Obituaries

Dec 13, 2024

Arnie Avis Nester, 94 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvie and Hopie Nester; wife of 65 years, Lorene P. Nester; siblings, Arvin Nester, Ida Eastridge, Betty Easter, Stevie Elton Nester, and Virgil Nester.

Survivors include his siblings, Elmo Nester, Olen G....

Dec 9, 2024

George Gilbert Angell, 80 of Indian Valley, joined Jesus and the ranks of Heaven's angels, on Monday, December 9, 2024.  Mr. Angell was born in Winston Salem, NC on September 27, 1944 to the late Cashwell Jones and Mary Catherine Brown Angell.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Patsy Angell Hege....

Dec 7, 2024

Vincent Nicholas Serrano, 76 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred V. and Irene Serrano.

Survivors include his wife, Michelle Serrano; sons and daughter-in-law, Vincent H. and Jennifer Serrano, and Dennis J. Serrano; multiple grandchildren; and multiple great grandchildren.

A private memorial service...

Dec 7, 2024

Ollis "Button" Colen Hawks, 64 of Cana, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home.  Mr. Hawks was born in Carroll County on January 23, 1960.  He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Helen Hawks Edwards and Chester Edwards; and an uncle, Robert "Bob" Hawks.

Survivors include wife, Susan Hawks of the...

Dec 6, 2024

L.B. Quesenberry, 89 of Hillsville, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at his home.  Mr. Quesenberry was born in Floyd County, Virginia to the late Park and Nebraska Quesenberry.   In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nina Hurst Quesenberry; step-mother, Margaret Quesenberry; sister, Agnes Quesenberry Willis; brother, Drexel Quesenberry; and special...

Dec 5, 2024

Willadean Virginia Jennings, 78 of Woodlawn, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Twelve Oakes in Mount Airy, NC.  Mrs. Jennings was born in Carroll County to the late William Carlos and Eva Virginia Myers Harmon.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Harmon.

Survivors include her husband,...

Dec 4, 2024

Mary Ellen Brown Price, age 101 of Hillsville, died peacefully on Wednesday evening, December 4, 2024.  She had been a resident of Commonwealth Senior Living for many years and was very much loved by their staff. Born on October 28, 1923 in Carroll County, Mary was the daughter of the late Mary Pierce Mitchell Brown and Colonel Taylor (CT)...

Dec 4, 2024

Dewey Lester Webb, 94 of Hillsville, passed away on December 4, 2024 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mr. Webb was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Isaac Walter and Viola Elizabeth Bowman Webb.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Viola Christine Webb; a daughter, Linda Jennings; and several...

Dec 3, 2024

Mark Garrett Bain, age 63, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.  Mark grew up in Floyd, Virginia, surrounded by a large family, as he had ten other siblings.  He was a hardworking and dedicated man that strived to provide the best life to his three children, Hollie, Brandon, and Dustin.  He was...

Nov 30, 2024

Shirley Ann Woods Horton, 76 of Woodlawn, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at her home.  Mrs. Horton was born in West Virginia to the late Loren and June Woods.

Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Horton; daughter, Jill Newman Edwards (Dean); step-children, Justin K. Horton (Beth) and Jamie C. Horton (Anjie); grandchildren, Teal Buchanan (Jeremy), Brie...

Nov 30, 2024

Hardy Leon "Peanut" Turman, age 84 passed away Saturday November 30th, 2024. Peanut was born on December 11,1940, to the late Troy and Maudie Turman. He is preceded in death by his wife Bonnie Turman; brothers Elwood "Chuck" Turman, Odell Turman; sisters Hassie Moore, Doris Bowling, and stepson Rodney Primm.

Peanut is survived by his daughters and...

Nov 28, 2024

Elnor Rose Foster Martin, 78 of Dugspur, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Atrium Health in High Point.  Mrs. Martin was born in a cabin in Barbour County, West Virginia to the late James Randolph and Geneva Carol Gour Foster.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Terrance J. Martin;...

Nov 24, 2024

James Harbert Webb, 81 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at his home.  Mr. Webb was born in Hillsville, Virginia to the late Claude Allen and Laura Edwards Webb.

Survivors include his wife, Susie Webb; sister, Bonnie Manley; brother, Bill Webb; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held...

Nov 24, 2024

Linda Lou Beasley Edmonds, 79 of Woodlawn, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mrs. Edmonds was born in Carroll County, VA to the late Thornton and Bertha Shupe Beasley.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, David Edmonds and all of her siblings.

Survivors...

Nov 19, 2024

Gracie Smith Edmonds, age 86, peacefully passed away at home in Fancy Gap, early Tuesday morning.  She was the daughter of George W. and Arlie G. Lowe Smith.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James "Ed" Edmonds; her sister, Annie Ruth Smith; her brother, Barnard Smith; her daughter, Darlene Lundy and husband, Treaver; and her son,...

Nov 19, 2024

Kenneth (Kenny) David Parnell, 55 of Galax, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his home.  He was born in Radford, Virginia on June 26, 1969.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Norman.

He is survived by his father and step-mother, Ken and Debbie Parnell of Hillsville; brother, Terry Parnell of Daytona...

Nov 18, 2024

Savonne Woods, 84 of Cana, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024.  Mrs. Woods was born in Carroll County to the late Fred and Mary E. Strickland Combs.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Emmett J. Woods; children, infant son Craig Lee Woods and Tim Woods; and siblings, Delta Combs...

Nov 14, 2024

Robert Ira Fuller, 85, of Hillsville went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 14, 2024.  He was born on May 14, 1939 in Carroll County, VA to the late Ira James and Agnes Mae Howlett Fuller.

He was devoted to his family and his Lord and was always happy to let others know how much...

Nov 14, 2024

Jasen Michael (Supersmack) Surmanek, beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away on November 14, 2024 surrounded by family and love. Jasen's life was defined by his kind heart, willingness to always help others, quick wit and a smile that could light up any room.

Jasen is survived by his wife, the love of his life...

Nov 12, 2024

Wanda Kay Nester, 71 of Fries, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Grayson Rehab and Health Care.  Ms. Nester was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Clinton and Ethel D. Harrison Gallimore.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Gallimore.

Survivors include her sons, Greg...