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Obituaries

Janice Short Epperson

Janice Short Epperson

Aug 12, 2023

 

Janice Leigh Short Epperson, beloved mom, mimi, wife, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on August 12, 2023, surrounded by her adoring family.

 

Jan was born in Surry County on June 11, 1957, to the late Coy Ulysses and Mildred Caudle Short. The baby of the family, she had her parents, siblings, cousins, aunts...

Douglas Lee Owens

Douglas Lee Owens

Aug 11, 2023

 

Mr. Douglas Lee Owens, age 20, of Stuart, Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 11, 2023, doing what he loved to do best with his brother and his friends. He was born in Eden, North Carolina on October 25, 2002, to Ronnie Lee Owens, Jr., and Jessica Renea Lawson Owens. He was preceded in death by his paternal...

John Randolph Turner

John Randolph Turner

Aug 11, 2023

 

        Mr. John Randolph Turner, age 72 of Roanoke, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Roanoke.  He was born in Danville on December 20, 1950.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Randolph Turner.  John had worked for the S.C.C. in the Bureau of Safety and Soundness for...

Lydia Lynn Roberson

Lydia Lynn Roberson

Aug 11, 2023

 

         Ms. Lydia Lynn Roberson, age 60 of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Rocky Mount Health and Rehab.  She was born in Patrick County on December 28, 1962, to the late Gilmer Roberson and Neville Handy Roberson.  Lydia’s hobbies included 4H in her youth and Color Guard while in high school. ...

Roger Dale Shook

Roger Dale Shook

Aug 11, 2023

 

        Mr. Roger Dale Shook, age 72 of Roanoke, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem.  He was born in Patrick County on May 7, 1951.  He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert Shook.  Roger had worked at Advance Auto in Roanoke for 37 ½ years.  He loved...

Danny Ray Hooker

Danny Ray Hooker

Aug 11, 2023

 

Mr. Danny Ray Hooker, 78, of Mt. Airy passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem.  Mr. Hooker was born in Surry County on August 6, 1945,  to the late Johnny “Edd” and Lillian Johnson Hooker.  He retired from Westinghouse and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church.  Danny was a...

Doris Renee Marshall

Doris Renee Marshall

Aug 11, 2023

 

Mrs. Doris Renee Marshall, age 60, of Ararat, Virginia passed away on Friday morning, August 11, 2023, at her home.  Ms. Marshall was born October 4, 1962, in Surry County to late Ray “ Bob” Marshall and Mildred Puckett Marshall.  Renee was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend.  She will be deeply missed by all that knew...

Devon Brandon Atkins

Devon Brandon Atkins

Aug 10, 2023

 

Mr. Devon Brandon Atkins, age 17, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was born August 28, 2005, in Forsyth County, to his parents, Derrick Brandon Atkins and Teresa Nichole Burcham Atkins. Devon was a loving and kind son that loved everyone. He also loved dirt bikes, racing and the Lord. In addition to his parents, left to...

John Timothy DePrisco, Sr.

John Timothy DePrisco, Sr.

Aug 10, 2023

Mr. John Timothy “Tim” DePrisco, Sr., 63, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday night, August 10, 2023, at Northern Regional Hospital.  Mr. DePrisco was born May 10, 1960, in Surry County, the son of the late Lura Nichols Brintle.  Tim was a self-employed plumber for many years.  He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John Timothy DePrisco, Jr. and...

Wade "Mousie" Cain

Wade "Mousie" Cain

Aug 10, 2023

 

 

Mr. Wade “Mousie” Cain, age 69 of Ararat Virginia, passed away on Thursday morning, August 10, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.  Mr. Cain was born October 1, 1953, in Surry County to the late Bernie Lee and Mary Jo Smith Cain.  Wade was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. ...

Michael Ray Wood

Michael Ray Wood

Aug 9, 2023

Mr. Michael “Mikey” Ray Wood, age 51, passed away on August 9, 2023, at his home in Meadows of Dan, Virginia. He was born in Martinsville, VA on November 16, 1971, to loving parents J. Michael Wood and Veda Horton Wood. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Martha Annie Wood; daughters, Michaela Dodson (Kevin) and...

