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02/24/2026

Mrs. Mary “Inez” Beasley Badgett, age 81, of Mount Airy, NC went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, February 23, 2026. She was born in Surry County, April 10, 1944 to the late Calvin and Lillie Flippin Beasley.

Inez was a graduate of North Surry High School, class of 1962 and worked for Surry County Schools as a teachers assistant impacting the lives of many special needs students. She is remembered for her generosity, kindness and her Christian life was an example for us all to follow. She was a faithful member of Community Baptist Church.

Left to cherish her memory are daughters, Kimberly (Joey) Blackburn, Ashley (David) Fulk; grandchildren, Savannah Blackburn, Blake Fulk and fiancé Ellie Gallimore, Nolan Blackburn, Nathanael Fulk; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald (Jean) Badgett. Mrs. Badgett was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Lee “Mickey” Badgett; sisters, Peggy Isabell Beasley Marshall and Betty Lou Beasley Marshall.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Community Baptist Church with Pastor Brad Quesinberry officiating. The family will receive friends starting at 1PM until the service begins and burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery.

The Badgett family would like to express their gratitude to the congregation of Community Baptist Church for all the friendships, prayers, and love given to them. Also, a special thank you to the staff of Mountain Valley Hospice for the care and support given to Mrs. Badgett and the family during her illness. Flowers will be accepted and/or memorials may be given in memory of Inez to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, PO Box 325, Dobson, NC 27017.

02/24/2026

Mr. Bobby Ray Wilson, 90, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, February 21, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mr. Wilson was born November 17, 1935, in Surry County, the oldest of three sons born to the late Ruby Wilson Gravely. A dedicated and hardworking man, Bobby retired as plant manager of Perry Manufacturing after 45 years of faithful service. Even in retirement, Bobby’s strong work ethic continued, as he spent another 22 years working with T and K Enterprises. He was a faithful member of Mount Airy Wesleyan Church. Family was the heart of his world, and he deeply cherished the time spent with his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Gladys Hicks Wilson; a daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Frank Sheppard; a son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Dee Wilson; three grandsons, Bryce Wilson and his wife, Chelsea, Shay Wilson and his wife, Alyssa, and Brandon Sheppard and his girlfriend, Amelia York; three great-grandsons, Casen Wilson, Cohen Wilson, and Briggen Wilson; four stepgrandchildren, Kelly Carney and her husband, Brendan, Jason Horton and his wife, Susan, Ashley Johnson, and Brandi Sumner and her husband, Tommy; a brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Jeanette Gravely; a special sister-in-law, Linda Gravely; and two special nieces, Kathy Atkins and Carolyn Bauguess. In addition to his mother, Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brianna Wilson; and a brother, Franklin D. Gravely. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with the Rev. Jason Madison and the Rev. Richard Loman officiating. Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:30 until 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017.

02/24/2026

Mrs. Kathy Ann Howell Cruz, age 72 of Floyd, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 20, 1953 to Otis Howell and Shirley Mae Reynolds Perry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Russell Michael Cruz; one brother, Mike Perry; and step-father, Bob Perry.

She was the co-owner of Russell Cruz Tile company with her husband. She loved her work with the tile company, and enjoyed camping, gardening, fishing, and hunting. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Mrs. Cruz is survived by three sisters, Marsha Dalton (Eddie), Mary Perry, and Vera Thompson (Robert); three brothers, Wayne Howell (Lisa), Darrell Howell (Tammy), and Calvin Shortt (Sandra); four nieces, Kala Nikole Garner (Matt), Karla Tucker (Harley), Amber Bias (Darren), and Sarah Keith; five nephews, Jamison Howell, Austin Saunders (Kayla), Austin Howell, Josh Thompson (Brianna), Caleb Thompson, and many great nieces and nephews.

A Graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. in the Light Family Cemetery on Squirrel Spur Road, Meadows of Dan, Virginia with Pastor Angie Sowers officiating. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is handling arrangements, and online condolences may be made by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

02/23/2026

Rev. Frank Phillip Danley, age 76, of Ararat, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, February 20, 2026. Rev. Danley was born in Surry County, on April 18, 1949, to the late Ernest and Elsie Taylor Danley. He worked many years as owner/operator of Danley floor covering, but most of all he devoted his life to God and preaching the good word. He was a devoted and faithful member of Glorybound Baptist Church. Left to cherish Rev. Danley’s memories are his daughter, Shelby Scales and David Nelson; grandchildren and their spouses, Raleigh and Maria Scales, Phillip Danley and Penny Lineberry, Savannah and Jody Branch, Kendra and Austin Jenkins, Andrew and Brittany Wall, Natalie Danley, Madison and Jacob Freeman; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Rev. Danley was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Sylvia Jean Crotts Danley; son, Kevin Phillip Danley, Sr.; sister, Mary Danley Ho**er; brothers, James Danley, Junior Danley, Roger Danley, and infant brother. A funeral service for Rev. Danley will be held Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy, with the Rev. Charles Stevens, Rev. Jack Anderson and Rev. Larry Wall officiating. Burial will follow at New Beginnings Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 12:00 PM until time of the service. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice PO Box 325, Dobson, NC 27017. Moodys of Mount Airy is respectfully serving the Danley family.

