Clyde Jefferson McBride

Clyde Jefferson McBride

Jun 26, 2020

Mr. Clyde Jefferson McBride, Sr., 76, of Mount Airy, passed away early Friday morning, June 26, 2020, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mr. McBride was born July 28, 1943, in Surry County, the younger of two sons born to the late Thomas Jefferson and Maggie Fulp McBride.  He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law,...

Kathy Renee Akers

Kathy Renee Akers

Jun 25, 2020

Mrs. Kathy Renee Reynolds Akers, 61, of Mt. Airy, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center Thursday, June 25, 2020.  She was born in Forsyth County, August 17, 1958 to Mary Magdalene Thomas Reynolds and the late Curtis Reynolds.  Kathy was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, step-grandmother, and friend to many.  She was a beloved wife to Ted Akers who shared...

Leona Irene Sechrist

Leona Irene Sechrist

Jun 25, 2020

Mrs. Leona Irene Ellis Sechrist, 98, of Pilot Mountain passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Surry Community Health and Rehab in Mt. Airy.  She was born in Surry County on November 2, 1921 to the late Grover C. and Sarah A. Hayes Ellis.  Mrs. Sechrist retired from Armtex, and was a loving, wife, mother, and grandmother who will be...

Lonnie Marvin Utt, Sr.

Lonnie Marvin Utt, Sr.

Jun 25, 2020

Mr. Lonnie Marvin Utt, Sr, 89, of Cana, VA, passed away Thursday, June 25,2020 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson of natural causes. He was born in Carroll County on January 21, 1931 to the late George and Hattie McMillian Utt. Lonnie proudly served in the United States Army from 1952-1954 earning the rank of Corporal,...

Darren Leland Michaud

Darren Leland Michaud

Jun 24, 2020

Darren Leland Michaud, age 17, of Stuart, Virginia passed away on June 24, 2020.

He was born on July 1, 2002, in Martinsville.  Darren was preceded in death by his grandmother, Diane Fay Blanchard; one great-grandmother; Ada Mae Jarvis; and two great-grandfathers, James Drewy Cassady, and Leland Blanchard.

Darren was the kindest soul anyone could ever meet.  He grew up...

Lloyd M. Marshall

Lloyd M. Marshall

Jun 24, 2020

         Mr. Lloyd Melvin Marshall, age 74 of Stuart, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Patrick County on January 1, 1946 to the late Early and Viola Dalton Marshall.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Glinda “Paulette” Belcher Marshall; one sister, Nancy Harris;...

Imogene Frances McKinnon

Imogene Frances McKinnon

Jun 23, 2020

Mrs. Imogene Frances Hackler McKinnon, age 88, of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 23, 2020, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  She was born in Grayson County, VA on November 11, 1931 to the late Arthur Omen Hackler and Ethel Mettye Funk Hackler.  She was a hairdresser at Royal Hair Center for many years.  Left to cherish...

James Franklin Edwards

James Franklin Edwards

Jun 23, 2020

Mr. James Franklin Edwards, 83, of Mount Airy passed away, Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount. Airy.  He was born on June 21, 1937 to the late George Washington “Wash” and Rhoda McMillian Edwards.  Mr. Edwards retired as a stone cuter from Acme Stone.  Left to cherish his memories are his wife Daisy Mae McHone Edwards...

Sylvia Gay Taylor

Sylvia Gay Taylor

Jun 23, 2020

Mrs. Sylvia Gay Lewis Taylor, 77, of Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020.  She was born July 2, 1942, in Forsyth County, to the late George and Irene Pike Lewis.  She was a loving mother, sister, and friend, who will surely be missed by all who knew her.  Left to cherish her memories are a son, Denver Lee...

Mary Elizabeth Lawrence

Mary Elizabeth Lawrence

Jun 22, 2020

Beloved matriarch Mary Elizabeth Lester Lawrence passed from mortality unto eternal life on Monday morning, June 22, 2020.  Born August 24, 1925, she was 94.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Thomas and Mary Etta Turner Lester; her youngest son, Lester Wayne; her chosen companion, Herbert Franklin; two grandchildren, Patience and Trinity; and three great-grandchildren, Christine, Emelei,...

