Freamo Alvin Goad
Jan 29, 2013
Freamo Alvin Goad, 71, of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at his home. Mr. Goad was born in Carroll County to the late Odell and Mozelle McPeak Goad. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Travis Upchurch. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Cox Goad of the home; daughters and sons-in-law,...
Joel Mcalexander
Jan 29, 2013
McAlexander, Joel, 86, of Hillsville, VA., died peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Joel "Mac" was the youngest of six children born to John R. Martin and Cora Williams McAlexander of Meadows of Dan, Virginia. He lived on the family farm until he joined the US Navy during World War II at the age of 17. He served in England...
John Lewis Griffin
Jan 24, 2013
John Lewis Griffin, 86, of Austinville, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 24, 2013. Born in Carroll County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Bruce and Alverta Beasley Griffin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ellis Griffin, Glenn Griffin, and Brooks Griffin, and infant brother Owen Ralph Griffin....
Elva Nester Webb
Jan 23, 2013
Elva Nester Webb, 92, of Dugspur, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mrs. Webb was born in Carroll County to the late Delmon L. and Lenora Moore Nester. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Berlin Webb; sisters, Nancy N. Worrell, Laura N. Worrell, and Sylvia N....
Alice Keen
Jan 23, 2013
Alice Keen, 74, of Hillsville, passed away on January 23, 2013 after a short illness. Born in Justice, WV, she was the daughter of the late Elliott and Mona Browning. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Terania her husband, Harvey, and two granddaughters, Elizabeth and Lilly. Survivors include two sons and two...
Sharon J. Cox
Jan 21, 2013
Sharon J. Cox, 62, of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Golden Living Center Blue Ridge. She was preceded in death by her father, Patsy Patrick Notchie. Survivors include her children and spouses, Sandy Jones of Galax, Shannon and Rachel Cox of Minnesota, and Kenny and Beth Inman of Axton, VA; mother, Helen Notchie of Hillsville; and...
Velma Bowman Horton
Jan 21, 2013
Velma Bowman Horton, 84, of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Horton was born in Carroll County to the late Harrison and Otilla Willard Bowman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Horton and daughter, Rebecca Horton. Mrs. Horton retired from the Carroll County...
John Knight Pitcher
Jan 19, 2013
John K. Pitcher, 87, of Hillsville, died at his home on Gladesboro Rd. on Jan. 19, 2013. A veteran of World War11, he served in the 3rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army for three years and saw active duty in Germany. He was a Master Gardener and grew flowers and a variety of trees which he donated to beautify the Hillsville-Galax...
Sharon Edwards Shaffer
Jan 19, 2013
Sharon Edwards Shaffer, 56, of Austinville passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Reece Edwards. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, April Shaffer and Greg Dycus of Hillsville; son, Jason Shaffer of Hillsville; father, Elmer A. Edwards of Austinville; sister and brother-in-law, Renee and Mark Sexton of South Boston; niece, Annalise...
Charles A. Martin
Jan 18, 2013
Charles A. Martin, 79, of Hillsville passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by his parents, Coy William and Bessie Myrtle Bishop Martin; brothers, Ozzie Martin, Paul Wayne Martin, and Ralph Martin. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Antoinette Martin of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Retha...
Donald Hermann Wilson
Jan 16, 2013
Donald Hermann Wilson, 85, of Columbia, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at his home. Mr. Wilson was born in Portsmith, OH to the late Willard Harry and Edna Lee Herman Wilson. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Arnida Wilson of the home; daughter, Jo Ann Robertson; grandchildren, Bobby Manuel, Steve Manuel, and Teressa Hurst; and great grandchildren, Allison...
Otis Gardner
Jan 15, 2013
Otis Gardner, 87, of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Gardner was born in Carroll County to the late, Calvin Luther and Bertha Quesenberry Gardner. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Lee Gardner. Survivors include his daughter, Judy Gravley of Hillsville;...
Elton "Hap" Worrell
Jan 10, 2013
Elton "Hap" Worrell, 72, of Austinville, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at his home. Mr. Worrell was born in Wythe County to the late Walter Jefferson and Myrtle Clara Davis Worrell.Mr.Worrell was also preceded in death by his first wife Joan Bryant Worrell. Survivors include his wife, Karen Funk Worrell of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Glen and...
Charles (Snake) Marshall
Jan 9, 2013
Charles (Snake) Marshall, 68, of Laurel Fork passed away on Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Gracie Henley Marshall; brothers, Ray Marshall and Roy Marshall; and sister, Susie Bolen. Survivors include his wife, Kay Marshall of the home; three daughters, Connie Frazier of Hillsville, Victoria Wood of Laurel Fork,...
Robert Dale Farmer
Jan 9, 2013
Robert Dale Farmer, 61, of Woodlawn, passed away on Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at his home. Mr. Farmer was born in Maryland to the late Samuel and Ernie Kathleen Farmer. Survivors include his wife, Marie Farmer, of the home; children, Elizabeth Carlton, of Texas, Danny Manderscheid, of Colorado, and Robin Harris of Colorado; brothers, Don Farmer and Larry Farmer, and...
Benton R. Cochran
Jan 9, 2013
Benton R. Cochran, 83, of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2013 at Trinity Mission of Hillsville. Mr. Cochran was born in Carroll County to the late Robert and Nina Weddle Cochran. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Webb Cochran of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Jeff Bunn of Hillsville; son, Michael B. Cochran of Hillsville; grandson, Bo...
Maynard R. Horton
Jan 6, 2013
Maynard R. Horton (Horton), 71, of Fallston, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at his home. Mr. Horton was born in Dugspur, Virginia to the late Raymond and Gertie Goad Horton. Survivors include his wife, Jerry Lou Horton, of the home; sons and daughter-in-law, Jason and Whitney Horton of Kings Mt., NC and Brian Shelton of Bessemer...
Sadie Arnesa Quesinberry Horton
Jan 5, 2013
Sadie Arnesa Quesinberry Horton, 94, of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband; John Sizer Horton, parents, Ellis Conner & Nancy Edna Collier Quesinberry, son, Douglas Freeman Horton,and a grandson, Michael Douglas Horton. Survivors include her children & spouses, Alfred & Ruth Horton, Kernersville, NC, Christine & Glenn...
Hannah Alderman
Jan 2, 2013
Hannah Alderman, 87, of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 02, 2013 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab. Ms. Alderman was born in Carroll County to the late George Washington and Nancy Martin Alderman. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, John Alderman, Clerin Alderman, and George Alderman; and sisters, Pearl Alderman, Alice Gardner,...
Sansford Ray Semones
Jan 1, 2013
Sansford Ray Semones, 50, of Fancy Gap, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Mr. Semones is survived by his wife, Lou Ann Semones of the home; sons, Matthew Semones and Jacob Semones, both of the home; parents, Sansford "Sam" and Catherine Lyndell Semones of Fancy Gap; sister and brother-in-law, Marsha and David Reid of Lexington, NC; brother, Daniel Semones...
