Obituaries

Mar 11, 2026

Mary Virginia Parks, 79 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mrs. Parks was born in Louisianna to the late Brady Earle and Angie Marie Mondy Russell.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ellis Parks and sons, Joe Earle Parks and...

Mar 11, 2026

Delmer "DG' Gray Hanks, born March 18, 1938, passed away after a brief illness on March 11, 2026 at the age of 87.

Delmer was a man with many talents. He was a Master Electrician and talked about his past jobs and how he absolutely loved what he did. He grew up in the mountains of Virginia,...

Mar 7, 2026

Melissa Renee Frye McMillian, 55, of Hillsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 7, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved dearly. Born in Mount Airy, North Carolina on March 15, 1970, she was the beloved daughter of Ernest "Gayle" Frye and Margaret Ann Scott Frye, who preceded her in death.

Melissa was a...

Mar 6, 2026

David Ross Beamer (belovedly known as "Barney"), age 72 of Galax, Virginia, passed away on Friday morning, March 6th, 2026, after a long battle with early onset Alzheimer's disease. He died peacefully while a resident at Galax Health and Rehabilitation Center.

David was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, on May 6th, 1953. At age four (4), he...

Mar 6, 2026

Violet Brickey, 94 of Max Meadows, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Vearl Brickey,  grandson, Mark David Brickey, parents James William and Anna Marie Jarrett; brothers, Nuke, Roger, John, Pete, Henry, Russell, William, and Leroy; and her beloved Yorkie...

Mar 5, 2026

Lewis Banks Worrell 84 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at his home. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jerry S. Worrell; daughter, Tamara Worrell;  parents, George and Lula Branscome Worrell.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Worrell; children and spouses, William Worrell (Rebecca), Diedra Martin (Fredrick), and William Marr;...

Mar 5, 2026

Draven Jerico Cleary, of Hillsville, Virginia, born January 21, 1995, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2026.

Draven was the beloved son of Stephanie Lineberry Walker, Marcus Walker, and Jamie Cleary (Jessica). He is survived by his mother and stepfather; his father and stepmother; his brother, Denver Walker and wife Erin; sisters Phebe Walker and...

Mar 4, 2026

Ruth Marshall Oliveira, 88 of Dugspur, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Ruth Yvonne Marshall was born in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 1937, the youngest of nine children to parents Walter W. Marshall and Grace Sutphin Marshall.  She was preceded in death by her parents...

Mar 4, 2026

Aubrey Don Goad, 67 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Goad was born in Virginia on February 23, 1959 to the late Jessie Don and Rosie Ima Guynn Goad.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Deloris Anne Goad....

Mar 1, 2026

Margaret Evelyn Laws Smith January 14, 1931 – March 1, 2026

Margaret Evelyn Laws Smith, lovingly known as "Nannie," passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at the age of 95.

Born on January 14, 1931, in Orange County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Zula Wilson Laws and William "Bill" Laws. She was...

Mar 1, 2026

Joyce W. Burnette, 79 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mrs. Burnette was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Alva and Beatrice White Webb.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Burnette; daughter, Melissa Ann Burnette; and three siblings....

Feb 28, 2026

Roy Alan Kelley, 71 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart.  Mr. Kelley was born in Charlotte, NC to the late Roy and Sandra Hinson Kelley.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Christopher Kelley and a sister, Terri Stinnett.

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Feb 28, 2026

Mrs. Sheila Diane Dalton, 75, of Laurel Fork, VA passed away peacefully at her home with her family and loyal companion, Dalton, by her side on February 28, 2026.  She was born on October 28, 1950 in Patrick County to the late Elijah "Buck" Turman and Ava Nester Turman.  She was a loving wife, mother and Nannie and will...

Feb 27, 2026

Curtis Lee Bolen, 81 of Woodlawn, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Bolen was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Garfield and Imo Bolen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by and infant son, Leonard Bolen brothers, Jack Bolen and Virgil Bolen; and great-grandchild, Malachi Stevens.

Feb 26, 2026

Virginia Brewer Shupe of Morristown, TN, born June 23, 1923, passed peacefully on February 26, 2026 at the age of 102.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Shupe.

Survivors include her son, Tom (Karen) Shupe and daughter, Joyce (Ed) Watson.  Grandchildren include Vivian (Randy) Elkins, Cari (Tim) Chase, and Shelby (John) Arnold, as well...

Feb 24, 2026

Howard Jeff Webb, 87 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy, NC.

The family would like to extend appreciation and special thanks to Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows and Northern Regional Hospital for their excellent care.

A graveside service with burial will be held on Saturday,...

Feb 24, 2026

Peggy Ralene Surratt, 75 of Hillsville passed away on Tuesday, February, 24, 2026 at her home. Mrs. Surratt was born in Carroll County, Virginia on February 16, 1951.  She was preceded in death by her father, Junior Irving Lawson and husband, Mickey Rhone Surratt.

Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Lundy and boyfriend, Brian Fritz; mother, Dorothy Lee...

Feb 23, 2026

Christopher Glen Horton,59, of Fancy Gap, VA, passed away on February 23rd, 2026, surrounded by love.  Chris was born in Radford, Virginia to the late Joseph Wayne "Woody" Horton and Freda Dalton Arnett.

Chris was a beloved brother, family member, and friend. He lived his life with a gentle spirit and brought joy to those who knew...

Feb 18, 2026

James Edward Quesenberry, 86 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mr. Quesenberry was born in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Buster and Lockie Ella Marshall Quesenberry.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by siblings, Mowyer (Talley) Quesenberry, Sanford Quesenberry, Pauline Sutphin, and Mary Goad.

Feb 18, 2026

William "Bill" Rex Lewis, born on September 15, 1957, in Hillsville, Virginia, has left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who had the privilege to know him. Bill passed peacefully at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina, on February 18, 2026 with his loved ones by his side. His journey through life...