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Obituaries

Martha Jean Stanley Lawson

Martha Jean Stanley Lawson

Dec 31, 2022

 

Mrs. Martha Jean Stanley Lawson, age 63, of Mount Airy, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at her home. She was born October 26, 1959, in Surry County, to the late Dosie Ellis Stanley and the late Virgie Ethel Hutchens Stanley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Stanley.

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William "Willie" Lane Turner

William "Willie" Lane Turner

Dec 31, 2022

 

             Mr. William “Willie” Lane Turner, age 46 of Woolwine, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at his home.  He was born in Patrick County on February 21, 1976.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Kathleen Thomas Turner.  Willie graduated from Patrick County High School in 1994.  He loved watching football...

John Earl Weddle

John Earl Weddle

Dec 30, 2022

 

Mr. John Earl Weddle, 91, of Mount Airy, passed away on Friday December 30, 2022, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  He was born on September 16, 1931, in Floyd County to the late Lonnie Vivian Weddle and Hannah Rittie Dickerson Weddle.  John was a faithful member of Central United Methodist Church and was retired from Spencer’s...

Frances Ann Joyce

Frances Ann Joyce

Dec 30, 2022

 

Ms. Frances Ann Joyce, age 75, of Pinnacle, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Surry County on January 23, 1947, to the late Radford and Viola Hicks.  She is survived by her daughter’s, Robin Vickers, Tonya and husband Dean Lawson, one son, Timothy Goins.  She is also...

Donald Ray Smith

Donald Ray Smith

Dec 30, 2022

 

Mr. Donald Ray Smith, 76, of Mt. Airy passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born in Surry County on May 17, 1946.  He retired from Surry County Landfill after many years of service.  Mr. Smith was a quiet man that loved his family.  He is survived by...

Doris Johnson Dickens

Doris Johnson Dickens

Dec 30, 2022

 

Mrs. Doris Johnson Dickens, “Mama Dorise”, of Lowgap, NC passed away peacefully early Friday morning, December 30, 2022, at the age of 99. She was born February 19, 1923, to the late Elmer Johnson and Mamie Marie Thompson Johnson. Doris was a lovingly devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who was a strong, supportive motherly figure in...

Elsie Irene Pedigo

Elsie Irene Pedigo

Dec 29, 2022

 

Ms. Elsie Irene Pedigo, 88, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Rose Tara Assisted Care in King, NC.  She was born December 3, 1934, in Patrick County, Virginia to the late Joseph Letcher and Bessie Noah Pedigo.  She was retired from Forsyth County as a mail room supervisor and was of the Presbyterian Faith.  Ms....

Carolyn "Jill" Barr

Carolyn "Jill" Barr

Dec 28, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn “Jill” Laughridge Barr, 86, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Barr was born January 31, 1936, in Surry County, to the late Charles “Vernon” and Mary “Grace” Hiatt Laughridge.  Jill was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who will be dearly missed.  Before retirement, she was...

Charles William "Bill" Bailey

Charles William "Bill" Bailey

Dec 28, 2022

Mr. Charles William “Bill” Bailey, age 81 of Stuart, Virginia passed away in the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center on December 28, 2022.  He was born in Draper, North Carolina on May 3, 1941, to the late Powell Ray Bailey and Lois Vest Bailey.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers.   Bill faithfully served...

Clara Jean Harrell

Clara Jean Harrell

Dec 28, 2022

Ms. Clara Jean Harrell, 79, of Ararat, VA, passed away at her home on Wednesday afternoon December 28, 2022, with her children at her bedside.  She was born March 10, 1943, to the late Earnest Porter Harrell, Sr. and Bertha Virginia Stroupe Harrell.  Clara retired as a licensed practical nurse and was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  Left...

Connie Leftwich (Chaney) Hensley

Connie Leftwich (Chaney) Hensley

Dec 28, 2022

Mrs. Connie Marie Leftwich Chaney Hensley, age 96, of Mount Airy passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Hensley was born on November 25, 1926, in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Jackson P. and Ollie Jones Leftwich.  Connie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, and...

Lester Ogle

Lester Ogle

Dec 28, 2022

 

Mr. Lester Ogle age 92 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows in Laurel Fork, VA where he was for rehab therapy.  Mr. Ogle was born in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Norm and Ida Guynn Ogle. Mr. Ogle was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend. ...

Ricky Dale Bruner

Ricky Dale Bruner

Dec 28, 2022

 

Mr. Ricky Dale Bruner, age 71, of Ararat NC, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born June 1, 1951, in Surry County, to the late Lacy Bruner and the late Maxi Hester Cummings Bruner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Norma Jean Taylor; and his brothers,...

Rev. George Junior Jones

Rev. George Junior Jones

Dec 27, 2022

Rev. George Junior Jones, age 74, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at his home.  He was born on December 8, 1948, in Surry County to the late George and Lela Atkins Jones.  Mr. Jones was retired from Bassett Furniture.  Left to cherish his memory are daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Butch Holder; sisters, and brothers-in-law,...

Leonard Wayne Brown

Leonard Wayne Brown

Dec 27, 2022

 

Mr. Leonard Wayne Brown, age 75, of Dobson, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He was born May 9, 1947, in Surry County, to the late Daniel Rudy Brown and the late Versie Noah Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Frances Holder and Helen Holder. 

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Sharon Kay Morris

Sharon Kay Morris

Dec 27, 2022

 

Ms. Sharon Kay Morris, 66, of Ararat, VA, passed away at her home Tuesday, December 27, 2022.  She was born in Cleveland, OH, October 30, 1956, to the late Clarence and Ethel Nolan Sutton.  Ms. Morris was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and wonderful friend.  She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Ronnie Dale Morris; sons and a...

Harry Spencer Brintle

Harry Spencer Brintle

Dec 26, 2022

Mr. Harry Spencer Brintle, 72, of Mount Airy, passed away early Monday morning, December 26, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.  Mr. Brintle was born January 3, 1950, in Surry County, the son of the late Jacob Spencer Brintle and Betty Marie Atkins Brintle.  Harry retired from Surry-Yadkin Electric Membership Corporation after 42 years of service.  He is survived...

Verle Dean Evans

Verle Dean Evans

Dec 25, 2022



Mr. Verle Dean Evans, 89, of Boonville, passed away Sunday morning, December 25th, at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Evans in 2019. A veteran of the Korean War, he is survived by his sons-Terry, Mark, and Marlon; grandsons- Josh and Jordan Evans, and a great-grandson- Kavy Evans; two brothers, Rayford and Bill Evans....

Toni Leigh Marshall Nester

Toni Leigh Marshall Nester

Dec 25, 2022

 

Toni Leigh “Peanut” Nester passed away peacefully at home Christmas morning with her loving mama by her side.

 

Toni was born September 30, 1959, to Elzie Glen “Bootie” Marshall and Launia Hawks at Lewis Gale Hospital in Roanoke, VA.

 

She was preceded in death by her daddy, Bootie Marshall; paternal grandparents, Daniel Mervin and Ethel Hooker Marshall...

Gregory Thomas Briley

Gregory Thomas Briley

Dec 24, 2022

 

Gregory Thomas Briley, 62 of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2022, in Anderson, SC while helping coordinate the restoration of power to families in advance of Christmas Day.

 

Born on April 24, 1960, in Fayetteville, NC to Geraldine White Briley (Nana) and the late Thomas Watson Briley (Papa Tom), Greg lived his life...

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