Obituaries

Apr 8, 2026

Dennis Ray Bunn, 79 of Galax, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at his home.  Mr. Bunn was born in Carroll County to the late John Clayton and Annabelle Isom Bunn.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lois Bunn and several siblings.

Survivors include his sons, Dennis Bunn,...

Apr 7, 2026

Mary Ann Sutphin Worrell Hill, 79 of Dugspur, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mrs. Hill was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Walter Kern and Alta Wilma Dalton Sutphin.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, Gerald Worrell and Henry Allen Hill;...

Apr 6, 2026

Donna Gay Ogle Hudson, 57 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at her home.  Mrs. Hudson was born in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Darrell Lester and Nancy Ellen Ogle.

Survivors include her son, Matthew Hudson (Melissa Shipwash); brother, Todd Ogle (Patricia); sisters, Tammy Cummins (Bobby), Darlene Horton (Daymon), and Janet Ogle; grandchildren, Olivia...

Apr 5, 2026

Donald Clifford "Duck" Henley, age 84, of Hillsville, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Mr. Henley was born in Carroll County, Virginia, to the late James and Millie Henley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth Henley; his...

Apr 3, 2026

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Bullard Barley, 72 of Austinville, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at her daughter's home in Jacksonville, NC.  Mrs. Barley was born in Greensboro, NC to the late William Duncan and Scharline Frances Bullard. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Steven Barley; and brothers, Randall Bullard and...

Apr 3, 2026

Vickie Teresa Hughes, 61 of Dugspur, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at her home.  Ms. Hughes was born in Johnson City, TN to the late Willard and Virginia Garland Whitson.

Vickie was a CNA for fourteen years.  She enjoyed her career and helping those in need.

Survivors include her daughter, Jo Hughes and...

Apr 3, 2026

William Randolph Alger, 74 of Hillsville, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at his home. Mr. Alger was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Samuel and Claudine Alderman Alger. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Alger; and brothers, Haeston Alger and Ralph Alger.

William enjoyed...

Apr 3, 2026

Terryell Gentry Crisp, Jr., 68 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Sheila S. Strauss Hospice House in Roanoke, Virginia.  Mr. Crisp was born in Lexington, NC on September 6, 1957.  He was preceded in death by his father, Terryell Gentry Crisp, Sr.

Survivors include his mother, Marie Crisp; siblings, Sherry Crisp...

Mar 31, 2026

Janet Lavon Lintecum Rotenizer went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Janet is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, "JD" James Dean Rotenizer. They were married on April 21, 1961 near Shatley Springs in North Carolina. They would often return there to celebrate their years together. Janet and...

Mar 28, 2026

Edmond Ralph "RJ" Bond, Jr. 75 of Austinville, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at his home. Born in Virginia to the late Edmond Ralph Bond, Sr. and Auga Lucille Gravley Bond. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Roy Nester; and sister-in-law, Denise Bond.

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Mar 24, 2026

Christina Louise Rigney, 54 of Galax, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at her home.  Mrs. Rigney was born in Ohio on July 17, 1971.  She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Louise and Larry Linkous; brother, Darrell Myers; and sister, Michelle Myers.

Survivors include her husband, Larry F. Rigney; children, Larry Darrell...

Mar 23, 2026

Charles Edward Williston, 75 of Dublin, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mr. Williston was born in Maryland to the late Charles and Anna Bell Williston.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Bates Williston.

Mr. Williston was a veteran who proudly served...

Mar 23, 2026

Bobby Lane Fowler, 80 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows.  Mr. Fowler was born in Granville County, NC to the late Harold Russell and Margaret Eleanor Veasey Fowler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Ray Fowler and beloved fur baby, Cheyenne.

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Mar 22, 2026

Michael Paul Griffin, 50 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at his home. Mr. Griffin was born in Galax, Virginia to the late Ray Lester and Brenda Sue Farmer Griffin.

Survivors include his wife, Gail Walls Griffin; daughter, Tiffany Quesinberry; grandson, Landon "Tad Pole" Thomas; brothers, Jerry Ray Griffin and Marty Dean Griffin (Josephine);...

Mar 19, 2026

William Leon "Red" Burnett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, in Hillsville, Virginia at the age of 92.

Red was born in Austinville, Virginia on December 1, 1933 to parents, Burton Emmett Burnett and Agnes Virginia Gallimore Burnett. He often reflected on his childhood in Austinville and the many...

Mar 18, 2026

Donald Eugene Kimble Jr., 64, of Dugspur, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born in Hillsville, VA on September 25, 1961 to Donald and Georgia Kimble.

Referred to on at least one occasion as "the Bob Ross of plumbing," Gene was a generous and talented person always willing to...

Mar 17, 2026

Raymond Kenneth Williams, 78 of Woodlawn, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at his home.  Mr. Williams was born in Delaware to the late Robert and Bessie Taylor Williams.   In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Lee Williams; and other family members.

Survivors include his wife, Karen B....

Mar 16, 2026

Lisa Jo Rigney, 59 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at her home.  Lisa was born in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Robert Richard and Cliffie Lee Farmer Viars.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Wyatt Rigney; brother, Junior Robert Viars; and nephew, Bradley Viars....

Mar 14, 2026

Roger Lee Martin, 76 of Austinville, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his home.  Mr. Martin was born in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Ralph Jefferson and Ethel Virginia Fleming Martin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Benoy.

Roger loved spending time with his family.  He...

Mar 12, 2026

Randy Elton Horton, beloved father and friend, passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 65.

Born on September 12, 1960, in Hillsville, Virginia, Randy lived a life centered around family, friendship, and laughter. Whether at work, at home, or among friends, he was always quick to make those around him smile.

Randy...