Charles Lee Goins

Charles Lee Goins

Jun 21, 2020

         Mr. Charles Lee Goins, age 70 of Ararat, passed away Monday, June 21, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  He was born on December 15, 1949 in Patrick County.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Goins; and two brothers, Bill and James Goins.

         Surviving are a sister, Lynda Jones of Stuart; two...

Travis Joe Lowe

Travis Joe Lowe

Jun 20, 2020

Mr. Travis Joe Lowe, age 47, of Dobson, NC passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was born in Surry County on February 17, 1973, to Nell Davis Lowe and to the late Joe Lynn Lowe.  He was a sheet metal worker for Piping and Fabrication.  Travis was a member of Roaring Gap Baptist Church...

Margaret Evelyn Moxley

Margaret Evelyn Moxley

Jun 20, 2020

Mrs. Margaret Evelyn Beamer Moxley, 92, of Mount Airy, passed away Saturday night, June 20, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family.  Mrs. Moxley was born May 23, 1928, in Surry County, the younger of two children born to the late William Swanson and Lucy Annie Creasy Beamer.  Margaret retired as a PBX operator from Northern Hospital of Surry County...

Juanita Kay Smith

Juanita Kay Smith

Jun 20, 2020

Mrs. Juanita Kay Smith, 63, of Pilot Mountain passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her home.  She was born in Greenbrier County, WV on March 15, 1957 to the late, Walter and Margie Bostic Smith.  Mrs. Smith proudly served our country in the United States Army.  She is survived by daughters, Stephanie Sexton; Machelle Wright, Melisa Dublin; sons and...

Barbara Ann Mills

Barbara Ann Mills

Jun 19, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Ann Cooke Mills, 84, of Mt. Airy passed away Friday, June 19, 2020.  She was born in Surry County on September 9, 1935 to the late Jim and Elsie Cooke of Westfield.  Mrs. Mills was a member of Mount Airy Wesleyan Church.  She is survived by; sons, Mike Mills, Frank (Carolyn) Mills; a daughter, Rhonda (Dave) Odell; grandchildren,...

Jeffrey Lee Hill

Jeffrey Lee Hill

Jun 19, 2020

       Mrs. Frances Smith Joyce, age 87 of Stuart, Virginia passed away on June 18, 2020, at Sovah Health of Martinsville and twenty-one hours later, her son Jeffery Lee Hill,age 62 of Stuart, passed away June 19, 2020, at Forsyth Medical Center.  They were preceded in death by husband/stepfather, Lawrence Joyce; parents/grandparents, Jess Smith and Virginia Smith; sister/aunt, Ruby Goad;...

Beulah Florence Whitaker

Beulah Florence Whitaker

Jun 19, 2020

Mrs. Beulah Florence Warden Whitaker, 84, of Seven Lakes, NC, formerly of Mt. Airy, passed away at her home Friday, June 19, 2020.  She was born in Forsyth County, July 31, 1935 to the late Dolphus and Sula Mae Warden.  Mrs. Whitaker was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  She was a devoted Christian, and enjoyed working in her...

Billie Nell Hiatt

Billie Nell Hiatt

Jun 19, 2020

Mrs. Billie Nell Westmoreland Hiatt, 87, of Mount Airy, passed away Friday afternoon, June 19, 2020, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mrs. Hiatt was born May 26, 1933, in Surry County, the oldest of three children born to the late Carl and Mary Louise Chappell Westmoreland.  Billie Nell worked in banking for 67 years, beginning...

Frances Joyce

Frances Joyce

Jun 18, 2020

       Mrs. Frances Smith Joyce, age 87 of Stuart, Virginia passed away on June 18, 2020, at Sovah Health of Martinsville and twenty-one hours later, her son Jeffery Lee Hill, age 62 of Stuart,  passed away June 19, 2020, at Forsyth Medical Center.  They were preceded in death by husband/stepfather, Lawrence Joyce; parents/grandparents, Jess Smith and Virginia Smith; sister/aunt, Ruby...

Larry Ray Watson

Larry Ray Watson

Jun 18, 2020

Mr. Larry Ray Watson, 74, of Westfield, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020, at his home.  He was born March 5, 1946, in Surry County, to the late Howard and Bessie Hall Watson.  Larry was the owner and operator of Watson Used Cars in Westfield for many years.  Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Jean Dickerson Watson; two...