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11/21/2025

Mr. James Earl Martin Sr., age 84, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday evening, November 19, 2025, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Mr. Martin was born in Surry County on December 2, 1940, to the late Tom Martin and Thelma Harris Martin. For most of his adult life, Earl owned and operated a traveling photography business. Through his work he met countless families and created memories that will be cherished for generations. Earl was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church. For many years Earl served as a deacon and led the choir at Woodland Baptist Church. His faith was not loud or showy-it was steady, compassionate, and lived out through the way he treated others. He had a deep love for golf, spending many happy hours on the course and talking about his favorite rounds. His long daily walks were part of his routine for years, giving him time to reflect, enjoy the outdoors, and greet everyone he passed. Earl never met a stranger; he had a natural gift for conversation and could make friends anywhere. Above all, Earl’s life was defined by love-love for his family, love for his friends, and love for the Lord. His gentle spirit, his devotion to Faye, and his steady, reassuring presence will be deeply missed. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Faye Slate Martin; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry Brown and Richard; son, James Brown Jr., and Delana Shinault; grandchildren, Angel McGregor and Chris, Drew Billings, Britany Martin, Nicole Martin; 9 great-grandchildren, brother and sister-in-law, Edsel Martin and Susan Gregory Martin. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his son, James Randy Martin; sister, Mary Lee Brewer. A private family graveside service will be held. The family will have a celebration of life gathering Saturday, November 22, 2025, beginning at 12:00 PM at New Hope Baptist Church. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice PO Box 325, Dobson, North Carolina 27017. Moodys of Mount Airy is respectfully serving the Martin family.

11/20/2025

On November 18, 2025, Mr. Freddie Hugh Bullington, 82, of Ararat, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Mr. Bullington was born on January 6, 1943 in Surry County to the late John Peter Bullington and Novella Cruise Bullington. In 1962, he married Patricia Ann Needham and began his working career at Pike Electric in Mt. Airy, NC, later working for R.J. Reynolds in Winston-Salem, NC, ending his career with IL Long in Winston-Salem, NC. Mr. Bullington developed many wonderful relationships during his working career and kept in touch with several of his former coworkers. Mr. Bullington loved his church, Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, and served as a Deacon, Adult Sunday School Teacher, and faithful church member.

Mr. Bullington took great pride in his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Patricia Needham Bullington, one son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan Blaine Bullington and Tina Paitsel Bullington, four grandchildren, Jordan (Dan) Miller, Jonathan (Ashley) Bullington, Jennah (Scott) Andes, and Julianna (Abbie) Bullington, as well as nine great-grandchildren, one sister, Nancy (Bill) Edwards, sister-in-law, Paulette (Pete) Welborn; brother-in-law, Phillip Needham as well as and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Regina (Tom) Bodenhimer, Joyce (Max) Cummings, and Elizabeth Freeman.

Freddie was a very caring man who loved his community, his family, and his church. He was an avid sports fan of Duke Basketball and loved fishing at the coast with his son. He was loved by all who knew him. Freddie never met a stranger but if he met someone he didn’t know, they were friends before they parted.

The family will be gathering in the days before the service at the home of Jonathan Blaine Bullington (Tina), 1545 Little Mountain Church Road, Ararat, NC. The funeral services for Mr. Bullington will be held at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church on Sunday, November 23rd. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 3:00 at the church, with services at 3:00 followed by a burial in the church cemetery. Officiating the service will be Rev. Ron Chamblin, Jr. and Rev. Randy Johnson.

The family would like to express their most sincere gratitude for the wonderful care provided through Mountain Valley Hospice of Surry County. Every person who entered the home to care for Mr. Bullington was compassionate, caring, and loving toward not only Mr. Bullington but the family as well. Memorials may be made to either Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, Mountain Valley Hospice of Surry County or Flowers will be accepted. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

11/20/2025

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Barbara Jean Harbour Beck (Courtesy Obituary)
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Ms. Barbara Jean Harbour Beck, age 82, passed away on Monday morning, November 17, 2025, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was born on May 11, 1943, in Patrick Springs, VA, to the late Calvin Coolidge Harbour and Vivian Stone Harbour.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Loretta Gayle Beck, and her grandson, Cameron Lee Beck, both of the home; and her brothers, Darrell (Mary) Harbour of Lexington, SC, and Dean T. (Terry) Harbour of Lynchburg, VA. She also leaves behind her two beloved cats, Tigger and Todd.

