Obituaries

Aug 9, 2007

John Alderman, 99, a retired Hillsville attorney, died on Thursday, August 9, 2007. Born and reared in the Fremont community of Carroll County, he was the son of the late George Washington Alderman and Nancy Martin Alderman. He was preceded in death by his wife of many years, Elizabeth Perry Alderman, and his son, Atty. John Perry Alderman,...

Aug 9, 2007

Robert Leigh Quesinberry II, 64 of Sumerduck, VA, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2007 at his residence. He is survived by his son Robert L. Quesinberry III of Sumerduck and grandson Jadon L. Quesinberry. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 12, 2007 at 11:00 AM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Rev. Gary Marshall officiating. Burial...

Aug 8, 2007

Belva DeHaven Akers of Winston-Salem, NC, died Wednesday, August 8. She was born in Hillsville, Virginia to the late William Thomas and Mattie Lee DeHaven. She resided in Radford, Virginia before moving to Winston-Salem in 1984. She was a member of Tyler Memorial Presbyterian Church and Radford Presbyterian Church in Radford, Virginia, and Highland Presbyterian Church in Winston-Salem,...

Aug 7, 2007

Minerva A. Largen, 89 of Dugspur, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Ms. Largen is survived by daughter & son-in-law Alice Sue & Lenford Goad of Dugspur; son David Allen Largen of Roanoke; sister & brother-in-law Bertie & Ray Isaacs of Mt. Airy, NC; four grandchildren Mark Goad, James Goad, Scott Goad...

Jul 31, 2007

Ellie (Ella) Rose Dalton, 56 of Sparta, NC, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at her residence. She was preceded in death by a son Johnny Mac Barbe and a brother Ralph Lyons. Mrs. Dalton is survived by her husband Maynard Dalton of the home; daughters & sons-in-law Loretta & Timothy Hawks of Madison, NC and Lorraine...

Jul 28, 2007

Bernice H. Iroler, 80, of Hillsville passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Bill Iroler of the home; daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Myron Zeigler of Atlanta, GA; son Michael Perry Iroler of Roanoke; brothers Wallace Hall of Hillsville, Charles Hall of Blacksburg; sister Helen Webb of Christiansburg; two...

Jul 28, 2007

Billy R. Ogle, 73, of Hillsville passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. Mr. Ogle was preceded in death by a daughter, Lori Ann Ogle. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Frazier Ogle of the home; sons and daughters-in-law Billy and Donna Ogle of Hillsville, and Michael and Lee Ogle...

Jul 27, 2007

Thomas C. Coleman III, 76, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2007 at his residence in Draper, VA. He is survived by daughters Susan Martin of Stone Mountain, GA, Virginia Ramey of Wayne, WV, Melanie Coleman Simon of Tampa, FL, Laura Coleman Bunyan of Draper, VA; son Robert Coleman of Lavalette, WV; sister Frances Lee Coleman of PA;...

Jul 26, 2007

Mary France Melton Hawks, 96, of Winston Salem, NC passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Clemons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clemons, NC. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Ivan and Ruby Hawks of Winston Salem, NC; two grandsons, David Lee Hawks and Michael Dwyane Hawks; three step grand-daughters, Diane Conley, Rebecca Rush, and...

Jul 25, 2007

Elsie Spraker Wright, 69, of Hillsville passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. She survived by daughter and son-in-law Cathy and Mike Bobbitt of Galax; son and daughter-in-law Doug and Amy Wright of Hillsville; brother and sister-in-law Ted and Pearl Spraker of Hillsville; sister and brother-in-law Jane and Freddie Patton of...

Jul 19, 2007

Della Viola Hawks, 90, of Akron, OH passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2007 in Akron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus C. Hawks. She is survived by daughters and son-in-law Della and Edward Rice of Akron and Loretta Webster of Utah; son Ralph Hawks of Akron; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great...

Jul 18, 2007

Addie Mae Marshall Lewis went to be with her Lord on Wednesday morning, July 18, 2007. She was born to Charlie and Virginia Wright Marshall on May 24, 1917. Addie had a great love for her Lord, family and friends. She was an active member of Island Creek Methodist Church for many years. She loved to garden, knit,...

Jul 18, 2007

Marvin Jennings, 89 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Jennings was born in Carroll County to the late Thomas Andrew and Elizabeth Martin Jennings. He is survived by his wife Georgia Mitchell Jennings of the home; daughter & son-in-law Lynn & Gary Spencer of Hillsville and two grandchildren James...

Jul 18, 2007

Charles Sonny Williams, 65 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Mr. Williams was born to the late Otis Thurman and Vetra Mae Williams in Statesville, NC. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters Linda Quesenberry and Jane Collins and one brother Thurman...

Jul 17, 2007

Alice Elizabeth Harmon, 85 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at Golden Living Center Blue Ridge in Galax, VA. She was born on March 10, 1922 to the late Roby John and Candace Ruth Farmer in Carroll County, VA. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death a daughter Jo Ann Harmon;...

Jul 14, 2007

Shirley Burnette Ward, 76 of Hillsville passed away Saturday July 14, 2007 at her home. She was predeceased by her parents George & Georgia Perkey Burnette, three sisters Robin Burnette, Louise Collier, Bonnie McKinney and one brother Beverly Burnette. She is survived by her husband W. Dale (Pete) Ward of the home, daughter & son-in-law Pam & Joe...

Jul 13, 2007

Lorene Quesenberry Gardner, 76, of Hillsville passed away on Friday, July 13, 2007 at the New River Valley Medical Center. She is survived by children and spouses Juanita and Jack Padgett of Barren Springs, Moyer P. Gardner, Jr. of Hillsville, Donna and Brooks Lindamood of Sylvatus, Deana and Wayne Bowman of Hillsville, Wanda Felts of Dobson, NC, Darlene...

Jul 10, 2007

Arvel Radford of Nokesville, VA passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at Prince William Hospital in Manassas, VA. He was seventy-five years of age and born in Carroll County, VA. He served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife Nancy Radford, son Gary Radford, son Keith Radford and...

Jul 10, 2007

Anthony Lee (Tony) Staples, 51 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2007 at his residence. Mr. Staples is survived by his parents Loman and Frieda Staples of Hillsville; and brothers David Staples and Robert Staples of Hillsville; and Eldon Staples and Chris Staples of Jackson, GA.

A memorial service will be held on Friday,...

Jul 6, 2007

Thelma Arizona Love Goad, 87 of Hillsville, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2007 at Trinity Mission of Hillsville. Mrs. Goad is survived by her husband Henry Heath Goad of Hillsville; daughter & son-in-law Darlene & Kelly Henley of Hillsville; sons & daughters-in-law Foy & Lois Almalee Goad of Dallas, NC, Freddie & Ernestine Goad of Hillsville, Sanford...