David Weldon Bowman

David Weldon Bowman

Dec 23, 2018

Mr. David Weldon Bowman, age 80, of Mt. Airy, passed away on December 23, 2018 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born August 21, 1938 to the late William “Jim” Gossie and Mabel Wilson Bowman.  Mr. Bowman retired from Vulcan Material where he was a metal fabricator and was of the Presbyterian faith.  Left...

Bobby Ray Spence

Bobby Ray Spence

Dec 23, 2018

           Mr. Bobby Ray Spence, age 85, of Stuart, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Sovah Health in Martinsville.  He was born in McDowell County, WV on September 4, 1933 to the late Simon Edgar Spence and Gladys Williams Spence.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Lee...

Ethel Mae Goodson

Ethel Mae Goodson

Dec 23, 2018

Miss Ethel Mae Goodson, age 66, of King, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Universal Health Care in King.  She was born October 24, 1952 to the late Alexander Casby and Mary Bethel Lineberry Goodson Philips.  Miss Goodson attended Lowgap Elementary School in her early years and was a huge fan of Elvis, crafting, shopping and was of...

Baby Kesson Steven Haynes

Baby Kesson Steven Haynes

Dec 22, 2018

Our Precious Baby Kesson Steven Haynes, age 2, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 22, 2018.  Baby Kesson was the light of his mother, Angel Haynes’ life.  He was such a sweet, wonderful, loving baby boy who will forever remain not only in his mother’s heart, but also in the hearts of many who fell in love...

Alma Frances Enfield

Alma Frances Enfield

Dec 22, 2018

Mrs. Alma Frances Hall Enfield, 92, of Cana, VA passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  She was born in Surry County on March 13, 1926 to the late Charlie Reverty and Mary Alice Tate Hall.  She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Johnny Enfield, Bob and Janice Enfield; grandchildren, Zachary...

Glenn Reynolds

Glenn Reynolds

Dec 22, 2018

Mr. Glenn Reynolds, 82, of Mt. Airy passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.  Mr. Reynolds was born in Surry County on February 7, 1936, to the late Rev. Jesse Vester “JV” Reynolds and Annie Rogers Reynolds.  He was a retired fixer from Renfro, and was a faithful member of Rocky Ford Christian Church...

Earlene Yvonne Smith

Earlene Yvonne Smith

Dec 22, 2018

Mrs. Earlene Yvonne Phillips Smith, 85, of Mount Airy, passed away Saturday morning, December 22, 2018, at her home.  Mrs. Smith was born August 13, 1933, in Surry County, one of eight children born to the late William Robert and Viola Calloway Phillips.  Yvonne was a homemaker and a member of Hope Church.  She is survived by her husband, M.B....

David Thomas Bullin, Sr.

David Thomas Bullin, Sr.

Dec 21, 2018

Mr. David Thomas Bullin, Sr., age 47, of Dobson, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018. He was born September 8, 1971 in Surry County to Sadie Hicks Bullin and the late Gaither Lee Bullin. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lonnie Bullin.  He is survived by his mother, Sadie Bullin; his wife, Kimberly...

Kevin G. Day

Kevin G. Day

Dec 21, 2018

          Kevin Graham Day, age 43, of Roanoke and formerly of Stuart, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at his home.  He was born in Roanoke on October 15, 1975 to Robert Joe Day, Jr. and June Graham Day of Patrick Springs.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Rev. Robert Joe Day, Sr....

Mary Jo Collins

Mary Jo Collins

Dec 20, 2018

Mrs. Mary Jo Hill Collins, 76 of Pilot Mountain, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at her home.  She was born February 24, 1942 to the late Rufus Hazel and Ethel Vernell Coins Hill Holt.  Mrs. Collins was a homemaker and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.  Left to cherish her memories are a daughter and...

Shelby Holder

Shelby Holder

Dec 20, 2018

Shelby Robinson Holder

Shelby said, “Hello Lord” on December 20, 2018 at 8:04 AM.  She was the daughter of Elwood and Gladys Robinson.  Shelby is survived by her husband of 53 years, Tony holder; daughters: Shannon Newman and husband Eric of Bassett, VA, Tamara Donham of Bassett, VA, April Vaughn and husband Adam of Lowgap, NC; grandchildren Dustin Nichols, Audrianna...

