Buford F. Cannaday
May 31, 2018
Mr. Buford F. Cannaday, age 93, of Stuart, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home. He was born in Patrick County on Feb. 12, 1925 to the late Charlie Cannaday and Florida Griffith Cannaday. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Shough Cannaday; a grandson, C. Michael Cannaday; two sisters, Geneva...
Alice Elizabeth Birks
May 31, 2018
Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Hinshaw Birks, 76 of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday night, May 31, 2018 at Surry Community Health and Rehab. She was born in Surry County on January 15, 1942 to the late Herbert Oscar Hinshaw and Beulah Mae Williams Hinshaw. Mrs. Birks was a member of St. Paul Church of the Brethren. Left to cherish her...
Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Heath
May 31, 2018
Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Heath, 74, of Mt. Airy passed away peacefully Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in McDowell County, WV on March 9, 1944 to the late, Thomas Guy and Crystal Taylor Heath. Mr. Heath was a self-employed Car Dealer. He proudly served our country in the United States...
Sandra Sue Edwards
May 30, 2018
Ms. Sandra Sue Edwards, 73, of Cana, VA, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at her home. Ms. Edwards was born November 28, 1944, in Carroll County, VA, one of three daughters born to the late Oscar Clarence and Rushie Eliza Jane Vaughn Edwards. Sandra retired as the office manager from Hicks Ford in Hillsville, VA, and was a member...
Patricia Ann Hardy
May 30, 2018
Ms. Patricia Ann Norman Hardy, 60, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born July 6, 1957, to Beulah Leonard Norman and the late Dixie Norman. Patricia was employed at Insteel Wire in sales. She will be lovingly remembered by her mother, Beulah Leonard Norman;...
Wilhelmina McCormick
May 29, 2018
Mrs. Wilhelmina Gibbons McCormick, age 89, of Dobson, gained her heavenly treasures on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville, NC. She was born on November 7, 1928 in Cades, SC to the late Bennie and Ethel Gibbons. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William C. Hewitt, and her second husband, J. S....
Robert Lee Lambe
May 29, 2018
Mr. Robert Lee Lambe, age 80, of Lambsburg, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at his home. Mr. Lambe was born in Carroll County on August 2, 1937, to Tott and Lillie Hawks Lambe. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed by all his family and many friends. Surviving is his devoted wife, Melba...
Byron Lee Bowman
May 28, 2018
Mr. Byron Bowman, age 76, of Mount Airy, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at Northern Hospital of Surry County. He was born in Stokes County on March 5, 1942 to the late Charlie Lee and Virgie Snow Bowman and later migrated to Cambridge Massachusetts where he taught at the Buckingham Browne & Nichols School for over 30 years...
Maxine S. Dockery
May 28, 2018
Maxine Snow Dockery
August 3, 1929 - May 28, 2018
Mrs. Maxine Snow Dockery passed away peacefully at her home on May 28, 2018. She was the oldest child born to the late Connie Richard & Ella McCraw Snow in the Zephyr Community. She married her love, Clinton Dockery, on December 13, 1947 at the tender age of 18...
Dorsia "Dot" Vernon
May 27, 2018
Mrs. Dorsia “Dot” Leonard Vernon, 89, of Cana, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Central Continuing Care in Mt. Airy. She was born in Carroll County, VA October 3, 1928 to the late Benjamin Harrison and Dovia Ann King Leonard. Mrs. Vernon was never afraid of hard work. She worked in the family business, known as “Vernon Orchard” alongside...
Margaret Violet O'Neal
May 27, 2018
Mrs. Margaret “Violet” Edwards O’Neal, age 93, of Pfafftown, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Village Care of King. Mrs. O’Neal was born in Carroll County, on June 18, 1924, to John Thomas and Hassie Gwynn Edwards. She was a retired registered nurse. Surviving is a son and daughter-in-law, Paul O’Neal, Jr. and Lucy; grandchildren, Paul O’Neal III, and...
Tommy Joseph Swartz, Sr.
May 26, 2018
Mr. Tommy Joseph "T.J." Swartz, Sr. 29, of Mt. Airy passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 26, 2018 in Fancy Gap, VA. He was born in Surry County June 4, 1988 to Dale Robert Swartz. Sr. and Kathy Lynn Mickey Swartz. In addition to his parents, Mr. Swartz is survived by a daughter, Kiara Lynn Swartz; a son, Tommy Joseph Swartz,...
Elmer Avis Huff
May 25, 2018
Mr. Elmer Avis Huff, 87, of Greensboro, passed away Friday morning, May 25, 2018, at his home. Mr. Huff was born July 8, 1930, in Carroll County, VA, the younger of two children born to the late Walter Lee and Nancy Horton Huff. Avis served our country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict, and he retired from...
Kathryn Revere Walker
May 25, 2018
Mrs. Kathryn “Kathy” Revere Hudson Walker, age 59, of Stuart, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 25, 2018 after a prolonged illness. She was born in Danville, VA on March 16, 1959. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard “Dick” Dunkley Hudson; and special friend, J.L. Cockram. She was a lifelong member of Stuart United Methodist...
Betty Jean Pyles
May 23, 2018
Mrs. Betty Jean Sparger Pyles, 85, of Mt. Airy, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born in Surry County on May 28, 1932 to the late Irby and Winnie Grace Reynolds Sparger Wilson. Mrs. Pyles was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by...
Marine Jones
May 22, 2018
Mrs. Marine Cagle Jones, 89 of Cana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 22, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Jones was born in Carroll County on June 21, 1928 to the late Emma Susey Cagle. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed by all that knew her. ...
Bobby Dean Snow
May 22, 2018
Mr. Bobby Dean Snow, 65, of Dobson, passed away Tuesday night, May 22, 2018, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Snow was born November 4, 1952, in Surry County, one of four children born to the late Ottis J. and Bessie Elizabeth Fowler Snow. Bobby was a self-employed painter for many years and a member of the Christian faith. ...
Neonia Florine White
May 22, 2018
Miss Neonia Florine White, age 85 of Dobson, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born October 14, 1932 in Yadkin County to the late Hubert White and Cora Ellen White White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Mae White Nichols and...
Kathryn Ann Nolen
May 22, 2018
Mrs. Kathryn Nolen, age 61, of Fancy Gap, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. She was born October 4, 1956 to the late Leonard and Icy Hawks Vass. Mrs. Nolen had a life-long career as a registered nurse, was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and a faithful Christ-follower. Left to cherish her memories are her husband; Layton Nolen...
Carl Edward "Eddie" Simmons
May 21, 2018
Mr. Carl Edward “Eddie” Simmons, age 74, of Mt. Airy, went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2018. Mr. Simmons was born in Surry County on January 19, 1944, to the late Houston Leco and Ruth Belton Simmons. He was the retired former owner/operator of S&M Glass for the past 27 years. Mr. Simmons was a loving husband,...