Obituaries

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...

Feb 10, 2025

Susan Curry, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 10, 2025. She was a faithful and loving Wife and Mother. She adored her 14 Grandchildren and her many Great Grandchildren.

Susan was born on February 28th, 1938, in Delbarton West Virginia to Wayne and Nancy Sheppard. She was preceded in Death by her Parents,...

Feb 10, 2025

Phyllis Jean Allen, 88 of Barren springs, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at her home.  Mrs. Allen was born in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Burris and Lilly Blanche Viars Marshall.

Survivors include her husband, Frost Thomas Allen; sons, Darrell Allen (Deanna) and James Allen; grandchildren, Maranda Edwards, Emma Allen, Kaycee Allen, Hunter Allen...

Feb 4, 2025

Marion P. Ayers, age 83, was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.  She was born in Wilmington, Delaware, on February 18, 1941, the daughter of Edward M. and Estella (Kimmey) Webster, and little sister to the late Edward H. Webster.  She was preceded in death by her baby boy, James Robert.  The only woman in...

Feb 4, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Gail Smythers, 65 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at her home.  Ms. Smythers was born in Austinville, Virginia to the late William and Verna Smythers.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Audrey Dalton.

Survivors include her significant other, Dale Coulson; son, Travis Coulson;...

Feb 3, 2025

Mack Landon Williams was born at 6:47 PM on February 3, 2025 weighing 14 ounces and was eleven inches long.  He lived a short life, surrounded by family and then went to be with Jesus.  Though his life was short, he knew nothing but love on earth then in heaven and he has left a lasting impact on those...

Feb 2, 2025

Lucy Jane (Horton) Neff, 86, of Galax, VA passed away peacefully and was reunited with her late husband, Harry K. Neff, Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Galax Nursing and Rehab after a period of failing health.

She was born November 20, 1938 in Fancy Gap, VA to Wise Ellis and Margaret Cassell Horton.  In addition to her...

Feb 2, 2025

Wilma Lou Vaughn, 88 of Austinville, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center.  Mrs. Vaughn was born in Carroll County to the late Fred Jackson and Nellie Helen Rotenizer Carter.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gilmer Glendye Vaughn; and siblings and spouses, Homer Carter, Everette...

Jan 30, 2025

This is a courtesy announcement for the Combs family

Fredrick "Lavern" Combs, age 86, of Cana, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Thursday, January 30, 2025. Born on August 10, 1938, in Carroll County, he was the son of the late Fred Combs and Mary Edith Strickland Combs.

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Jan 30, 2025

**Funeral Service Update**

Roxana Marie Kamoda age 57 of Hillsville, Virginia went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 30, 2025. Roxana was born on June 3,1967 in Carroll County, Virginia to Mildred and Richard Marshall. She was the eldest sister of Rhonda Marshall and Ramona Shank, loving wife to David Kamoda,...

Jan 29, 2025

Gary Joe McGrady, 69 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  Mr. McGrady was born in Carroll County to the late Joseph and Ina Marie Flanagan McGrady.

Survivors include his siblings and spouses, Tim McGrady, Becky and Tom Smith, and Connie and William Maxwell, Jr.; niece, Anna Jones; and nephews,...

Jan 29, 2025

Jewel Judy DeBolt, 73 of Woodlawn, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Northern Hospital of Surry County.  Mrs. DeBolt was born in Elk Creek, Virginia to the late Ernest and Edith Moretz Billings.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Chapman Billings.

Survivors include her son, William "Bill"...

Jan 27, 2025

Wayne Allen Chappell, 53 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Chappell was born in Galax, Virginia to the late Roosevelt Wise and Helen Dorthy Woods Chappell.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Jeffery R. Chappell.

Survivors include several loving cousins...

Jan 27, 2025

Roger "Rod" Strickland, 93, a beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, peacefully passed away on January 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Carroll County, Virginia, to Hattie Meredith Strickland and W. Cabell Strickland, Rod was predeceased by his wife of 73 years, Benice "Bennie" Strickland, his parents, and his three brothers: Horace Strickland,...