Obituaries

Jun 8, 2024

Regina "Ranelle" Dulaney, 81, of Mount Airy N.C. passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Ninevah Willis.

Survivors include her son Todd McMillian; and daughters Dee Dalton (Randy), and Tory Easter; grandchildren, Dillon Dalton, Wesley Easter, Hunter Easter, Carson Easter, and Abigail Easter.

A private...

Jun 7, 2024

Nannie Elizabeth Marshall, 93 of Dugspur, VA passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Hillsville Health and Rehab. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Dewey and Luetta Lipscomb Marshall; husband, Verdon Marshall.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Kerry Marshall; brother and sister-in-law, Dewey and Nancy Marshall; grandchildren and spouses, Anthony...

Jun 7, 2024

John Erminio Nobili was born and raised in the charming town of Sondrio, Italy. He was the cherished son of Enrico and Theresa Nobili, and later, he was blessed with the loving guidance of his stepmother, Lydia Nobili. John's life was a tapestry of rich experiences and profound love, woven with dedication and service.

John pursued his...

Jun 6, 2024

Marcus Keith Lindsey, 61 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC.  Mr. Lindsey was born in Hillsville, Virginia on September 16, 1962.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie Willadean Reece; maternal grandparents, Virginia and Jessie Reece; and paternal grandparents, Carl and Edna Lindsey.

Survivors...

Jun 4, 2024

Dorothy "Dottie" Katherine Bryant Semones, 88 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center.  Mrs. Semones was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Anderson M. and Clora Thomason Bryant. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald V. Semones; sisters, Lucille Higgins and Wilma...

Jun 1, 2024

Bonnie Gail Cochran, 76, passed away peacefully in her home in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Saturday, June 1, 2024.  Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Blanche Varney.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Pridemore; and husband, Larry "LC" Cochran.

Survivors include her sons, Sy...

May 31, 2024

John Archa Lintecum, 79 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Izetta Harmon Lintecum; brothers, Billy Duane Lintecum, Roger June Lintecum; sister, Linda Marie Lintecum.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Angela Reynolds Lintecum; sisters and brother-in-law, Edna and A.L....

May 31, 2024

Mildred Lou Lawson, 77 of Austinville, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 at her home.  Mrs. Lawson was born in Bedford County, PA to the late Blaine M. and Alma M. Carter Hoover.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sisters, Shirley H. Nester, Sandra H. Deffibaugh, and Anna Mae Reid.

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May 30, 2024

Brandon Patrick Edwards was born June 15, 1988 to Allen and Belinda Edwards. Patrick unexpectedly passed away at his home on May 30,2024. He is preceded in death by his grandparents; a brother Jamie Edwards; and an uncle, Stanley Edwards.

Survivors include his mother and father, Allen and Belinda Edwards; one sister, Kristin Webb and husband, Jason;...

May 28, 2024

All that she had, tells of what she done. All whom she loved, tells of who she was.

Sheila Mae Kaylor(Baumgardner) of 2054 Willis Gap rd, Fancy Gap, in Patrick county Virginia. born Oct 28, 1956 age 67, to the late Melva Mae Robbin's and Carl Baumgardner, of southeast Kentucky, changed dimensions, May 28, 2024.

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May 28, 2024

Eugene Jearl Phillips, 73 of Indian Valley, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Phillips was born in Christiansburg, Virginia to the late Sammie Eugene and Ruby Alma Matherly Phillips.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Veronica Dale Phillips and sister, Linda Amburn.

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May 27, 2024

Robert "Dale" Brown of Hillsville, VA was born in Galax on December 8, 1939, to Dilver and Stella Payne Brown.  He died on May 27, 2024 unexpectedly at his home.

He spent his teenage years in Hermiston, Oregon and resided there until he joined the United States Air Force after graduating high school.  He served until he...

May 18, 2024

Carla Jean Caviness, 45 of Austinville, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ronald Edward and Darl Lorene Edwards Barlow and Bud Ellis and Amanda Maggie White Caviness.

Carla was born in Radford to Carl and Shelia Barlow Caviness.

In addition to her...

May 18, 2024

Harry Raymond Estelle, 97 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at his home.  Mr. Estelle was born in Southard, NJ on January 12, 1927 to the late Harry Edward Estelle and Alica Harmon.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Raymond Estelle and a brother, Robert Estelle.

May 16, 2024

Carolyn Sue Fender, 65 of Woodlawn, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Ms. Fender was born in Joppa, Maryland to the late David Martin and Mary Alice Bandy Fender.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, David Wayne Fender.

Survivors include her son,...

May 16, 2024

William David Oakley age 58 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Twin County Regional. David was born April 29, 1966.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Ruth Lawson Oakley of Hillsville; brother Charles Oakley of Hillsville.

David is survived by his two daughters, Nina Landreth of...

May 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas Lee Meares Jr., age 78, of Hillsville, VA, formerly of Raleigh, NC - a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Born in Wilmington, NC, Douglas grew up with an affinity for the coast. The eldest of three brothers, he appreciated family and continued to maintain relationships...

May 14, 2024

Connie Ray Huff, 76 of Willis, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his home.  Mr. Huff was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Guy V. and Velta Turman Huff.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Goad Huff.

Mr. Huff was in the United States...

May 12, 2024

Cathy Kay Crouse, 70 of Dugspur, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  Ms. Crouse was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Aldern and Lena Armstrong Clark.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Lena Victoria Crouse; a grandson, Austin Heath White; and significant other,...

May 11, 2024

Billy Arnold Tate, 74 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Lewis Gale Medical Center.  Mr. Tate was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Robert Lee and Mavis Tate. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by siblings, Bobby, Cathy, and Janie.

Survivors include his wife, Paula...