Barbara worked hard all her life. She was especially known for her beautiful cake decorating during her many years at Thrift Mart and Lowes Foods. She loved cooking for her family and countless friends, always making time to stop in, share a good meal, and enjoy plenty of laughter with those she loved. Barbara also had a passion for antiques—she enjoyed learning about them, shopping for them, and cherished the memory of attending the Antiques Roadshow in South Carolina.

Above all, Barbara loved to fish. She spent most of her life casting a line whenever she had the chance; being on the water was Heaven on earth for her. She always placed God first, and her family remained the center of her world. Growing up in Patrick County, she was surrounded by her aunts, uncles, and cousins, and she never missed a holiday, reunion, or any gathering where family came together. She adored her brothers and their families with all her heart.

Her grandson, Cameron, was her greatest joy. The time they spent together—going to reunions, visiting loved ones, and simply being together—was treasured by them both.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Stuart, VA, with Rev. Terry Meeks officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Patrick Memorial Gardens.

Cox-Needham Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Beck family.

11/19/2025

Ms. Carol Hodges Simmons, age 87, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday morning, November 17, 2025. Ms. Simmons was born on February 10, 1938, in Raleigh County, West Virginia, to the late Walter Edgar Hodges and Effie Garretson Hodges. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she’ll be deeply missed by all who knew her. Our loving mother grew up in hard times, facing heartbreak and hardships, but never changed the person she was inside. She never spoke ill of others, she was gentle and soft-natured, always doing for others more than herself. She was creative and very intelligent, always learning and taking classes through the years, she loved being in plays in school, and skipped grades for academics. She worked tirelessly for her family, she was humble, kind and caring. In her spare time, she gardened and cooked homemade meals for her family, and others as well. She was a long-time member of Mount Airy Wesleyan, where she loved her church family, and never wavered in her faith. She worked up until age 82, due to Covid. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Kimberly Simmons; son, Christopher Simmons; daughter-in-law, Tracy O’Connell Simmons; precious grandchildren, Trevor Hamilton and Melissa, Torrance Hamilton, Summer Hamilton, Fallon Cook, Peyton Simmons and Erica Isaacs, Devin Simmons and Melody Kay, Ryan Simmons, Sheldon Simmons, Samuel Simmons and Mallory, great-granddaughter, Genevieve “Evie” Kate Simmons. In addition to her parents, Ms. Simmons was preceded in death by her son, David Simmons. A funeral service for Ms. Simmons will be held Friday, November 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy, with the Rev. Richard Loman officiating. Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 12:30 PM until time of the service. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. “She was always there for us no matter what, she will be missed beyond measure, and we will treasure our precious memories forever.” We love you Mama and Na Na, your so very special. Moodys of Mount Airy is respectfully serving the Simmons family. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

