Rachael Rigney
May 19, 2014
Rachael Rigney, 87, of Woodlawn, VA, passed away Monday May 19, 2014 at the Twin County Regional Hospital. Rachel is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary J. Meredith Rigney. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday May 24, 2014 at 3:00P.M. at the Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Pastor Jeff Pickett officiating. Burial will follow...
Lillian Irene Sutphin Branscome
May 19, 2014
Lillian Irene Sutphin Branscome, 90 of Dugspur, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mrs. Branscome was born in Carroll County to the late Vernie and India Newman Sutphin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Sheldon Branscome; and two brothers, Howard Sutphin and Elmo Sutphin. Survivors include...
Violet Irene Martin Edwards
May 18, 2014
Violet Irene Martin Edwards, of Fancy Gap, born January 9, 1923, expired on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center in Galax, VA. Born in Carroll County to the late Rhoda Early Marshall Martin and Raleigh Martin, she was also, preceded in death by her husband, James W. Edwards; one grandson, Bobby Akers; brothers, James, Junior, Edward...
Oscar "Jay" Jones Auton, Jr.
May 14, 2014
Oscar Jones "Jay" Auton, Jr. 67 of Austinville passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at his home. Mr. Auton was born in Boone, NC to the late Oscar and Annie Greene Auton. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three brothers, James, Williard, and William Auton all of Boone, NC; and two sisters, Ruth...
Brenda Gail Thompson
May 13, 2014
Brenda Gail Thompson, 63 of Galax, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was born in Carroll County to the late Clayton Thomas Farmer and Thelma Edith Henley. Survivors include her husband, Scott Thompson of the home; brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Carolyn Farmer of South Carolina; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sandra and James Cave...
Wilma Howlett
May 12, 2014
Wilma B. Howlett, 87 of Hillsville, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Mrs. Howlett was born in Carroll County to the late Sexton and Iva White Bond. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Arlyss Howlett and daughter and son-in-law, Vickie Jo and Jim McKaughan. Survivors include her son...
Virginia R. Sizemore
May 8, 2014
Virginia R. Sizemore, 83, of Hillsville passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Thurman Sizemore, Sr.: parents, Harold Byron and Mae Etta Sharp Porter, Survivors include three daughters and spouses, Janie Sizemore of Hillsville, Virginia (Bea) and Donald R. Wright of Bedford, and Barbara and Butch Conner of Shawsville; son, Martin...
Pastor David Ray Aldred
May 8, 2014
Pastor David Ray Aldred, 60, of Hillsville fought the good fight and finished his race May 8, 2014. He has achieved what many left behind hope to do. He is at home with his Heavenly Father. He was the founder and Pastor of the Omega Coalition Ministries in Hillsville, VA. His greatest joy was serving the Lord Jesus Christ. He...
Andrea Marie Cox
May 6, 2014
Andrea Marie Cox, 40 of Cana, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Andrea was born in Radford, Virginia on March 5, 1974. She was a nurse at Baptist Hospital. Andrea was preceded in death by her son, Joshua Cox and her mother, Agnes Marie Carter. Survivors include her fiancé and love of her...
Roger Lee Phillips
May 5, 2014
Roger Lee Phillips, 62, of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2014 at the home of his fiancé in Dugspur. Roger was born in Carroll County to the late Giles E. and Edith Marshall Phillips. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Sabrina Jean Roberts. Roger was the supervisor of transportation with...
Bernard Elmer Thomas
May 3, 2014
Bernie passed away, Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the age of 82 at the Veteran's Hospice and Palliative Care Hospital, in Salem, VA. Born in Newark NJ, Bernie lived most of his life in Hamilton Square, NJ until moving to Woodlawn, Virginia in 2000. Bernie entered in to military service in 1947, and was stationed in the Air National Guard's...
Lauretta Mae Marshall
May 3, 2014
Lauretta Mae Marshall, age 75, of North Tazewell, Virginia, went to be with her Lord at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tennessee, on May 3, 2014. She was born January 7, 1939, in Caretta, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Sherlie and Blanche (Crouse) Marshall. In 1956 she graduated from Big Creek High School, War, West Virginia. For many...
Mavis Darlene Mcgrady
May 3, 2014
Mavis Darlene McGrady, age 57, of Asheboro, NC, died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation, Asheboro, NC. Ms. McGrady was born April 10, 1957 the daughter of Rush and Arleta Quesinberry McGrady. Ms. McGrady was a native of Radford, VA and a graduate of Asheboro High School in 1975. She was formerly employed with Harris Covington,...
Effie Mae Carter
May 2, 2014
Effie Mae Carter, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, age 93, of Austinville, VA was called home by angels on Friday, May 2, 2014 at Waddell Nursing Home. Mae was born in Carroll County to the late John and Pearlie Beasley Horton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Titus Beverly...
Richard Lee Latta
Apr 28, 2014
Richard Lee Latta, 57, of Dugspur, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014 at his home. Mr. Latta was born in Greensboro, NC on March 24, 1957. He was preceded in death by his step mother, Barbara Latta. Survivors include his father Irvin Latta of Dugspur; mother Julia Pendergrass; and siblings, Kim McDonald of Atlanta, GA, Keith Latta of Liberty,...
Coolidge K. Beasley
Apr 24, 2014
Coolidge K. Beasley, 89, of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at his home. Mr. Beasley was born in Carroll County to the late Wise Kastious and Grace Stone Beasley. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Alpha Rachel Cox Beasley; brothers, Edsel Beasley, Weldon Beasley, and John Beasley; and sisters,...
Lillian Arline Stoneman
Apr 23, 2014
Lillian Arline Stoneman, 91, of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Trinity Mission of Hillsville. She was born December 1, 1922 to the late VIG and Lillian Johnson Hampton. Lillian was a graduate of the Galax High School Class of 1940 where she was a standout basketball player and school sports writer. In addition to her parents,...
Clarence Rush Dalton
Apr 20, 2014
Clarence Rush Dalton, 90, of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab. Mr. Dalton was born in Carroll County to the late Jas Roscoe and Elva May Jennings Dalton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Emory Kenneth Dalton; grandson, Ernest Russell Brooks; nine brothers; and one...
Delmar Frank Alderman
Apr 20, 2014
Delmar Frank Alderman, 90, of Hillsville went to spend Easter sunrise, April 20, 2014 with his Lord and Savior, and son Freddie Ray. Delmar was born on July 5, 1923 to the late Sanford C. Alderman and Louisa Webb Alderman. He was also preceded in death by his son, Freddie Ray; four brothers, Otis Elbert, Maynard, and Buel; five sisters,...
Jeffrey Wayne Barr
Apr 20, 2014
Jeffrey Wayne Barr, 51, of Galax, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014. Mr. Barr was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth York Barr. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Tony Brooks of Hillsville; father, William Barr of Hillsville; brother, Billy Barr of Portland, OR; and grandchildren, Justin Beasley, Blaise Jefferson, and Zoe Barr. A graveside service...
