Obituaries

Aug 25, 2025

Rita Ann McLarty, 82 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC.  Mrs. McLarty was born in Columbus, OH on April 28, 1943.  She retired from Iredell County Clerk of Superior Courts office in Statesville, NC.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Mary Angelcor Benvenuti and husband,...

Aug 20, 2025

It is with deep love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of James Monroe Curry Sr, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and servant of God and others, who passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025 at the age of 87. James is preceded in death by his bride of 65 years Susan (Sheppard) Curry, his parents Ance...

Aug 20, 2025

Anissa Jo Keith, 53 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at her home.  Anissa was born in Florida on May 6, 1972.

Anissa was a kind, caring and compassionate person.  She loved the Lord, her husband, kids, and grandkids beyond measure.  She always spoke highly of her Ma Ester and Pa Tommy, who...

Aug 19, 2025

Tina E. Nester, 87 of Dugspur, passed away peacefully at Hillsville Health and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Tina was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother, who had a special place in each family member's heart. She retired from the Carroll County School System, and was a member of Mitchell Chapel P.H. Church since 1965....

Aug 17, 2025

John Wayne Taylor, 73 of Woodlawn, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Taylor was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late John F. and Bessie P. Graham Taylor.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lexi Taylor.

Survivors include his wife, Janet Taylor; son,...

Aug 13, 2025

***COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT***

Rebecca Branscome Hawkins, 74 of Galax passed away, Wednesday August 13, 2025.

She is survived by two daughters, Kim Bolt and Ann Wright; two grandchildren, Timothy Landry and Sarah Wright; sister, Vicki Branscome Hash Duncan (Mark); nephews, Erick Hash (Chrissy) and Seth Hash (Jennifer).

Services will be held privately. ...

Aug 12, 2025

Marlin Wade Surratt

Marlin Wade Surratt, 86, of Hillsville, VA passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025.

Born on November 9, 1938, in Hillsville, he was the son of the late Marvin Rabon Surratt & Myrta Marie Alderman Surratt.

Marlin was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Mary Louise Iroler...

Aug 12, 2025

Andrew Giles Semones, of Fancy Gap, died of natural causes on August 12, 2025.  Born in Dr. Virgil Cox's Clinic in Galax, Virginia, July 7, 1953, Andy was a master woodcutter and woodworker; a builder, a carpenter, a fisherman, a gardener, a hunter, and a writer; and a much-loved son, brother, uncle and friend. He lived most of his...

Aug 7, 2025

Bruce Harmon Nester, 59 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Nester was born in Stuart, Virginia on October 15, 1965.  He was preceded in death by his father, Waitman Nester. Bruce was a member of Tory Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include his mother, Peggie Dalton Nester; brothers, Lewis Nester...

Aug 7, 2025

Dale Leroy Dalton, 61, passed away on Thursday August 7th, at his home surrounded by family and friends.  Dale fought a long and difficult battle with a very aggressive disease Lewy Body Dementia.

He was predeceased in death by his father, Glenn Lee Dalton, Brother Danny Wayne Dalton, Paternal Grandparents Howard and Annie Beasley Dalton, and Maternal...

Aug 5, 2025

Darlene Ann Wilson, 72 of Woodlawn, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mrs. Wilson was born in Virginia to the late Melvin and Mildred Crowder Frazier.

Survivors include her husband, Clyde Wilson; daughters, Michelle Wetherbee (Eric), and Crystal; and five grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at a...

Aug 3, 2025

Joyce Marie Bobbitt, 62 of Willis, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mrs. Bobbitt was born in Alexandria, VA to the late Charles Arnold and Joan Frankie Stone Dunford.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Allen Bobbitt and sister, Linda Dunford.

Survivors...

Aug 2, 2025

Celene Bolen, 80 of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at her home.  Ms. Bolen was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Garnett Z. and Golda Melton Lineberry.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her siblings, Ila Marie Marshall, Elizabeth Harmon, Haywood Lineberry, Jesse Lineberry, Garnett Z. Lineberry Jr.,...

Jul 31, 2025

James Delon Lewis, 73 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his home. Mr. Lewis was born in Carroll County to the late James and Madeline Davis Lewis.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Dale Lewis.

Survivors include sisters, Janie Harper and Louise Lewis; brother, Sammy...

Jul 30, 2025

Coretta L. Marshall, 98 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at her home.  Mrs. Marshall was born in West Virginia to the late Elbert Lee and Marion Margaret Marshall Largen.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Clarence L. Marshall, as well as her brother, Elbert...

Jul 30, 2025

Jane Paulette Melton, 79 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Hillsville Health and Rehabilitation.  Ms. Melton was born in Carroll County to the late Howard Clifford and Earline Alderman Marshall.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Opal Marie Meredith.

Survivors include her children, Denise Dixon...

Jul 29, 2025

Juanita Henley Goad, 79 of Hillsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at her home.  She worked and retired from Radford Ammunition Plant.  She was a loving mother of "Krissy" Slusser and spouse, Justin Wright.  Her heart was always with the Lord.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, and "at her fishing...

Jul 28, 2025

Nelson Thomas Williams, 73 of Hillsville passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Williams was born in Christiansburg, Virginia to the late Albert and Roxie Thomas Williams.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Thomas Williams and a brother, Richard Williams.

Survivors include his son,...

Jul 26, 2025

Larry Allen Pickett, 74 of Austinville, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.  Mr. Pickett was born in Northfork, WV to the late Charles and Bonnie Burnette Pickett.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by siblings, Wayne Pickett, Terri Pickett Marshall, and Danny Pickett; and brother-in-law, Herman...

Jul 22, 2025

Brian Wayne Horton, 55, of Hillsville, Virginia, passed away Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025. Brian was born on March 27th, 1970, in Galax, Virginia.

He is remembered in life by his wife, Christina Horton; His sons, Jonathan Horton and Garrett Horton; Grandchildren, Harper Horton and Aidan Horton; Mother and step-father, Mary Horton Marshall and Joe Marshall; Father and...