Obituaries

Mar 18, 2026

Donald Eugene Kimble Jr., 64, of Dugspur, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born in Hillsville, VA on September 25, 1961 to Donald and Georgia Kimble.

Referred to on at least one occasion as "the Bob Ross of plumbing," Gene was a generous and talented person always willing to...

Mar 17, 2026

Raymond Kenneth Williams, 78 of Woodlawn, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at his home.  Mr. Williams was born in Delaware to the late Robert and Bessie Taylor Williams.   In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Lee Williams; and other family members.

Survivors include his wife, Karen B....

Mar 16, 2026

Lisa Jo Rigney, 59 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at her home.  Lisa was born in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Robert Richard and Cliffie Lee Farmer Viars.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Wyatt Rigney; brother, Junior Robert Viars; and nephew, Bradley Viars....

Mar 14, 2026

Roger Lee Martin, 76 of Austinville, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his home.  Mr. Martin was born in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Ralph Jefferson and Ethel Virginia Fleming Martin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Benoy.

Roger loved spending time with his family.  He...

Mar 13, 2026

Ruby Ann Goad, 88, of Hillsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. Born on April 4, 1937, near Hillsville, Virginia, Ruby lived a life marked by compassion, dedication to helping others, and a deep appreciation for her Appalachian heritage.

Ruby entered first grade at Hillsville Elementary School in 1943. After her family relocated to Detroit, Michigan in December 1944,...

Mar 12, 2026

Randy Elton Horton, beloved father and friend, passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 65.

Born on September 12, 1960, in Hillsville, Virginia, Randy lived a life centered around family, friendship, and laughter. Whether at work, at home, or among friends, he was always quick to make those around him smile.

Randy...

Mar 11, 2026

Mary Virginia Parks, 79 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mrs. Parks was born in Louisianna to the late Brady Earle and Angie Marie Mondy Russell.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ellis Parks and sons, Joe Earle Parks and...

Mar 11, 2026

Delmer "DG' Gray Hanks, born March 18, 1938, passed away after a brief illness on March 11, 2026 at the age of 87.

Delmer was a man with many talents. He was a Master Electrician and talked about his past jobs and how he absolutely loved what he did. He grew up in the mountains of Virginia,...

Mar 7, 2026

Melissa Renee Frye McMillian, 55, of Hillsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 7, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved dearly. Born in Mount Airy, North Carolina on March 15, 1970, she was the beloved daughter of Ernest "Gayle" Frye and Margaret Ann Scott Frye, who preceded her in death.

Melissa was a...

Mar 6, 2026

David Ross Beamer (belovedly known as "Barney"), age 72 of Galax, Virginia, passed away on Friday morning, March 6th, 2026, after a long battle with early onset Alzheimer's disease. He died peacefully while a resident at Galax Health and Rehabilitation Center.

David was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, on May 6th, 1953. At age four (4), he...

Mar 6, 2026

Violet Brickey, 94 of Max Meadows, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Vearl Brickey,  grandson, Mark David Brickey, parents James William and Anna Marie Jarrett; brothers, Nuke, Roger, John, Pete, Henry, Russell, William, and Leroy; and her beloved Yorkie...

Mar 5, 2026

Lewis Banks Worrell 84 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at his home. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jerry S. Worrell; daughter, Tamara Worrell;  parents, George and Lula Branscome Worrell.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Worrell; children and spouses, William Worrell (Rebecca), Diedra Martin (Fredrick), and William Marr;...

Mar 5, 2026

Draven Jerico Cleary, of Hillsville, Virginia, born January 21, 1995, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2026.

Draven was the beloved son of Stephanie Lineberry Walker, Marcus Walker, and Jamie Cleary (Jessica). He is survived by his mother and stepfather; his father and stepmother; his brother, Denver Walker and wife Erin; sisters Phebe Walker and...

Mar 4, 2026

Ruth Marshall Oliveira, 88 of Dugspur, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Ruth Yvonne Marshall was born in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 1937, the youngest of nine children to parents Walter W. Marshall and Grace Sutphin Marshall.  She was preceded in death by her parents...

Mar 4, 2026

Aubrey Don Goad, 67 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Goad was born in Virginia on February 23, 1959 to the late Jessie Don and Rosie Ima Guynn Goad.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Deloris Anne Goad....

Mar 1, 2026

Margaret Evelyn Laws Smith January 14, 1931 – March 1, 2026

Margaret Evelyn Laws Smith, lovingly known as "Nannie," passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at the age of 95.

Born on January 14, 1931, in Orange County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Zula Wilson Laws and William "Bill" Laws. She was...

Mar 1, 2026

Joyce W. Burnette, 79 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mrs. Burnette was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Alva and Beatrice White Webb.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Burnette; daughter, Melissa Ann Burnette; and three siblings....

Feb 28, 2026

Roy Alan Kelley, 71 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart.  Mr. Kelley was born in Charlotte, NC to the late Roy and Sandra Hinson Kelley.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Christopher Kelley and a sister, Terri Stinnett.

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Feb 28, 2026

Mrs. Sheila Diane Dalton, 75, of Laurel Fork, VA passed away peacefully at her home with her family and loyal companion, Dalton, by her side on February 28, 2026.  She was born on October 28, 1950 in Patrick County to the late Elijah "Buck" Turman and Ava Nester Turman.  She was a loving wife, mother and Nannie and will...

Feb 27, 2026

Curtis Lee Bolen, 81 of Woodlawn, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Bolen was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Garfield and Imo Bolen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by and infant son, Leonard Bolen brothers, Jack Bolen and Virgil Bolen; and great-grandchild, Malachi Stevens.