Mary Fielder

Mary Fielder

Sep 28, 2017

Mary Fielder died suddenly in her home on Thursday, September 28th. She was 73 years young. Mary was a beloved friend and a lover of animals. She will be greatly missed. At her request there will be no public service. A small intimate memorial service of special friends will be held at the home of J. C. and Linda Short....

James Thomas Hooker

James Thomas Hooker

Sep 28, 2017

Mr. James Thomas “Tommy” Hooker, age 75, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson on Thursday, September 28, 2017 surrounded by his loving and faithful family. Mr. Hooker was born in Surry County on December 12, 1941 to the late Will and Grace Simmons Hooker. He was a retired assistant superintendent...

Mr. Kenneth Byron Crouse, Sr

Mr. Kenneth Byron Crouse, Sr

Sep 27, 2017

Mr. Kenneth Byron Crouse, Sr. age 63, of Stuart, Virginia passed away at Northern Hospital of Surry on Wednesday September 27, 2017. He was born in Hemingway, South Carolina on September 13, 1954 to the late Thomas Jefferson Crouse, Sr. and Eugenia Lucille Silver Crouse. Kenneth honorably served in the U. S. Navy. He was a member of New...

Mrs. Jo Anne Shackelford Shelton

Mrs. Jo Anne Shackelford Shelton

Sep 27, 2017

Mrs. Jo Anne Shackelford Shelton, 85, of Winston Salem passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at her home. She was born in Surry County on January 6, 1932 to the late John Jackson and Cora King Shackelford. Mrs. Shelton was a retired C N A and was of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Debonne...

Mr. Johnny Wayne Jarrell Jr

Mr. Johnny Wayne Jarrell Jr

Sep 26, 2017

Mr. Johnny Wayne Jarrell, Jr., 35 of Mount Airy, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at his home. He was born March 14, 1982 to the late Rita Easter Jarrell and Johnny Wayne Jarrell Sr. In addition to his father, Mr. Jarrell’s is survived by his wife Samantha Parker Jarrell and his beloved dog Molly. A funeral service will...

Mr. Johnnie Lynwood Goodson

Mr. Johnnie Lynwood Goodson

Sep 26, 2017

Mr. Johnnie Lynwood Goodson, age 83, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday September 26, 2017 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. Mr. Goodson was born in Carroll County on February 18, 1934 to the late Tomas Bud Goodson and Elsie Smith Goodson. He is survived by his daughter, Debby Marie Goodson; two sisters, Patsy Barringer and Anna O’Neal Snow; several nieces...

Mr. Michael Wayne Hensley

Mr. Michael Wayne Hensley

Sep 25, 2017

Mr. Michael Wayne Hensley, age 73, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017, at the Woltz Hospice Home. Mr. Hensley was born in Warwick County, VA on December 16, 1943, to the late Luther Franklin and Mary Sutphin Hensley. He served our country in the United States Air Force, was the former owner/operator of Friendly Heating and Cooling...

Mrs. Margaret Delaine Martin Pendleton

Mrs. Margaret Delaine Martin Pendleton

Sep 24, 2017

Mrs. Margaret Delaine Martin Pendleton, age 88 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 at her niece Amy Pendleton’s home. She was born in Patrick County on March 25, 1929 to the late Andy J. and Gladys Clark Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Waitman J. Pendleton; two brothers, Akers...

William Watts Boyd

William Watts Boyd

Sep 23, 2017

Mr. William Watts Boyd, 81, of Mount Airy, passed from this life on Saturday, September 23, 2017. He was born June 6, 1936, in Winston-Salem. William was adopted at birth by Thomas and Agnes Peterson Boyd. From his father, he learned the value of hard work and how to “fix” almost anything. Later in his life, his mother-in-law said, “Bill...

Mr. Mark Todd McGhee

Mr. Mark Todd McGhee

Sep 23, 2017

Mr. Mark Todd McGhee, 54, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy. Mr. McGhee was born in Forsyth County on July 13, 1963 to the late Chester Owen McGhee and Peggy Coe McGhee. Mr. McGhee retired from Cross Creek Apparel after many years of dedicated service. Left to cherish his memory...

