Obituaries

Carroll County, VA Obituaries

Elizabeth Winesett Rakes

Elizabeth Winesett Rakes

Jul 12, 2009

Elizabeth Winesett Rakes, 73 of Woodlawn, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Rakes was preceded in death by her father Edward M. Winesett. Elizabeth loved cats, her dog Toby, and farm animals. She also enjoyed sewing, Q.V.C, quilting, breakfast at Rev. J. Fields church and Sunday morning hymns. Elizabeth especially enjoyed her grandchildren...

Arsie Rorrer Goad

Arsie Rorrer Goad

Jul 12, 2009

Arsie Rorrer Goad, 96 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Golden Living Center Blue Ridge. Mrs. Goad was born in Carroll County to the late George and Rosa Cruise Rorrer. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband S. Reed Goad; sisters Beulah Quesinberry, Ava Webb and Oleta...

Archie L. Edwards

Archie L. Edwards

Jul 12, 2009

Archie Lee Edwards, 71 of Pulaski, formerly of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2009 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Mr. Edwards is survived by his son Andy Edwards of Hillsville; and special friend and her son Pat Edwards and Jay Townley.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at...

Jerry Wayne Mckinney

Jerry Wayne Mckinney

Jul 11, 2009

Jerry Wayne McKinney, 65 of Hillsville passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2009. Mr. McKinney was born in Winston Salem, NC to John Henry & Jessie Clara Bowman McKinney. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. McKinney is survived by his wife Betty H. McKinney of the home; mother Jessie C. McKinney of Advance, NC; and...

Laura Belle Cox

Laura Belle Cox

Jul 3, 2009

Laura Belle Cox, 70, of Indian Valley, VA, passed away on Friday, July 03, 2009 at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents Elbert E. & Della Mae Quesinberry Semones. She is survived by her husband Hiram Cox of the home; son & daughter-in-law Ronnie & Wanda Mae Cox of Woodlawn; sister &...

Emmitt Edgar Cassell

Emmitt Edgar Cassell

Jul 2, 2009

Emmitt Edgar Cassell, 84 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Cassell is survived by his wife Pauline Tankersley Cassell of the home; sons & daughter-in-law T.L. Cassell of Greensboro, NC and Michael Bernard & Donna Cassell of Greensboro, NC; sister Bertha Wertz of Princeton, TX; and grandchildren Jennifer Shelton, Caitlyn...

James Fred Surratt

James Fred Surratt

Jun 30, 2009

James Fred Surratt, 80 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at the Veterans Medical Center in Salem. Mr. Surratt was born in Carroll County to the late Simon & Mary Myers Surratt. He is survived by his wife Joy Lee Surratt of the home; son & daughter-in-law David & Laura Surratt of Hillsville; and two...

Ruby Mae Hiatt Hunter

Ruby Mae Hiatt Hunter

Jun 26, 2009

Ruby Mae Hiatt Hunter, 57 of Mt. Airy, N.C., passed away on Friday, June 26, 2009 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Hunter is survived by her children & spouse, Roy & Beth Smith, Winston Salem, NC, Elizabeth Guynn, Ararat, NC, Barbara Flinchum, Walnut Grove, NC, Dorothy Barnes, Cana, brothers & sisters-in-law, Roy & Pat Hiatt, Wendell & Dorothy...

Lyla J. Ousley

Lyla J. Ousley

Jun 25, 2009

Lyla J. Ousley, 87 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Trinity Mission of Hillsville. She is survived by her son & daughter-in-law Sheldon M. & Virginia Ousley of Hillsville; grandchildren Sheldon Keith Ousley and Karen Renee Ousley-Boyer; and great grandsons Alexander Lee Ousley, Benjamin Aaron Ousley, and Coleton Eli Ousley.

A graveside...

