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Mrs. Carolyn Diane Odum Woods, age 70 of Mount Airy entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 5, 2026, at her home surro...
06/07/2026

Mrs. Carolyn Diane Odum Woods, age 70 of Mount Airy entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Woods was born on April 11, 1956, in Forsyth County to the late Roy Joseph Odum and Ethel Browder McCraw. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a faithful member of Blue Hollow Baptist Church as long as her health allowed and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Surviving is her son and daughter-in-law, Troy Robert Poindexter and Melissa, step daughter, Dianah Woods; step son, Craig Woods, seven grandchildren, Sydney Woods and Adrienne, Kristin Poindexter King and Justin, Zachary Poindexter, Chirstopher Poindexter, Ashley Woods, Tesla Woods Prater, Holly Aldridge and Josh; great-grandchildren, Landon Woods, Leland Woods, Thomas Scott, Juniper Aldridge; three sisters, Patricia Odum Midkiff, Sandy Odum Kopak, Janet Odum; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ervin Odum and Frankie, Bobby Odum and Della, Roy Odum; daughter-in-law, Diane Doughty along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Woods was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Woods; a son, James Allen Poindexter; two sisters Nancy Odum McGee, Kathy Odum Tate; and a brother, James Edward Odum. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Blue Hollow Baptist Church in Mount Airy with Reverend Rickey Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Midkiff Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Blue Hollow Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Gregory Roger Holderfield, 60, of Kernersville, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his home after a brief illnes...
06/05/2026

Mr. Gregory Roger Holderfield, 60, of Kernersville, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his home after a brief illness. Mr. Holderfield was born August 20, 1965, in Galax, VA, to Nyra Hodges Holderfield and the late Warren Roger Holderfield. Originally from Mount Airy, Greg graduated from North Surry High School in 1983, and went on to attend Watterson Diesel Institute, where he graduated at the top of his class. In 1984, Greg began what would become a remarkable 41-year career with Volvo Truck North America. He started as a diesel mechanic before moving to the corporate division in the early 1990s. During his tenure with VTNA, he served numerous roles, including Instructor, District Service Manager, Director of Technical Support/Reliability, and, most recently, Southeast Regional Director of Service. Greg married his high school sweetheart, April Monday, in September 1985, and together they made their home in King, where they raised their two sons, Zack and Seth. He loved playing and coaching baseball with his boys, trout fishing, and helping friends and family whenever they needed automotive advice or assistance. Later in life, he found his greatest joy in being “Papa” to his five beloved grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, April Monday Holderfield; two sons and daughters-in-law, Zachary and Tamara Holderfield and Seth and Ashley Holderfield; five grandchildren, Austin Holderfield, Charlotte Holderfield, Everly Holderfield, Stella Holderfield, and Quinn Holderfield; his mother, Nyra Hodges Holderfield; a sister and brother-in-law, Dawn and Randy Cassell; his sister-in-law, Laurie Wade; his paternal grandmother, Mallie Holderfield; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Brandi and John Watts; and his brother-in-law, Jeff Monday. In addition to his father, Mr. Holderfield was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Clifford Holderfield; his maternal grandparents, Clifford and Edith Hodges; and his paternal grandfather, Roy Holderfield. No formal memorial service will be held. However, the family will receive friends on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 2:00 until 5:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5047, Boone, IA 50940-0047.

Mr. Randy Reid Ratcliff, 69 of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 4, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in...
06/05/2026

Mr. Randy Reid Ratcliff, 69 of Mount Airy, passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 4, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born March 25, 1957, in Surry County to the late Donald Eugene Ratcliff and Patricia Yvonne “Pat” Jones Ratcliff. He was retired from the automobile industry and was of the Baptist faith. Randy loved his classic country music, wrestling, and NASCAR. Mr. Ratcliff is survived by two daughters, Jenna Ratcliff and Alexis Faith Ratcliff; grandson, Brayden Higgins; brother and sister-in-law, Rondale and Susan Ratcliff; special niece, Elizabeth “Apple” Grace Ratcliff; a special aunt, Peggy Rierson; and many more family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Ratcliff was preceded in death by two sons, Dustin Randall Ratcliff and Anthony Stewart Ratcliff; sister, Alisa Lynn Ratcliff Hutson; and by a brother, Rodney “Rod” Reginald Ratcliff. A graveside service will be held Sunday June 7, 2026, at 3:00pm at Midway Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Larry Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy from 1:30 - 2:30pm. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.

