Obituaries

Aug 10, 2006

Anna Keith Coalson, 57, of Carlisle, PA, formerly of Carroll County passed away on August 10, 2006 in Carlisle. She is survived by her husband, Sharrell Coalson of the home; two sons, Sharrell Coalson, Jr., of Carlisle, Darrell Coalson, of Carlisle; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles & Donna Keith of Hillsville, Curtis & Verna Keith of Hillsville, Russell...

Aug 10, 2006

George Webb Gold, 81, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2006 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. George was born on February 8, 1925 in Shelby, NC. George was an electronics engineer and sales representative for many years before establishing his own business. He is survived by his wife Jane M. Gold of the home; two sons, Brian...

Aug 8, 2006

Henry Allen Hill, 54, of Dugspur, VA, passed away on August 8, 2006 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hill was retired from Alliant Tech as a maintenance mechanic. Mr. Hill was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Beatrice Hill. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Hill of the home; one stepson, Clarence Preston Worrell...

Aug 6, 2006

Mrs. Helen McGrady Webb, 87 of Laurel Fork, Va. passed away Sunday August 6, 2006 at her home. Mrs. Webb is survived by Two Daughtes & Sons-In-Law, Paddy & Richard Martin, Hillsville, Va., Alice & Dave Grier, Fayetteville, NC. Four Sons & Daughters-In-Law, Victor & Pam Webb, Calvin & Jacqueline Webb, Linvol & Marilyn Webb, and Wendell Wayne...

Aug 3, 2006

Mary Jewell Vass Hall, 80 of Fancy Gap, passed away Thursday, August 03, 2006 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center after a long illness. Mrs. Hall was born in 1925 to the late Thomas Jefferson & Sarah Beulah Vass. A lifelong resident of Carroll County and a member of Good Hope Primitive Baptist Church, she was a...

Jul 31, 2006

Shirley Rowe Scarey, 82, of Hillsville, wife of Charles (Ned) Scarey, passed away Monday, July 31, 2006 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Shirley was a native of Hoosick Falls, NY, daughter of Hiram Rowe and Helena Shaughnessy Rowe. She and her husband Ned were married in Hoosick Falls in 1949 and have been residents of Hillsville, VA since...

Jul 31, 2006

Helena Belle Alderman Pettry, 74 of Hillsville, passed away Monday, July 31, 2006 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Ms. Pettry was born August 6, 1931 to the late Charles Eb & Hallie J. Alderman. Helena worked for many years at Sprague Electric before retiring to fully pursue her love of gardening and working around the house. In addition...

Jul 28, 2006

Alexandra Galfi, 93, of Fancy Gap, VA, passed away Friday, July 28, 2006 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. She is survived by one son & daughter-in-law George & Catherine Coudoures, of Fancy Gap; three grandchildren Katina Coudoures, Gregory Coudoures, and Gaylene Holdaway; and one great grandson Michael Coudoures.

A graveside service will be held...

Jul 27, 2006

Ralph Hylton Marshall, 77 of Galax, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2006 at Pulaski Health and Rehab Center. Mr. Marshall is survived by his wife Barbara Marshall of the home; son & daughter-in-law David Wayne & Karen Marshall of Galax; daughter Cynthia Elder of Silver Spring, MD; brothers Hal Marshall of GA, Virgil Marshall of PA, and Bernard...

Jul 26, 2006

Roscoe Johnson (Tiny) Burcham, Sr., age 77 of Hillsville, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Waddell Nursing Home. Mr. Burcham is survived by his daughter Virginia Louise (Gin) Burris & husband Joey of Hillsville; son Roscoe (John) Burcham, Jr. & wife Linda of Hillsville; sister Ethyl Hardy of Greensboro, NC; brother & sister-in-law Terry Wayne & Sara...

Jul 25, 2006

Haswell Marco Nuckolls, 84 of Barren Springs, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at his residence. Mr. Nuckolls is survived by his daughters & sons-in-law Juanita & Clinton Burnett of Ivanhoe, Judy & Ronnie Ryan of Pulaski, Frances & James Smith of Bristol, Wanda & Jon Higgins of Greensboro, NC, Joyce & Jerry Viars of Austinville and Thelma...

Jul 25, 2006

Frances Noble Richardson, 85 of Hillsville, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at Beverly Health Care Blue Ridge. Ms. Richardson is survived by her sons & daughters-in-law Fred & Juanita Richardson of Hillsville, William & Elizabeth Richardson of Hillsville, Dan Richardson of Hillsville, Sam & Patricia Richardson of Herndon, VA and Arthur Richardson; daughters & son-in-law Agnes &...

Jul 23, 2006

Maggie Marshall Dalton, 90 of Pulaski, VA, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2006 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Mrs. Dalton was preceded in death by her husband Garfield Dalton; parents George & Margaret Marshall; and son Everette Dalton. She is survived by her daughters Juanita McRoberts of Maryland, Agnes Dalton Rumley of Pulaski, and Nancy Lorraine Kemp of High...

Jul 20, 2006

Mary Belle Warner, 80 of Hillsville, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2006 at her residence. Mrs. Warner was preceded in death by her husband Billy Warner and son Richard Thomas Warner. She is survived by daughters & sons-in-law Julia (Cookie) & Bruce Lewis of Princeton, WV, Elenia (Kitty) & Nelson Montgomery of Dugspur, Mary Jane & Don Taylor...

Jul 19, 2006

Mary Ethel Hickey, 76 of Hillsville, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Hickey is survived by her husband Arthur Hickey, Jr. of the home; sons & daughters-in-law James T. & Susan Cunningham of Hillsville, Michael J. Cunningham of Silver Springs, MD, and Arthur G. & Janie S. Hickey of Hillsville;...

Jul 19, 2006

Burton Tate, 71 of Ararat, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at R.J. Reynolds Patrick County Memorial Hospital. Mr. Tate was preceded in death by his parents Doll & Dellie Tate. He is survived by his wife Sylvia Lou Tate of the home; daughter Trudy Tate of Ararat; son & daughter-in-law Wade & Christina Tate of Woodlawn; sisters...

Jul 17, 2006

Ellen Cox Towe, 86 of Rineyville, KY, passed away Monday, July 17, 2006 at Helmwood Health Care Center in Kentucky. Mrs. Towe is survived by her daughter & son-in-law Norva & Jim Lark of Rineyville, KY; brothers Aubrey Marshall and Edsel Marshall both of Hillsville; two grandsons Christopher Fitzpatrick and Andrew Fitzpatrick; nine step grandchildren, three great grandsons,...

Jul 16, 2006

Charles Kyle Webb, 72 of Laurel Fork, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2006 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Webb is survived by his wife Lena Mae Webb of the home, daughters & sons-in-law Linda Kay & Rusty Worrell of Mt. Airy, NC, Lena Faye Curtis of Pilot Mountain., NC, and Lisa Webb & Greg Lawson of Hillsville;...

Jul 15, 2006

Jacqueline Uhler, 70 of Altamonte Springs, FL passed away Saturday, July 15, 2006 at the Health Center of Windermere in Florida. A native of Fancy Gap, she moved to Florida in 1985, coming from Havertown, PA. She was a retired nanny, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Longwood Ward and a secretary...

Jul 15, 2006

Betty L. Shepard Wright, 67, of Lebanon, VA passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2006. She was born on November 16, 1938 in Big Rock, VA. She was the daughter of Nona Velma Shortridge Shepard and John Earl Shepard. Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her husband, William Wayne Wright (US Army Retired), a brother, Jerry Lee...