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Obituaries

Carroll Joseph Greer

Carroll Joseph Greer

Dec 4, 2023

Mr. Carroll Joseph Greer, age 78 of Bassett, Virginia, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023, at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital in Rocky Mount. 

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Raena Foley Greer; two sons, David and Andy; two grandchildren, Ethan and Abigail; a brother, Perry; Buford’s wife, Cammie; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

He was preceded...

Clarence A. Smith

Clarence A. Smith

Dec 4, 2023

Mr. Clarence A. “Wedley” Smith, 83, of Mount Airy, embarked on his next journey on Monday morning, December 4, 2023, from the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, with family by his side.  Mr. Smith was born November 7, 1940, in Carroll County, VA, one of thirteen children born to the late Carl and Flora Elizabeth Boyd Smith.  Clarence retired...

Denny Ray Collins

Denny Ray Collins

Dec 3, 2023

 

Mr. Denny Ray Collins, age 77 of Pilot Mountain, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his home.  Mr. Collins was born in Surry County on July 9, 1946, to the late George Randall and Lilla Dove Marion Collins.  Dennis proudly serviced his country in the United States Army.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother,...

Alfred Lee Kegley

Alfred Lee Kegley

Dec 3, 2023

 

Mr. Alfred Lee Kegley, age 87 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Hillsville Rehab and Healthcare Center.  He was born in Cripple Creek, VA on June 19, 1936, to the late Burlie Kegley and Mary Sexton Kegley.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Lee Ann Dowell.  Mr....

Robert "Bob" Franklin Banks

Robert "Bob" Franklin Banks

Dec 3, 2023

 

Mr. Robert Franklin “Bob” Banks, age 93, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. Mr. Banks was born in Surry County, November 8, 1930, the son of the late Clarence Robert and Dolly Campbell Banks. He was a self-employed contractor and a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. Mr. Banks was...

Carol Jean Payne Coalson

Carol Jean Payne Coalson

Dec 2, 2023

 

Mrs. Carol Jean Payne Coalson, 83, of Mt. Airy passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy.  She was born in Surry County on June 27, 1940, to the late Jack and Eveleyn Willard Payne.  Mrs. Coalson was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be dearly missed.  She is survived by...

William Noel Vaught, Sr.

William Noel Vaught, Sr.

Dec 1, 2023

 

Mr. William “Bill” Noel Vaught, Sr., 79, of Mount Airy, passed away Friday afternoon December 1, 2023, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was born in Raleigh County, West Virginia on July 27, 1944, to the late Marvin Lee and Mary Adams Vaught.  Mr. Vaught retired from Wachovia Bank in Winston Salem and was a member...

Ronnie Paige Newman

Ronnie Paige Newman

Dec 1, 2023

 

        Mr. Ronnie Paige Newman, age 74 of Stuart, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Blue Ridge Therapy Connection.  He was born in Patrick County on June 30, 1949, to the late Henry Camden Newman and Manie Lucille Hill Newman Gammons.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal...

Nancy Lou Hayes

Nancy Lou Hayes

Dec 1, 2023

 

 

Mrs. Nancy Lou Hayes, age 93, of Mount Airy, passed away in the early morning hours, Friday, December 1,  2023, at Surry Community Health and Rehab with her loving family by her side.  Nancy was born August 25, 1930, to the late Carl and Eva Jones.  Mrs. Hayes was a well-known spiritual woman with a strong faith in...

Iris Nelly Bryant

Iris Nelly Bryant

Nov 30, 2023

 

Mrs. Iris Nelly Bryant, age 79, died peacefully at The Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Mrs. Bryant was born on December 21, 1943 in Claudville, VA to William Samuel Goins and Nellie Willard Goins. She attended Blue Ridge High School. She worked many years at Proctor Silex and retired from...

Buddy Norman Gallimore

Buddy Norman Gallimore

Nov 30, 2023

 

Mr. Buddy Norman Gallimore, age 86, of Mt. Airy, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home.  He was born in Carroll County, Virginia, on January 27, 1937, to the late Norman Estel Gallimore and the late Lizzie Mae Melton Gallimore.  Mr. Gallimore managed the radio station in Dobson for several...

Clyde Russell "Pete" Perry

Clyde Russell "Pete" Perry

Nov 30, 2023

Mr. Clyde Russell “Pete” Perry, age 81 of Stuart, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his home.  He was born in Floyd County on June 29, 1942 to the late Christopher Clyde Perry and Mildred “Mim” Bonniline Hall Perry.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Perry was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Wayne Perry; two brothers-in-law, Lonza...

Arnold Ray "Runt" Goins, Sr.

Arnold Ray "Runt" Goins, Sr.

Nov 30, 2023

 

Mr. Arnold Ray “Runt” Goins, Sr. age 85, of Mount Airy, passed away November 30, 2023, at Northern Regional Hospital.  Arnold was born June 15, 1938, to the late Claude Lee and Sallie Bet Goins.  Mr. Goins was profoundly known within the community for his good spirits and expertise in working on small engines, as he owned/operated Goins Small...

Robert Arlie Allen

Robert Arlie Allen

Nov 29, 2023

 

 

Mr. Robert Arlie Allen, age 83 of Mount Airy, formerly of Conway, South Carolina passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Allen was born on October 7, 1940, in Davidson County, North Carolina to the late Robert Lee and Clara Mae Essick Allen.  Robert was a faithful member of...

Myrtle Mae Shinault Wright

Myrtle Mae Shinault Wright

Nov 29, 2023

Mrs. Myrtle “Mae” Shinault Wright, age 84, of Dobson, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at her daughter, Beverly Johnson’s home. She was born in Surry County, on August 21, 1939, to the late Oscar Marvin Shinault, and the late Esther Whitt Shinault. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, a homemaker, a cook who “made...

Ruth Dunbar Hawks

Ruth Dunbar Hawks

Nov 29, 2023

 

Mrs. Ruth Dunbar Hawks, 84, of Mt. Airy passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  She was born in Surry County on October 23, 1939, to the late Elmer James and Gladys Ellen Slate Dunbar.  Mrs. Hawks retired as Contracting Agent of Mt. Airy License Plate Agency, and a member...

John Alfred Mount

John Alfred Mount

Nov 28, 2023

Mr. John Alfred Mount, age 87 of Mount Airy, passed away during the morning hours of Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born June 20, 1936, in Sedgwick County, Kansas to the late Mary Dooley and John Elmer Mount.  Mr. Mount was a veteran of both the United States Navy...

Teddy Ray Doss

Teddy Ray Doss

Nov 28, 2023

 

Mr. Teddy Ray Doss, age 75, of Stuart, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at his home. He was born on December 31, 1947, to the late Coy Lester and Emma Odell Doss.

 

Teddy was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He was a quiet-natured man who enjoyed working, spending time with his family, and attending...

Beatrice Chaney Kirkman

Beatrice Chaney Kirkman

Nov 28, 2023

Mrs. Beatrice Chaney Kirkman, age 102 of Mount Airy passed away earlier Tuesday morning, November 28, 2023, at Twelve Oaks Retirement Facility in Mount Airy.  Mrs. Kirkman was born August 25, 1921, in Patrick County, Virginia to the late Edward and Daisy Dunkley Chaney.  Beatrice was the oldest member of New Venture Baptist Church where she attended as long as...

Donald Ray Hylton

Donald Ray Hylton

Nov 27, 2023

 

      Mr. Donald Ray Hylton, age 87 of Stuart, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Blue Ridge Therapy Connection.  He was born in Henry County on July 26, 1936, to the late James Emmett Hylton and Pearlie May Ingram Hylton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters,...

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