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Ms. Brittany Michelle Nance, 35 of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday evening April 23, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Me...
04/24/2026

Ms. Brittany Michelle Nance, 35 of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday evening April 23, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center due to injuries from an unimaginable accident early Sunday morning March 29, 2026. She was born in Surry County on March 16, 1991, to James Michael Nance and Linda Matthews Perkins. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. Brittany is survived by her precious children, Luke Lester and Ariana Lester, her life companion of 14 years, Michael Lester; her father and step-mother, Michael and Karen Nance; her mother and step-father, Linda and Billy Perkins; sisters, Tiffany Nance and Shane Clodfelter, and Chasity and Charles Creed; grandparents, James and Judy Nance, and Jerry and Sandra Matthews; aunts and uncles, Lisa and Timmy Cobler, Amy and Tim Cave, Rick and Gail Nance, and Tonya Helms; her special nieces and nephew, Autumn, Brice, and Reagan; cousins, Jonathan and Amanda Baker, Danielle Brown, Samantha Matthews, and Jeffrey Parrish; her special mother-in-law, Sandra Cain; and her special sister-in-law, Emerald Cain; and many more family and friends. A service of worship and celebration will be held on Monday April 27, 2026, at 2:00pm at Pine Ridge Baptist Church with Minister Michael Nance officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 1:00 – 2:00pm. Burial will follow the service at The People’s Church Cemetery.

Mr. Anthony “Luke” Spencer, age 73, of Lambsburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on...
04/24/2026

Mr. Anthony “Luke” Spencer, age 73, of Lambsburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Luke, as known by many, was born in Surry County on December 3, 1952, to the late Fred Spencer and Peggy Surratt Spencer Hawks. He was a true man of God, loving husband, father, Papa, brother and friend, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was a faithful member of New Beginnings Community Church for 30 years where he used his gift of playing the guitar to glorify his Savior, Jesus Christ. Luke was drafted in the US Army in 1972 during the Vietnam War, being stationed in Germany. He was a talented mechanic, later becoming an Aviation mechanic. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 45 years, Bonnie “Jean” Spencer; daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah Martin and Jason, Ashley Slate and Zack; grandchildren, Alan Fletcher, Cannon Spencer, Cade Slate, Boone Slate, Kelsey Wolfe; great-grandchildren, Grayson Loyd, Alizah, Adalyn, Axel; sisters and brother-in-law, Penny Easter, Tonda Strickland and Randall, Ginger Williams; brothers and sister-in-law, Greg Spencer, Dud Spencer and Toni; numerous loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Luke was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, JF Easter, Jay Williams; sister-in-law, Karla Spencer. A celebration of Luke’s life will be held Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM at New Beginnings Community Church with Pastor Dud Spencer and Pastor Wes Mosteller officiating. A private burial will follow in the Surratt Family Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 25, 2026, at New Beginnings Community Church from 6:00 PM until 8:00. Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made in Luke’s honor to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Mrs. Dorothy Eula Hamby Gwyn, 85 of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, April 22, 2026, at Atrium Health Lex...
04/24/2026

Mrs. Dorothy Eula Hamby Gwyn, 85 of Mount Airy, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, April 22, 2026, at Atrium Health Lexington Medical Center with her loved ones by her side. She was born November 8, 1940, to the late Jess Rufus Hamby and Eula Elizabeth Owen Hamby. She and James where longtime members of Slate Mountain Baptist Church for many years. Nanny was the greatest wife, mom, Nanny, sister and friend ever. She loved to cook, garden with her flowers, and eat her orange creamsicle ice cream. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 70 years, James Marlon Gwyn of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Donnie Smith, Reta and Greg Nichols, Janice Harris and Luis Bautista, Marilyn and Chris McMillian, Sandra and Dannie Bowman, and Lynn Millard; 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; sisters, Veneta and Teddy Edwards, Della Long, and Cheryl Hopkins; brother, John Hamby; special brother-in-law, Junior Gwyn and wife Sylvia Gwyn; and many other family and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gwyn was preceded in death by two daughters, Rebecca Jane Gwyn and Cathy Wilmoth; and three brothers, James “Jim” Thomas Hamby, Rufus Charles “RC” Hamby, and Alton Rudolph Hamby. Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Skyline Memory Gardens at 2:00pm with Rev. Chris McMillian and Rev. Barry O’Neal officiating. The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home on Monday from 12:00 – 1:45pm. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.

