Obituaries

Sep 8, 2024

Vicki Lee Martin, 85 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at University Atrium in Charlotte.  Ms. Martin was born in West Virginia on April 9, 1939.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobart and Eva Merle Williams; son, Greg Martin; and siblings, William Earl Mitchell, Clarence Williams, James Williams, Bill Williams, and Ivan Williams....

Sep 7, 2024

Olen Michael Dalton, 69 of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Dalton was born in Radford, Virginia to the late James Roscoe and Tokie Ines Dalton.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, James Wesley Dalton, Norman Russell Dalton, and Cassell Wayne Dalton; and sister,...

Sep 6, 2024

Jason Harold Hall, 40 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, North Carolina.

He is survived by his wife Tammy Ayers Hall; children, Ayden Rippey, Steven Mayes, and Justice Wheat; parents, Harold and Glinda Hall; brothers, Roy Michael Hall and Brian Dale Hall and wife Scarlett; special...

Sep 6, 2024

Jackie Ray Booth 81, of Hillsville, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. A guestbook is available by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com Vaughan-Guynn- McGrady Chapel will be serving the Booth family.

Sep 6, 2024

Rita Dawn Reeves, 58 of Galax, Virginia passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Bernice Reeves; siblings, Bonnie Profitt, Betty Miller, Glenda Tibbs, and Ronald Reeves.

She is survived by her husband, Helmut Inestroza; daughter and son-in-law,...

Sep 5, 2024

Lottie Geneva Hall Goad, 86 of Dugspur, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

Lottie was born in Carroll County, VA, on October 20, 1937 to the late Gurvis Powers Hall and Doris Evelyn York Hall. Lottie was also preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Rush Goad.

Lottie is survived by her son, Joel...

Sep 4, 2024

Nancy McGrady Nester Goad, 89 of, Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mrs. Goad was born in Carroll County to the late Hobert and Myrtie E. Dickerson McGrady. Along with her parents Mrs. Goad is preceded in death by her husbands, Edwin Brice Nester and Russell Goad, her son and stepson, Danny...

Aug 31, 2024

Kyle Ivan Frazier, 87 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at his home. Mr. Frazier was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Henry and Martha D. Frazier. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by sisters Grace I Smythers, Adeen F. Sumner, Dorothy F. Utt, and Zona F. Briggs;...

Aug 30, 2024

Ricky Dale Goins, 55, of Fancy Gap passed away Friday, August 30, 2024.

Ricky was born in Baltimore, Maryland December 14, 1968 to the late Julius Columbus Goins and Easter Pauline Quesenberry Goins.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers Randall Lee Goins and Micky Eugene Goins.

Ricky is...

Aug 28, 2024

Steven Darrell Quesenberry, 59 of Willis, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at his home.  Mr. Quesenberry was born in Stuart, Virginia on November 24, 1964.  He was preceded in death by his father, James Ralph Quesenberry; maternal grandparents, Marie Dalton Horton and Charlie Horton; paternal grandparents, Marjory and Vernon Goad and Claude Arthur Quesenberry; sister-in-law, Cathy Ham...

Aug 28, 2024

Vivian "Chuck" Turman, 83 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Turman was born in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Charlie and Thelma Seagle Turman.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Greg  Turman.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Fleming Turman; daughter,...

Aug 26, 2024

Barbara Lou Branscome, 79 of Dublin, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024 at her home.  Mrs. Branscome was born in Radford, Virginia to the late John and Mary Walker Brookman.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one brother, Roy Brookman (Eva); and one sister, Lorraine Shewsbery (Harold)

Survivors include her...

Aug 25, 2024

Cathy Nester Elliott, 63, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2024. She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed. Cathy was born on January 13, 1961 in Austinville, VA. Cathy loved horses, children, games, reading, and visiting with family and friends. Her meals will be fondly remembered.

Cathy was...

Aug 22, 2024

Carleton Leonard Zimmerman, Sr., 82 of Austinville, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Mr. Zimmerman was born in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Joseph Edward and Ester Turner Zimmerman.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Zimmerman; and son, Steven Wayne Zimmerman.

Aug 18, 2024

Daisy Geraldine Poindexter, 92 of Woodlawn, VA, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at her home.  Mrs. Poindexter was born in Siler City, NC to the late Dewey and Grace Dixon Gee.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Leonard Poindexter; and son, Gilbert Leonard Poindexter, Jr.

Survivors...

Aug 18, 2024

Sidney Lee "Sid" Jennings, of Cary, NC passed away on August 18, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Austinville, VA on May 2, 1942, he joined the US Navy out of high school and proudly served his country for several years, most notably on the destroyer USS Beatty during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. After leaving the...

Aug 13, 2024

Leo Alphonso Semones passed away on August 13, 2024, at the age of 85, in Casa Grande, AZ. Born on October 21, 1938, Leo spent many years as a dedicated merchant at the Sunnyside Store and as a beef cattle farmer, a career that reflected his deep connection to the community and the land.

A man of...

Aug 13, 2024

Janet H. Williams, 71 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at her home.  Mrs. Williams was born in Patrick County, Virginia to the late Harvey Lemuel and Carlene Belcher Hylton.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Williams; two sons, Robert Lewis Allen and David Leon...

Aug 11, 2024

Marvin Randolph Nester, 83 of Barren Springs, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at his home.  Mr. Nester was born in Wythe County to the late Chalmer and Etta Bond Nester.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brother, Hassell Nester; and sister, Linda Crawford.

Survivors include his wife of 58...

Aug 8, 2024

Avrionna Marie Criner, affectionately known as "Avri," passed away on August 8, 2024, at the tender age of 23. Born on October 24, 2000, Avri brought a unique light into the world that will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Avri was a woman of immense passion and fiery spirit. She lived life with an...