Poole's Funeral Home

Poole's Funeral Home One of Surry County's Oldest Family owned Business with 130 years of Professional Services Entrusted

10/28/2025
Mr. Paul Marct Thomas passed away on Saturday October 18, 2025.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00AM Sat...
10/24/2025

Mr. Paul Marct Thomas passed away on Saturday October 18, 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00AM Saturday November 1, 2025 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 5738 Colonial Trail E, Surry, VA 23883

Viewing Friday 5-7pm also at the church.
Mr. Thomas will be laid to rest in Mt. Ray cemetery 111 Mt. Ray Road Surry, Va.

Please keep the Thomas family in your thoughts and prayers during their time of bereavement.

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Happy Birthday ๐ŸŽ‰ Mr. Stanley Holmes!๐ŸŽ‰We Celebrate You Today!๐ŸŽ‰
10/21/2025

Happy Birthday ๐ŸŽ‰
Mr. Stanley Holmes!๐ŸŽ‰
We Celebrate You Today!๐ŸŽ‰

Miss. Laquita L. Jordan entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.A Celebration of Life Service will be 12:00 ...
10/18/2025

Miss. Laquita L. Jordan entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 12:00 Noon Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Mount Ararat Baptist Church, 401 Franklin Street Williamsburg Va, 23185. Viewing will be 1 hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Interment will be in Mt. Ray Cemetery, 111 Mt. Ray Rd. Surry Va.23883.

Please keep the Family in your thoughts and prayer during their time of bereavement.

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Mr. McKinley Atkins enteted eternal rest on  Thursday, October 2, 2025. Funeral services are pending.Please keep the Atk...
10/18/2025

Mr. McKinley Atkins enteted eternal rest on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Funeral services are pending.

Please keep the Atkins family in your thoughts and prayers.

We are Celebrating  Surry Homecoming 2025!๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›
10/10/2025

We are Celebrating Surry Homecoming 2025!๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’›

Mr. Adam Randolph Serviss of Surry, Va. entered eternal rest on Monday, October 6, 2025.  He was a retired United States...
10/09/2025

Mr. Adam Randolph Serviss of Surry, Va. entered eternal rest on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was a retired United States Navy Veteran. Services will be private.

Please keep the Serviss family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Mrs. Clara Lucille Bailey departed this earthly home for her eternal home on Friday, September 26, 2025.A Celebration of...
09/30/2025

Mrs. Clara Lucille Bailey departed this earthly home for her eternal home on Friday, September 26, 2025.

A Celebration of her life will be held 1:00PM Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Lebanon Baptist Church, 265 Lebanon Rd, Spring Grove Va. 23881.

Viewing will be Friday, October 3, 2025 from 5:00-7:00PM at the church.

Mrs. Bailey will be laid to rest in David Memorial Cemetery, Surry Va.

Please keep the Bailey family in your thoughts and prayers during their time of bereavement.

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Mr. Ralph Henry White Sr. departed this earthly home and entered his eternal home on Monday, Sepatember 22, 2025.A Celeb...
09/24/2025

Mr. Ralph Henry White Sr. departed this earthly home and entered his eternal home on Monday, Sepatember 22, 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 12noon Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Lebanon Baptist Church, 265 Lebanon Rd, Spring Grove, VA 23881.

Viewing Friday from 5-7pm at Pooleโ€™s Funeral Home.
Mr. White will be laid to rest in Booker T. Cemetery, Wakefield.

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Mr. Lennie Miles entered eternal rest peacefully at his residence Tuesday, September 23, 2025. A Celebration of Life Ser...
09/24/2025

Mr. Lennie Miles entered eternal rest peacefully at his residence Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12Noon Monday, September 29, 2025 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, 5738 Colonial Trail E, Surry, VA 23883.

Viewing Sunday September 28, 2025 from 5-7pm also at the church.

Mr. Miles will be laid to rest with military honors at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery 5310 Milner Road, Suffolk Va. 23434.

Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during their time of bereavement.

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William S Ponton โ€œBillโ€ of Surry, Virginia on September 12th, 20...
09/16/2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William S Ponton โ€œBillโ€ of Surry, Virginia on September 12th, 2025, just before his 76th birthday.

Bill was born to James and Margaret Ponton in Buchanan, Virginia on September 17th, 1949, With 6 siblings they landed in Smithfield. Bill easily put down roots as he known as โ€œgolden boyโ€ for The Smithfield Packers football team. He married his prom queen and became a father to 3 boys. He was a highly successful employee of plumbers and pipe fitters local 110 and later retired from The Norfolk Ford Assembly plant where he created many long lasting friendships. Maturing in age, he became an active member at Smithfield Church of Christ.

Later in life, he welcomed many grandchildren into his family and loved them deeply. He was creative as much as he was athletic. A horse-shoe champion, who loved making pottery, working on house or boat projects and was meticulous at doing it these things well.

Bill had many health concerns over the years but came back stronger every time. He slowed down in his last years, but still enjoyed watching the Washington football games, seeing his grandchildren and being of service at Surry Baptist church where he was loved as a deacon.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years; Phyllis Ann Ponton. Children; William โ€œTroyโ€ Ponton, Michael Netherland Ponton, Christopher โ€œBrianโ€ Ponton Grandchildren; Michael, McKenzie, Cassidy, Mason, Tower, Phyllissa, Cayden, Carter, Izabella, River, and Starla. Great-Grandchildren; Luca, Waverly, and Emma. Siblings; Judy Bell, Kenny Ponton, Jim Ponton (Andrea), Phyllis Silverman, David Ponton (Deanna), Cindy Sobelman.
Preceded in death by his father; James T Ponton, mother; Margaret S Ponton, his son; Michael Netherland Ponton, and sister; Phyllis Silverman .

A celebration of life will be held Saturday,
September 20th, 2025 at 2:00PM
Surry Baptist Church 15 Oak Street
Surry, VA 23883.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Surry Baptist Church.

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8721 Colonial Trail East
Smithfield, VA
23430

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