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Obituaries

Bernie Lee Dollarhite

Bernie Lee Dollarhite

Jan 27, 2023

 

         Mr. Bernie Lee Dollarhite, age 89 of Stuart, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart.  He was born on November 7, 1933, in Prince Edward County, NC to the late William Jefferson Dollarhite and Sara Norma Vipperman Dollarhite.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Daniel "Dan" R. Williams

Daniel "Dan" R. Williams

Jan 27, 2023

 

 

Mr. Daniel R. Williams, 88, of Galax, VA, passed away at Waddell Nursing Center, Friday, January 27, 2023.  He was born in Alleghany County, June 11, 1934, to the late Richard Alonzo and Ida Cecil Lowe Williams.  Mr. Williams bravely served in the U.S. Army from 1957 until 1959 and continued to express his patriotism by joining the...

Betty Sue Lawless Handy

Betty Sue Lawless Handy

Jan 26, 2023

 

Mrs. “Betty Sue” Lawless Handy, age 86 of Stuart, Virginia passed at her home with family by her side. She was born in Patrick County on January 26, 1937, to the late Otis and Gertie Shelton Lawless; In addition to her parents, Mrs. Handy was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Gilmer Handy; a son, Charles Robert Handy;...

Sarah Lou (Mitchell) Rogers

Sarah Lou (Mitchell) Rogers

Jan 26, 2023

Ms. Sarah Lou Mitchell Rogers, 83, of the Collinstown Community in Stokes County, passed away early Thursday morning, January 26, 2023, at Northern Regional Hospital.

Sarah Lou was born September 27, 1939, in Collinstown to the late Will and Bertha Lou Hutchens Mitchell.

Working alongside her husband, Junior, they raised tobacco and cattle on the family farm.  She was also...

Amilio Fernando Arellano-Ledezma

Amilio Fernando Arellano-Ledezma

Jan 25, 2023

 

Baby Amilio Fernando Arellano-Ledezma, 5-day  old precious son of Kora Ledezma and Fernando Arellano-Ramiez, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist.  Baby Arellano-Ledezma is also survived by his brother, Mateo Martinez-Ledezma; grandparents, Kellie Ledezma, Jesse Ledezma, Maribel Arellano; aunts, Kaveri Ledezma, Kerstyn Ledezma, Jennifer Arellano and Kimberly Campos.  No formal services are being planned.  Online...

William Watson Joyce, Jr.

William Watson Joyce, Jr.

Jan 25, 2023

 

Mr. William Watson “Buddy” Joyce, Jr., age 86 of Spencer, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.  He was born in Ridgeway, Virginia on August 22, 1936, to the late William Watson Joyce Sr. and the late Lucy Kallam Joyce....

Helen Joyce High

Helen Joyce High

Jan 24, 2023

 

Mrs. Helen Joyce Wright High, age 85, of Dobson, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center, in Winston-Salem, NC.  She was born in Anson County on March 3, 1937, to the late Fred Thomas Wright and the late Ollie Elizabeth Short Wright.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy...

Jeanette (Wright) Smith

Jeanette (Wright) Smith

Jan 24, 2023

Jeannette Wright Smith (Pinnacle, NC) born September 12, 1943, to Troy and Alene Abbott Wright, passed away on January 24, 2023 at the Kate B. Reynolds’s Hospice Home and entered her eternal home in heaven.  Jeannette enjoyed the blessings in life of being a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many. Her co-workers appreciated her...

James Alva Hunter

James Alva Hunter

Jan 24, 2023

 

Mr. James Alva Hunter, 84, of Mt. Airy passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his sons home surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Hunter was born in Surry County on April 2, 1938, to the late Lester and Annie Mae Mills Hunter.  He retired from Century Link after many years of employment.  Mr. Hunter proudly served our country...

Mary Madison Smith Cox

Mary Madison Smith Cox

Jan 23, 2023

 

Mrs. Mary Madison Smith Cox, 100, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Monday night January 23, 2023.  She was born in Surry County on October 3, 1922, to the late Zachary Madison Smith and Katie Lee Spaugh Smith.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.  She loved sailing, reading, needlework, and watching...

