Nancy Martin Benoy
Oct 9, 2012
Nancy Martin Benoy, 65, of Austinville, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Wythe County Community Hospital. Ms. Benoy was born in Pulaski on September 17, 1947. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Jefferson Martin, Sr. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Brandi and Robbie Reynolds of Ennice, NC; mother, Ethel Virginia Martin of Austinville; brothers...
Dorothy Evelyn Primm Edwards
Oct 9, 2012
Dorothy Evelyn Primm Edwards, age 101 years 8 months, of Hillsville was called home October 9, 2012. She was born in Wythe County on February 12, 1911 to Charlie Morgan Primm and Evie Primm and was the fifth child of ten and the last surviving. Her life touched so many people with her love and kindness. Dorothy was preceded in...
Delores Jean Triplett
Oct 7, 2012
Delores Jean Triplett, 76, of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at her home. She was born in Chesapeake, Ohio to the late Orville and Virginia Mae Adkins Wells. Survivors include her husband, Charles H. Triplett of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Mike Davis of Chesapeake, OH and Karen Ann and Hector Aguilar of Fries; sons...
Willard Dale (Pete) Ward
Oct 3, 2012
Willard Dale "Pete" Ward, a friend to all of Hillsville, Va., passed away Wednesday, one day past his 87th birthday. A lifelong resident of Carroll County, Pete was the beloved father of Pam Collins, father-in-law of Joe Collins and grandfather of Ward, Hobe and Sara Collins, all of Franklin, N.C., as well as faithful brother of Ann Largin of Hillsville,...
Alfred Lynn Libby
Oct 1, 2012
Alfred Lynn Libby, 77, of Fancy Gap, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Libby was born in Dallas, Texas on December 20, 1934 to the late Lendal Cryus Libby and Winnie Beck Libby. Survivors include his wife Nancy N. Libby of the home and daughter Dawn Clary of Galax. A memorial service celebrating...
Garnet Lois Clay Markham
Sep 29, 2012
Garnet Lois Clay Markham 9/29/1943 - 9/29/2012 "Life is not a dress rehearsal, but a one time experience. I have no regrets and hold no grudges", Lois. Meadows of Dan was home where she loved exploring the shops and back roads. She considered herself an "accumulator", she willingly and thoughtfully shared with others above her own needs. She cared deeply...
Cecil Cock
Sep 27, 2012
Cecil Cock, 98, of Meadows of Dan, VA died on September 27, 2012 at his home. He was born August 10, 1914 to the late Joel Cock and Ruth Martin Cock. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Pauline Willis Cock; nephews and nieces Glen and Liz Cock, Odell and Wilma DeHart, Leon and Zella Cock, Irene Smith,...
Margaret Imogene Jones
Sep 26, 2012
***THIS IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE JONES FAMILY*** Following a brief illness, Jean Jones passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at Hart Heritage Estate in Street, Maryland. She was born on May 20, 1936 in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Rufus L. and Daisy Gardner Burnette. She was a 1953 graduate of Hillsville High School. She was...
Mary Louise Seitz Turner
Sep 24, 2012
Mary Louise Seitz Turner, 89, of Laurel Fork, passed away on Monday, September 24, 2012 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mrs. Turner was born in Richmond, Virginia to the late Charles Peter and Mary Dodson Seitz. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Milner Turner, Jr. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law,...
Shirley Lynn Edwards
Sep 23, 2012
Shirley Lynn Edwards, 64, of Ararat, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at Pioneer Community Hospital in Stuart, Virginia. Ms. Edwards was born in Carroll County to the late John Henry and Gracie Dalton Edwards. Survivors include special friend Bobby Caviness of Ararat; daughter Juanita Lynn Liebman of Florida; and grandson Dustin Wayne Edwards of North Carolina. A graveside...
Robert Miller
Sep 22, 2012
Robert "Bob" Miller, age 73, of Woodlawn passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at his home from an extended illness with his wife June at his side. He was born in Lobata, WV. He was a Church of Christ preacher for 33 years. He retired from preaching at Open Door Christian Church, February 2010. He served in the United...
Roby Parker
Sep 20, 2012
**THIS IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE PARKER FAMILY** Mr. Roby F. Parker, 85, died on September 20, 2012 in Belleville, New Jersey. Memorial Services will be held in the Verona United Methodist Church, 26 Montrose Avenue, Verona on Saturday, October 6 at 10:30am. Born in Allenwood, NJ, Mr. Parker lived in Ocean County for most of his life, moving...
Jackie Woods
Sep 19, 2012
Jackie Woods, 71, of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Valley Nursing Home in Taylorsville, NC. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Glenda Woods, Michael Woods, and Richard and Stephanie Woods all of Hillsville; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Randy Frost of Hillsville; sisters and brother-in-law, Elaine and Calvin Bass of Laurel Fork,...
Florence Josephine Martin
Sep 15, 2012
Florence Josephine Martin, age 75, of Hillsville, passed away Saturday September 15, 2012 at Grayson Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Halifax County, Va on April 25, 1937. Miss Martin was a long time resident of Carroll House Group Home before her recent illness. She is survived by a sister, Hazel Spicer of Richmond Va, a brother and sister-in-law...
Misty Dawn Davis
Sep 15, 2012
Misty Dawn Davis, 26, of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012. She was born in Galax on October 11, 1985 and was preceded in death by her father, Darvin Gene Davis. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Sheryl and James Bailey of Hillsville; daughter, Destiny Ligon of Galax; son, Miguel Quintana of Hillsville; sister, Kristy Davis of Hillsville;...
Charles Evans Ridge
Sep 13, 2012
Charles Evans Ridge 96, of Hillsville passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Twin County Regional Hospital with his wife Betty at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Charles Edmond Ridge and Mary Lee Cranford Ridge; brother, James E. Ridge; sister, Inez Ridge Farabee; an infant sister; mother of his children Ruth Brown Ridge....
Shirley C. Martin
Sep 13, 2012
Shirley C. Martin, 74, of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mrs. Martin was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Lyman and Lottie Edwards Coltrane. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, Olen Rush Martin and her daughter, Christine Martin. Survivors include her sons...
Arthur A. Farmer
Sep 12, 2012
Arthur A. Farmer, 81, of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center. Mr. Farmer was born in Carroll County to the late Haskell and Phebe Shockley Farmer. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a sister Ethelleen Melton. Survivors include his wife Delsie N. Farmer son and daughter-in-law...
Minnie Etta Nester
Sep 9, 2012
Minnie Etta Nester, 85, of Dugspur, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Nester was born in Carroll County to the late Sanford Lee and Lutitia Bolt Webb. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Elton "Pete" Nester. Mrs. Nester is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Verna...
Melissa Ann Gregory
Sep 7, 2012
Melissa Ann Gregory, 61, of Hillsville passed away at her home on Friday, September 7, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Jane Mann; and brother, Ronald Mann. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Kenneth William Gregory of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Kenneth William Gregory, Jr. and wife Myrtie of Greensboro, NC, and...
