncan, age 69, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, at her home.  She was born on May 16, 1951 in Surry County to the late Paul Franklin Noah Sr. and the late Nellie Margret Pack Noah.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew...

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