Obituaries

Oct 21, 2024

Hazel B. Horton, 91 of Hillsville, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows nursing home, following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Hazel was well-loved in the community, and is best known for teaching at Hillsville Elementary School for 41 years. She was proud of her students and cared deeply...

Oct 17, 2024

Michael Darren Brewer, 54 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Carolyn Brewer; sister, Kim Brewer.

Survivors include his loving wife of 25 years Kathy M. Brewer; mother and father-in-law, Yvonne and Randy Harris; brother and sister-in-law, Stephen and Heather Higgs;...

Oct 17, 2024

Dee Griffin, 66 of Austinville, Virginia passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rush and Kathleen Horton Griffin

Survivors include his wife of 47 years Delphia Griffin; daughter, Jessica Griffin; siblings and spouses, Joy and Leon Caviness, Darry and Carolyn Griffin, and...

Oct 12, 2024

Douglas Eugene Lawson 73 of Austinville, passed away at his home, on Saturday; October 12th 2024. Mr. Lawson was born in Austinville to the late Eugene and Aleene Parnell Lawson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dianna Daune Lawson. Mr. Lawson retired from Quadrant Engineering of Wytheville Virginia.

Mr. Lawson...

Oct 12, 2024

Rodney L. Primm, 62 of Pulaski, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Pulaski Health and Rehab.  Rodney was preceded in death his parents, Robert Johnson Primm and Bonnie Sue Clontz Turman.

Survivors include his sister, Monica Slate of Pulaski; nephew, Adam Slate; niece, Emily Slate; step-father, H.L. (Peanut) Turman; step-sister and spouse, Carol and Wayne...

Oct 10, 2024

Juanita U. Branscome, 83 of Max Meadows, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at her home. Mrs. Branscome was born in Wythe County to the late Woodrow and Frances Price Umberger.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Ethel Branscome; great-grandson, Emmett Jax Branscome; brother, George Umberger;...

Oct 6, 2024

William Vance Leggett Jr.

William Vance Leggett Jr., a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and dedicated educator, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Forsyth Hospital. Vance was born on January 12, 1954 in Tarboro, NC to William Vance Leggett, Sr. and Peggy Rodgers Leggett. He was preceded in death...

Oct 4, 2024

Teresa Lynn Cooley, 59 of Hillsville, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.  Mrs. Cooley was born in Maryland on August 2, 1965.

Survivors include her husband, Dennis Cooley; daughters, Rachel Cooley (Walker Brown) and Haley Cooley (Josh Pannell); parents, Willie and Jeanette Webster; grandchildren, Bennett Brown and...

Sep 28, 2024

Gertrude Mae Bates Williston, 74 of Dublin, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her home.  Mrs. Williston was born in Fries, Virginia to the late Lonnie R. and Bessie Cox Bates.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a daughter, Billie Jean Bond; granddaughter, Sierra Cook; brothers, Jimmy Bates and Ray Bates;...

Sep 27, 2024

Mabel B. Tate 75 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mason and Georgia Largen Bowman; sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Danny Bowman.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Tate; children and spouses, Kevin and Sherry Tate, and...

Sep 25, 2024

Howard Carson Chitwood passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.  He was born in Sylvatus, Virginia on March 25, 1927.

During his school years, he worked with his father, Howard, and mother, Ethel, in the retail grocery business.  Nearing 18 years of age, he enlisted in the Merchant Marines and subsequently received an honorable discharge from the...

Sep 19, 2024

***COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT***

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Roderick Martin on September 19, 2024, in Broomfield, CO. Born on October 28, 1938, Jerry's memory is cherished by his loving wife of 58 years, Linda Kay Quesinberry, and their three children: Eric Martin and his wife Jennifer, Melissa DeAndrea and...

Sep 16, 2024

James Thurmond Potts, 82 of Cana, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Skyline Nursing Home in Floyd.  Mr. Potts was born in Surry County, NC to the late Chrisey and Mamie Jane Upchurch Potts.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Thurmond Potts; one brother, and one sister.

Sep 16, 2024

Junior "Johnny" Lee Ayers, 77 of Cana, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Northern Regional Hospital.  Mr. Ayers was born in Carroll County on October 22, 1946.  He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Jefferson Ayers; mother, Marie Haynes Worrell; and step-father, Paul Worrell.

Survivors include his wife, Lura K. Ayers; son, Tony...

Sep 15, 2024

Samuel Lee Riffey, 60 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at his home.  Mr. Riffey was born in Abingdon, VA on February 17, 1964.  He was preceded in death by his father, Elbert Lee Riffey; brother, Robert Riffey; and step-fathers, Robert Harrison and Buford Edwards.

Survivors include his wife, Racheal Riffey; children, Samantha Riffey...

Sep 13, 2024

Mrs. Marie Lyon Melton, 100, of Hillsville, VA, passed away at Commonwealth Assisted Living on September 13, 2024. She was born the second of six children on February 27, 1924, to the late Will and Virginia Iroler Lyon of the Gladesboro Community of Carroll County, VA. Marie loved fiercely and only saw the best in everyone. She was a...

Sep 12, 2024

Fredrick George Richardson, 73, passed away September 12, 2024 at his home. Fredrick was born July 1, 1951 in Seattle, Washington to the late Samuel Woodrow and Frances Noble Paresi Richardson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Arthur "Bud", Steven, Frank, Dan, and William and sisters Agnes McMillian and Alice Richardson.

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Sep 12, 2024

Theron Brady Goad passed away on September 12, 2024, in Roanoke, Virginia, at the age of 60. Born on May 3, 1964, in Hillsville, Virginia, Brady's life was marked by his vibrant personality and diverse interests.

Brady spent his professional life as a dedicated truck driver and construction worker, where he was known for his strong work...

Sep 10, 2024

Shirley Jean Hyde Hurst, 89, of Gray, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, after fighting a courageous battle. Her loving family was by her side as she passed to her eternal home.  Shirley was born March 19, 1935 in McCaysville, Georgia.  She was the daughter of the late George William Hyde and Mamie Godfrey Hyde.

During...

Sep 8, 2024

Patrick Kevin Walsh, 75 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharronann Walsh.

Survivors include his children, Patrick Nicola, Jamee Quesinberry, and Robert Rosier; a lot of grandkids and great-grandkids.

Mr. Walsh was in the Navy and a Lifetime Member of...