Lois Faye Atkins Christian

Lois Faye Atkins Christian

Jan 23, 2023

Mrs. Lois Faye Atkins Christian, 79, of Westfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday night, January 23, 2023.  Mrs. Christian was born April 22, 1943, in Surry County, one of ten children born to the late Harley and Callie Mae Haymore Atkins.  Lois used her creativity and talents to bless others throughout her life.  She...

John Aaron Lankford

John Aaron Lankford

Jan 23, 2023

 

         Mr. John Aaron Lankford, age 47 of Claudville, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at his home.  He was born in Patrick County on July 27, 1975, to the late John Robert Lankford, Jr., and Cathy Spencer Lankford.  Aaron loved lineman work and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

         Surviving are two sons,...

Franklin Edwards

Franklin Edwards

Jan 23, 2023

Mr. Franklin D. Edwards, age 77, of Lambsburg, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, at his home.  He was born on April 29, 1945, in Carroll County to the late Gilbert and Maude Golding Edwards.  Left to cherish his memory are his children, Brian Edwards (Vanessa), John Edwards, Edward Franklin Edwards, Chance Edwards, Charlotte Utt (Brandon); grandchildren, Yasenia Edwards,...

Hilda Ann Creed Nichols

Hilda Ann Creed Nichols

Jan 23, 2023

Mrs. Hilda Ann Creed Nichols, 80, of Mount Airy, passed away early Monday morning, January 23, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mrs. Nichols was born May 17, 1942, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Johnny Lindsay and Betty Moser Creed.  She retired as a cosmetologist after many years of service and was...

Randall Wayne Butner, Sr.

Randall Wayne Butner, Sr.

Jan 22, 2023

 

Mr. Randall Wayne Butner, Sr., 81, of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday morning January 22, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem surrounded by his loving and supportive family.  He was born May 9, 1941, in Forsyth County to the late Bynum Henry Butner, Sr. and Sula Elizabeth Rierson Butner.  He was one of eleven children.  He was...

Wade Guy Johnson

Wade Guy Johnson

Jan 22, 2023

 

 

Mr. Wade Guy Johnson, 93, of Mt. Airy, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Surry County, January 29, 1929, to the late John Frank and Olevia Hemmings Johnson.  Mr. Johnson was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.  He was a well-known farmer throughout the community, working in tobacco and...

Gregory Allen Lester

Gregory Allen Lester

Jan 22, 2023

 

Mr. Gregory Allen Lester, 59, of Mt. Airy passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  He was born in Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana on April 26, 1963, to the late Jess Lester and Priscilla England Howard.  Mr. Lester was self-employed landscaper.  He is survived by his friend, Randy Watson; brothers...

Robert Lee Meinecke, Jr.

Robert Lee Meinecke, Jr.

Jan 22, 2023

Mr. Robert Lee “Bob” Meinecke, Jr., 75, of Lowgap, passed away Sunday morning, January 22, 2023, at his home.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Meinecke, Sr. and Maria Elisabeth Poth Meinecke; his first wife, Cheryl Kee Meinecke; a son, Christopher John Meinecke; and a daughter, Jennifer Meinecke.  He leaves behind his wife, Judy Walker Meinecke;...

Edward "Moe" D. Branch

Edward "Moe" D. Branch

Jan 21, 2023

 

        Mr. Edward D. “Moe” Branch, age 70 of Dugspur, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023.  He was born in Martinsville on December 22, 1952, to the late William Branch and Betty Mae Felts Branch.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry, and David Branch.  Moe loved riding motorcycles,...

Lisa Woods Grona

Lisa Woods Grona

Jan 21, 2023

Mrs. Lisa Woods Grona, age 56 of Ridgeway, Virginia gained her angel wings on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home.  She was born in Patrick County on March 12, 1966, to the late Johnnie Reece Woods and Frances Marie Coleman Woods.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son,...

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