11/19/2025

In the early morning hours of November 17, 2025, Mr. Howard William Hull, Sr. age 98, of Mount Airy, met his Savior Jesus Christ and joined his many loved ones who had gone on before. Mr. Hull was born on December 26, 1926, in Surry County to the late John Hillary and Emma Davis Hull. He was raised in a sharecropper family during the Great Depression, never forgetting the trials and struggles which formed the man that he became. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Upon his return home from the Army, he and his brother Charlie began a business partnership that lasted many years. Together they formed Mt. Airy Tractor Co. and Hull Brothers Lumber Co. Both became respected family operated businesses. In 1949, he married Betty Jean Nowlin and they enjoyed a life together that lasted until her passing in 2007. In their early years of marriage, he made a profession of faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This began his many years as a faithful member and deacon of Calvary Baptist Church. Together they built a Christian home and a legacy of faith. Along with being a successful businessman, he was a man who modeled hard work and being an avid collector was his only hobby. He was a 60-year member of Round Peak Masonic Lodge # 616 AF & AM. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Howard William “Bill” Hull, Jr. and Cathy; Chad Hull and Janet; daughter and son-in-law, LaDonna Hull Sheaffer and Danny and daughter-in-law, Anita Lawrence Hull, eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; a special family member, LuAnn Boyer; along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hull was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Nowlin Hull; son, Brent Shelton Hull; infant sister, Fannie Hull; three sisters, Evelyn Hull Jones, Etta Hull Hawks, Viola Hull Thore; and five brothers, Charlie Woltz Hull, John Howard Hull, R.J. “Willie” Hull, Wade Hull, Edward Harvey “Ed” Hull. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Calvary Baptist Church in Mount Airy with Reverend Alex Martin, Reverend Trent Lyons and Reverend Daniel Sheaffer officiating. Interment will follow in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Full military rites will be conducted by the VFW Honor Guard, Post 2019 Mount Airy and Post 9436 Pilot Mountain. Full masonic rites will be conducted by Round Peak Masonic Lodge # 616 A.F. & AM. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church from 12:00 PM until 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 137 Antioch Avenue, Mt Airy, NC 27030. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy has been entrusted with the arrangements.

11/18/2025

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Antonio Vega Gallegos was called to the Kingdom of God on November 16, 2025, in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Antonio was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was born in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and raised his family with his cherished wife, María Cruz C. Núñez. His legacy includes his six sons, two daughters, several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In the United States, this includes his daughter Laura Vega Castillo and her husband Simón, his son Juan Pablo Vega Castillo and his wife Gaby, and his son Luis Alejandro Vega Castillo and his wife Laura. In Mexico, this includes his daughter María Guadalupe Vega Castillo and her husband Fernando, his son José Antonio Vega Castillo and his wife Alejandra, his son Miguel Ángel Vega Castillo and his wife Ángeles, his son Julio César Vega Castillo and his wife Carolina, and his son Marco Antonio Vega Castillo. His grandchildren include Karen Vega, César Vega, Alejandra Vega, Fernanda Serna, Brenda Serna, Paulina Serna, Valentina Serna, Miguel Vega, Luis Vega, Michelle Vega, Canek Vega, Johana Parra, Kamy Vega, Zyanya Y. Uriaga-Vega, and Laura Nayeli Bui. His great-grandchildren include Brandon, Raúl, Martín, Nayib and Samanta. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy has been entrusted with the arrangements. Family only Visitation will be Saturday, November 22nd at 10 am followed by a Memorial service at 11am.

Antonio Vega Gallegos fue llamado al reino de Dios el Noviembre 16, 2025 en Mount Airy, NC. Antonio fue un amado Esposo, Padre y Abuelo. Nació en San Luis Potosí, México, y creó su familia con su querida esposa, María Cruz C Núñez. Su legado incluye a sus seis hijos, dos hijas, varios nietos y bisnietos. En los Estados Unidos, incluye a su hija Laura Vega Castillo y su esposo Simón, su hijo Juan Pablo Vega Castillo y su esposa Gaby, y su hijo Luis Alejandro Vega Castillo y su esposa Laura. En México, incluye su hija María Guadalupe Vega Castillo y su esposo Fernando, su hijo José Antonio Vega Castillo y su esposa Alejandra, Su hijo Miguel Ángel Vega Castillo y su esposa Angeles, su hijo Julio César Vega Castillo y su esposa Carolina, y su hijo Marco Antonio Vega Castillo. Sus nietos incluyen a Karen Vega, César Vega, Alejandra Vega, Fernanda Serna, Brenda Serna, Paulina Serna, Valentina Serna, Miguel Vega, Luis Vega, Michelle Vega, Canek Vega, Johana Parra, Kamy Vega, Zyanya Y. Uriaga-Vega y Laura Nayeli Bui. Bisnietos incluyen Brandon, Raúl, Martín, Nayib y Samanta. Moody Funeral Services en Mount Airy ha sido encargado de los arreglos.El velatorio, exclusivo para familiares, tendrá lugar el sábado 22 de noviembre a las 10:00 de la mañana, seguido de un servicio conmemorativo a las 11:00 de la mañana.

