Obituaries

Oct 15, 2006

Marie Anita Shahan Andrus, 80, of Dugspur, passed away October 15, 2006 at her home after a long illness. She was born June 3, 1926 in Gadsden, Alabama, but lived most of her life in Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. John and Mrs. Marie Anita Shahan, one grandson Isaac Andrus and one sister...

Oct 15, 2006

Johnson Ray Richardson, 87 of Hillsville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006 at Tazewell Community Hospital. He was born December 17, 1918 in Carroll County and was the son of the late Hobert and Blanche Richardson of Sylvatus.

Ray joined the Army and proudly served his country in World War II. He spent most of his...

Oct 12, 2006

David Wayne Johnson, 56 of Galax, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Johnson is survived by his mother Katherine Wright Johnson of Hillsville; brother & special friend Ronnie Johnson & Janet Williams of Laurel Fork; sister & brother-in-law Nancy & Robert Walk of Wytheville; and special niece Whitney Walk.

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Oct 8, 2006

Charles Rupert Harless, 91 of Richmond, California and formerly of Skyland Lakes, Carroll County, VA, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2006 in California. Mr. Harless was preceded in death by his wife Lula Florence Billie Harless. He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law Susan & Dino Depianto of Richmond, CA; sisters-in-law Evelyn Wease of Skyland Lakes, VA,...

Sep 30, 2006

Charlie Thomas Nester, 66 of Hillsville, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2006 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Nester is survived by his son & daughter-in-law Gregory & Stacey Nester of Thurmont, MD; brothers & sister-in-law Joseph Coltrane Nester and Jason David & Rebecca Nester all of Hillsville; and two grandchildren Erin Delaney Nester and Jaime Noelle Nester....

Sep 29, 2006

Walter K. Smith, Jr., 88, of Hillsville went to be with the Lord September 29, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter K. Smith, Sr. and Elsie Via Smith; two brothers, Gordon Smith and Morgan Smith and sister Kathleen Spicer. Walter served in World War II and retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. He...

Sep 25, 2006

Inez Robinson, 89 of Austinville, passed away Monday, September 25, 2006 at her residence. Ms. Robinson is survived by her son & daughter-in-law Willie & Anna Robinson of Austinville; sister & brother-in-law Virginia K. & Paul Phillips of Galax; two grandsons Duane Robinson and partner Barry Collins of Bealeton, VA and Todd Robinson and wife Susan of Galax;...

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.

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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....