ObituaryMr. James Thomas Reynolds, age 78 of Patrick Springs, Virginia, was ushered into Glory on April 22, 2026. He was...
04/24/2026

Obituary
Mr. James Thomas Reynolds, age 78 of Patrick Springs, Virginia, was ushered into Glory on April 22, 2026. He was born in Patrick County on April 19, 1948, to the late James Shelman Reynolds and Marie Clanton Reynolds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, James W. Reynolds, U.S. Marine Corps; two grandsons, Jonathan Green Reynolds and Semaj Johnson Reynolds; one sister, Judy Florence Hagwood; one brother-in-law, Douglas Hylton; and one sister-in-law, Barbara Reynolds. James was known in the community as an advocate for all. He was a servant of mankind, and his acts of generosity were reflected in his actions. He volunteered for the Patrick County Food Bank and the Red Cross, giving out food for over ten years. He also served as a driver for several church van ministries. He was best known for his ability to usher at his church, Mt. Nebo True Gospel Holiness Church, where he was a faithful and devoted member for many years. He was a person who wore many hats; for one, he was a romantic, for some a father, for some a papa, and for many he was a person with a wonderful sense of humor and a shoulder to cry on.

Left to cherish the memories of James are his beloved wife, Margaret “Jane” Johnson Reynolds; two sons, Cory D. Reynolds (Ladai) and Kelly D. Reynolds (Corri); one daughter, Twyla Reynolds; four grandchildren, Lucian Reynolds, Jayson Reynolds, Tré Vega, and Sydney Reynolds; five siblings, Julius Reynolds, Nannie Sue Clark, Doris Daye Hylton, Thelma Jean Clark (Wayne), and Brogie H. Reynolds (Cynthia); one brother-in-law, Joe Hagwood; special sister, Samchuk Reynolds; aunt, Virginia Mattox; and a great host of nieces and nephews.

The homegoing service for Mr. Reynolds will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at noon at Mt. Nebo True Gospel Holiness Church with Pastor Samuel Hagwood eulogizing and Deacons Kevin Reynolds and Kenneth Reynolds officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Sunday morning. The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mt. Nebo True Gospel Holiness Church, 30598 Jeb Stuart Hwy, Spencer, VA 24165. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart has been entrusted with the services and online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Mr. Terry Nelson Ray, age 64 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at The Joan and H...
04/24/2026

Mr. Terry Nelson Ray, age 64 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at The Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. He was born in Giles County, Virginia, on June 25, 1961, to the late Donald Lloyd Ray and Violet Sifford Ray. Terry had over 20 years of service as an electrician with the Henry County Public School System. He was a simple and hardworking man who loved to be home with his family. Although he had many titles, Daddy and Papa were his most treasured.

Left to cherish the memories of Terry are his wife, Rhonda Gilley Ray; one daughter, Hannah Ray (Tadpole Sawyers); two grandchildren, Rylee and Waylon; three step-grandchildren, Hunter, Noah, and Lilly; several cousins; and his beloved dogs, Prince and Sheba.

The funeral for Mr. Ray will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Jeff Harris officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Patrick Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Monday afternoon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

ObituaryOdessa Holyfield Shores, 103, passed away on April 22, 2026. Born May 5, 1922, to the late Lacy Jasper Holyfield...
04/24/2026

Obituary
Odessa Holyfield Shores, 103, passed away on April 22, 2026. Born May 5, 1922, to the late Lacy Jasper Holyfield and the late Florence Cave Holyfield. Odessa found her greatest joy outdoors, tending to her garden and nurturing the beauty around her. She worked and retired from Chatham’s Manufacturing. Odessa lived a long life full of love, kindness, and cherished moments with those she held dear. Left to carry on her memory is her son, Bobby Shores; grandchildren, Christopher Shores and Zonieta, and Amber Shores; great grandchildren, Heather Shores, and Lashae Joplin and Zane; and great-great grandchildren, Nellie Joplin, and Camden Joplin. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Martin Shores; sister, Cassie freeman; and brothers, John Holyfield, Jim Holyfield, and Floyd Holyfield. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Charity Hill Baptist Church. The funeral will be held, following the visitation, Sunday, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Brian Cardwell, Bro. Mickey Brooks, and Rev. Claude Lloyd officiating. Burial will follow in the Charity Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials be made to Charity Hill Baptist Church. Moody-Davis Funeral Service in Dobson, NC is serving the Shores family.

Mrs. Nancy Greenwood Rakes, age 78 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, in the New River Valle...
04/24/2026

Mrs. Nancy Greenwood Rakes, age 78 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, in the New River Valley Medical Center. She was born in Henry County, Virginia, on January 16, 1948, to the late James Irvin Greenwood and Ina Cruise Greenwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Woodrow Rakes. Nancy was a member of Wayside Community Church and loved her church family dearly. She also enjoyed flowers and shopping. She was a loving wife, devoted daughter, caring sister, adoring aunt, and faithful friend.

Left to cherish the memories of Nancy Rakes are her three sisters, Cathy Light (Leon), Judy Holt (Lewis), and Patrica Jones; one brother, Henry Greenwood (Lisa); one sister-in-law, Dixie Joyce; several nieces and nephews; and one special niece, Kathy Kisamore (Roy).

The funeral for Mrs. Rakes will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastors Teddy Hiatt and Michael Smith. Burial will immediately follow in Wayside Community Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home on Friday afternoon. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Roy and Kathy Kisamore for all their loving attention and care for Nancy.

