Obituaries

Sep 24, 2006

Edith Duncan Goad, 83 of Dugspur, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2006 at Waddell Health and Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her daughter Phyllis Phillips-Radford. Mrs. Goad is survived by her husband Hollis V. Goad of the home; sister Inez D. Muehler of Chester, VA; one grandson Steven Phillips of Indian Valley; one great granddaughter...

Sep 24, 2006

Lillian Banks Webb, 77 of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2006 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her former husband Glenn Banks; brothers Richard Webb, Wes Webb and Rob Webb; and great grandson Tyler Jennings. Mrs. Webb is survived by her daughters & son-in-law Mary Jennings and Joyce & Eddie...

Sep 24, 2006

Arthur Robert Piccot was born on October 31, 1918 in Stephney, Connecticut. He passed away peacefully in Durham, North Carolina during the early morning hours of September 24, 2006. His early years were spent on a farm in Connecticut, where he faced the challenges of the Great Depression with his parents, Henry and Mathilde Piccot as well as...

Sep 20, 2006

Arlis T. Rakes, 82, died peacefully with family by his side September 20, 2006 at Trinity Mission Rehab Center of Hillsville following a long struggle with lung disease and cancer. Born April, 30, 1924, in Slab Fork, WV, he was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Reed Rakes and Lillie Ellen Bowman Rakes; brothers Allen and Walter;...

Sep 20, 2006

Edna Alberta Bowen, 88 of Hillsville, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at Trinity Mission of Hillsville. Mrs. Bowen is survived by sons & daughters-in-law Harold & Mae Burnette of Hillsville and Bill & Joyce Burnette of Fancy Gap; daughter Edna Lorene Newcity of Hillsville; five grandchildren Debbie Hiatt, Donna Kelly, Melissa Nester, Patricia Oaks, and Chris Burnette;...

Sep 20, 2006

Paulita Largen, 80 of Galax, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mrs. Largen is survived by her daughter & son-in-law Pat & Rick Combs of Hillsville; sister Frances Stoots of Hillsville; and three grandchildren & spouses Scott & Teresa Horton, Lynn & Paul Nester and Valerie & Raymond Payne.

Funeral services...

Sep 17, 2006

Charlie Estel Ousley, Sr., 64 of Allisonia, finally received his day of rest on September 17, 2006. He fought a very courageous battle with cancer for a little over a year and finally went on to join the angel band in heaven where he is sure to be enjoying the bluegrass music and catching fish in Heavens golden...

Sep 13, 2006

Melvin Cunduff Goad, 85, of Laurel Fork, went home to be with Jesus in the early dawn of Wednesday, September 13, 2006 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinsons disease and cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 7, 1920 in Carroll County, to the late Robert...

Sep 10, 2006

Aryless N. Jennings, 83 of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006 at Trinity Mission of Hillsville. He was preceded in death by his daughter Judy Wright. Mr. Jennings is survived by his wife Eula Buckner Jennings of the home; siblings & spouses Alma & Cameron Easter of Cana, Edythe Earwood of Ashville, NC, Harrison Russell & Shirley...

Sep 8, 2006

Nova Spence Turman, 80, of Willis, VA passed away on September 8, 2006 at Heritage Hall-Laurel Meadows Nursing Home. She is survived by her husband, Hurley (Bob) Turman of the home; a daughter, Bobbie Ann Turman of Hillsville; a son and daughter-in-law, Dulin (Dude) and Margaret Turman of Willis; and two granddaughters and their spouses, Tammy and Michael...

Sep 8, 2006

Evelyn Cloatine Henley, 76 of Hillsville, passed away Friday, September 8, 2006 at her residence after battling lung cancer for several years. Mrs. Henley was born in Carroll County to the late Delmar Lawerence and Betty Midkiff Horton. She graduated Hillsville High School in 1947 and was a legal secretary for many years. Mrs. Henley worked for J.L....

Sep 6, 2006

Fielden Albert Hawks, 85 of Martinsville, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at Martinsville Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hawks is survived by his wife Ethel H. Hawks of the home; and sisters Alma Crockett of Dublin, VA, Ruby Webb of Chesapeake, VA, Ruth Stockner of Dublin, VA and Lorraine Parish of Rural Hall, NC.

Funeral services will...

Sep 6, 2006

Roy L. Smith, born October 11, 1950 to Roy J. & Bevalon J. (Wilkerson) Smith, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2006 at his residence in Fancy Gap, VA. Mr. Smith lived in Indianapolis all his life except for the last two months when he moved to Fancy Gap. Roy married Melissa A. (Jones) Smith on May 26, 1978....

Sep 5, 2006

Orlus B. Nester, 86 of Hillsville, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Nester is survived by his wife Willa Dean Nester of the home; sister & brother-in-law Glendon & Melvin Webb of Hillsville; sisters-in-law Ethel Marie Alderman of Hillsville, Lillian Hawks of Fancy Gap and Alice Alderman of Floyd; brother-in-law & spouse...

Sep 4, 2006

Wilfred Dalton Cox, 81 of Woodlawn, passed away Monday, September 4, 2006 at his residence. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his wife Geneva B. Cox. He is survived by his daughter, Joan Edwards of Woodlawn; sons & daughter-in-law Alan W. & Phyllis N. Cox of Woodlawn and Garry Thomas Cox of Woodlawn; sisters-in-law & spouse Love...

Aug 31, 2006

Grant H. Largen, 71 of Hillsville, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2006 at his residence. Mr. Largen is survived by his wife Mildred Marshall Largen of the home; daughter & son-in-law Freda & David Jones of Roanoke; son & daughter-in-law David & Lesa Largen of Fancy Gap; four grandchildren Catherine Jones, Robert Jones, Nathan Largen and Kristen Largen;...

Aug 27, 2006

Virginia R. Culler, 80 of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2006 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mrs. Culler was preceded in death by her husband Elbert Culler and her parents Winton & Ruth Burnett Quesinberry. She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law Juanita & Bill Bailey of Martinsville; son & daughter-in-law Ronnie & Imogene Culler of...

Aug 27, 2006

Richard Layher, 80 of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2006 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Layher is survived by his wife, Leona Layher of the home; sons & daughters-in-law Chris & Lynne Layher of Winston Salem, NC, Lynn & Debbie Layher of Hillsville, and Kent & Eng Layher of Winston Salem, NC; brother & sister-in-law Gottlier...

Aug 26, 2006

Leonard James Caviness, 75 of Hillsville, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2006 at his residence. Mr. Caviness is survived by his wife Christine Caviness of the home; sister & brother-in-law Josephine & Rafus Walls of Hillsville; special nephew Jerry M. Caviness and several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2006...

Aug 23, 2006

Jack Frank Jeffries, 84 of Hillsville, formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at Twin County Regional Hospital. He was no stranger to pain; but rather dealt with the setbacks of life bravely and positively. Jack served in the Navy and often reminisced of those days proudly.

Mr. Jeffries is survived by his...