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Ms. Mary Margaret Blizard Thompson, 95, of Hendersonville, passed away Monday morning, October 17, 2022, at Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital. Ms. Thompson was born September 15, 1927, in Surry County, one of nine children born to the late Robert Anderson and Cavie Elmer Montgomery Blizard. Margaret was reared in Mount Airy and graduated from Mount Airy High School. She later lived in Greensboro for more than 30 years and retired as a bookkeeper from Kawneer Doors. Margaret was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for 70 years, and she volunteered countless hours for the Latter-Day Saints genealogy library for 60 years. As a ray of sunshine in a dark...

Milton Atkins Davis, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the age of 94, after several months of declining health. A celebration of life service will be held Monday, March 21, 2022, at 12:30 PM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy. The family will receive friends before the service from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Ms. Joni Ann Peters Porter, 65, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 29, 2021, at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy. Ms. Porter was born October 20, 1955, in Guilford County, the oldest of four daughters born to the late Fred Arnold and Barbara Ann Meredith Peters. She retired as a teacher from Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, having taught ELA at Walkertown Middle School. She is survived by a son, Travis "Tray" Porter; three sisters, Jamie (Tim) Childress, Kim Hackett, and Dana Peters; and several nieces and nephews. She was much loved and will be greatly missed. A private family service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts...

Mrs. Ernestine Harrison Galyean, 88, of Norfolk, VA, formerly of Mount Airy, NC, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA. A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Skyline Memory Gardens in Mount Airy, NC, with the Rev. Jonathan Doss officiating. A memorial service will be held in Norfolk, VA, at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

Mr. James H. Dean,74, of Mint Hill passed away on Monday January 11, 2021. He was born in Richmond, VA to the late Clarence E. Dean, Jr. and Jane Leigers Dean. Moving from Richmond to Norfolk to Louisville to Charlotte, he enjoyed a 40 year storied career in Loss Prevention with Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. Jim was a member of the Army Reserves, training at Fort Ord and weekends in Richmond VA, Jim loved baseball and was said to be an encyclopedia of baseball stats. He played first base for the beloved VT Hokies in the '60s and enjoyed many years of get-togethers with his VT family. Golf became his favorite hobby where he played countless rounds at Pine Lake Country Club. After...

Mr. Frazier Marion "Pete" Montgomery, 72, of Little River, SC, formerly of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 5, 2020, at the Angel House Hospice Care Center in Whiteville. Mr. Montgomery was born December 14, 1947, in Patrick County, VA, one of four children born to the late John and Mary Agnes Smith Montgomery. Pete proudly served our country in the United States Air Force from 1971 until 1973. He was a longtime member of American Legion Post 186 in Little River, SC. Pete retired as an education specialist at Andrews Air Force Base for the United States Federal Government and was a member of Mount Bethel Moravian Church. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Doris...

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Trollinger Boyles, 92, of Mount Airy, passed away Wednesday night, October 28, 2020, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Boyles was born June 4, 1928, in Scotland County, to the late Clyde Alexander and Jean Lindsay Trollinger of Laurinburg. Lib was married to Wayne Ronald Boyles, Jr. for 63 years until he passed away on September 6, 2014. She graduated from Laurinburg High School and received her degree in business education from Woman's College of Greensboro, now The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, in 1949. She began her teaching career at Burlington High School before coming to Mount Airy High School and North Surry High School. Her interests in later...

Miss Elizabeth "Beth" Lea Wood, 38, of Hoover, AL, formerly of Columbus, GA, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Hoover, Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born in Tazewell, VA. Beth was a graduate of Hardaway High School in Columbus, GA, and attended Columbus State University. Left to cherish her memories are her parents, Michael Ray and Mary Yvonne Scott Wood; a brother Matthew Wood; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; special friends, Will Northern, and Robin Setliff; and her cat Mabel. Miss Wood was preceded in death by her grandparents, Don and Maude Scott. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Grant...

Miss Elizabeth "Beth" Lea Wood, 38, of Hoover, AL, formerly of Columbus, GA, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Hoover, Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born in Tazewell, VA. Beth was a graduate of Hardaway High School in Columbus, GA, and attended Columbus State University. Left to cherish her memories are her parents, Michael Ray and Mary Yvonne Scott Wood; a brother Matthew Wood; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; special friends, Will Northern, and Robin Setliff; and her cat Mabel. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Grant Atkins officiating. Anyone is welcome to pay their respect at Moody Funeral...

Mrs. Linda Lee Smerilli Goad, 73, of Claudville, VA, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family. Mrs. Goad was born October 30, 1946, in Monessen, PA, the daughter of the late Nick and Louise Bowman Smerilli. She retired from Proctor-Silex Inc. and was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Stanley Gates Goad; a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Laura Goad; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Wayne Vlasic, Cindy and Mark Simerly, and JayLee and Scott Paulson; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Darla Smerilli, Nicholas and Emily Smerilli, Skip and Cathy Eckenrod, and Robert and Kelly Eckenrod; and several nieces...

