Judy Garland (Tilley) Stevens
Oct 27, 2024
Mrs. Judy Garland Tilley Stevens, age 70 of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Stevens was born in Surry County on January 25, 1954, to the late Aaron Tilley and Nellie Tucker Tilley Smith. Mrs. Stevens was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Surviving is...
Clinton Sealel McMillian
Oct 26, 2024
Clinton Sealel McMillian, 88, passed away on October 26, 2024, in Dobson, NC. Born on August 6, 1936, he lived a full and vibrant life surrounded by loved ones. Clinton is survived by his devoted wife and caregiver, Gaye Haynes McMillian; his daughter, Darlene McMillian Juliana, and son-in-law, David Juliana, of Cana; his sister, Opal McMillian Thomas of Mt. Airy;...
Kenneth Edward LeCompte
Oct 26, 2024
Kenneth Edward LeCompte, affectionately known to many as “Ken,” was a man who lit up every room he walked into with his larger-than-life personality. Born on December 24, 1942, in Washington, DC, Ken blessed this world with 81 years before peacefully departing on October 25, 2024, in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
Ken lived a life devoted to service, honor, and laughter....
Mollie Harrelson Melton
Oct 26, 2024
Mrs. Mollie Harrelson Melton, age 87 of Stuart, Virginia went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Joan and Howard Wotz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. She was born in Marion, South Carolina on March 7, 1937, to the late Arthur Blake Harrelson and Clara Odell Johnson Harrelson. In addition to her parents, she was...
Douglas Henry McMillian
Oct 25, 2024
With deepest remorse, the family of Douglas Henry McMillian announces his death on October 25, 2024. Doug fell at his home in High Point on Saturday, October 19, sustaining a massive brain injury from which he did not recover. Born on April 30, 1945, he was the son of Henry and Frances Harrell McMillian. As a young boy, he enjoyed...
Nelda Gray Holder Goings
Oct 25, 2024
Mrs. Nelda Gray Holder Goings, age 87, of Mount Airy, NC passed to her home in heaven on October 25, 2024 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, with her loving husband by her side. She was born in Surry County to the late Beatrice Hodges Holder and Harland Virgil Holder. Nelda worked a variety of jobs...
Ellen Rose Senter Southern
Oct 25, 2024
Mrs. Ellen Rose Senter Southern, age 86, of Winston-Salem, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at High Point Hospice Home. She was born on May 5, 1938 in Surry County to the late Thomas and Maude Puckett Senter. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew her. Left to...
Dale Lewis Trenter
Oct 25, 2024
Mr. Dale Lewis Trenter, age 91 of Mount Airy, passed away early Friday morning, October 25, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Trenter was born in Marshall County, West Virginia on September 14, 1933, to the late Lewis Earl Holmes and Lettia Gazella West Trenter. Dale served his country in the United States Navy. He was...
Selma Josephine Cook Bisogne
Oct 25, 2024
Selma Josephine Cook Bisogne, age 87 of Pilot Mountain, passed away Friday morning October 25, 2024, at Central Continuing Care. She was born June 13, 1937, in Surry County to the late Joel Thomas Cook and Artie Elizabeth Samuel Cook. After graduating from Pilot Mountain High School, she worked as an FBI File Clerk, in Washington DC, and retired from...
Lawerence Franklin Wilson
Oct 24, 2024
Mr. Lawerence Franklin Wilson, age 82, of Stuart, VA passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection. He was born on February 25, 1942, to the late Hugh and Lillian Wilson. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Eleanor Lowell and Peggy Juanita Yeatts.
Left to cherish his memory are a sister, Lillian Wilson Powell, of...
Leonia Handy Goad
Oct 24, 2024
Ms. Leonia Handy Hall Goad, age 84 of Patrick Springs, Virginia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She was born in Patrick County on January 19, 1940, to the late Samuel Anderson "Sam" Handy and Almira Elizabeth "Lizzie" Boyd Handy. In addition to her...
Deborah Kaye George Chilton
Oct 24, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” George Chilton passed away peacefully at her home on October 24, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on April 9, 1952, in Mount Airy, NC to the late Margie Fain Lee, Debbie led a life devoted to family, creativity, and warmth.
She worked for many years at Quality Mills and Belk Department Stores, and in the late 1990s,...
Larry Sumner
Oct 23, 2024
Mr. Larry Sumner, age 68, of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, October 23, 2024. He was born in Surry County on July 28, 1956, to the late Charles Sumner and Dora Anderson Sumner. Mr. Sumner was a lifelong self-employed construction worker working alongside his father Charles and his best friend, Roger Hill. He was a firm believer...
Clarence Aubrey Holt
Oct 23, 2024
Mr. Clarence Aubrey Holt, age 83 of Westfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon October 23, 2024, at SOVAH Hospital in Martinsville, VA. He was born September 1, 1941, in Patrick County to the late Ernest William Holt and Lucy Lois Wood Holt. Mr. Holt proudly served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Holt was...
Shirley Louise Robertson Witt
Oct 23, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Louise Robertson Witt, age 87 of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday evening October 23, 2024, at Hugh Chatham hospital in Elkin, NC. She was born November 4, 1936, in Giles County, VA to the late Addley Cleveland “Cleve” Robertson and Bertha Florence Kelley Robertson. She was a member of Rockford Methodist Church for many years. Left to cherish...
Clara Belle McCraw Taylor
Oct 23, 2024
Mrs. Clara Belle McCraw Taylor, age 95, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday night, October 23, 2024, at Central Continuing Care with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Taylor was born on September 18, 1929, in Carroll County, Virginia, to the late Frank and Lula (Blackburn) McCraw. She was a loving and faithful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, that...
Larry Odell Burnette
Oct 22, 2024
Mr. Larry O. Burnette, age 79 of Patrick Springs, Virginia passed on to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was born in Floyd County, Virginia on March 18, 1945, to the late Charlie and Hava Emerline Burnette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Ricky Burnette; two brothers, Ronald Burnette...
Larry Gray Atkins
Oct 22, 2024
Mr. Larry Gray Atkins, age 82 of Ararat, NC, passed away at his home on Tuesday evening October 22, 2024. He was born in Surry County on August 10, 1942, to the late Clandis Wilson and Violet Fulk Atkins. He was a retired owner/operator truck driver. Mr. Atkins is survived by his siblings, Shirley and Gilmer Dollarhite, and Daryll and...
Mary "Susan" Easter
Oct 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sweet cousin, Mary Susan Easter on October 21, 2024. Susan was a dedicated Christian who dearly loved her mother and daddy, her cousins and friends, and especially her cousin Joshua who gave her much laughter. Susan was born in Mount Airy on
December 21, 1955, to Jack and Gladys...
Rosilyn Jeanette "Demi" Thompson
Oct 21, 2024
Mrs. Rosilyn Thompson, age 90, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday afternoon, October 21, 2024, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center with her family by her side.
Rosilyn, better known as Demi, was born in Surry County. She retired from A&P Companies and began a second career at Reeves Community Center in the Childcare Department. She took great pride in watching babies...