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Obituaries

Larry Jordan Davidson

Larry Jordan Davidson

Feb 8, 2023

 

Mr. Larry Jordan Davidson, age 74 of Cooleemee, North Carolina passed away at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Davidson was born in Carroll County, Virginia on March 1, 1948 to the late James Jordan and Clara “Lucille” Cain Davidson.  Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.  He is survived by a son and...

Karen Lynn Sumner

Karen Lynn Sumner

Feb 7, 2023

 

Mrs. Karen Lynn Hardy Sumner, 66, of Mt. Airy, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  She was born in Surry County on April 6, 1956, to the late Charlie Wayne and Lou Nell Kallam Hardy.  Mrs. Sumner retired from the town of Pilot Mountain.  She was a loving wife,...

Dennis Michael Smith

Dennis Michael Smith

Feb 6, 2023

 

Mr. Dennis Michael Smith, age 75, of Lowgap, NC, passed away Monday morning February 6, 2023, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy, NC.  He was born April 19, 1947, in Surry County, one of three boys to the late Jasper Thomas Smith and Helen Elizabeth Isaacs Smith.  Mr. Smith was retired from the DOT as a machine operator...

James "Dale" Dalton

James "Dale" Dalton

Feb 6, 2023

Mr. James “Dale” Dalton, age 56 of Patrick Springs, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at SOVAH Hospital of Martinsville.  He was born in Lexington, Virginia on April 22, 1966, to the late Thomas Haley Dalton and Virginia Esther Wagoner Dalton.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Dalton was preceded in death by a brother, Stevie “P.L.” Dalton. Dale was...

Norma Jean Edmonds

Norma Jean Edmonds

Feb 5, 2023

 

 

Mrs. Norma Jean Edmonds, 83, of Mt. Airy, passed away at Northern Regional Hospital, Sunday, February 5, 2023.  She was born in Surry County, June 17, 1939, to the late Elbert R. and Georgia Viola Hundley Cooke. Mrs. Edmonds was a loving mother and grandmother, aunt, and friend.  She devoted her life to her family, her church, and...

Douglas Gray Harrell

Douglas Gray Harrell

Feb 4, 2023

 

Mr. Douglas Gray Harrell, 74, of Mt. Airy passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Surry Community Health and Rehabilitation in Mt. Airy.  He was born in Forsyth County on April 19, 1948, to the late Leo and Marie Cobbler Harrell.  Mr. Harrell proudly served our country in the United States Army.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather,...

Dillard Clayton Nester

Dillard Clayton Nester

Feb 4, 2023

Mr. Dillard Clayton Nester, age 77, of Ararat, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Nester was born in Patrick County, Virginia on January 15, 1946, to the late Elvin Clayton and Lettie Collins Nester.  Dillard proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He was a loving husband,...

Julia Ann Collins Ward

Julia Ann Collins Ward

Feb 3, 2023

Mrs. Julia Ann Collins Ward, 79, of Mount Airy, passed away Friday night, February 3, 2023, at Central Continuing Care.  Mrs. Ward was born May 19, 1943, in Patrick County, VA, the daughter of the late Fred Landress and Julia Annice Epperson Collins.  Julia Ann spent her early career working at the family’s restaurant, The Claudville Café.  When her daughters...

Lorene Moore Mahone

Lorene Moore Mahone

Feb 3, 2023

 

Ms. Lorene Moore Mahone, age 85, of Dobson, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Hugh Chatham memorial Hospital. She was born May 4, 1937, in Surry County North Carolina. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Carol Davis of Lexington NC; and her friends at Dunmore plantation. Visitation will be Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 10:00 AM...

Donald Ray McKinney

Donald Ray McKinney

Feb 3, 2023

 

 

Mr. Donald Ray McKinney, 77, of Mt. Airy, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center, Friday, February 3, 2023.  He was born in Surry County, March 1, 1945, to the late Grover and Mabel Carlen McKinney.  Mr. McKinney was a loving husband, brother, and uncle.  He bravely served in the U.S. Army.  He retired from Surry County Sheriff’s Department...