Lisa Gillespie

Lisa Gillespie

Dec 20, 2018

Miss Lisa Bryant Gillespie, age 55, of Lowgap, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at her home.  She was born on November 16, 1963 in San Salvador, El Salvador to Teresa Hulon “Tee” Gillespie and the late James Leroy Gillespie.  Miss Gillespie graduated from North Surry High School and Wingate University.  She retired from teaching, having taught in the...

Virginia Lou Baker

Virginia Lou Baker

Dec 19, 2018

Mrs. Virginia Lou Boles Baker, 86, of Pilot Mountain passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018.  Mrs. Baker was born in Surry County on February 13, 1932 to Romie Franklin Boles and Emma Jane Jackson Boles.  Surviving are a brother and sister-in-law, Romie “Frank” and Cassie Boles; two sisters-in-laws, Nellie Boles and Louise Boles; brother-in-law, Charlie Baker; 19 nieces and nephews; 40...

Leona Mae Thompson

Leona Mae Thompson

Dec 18, 2018

Mrs. Leona Mae Haymore Thompson, of Mount Airy, passed away on December 18, 2018.  She was born in Surry County to Virgil Lee and Geneva Samuel Haymore.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.  Surviving is her husband, Daymond Thompson; a daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Kenneth Peavy; a son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Tammy Severt Thompson; grandchildren,...

Margaret Elizabeth Williams

Margaret Elizabeth Williams

Dec 18, 2018

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth McDaniel Williams, 96, of Mount Airy passed away at her home Tuesday, December 18, 2018.  Mrs. Williams was born in Rowan County August 24, 1922 to the late George W. and Mary Deal McDaniel.  Mrs. Williams worked alongside her husband, Grady Williams in the family business, Mt. Airy Awning and Glass where she served as the receptionist...

Billie Mae Vass Davis

Billie Mae Vass Davis

Dec 18, 2018

Mrs. Billie Mae Harrell Vass Davis, 82, of Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018.  Mrs. Davis was born January 31, 1936, in Surry County, the oldest of two daughters born to the late Hadley Albert and Pearl Ethel Atkins Harrell.  Billie Mae graduated from White Plains School in 1953.  Following her graduation, she worked at Spencer’s Inc. for...

Rebecca Lorene McCormick

Rebecca Lorene McCormick

Dec 17, 2018

Mrs. Rebecca Lorene Wood McCormick, age 91, of Mt. Airy, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018, at Surry Community Health & Rehab.  Mrs. McCormick was born in Surry County November 15, 1927, to William Green and Lola Betty Wood.  Earlier in life she worked at Perry Manufacturing and later became a dedicated caregiver at Central Care.  During her time at...

Donald Gray McBride

Donald Gray McBride

Dec 17, 2018

Mr. Donald Gray McBride, 68, of Mt. Airy passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.  Mr. McBride was born in Patrick County on September 8, 1950 to Ruth Lennis Duncan McBride and the late Leonard Arthur McBride.  In addition to his mother Mr. McBride is survived by sisters, Peggy Brown, and Lucille Helms; a...

Cynthia "Cyndi" Lee Eberhardt

Cynthia "Cyndi" Lee Eberhardt

Dec 17, 2018

         Mrs. Cynthia “Cyndi” Lee Coleman Eberhardt age 53 of Stuart, Virginia passed away at her home on December 17, 2018.  She was born on April 3, 1965, in Dundalk, Maryland.  She received her Bachelor’s degree from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin and a Master’s degree in Social Services from the Catholic University of America in Washington...

Carolyn Sue Holt

Carolyn Sue Holt

Dec 17, 2018

Miss Carolyn Sue Holt, age 57, of Stuart, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018 at her home.  She was born in Patrick County on November 22, 1961.  She was preceded in death by her step-father, Claude Lee Joyce, Sr.

            Surviving are her mother, Dixie Rakes Joyce of the home; one brother, Ronald Holt of Stuart; one sister and brother-in-law,...