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11/03/2026

Mr. Calvin “Sam” Margin Rorrer, age 90 of Stuart, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Patrick County on April 30, 1936 to the late Freddie C. and Fannie Lawless Rorrer. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rorrer was preceded in death by a daughter, Lorie Rorrer Jones; one sister, Hortense Crawford; three brothers, Maynard Rorrer, J.W. “Chappy” Rorrer, and English Rorrer.

He deeply loved his family and enjoyed spending time in the outdoors; especially shooting and fishing. He could often be found in his garage working on projects.

Mr. Rorrer is survived by his wife, Nancy Scott Rorrer; a son, Sammy Rorrer (Karen) of Stuart; four grandchildren, Cody Lawless, Tommy Lawless (Brittany), Taylor Lawless, and Denise Hoffman (Logan); six great-grandchildren, Leia Lawless, Lorelai Lawless, Cambria Altis, Allesia Hutchens, Brayden Hoffman, and Brooks Hoffman; a sister, Maureen Blankenship, of Collinsville.

Funeral services for Mr. Rorrer will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Sycamore Baptist Church with Pastor Shaun Draughn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Sycamore Baptist Church, c/o Nancy Midkiff, Treasurer, 171 Sycamore Church Lane, Stuart, Virginia 24171, Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 38, Woolwine, VA 24185, or Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department, 6687 Fairystone Park HWY., Stuart, VA 24171. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

11/03/2026

Mrs. Brenda Kaye Overby Smith, age 84, of Dobson, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 27, 1942, in Surry County, to the late Clyde Taft Overby and the late Mary Willard Overby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, William “Bill” Eugene Smith; her son, David “Bud” Eugene Smith; her brothers, Jimmy Martin Overby and Donald Ray Overby Sr. and her nephews, Donald Ray Overby Jr, and Brandon Taft Overby. Kaye was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud great-grandmother. Family was the center of her world, and she found her greatest joy in the time she spent with those she loved. She especially treasured caring for her great-grandchildren and making memories with each generation of her family. She retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, where she worked as a claims processor. Outside of work, Kaye enjoyed tending to her flowers, watching the birds, and collecting teapots. She found happiness in life's simple pleasures and was a faithful member of the Baptist faith. Left to cherish her memories are her daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Dale Stewart; grandchildren, Chrissy Robson and Nick, Jonathan Gwyn and Shelly, and Taylor Smith; great grandchildren, Laura Robson and Clint Robson; her fur babies, Molly and Midnight; and several nieces nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 9, 2026, in the Pilot Mountain City Cemetery, with Rev. Caleb Thomas and Pastor Cory Honeycutt officiating. There will be no formal visitation at the funeral home. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Mountain Valley Hospice and to her loving caregivers, Sarah Hasty and Maria Garcia, for the kindness, compassion, and care shown to Kaye and her family. Though she will be deeply missed, the love she shared, the memories she created, and the family she cherished will remain a lasting part of the lives she touched. Moody-Davis Funeral Service of Dobson is respectfully serving the Smith family.

11/03/2026

Margie Irene Utt, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, peacefully departed this life on October 31, 2026, at the Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, North Carolina. Born on October 19, 1938, in Fancy Gap, Virginia, Irene was the cherished daughter of Harvey Jeff and Mary Lee Melton. Her life was a testament to kindness, faith, and family devotion, leaving an enduring legacy of love.

Irene shared a remarkable 64-year marriage with her devoted husband, Carl Ray Utt. Together, they built a loving family and created countless cherished memories. Their life together was a beautiful journey filled with camping adventures and fishing trips to the mountains and the beach. They found joy in the simple pleasures and the great outdoors, nurturing a family that would grow to include five children, thirteen grandchildren, and twenty-six great-grandchildren.

Irene's career was spent alongside her husband at Proctor Silex, where they worked until retirement. Her dedication to her work was matched only by her devotion to her family. Irene's home was a warm and welcoming haven; known for the big dinners she lovingly prepared for her children and grandchildren. Her sweet nature and kind heart touched all who knew her.

