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Obituaries

Janet Lynn Riggs Carpenter

Janet Lynn Riggs Carpenter

Jun 7, 2023

Mrs. Janet Lynn “Jan” Riggs Carpenter, 65, of Mount Airy, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 7, 2023, at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Mrs. Carpenter was born September 14, 1957, in Surry County, one of three daughters born to the late Bobby Lee and Dorothy Franklin Johnson Riggs.  Jan worked as an inspector at Spencer’s Inc. for many...

Roger Lee Nunn

Roger Lee Nunn

Jun 7, 2023

 

 

Mr. Roger Lee Nunn, age 76 of Stuart, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. Mr. Nunn was born on February 8, 1947, in Patrick County to the late Walter Lee and Elsie Pack Nunn.  Roger was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend.  He...

Russell Odele Smith

Russell Odele Smith

Jun 6, 2023

Mr. Russell Odele Smith, 77, of Ararat, VA, passed away Tuesday morning, June 6, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro.  Mr. Smith was born June 29, 1945, in Patrick County, VA, to the late J.D. and Ellie Mae Young Smith.  Russell retired as an outdoor activity guide from Primland Golf and Spa Resort.  He is survived by a daughter,...

Sharon Elizabeth (Short) Thomas

Sharon Elizabeth (Short) Thomas

Jun 6, 2023

Ms. Sharon Elizabeth Short Thomas, age 69 of King, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Ms. Thomas was born on November 24, 1953, in Surry County to the late George and Bessie Sutphin Short.  Sharon was a loving mother, nanny, sister, and friend.  She will be deeply missed by all that...

Jimmy Dean Quesinberry

Jimmy Dean Quesinberry

Jun 6, 2023

Mr. Jimmy Dean Quesinberry, age 68, of Dobson, NC passed away on June 6, 2023. He was born in Surry County, on February 22, 1955, to the late Rupert Ray Quesinberry and the late Ida Mae Hutson Quesinberry. Jimmy, or more lovingly known as Papa Dean, was someone who loved sharing the great outdoors with friends and family. In addition...

Nancy Marshall Garner

Nancy Marshall Garner

Jun 5, 2023

 

Nancy Marshall Garner, 84 of Eden, North Carolina went to meet her Lord and Savior as she passed away peacefully on June 5, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.  Nancy was born on September 3, 1938, in Mount Airy, North Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, Vernon Garner and Bobby Hooker; her sons, Steven Hooker...

Barbara Daphine Shelton Macey

Barbara Daphine Shelton Macey

Jun 5, 2023

Barbara Daphine Shelton Macey, age 92 of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 5, 2023.  Barbara was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who will be missed by all that knew and loved her.  Barbara was born on March 29, 1931, in Surry County to the late George Lee and Celestine Vernon Shelton.  Barbara loved vegetable gardening...

James Thomas "Jimmy" Hancock

James Thomas "Jimmy" Hancock

Jun 4, 2023

 

Mr. James Thomas “Jimmy” Hancock, age 86, of Bassett, Virginia left this earthly life on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at SOVAH Hospital of Martinsville. He was born in Patrick County on December 18, 1936, to the late Thomas Crawley Hancock and the late Mary Catherine Brim Hancock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one...

Larry Dale Utt Sr.

Larry Dale Utt Sr.

Jun 4, 2023

Mr. Larry Dale Utt Sr., age 73, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at AnMed in Anderson, South Carolina.  He was born in Surry County on February 25, 1950, to the late Ed, and Evelyn Tate Utt.  Larry co-owned and operated J&L Floor Covering before retiring. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and father-in-law who...

Steven Charles Marsh

Steven Charles Marsh

Jun 3, 2023

 

Steven "Steve" Charles Marsh, 36, passed away on June 3rd, 2023. He was born in Surry County on August 4th, 1986. Steven was kind-hearted, full of life, and never met a stranger. He had a bold personality and an incredible sense of humor. He was known for his wild stories, always followed with a signature Steven smirk. Steven is...

Monica Lea Donathan Inscore

Monica Lea Donathan Inscore

Jun 3, 2023

Monica Lea Donathan Inscore of 12 Oaks, Mount Airy, gained her angel wings Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, after a short battle with Leukemia.  Monica was a 1979 graduate of Mount Airy High School and attended Surry Community College.  Monica was known for her beautiful personality and many years as a hostess for Ray’s Starlite.  In addition, Monica was a talented...

Vicky Williams

Vicky Williams

Jun 2, 2023

 

Ms. Vicky Williams, age 70, of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2023, at her home. She was born in Surry County, October 11, 1952, the daughter of Dolly Flippin Williams and the late Glenn Williams. She was a graduate of East Surry High School and Guilford Technical Community College . Vicky retired from working as...

Elder Huey Lacy Gates

Elder Huey Lacy Gates

Jun 2, 2023

 

Elder Huey “Lacy” Gates, age 85, went home to be with the lord, June 2, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, in Dobson. Mr. Gates, known to many as Lacy, was born January 1, 1938, to the late Clisba and Lillian Gates.  Mr. Gates is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Catherine Gates of...

David Lee Griffin

David Lee Griffin

Jun 1, 2023

 

We are sad to announce the passing of David Lee Griffin of Stuart, Virginia. David died at the age of 73 years old on June 1, 2023. David suffered a massive heart attack doing what he loved, working on his old home place.David was preceded in death by his Father (Alvis Griffin), his Mother (Nannie Biggs) and his grandson...

Cathy Lynn Thomas Huffman

Cathy Lynn Thomas Huffman

Jun 1, 2023

A faithful wife of 40 years, a loving mom, a precious grandma, a sweet friend, a devoted sister, a wonderful daughter, and a devout Christian, Cathy Lynn Thomas Huffman, 64, of Mount Airy, stepped into her heavenly home on Thursday afternoon, June 1, 2023, from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem.  Mrs. Huffman was born April 14, 1959, in...

April Althea (Ashburn) Atkins

April Althea (Ashburn) Atkins

Jun 1, 2023

 

Mrs. April Althea Ashburn Atkins, age 65, of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her family.  Mrs. Atkins was born on May 29, 1958, in Wake County, North Carolina to the late Lugene Wilson and Peggy Rosetta Watts Ashburn.  April was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and...

Carole June Leftwich Holder

Carole June Leftwich Holder

Jun 1, 2023

Mrs. Carole June Leftwich Holder, age 78, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  She was born in Surry County on January 26, 1945 to the late Garland Leftwich, and the late Agnes Leonard Leftwich Shelton.  Mrs. Holder was a member of Shelton Church of the Brethren. ...

Holly Doreen Carlson Behm

Holly Doreen Carlson Behm

Jun 1, 2023

 

Mrs. Holly Doreen Carlson Behm, age 76, of Germanton, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at her home.  She was born in Rockville Center, New York on December 27, 1946 to the late Edward Carlson and Doris Ethel Force.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will surely be missed by all who knew her. ...

Linda (Pike) Stanley Hill

Linda (Pike) Stanley Hill

May 31, 2023

 

Ms. Linda Pike Stanley Hill, age 74 of Winston-Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, May 31, 2023, at her home in Winston-Salem, surrounded by her loving family.  Linda was born on February 12, 1949, to the late George Washington and Pearl Bonnie Childress Pike.  She graduated from Surry Central High School and then received...

David France

David France

May 30, 2023

 

 

Mr. Cecil David France, age 60, of Mount Airy, passed away on Tuesday evening May 30, 2023.  He was born in Guilford County on January 15, 1963, the only child of the late Cecil D. France and Goldie Hassell King France.  He loved talking to family and friends and really anybody, he had never meet a stranger.  David...

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