Jeffrey (Jeff) Lane Inscore

Jeffrey (Jeff) Lane Inscore

Feb 3, 2023

 

Mr. Jeffrey (Jeff) Lane Inscore, age 66, of Midland, NC passed away at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle, NC on February 3, 2023. Mr. Inscore was born in Surry County, October 25, 1956, the son of the late Clyde and Lettie Reynolds Inscore. He was a graduate of East Surry High School and Surry Community College and was...

David Lee "Chub" Gilley

David Lee "Chub" Gilley

Feb 3, 2023

 

Mr. David Lee “Chub” Gilley, age 73, of Mount Airy, passed away on Friday February 3, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was born December 8, 1949, in Surry County to the late Curry Lee Gilley and Mildred Reeves Brown Gilley.  He was retired from Westinghouse after 37 years of service.  Chub loved classic cars and...

Melvin Martin Miles

Melvin Martin Miles

Feb 3, 2023

Melvin Martin Miles, 80, of Mt. Airy, NC, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023, at Village Care of King in King, NC.  He was born in Alleghany County, NC, on January 25, 1943, to the late Will & Mae Royall Miles.  Melvin was a retired High School & Community College Teacher.  He spent the majority of his retirement years pursuing...

Billy Wright

Billy Wright

Feb 2, 2023

 

Mr. Billy Wright, age 63, born June 2, 1959 in Rockingham County, NC died February 2, 2023 at Dunmore Plantation in Dobson, NC, after an extended illness.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Wright; brother, Jerry Wright and his wife Charlotte; foster mother, Bessie Moore; foster brothers, Winifred, Fred, Ed, Jessie and James Moore. Surviving are...

Nelda Faye (Goins) Bowman

Nelda Faye (Goins) Bowman

Feb 2, 2023

Mrs. Nelda Faye Goins Bowman, age 72, , of Mt. Airy, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at High Point Medical Center.  She was born in Patrick County on November 16, 1950, to the late Willie and Ethel Goins.  Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 40 years, James Bowman; niece, Kathy Gwyn (Gray); great nieces, Jennifer...

Susan Elizabeth Folger

Susan Elizabeth Folger

Feb 2, 2023

 

Miss Susan Elizabeth Folger, 58, of Mt. Airy, passed away at her home, Thursday, February 2, 2023.  She was born in Forsyth County, August 9, 1964, to the late Charles Lee and Ethel McCann Folger.  Miss Folger is survived by her sisters, Mary Summerlin, Jane Folger, and Sarah Hauser; her brother Lee and Ruth Folger; her much loved nieces...

Carvey Lee Tatum

Carvey Lee Tatum

Feb 2, 2023

 

          Mr. Carvey Lee Tatum, age 64, of Stuart, Virginia departed this earthly life on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was born in Patrick County on February 24, 1958, to the late Charles Hughes Tatum and the late Ruth Elzene Turner Tatum. In addition to his parents, Carvey was preceded in...

Frankie Belcher Brammer

Frankie Belcher Brammer

Feb 2, 2023

 

       Mrs. Frankie Belcher Brammer, age 93 of Woolwine, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart.  She was born in Patrick County on May 19, 1929, to the late Joseph Edgar Belcher and Vera DeHart Belcher.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell...

Timmy Wayne Ayers

Timmy Wayne Ayers

Feb 1, 2023

 

Mr. Timmy Wayne Ayers, 40, of Mt. Airy, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Wednesday, February 1, 2023.  He was born in Forsyth County, May  28, 1982, to Ellis Junior and Linda Sue Smith Ayers.  Timmy was a caring husband, father, son, brother, and friend.  He cherished his family and friends and enjoyed life to its fullest.  Timmy had...

Margaret Elizabeth Dowdy

Margaret Elizabeth Dowdy

Feb 1, 2023

 

Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Bowman Dowdy, 91, of Mount Airy passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Mrs. Dowdy was born in Patrick County, Virginia on November 9, 1931, to the late Dewey Lee and Martha Ann Hall Bowman.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be missed by...

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