A woman of profound faith, Irene's love for the Lord was the cornerstone of her life. She steadfastly placed God first, her family second, and her country third, praying daily for their well-being. Her unwavering faith and generous spirit were sources of inspiration to her family and friends.

Irene is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Carl, her son-in-law Randy Thomas, and her siblings, James, Burley, Edgar, and Kenny Melton, as well as Edith Horton, Arlene Horton, Juanita Bolt, Ruth Easter, and Ida Jean Huff

She is lovingly survived by her son, Michael (Sheila) Utt of Mount Airy, NC; her daughters, Kathie (Robert) Fleenor of Covington, KY, Penny Thomas of Mount Airy, NC, Brenda VanHoy (Doug) of Elkin, NC, and Pamela (Stan) Simmons of Mount Airy, NC. Her legacy continues through her thirteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and her sister Wanda Sawyers of Fancy Gap, VA. Irene also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends for a visitation on November 8, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home and Chapel in Mount Airy, NC with Reverend Gary Horton and Reverend Mark Utt officiating. A service celebrating Irene's beautiful life will follow at 2:00 PM.

In honor of Irene's compassionate nature, donations can be made to the Woltz Hospice Home, P.O. Box 325, Dobson, North Carolina 27017, reflecting her family's gratitude for the care and comfort they provided in her final days.

Margie Irene Utt's life was a testament to love, faith, and family, and her memory will forever be cherished by those who were blessed to know her.

Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy has been entrusted with the arrangements.

11/02/2026

Mr. Jimmie Vestal “Papa” Robertson, 79 of Lowgap, NC, passed away at his home Saturday morning, October 31, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Carroll County, March 20, 1947, to the late Husie Anderson “Ann” Robertson and Ossie Viola Tolbert Robertson. He was the owner of Foothills Evergreen, Inc. and was of the Baptist Faith. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 40 years, Beulah Mae Todd Robertson; sons and a daughter-in-law, David and Susie Robertson, and Michael Pope; daughter, Patricia Robertson; step-daughter, Michelle and Bo Puckett; grandchildren, Jessica Manuel, Sandy Robertson, Candy Robertson, Samantha Jones, Noah Robertson, Keisha and Matt James, Jessie and Krista Bullins, and Karli and Brady Tilley; great-grandchildren, Destiny Smith, Ali Smith, Kannon Peele, Kennadi Jones, Raylan Robertson, and Navy Tilley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Anne Deatherage, Virginia Dawson, Annie Edwards, Linda and Johnny Noah, Jessie Stevens, and Anthylene and Lynn Haynes; several nieces and nephews; and several other family and friends. In addition to his parents, Mr. Robertson was preceded in death by three sisters, Carlene Robertson, Helen Gwyn, and Shelvia Snow; three brothers, Gary Robertson, Clarence Robertson and William Wade Robertson; his stepmother, Irene Galyean Robertson; and a stepson, Gray Bullins. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Moody Funeral Home at 2:00pm with Pastor Joe Atkins and Pastor William Shew officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday night, November 2, 2026, at Moody’s from 6:00 until 8:00pm. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.

11/02/2026

Mr. Ralph Joseph Benge Sr., age 88, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 5, 1938, in Yadkin County to the late Hugh and Dorothy Collins Benge. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Mr. Benge will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Deanna York Benge; his children, Ezekiel Benge, Zebadiah Benge, Sandra Wood (Junior), Jesse Benge, Renee Robertson (Tim), Ralph Benge Jr., and Ricky Benge; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; his sister, Virginia Jirtle (Terry); his brother, Jimmy Benge; his special niece, Laura Butner; and his special great-niece, Kenni Butner. In addition to his parents, Mr. Benge was preceded in death by an infant son, Letcher Hugh Benge; his granddaughter, Tiffany Robertson; and his sister, Katherine Parrish. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Liberty Baptist Church in Lowgap, with the Rev. Robert Farmer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy. Flowers will be received or donations may be made to Bible Baptist Church, c/o Rev. Robert Farmer, PO Box 63, Lowgap, NC 27024 in honor of Mr. Benge.

