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Obituaries

Franklin "Buck" Delano Hall

Franklin "Buck" Delano Hall

Dec 6, 2023

Mr. Franklin “Buck” Delano Hall, age 83 of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation Center.  He was born in Surry County on September 30, 1940, to the late Hubert and Etta Mae Faw Hall.  Mr. Hall proudly served our country and retired from the United States Army.  He served two tours in...

Rita Faye McMillon Bowman

Rita Faye McMillon Bowman

Dec 6, 2023

 

Mrs. Rita Faye McMillon Bowman, age 83 of Claudville, VA, passed away Wednesday evening December 6, 2023, at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection of Stuart, VA.  She was born March 16, 1940, in Guilford County to the late John Thomas McMillon and Dorothy Elizabeth Bullington McMillon.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, a fantastic cook, and was a member of...

Roy Junior Rucker

Roy Junior Rucker

Dec 6, 2023

Elder Roy Junior Rucker, age 73 of Stuart, Virginia went to be with the Lord at his home on the morning of December 6, 2023.  He was born in Patrick County on May 2, 1950.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Ida Virginia Rucker; and one sister, Margaret Pauline Rucker.

“No eulogy necessary! Glory be to God! I...

Charles Anthony Jones

Charles Anthony Jones

Dec 5, 2023

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Anthony Jones, age 58 of Dobson, passed away unexpectedly on December 5. 2023, at his home.  Mr. Jones was born on June 12, 1965, in Robeson County, North Carolina to Dolores Branch Jones and the late Charles Wesley Jones, Jr.  Chuck was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who devoted his life to The...

Janet Andrews Nichols

Janet Andrews Nichols

Dec 5, 2023

Mrs. Janet Andrews Nichols, 86, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.  She was born April 26, 1937, to the late Emory Edwin Andrews and Lucille Rose Andrews.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Warren Cecil Nichols; and her twin sister, Janice Rose Andrews.

 

Janet graduated...

George William Hiatt

George William Hiatt

Dec 4, 2023

Mr. George William Hiatt, 92, of Memphis, TN, passed away Monday afternoon, December 4, 2023.  Mr. Hiatt was born January 5, 1931, in Surry County, NC, one of eleven children born to the late Ashby and Maude Ella Belton Hiatt.  George joined the United States Air Force in 1949, serving in Germany and France.  He met his wife, Nita Sue,...

Lee Douglas Woods

Lee Douglas Woods

Dec 4, 2023

Mr. Lee Douglas “Doug” Woods, age 74 of Cana, VA, passed away at his home Monday December 4, 2023.  He was born July 27, 1949, in Carroll County to the late Emmett Woods and Etta Bell Edwards Woods. He was a true Christian, a man who loved everybody.  He will surely be missed by all who knew him.  Left to...

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...

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