William (Bill) Jerry Henley

William (Bill) Jerry Henley

Jun 23, 2009

William (Bill) Jerry Henley, 47 of Dugspur, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Henley was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert & Betty Henley and Harrison & Ethel Gravley; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He is survived by his daughter Nicole Shumate of Pilot Mt. NC, and her...

Joe B. Smith

Joe B. Smith

Jun 23, 2009

Joe B. Smith, 86 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife Norma M. Smith of the home; stepchildren & spouses Marcia & Hal Kinlaw of St. Pauls, NC, Cindi Fisher of Atlanta, GA, Jeff & Michelle Todd of Atlanta, GA and Monty & Kelly Todd of...

Lois B. Bunn

Lois B. Bunn

Jun 21, 2009

Lois B. Bunn, 77 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Bunn was born in Galax to the late Matha Lee and Edith Marie Vaughan Blevins. She is survived by her husband Gene Bunn of the home; daughter & son-in-law Sheila & Marion Harris of Hillsville; sister...

Joseph D. Kirk

Joseph D. Kirk

Jun 14, 2009

Joseph D. Kirk, 79 of Austinville, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at his home. Mr. Kirk is survived by his wife Daisy Beasley Kirk of the home; sons & daughters-in-law John Kirk of Florida, Jeff & Sue Kirk of Barren Springs, Roy Kirk of Bland, Vernon & Drema Beasley of Austinville, Allen & Elaine Beasley of...

Sammy D. Kenne, Jr.

Sammy D. Kenne, Jr.

Jun 13, 2009

Sammy D. Keene, Jr., 55 of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Welch, WV to Samuel & Gladys Keene. He was preceded in death by his father and brother Tim Keene. Mr. Keene is survived by his daughters Samantha Kay Vail of Dobson, NC, Tiffany Nichole Snead of Bartley,...

James O. Thompson

James O. Thompson

Jun 13, 2009

James E. Thompson, 92 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows. Mr. Thompson was born in Floyd County, Virginia to the late Jimmy & Annie Burnette Thompon. He is predeased by his wife Gladys O. Thompson; brothers Quinton Thompson, Laymond Thompson, Raymond Thompson, Elzideen Thompson, John Thompson; sisters; Goldie McAlexander,...

William (Willie) Jennings

William (Willie) Jennings

Jun 9, 2009

William (Willie) Jennings, 83, of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC. Mr. Jennings was born in Hillsville, VA to the late Guy (Kenny) & Thursa Dalton Jennings. He is survived by his wife Martha Princess Jennings of the home; sons & daughters-in-law Bill Jennings & wife Diane Pritchard of Statesville,...

Donald Wayne Padgett

Donald Wayne Padgett

Jun 8, 2009

Donald Wayne Padgett, 64 of Woodlawn, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2009 at his home. Mr. Padgett was born in Carroll County to the late Carlie William & Winona O. Padgett. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers Bobby Ray Padgett and Bill Padgett. He is survived by his wife...

Steve Jefferson Edwards, Jr.

Steve Jefferson Edwards, Jr.

Jun 7, 2009

Steve Jefferson Edwards, Jr., 79, of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Edwards was born in Carroll County to the late Steve Jefferson Edwards, Sr. & Grace Lineberry Edwards. He is survived by his wife Rubye Edith Edwards of the home; sons & daughters-in-law Dylan & Barbara Edwards of Hillsville,...

Norine Hylton Horton

Norine Hylton Horton

Jun 7, 2009

Norine Hylton Horton, 89 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at the Salem Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Horton was born in Floyd County to the late Sherman & Nora Hylton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Hemon Horton; brothers & spouses Ferry & Odell Hylton, Odie &...

Edward Davis Burnett

Edward Davis Burnett

Jun 7, 2009

Edward Davis Burnett, 92 of Dugspur, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows in Laurel Fork. Mr. Burnett was born in Carroll County to the late Irvin Austin Burnett, Sr. and Susannah Dickerson Burnett. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Garrett Burnett, Rush Burnett, Irvin Buck...

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