Myrtle V. Montgomery
Jun 17, 2013
Myrtle V. Montgomery, 92 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Montgomery was born in Gary, Indiana to the late Lawrence and Mae Schumate Dalton. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Abraham Lincoln Montgomery; a daughter, Vera Carolyn Montgomery; and two grandchildren. Survivors include her children...
Margaret Louise Snead
Jun 15, 2013
Margaret Louise Snead, 81, of Christiansburg, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mrs. Snead was born in Wythe County to the late John Crockett and Thelma Elaine Farmer Shipwash. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Thomas Snead and sister, Gloria Swanson Alderman. Survivors include her son...
Bernice Estelle Reeves
Jun 15, 2013
Bernice Estelle Reeves, 82, of Hillsville passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie T. Reeves; son, David C. Reeves. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-laws, Betty and Johnny Miller of Hillsville, Elizabeth and Randy Funk of Hillsville, Rita Reeves and Helmuth Inestroza of Galax, and Julie...
Joe Conrad Staples
Jun 14, 2013
Joe Conard Staples, 90, of Hillsville, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013 at Trinity Mission of Hillsville. Mr. Staples was born in Carroll County to the late Solon and Ethel Hicks Staples. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Margie Sue Staples; son, Perry Staples; sisters, Betty Sue Hodges and Annaleen Cochran;...
Clarence D. Bolen
Jun 11, 2013
Clarence Durrell Bolen, 77, of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Bolen was born in Carroll County to the late Arby Jeff and Ellie Nora Woods Bolen. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Alan Nelson Bolen; brothers, William James Bolen and Jess R. Bolen;...
Helen Stilwell Montgomery
Jun 7, 2013
Helen Stilwell Montgomery, 91, of Allisonia, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Montgomery was born in Carroll County to the late Posey and Lauretta Dalton Stilwell. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James P. Montgomery, and sons, Roy Montgomery and Ray Montgomery. Survivors include her son, Archie...
Charles Ray Nester
Jun 7, 2013
Charles Ray Nester, 68, of Luray, VA passed away Friday, June 7, 2013 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Alpha Mae (Collier) Nester; sisters, Cosby Cox, and Melvina Roberts; brother, Hugh Paunee Nester. Survivors include his wife Brenda Bond Nester of the home; sister, Nancy Slusher and fiancé J.R....
Jane Yvonne Dykhuizen Carpenter
Jun 2, 2013
Jane Yvonne Dykhuizen Carpenter passed peacefully on Sunday June 2, 2013 at the age of 83. Jane was born and raised in New Orleans, LA and had lived in Richmond, VA, Hillsville, VA and Quito, Ecuador. Jane was a home maker, a teacher and a missionary. She taught elementary school at Patrick Henry Elementary in Richmond, VA. She also taught...
Imogene Bolt May Dix
May 29, 2013
Imogene Bolt May Dix, 85, of Laurel Fork, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Mrs. Dix was born in Carroll County to the late Bill and Betty Thomas Bolt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Dix; and children, Sharon May and David...
Don Arlin Goad
May 29, 2013
Don Arlin Goad, 67, of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at his home. Mr. Goad was born in Carroll County on June 25, 1945, the son of the late Posey Ray Goad and Esther Hull Goad. Survivors include his wife, Lois Crowder Goad of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Shelley Goad and Anthony Payne of Alexandria; granddaughter,...
Callie Naomie Smith
May 29, 2013
Callie Naomie Smith, 96, of Galax, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center. Mrs. Smith was born in Carroll County to the late James Preston and Nancy Ellen Smith Goad. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Smith; brother, Chester Goad; half sister, Fannie Martin...
Delphia Hall Montgomery
May 28, 2013
Delphia Hall Montgomery, 91, of Woodlawn, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Wheatland Retirement Center. Mrs. Montgomery was born in Carroll County to the late Henry Wyatt and Stella Elizia Bowman Hall. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Coy C. Montgomery. Survivors include her sister, Annie Hall of Ohio and...
Robert L. Johnson
May 25, 2013
Robert L. Johnson, formerly of Boscawen, NH, died peacefully at his home in Hillsville, VA on May 25, 2013. Born in Rochester NH, on April 28, 1920, the son of Elmer S. and Helen Cate Johnson, he graduated in 1942 from Keene State College, enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and served as a flight instructor and transport pilot, flying wounded...
Russell Edgar Nelson
May 25, 2013
Russell Edgar Nelson, 75, of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, William & Ila Gardner Nelson. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Nelson, of the home, daughter, Angie Reece, Dublin, son, Ricky Nelson, Woodlawn, sisters, Vernie Largen, Hillsville, Nancy King, Collinsville, brothers & sister-in-law, Maynard Nelson, Salem, Jimmy & Barbara Nelson,...
Lura Imogene Webb Burcham
May 19, 2013
Lura Imogene Webb Burcham, 89, died on May 19 at Autumncare in Mocksville, N.C. She was a lifelong resident of Hillsville, including two years at Wheatland Retirement Community, until 2005, when she moved to the Memory Enrichment Center at Trinity Elms in Clemmons, NC, near her family. Mrs. Burcham was born July 8, 1923, in Carroll County to George Madison...
James W. Montgomery
May 17, 2013
James W. Montgomery, 95, of Hillsville passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Trinity Mission of Hillsville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Madie Gardner Montgomery; brothers, Victor Montgomery (infant), Luther Montgomery, and Dewey Montgomery. Survivors include his wife, Hazel G. Montgomery; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Joseph Scydle (Skeebo) and Edith Montgomery of Hillsville, and Archie...
Rita H. Alderman
May 17, 2013
Rita H. Alderman, 83, of Hillsville passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell Wise Alderman; son, Reggie Alderman; parents, George Wilson and Daisy Lee Henley. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-laws, Patricia and Barry Hicks, and Barbara and Michael Howlett all of Hillsville; brother, Clarence Henley of Galax; three grandchildren and...
Melvin Webb
May 14, 2013
Melvin Webb, 85, of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the home of his daughter. Mr. Webb was born in Carroll County to the late Elbert and Myrtis Nester Webb. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Belva Webb. Survivors include his wife, Glendon Nester Webb of the home; daughter...
Ruth Quesenberry Slusher
May 6, 2013
Obituary for Ruth Quesenberry Slusher Proverbs 31: 38 "Her children arise up and call her blessed" Following a lengthy illness, Mrs. Ruth Quesenberry Slusher of Hillsville, Virginia went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday morning, May 6, 2013 at Heritage Hall-Laurel Meadows, Laurel Fork, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald...
Kathy Ellen Shockley
May 6, 2013
Kathy Ellen Shockley, 56, of Woodlawn, passed away on Monday, May 06, 2013 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mrs. Shockley was born on December 13, 1956 in Galax, Virginia and was preceded in death by her father, Bobby Dean Mabe. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Shockley of the home; step son and spouse, Brad and Amy Shockley and granddaughter, Aubrianna...
