Obituaries

Jul 13, 2025

Theodore Kenneth Colna III, age 44 of Hillsville, VA passed away on July 13, 2025.

Born in 1980, Theodore also known as Ted, Teddy, or 6-9 was larger than life in every way. Standing tall not only in statue but in spirit, he was the kind of person who made everyone feel safe, seen, and loved. He...

Jul 13, 2025

Theodore Kenneth Colna III, age 44 of Hillsville, VA passed away on July 13, 2025.

"Ted" was survived by his wife Holly Franklin Colna, bonus kids, Tylor and Selena Combs, Mother-in-Law, Brenda Butler, Brother in Laws, John Franklin and Joshua Butler, and several nieces and nephews.

He was remembered by his skills in art, wood...

Jul 12, 2025

Ronnie Keith Jackson, 73 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Jackson was born in Carroll County to the late Howard A. and Ardith Turman Jackson.

Survivors include his brother, Waymon Jackson; niece, Kristy Boyd; nephews, Cory Jackson and Derek Jackson (Amy); and great-nephews, Tanner Reeves, Grayson Boyd and Hayden...

Jul 10, 2025

Lonnie Wayne Marshall, 90 of Woodlawn, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Marshall was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Canada and Notre Dame Shaw Marshall.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary C. Marshall; daughter, Mary J. Marshall; son, Wayne Ray Marshall (Sandra);...

Jul 10, 2025

Linda Sue Marshall Beamer 82 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Cova Nester Marshall; husband, Gearl Bruce Beamer; siblings, G.W. Marshall, Frankie Marshall, James Marshall, and Kenneth Gene.

Survivors include her, sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey Wayne and Tammy...

Jul 9, 2025

Winfred Garfield Lawson, 82 of Austinville, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Lawson was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Garfield and Martha Scott Lawson.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Lawson; brother, Larry Lawson; and sister, Mavis Frazier.

Survivors include...

Jul 7, 2025

Jesse Reed, 63, of Hillsville, a man of quiet determination and deep love for his family, passed away on July 7, 2025.

Jesse was a devoted husband, the kind of dad who could fix anything, an adoring papa, and a man who made life better just by being in the room. Born March 11, 1962, he spent...

Jul 1, 2025

Gladys Ruby Jones Stone, 92 of Austinville, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem.  Mrs. Stone was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late John Kinley and Ora Vada Warf Jones.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gilmer "Bill" Delton Stone; and brothers,...

Jul 1, 2025

Joyce Shockley, 82 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.  Mrs. Shockley was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Gray Glenn and Bertha Leona Bevil Haynes.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Eugene Shockley; sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Joe Cook; and special friend, Debra Cook....

Jun 30, 2025

Carolyn Igo Fowler, 78 of Hillsville, passed away on June 30, 2025 at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem.  Mrs. Fowler was born in Galax, Virginia to the late William Junior and Fern Elane Frye Igo.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Dean Igo and a sister, Sheila Hooven.

Survivors...

Jun 29, 2025

James Mayo Higgs, 78 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Higgs was born in Pearisburg, VA to the late James Harvey and Nellie Mae Griggs Higgs.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence Higgs of Pearisburg, Harvey Lee Higgs of Christiansburg, and William Higgs...

Jun 27, 2025

Reva Davis Wright 81 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garnett and Thelma Horton Davis; infant brother.

Survivors include her husband of 48 years Jim Wright; step-daughter and spouse, Phyllis and Brent Hypes; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Rick Kangas; nephew and...

Jun 22, 2025

Judy Ann Southern Horton, 81 of Austinville, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Lewis Gale Pulaski Hospital.  Mrs. Horton was born in Pulaski to the late Early Carlton and Hortense Bertie Overstreet Southern.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Grant Horton and sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Ranza...

Jun 17, 2025

Christopher Jay Spence, 51, of Hillsville, Virginia was born January 24, 1974 in Mt. Airy, North Carolina to Rome Pierce Spence and Dawn Marshall Spence.

Chris departed his earthly home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the Howard and Joan Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

Chris leaves...

Jun 16, 2025

Jesse Evan Hiatt peacefully passed away on June 16, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1962 in Mt. Airy, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Ara Jean Hiatt; a sister, Noreen Roush; and two brothers, Floyd and John. His surviving family include his wife of 39 years,  Louise D. Hiatt, and his children:...

Jun 15, 2025

Alvin Edward Hammond graduated to Heaven on June 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM. It was Father's Day and he saw his Heavenly Father for the first time. He lived a faithful life of service to God. He served in eight churches in over 44 years in ministry. He led countless souls to the Lord and spoke to anyone he...

Jun 14, 2025

John Allen White, 68 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Wilma Coley White; two sisters, Diann Frazier and Debbie Sowers; nephews, Travis White and Casey Frazier.

Survivors include his siblings, Bobby White, Dwight White, Barton...

Jun 14, 2025

Jo Ann Richmond Potts, 79 of Cana, passed away on Saturday, June14, 2025 at Lewis Gale Hospital - Montgomery.  Mrs. Potts was born in Grayson County, VA to the late Walter and Mamie Linville Richmond.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Thurmond Potts; a son, Michael Thurmond Potts; sisters Beulah...

Jun 11, 2025

Mary Joyce Cochran Fulford, 88 of Bradenton, FL, passed away on June 11, 2025 at Emcompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Sarasota, FL.

She was born in Wythe County, Virginia on February 26, 1937, the daughter of Lester and Ethel Sanders Cochran.  She attended school in Hillsville, Virginia.  Mary moved from the Washington D.C. area to Bradenton in...

Jun 11, 2025

Michael Edward Watson, age 50, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.  Michael was born in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Tabitha Ann Baker Watson.  He had a kind heart was always willing to help others in their time of need.

He is survived by his sons Kody Watson (Lindsay) and Aubrey-Grey Watson; daughters, Lord Ace Haven...