Obituaries

Oct 3, 2025

Virginia Frances Grubb Thomas, 74 of Wytheville, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Wytheville Community Hospital.  Mrs. Thomas was born in Wytheville, Virginia to the late James Albert and Maude Henrietta Grubb.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Sunny Grubb.

Survivors include her husband, James Burlilian Thomas;...

Oct 3, 2025

Delores Jean Nester went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Evelyn Bruce; brothers, Clifford Bruce and Jim Bruce. She was also reunited with her precious grandson, Dustin Ray Cassell, whom she loved very dearly.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter,...

Oct 2, 2025

Sharon Gail Dalton Dobbins, 77, departed this earthly life, at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows, in Laurel Fork, Virginia. Sharon was born in Freemont, Virginia 3/31/1948. An only child she was preceded in death by her parents, Howard "Phillip" and Dorothy Worrell Dalton, and her husband of 45 years, Douglas Ray Dobbins.

Survivors include her two aunts, Shirley...

Oct 1, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Nicholson died at 89 on October 1, 2025 at a skilled nursing facility in Laurel Fork, Virginia after a six-year struggle with Parkinsonism. She enjoyed her sip of wine before dinner right up to the end, leaving this world still listening to the Irish tenors sing.

She was born September 26, 1936 at home in...

Sep 28, 2025

Chester Allen Perdue, 61, born on July 5th, 1964 of 1068 Woodstock Road Meadows of Dan, Virginia, passed away September 28th, 2025 due to a tragic accident on I-77 Southbound near mile marker 72. On Sunday, a drunk driver took his life and his family's loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and brother-in-law.

He was born in...

Sep 25, 2025

Carol Ayers Hancock, 68, of the Mountain Plains Community of Carroll County, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025.  She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph Lemuel and Muriel Hawks Ayers, a son, Ben Hancock, a brother-in-law, Ottis Coulson and a son-in-law, Gary Riggins.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Douglas Hancock...

Sep 25, 2025

Eula Vernell McCormick, 86, passed away on September 25, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born on December 8, 1938 to the late Luther and Elva Thomas Horton in Carroll County, Va.

Left with cherished memories are 3 sons along with their spouses; David and Regina McCormick of Galax, Ronnie and Deborah McCormick of Galax, along...

Sep 25, 2025

Michael Alvin McPherson, 65, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his home.

Born October 9, 1959 in Calhoun, GA, Mike was the son of the late Sarah Whilfield-Gallimore and Alvin McPherson.  He was a graduate of Carroll County High School and spent his whole life as a surveyor for the Carroll community.

Mike is...

Sep 24, 2025

Richard Wayne Brooks, Sr., 59 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Brooks was born in Carroll County to the late John L. Brooks, Jr. and Mary Helen Marshall Brooks.

Survivors include his children, Richard Brooks, Jr. and Brittany Dawn Brooks; grandchildren, Lynzi Rae Elledge, Kaylee Dawn Elledge, and Madelyn Charmaine...

Sep 24, 2025

Dorothy Ann Powers, 67 of Wirtz, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.  She was born on November 21, 1957 and was preceded in death by her parents, Guy Junior and Barbara Jean Rigney Felts; brother, Jr. Ray Felts; and nephew, Jeremy Breedwell.

Survivors include her son, Marvin Powers and daughter-in-law, Demi Watkins; siblings, Cathy Breedwell...

Sep 23, 2025

Patricia Darlene Montgomery Dalton, 79 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke.  Mrs. Dalton was born in Pulaski, Virginia on October 23, 1945.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayburn O'dell Dalton; father, Dewey Morris Montgomery; daughter, Teresa Thompson-Bond; and brother, Gerald Montgomery.

Survivors include her children,...

Sep 21, 2025

William Jerry Pendleton September 10, 1939 – September 21, 2025 Ararat, Virginia

William Jerry Pendleton, a devoted husband, beloved father, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, and lifelong servant through music and ministry, passed away at the age of 86.

Born on September 10, 1939, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, Jerry was the son of the...

Sep 20, 2025

Kathleen Amy Gibson, 76 of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at her home.  Kathleen was born in Malone, NY on October 11, 1948.  She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Gibson; mother, Dolores Estes Hutchinson; daughter, Dena Shadwick; siblings, David Gibson, Darrel Gibson, and Doreen Cray; nephew, David, and niece Rachael.

Ms....

Sep 16, 2025

Kenneth Lee Williams, 56 of Woodlawn, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Williams was born in Wilmington, Delaware on February 15, 1969.

Survivors include his wife, Connie May Williams; children, Savannah Parker (Ian Boutin), Kenneth Williams, Jr., and Nicolas Williams; parents, Karen Louise and Raymond K. Williams; step-children, Kayla Moody (Thomas), Jason...

Sep 12, 2025

Emma Christine Tippett Marshall, a woman known for her vivacious spirit and witty sense of humor, passed away on September 12, 2025, in Grayson County, Virginia. Born on October 28, 1945, in St. Mary's County, Maryland, Emma lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a passion for music and dance.

She had a remarkable gift for...

Sep 12, 2025

Michael Ray Miller 67 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2025 at Hillsville Health and Rehab. He was preceded in death by his father, John Miller; grandson Dylan Whitaker; sister, Norma Jean Cochran.

Survivors include his wife, Janett Miller; daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and David Whitaker, and Joan Michelle and Chris Cody; mother, Norma...

Sep 11, 2025

Perry "Doug" Sutphin, 74, of Keyport passed away peacefully, at home on Thursday, September 11, 2025.  Perry was born on May 27, 1951, in Laurel Fork, Virginia, where he spent his younger years. He moved to Keyport, New Jersey where he graduated from Keyport High School in 1969. While living in Keyport, he met the love of his life,...

Sep 11, 2025

Rosa Rebecca Felts, 97 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Hillsville Health and Rehab.  Mrs. Felts was born in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Norman Lester and Vadie Viola Harmon Burnett.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sons, Zach Stephens and Jan Stephens; brothers, Clyde Burnett, Kincey Burnett...

Sep 9, 2025

H. Stuart Shockley Jr died September 9, 2025 at home in Meadows of Dan, VA. Stuart was born October 10, 1964 in Delaware and raised in Hillsville by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie and Collean Reece Terry. He was a 1983 graduate of Carroll County High School.

He was preceded in death by his mother Collean...

Sep 8, 2025

William Norman "Bill" Smyer, Ph. D., 79, of Fancy Gap, Virginia, died September 8, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Smyer and Gay Ellis Smyer, and sister Carole Smyer Jones. He is survived by his brother, Richard F. (Sissy) Smyer of Seguin, Texas; brother-in-law J. William Jones of Foley, Alabama;...