Mr. James Henry "Big Jim" Crossingham, Jr., 90, of Mount Airy, NC passed away at his home July, 1, 2020. He was born in Surry County July 10, 1929, the son of the late James Henry, Sr. and Anita McNally Crossingham. "Big Jim" was founder and CEO of Ararat Rock Products and was active in the business until his passing. He was a charter member of the North Carolina Aggregate Association, and at the age of 80 he earned his unclassified-unlimited contractor license for North Carolina and Virginia. Jim was CEO of Spencers, Inc. which was founded in 1926 by his father, James Henry Crossingham and Frank Leslie Hatcher. He was the owner and operator of his beloved TTT Ranch in Kaycee, Wyoming. "Big...

Miss Annie Lee Johnson, 84, of Franklinville, formerly of Ararat, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Elmcroft Assisted Living Facility in Asheboro. Miss Johnson was born September 1, 1935, in Surry County, one of five children born to the late Ules and Latta Mae Wall Johnson. Annie was a tobacco farmer for many years and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by four grandchildren, Ronnie Blevins, Brandon Potts, and Casey Potts, all of Mount Airy, and Donnie Wayne Blevins of Winston-Salem; four great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Bobby Ray and Mary Johnson of Ararat; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Johnson was preceded in...

MOORESVILLE - Mr. Bruce Keith Burnette, 66, died Monday, December 2, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born June 30, 1953, in Buncombe County, to the late Talmadge LeRoy and Blanche Gant Burnette. Mr. Burnette attended Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, WV, and North Carolina State University in Raleigh, where he studied textile engineering. He was employed in the textile industry for many years. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Karen Roberson Burnette; two daughters, Amy Burnette of Raleigh and Sarah Burnette of Mooresville; two brothers, Talmadge Burnette, Sr. and his wife, Karen, of Hendersonville, and Richard Burnette and his wife, Bonnie, of Hilton Head,...

Mr. Bruce Keith Burnette, 66, died Monday, December 2, 2019, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. He was born June 30, 1953, in Buncombe County, to the late Talmadge LeRoy and Blanche Gant Burnette. Mr. Burnette attended Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg, WV, and North Carolina State University in Raleigh, where he studied textile engineering. He was employed in the textile industry for many years. Surviving are his wife of 35 years, Karen Roberson Burnette; two daughters, Amy Burnette of Raleigh and Sarah Burnette of Mooresville; two brothers, Talmadge Burnette, Sr. and his wife, Karen, of Hendersonville, and Richard Burnette and his wife, Bonnie, of Hilton Head, SC; a sister,...

Mr. Connie Ray Watson, 79, of Pilot Mountain, passed away Thursday afternoon, November 14, 2019, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Mr. Watson was born August 14, 1940, in Durham County, one of eleven children born to the late William Edgar Watson, Sr. and Alma Florence Nicholas Watson. Connie was a graduate of the 33rd North Carolina Highway Patrol Basic School. He began his career as a highway patrolman on April 1, 1965, and retired as a line sergeant on February 28, 1994. After his retirement, he sought the office of sheriff in Surry County and was elected three consecutive terms. Connie was a three-time recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award for his...

Mr. Robert Leslie Goodwin, Sr., 84, of Mt. Airy passed away Thursday, October 03, 2019 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born in Gardner, MA on October 18, 1934 to the late Leslie and Pearl Adams Goodwin. Mr. Goodwin retired from L.S. Starrett as sales manager. He is survived by his wife, Martha Jane Nordstedt Goodwin; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Richardson and husband John; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Leslie Goodwin, Jr. and wife Yvette; Philip H.N. Goodwin and wife Mitzi; grandchildren, Derek Goodwin, Henry Richardson, and Emily Richardson; a sister, Marilyn Cummings. In addition to his parents, Mr. Goodwin was preceded in death by two sisters, and...

Mr. William Richard Croom, age 71, of Dobson passed away Thursday, September 5th 2019 at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. He was born October 28 1947 in Durham County. Visitation will be Sunday, September 8 2019 from 1:30-3:30 PM in the sanctuary of Dobson First Baptist Church. The service will follow at 3:30 PM. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com

Dr. Delphine Frances "Dee" Waddell Everhart, 82, of Cana, VA, passed away Thursday morning, August 22, 2019, at her home. Dr. Everhart was born March 25, 1937, in Cabarrus County, one of two children born to the late Paul Franklin and Virginia Mills Waddell. Dr. Everhart attended New Hanover High School and Baptist Hospital Nursing School (RN diploma). She later attended Surry Community College (AAS), The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (FNP certificate), St. Joseph's College (BSPA), Virginia Tech (MSEd), and Old Dominion University, where she earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree in 2013. She truly enjoyed nursing in family practice throughout northwest North...