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Obituaries

James Fitzgerald Angell

James Fitzgerald Angell

Feb 10, 2024





Mr. James Fitzgerald Angell, age 58, of State Road , NC, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2024 at his residence.   James was born May 10, 1965, in Davie County to the late Rufus Angell and the late Stella Brown Angell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Novak and a grandson,...

Gilmer Warren Blackburn

Gilmer Warren Blackburn

Feb 10, 2024

Gilmer Warren Blackburn

October 14, 1939 February 10, 2024

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, churchman, avid reader, scholar, educator, leader, administrator, writer, and community volunteer has gone before us after a courageous battle with bile duct cancer.

Gilmer was born the sixth child of Rufus and Hettie Calloway Blackburn on a horse farm outside Mount Airy, North Carolina. He is preceded in death...

Jimmie Clayton Combs Jr.

Jimmie Clayton Combs Jr.

Feb 10, 2024

Mr. Jimmie Clayton Combs Jr., age 72, of Dobson, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at The Greens at Spruce Pine in Spruce Pine NC. He was born November 20, 1951, in Surry County, to the late Jimmie Clayton Combs Sr. and the late Ruth Ellen Garris Combs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Gladiona Holyfield Payne

Gladiona Holyfield Payne

Feb 10, 2024

Mrs. Gladiona Holyfield Payne, age 90, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. She was born July 21, 1933, in Surry County, to the late John Holyfield and the late Eula Cave Holyfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard Martin Payne; her son, Michael Martin...

Carrie Isabel France Hill

Carrie Isabel France Hill

Feb 9, 2024

On the morning of February 9th 2024, God peacefully and quietly called Sister Carrie Hill to her heavenly home.   Sister Carrie was born on July 17, 1924 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to the late Joseph and Ida France.  She attended school in Mount Airy and Patrick County, Virginia.  She was united in holy matrimony to the late George...

Rev. Lester Ray Bryant

Rev. Lester Ray Bryant

Feb 9, 2024

Rev. Lester Ray Bryant, age 90 of Mount Airy, passed at his home surrounded by his loving family on February 9, 2024.  He was born April 14, 1933, to the late Jack and Annie Bryant.   Rev. Bryant was a faithful pastor of Ivy Green Baptist Church for many years, he was a great role model within the community, and...

Jerry Lee Hill

Jerry Lee Hill

Feb 9, 2024

        Mr. Jerry Lee Hill, age 73 of Westfield, NC, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC.  He was born in Stokes County, NC on February 26, 1950, to the late James Alvin Hill and Virginia Gray Hill.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Roger...

Clyde William "Glenn" Bowman

Clyde William "Glenn" Bowman

Feb 9, 2024

Mr. Clyde William “Glenn” Bowman, age 77 of Mount Airy, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Friday morning at Hugh Chatham Health surrounded by his family.  Mr. Bowman was born August 18, 1946, in Stokes County to the late Frank Akers and Elise Lankford Bowman.  Glenn was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.  He was...

Richard "Ricky" Cleveland Haynes

Richard "Ricky" Cleveland Haynes

Feb 8, 2024

 Richard "Ricky" Cleveland Haynes, born July 19th, 1949, in Surry County, peacefully passed on February 8th, 2024, into the arms of our Heavenly Father. He was the son of the late Woodrow and Virgie Haynes. Ricky was a devoted husband to Elizabeth "Anne" Haynes, father to his three daughters, as well as his son Richie Haynes and his wife Penny...

Joyce Juanita Freeman Couch

Joyce Juanita Freeman Couch

Feb 7, 2024

Ms. Joyce Juanita Freeman Couch, age 66, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wilkesboro. She was born July 21, 1957, in Surry County, to the late Walter Franklin Freeman and the late Mary Frances Cave Freeman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Dr. Edwin Lewis Barnes

Dr. Edwin Lewis Barnes

Feb 7, 2024

Edwin L. “Ed” Barnes, 86, of Winston-Salem, died Wednesday morning, February 7, 2024.  Ed was born July 24, 1937, in Roseboro, and was the son of Rufus Edwin Barnes and Annie Mae Lewis Barnes.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Norris Barnes; two sisters, Doris Fincannon and Jo Ann Horne; and two...

Tammy Lynn Hodges

Tammy Lynn Hodges

Feb 7, 2024

Mrs. Tammy Lynn Hodges, age 53, of Pilot Mountain passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at her home.  She was born on May 2, 1970 in Surry County.  Mrs. Hodges worked at Advance Auto in Dobson where she was a general manager in training. she loved her Advance family.  She also loved her Boxer Club Friends, and especially loved...

Master Chief John Robert Pierson

Master Chief John Robert Pierson

Feb 7, 2024

Master Chief John Robert Pierson, age 87 of Mount Airy, passed away early Wednesday morning February 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on March 1, 1936, in Fulton County, NY to the late Benjamin John Pierson and Gertrude Trevette Pierson.  Master Chief retired from the US Navy after 33 years of serving our...

Kathy Diane Morton

Kathy Diane Morton

Feb 6, 2024

Mrs. Kathy Diane Vanhoy Morton, age 66, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.  She was born on June 25, 1957 in Forsyth County to the late Annie Louise Desern Hill.   She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew her.   Left to cherish her memory are...

Myra Williams Heath

Myra Williams Heath

Feb 5, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Myra W. Heath, aged 85, on February 5, 2024. Born on May 4, 1938, in Lawsonville, NC, she lived a life marked by kindness, compassion, and spirituality.

She was a member of High Point Baptist Church and a lifelong advocate for animals. She provided sanctuary and healing to those harmed...

Tonya Jane Culler

Tonya Jane Culler

Feb 5, 2024

Mrs. Tonya Jane Travis Culler, 47, of King, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024, at her home.   She was born in Catawba County on February 5, 1977, to Edward Allen and Laura Sue Matthew Travis.  Mrs. Culler was a Science Teacher at Greensboro Early College High School, formerly a teacher at South Stokes High School.  In addition to her...

Dorothy Marie Suggs Hyatt

Dorothy Marie Suggs Hyatt

Feb 5, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Marie Suggs Hyatt, age 90, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Monday, February, 5, 2024 at Grayson Creek Assisted Living.  She was born on December 9, 1933 in Rowan County to the late Bennie and Frances Walker Suggs.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew her.  Left to...

Shelby N. Smith

Shelby N. Smith

Feb 5, 2024

Mrs. Shelby N. Smith, 83, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday morning, February 5, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  Mrs. Smith was born March 11, 1940, in Surry County, the daughter of the late C.G. Nichols and Mary Lou Newgent.  Shelby retired from Spencer’s Inc. after 30 years of service.  As a young person, she made a profession...

Allen Flippin

Allen Flippin

Feb 4, 2024

Dwight “Allen” Flippin, 59, of Claudville, VA, passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2024. Allen was born on March 28, 1964, the youngest of four children, to the late Robert Clyde and Beulah “Boots” Allen Flippin. Allen grew up in the close community of Asbury, NC, where he was blessed to be surrounded and loved by his aunts, uncles, and...

Garry Wayne Weddle

Garry Wayne Weddle

Feb 4, 2024

 Mr. Garry Wayne Weddle went home to Jesus on Sunday, February 4th, 2024. He was born on August 22, 1948 to the late Wayne Lester Weddle and Helen Nixon Weddle. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Phil Weddle, and Jerry Weddle. Garry was a well-known and beloved resident at Surry Community Health Center...

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