Obituaries

Carroll County, VA Obituaries

Clarence D. Bolen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Debra Ann Love

Debra Ann Love

May 3, 2013

Debra Ann Love 55 of Hillsville passed away Friday May 3, 2013 at her home. Ms. Love is preceded in death by her father Dewey Glenn Love. She is survived by her mother, Gladys Webb Love of Hillsville, and a sister, Vickie L. Love of Hillsville. Funeral services will be held on Sunday May, 5 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in...

Rex Darrell Edwards

Rex Darrell Edwards

May 1, 2013

Rex Darrell Edwards, 56 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at his home. Mr. Edwards was born in Carroll County to the late Chester Thomas and Mary Helen Horton Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Edwards. Survivors include his sons, Rex Neil Edwards and fiancée Becky Linkous...

Wilma Oneda Buckner

Wilma Oneda Buckner

Apr 30, 2013

Wilma Oneda Buckner, 95, of Galax, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab. Ms. Buckner is survived by her sister Eula Jennings of Laurel Fork; special great niece and spouse, Melissa and Nathan Largen of Laurel Fork; and three special great-great nieces. A graveside service with burial following will be held on Thursday, May 2,...

Anthony Ferdinand Cossich

Anthony Ferdinand Cossich

Apr 30, 2013

Anthony Ferdinand Cossich, 63, of Galax, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at his home. Mr. Cossich was born July 31, 1949.in New Orleans, LA. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Ferdinand Cossich. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Cossich of the home; children and spouses, Anthony and Diana Cossich of Galax, Aimee Kamiya and Doug Pauley...

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