02/23/2026

Brenda Anna Vass Pruitt
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02/23/2026

Robert James “Bob” Ingram, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Elkin, North Carolina.

Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, where his bravery and dedication were recognized with the Bronze Star and the Air Force Presidential Unit Citation. When asked about his service, he would humbly say, “I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Though he seldom spoke about his experiences in the Air Force, he deeply valued the camaraderie and connection he shared with fellow veterans.

A lifelong learner, Bob had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He could often be found researching new topics or reading—especially books about the Civil War, his favorite subject. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on puzzles and crafting with his beloved wife, Sandy.

Bob was preceded in death by his cherished wife, Sandy Ingram; his father, James Clary; and his mother, Bert Clary.

He is survived by his sisters, Linda Ingram and Paula (Jeff) Satterfield; his son, Gary Ingram; and his daughters, Yvonne (Doug) Hendrix, Robyne (Lauren) Ingram, Tracy (Todd) Reece, Teresa (Jaymie) Davis, and Donna (Scott) Holt.

He also leaves behind his adored grandchildren: Kate (Aaron) Davidson, Landon (Kylie) Parker, Emily (Chad) Bradford, Alex Reece, David Ingram, Maisey Ingram, Savannah Dubs, Norman Ingram, and Jasmine Ingram; as well as great-grandchildren Owen, EmmaKate, and Adeline Davidson; Drake and Eli Parker; Baker Bradford; Kaidance, James, Harper, and Layla Clayton.

And a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff at Pruitt Health for their care and kindness.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Moody-Davis Funeral Service in Dobson is serving the Ingram family.

02/22/2026

Ms. Wanda Lee Penley, age 66 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away peacefully at The Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina, on Thursday, February 19, 2026. She was born in Manassas, Virginia, on September 5, 1959, to the late Orville Bert Penley and Laura Sylvia Hutchens Sloan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jeffery Harris; two sisters, Jean Woodward and Kathy Green; one brother, Robert “Woody” Sloan; one niece, Cathy “Sook” Howard; and one nephew, Mac Green. Wanda was very creative and enjoyed painting, making arts and crafts, and writing. She will be remembered as a loving mother, adoring grandmother, caring sister, aunt, and friend.

Ms. Penley is survived by two daughters, Amy Penley and Catrina Harris, both of Stuart; five grandchildren, Lakyn Penley, Acya Hagen, Kiara Fuller, RaeK won Hagen, and Logan Hagen; four great-grandchildren, Jayden Penley, Onyx Penley, Lonnie Penley, and Loyalty Patterson; four siblings, Don Penley, Betty Roughton, Geneva Surrett, and Brenda Martin; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Joy Biggs, Moochie Carter, and Moose Biggs.

All services for Ms. Penley will be private. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is serving the family, and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Ms. Penley’s family would like to express their appreciation to Mountain Valley Hospice and to the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home for the extraordinary care given to their mother and family.

02/21/2026

After being separated for two years, Collette Chandler has been joyfully reunited with her husband of fifty years, Robert. While Robert was a reserved and private person, Collette never met someone without a smile on her face and the willingness to chat the day away.

Collette and Robert have left behind a large family–blood related and chosen--of siblings, niblings, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They were loved and will be greatly missed.

There will be no service, or funeral, as per their wishes. To honor them, simply raise a glass of whatever drink you'd like and remember them fondly or laugh at a good memory you may have been lucky enough to have had.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, donations may be made at P.O. Box 325, Dobson, NC 27017. Moody-Davis Funeral Service in Dobson, NC is serving the Chandler family.

02/21/2026

Mr. Roy Lee Cain, age 75, of King, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2026 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Mr. Cain was retired from RJR and was born on August 14, 1950 in Forsyth County to the late Arthur Powell Cain and the late Sadie Moore Cain. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Gail Gordon Cain. There will be no formal services at this time.