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11/02/2026

Geneva Bledsoe Bullin Mabe joined her Heavenly Father and loved ones on\Friday, October 30, 2026.

Geneva was born on May 31,1930 to the late Tommy Preston Bledsoe and

Anna Edmonds Bledsoe. She was also preceded in death by her beloved

grandson, Jason Huffman, her husband, Howard Bullin and all of her dear

brothers and sisters: Roger(Betty)Bledsoe, Monroe(Vera)Bledsoe,

Pansy(Joel)Moore, Vera Smitherman, Mae(Ellis)Crissman and several dear

nieces and nephews. She is survived by her loving children: Her daughter,

Rebecca and Lloyd Huffman and her son, Tim and Tammy Mabe.

Grandchildren: Hannah and Todd Price, Nathan Holyfield and Ashlee

Boyd. Great-Grandchildren: Cooper and Boone Price. She is also survived

by many precious nieces, nephews and special friend, Peggy Simpson.

Geneva was a graduate of Copeland High School, and a retiree from

Tultex(Washington Mills)after 39 years of service. She was a life-long

active member and Sunday School teacher at the church she loved New

Home Church of Christ. She also helped organize the Copeland Senior

Citizens. She was one of the first Copeland “Lady Ruritans”, a member of

the Siloam Extension Homemakers and a big Carolina Tarheel fan. Geneva

was an avid quilter, who also loved to garden, can and cook. We had many

wonderful meals at her table. Geneva was the most loved matriarch of our

family. She loved us all; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, and we in

turn loved her the same. She wanted us to visit and sit on her porch - we

were surrounded by flowers, lively conversation and we made memories.

When asked what mattered most in this life, her answers were: her faith

and her family. She has left us much to treasure. We rejoice in knowing

she is sitting at the feet of Jesus.

The family wishes to express special love and gratitude to Doris Bledsoe

and Anita Southard for their gentle loving care and compassion toward our

Mother.

The service will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at New Home Church of Christ: 186 New Home

Church Road Dobson NC 27017. The family will receive friends at the

church with visitation from 12:00-1:45 pm, with the service beginning at 2:00 pm, and

graveside to follow in the church cemetery. You may send flowers. Donations can be made to New

Home Church of Christ ℅ James Draughn or Mountain Valley Hospice. Moody-Davis Funeral Service in Dobson is respectfully serving the Mabe family.

11/02/2026

Mrs. Ethel Elaine Mabe Dishman, age 82, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at King Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 20, 1944, in Patrick County to the late Charlie and Monie Bowman Mabe. She is survived by her children, Edward Dishman and Steve Allen Dishman; grandchildren, Donnie Dishman Jr., Michael Dishman, Santana Marie Dishman, Crystal Dishman, Thomas Dishman, and William Dishman; great-grandchildren, Jace, Aiden, Benjamin, Isabelle Dishman; and sister, Alene Pell. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dishman was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Wilkey Dishman; her son, Donnie Lee Dishman Sr.; and her other brothers and sisters. No formal services will be held at the funeral home at this time.