11/18/2025

Mr. Robert Jones Lovill, III age 81, of Mount Airy passed away at his home on November 15, 2025. Mr. Lovill was born on January 31, 1944, to Robert Jones Lovill, Jr. and Esther Brown Lovill. He graduated from Mount Airy High School in 1962 and from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1966. He served his country in the Air National Guard. He was a lifelong resident of Mount Airy. Bobby loved the outdoors. Biking, boating, hiking, and s***t shooting always brought a smile to his face and he loved sharing these good times with his many friends. Bobby was owner and president of Town and Country Realty and Builders. He knew every inch of Surry County providing homes for many of its residents. He was smart, witty, full of fun, kind and generous. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Elizabeth Johnson Lovill, his sister, Barbara Lovill Hooks and brother-in-law, Dr. Borden Hooks, sister-in-law, Kathy Outlaw, brother-in-law, Allen Johnson, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sons, Robert Jones Lovill IV, and Allen Johnson Lovill. A private graveside will be conducted at Oakdale Cemetery with Reverend Sarah Morris officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Moody Funeral Service of Mount Airy is entrusted with Mr. Lovill’s arrangements.

11/18/2025

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Roy E McAlexander
Roy McAlexander of Meadows of Dan died Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was born August 29, 1932 to Sarah and Dennis McAlexander of Laurel Fork. As a longtime resident of Patrick County, he was active in many community organizations such as the Meadows of Dan Volunteer Fire Department and the Meadows of Dan Ruritan Club. He served as the "coffee man" for 20 some years at the annual Pancake Days with the Ruritan Club. He was instrumental in reinstating the VFW Post 8467 in Meadows of Dan along with his good friend Rex Farris. He served as Commander, QuarterMaster, and District Commander. He was a lifetime member of the Patrick County Veteran's Memorial Honor Guard participating in over 1020 military memorial services.

He was proceeded in death by his parents and a brother, Elmo McAlexander. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Willadean McAlexander. Children are Sue Perigen, Patsy (David) Harrell, Benton (Tammy) McAlexander, and Janice McAlexander. He is survived by 4 grandchildren Dennis (Shannon) Harrell, Brandon (Megan) Perigen, Rachel (Doug Wasson) Harrell, and Jamie (John Belshan) Perigen. His precious little great grandchildren missing PaPa are Cora Grace VanSutphin, Dorsie Harrell, Dawson Harrell, and Hudson Perigen. He is also survived by a sister, Rogene Nester, sister-in-law, Eunafaye McAlexander, nephew, David (Janet) Nester, and niece, Debra Nester.

A funeral service for Mr. McAlexander will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 12:00 noon at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastors John Franklin and Howard Nester officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service in the McAlexander Family Cemetery with full military rites by The Patrick County Veteran's Memorial Honor Guard. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com

11/16/2025

Mr. Frankie Lee Midkiff, 83 of Mount Airy, passed away Saturday November 15, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born December 1, 1941, in Surry County to the late Frank Doc Midkiff and Ella Mae Goad Midkiff. Mr. Midkiff retired from Parrish Tire after 55 years of dedicated service. He loved NASCAR and the Kansas City Chiefs. He would often say that he loved to go hunting and fishing some, but he loved to work more than anything. Left to cherish his memory are two daughters and sons-in-law, Penny and Billy Hicks, and Susan and Tommy Cline; six grandchildren, Otis Dwayne Johnson and April, Amanda LeAnn Johnson and Thomas Shinault, Montoria Smith and Nick, Emily Johnson and DJ Reynolds, Devin Hicks, and Stephen O’Neill and Sara Caban; four great grandchildren, Jaxton O’Neill, Alice Sue Shinault, Tommy Smith, and Rosie Smith; brother and sister-in-law, James Thomas Midkiff and Tamela; special fur babies, Lupin, Storm, and Flint; and several other family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Midkiff was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Faye Felts Midkiff. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday November 18, 2025, at 11:00am in the Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy. Burial will follow in the Midkiff Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday evening, November 17, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.

