John Carl Thompson
Sep 9, 2026
John Carl Thompson, age 74 of Christiansburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital. Mr. Thompson was born in Hillsville, Virginia to the late Alvin Edison and Hattie Iva Thompson.
Survivors include his sister, Patsy Thompson; nieces, Jessica Gallimore and Elisha Gallimore; and nephew, Jerry Gallimore.
A graveside service with burial following will be held on Thursday,...
Loree Mae Harmon
Sep 5, 2026
Loree Mae Harmon, 86 of Woodlawn, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab in Galax, Virginia. Mrs. Harmon was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late William Haywood and Jettie Johnson Myers Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Eugene Harmon; daughter, Donna Carole Newman;...
Daniel Edward Johnson
Sep 4, 2026
Daniel Edward Johnson 64 of Laurel Fork, VA passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Calvin and Betty Jane Johnson; brother, Victor Johnson; sister, Linda Canter.
Survivors include his wife, Annetta Stanley; daughters and sons-in-law, Amanda and David Adams, and Stephanie Johnson and Will Chambers;...
Joyce "Joy" Marie Turman
Sep 4, 2026
Joyce “Joy” Marie Turman 74 of Meadows of Dan, VA passed away on Friday September 4, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Patrick County, VA on March 8, 1952 to the late Corby Nester and Opal N. Conner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Joseph “Joe”...
Richard Mark Akers
Sep 2, 2026
On September 2, 2026, God called his beloved son, Richard Mark Akers home. Richard was born in Welch, West Virginia on March 29, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Howard Akers and a nephew, Jamie Lineberry.
Survivors include his mother, Theda Akers; brother, Michael Akers; sister, Tammy Kuelbs (KK); niece, Amber Akers; nephews, Steven Akers, Ethan Lineberry...
Denny James Horton
Sep 1, 2026
DENNY JAMES HORTON AGE 79 OF FANCY GAP, VA PASSED AWAY ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AT HERITAGE HALL LAUREL MEADOWS IN LAUREL FORK, VA.
DENNY WAS BORN ON APRIL 24, 1947 IN DUGSPUR, VA TO THE LATE ABE CLINTON HORTON AND ANNIE MAE ROBERTSON HORTON.
DENNY IS SURVIVED BY HIS DAUGHTERS; MELISSA HORTON (JIM), CLARISSA PONCE (GERRY), HIS GRANDCHILDREN; JEREMIAH SHOWALTER...
Leonard Branscome
Aug 31, 2026
Leonard Branscome, age 81, of Hillsville, Virginia, passed away on August 31, 2026, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Born July 20, 1945, Leonard was the son of the late Robert L. Branscome and Pearlie Mae Dalton Branscome.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred “Mickey” Branscome Sayers; and niece Sandra Sayers Stanberry.
Known simply as “Papa...
Sharon Louise Shute
Aug 30, 2026
Sharon Louise Shute, 64 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at Johnson City Medical Center. Ms. Shute was born in Pennsylvania to the late Chester and Cora Shute. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother.
Survivors include her son, Michael Reece; daughter, Renee Reece; brothers, Barry Shute (Sue) and Chester Shute (Virginia)...
Deborah Ann Harner
Aug 28, 2026
Deborah Ann Harner, 77 of Wytheville, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Holston Health and Rehab. Ms. Harner was born in Tazewell County, Virginia to the late Neil and Andrea Penland Harner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, John Horton.
Debby devoted her life to family and was known for her...
Mark Edward Troy
Aug 28, 2026
Mark Edward Troy, 74, of Barren Springs, Virginia, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.
Born in Needham, Massachusetts, Mark was raised primarily in North Attleboro and attended Boston Trade High School, commuting into Boston each day by bus. He discovered his aptitude for electrical work early and became a master electrician...
Roger Carpenter
Aug 24, 2026
Roger Gilmer Carpenter, age 78, of Galax, Virginia, passed away Monday August 24, 2026, doing what he loved most: playing golf.
Roger was born in Pulaski, Virginia, on December 23, 1947, to Gilmer Wilson and Amanda Primm Carpenter. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Jean Carpenter Jett, and a close lifelong friend from the...
Viola Gingerich Schlabach
Aug 21, 2026
Viola Gingerich Schlabach 91 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl L. Schlabach; parents, Daniel J. and Elizabeth Miller Gingerich; three brothers, Al Gingerich, Bill Gingerich, and Joe Gingerich; five sisters, Mary Hershberger, Betty Hershberger, Sarah Anderson, Miriam Tennefoss, and Carolyn Beiler; great grandchild, Asaph...
William Davis Webb
Aug 12, 2026
William Davis Webb, 73, of Hillsville, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. He lived his last days surrounded by the love of his family and his constant companion: his pup, Stella.
Known to others as “Bill” or “Willie,” he was a surly and silly, yet good hearted gentle giant who loved nothing more than being a prankster, playing...
Sarah Newton Tull Darnell
Aug 12, 2026
Sarah Newton Tull Darnell, 83 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Commonwealth Senior Living. Mrs. Darnell was born in Maryland to the late Edmond and Nina Nicholson Tull. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Darnell.
Survivors include her sons, Randy Ward (Jaclyn) of Hillsville and Russell Ward of...
Edith Yvonne Shrader Barlow Alexander
Aug 9, 2026
Edith Yvonne Shrader Barlow Alexander, 68, of Hillsville, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at her home, surrounded by loving family, and was welcomed by her Lord and Savior to her new home of joy and peace, where there is no more sickness, pain, or tears. She had fought a long, courageous battle with cancer. Mrs....
Glinda Mae Hall
Aug 9, 2026
Glinda Mae Hall, 74 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Mrs. Hall was born in Hillsville, Virginia to the late Roy Clarence and Lannie Mae Melton Hall Bond. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a son, Jason Hall; great-granddaughter, Aribella; sister, Wanda Brady; and...
Rebecca "Becky" Shaw
Aug 9, 2026
Rebecca (Becky) Carolyn McKinnon Shaw, 69 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Mrs. Shaw was born in Galax, Virginia on March 12, 1957. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin McKinnon.
Survivors include her husband, Allen Shaw of the home; daughter, Emily Shaw of Galax; son, Roger Shaw (Stefany) of Hillsville; grandchildren, Brandon Shaw of Galax,...
Ryley Ann Rojas
Aug 8, 2026
Ryley Rojas, infant daughter of Johnny Lee Rojas and Deanna Brady Lineberry, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Twin County Regional Hospital. In addition to her parents, Ryley is survived by her siblings, Myah Rojas and Sylas Rojas.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Pastor Gary Horton officiating....
Dewey Wayne Jennings
Aug 7, 2026
Dewey Wayne Jennings, 65, of Galax, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by his father, Dewey J. Jennings and brother-in-law, Raleigh Lineberry.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Isabel J. Jennings; children, Tinsel Jennings and Travis Jennings (Jeannie); grandchildren, MacKensey Jennings, Savannah Jennings, Dewayne Jennings, Allison Keefe, and Kaitlyn Caviness (Jordan); great-grandchildren,...
Bruce Lee Burcham
Aug 7, 2026
Bruce Lee Burcham 70 of Woodlawn, VA passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Dale and Annie Hall Burcham; brother, James Burcham; sister, Linda Wilmouth; brothers-in-law, Bobby Williams, and James Hill; grandchild, Gabriel Burcham.
Survivors include his wife Sarah Burcham; son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Laura Burcham; daughter and...