02/20/2026

Mr. Robert Wayne Mitchell Sr., 89, of Westfield, passed away at his home on Tuesday evening, February 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 4, 1937, in Stokes County to the late William Ransom “Will” Mitchell and Bertha Lou Hutchens Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell served in the U.S. Army in Germany from 1960 to 1963, after which he returned to his family land in the Collinstown community to become a to***co and cattle farmer. He was a faithful member of Collinstown Presbyterian Church. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 63 years, Anita Cochran Mitchell of the home; sons John (Sharon Bennett) Mitchell of Davidson and Robert (Jessie Tucker) Mitchell of Winston-Salem; daughter Julie (Jonathan) Slate of Westfield; grandchildren John William and Elizabeth Mitchell of Davidson, Jonah Slate (fiancee Bailey Jackson) of Winston-Salem, Jarrett Slate (girlfriend Abby Isom) of Lawsonville, Elsa Mitchell of Chapel Hill, and Truman, Fletcher, and Archer Mitchell of Winston-Salem; many nieces and nephews; and several other family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by two sisters, Sarah Lou Mitchell Rogers and Frances Ann Mitchell Frans; two brothers, James William “Bill” Mitchell and Jesse Thomas “Tom” Mitchell; and a beloved grandson, Matthew Gavin Mitchell. A service of worship and celebration will be held at Collinstown Presbyterian Church at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 21. The family will receive visitors afterward in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Collinstown Presbyterian Church, 2868 Collinstown Road, Westfield, NC 27053.

02/20/2026

Mrs. Jean Bottomley Amburn, age 92 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her home. Mrs. Amburn was born on June 23, 1933, in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Estel Floyd and Linnie Edwards Bottomley. Jean was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Surviving is her daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly Amburn Joyner and husband Kenneth; sons and daughter-in-law, Barry Amburn and wife Juno and Paul Amburn; a grandson, Daniel Amburn and wife Mary-Peyton; two great-grandchildren, Whitaker and Caroline Amburn; special friends, Margaret and Darrell Bondurant; her caregivers, Christine Mabe and Tammy Card; along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Amburn was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William Rawley Amburn; a sister, Lena Bottomley Bedsaul; and three brothers, Keith Bottomley, Clyde Bottomley, and Bobby Bottomley. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy with Dr. David Sparks officiating. Interment will follow in the Blue Ridge Chapel Church Cemetery in Galax, Virginia. The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Moody Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Maple Grove United Methodist Church, Senior Meals and Hardship Fund, 941 Maple Grove Church Road, Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030 or to Yokefellow Ministries, 461 North South Street, Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy has been entrusted with the arrangements.

02/19/2026

To know Van was to know compassion. He had a remarkable way of making people feel safe, heard, and understood. He was the person you called when life felt overwhelming—the one who could sit with you in your hardest moments and somehow make everything feel manageable again. He gave his love freely, his advice honestly, and his time without hesitation.

Van passed peacefully from this life on February 16th, 2026, at the age of 63.

He was born on August 2, 1962, in Ft. Belvoir, VA, to the late Lowell Thomas and Mary Jean Shrum Warner. Van was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at age nine and faithfully honored his covenants throughout his life. He served a full-time mission from 1983 to 1984 in the North Carolina Charlotte Mission, where he developed a lifelong love for the people and the work of the Lord. On March 13, 1985, he was sealed to his eternal companion, LaRae Lynn Lewis, in the Washington D.C. Temple. Together they built a Christ-centered home and were blessed with three children.

Throughout his life, Van served faithfully in many Church callings. He served as ward mission leader and in the Elders and High Priest Quorum presidencies. His favorite callings were in the Primary and the Young Men organizations. He magnified his callings with humility, diligence, and quiet strength. Van deeply loved the scriptures, and he bore testimony of his Savior, Jesus Christ, through word and deed.

Van attended Ricks College and most recently worked as a technician for Motorola Solutions, Inc. He embodied a strong work ethic, integrity, and willingness to serve those around him. Van lived life with humor and conviction. He would teasingly say that “It’s easier to seek forgiveness than ask permission,” or with a smile he would say, “I do what I want.” Beneath that humor was a heart that loved deeply and cared sincerely for others.

Van is survived by his beloved wife, LaRae; his children, Ashley & Bret Black, Bradley & Missy Warner, Michael & Elizabeth Warner, Joshua & Shavonne McClure, and Neil Squire; also five grandchildren, Jackson, Zola, and Henry Warner, Olivia and Bradley Black; brothers by choice, David & Kazzy Nutt, Shawn Jones, Paul & Silvia Head, Alejandro & Sonia Betances. Van was preceded in death by his parents Lowell “Tom” and Mary Jean Warner; brother, Jerrard Warner.

Though deeply missed, my father’s legacy of kindness, faith, strength, and unwavering love will live on in all who knew him.

“We deeply and sincerely appreciate your expressions of sympathy and the many acts of kindness shown to our family. Your prayers, love, and support have sustained us during this tender time. We find comfort and quiet peace in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, His plan of salvation and happiness, and His promise of eternal families. Because of Him, we know this separation is temporary, and we look forward to a joyful reunion.”

Van’s Celebration of Life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 162 Temple Ln., Mt. Airy, NC 27030, on February 21, 2026, at 2 PM, with the Bishop David W. Lewis officiating with visitation at 1 PM until time of the service. Following the service, Van will be laid to rest in the James Monroe Hiatt Memorial Cemetery on Westfield Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to James Monroe Hiatt Memorial Cemetery Fund PO Box 1443, Mount Airy, NC 27030 or Paypal: .

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