​Mr. Thomas Gary “Tomcat” Conner

​Mr. Thomas Gary “Tomcat” Conner

Sep 22, 2017

Mr. Thomas Gary “Tomcat” Conner, age 63 of Stuart, Virginia passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at The Blue Ridge Therapy Connection. He was born in Patrick County on August 5, 1954. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lyle Conner; paternal grandparents, Ellis Conner and Nannie Ruth Hylton Conner; and maternal grandparents, Benjamin Williams and Annie Hall...

Mr. Michael Wayne Cain

Mr. Michael Wayne Cain

Sep 21, 2017

Mr. Michael Wayne Cain, 46, of Mt. Airy, husband of Melinda Cain, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Galax, VA on July 31, 1971 to Barbara Jane O’Neal Cain and LeRoy Wayne Cain. In addition to his wife, Melinda and his parents, Mr. Cain is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Mary...

Mr. Jimmy Daniel Griner

Mr. Jimmy Daniel Griner

Sep 21, 2017

Mr. Jimmy Daniel Griner, age 71, of Dobson, NC passed away at his home on Thursday September 21, 2017. He was born in Forsyth Co. on July 9, 1946 to the late Dan and Pearl Frances Hemmings Griner. in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Ellen Griner. Surviving are one son Billy Griner,...

Mr. Arlen Conrad Kilen

Mr. Arlen Conrad Kilen

Sep 20, 2017

Mr. Arlen Conrad Kilen, 81, was called home to be with our Lord on September 20, 2017. Born July 11, 1936 to the late Peter and Julia Sanderson Kilen in Windom, MN. During his high school years Arlen was very active in FFA (Future Farmers of America). He won many awards for the animals he showed and for judging. After...

Jimmy Lee McCraw

Jimmy Lee McCraw

Sep 20, 2017

Mr. Jimmy Lee McCraw, 59, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday night, September 20, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. McCraw was born January 10, 1958, in Forsyth County, one of four children born to Arless Harper and Kathleen Smith McCraw. Jimmy was reared in the Pipers Gap community and graduated from North Surry...

Mr. Gary Ellis Kirkman

Mr. Gary Ellis Kirkman

Sep 20, 2017

Mr. Gary Ellis Kirkman, age 63, of Ararat, VA, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at his home. Mr. Kirkman was born in Surry County on November 17, 1953, to Madeline Pruitt Kirkman and the late Ellis Kirkman. He worked for Structural Steel of Carolina and was a loving husband, father, and new grandfather who will be dearly missed by...

​Mr. Tommy Lee Leftwich

​Mr. Tommy Lee Leftwich

Sep 19, 2017

Mr. Tommy Lee Leftwich, 51, formerly of Mt. Airy passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in Durham, NC. He was born in Surry County on January 26, 1966 to Pansy Miller Leftwich and the late Haskel Johnny Leftwich. In addition to his mother, Mr. Leftwich is survived by the mother of his children, Mary Cook; a daughter, Stacee Leftwich; sons,...

Mr. Bill Lovill Shaw

Mr. Bill Lovill Shaw

Sep 19, 2017

Mr. Bill Lovill Shaw, 85, of Mt. Airy, widow of Shelby Jean Berrier Shaw, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. He was born in Surry County on March 25, 1932 to the late Conrad and Maddie Barker Shaw. He was a member of True Vine Baptist Church. In addition to his parents...

Mrs. Margie May Wolfe Davis

Mrs. Margie May Wolfe Davis

Sep 18, 2017

Mrs. Margie May Wolfe Davis, 94, of Mount Airy, went to be with her Lord and Savior from her home on Monday, September 18, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Surry County on May 27, 1923 to the late Christopher William Wolfe and Bertie McCann Wolfe. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, and...

Mr. David Terrell Haynes

Mr. David Terrell Haynes

Sep 18, 2017

Mr. David Terrell Haynes, age 57, of Dobson passed away on September 18, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Yadkin County, NC on October 22, 1959 to the late Davis Monroe Haynes and the late Peggy Terrell Haynes. David was very passionate about the community. He was quick to give and offer a helping hand to anyone...