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Obituaries

Norman Overton

Norman Overton

Feb 17, 2021

Mr. Norman Dale Overton, age 77, of Dobson, passed away peacefully at High Point Regional Hospital from complications arising from Covid-19, virus on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Unable to have his family at his side, it was a comfort that palliative care providers stayed at his side as he passed into his eternal home.      Dale was born, September 25,...

Rachel Barnes

Rachel Barnes

Feb 16, 2021

Mrs. Rachel Marie Scales Barnes, 77, of Ararat, VA, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021.  She was born on May 18, 1943, in Patrick County to the late Jefferson Davis Scales, Sr. and Gladys Vanessa Gates Scales.  Mrs. Barnes was a loving mother, adoring grandmother, a caring sister, and a friend to many.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren...

Hubert Rakes

Hubert Rakes

Feb 16, 2021

Mr. Hubert J. Rakes, age 73 of Ferrum, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Patrick County on October 19, 1947 to the late Walter “Goode” Rakes and Laura Lee Hall Rakes.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Rakes was preceded in death by three brothers, Oscar, Randolph and Richard Rakes; five sisters, Marilyn...

James Smith

James Smith

Feb 16, 2021

Mr. James Lee “Jim” Smith, 84, of Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday evening, February 16, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  He was born January 23, 1937, in Carroll County, VA, to the late Carl and Flora Elizabeth Boyd Smith.  He was a simple man who lived a simple life.  Jim loved his family, especially his grandchildren and Tom...

Nellie Hiatt

Nellie Hiatt

Feb 16, 2021

Mrs. Nellie Marie Marshall Hiatt 89 of Ararat, Virginia passed away, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her home.  Mrs. Hiatt was born on May 29, 1931 in Patrick County, Virginia to the late Ulus and Elsie Dawson Marshall.  Mrs. Hiatt was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.  She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. ...

Keith Jones

Keith Jones

Feb 15, 2021

Mr. Keith Leon Jones, 59, of Cana, left for his heavenly home, Monday, February 15, 2021.  He was born in Forsyth County, October 11, 1961, to the late Odell Radford and Maggie Jean Hawks Jones.  Keith was a kind man always greeting everyone with his warm smile.  He had a strong love for his Lord, his family, and friends.  Keith...

Charles Beasley

Charles Beasley

Feb 15, 2021

Mr. Charles “Ralph” Beasley, 84, of Claudville VA, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Patrick County on March 3, 1936 to the late Charlie Reed and Gladys Mankins Beasley.  Mr. Beasley and his wife owned and operated Beasley Trucking Company, and a faithful member of Church of Christ...

Bronna Moran

Bronna Moran

Feb 15, 2021

Mrs. Brona Lou Nixon Moran, age 86, of Mt. Airy, passed away at her home on Monday, February 15, 2021.  She was born in Surry County on April 22, 1934 to the late John Nixon and Ruby Priddy Nixon. She was of the Primitive Baptist Faith, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who...

Jack King

Jack King

Feb 15, 2021

Mr. Jack Ray King, age 81, of Dobson, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born in Carroll County Virginia to the late Joseph Brewer King and the late Elva Irene Tate King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty King Mcintyre; brothers, William Anderson “Bill” King, James Henry “Jim” King and...

Lucy Ellen Gwyn

Lucy Ellen Gwyn

Feb 15, 2021

Miss Lucy Ellen Gwyn, 86, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday afternoon, February 15, 2021, at Northern Regional Hospital. Miss Gwyn was born September 6, 1934, in Surry County, the older of two children born to the late Robert Fritz and Pearl Vaughn Gwyn. She was a lifelong member of Central United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir...

Bessie Anthony

Bessie Anthony

Feb 14, 2021

Mrs. Bessie Ann Hawks Anthony, 67, of Mt. Airy passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.  She was born in Forsyth County on May 24, 1953 to the late Lester and Hazel Marie Simons Hawks.  Mrs. Anthony retired from Renfro, and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed.  She...

Ann Bowling

Ann Bowling

Feb 14, 2021

          Mrs. Ann Boyd Bowling, age 72 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at her home.  She was born in Patrick County on April 4, 1948 to the late Vance Conner and Clemmie Boyd Stultz.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hansel Bowling.  She enjoyed flowers, working in her garden, birds,...

Patty June (Bodenhamer) Stafford

Patty June (Bodenhamer) Stafford

Feb 14, 2021

Mrs. Patty June Johnson (Bodenhamer) Stafford, 85, of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  She was born in Surry County on February 13, 1936 to the late King Brady Johnson and Mary McHone Johnson.  Mrs. Stafford retired from Mount Airy Signs and Letters after many years of service.  Patty...

Rev. Jim Clark

Rev. Jim Clark

Feb 14, 2021

Rev. James “Jim” Edward Clark, 70, of Pilot Mountain, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  He was born on June 14, 1950 in Corry, PA to the late Lawrence Clark and Elizabeth Long Clark.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be...

Phoebe Elizabeth Baskin

Phoebe Elizabeth Baskin

Feb 13, 2021

Mrs. Phoebe Elizabeth Barnard Baskin, 92, of Mt. Airy passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Patrick County, VA on December 20, 1928 to the late William Charlie and Sally Ellen Bowman Barnard.  Mrs. Baskin retired from Sara Lee after over 40 years of employment, and a faithful member...

Gertrude Montgomery

Gertrude Montgomery

Feb 13, 2021

Ms. Gertrude Marshall Montgomery, 92, of Ararat, VA, passed away at Heritage Hall - Laurel Meadows Saturday, February 13, 2021.  She was born in Patrick County January 6, 1929 to the late Sherman and Lettie Pruitt Marshall.  Mrs. Montgomery retired from Brown-Wooten after many years of service.  She was a soft-spoken, gentle woman that loved her family and will be...

Cynthia Dianne Sessoms

Cynthia Dianne Sessoms

Feb 12, 2021

Ms. Cynthia Dianne Hauser Sessoms, 69, of Mount Airy, passed away early Friday morning, February 12, 2021, at her home.  Ms. Sessoms was born January 22, 1952, in Surry County, the oldest of four children born to the late James Wade Hauser, Sr. and Rosa Elizabeth Hodges Hauser.  Dianne worked as a quality control manager in the textile industry for...

Delmar Arthur Cave

Delmar Arthur Cave

Feb 12, 2021

Mr. Delmar Arthur Cave, age 73, of Dobson passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born June 16, 1947 in Surry County to the late Joseph Edgar Cave and the late Bessie Elizabeth Hodges Cave. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Alvin Cave and Roy Lee Cave. He...

Emmett Ray Stephenson

Emmett Ray Stephenson

Feb 12, 2021

Emmett Ray Stephenson "POPS" 59 passed away peacefully at his home in Claudville, VA on February 12, 2021.  He is predeceased by his significant other, Teresa Sigmon of Claudville, VA and a sister Betty Smith of Florida.  He is survived by his children, Brandon Stephenson, of Hillsville, VA, Bobbie Joe Stephenson, of Mount Airy, NC and Bradley Stephenson, of Mount...

Yancey Willis Bond

Yancey Willis Bond

Feb 12, 2021

Mr. Yancey Willis Bond, 47, of Ararat, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Surry County on September 16, 1973, to the late Donnis Dempsey Bond and Mary Angeleen Bowman Turney.  Mr. Bond was employed at Wayne Farms.  He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Nathan and Karen Bond; a brother and sister-in-law,...

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