Obituaries

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...

Nov 11, 2024

Ronald Lee Duncan, 76 of Allisonia, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at his home.  Mr. Duncan was born in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Otie William and Esther B. Duncan.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Duncan; son, Sam Duncan (Elise); brother, Tom Duncan; grandchildren, Daniel Duncan and Benjamin Duncan; three nieces, Alicia Lane, Miranda Keene,...

Nov 11, 2024

***COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT***

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Douglas Beasley, 79, of Apache Junction, Arizona, on November 11, 2024. Wayne was born on May 8, 1945, in Hillsville, Virginia, and had the privilege of calling Arizona his home for the past 53 years.

Wayne was...

Nov 10, 2024

Clinton A. Largen, 70 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at his home.  Mr. Largen was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Arnold and Treva Kemp Largen.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Adel Largen.

Survivors include his wife, Deborah Largen; step-children, Ann White...

Nov 9, 2024

Jerry Mitchell Sutphin, 74 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Mr. Sutphin was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Dayton and Iva Dickens Sutphin.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sheets Sutphin; brother, L.D. Sutphin; and special...

Nov 8, 2024

Everett Fay Sutphin, 86 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem.  Mr. Sutphin was born in Floyd County, Virginia to the late Kyle P and Ocie Underwood Sutphin.

Survivors include his children, Tanya Sutphin and Steve Sutphin (Gloria); life partner, Carolyn Spence; and siblings, Glendal Sutphin (Cheryl)...

Nov 8, 2024

Emma Jane Gardner, 77 years of age, passed on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford, VA.

Mrs. Gardner was born on December 4, 1946 in Flat Rock, NC to the late Moir and Ethel Utt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Olen Thane Gardner....

Nov 8, 2024

Lilis Quesenberry, 89 of Dugspur, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC.  Mrs. Quesenberry was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late John Henry and Sylvia Clyde Stilwell Phillips.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Giles Lewis Quesenberry; daughter, Libby Haga (Jeffery); brothers, Larry J. Phillips (Beverly) and...

Oct 31, 2024

Kerby Fred Moore, 86 of Roanoke, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Star City Nursing and Rehab in Roanoke.  Mr. Moore was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Rollie Lee and Ocie Thompson Moore.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Erbie Edd Moore; brother, Orbie Moore;...

Oct 31, 2024

Emily Louise Harmon, 77 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleveland K. and Beulah Phibbs Quesinberry; father and mother-in-law, Rhudy and Thelma Lawson Harmon; siblings Bernice Padgett, John Quesinberry, James Quesinberry, and Bertha (Mickey) Quesinberry.

Louise was...

Oct 25, 2024

Mary Jane White, 91 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mack Morris. and Rachel Viola Coalson; daughter, Debra Jean Thompson; step-daughter, Susan Rice; sisters, Maryland Barrett, Shirley Coalson, Martha Kirby; brothers, Clifton Coalson, Buford Coalson, and Bill Coalson.

Survivors include her loving...

Oct 25, 2024

Clarence Cecil Dalton, Jr., 81(Big Red) of Hillsville, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.  Mr. Dalton was born in Mount Airy, NC to the late Clarence Cecil Dalton, Sr. and Nora Edwards Dalton.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Katie M. Dalton; and a...

Oct 22, 2024

Elmo L. McAlexander, 87 of Laurel Fork, VA, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at his home.  Mr. McAlexander was born in Carroll County to the late Dennis Lee and Sarah Branscome McAlexander.

Elmo was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a faithful member of the Bluemont Presbyterian Church, where he held...

Oct 22, 2024

Kathleen B. Sutphin, 91 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows.  Mrs. Sutphin was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Thomas Franklin and Clara Belle Fariss Bowman.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Douglas Sutphin; and siblings, Garner Bowman, Mason...