Obituaries

Sep 2, 2025

Cherly Ann Throckmorton, 68 of Arat, NC, passed away on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 at Mountain Valley – Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Throckmorton was born in Compton, CA, to the late Nicholas and Muriel Konoloff. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Throckmorton, and son, Thomas Throckmorton, Sr.

Sep 1, 2025

Donald R. Penawell, 77 years old of Fancy Gap, VA, formerly of Camden, DE, shed his earthly body for one healed in Glory on Monday, September 1, 2025.

Donald was born February 12, 1948 to Wayne and Ruth Penawell in Jacksonville, NC, the oldest of their three children.  In 1967 Don graduated from Dover High School in...

Aug 31, 2025

Ruby Inez McGrady Akers Carrington passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 31, 2025, fulfilling her dream of going to her Heavenly home. Ruby leaves behind a legacy of kindness, care and compassion for all, generosity, and most importantly, unconditional love for her family, friends, and her church where she was a life lifelong member; serving in...

Aug 27, 2025

Helen Marie Moore, 85 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Woltz Hospice Home.  Mrs. Moore was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Leek and Sylvia Marshall Quesenberry.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, Sheridon Marcus Reece and Erbie Edd Moore; and several siblings.

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Aug 25, 2025

Rita Sue Beezy Mabry 70 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll and Christine Jones Larrowe; grandson, Elijah Parker Beezy.

Survivors include her husband, James Mabry; daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Scott Frye; four grandchildren and spouses, Bradley and Brittany Hill, Justin and Abby Hill,...

Aug 25, 2025

Joseph Harry Mina, age 93, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Hillsville Health and Rehab.  Joseph was a Korean Veteran. He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Connie Mina; his daughter, Concetta Laboy; his son, Joseph S. Mina; his niece, Merrissa Anicito and her son Carson Anicito; his nephew, Michael Anicito; and his brother, Anthony Mina...

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...