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Obituaries

Edward Soyars

Edward Soyars

Feb 21, 2021

Mr. Edward Cornelius Soyars, age 79 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was born in Patrick County on February 27, 1941.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Addie Walker Soyars; a stepdaughter, Becky Conner; two sisters, Marie Soyars, Peggy West Thomas; and one brother, Samuel Soyars.  Edward had...

William Whitaker

William Whitaker

Feb 21, 2021

Mr. William Columbus “Pete” Whitaker, age 85, of Jonesville, NC passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, in Taylorsville, NC.  He was born in Harnett Co. NC on November 2, 1935, to the late Grady Llewellyn Whitaker and the late Wavie Lawson Whitaker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Ann Rycroft...

Richard Nichols

Richard Nichols

Feb 21, 2021

Mr. Richard Alexander Nichols, 89, of Cana, VA, passed away at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Sunday, February 21, 2021.  He was born in Surry County May 13, 1931, one of ten children, to the late William Alexander and Lura Joines Nichols.  Mr. Nichols retired from Hennis Trucking and was a faithful member of Rocky Ford Christian Church, where he...

Leonard Dowell

Leonard Dowell

Feb 21, 2021

Mr. Leonard Arnold Dowell, 77, of Cana, passed away at Heritage Hall-Laurel Meadows, Sunday, February 21, 2021.  He was born in Carroll County, VA, October 29, 1943, to the late Arnold Martin Dowell and Anna Mae Robertson Dowell Thomas.  He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lynn Dowell Walton and husband Bradley Dean Walton; his granddaughter Kallie Grace Barnes;...

Reeda Massey

Reeda Massey

Feb 20, 2021

Mrs. Reeda Florence Hodges Massey, age 69, of Mt. Airy, NC went to Heaven on Saturday, February 20, 2021,  at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was born in Surry County, NC on January 20, 1952, to the late Willie Hodges and the late Hilda Nixon Hodges. In addition to her Parents, she was preceded in...

Julian Anthony

Julian Anthony

Feb 20, 2021

Mr. Julian Anthony, 80, of Lowgap, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Anthony was born in Surry County to the late Reece Anthony and Lona Norman Anthony.  He was a self-employed plumber for many years.  Mr. Anthony was a faithful member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.  Papa enjoyed life and...

Timothy "Tim" George

Timothy "Tim" George

Feb 19, 2021

Mr. Timothy “Tim” Madison George, 70, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, February 19, 2021, with his family by his side at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  Tim was born in Surry County on December 28, 1950, the son of the late Coy Reid George and Ruth Jane Childress George.  Tim was a very kind and generous...

Michaela Cox

Michaela Cox

Feb 19, 2021

Michaela Gabbard Cox of Sparks, NV. Lost her courageous 11-year battle with multiple myeloma and passed away on February 19, 2021 “Mike” was a long-time resident of Dobson, N.C. before moving to NV. to live with sister and her husband Ron Bowen.  Being from a family that valued education highly, Mike attended Berea College of Berea, Ky., University of Kentucky...

Donnie Freeman

Donnie Freeman

Feb 19, 2021

Mr. Donnie McCray Freeman, age 68 of Patrick Springs passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at Sovah Health of Martinsville.  He was born in Patrick County on February 7, 1953 to the late George Freeman and Zannie Williams Freeman.  He had retired from Hazelwood Trucking and loved motorcycles.          Surviving is his loving wife of 40 years, Betty Massey Freeman...

Ruby Vainwright

Ruby Vainwright

Feb 19, 2021

Miss Ruby Mae Vainwright, 72, of Mount Airy, passed away early Friday morning, February 19, 2021, at Northern Regional Hospital.  Miss Vainwright was born February 12, 1949, in Maryland, the daughter of the late William David Vainwright, Sr. and Harriett Coleburn Vainwright.  Ruby served as a hostess at Hardee’s Restaurant for a couple of years.  She is survived by her...

Wendel Brink

Wendel Brink

Feb 19, 2021

Mr. Wendel “Peter” Brink, age 73, of Elkin, NC passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 in Winston Salem, NC at Wake Forest Medical Center.  He was born in Tolland Co. CT on November 24, 1947, to the late William Oscar Brink and the late Pearl Ella Gemmell Brink, in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by...

Shirley Knights

Shirley Knights

Feb 19, 2021

A caring wife, a loving mother, and a proud grandparent, Mrs. Shirley Ann McCarroll Knights, 84, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021 at her home.  She was born on September 28, 1936 in Schenectady County New York to the late Robert Joseph and Edna Pearl McCarroll.  She was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother...

Howard Fain

Howard Fain

Feb 19, 2021

Mr. Howard Elmer Fain, age 91 of Martinsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, at his home.  He was born in Stuart on June 10, 1929 to the late Howard Cabell Fain and Elva Vipperman Fain.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Sigmon Fain; a stepson, Ted Hall; two brothers,...

Carl Caviness

Carl Caviness

Feb 19, 2021

Mr. Carl Kenneth Caviness, 90, of Mt. Airy, passed away at Northern Hospital of Surry County, Friday, February 19, 2021.  He was born in Pulaski County, July 8, 1930 to the late Walter Lee and Mary Edith Via Caviness.  Mr. Caviness is survived by his wife Johnnie Mae Inman Caviness; a daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Jimmy Grimes; a son...

Marie Pack

Marie Pack

Feb 18, 2021

Mrs. Marie Powell Pack, age 93 of Stuart, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Kings Grant in Martinsville.  She was born in Henry County on September 11, 1927 to the late Virgil Estes Powell and Nellie Martin Powell.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, Pastor Raymond Elwood Pack;...

Norman Marion Sr.

Norman Marion Sr.

Feb 17, 2021

Mr. Norman Clark Marion Sr., age 69, passed away on February 17, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  He was born in Surry Co. on November 24, 1951, to the late William Thomas “Bill” Marion, Sr. and the late Elva Elaine Hodges Marion.  He was a member of Salem Baptist Church. Surviving is his son and fiancée Norman Clark...

Thomas McCraw

Thomas McCraw

Feb 17, 2021

Thomas "David " McCraw 58 of Mount Airy left for his heavenly home on February 17, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Surry County. David is preceded in death by his mother Edith Alene McCraw and brother Darrell A. McCraw. Mr. McCraw owned McCraw's Computer store until he was no longer able to work. David loved his...

Marie Simpson

Marie Simpson

Feb 17, 2021

Mrs. Marie Berrier Simpson, 94, of Dobson, passed away Wednesday night, February 17, 2021, at Twelve Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Mount Airy.  Mrs. Simpson was born April 29, 1926, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Jacob Raleigh and Grace Tolbert Berrier.  Marie retired as a secretary from Copeland Elementary School after 31 years of service.  She is...

Lela Collins

Lela Collins

Feb 17, 2021

Mrs. Lela Mae Hunt Collins, age 90, of Mt. Airy Passed away on Wednesday February 17, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Surry County on June 1, 1930 to the late Hoy Raymond and Nannie Turpin Hunt.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She possessed such strength, and through her Godly testimony was a blessing to...

Carole Dowell

Carole Dowell

Feb 17, 2021

Mrs. Carole Fay Mitchell Dowell, 82, of Lowgap, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.  She was born March 1, 1938, to Glen Smith Mitchell, a dairy farmer, and Velma Cox Mitchell, an educator and school principal, in Hillsville, VA.  She was a graduate of Radford College and earned a master’s degree from UNCG....

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