Betty Marie Kyle (Jenkins) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. She was born August 17th, 1985, to D...
04/23/2026

Betty Marie Kyle (Jenkins) passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. She was born August 17th, 1985, to Dwight Luke Jenkins and Linda Gail Barry. She was proceeded in death by her brother Dwight Luke Jenkins II, her grandparents Charlie Leo and Betty Jo Jenkins, Jerry and Linda Whitaker, Victor Sewell as well as her uncles Chester and Sambo Jenkins. Marie was always full of fun and laughter. She loved fiercely, especially when it came to her family. Her kids Jasmine and Kaden Wall were her whole world. She was a ray of light in the lives of everyone who knew her and she always knew how to comfort people and make them laugh. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and she always enjoyed being with her church family. Marie was happiest around her loved ones and she always had the best stories to tell. She never met a stranger and she was always trying to better herself. Surviving her death is her husband Douglas Kyle, her children Danny (Kaden) Wall and Jasmine Wall, her parents Dwight and Twana Jenkins and Gail Barry, her sisters Crystal Norman (Josh) and Emmalee Jenkins (Anthony), her niece and nephew Danielle and Jeremiah Brooks, along with her chosen brothers and sister, Eric Stokes (Pungy), Michael Hauser and Samantha Faw and many other cousins and family members. A celebration of life will be May 3rd at 3pm and will be held at Solid Rock Bible Believing Baptist Church located at 140 Lyndsay Way Dobson, NC 27017. Moody-Davis Funeral Service in Dobson, NC is serving the family.

Charles Avery Newman, 60, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Born March 3, 1966, to the late Avery Phillip Newman and ...
04/23/2026

Charles Avery Newman, 60, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Born March 3, 1966, to the late Avery Phillip Newman and the late Ola Mae Bledsoe Newman. Charles was a man of dedication, faith, and an unwavering love for his family. He was an avid outdoorsman and was often found fishing or working outside in his free time when he was able. A steady presence you could always count on; he leaves behind a legacy that will not soon be forgotten. Left to cherish his memory is his brother, Mark Newman; and nephew, Jason Mark Newman. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Tammy Joan Newman. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Charles is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the Moody-Davis Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Coe officiating. Moody-Davis Funeral Service in Dobson, NC is serving the Newman family.

Mrs. Mary Jane Lankford Horning, 81, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, April 20, 2026, at Chatham...
04/21/2026

Mrs. Mary Jane Lankford Horning, 81, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, April 20, 2026, at Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin. Mrs. Horning was born October 6, 1944, in Surry County, the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Johnson Lankford. Mary devoted many years of service as a pharmacy technician and later as a data manager at Flat Rock Elementary School. A faithful member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, Mary served as the church organist for many years. She found great joy in quilting and crocheting, and she especially loved tending to her flower gardens. She is survived by her husband, Jacque Alan Horning; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and David Sparks and Karen and Danny Hoosier; her grandchildren, Isreal and Crystal Williams, Taylor and Chris Schaeffer, Abby Sparks, Jacob Hawks, and Nicholas and Brittany Hoosier; her great-grandchildren, Kylee Williams, Connor Lockley, and Abigail Hoosier; and two brothers and a sister-in-law, Archie “Buck” and Carolyn Lankford and Johnny Lankford. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Horning was preceded in death by a daughter, Theresa Gardner; and a brother, Gary Lankford. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Holy Angels Catholic Church, with Father Peter Nouck officiating. Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Capital Campaign Fund at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 1208 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.

Claude Gordon HeltonClaude was born in Ellenboro, NC (Rutherford County) on July 29,1935. He was the second child born t...
04/21/2026

Claude Gordon Helton
Claude was born in Ellenboro, NC (Rutherford County) on July 29,1935. He was the second child born to William Luther and Oma Jane Helton. Claude was a graduate of Ellenboro High School. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America and became an Eagle Scout in January 1953. Upon graduation from high school, he worked in a local textile mill and drafted into the US Army in 1958. Upon completion of his military duties, he attended Gardner Webb College and then transferred to Appalachian State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in 1963. He later went on to receive his MA and EDS from ASU. Claude worked as a teacher and assistant principal at North Surry High School for a number of years. Prior to his retirement in 1997, he also served as the Vocational Director for Surry County Schools. For his long and distinguished service to the State of North Carolina, he was awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award by Governor James B Hunt ,Jr in 1997. Claude was an active member of Bannertown Baptist Church for many years where he served as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School teacher and also served on various church committees. In addition to his parents, Claude was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Clary Helton, whom he married September 2, 1962. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dan Helton and his three sisters, Joyce, Helen and Dorothy Helton. Claude is survived by his children, Cynthia Paul and husband, Robert Paul of Asheboro, NC and son, Brian Helton, and his wife Pamela of Mt. Airy, NC. He is also survived by four grandchildren:James Paul and his wife, Catherine, John Paul and his wife, Jennifer; Jessica Paul and Phisher Helton. Additionally, he is survived by three great grandchildren, Tristan Paul, Oliver Paul and Charles Paul.

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