Mrs. Mary Louise Beasley Guynn, age 92, of Ararat, VA passed away June 3, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital. She was b...
06/05/2026

Mrs. Mary Louise Beasley Guynn, age 92, of Ararat, VA passed away June 3, 2026, at Northern Regional Hospital. She was born in Patrick County, VA, May 26, 1934, the daughter of the late Murray Ho**er Beasley and Mary Epperson Beasley Anderson. Mrs. Guynn was a graduate of Blue Ridge High School and a longtime resident of Ararat, VA. She was a woman of many talents. Mrs. Guynn worked as a teacher assistant at Blue Ridge School, was a payroll clerk at Eco-Knit, and took the school census for Patrick County Public Schools. She was active in the community and a member of Unity Church for many years along with her husband, James Gray Guynn. Mrs. Guynn is survived by her children, Cheryl Bowling and her husband Brent, Donna Golding and her husband Tommy, and her son Jim Guynn and his wife Marie; grandchildren, Corey Bowling (Lisa), Jamey Bowling (Gretchen), Christy Bowling Sutton (Jonathan), Derrick Guynn (Brandy), Kimberly Guynn (Tyler), Justin Golding, and Ashley Golding; great grandchildren, Mary Bowling, James Bowling, Caitlyn Sutton, Isabella “Bella” Bowling, Jillian Sutton, Blair Bowling, Grayson Guynn, Everley Guynn, and Willow Guynn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Gray Guynn of 74 ½ years of marriage and brother, George Beasley. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy with Mr. Jamey Bowling officiating. Interment will follow in Unity Church Cemetery. The family will have a visitation with friends and family at the funeral home on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 1:00 PM until time of the service. Moodys of Mount Airy is respectfully serving the Guynn family.

Ms. Debra Dinkins Powell, of Mount Airy, a beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on ...
06/05/2026

Ms. Debra Dinkins Powell, of Mount Airy, a beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born February 1, 1955, in Mount Airy, to the late Charles Burton and Frances Hunt Dinkins.

Debra graduated from Mount Airy High School in 1973 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Campbell University in 1977. Teaching was Debra’s passion, and she touched the lives of countless students and families.

She began her teaching career in Mount Airy, serving in the special needs classroom at Jones School from 1977 until 1978. She then taught at Pilot Mountain Elementary from 1978 until 1981. Following a move to Wilkesboro, Debra taught a combined 4th and 5th grade class and served as a children’s librarian at the Wilkes County Public Library. After returning home to Mount Airy, she resumed teaching in 1996 at Franklin Elementary. In 1999, she returned to Jones Intermediate, which she considered home, where she faithfully taught on the third-grade hall until her retirement in 2018.

Debra was a member of Grace Moravian Church. She found great joy in spending time with her granddaughters, sewing, gardening, and sitting on her front porch watching the wildlife.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Abby and Chris Hazel; two granddaughters, Kylie and Harper; her nieces, Addison Greene (Zach) and Lauren Little; and many special cousins and friends. In addition to her parents, Ms. Powell was preceded in death by her brother, William Hunt “Bill” Dinkins.

A service of worship and celebration of Debra’s life will be held Monday, June 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM at Mount Airy Wesleyan Church, with the Rev. Jason Madison officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. A private inurnment will be held at God’s Acre at a later date.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to Debra’s friends and the community for the outpouring of love, support, and celebration she received during the last few months of her life. It meant so much to her to know how deeply she was loved and cherished.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, P.O. Box 325, Dobson, NC 27017.

Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.

Mr. Austin Samuel Critz, of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the age of 28. Austin was b...
06/05/2026

Mr. Austin Samuel Critz, of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the age of 28. Austin was born March 3, 1998, in Forsyth County, to Sam and Becky Critz. Austin was a lifelong academic with a passion for uncovering knowledge and sharing it with others. In all he did, he wanted people to be taken care of above all else. He was quiet and thoughtful, with a bright mind, a quick wit, and a special ability to make his friends and family laugh. Every now and then he would get a belly laugh going, usually at a joke that he himself made, and it would spread to everyone in the room. Austin felt deeply. He loved debate, motivated by a sincere desire for all those around him to know the truth. He was an avid reader and loved to dig into research on any given topic that interested him. He had knack for technology and would offer help to anyone needing tech help. In fact, he would help others in any way he could. He loved board games. His sharp wit and big smile will be sorely missed. Austin was deeply intentional in his faith, spending his entire life learning about Christian history and the influence of God on the world. We are forever grateful for the 28 years that we got with him, and we know that he is at peace now in the arms of our Lord. He is survived by his parents, Sam and Becky Critz; his brother and sister-in-law, Ryan and Lena Critz; his niece, Jemma Critz; his maternal grandmother, Barbara Speight Hill; his paternal grandparents, Sam and Betty Critz; his aunts and uncles, Suzi and John Cannon, Jeff and Rhonda Hill, and Darron and Nicole Hill; his first cousins, Jack Cannon, Brady Hill, Dustin Oakley, and Blake and Courtney Oakley; and his family’s dogs, Scout, Duffy, and Marshall (who never had to stay with strangers because Austin was there). Austin was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charles Edward Hill; and his paternal grandmother, Ann Boyles Powers. A service of worship and celebration of Austin’s life will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Alex L. Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Critz Family Cemetery, under the direction of Dr. Roger B. Gilbert. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the church. Memorial donations can be made in Austin’s memory to Action and Awareness for Su***de Prevention at https://www.pledge.to/organizations/33-4602236/action-awareness-for-suicide-prevention or Brain and Behavior Research Foundation at https://donate.bbrfoundation.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=1. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.

