Jun 18, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Odom, 74 of Mount Airy, went to be with his Lord and Savior from his residence on Tuesday June 18, 2024. He was born in Miami, FL on July 24, 1949, to the late Walter and Bertha May Ellery Odom. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Shelli Lynne Brown Odom; 2 sons and a daughter-in-law,...

Jun 18, 2024

Mrs. Beverly Denise Hutchens Bennett, 67, of Pinnacle, her faith became sight Tuesday night, June 18, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Bennett was born March 29, 1957,in Surry County to the late Herbert and Annie Beck Hutchens. Denise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She was a faithful member of Bear...

Jun 18, 2024

Mrs. Tonda Brooks Tyndall, 57 passed on June 18, 2024, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina after a courageous battle with cancer. Tonda was born in Elkin, North Carolina and grew up in Dobson. She graduated from Surry Central High School, then attended Surry Community College, and then later graduated from ASU with a degree...

Jun 18, 2024

 Ms. Toni Deborah York Eldridge, age 74, of Dobson, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. She was born in Surry County, May 26, 1950, the daughter of the late Thomas Arthur and Coble Stanley York. Ms. Eldridge graduated from Mount Airy High School in 1968 and retired from Surry Community...

Jun 18, 2024

Mrs. Gladys May Monk Cleary, age 83, of King, passed aways at her home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. She was born in Boston Massachusetts on May 9, 1941 to the late Herbert Henry and Ida Marie Seymour Monk. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew her. Left to cherish...

Jun 18, 2024

Mr. Gary Joe Simmons, age 81, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Mr. Simmons was born February 15, 1943, to the late James Gary and Pattie Hart Simmons. Mr. Simmons was a great man of God and worked many years as a project manager for RJ Reynolds....

Jun 17, 2024

Raymond Mitchell Dancy passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2024. He was born on March 21, 1958, in Marion, Virginia to Quentin Paul Dancy and Mabel Blevins Dancy. He was married on August 9, 1980, to Vera Branch Dancy and they were blessed with three children: Virgina Dancy, (36) of Richmond, Virginia; Aaron Dancy (34) of Morehead City, NC; and...

Jun 17, 2024

Mr. Johnathan Lee Cagle, age 45, passed away Monday night, June 17, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Mr. Cagle was born on March 18, 1979, to Charles Ray Cagle and the late Litha Melinda Jones Cagle in Galax, Virginia. He fought many battles of his own, which he tirelessly tried to overcome, but ultimately lost. Mr. Cagle...

Jun 17, 2024

Mr. Ralph Ernest Hall, age 64, of Cana, Virginia, passed away at his residence on June 17, 2024. He was born in Montgomery County, Virginia on August 13, 1959, to the late Joseph Wayne and Hattie Mae Easter Hall. Mr. Hall was a man of many traits; he was best known for repairing small engines. He is survived by his...

Jun 17, 2024

Gaye McKeithan, a beacon of warmth and kindness, passed away on June 17, 2024, in her hometown of Mount Airy, NC. Born to Carl and Ester Wilcox on October 8, 1948, Gaye's life was a tapestry of love, motherhood, and adventure. She grew up the youngest of four siblings. Even as a child, she was bright, full of love, and...

Jun 15, 2024

Mr. Barry Eugene “Hopper” Harless, 68, of Lowgap, North Carolina passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024. Born March 12, 1956, in Tazwell County Virginia, to the late Eugene Benson and Gracie Thomas Harless. Hopper was a proud veteran and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. After his honorable discharge from the Army, Hopper obtained...

Jun 15, 2024

Jun 14, 2024

Mrs. Judith “Judy” Ann Walker McBride, age 84 of Mount Airy, passed away on Friday evening June 14, 2024, at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. McBride was born in Beckley, WV on February 1, 1940, to the late Maymalene Morgan Walker. She retired from the textile industry and was a faithful member of Flat...

Jun 14, 2024

Mrs. Laura Marie Edwards Doby, age 84, of Dobson, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, at The Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born August 14, 1939, in Carroll County, VA, to the late John Madison “Matt” Edwards, and the late Ethel Odessa Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jun 14, 2024

Mr. Gregg Henderson Martin, 75, of Mount Airy, passed away Friday evening, June 14, 2024, at his home. Mr. Martin was born May 20, 1949, in Surry County, the younger of two sons born to the late Leon Henderson and Emma Eliza Eller Martin. Gregg was reared in Jonesville and graduated from Jonesville High School in 1967. Following his graduation,...

Jun 12, 2024

Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Edward Rippey, age 68 of Cana, Virginia passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his home. Mr. Rippey was born on December 26, 1955, in Grayson County to the late John Raymond and Catherine Boyd Rippey. Tommy was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Surviving is his sons and daughters-in-law, Cody Rippey and wife...

Jun 12, 2024

Mr. Ralph Eugene Hunt, age 91, of Spencer, Virginia traded this earthly life for his heavenly reward on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart. He was born in Bassett, Virginia on May 3, 1933, to the late Melvin Hunt and Katherine Clifton Hunt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...