11/16/2025

Mrs. Barbara Ann Nichols Dupree, 77 of Mount Airy, passed away on Friday November 14, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. She was born on November 18, 1947, in Burke County to the late Herbert David Nichols and Jackinette Mauldin Nichols Deaton. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend who will be missed by all that knew her. Left to cherish her memory are three sons, Tony Dupree, Donnie Dupree, and Jason Dupree; five grandchildren, Cody Bowman, TJ Dupree, Benjamin Dupree, Ashley Lawson, DJ Dupree, and Matthew Dupree; two sisters, Rebecca and David Surratt, and Cathy Dalton; and several other family and friends. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dupree was preceded in death by her husband, James Gary Dupree; her grandparents, Harrison and Faye Nichols and Ellis and Veola Mauldin; and a stepbrother, Mike Bell. Funeral services will be held at Believers Baptist Church on Wednesday November 19, 2025, at 2:00pm with Pastor Dwayne Sands and Pastor Brian Chilton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday November 19, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:00pm. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family

11/16/2025

Mrs. Nadine Hylton Quesenberry, age 93 of Meadows of Dan, Virginia, passed away at The Landmark Center in Stuart on Friday, November 14, 2025. She was born in Floyd County on October 12, 1932, to the late Quince Adams Hylton and Emma Higgs Hylton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin W. Quesenberry; one daughter, Donnita Fulton; one grandson, Adam Fulton; three sisters; and three brothers. Nadine enjoyed gardening, cooking, tending to her flowers, fishing, and taking care of her animals. She was a loving and kind soul who loved everybody. Her greatest joy in life was her family; she loved being a wife, mom, and granny.

Mrs. Quesenberry is survived by three children, Betty Jo Pickral of Danville, Ronald W. Quesenberry (Vanessa) of Meadows of Dan, and Lisa Marie Williams (Jack) of Stuart; six grandchildren, Franky Jackson, Tony Hutchinson (Penny), Tommy Hutchinson, Chuck Pickral (Pam), Michael Pickral (Ashley), and Holly Durham (Harley); six great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and six nieces.

The funeral for Mrs. Quesenberry will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 12:00 noon at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Pastor Danny Redman officiating. The burial will immediately follow in The Hylton Family Cemetery in Willis, Virginia. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

11/16/2025

Mr. Carlos Franklin Surratt, 88 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday night, November 13, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born May 9, 1937, in Carroll County to the late Ivy Olen Surratt and Ila Faye Hawks Surratt. He was retired from Lowes Hardware and was of the Baptist faith. Carlos always wanted to be a racecar driver. He and his wife loved to travel and enjoyed going to places like Dollywood to enjoy the music. Mr. and Mrs. Surratt always opened their home to all that had a need. Left to cherish his memory are four daughters, Betty and Rusty Spears, Cathy Surratt, Brenda and Ronald Hawks, and Linda Jones and Roscoe; two sons, Olen Franklin Surratt and Rosa, and Steven Surratt and Candice; 13 grandchildren with one on the way, 7 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; sisters, Norma and Hugh Kerney, and Patty Mauldin; and several other family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Surratt was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Margaret Inez Jones Surratt; two grandchildren, Damarties Pozo and Edgar Pozo; a great granddaughter, Paisley Shiver; three sisters, Iva Lee Surratt Gunnell, Doris Jeane Surratt Hawks, and infant Donnie Lee Surratt; and three brothers, , Horace Dean “Bud” Surratt, Arlie Berlin Surratt, and Harlie Donald Surratt. Funeral services will be held in the Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy on Monday November 17, 2025, at 2:00pm with Pastor Gene Brinkley and Pastor Rusty Spears officiating. Burial will follow in the Susie Hawks Family Cemetery. The Surratt family will receive friends on Monday from 12:30 – 2:00pm at Moody’s. A huge thank you to Michael Crouse, Chris Crouse, Ethan Crouse and Ayden Crouse for all of the love and help with Grandpa while he was sick. Also, a special thanks to Woltz Hospice Home for all of the love, care, and support given to Carlos and the family during his illness. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.

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