Obituaries

Mar 10, 2025

Travis Ross White, 42 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mr. White was born in Radford, Virginia on January 10, 1983.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Jo Tedder White.

Survivors include his father, Dwight Gilmer White; siblings and spouses, Eddie Alexander (Teresa), David Alexander (Susan),...

Mar 10, 2025

Troy Howard Phillips, Jr., age 72 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Mr. Phillips was born in Hillsville, Virginia to the late Troy Howard and Mary Dalton Phillips.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Sumner.

Survivors include his sons,...

Mar 9, 2025

THIS IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE WORRELL FAMILY

Everett "Wayne" Worrell October 15, 1950 – March 9, 2025

Everett "Wayne" Worrell, age 74, of Winston-Salem, put the pedal to the metal one last time on Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center.  He always knew he would go...

Mar 7, 2025

Thelma Jean Reece, 82 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alley Glade and Virginia Woods Anderson; son, Jason Whitaker; brothers, Joe Anderson and A.G. Anderson.

Survivors include her husband, David Reece; children and spouses, Brenda Carpenter, David and Sonya Hash,...

Mar 5, 2025

James "Al" Alton Williams, 85 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville.  Mr. Williams was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Earnest and Grace Patton Williams.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Norma Jean Cox and Doris Jones.

Mr....

Mar 5, 2025

Delta Branscomb Bolen, 97 of Hillsville, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025.

She was the youngest child born to Edmond and Diannah Hill Branscomb of Hillsville.

Mrs. Bolen is survived by two daughters and one son, Barbara Lee and husband, Jerry of Athens, GA; Shelly Dixson and husband, Ronny of High Point, NC and...

Mar 2, 2025

Worley Byron King, 89, of Waynesboro, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Augusta Health.  Mr. King was born in Michigan to the late Leonard and Adra Wilhelm King.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Barrick, and several other family members.

Survivors include his wife of 50...

Feb 27, 2025

Robert Michael Davis, 84 of Woodlawn, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Davis was born in Raleigh, NC to the late Robert Goodwin and Margaret Elizabeth Daughty Davis.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Davis; daughters, Kristi Davis Statler (John Gore Statler) and Jennifer Davis Bayliss (Eric Mason); step-children, Laura Bailliff, and John...

Feb 26, 2025

Our beloved Robert Paul Rosasco, 60 of Ararat, passed away on February 26, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Rosasco was born in New York to the late Alfred Victor and Elizabeth Rosasco.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Faller (Rick) and Camille Vallardi.

Survivors include his wife, Susan...

Feb 23, 2025

Robert Stanton King, 66 of Austinville, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mr. King was born in Winston Salem, NC to the late Dr. Jonathan Stanton and Betty Boyd King.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Melissa King Gammon; and a sister that was...

Feb 21, 2025

Robert James Henley, 75 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows.  Mr. Henley was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late James and Millie Stilwell Henley.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Esther Rigney Henley; and brother, Bill Henley.

Survivors...

Feb 17, 2025

Herbert "Herb" Conley Lanter, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully at home in Kernersville, NC, on February 17, 2025.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Betty Zane Lanter. They met in Wytheville, VA, and married on December 22, 1951, beginning a lifetime of love, adventure, and family.

Herb is also survived by his...

Feb 16, 2025

Timothy Darrell Sharp, 62 of Woodlawn, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Sharp was born in Galax, Virginia on December 15, 1962.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Jenell Sharp; and grandparents, Howard and Lena Sharp.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Lindsey Sharp; children, Joseph Lee Sharp, Danielle Nicole...

Feb 16, 2025

Richard "Louis" Hiatt, age 61 of Mount Airy, NC, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at home, surrounded by family. Mr. Hiatt was born in Surry County, NC to Mozelle Hiatt and the late David Hiatt on November 21, 1963.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Tammy; daughter, Shannon; mother, Mozelle; grandchildren; and sister,...

Feb 16, 2025

Thurman Gilmer (Mac) McMillan left this earth to be with his Savior on February 16, 2025 at the age of 88.

Mac was born July 3, 1936 in Fries VA to the late George and Mabel Hawkins McMillan. He is preceded in death by his twin Herman Wilmer McMillan and brothers Bernard McMillan, Alden McMillan and Sister...

Feb 15, 2025

Nancy Ellen Ogle 85 of Hillsville, passed away Saturday Feb 15, 2025 at Johnson City, TN. She in preceded by her husband Darrell L. Ogle; parents, Erby and Ollie McPeak; grandson, Carl Dewayne Cummins; sisters, Margaret Waller, Alma Sutphin, and Rosie Weeks; and brother, Elwood McPeak.

Survivors include her children, Todd and Patricia Ogle, Tammy Cummins and...

Feb 14, 2025

Ronald Edward Marshall, age 68, and Hazel Bishop Martin Marshall, age 92, son and mother, both of Dugspur, Virginia, passed on Friday, February 14, 2025.

Ronald was born in Montgomery County to Carson and Hazel Martin Marshall on March 5, 1956.  He passed away at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center a few hours before his mother....

Feb 14, 2025

Evelyn Jane Easter, 83 of Draper, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at her home.  Mrs. Easter was born in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Buford and Rosie Bass Gravley.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward Easter.

Survivors include her children, Terri Easter, Jane Dove (Chris),...

Feb 14, 2025

Ronald Edward Marshall, age 68, and Hazel Bishop Martin Marshall, age 92, son and mother, both of Dugspur, Virginia, passed on Friday, February 14, 2025.

Ronald was born in Montgomery County to Carson and Hazel Martin Marshall on March 5, 1956.  He passed away at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center a few hours before his mother....

Feb 11, 2025

Beverly Dawn Reece, 73 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at her home.  Ms. Reece was born in North Carolina to the late Charles Reece, and Verona Coe Reece.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Rebecca Easter; and brother, Anthony Reece.

Survivors include her children, Crystal...