10/31/2026

Mrs. Mary Sue McBride Burkhart, age 77, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at her home. She was born on May 18, 1949 in Surry County to the late Joe and Myrtle Hawks McBride. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and cherished friend, was a blessing to everyone fortunate enough to know her. She lived a life filled with love, kindness, compassion, and unwavering faith in God. She was christened in the Christian faith, beginning a lifelong journey of faith and love for the Lord. Her faith was a special part of who she was, and she carried that love in her heart throughout her life. Above all else, her family was her greatest treasure. She was a mother whose love knew no limits and a grandmother whose hugs, wisdom, and unconditional love created memories that will be treasured forever. Her home and heart were always open, and she had a special way of making everyone feel loved and welcomed. She taught her family the meaning of strength, kindness, forgiveness, and the importance of loving ones another. Her gentle spirit, warm smile, and caring heart will never be forgotten. She was more than a mother and grandmother; she was the heart of her family, a guiding light and a blessing that will be missed beyond. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 59 years, Bobby Burkhart; children, Chris Burkhart (Lisa), Joey Burkhart (Michelle); grandchildren, Amber Burkhart, Hannah Wolfe (Joey); great-grandchildren, Joseph Wolfe, Chloe Wolfe; brothers, Tommy McBride, CJ McBride, Johnny McBride (Debbie). In addition to her parents Mrs. Burkhart was preceded in death by sisters, Maybelle Coalson, Josephine Leonard, Ruth McCraw, Imogene Collins, Ravena Freeman, Sarah Jackson and Alene Jarrell; brother, Fred McBride. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Airy with service conducted by Dr. David Sparks. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 12:30 until the time for the service at the funeral home.

10/30/2026

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Please see the updated obituary below for additional information.

Mr. Woodrow Josh “Butch” Craddock, Jr., 74, of Dobson, passed away Monday afternoon, October 26, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Craddock was born June 15, 1952, in Rockingham County, one of three children born to the late Woodrow Josh Craddock and Lula Mae Jones Craddock Adams. Butch worked for many years as a pipefitter and welder and was a member of a welder’s union. He was a follower of Christ and a member of White Plains Friends Meeting. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson through the countryside. He is survived by two sons, Dario Craddock and Joel Craddock; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Craddock, Nicholas Craddock, Alleigh Craddock, Romy Craddock Roland, and Robin Craddock; three great-grandchildren, Jackson Shelton, Alex Shelton, and Lauralye Long; two sisters; and his extended family, Patricia Ball, Jeff Ball, the Rev. Dusty and Debbie Ball, Susan and Danny Shaffner, Jennifer, Shawn, and Isaiah Senter, Lindsey, Todd, and Hunter Ellis, and Tristyn Harris. In addition to his parents, Mr. Craddock was preceded in death by his stepfather, Hilton Adams. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. He will be laid to rest in the White Plains Friends Meeting Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kairos Prison Ministry International at https://givebutter.com/kairosprisonministry. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.

10/30/2026

Mrs. Helen Louise Edwards Pippin, age 84 of Mount Airy, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at her home after a long battle of dementia. Mrs. Pippin was born on June 18, 1942, in Surry County to the late Howard Columbus Edwards and Della Bowman Edwards Shumate. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Surviving is her daughter and son-in-law, Joyce Pippin Caudle and Grant; sons and daughter-in-law, Jeff Pippin, Jimmy Pippin, Robert James Pippin, Jr. and Roxanne; adopted son, Mark Boyd; seven grandchildren, Emily Pippin and Darren “Sca” Scanlon, Carly Pippin Martin and Phillip, Michelle Pippin, Jared Pippin, David Caudle and Abby, Carson Pardue, Cole Pardue and Kaylene Mazzarello; three great-grandchildren , Vera Caudle, Isaac Caudle, Lennon Pardue, and baby Martin on the way; a very special sister, Mildred Edwards Horton; along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Pippin was preceded in death by her husband, Robert James Pippin, Sr.; three sisters, Brenda Sue Edwards Parker, Ruby Mae Edwards Bingman, Carolyn Edwards Moore; and six brothers, Will Junior Edwards, Clarence Gray Edwards, Troy Lee Edwards, Robert Dean Edwards, Lawrence Wayne Edwards and Larry James Edwards. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 3:15 PM at Old Hollow Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Jim Richland officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Moody Funeral Home from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Liberty Home Health and Hospice Care staff members, Tina and Noelia; along with Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care staff Jayden, Betty, and Teresa for all the compassionate care they provided for Mrs. Pippin during her illness. In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to Liberty Hospice, 336 North South Street, Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030. Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy has been entrusted with the arrangements.