All Obituaries

John Roy Bullington, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2020 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, surrounded by his loving family.   Born October 21, 1927, he was the son of John Roy, Sr. and Nonnie Fulk Bullington in Surry County.  He leaves behind to cherish a full life of memories, his daughters, Anne Bullington Beall, Mary Jo Bullington (Marvin) Reynolds, Sheri Bullington Fields and Mickey Fields; son, John Roy Bullington, III; four grandchildren and spouses,...

Walter Raleigh Tilley, 72, of Walkertown, passed away, surrounded by his family at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on February 19, 2020.    Family will receive friends on Sunday, February 23, 2020 from 6:00-7:00 PM at Cox-Needham Funeral Home.  A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Friendly Chapel in Pilot Mountain.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Bro. DC Collins and Bro. Ryan Whitt will be...

        Ed Warren “Buster” Davis, 89, of Mount Airy, passed peacefully into the arms of his savior on February 16, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.  Born December 8, 1930, he was the son of Ed Winfield and Tiny Bingman Davis.   He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Sharon Lee Davis; four sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny Davis, Mark (Judy) Davis, Scott Tesh, and Tim (Lysa) Davis; six grandchildren, Jennifer...

Mrs. Joan Elizabeth Fulk Perrel escaped the bonds of Alzheimer’s and joined the heavenly host on February 10, 2020. She was born on October 26, 1934 to Roy Kermit and Sarah Elizabeth “Lizzie” Hicks Fulk. She was a lifetime member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. She deeply loved her church and church family. She was very active in her church while her health allowed, holding various positions. Some of her most treasured activities were working with the children and...

Dixie Felts Heath, 70, of Mount Airy, went home to be with her Lord, passing at  Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Dixie was born in Surry County on May 8, 1949 to Oscar and Lillie Felts Burchette. Dixie met and later married Paul Heath, Sr.  and together they had two children, Jessie Wayne (Cindy) Heath and Paul Ray Heath, Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Jessie and Wife Cindy Heath; one brother, Jackie (Carolyn) Felts; two...

Mr. James William “Bill” Mitchell, 86, loving husband, father, and proud Papa passed suddenly on Thursday, February 6 at his home, surrounded by his wife Helen and family members. Bill was born on February 17,1933 in Stokes County to Will and Bertha Hutchens Mitchell. After retiring due to his health 32 years ago, Bill enjoyed time sitting in his screened-in porch, warm weather, working in his yard and garden, Helen’s cooking, and most of all spending time with his family....

Mr. Duane Franklin Badgett went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Duane was born in Stokes County, on February 3, 1960, to George Franklin “Frank” and Avolene Reynolds Badgett. Duane enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and introducing them to his love of the outdoors. He loved fishing, hunting, bluegrass music and his Pittsburgh Steelers. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Rebecca Saunders Badgett; mother, Avolene Reynolds Badgett;...

Ethel Fain Rachel, 94, passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus on February 4, 2020 at her home. Born July 2, 1925, in Surry County, she was the daughter of Samuel Bluford and Dolly Light Fain.  Growing up on a farm, she, alongside her siblings, learned the value of hard work.  Baking and preparing large meals became second nature and greatly appreciated by the dear family she leaves behind to cherish her memory.  Survivors are; her son, Billy Lee (Kathleen) Rachel; a...

Mr. Powell Marion Vaden, age 101, of Westfield, NC, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020, at Lifebrite Community Hospital of Danbury. He was born on September 16, 1918, to the late J.T. Vaden and Emma Simmons Vaden. Mr. Vaden was a farmer by occupation and a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Lolene Durham Vaden; two sons, Fred (Jo Ann) Vaden and Charles Vaden; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. He was...

    Dorothy Fulk Benton, 84, of Pinnacle, passed peacefully at Priddy Manor on February 3, 2020.  Born May 19, 1935 she was the daughter of Claude and Kate Marion Fulk.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory; her two sons, Denny (Lynn) Benton, Tim (Becky) Benton; two daughters, Pamela Benton and Sylvia (Michael) Beane; Six grandchildren, Hannah (Terry) Adams, Kristina (Nick) Mabe, Haley Benton (Logan), Seth Beane, Devin Benton, and Caleb Benton ; Five...