Obituaries

Mar 14, 2009

Louise Bays Myers, 96 of Austinville, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was born July 25, 1912, in Carroll County to Raleigh and Cora Bays. She was preceded in death by her husband Harrison Currell Myers; sons-in-law, Ronald H. Thompson and Buford W. Newman; and niece Shirley Martin. She is survived by...

Mar 14, 2009

Tiffany Casse, 30 of Martinsville, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her father Roger Kendrick; grandparents John & Bertha Kendrick and great grandparents Wilmer & Katherine Lewis. Tiffany is survived by her husband Phillip Casse; daughters Patience Kaylan Scott (daughter of Michael Scott of Preston, VA) and Elizabeth...

Mar 12, 2009

Annie Ruth Flippen, 75 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by a grandson T.J. Flippen. Mrs. Flippen is survived by her husband James M. Flippen of the home; daughter Deborah Sue Akers of Fancy Gap; sons & daughters-in-law Tony J. & Betty Flippen of...

Mar 8, 2009

Martha Beasley Gravley, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, VA. She lived on Route 620 in Carroll County, VA for 64 years. She was a homemaker, a nurse and did private duty nursing for families at hospitals and at private homes. She was the last of 10 children...

Mar 6, 2009

Hassell G. (Jack) Nester, 75 of Elk Creek, passed away on Friday, March 06, 2009 at Grayson Nursing & Rehab Center. Mr. Nester was born in Carroll County to the late Harden & Lettie Nester. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Bessie Nester; a daughter Sandra Lineberry; brothers; and sisters. He...

Mar 6, 2009

Debbie C. Goad, 52, passed away on March 6, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Goad was retired from the public school system after 30 years of employment. She was preceded in death by her son Jonathan Boyd, and parents Avis & Blanche Collier. Mrs. Goad is survived by her husband Nelson Goad of Willis; sisters and brothers-in-law Rebecca...

Mar 5, 2009

Clessie Marie Quesenberry went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 5, 2009. Born December 17, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Raymond & Ester Goad. She was preceded in death by an infant son, James Marvin Quesenberry, and her brother, Manford Goad.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63...

Mar 4, 2009

Ethelene M. Iroler, 91 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mrs. Iroler was born in Carroll County to the late Edmond & Edna Guynn Marshall. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Russell Iroler and a son V.E. Iroler. She is survived by her...

Mar 3, 2009

Hazel B. Fariss, 83 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Wheatland Retirement Center. Ms. Fariss was preceded in death by her husband Carl Fariss, brothers Harry Blaine Banks and Chester Banks; sister Oleta Banks Kieffer; grandson Mitchell Lee Fariss; and great granddaughter Evelyn (Evie) Grier Fariss. She is survived by her children & spouses...

Mar 2, 2009

Robert A. Akers, 35 of Virginia Beach, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2009. Robert was a member of Haygood United Methodist Church. He was a heating and air conditioning technician and loved the Dallas Cowboys and the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Robert is survived by his parents, Larry & Pat Akers; a brother, Scott Akers &...

Mar 1, 2009

Earnest Wilford Horton, 74 of Lambsburg, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Horton was born in Carroll County to the late Rufus & Carmen Horton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Helen Lois Horton; son Thommy Scott Horton; and sister Ethel Chapel. He is...

Feb 28, 2009

William D. Watson, 80, passed away on February 28, 2009 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents Elijah and Lora Sutphin Watson; brothers David Watson and Russell Watson; and sister Mary Marshall. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Horton Watson of the home; brother and sister-in-law Glen & Peggy Watson of Hillsville; sister...

Feb 27, 2009

Rex Jack Branscome, 76, passed away on February 27, 2009 in Galax. He was the son of Glendi and the late Sadie Branscome. Mr. Branscome is survived by his wife Imogene Branscome; father Glendi Branscome; brothers and sister-in-law Donnie & Barbara Branscome of Dublin, Roger & Joan Branscome of Porthill, ID; sister and brother-in-law Betty Marie & Kenneth...

Feb 27, 2009

Connie Lynn Montgomery Thomas, 40, of Meadows of Dan passed away on February 27, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Arlie Thomas of the home; daughters Ashley L. Thomas of Meadows of Dan, Stacy Gregory of Stuart, Heather Edwards of Bassett; son Ryan A. D. Thomas of Meadows of Dan; mother Betty Holcomb; father and step-mother Gerald...

Feb 26, 2009

Eva Stanley OQuinn, 93, formerly of Hillsville, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2009. Mrs. OQuinn was born in Hillsville, Virginia to the late George Wesley & Martha Joanna Beasley Alderman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands Maston Scott Stanley and Orville OQuinn; brothers Chester Alderman, William...

Feb 26, 2009

Homer Clevo Dalton, 90 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Waddell Nursing Home. Mr. Dalton was born in Carroll County to the late Nova, Sr. & Cayulah Dalton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters Versie Gwyn and Vada Huff; and brothers Alvin Dalton and N.E. Dalton, Jr.....

Feb 22, 2009

Betty Rose Webb, 66 of Cana, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2009 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, NC. Ms. Webb was born in Floyd County to the late Lonnie & Edith Webb. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers Lonnie (Buddy) Webb of Meadows of Dan, Kyle Webb of...

Feb 16, 2009

Tony Anthony Manuel, 43 of Pulaski, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2009 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Mr. Manuel is survived by his wife Opal Joy Manuel and best friend and dog Molly; three stepchildren Terry Griswold of Pulaski, Erin C. Dunford of Max Meadows and Tabitha J. Cooper of Tucson, AZ; sister Carolyn Marie Manuel of Pulaski,...

Feb 14, 2009

Dorcas Evelyn Turman Ertel, 63 of Lewisberry, PA and formally of Pulaski, Co., VA passed away Saturday 14, 2009 at Holy Spirit Hospital, in Camp Hill, Pa. Mrs. Ertel was preceded in death by her parents Charlie & Thelma Seagle Turman. She is survived by her husband Lawrence E. Ertel Jr; son Charlie Ertel, Lewisberry, PA; brothers &...

Feb 14, 2009

Edward Lee Walls, 61, of Hillsville, VA passed away on February 14, 2009 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Ray Walls and Mary P. Needham; and sister Tammy J. Spradlin. Mr. Walls is survived by his wife, Brenda Kay Walls of the home; daughters Vickie L. Walls and Terry J. Walls of...