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Obituaries
Terry Wayne McGrady
May 17, 2023
Mr. Terry Wayne McGrady, age 60, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Left to cherish his memory are sons, Josh McGrady (Tara), Austin McGrady; grandchildren, Jennifer, and Mattie McGrady; brother, Clyde Collins; mother, Frances Epperson McGrady; special friend, William Johnson. Mr. McGrady was preceded in death...
Peggy Nancy Hiatt Dickerson
May 17, 2023
Mrs. Peggy Nancy Hiatt Dickerson, 92, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday morning, May 17, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Dickerson was born August 14, 1930, in Surry County, one of seven children born to the late Albert Maurice and Macie Alma Lassiter Hiatt. Peggy retired from Renfro Corporation after many years of...
Jennifer Lynne Brim
May 16, 2023
Mrs. Jennifer Lynne Nichols Brim age 68 of Mt. Airy NC unexpectedly passed away at home Tuesday May 16th, 2023. She was born November 9th, 1954 in Mt. Airy. She is survived by her husband, James Brim; mother and stepfather Shelva Hudson and Gary Hudson of Pilot Mtn. NC; and a sister and brother-in-law Tonya and Jay Mozeley of N....
Deborah Moser Stone
May 16, 2023
Mrs. Deborah Moser Stone, age 63 of Hillsville, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, Virginia. She was born in Surry County on November 4, 1959, to the late Lillian Louise Tilley and Ervin Moser. Mrs. Stone loved trips to the beach, puzzles, cats and movies. Above all else, she...
William Ray Caudle
May 16, 2023
Mr. William Ray “Bill” Caudle, 88, of Mount Airy, passed away Tuesday evening, May 16, 2023, at his home. Mr. Caudle was born October 15, 1934, in Surry County, to the late William Raynor and Lillian Beatrice Wagoner Caudle. Bill served our country in the United States Air Force from 1954 until 1957, and he later worked as an engineer...
Shane Edward Frederick Gilbert
May 16, 2023
Mr. Shane Edward Frederick Gilbert, age 51 of Meadows of Dan, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on February 17, 1972 to the late Dennis Edward Gilbert, and his mother Inez Duveen Hurley Toney. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Frederick Hurley; paternal grandparents, Fred...
Braelynn Dawn Dudley
May 15, 2023
Braelynn Dawn Dudley, 9 days old (May 6, 2023 – May 15, 2023) was born too perfect for this world and is now back with our heavenly father. Braelynn is survived by her parents, Eric Dudley and Brianna Barnette; maternal grandparents, Jennifer and Randy Price; paternal grandparents, Robin and Ronald Dudley; maternal great-grandparents, Marie and Phillip Gordon; uncle, Tanner...
Doris Hylton Drake
May 15, 2023
Doris Hylton Drake of Stuart, Virginia finished her earthly life at her home on May 15, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the homeplace of Claude and Era Hylton, 1240 Morrison School Road, Stuart, Virginia. Her celebration of life will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Don Shelor officiating. Burial...
Libby Mozelle (Inman) Willard
May 15, 2023
Mrs. Libby Mozelle Inman Willard, age 82 of Pinnacle, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Willard was born March 28, 1941, in Stokes County to the late Ethel Brinkley Inman. Libby was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her. ...
Helen Louise Draughn Inman
May 14, 2023
Mrs. Helen Louise Draughn Inman, age 94, of Elkin passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. She was born June 29, 1928, in Surry County, to the late Claude Draughn Sr., and the late Oma Key Draughn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence...
Robbie Jean Eychaner
May 14, 2023
Mrs. Robbie Jean Bocock Blackburn Eychaner, age 77 of Patrick Springs, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her home. She was born in Patrick County on November 9, 1945, to the late Henry Letcher Bocock and Bessie Odessa Ratcliff Bocock. In addition to her parents, Robbie Jean was preceded in death by her first husband, David Harold Blackburn; her second...
Willie Junior Martin
May 14, 2023
Mr. Willie Junior Martin, 78, of Cana, VA, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born February 18, 1945, in Carroll County, VA, to the late Willie Andrew and Flora Mae Hawks Martin. Mr. Martin retired from Cross Creek Apparel. He is survived by a daughter, Amy L. Martin;...
Earl Thomas "Tom" Balkum, II
May 13, 2023
Mr. Earl Thomas “Tom” Balkum, II, age 72, of Ararat, NC passed away Saturday evening May 13, 2023, at Northern Regional Hospital. He was born June 21, 1950, in Champaign, IL to the late Earl Thomas Balkum and Marion Hall Balkum. He and his wife Carol owned several textile companies throughout the years. Mr. Balkum is survived by his...
Deborah Joan (Needham) Key
May 13, 2023
Deborah Joan Needham Key, age 73 of Mount Airy, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Northern Regional Hospital. Ms. Key was born on September 10, 1949, in Surry County, to the late Paul and Martha Davis Needham. Deborah was a devoted and loving mother to her two sons. She lost her eldest son Gabriel Wayne Key on June...
Myra Harrell
May 12, 2023
Mrs. Myra Harrell, age 70, of Mount Airy, passed away on Friday morning May 12, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on July 1, 1952, to the late Von Byerly and Raynell Warner Stilley. Myra worked for the Department of Social Services until she retired. She was a humble person who loved...
Roy Landford Utt
May 11, 2023
Mr. Roy Landford Utt, age 88, of Mount Airy, NC passed away at the State Employees Credit Union Hospice Home in Yadkinville, NC on May 11, 2023. Roy was born to Claude Lee & Emma Frances Mathis Utt. Roy was married to Sally Ann Simmons Utt, they were married 57 years until Sally passed in 2014. Roy was of...
Eva Dell "Sister" Jarrett
May 10, 2023
Eva Dell "Sister" Ring Jarrett, age 101, of King, NC, passed away on May 10, 2023, at the home of her granddaughter in Lawsonville, NC. Eva was born on March 13, 1922, in Castlewood, Virginia to the late Robert Walter Ring and Anna Kate Litton Ring.
Eva began her career working for the Army Air Forces during World War II,...
Daniel Patrick Terry
May 10, 2023
Mr. Daniel Patrick Terry, 44, of Mt. Airy passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his home. He was born in Forsyth County on July 21, 1978, to the late Burton Eugene and Pearlie Darlene Holt Terry. Mr. Terry was a loving father and brother who will be dearly missed by his family and many friends. He is survived...
Billy Jackson Massey
May 10, 2023
Mr. Billy Jackson Massey, age 57, of Stuart, Virginia finished his earthly race on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his home. He was born in Martinsville, Virginia on May 9, 1966, and was preceded in death by his father, Paul Clarence Massey, and his brother, Steven Grady Massey. Billy was a loving husband, son, brother, dad, and...
Sherman Young Tompkins
May 10, 2023
Mr. Sherman Young Tompkins, 87, of Lowgap, passed away Wednesday night, May 10, 2023, at his home. Mr. Tompkins was born March 1, 1936, in Alleghany County, the son of the late Young Haywood and Rachel Lou Hankins Tompkins. Sherman retired from Woodruff’s Evergreens after many years of service. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Hattie Galyean...
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