Michael Gene Horton

Michael Gene Horton

Aug 8, 2023

Mr. Michael Gene Horton, 57, of Roanoke, VA, formerly of Lambsburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at his home.  Mr. Horton was born April 25, 1966, in Pulaski County, VA, one of four children born to the late Everet Coy and Barbara Jean McBride Horton.  Michael worked as an electric motor technician for many years.  He is survived...

Mary Lois Jessup

Mary Lois Jessup

Aug 8, 2023

 

Mrs. Mary Lois Nichols Jessup, 80, of Pilot Mountain passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  She was born in Davie County, on September 7, 1942, to the late Roy Nichols and Ruby Hodges Baker.  Mrs. Jessup was a loving mother and grandmother who will be dearly missed. ...

Leslie Rhianna Moore

Leslie Rhianna Moore

Aug 8, 2023

 

Miss Leslie Rhianna Moore passed away in the comfort of her home in Mount Airy, NC.  Leslie was born July 21, 2006, to Elizabeth Vogler and Sean Moore.  Leslie leaves behind two sisters, Katie and Marley Moore, who she loved dearly.  She also leaves behind many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, her best friend, and her pet fish. Many knew...

Charles Wade Martin

Charles Wade Martin

Aug 7, 2023

Mr. Charles Wade Martin, 81, of Mount Airy, passed away early Monday morning, August 7, 2023, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  Mr. Martin was born May 9, 1942, in Surry County, one of four children born to the late Glen Wise and Ruby Ethelene Hall Martin.  Charles served our country in the United States Army and was...

Glenn Edward Marshall

Glenn Edward Marshall

Aug 7, 2023

Mr. Glenn Marshall, age 83 of Ararat, Virginia, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at Galax Nursing and Rehab.  He was born on May 12, 1940, in Patrick County to the late Rev. Edward and Evelyn Peele Marshall.  Mr. Marshall was a dedicated Peach Orchard Farmer.  He loved to pick and carry on with everyone.  He loved fishing and...

Christopher Bryan Newman, Jr.

Christopher Bryan Newman, Jr.

Aug 5, 2023

 

Christopher Bryan Newman, Jr. came into our lives already wearing his angel wings on August 5, 2023.  He is the precious son of mommy and daddy, Megan Martin and Christopher Bryan Newman, Sr.  The baby brother to Bentley Eldridge, Elizabeth Martin, Emerald Newman and Isabella Newman.  Grandson to Amy Edwards and Jamey Snow, and Janice and Ricky Sechrist. Nephew...

Brandon Scott Moore

Brandon Scott Moore

Aug 5, 2023

 

Brandon Scott Moore, age 44, departed this life on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia. He was born in Patrick County, Virginia on December 26, 1978. Brandon graduated from Patrick County High School in 1996. He received an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from ECPI. Brandon trained and managed alongside his colleagues in the hospitality industry. Brandon was...

Sherman Eugene Thomas

Sherman Eugene Thomas

Aug 5, 2023

Mr. Sherman Eugene Thomas, age 81 of Stuart, Virginia passed away at his home on Saturday, August 5, 2023.  He was born in Henry County on October 8, 1941, to the late John Marshall Thomas and Mary Louise Kitzmiller Thomas.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Anna Caroline Clark; and two sisters, June...

Timothy Craig Johnson

Timothy Craig Johnson

Aug 4, 2023

 

Mr. Timothy Craig Johnson, age 62, of Mount Airy, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at his home.

Timothy was born January 9, 1961 in Stokes County to Osley and Vernice Rogers Johnson. Surviving are his wife, Marlyn Johnson; a sister, Cynthia Porterniece; a niece, Christina Jessup; two step-grandchildren; and a special grand-daughter, Alyvia. A memorial graveside service...

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