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12/18/2025

Mr. Donald Clayton Hughes, age 70 of Stuart, Virginia, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025. He was born on June 28, 1955, in Patrick County, Virginia, to the late William Leonard Hughes and Missouri Bertie Handy Hughes. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Garland Hughes, Gilmer Hughes, and Marvin Hughes. Donald loved playing his guitar, singing, and reading his Bible. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother.

Mr. Hughes is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Lynda Gayl Lawson Hughes of Stuart; one son, Herbert Tommy Pack; two daughters, Tina Gail Hughes (Kirby), Donita Hughes Mitchell (Roger); three grandchildren, Dustin MaClay Scott (Cheyanne), Dayton Thomas Pack, Brystol Kaelyn Pack; two great grandchildren, Ivory Rose Scott, Eden Lilly Scott; two brothers, Melvin Hughes (Elaine), Alvin Hughes (Jean); one sister, Sylvia Smith (James), several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Stormy.

A graveside service will be held Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Snow Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor David Heath officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Donald Hughes Memorial Fund, c/o Moody Funeral Home, P.O. Box 307, Stuart, VA 24171. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

12/18/2025

Miss Kristie Mechelle Krantz, 50, of Mount Airy, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Miss Krantz was born July 12, 1975, in Roanoke, VA, the daughter of the late Larry Krantz and Linda Burnette Davis. She is survived by a daughter, Sunnie Riley; a sister, Alisha Davis; a niece, Lydia Arnder; and a nephew, Malachi Arnder. Kristie was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Miss Krantz was preceded in death by a brother, Jody Krantz. A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with the Rev. Michael Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 10:00 until 11:00 AM at the funeral home.

12/18/2025

Mr. Dallas Millard Horton, age 91, of Cana, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. He was born on August 3, 1934 in Carroll County to the late Houston and Carrie Eastridge Horton. Mr. Horton was a retired Truck Driver and proudly served our country in the United States Army. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Tony Horton (Susan); grandchildren, Christopher Horton, Carrie Vass (T.C.); great-grandchildren, Lillian Vass, and Oaklee Vass; sisters, Juanita Sumner, Shirley Harrold. In addition to his parents Mr. Horton was preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Roger Dewey Sumner, and Jason Harrold. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11am at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Airy with service conducted by Rev. Gary Easter. Burial will follow in Mountain Plains United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10am until the time for the service at the funeral home.

12/18/2025

Mr. Charles “Sparky” Howard Paul, 83, of Mount Airy, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at Northern Regional Hospital. He was born October 29, 1942, in Onslow County, to the late Charles Lana and Bernice Boyles Paul. Mr. Paul was the owner and operator of Paul Painting and Decorating Company for 45 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Surviving are his wife, Sandra Bullington Paul; his sons, Robert (Cynthia) Paul and Chris (Robin) Paul; his grandchildren, William (Alex) Paul, Katherine Paul, James (Katie) Paul, John (Jen) Paul, and Jessica Paul; his great-grandchildren, Henry, Emerson, Tristan, Oliver, and Charles Paul; his sister, JoAnn DeBuck; and his extended family. A graveside memorial service will be held Monday, December 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Skyline Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Jay Meadows officiating. No formal visitation will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 714 North Main Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030, where Mr. Paul had been a longtime member; or a charity of one’s choice. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.

12/18/2025

Mrs. Judith “Judy” Sue Winfree Wheeler, 80 of Cana, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday December 15, 2025, with her loving husband by her side. She was born in Surry County on September 22, 1945, to the late John and Lillie Ayers Winfree. Judy was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed. Left to cherish her memory are her husband. Michael C. Wheeler of the home; daughter, April Mayes; her twin sister Jenny Hiatt and husband Leonard; two other sisters, Jo Griest and Jamie Winfree; nieces Denise Monk and Jennifer Williams; and by two nephews, Lee S. Schuch and John Schuch. A celebration of Judy’s life will be held at a later date and time. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

12/18/2025

Timothy Jacob Ho**er, 62, of Patrick Springs, VA entered into his heavenly home on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at SOVAH Health in Martinsville, VA. He was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina on July 1, 1963 to the late Ralph Jacob Ho**er and Alice Lawson Ho**er. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by numerous Aunts and Uncles.

He was survived by his wife of 15 years, Andrea Clark Ho**er of Patrick Springs; mother, Alice Lawson Ho**er of Stuart; a brother, Mark Ho**er (Wilma) of Fancy Gap; niece, Devan Smith (Brandon) of Lawsonville, NC; great-nephew, Seth Lee Smith; great-niece, Emma Mae Smith both of Lawsonville, NC; aunts, Carlene Hylton, Linda Hughes, Nina Hylton, Bonnie Lawson, and Roxie Lawson.

Tim loved the New York Yankees, Bluegrass music, and his animals.