Mr. Johnnie Wayne Gunter, age 78, of Mt. Airy, NC passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospic...
06/05/2026

Mr. Johnnie Wayne Gunter, age 78, of Mt. Airy, NC passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home. He was born on July 16, 1947, in Surry County to the late James William and Zelma Jane Sawyers Gunter. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Johnnie was known for his sense of humor. He retired from Renfro corporation where he was a department manager. He was a member of Bannertown Baptist Church, where he had served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher and on many more committees. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. Surviving is his loving wife, Beverly Putynkowski; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Nick Sechrist; sons and daughters-in-laws, James Richard “Ricky” and April Gunter, Mark and Dana Johnson, Kevin and Tammy Johnson; grandchildren and spouses, Kasey and Wes Harris, Kayla Sechrist, Adam and Destiney Gunter, Eric and Jessica Gunter, Bella Gunter, Summer Gunter, Nathan Gunter, McKenzie Johnson, Ben Johnson; 8 great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Libby Gunter. In addition to his parents, Mr. Gunter was preceded in death by a son, John Gunter and three brothers; Lee Gunter, Bobby Ray Gunter and Jimmy Gray Gunter. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Bannertown Baptist Church. The service will be conducted by Rev, Jeff Wall and Rev. Mickey Cogdill. Burial will follow in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM Saturday at Bannertown Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bannertown Baptist Church, 1834 Westfield Road, Mt. Airy, NC 27030.

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Mrs. Janice Elizabeth Bennett Phillips, age 78 of Mount Airy, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 2, 2026, at the ...
06/05/2026

Mrs. Janice Elizabeth Bennett Phillips, age 78 of Mount Airy, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 2, 2026, at the SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville. Mrs. Phillips was born on May 31, 1948, in Surry County to the late Raleigh Ogene and Elizabeth Mattie Holden Bennett. Janice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her family was the center of her world, especially attending each and every sporting event that her children and grandchildren were involved in. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Ken Phillips (Ann Katherine), Kemp Phillips (Lisa), Kent Phillips (Amy); seven grandchildren, Logan Phillips Watson (Harry), Carter Phillips, Kemp Phillips, Jr., Grace Phillips, Elizabeth Bennett Phillips, Kentlee Phillips, Karson Phillips; four sisters, Mary Bennett Crotts, Annie Mae Bennett Dunford, Susan Bennett, Iris Bennett Harold; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Luther Bennett (Joann), Ogene Bennett (Martha); along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Wade Otis Phillips. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM AM Oakdale Cemetery with Reverend Randy Llewelyn officiating. No formal visitation will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, P.O. Box 325, Dobson, North Carolina 27017. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Michael Dale Easter, 71 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side on Tuesday eve...
06/05/2026

Mr. Michael Dale Easter, 71 of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully with his family and friends by his side on Tuesday evening June 2, 2026, at Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy. He was born in Forsyth County, October 9, 1954, to the late Coy Ledford Easter and Ida Goldie “Marie” Cagle Easter. He retired from AQUA and was a member of Pine Ridge Baptist Church. Mike loved his Lord and Savior and was always willing to tell you about him. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Vivian Hawks Easter of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Cindy Easter; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Nicholas Bunker; grandchildren, Kayla Easter, Cory Easter, Lee Bunker, Levi Bunker, and Kai Bunker; great grandchildren, Adlee Easter and Zzyzx Taylor; brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Alicia Easter; and several other family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Easter was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Magdalene Easter Gordon; and an infant brother, Coy Ledford Easter, Jr. Per Mr. Easter’s wishes, there will not be any formal services at this time. Inurnment will take place at Pine Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. The Easter family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Central Continuing Care, Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, and Moody Funeral Service for all of the love, care, and support during this time. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.

Mr. Austin Samuel Critz, of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Monday night, June 1, 2026, at the age of 28.A servi...
06/04/2026

Mr. Austin Samuel Critz, of Mount Airy, passed away unexpectedly on Monday night, June 1, 2026, at the age of 28.

A service of worship and celebration of Austin’s life will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Alex L. Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Critz Family Cemetery, under the direction of Dr. Roger B. Gilbert. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the church.

Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.

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