Funeral service for Mr. Ho**er will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Buffalo Ridge Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Doug Shuff Jr., and Pastor Samuel Leonard officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Patrick Henry Volunteer Fire Department, 3125 County Line Road, Patrick Springs, VA 24133, or SPCA of Martinsville and Henry County, 132 Joseph Martin Highway, Martinsville VA, 24112. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

12/18/2025

Elder Gary Alton Lowe, age 81, of Pilot Mountain, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born on February 7, 1944, in Surry County to the late Samuel and Lucy Norman Lowe. He was a loving husband and father who will surely be missed by all who knew him. Elder Lowe faithfully served the Lord for over 35 years. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 34 years, Deborah Joyce Lowe; daughters, Penny Lowe, Patricia Lowe; sons, Jonathan Lowe, Joshua Lowe and John Lowe; grandchildren, Matthew Lowe, Mark Lowe, Katara Kemp (Ty), Aaron Olvera, David Lowe (Tori Grainger), Myla Lowe, Noah Lowe; four great-grandchildren; brother, Allan Lowe (Sherri). In addition to his parents Mr. Lowe was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Blevins Lowe; grandchildren, Lance Corporal Lucas Gary Lowe, Kai Reynolds; brother , Johnny Lowe; stepfather, Grover Lowe. A Funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Stewarts Creek Primitive Baptist Church with services conducted by Elder Avery Branch, Elder Rodney Marshall, and Elder Jimmy Joyce. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 12:30 PM until time of the service at Stewarts Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Mt. Airy.

12/18/2025

Mr. Leonard Thomas “Tom” Reeves II, age 78, of Mount Airy passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem, NC. He was born in Surry County June 12, 1947, the son of the late Leonard Thomas and Beulah Deatherage Reeves. Mr. Reeves was a commercial airline pilot, having retired from US Air. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and member of the Ararat Masonic Lodge where recently he received his 50-year pin. Mr. Reeves was also a professional musician, having played in many bands and was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church. Surviving are his sons; Wesley E. Myers and Leonard Thomas Reeves III (Julie); grandchildren, Abby Reeves, Everett Reeves, Ashtyn Myers, Weston Myers; brother, Doug Reeves (Karen). In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Wheeler Reeves. A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Skyline Memory Gardens with Rev. Billy Clayton Smith officiating. Graveside rites will be conducted by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard. A visitation will be held on Friday after the graveside at the home of his brother, Doug Reeves, 560 Old US 52 South, Mount Airy, NC 27030. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103. Moody Funeral Service of Mount Airy is serving the Reeves family.

12/17/2025

Arnold Gray Tolbert, 76, of Ararat, North Carolina, passed away December 11, 2025. Born September 5, 1949, to the late Warren and Hazel Tolbert. Arnold was a proud and accomplished Vietnam War Veteran. Awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He retired from US Airways as a tool and die maker. Arnold will be remembered for his dedication, service, travel, and love of the outdoors; but most of all for his deep love for his wife Debbie. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Deborah Tolbert. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

12/16/2025

Mr. Charles Devon Moore, 64, of Winston Salem, passed away peacefully Friday morning, December 12, 2025, at Ridge Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Wilkesboro, NC. He was born June 9, 1961, in Surry County, to the late Charles Dempsey Moore and Peggy Ann Greene Moore. He was a computer engineer for Lowes Companies for several years, followed by working as an investment banker until retirement. Mr. Moore earned an Associate Degree from Surry Community College and later attended the University of South Carolina. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter and son-in-law, Allie Moore-Spry and Jeff Spry of Stanley, North Carolina; son, Evan Gray Moore of Richmond, Kentucky; grandson, Sonny James Spry of Stanley, North Carolina; two brothers, Randy Leon Moore, and Danny Ray Moore and wife Kristy, all of Mount Airy, several nieces, nephews and many other family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Miles Wilson Greene and Mary Elizabeth Boles Greene; and his paternal grandparents, George and Lula Flinchum Moore. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00pm before the service. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.

Online condolences may be made a www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

12/14/2025

Mrs. Janice Lowe Hauser, age 79, of Mount Airy, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Janice embodied the love of God through her compassionate actions, warm spirit and avid prayer life. Known for her affinity for children and babies, she embraced everyone with heartfelt hugs, effortlessly sharing her kindness. Her ability to see the good in people made her a beloved figure with her church family and anyone who met her. A pianist in her younger years, Janice found joy in music and would often be heard singing or seen clapping her hands to the beat of songs without realizing she was doing it. Throughout the years many friends and family enjoyed her homemade fried apple pies. She enjoyed working in her yard and cultivating a container garden that reflected her nurturing nature. Janice was born on December 1, 1946, in Surry County to the late Ander and Martha Billings Lowe. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her brother, Ted Lowe.

12/14/2025

Mrs. Thelma Oiter Hawks Mabe, age 93, of Ararat, Virginia, passed away early Saturday morning, December 13, 2025, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Mabe was born in Patrick County on January 6, 1932, to the late John Patterson and Iva Sue Dishman Hawks. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Mrs. Mabe was a longtime farmer and rode a four wheeler and tractor tending to her cattle until the age of 90. Left to cherish her memories are a daughter, Carolyn Mabe; son and daughter-in-law, Tim Mabe and Lisa; grandchild, Elizabeth Ann Mabe; niece, Linda Ledford and Gene. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mabe was preceded in death by her loving husband, Chester Mabe; sisters, Noraleta Kennedy, Lola Mabe. A funeral service for Mrs. Mabe will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy with the Rev. Ricky Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Doe Run Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 1:00 PM until time of the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Moodys of Mount Airy is respectfully serving the Mabe family.

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