Obituaries

Jan 27, 2024

Maison Lee Johnson, 24 of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Mr. Johnson was born in West Virginia on January 17, 2000 to Brent and Kristy Johnson.  In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his son Collin Johnson; and siblings, Bethanie Johnson, Chelsea Johnson, and Carmen Johnson.

Jan 26, 2024

Phyllis Jean Marrs Keyes, 89 of Hillsville, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at her home.  Mrs. Keyes was born in Ameagle, WV to the late Daniel Harmon Marrs and Bessie Eskings Marrs.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred Jesse Keyes; son, Danny Keyes (Rose); great-grandson, Morgan Daniel Phillips;...

Jan 26, 2024

Joyce Deborah Pearman, 70 of Galax, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mrs. Pearman was born in Wythe County to the late Harold M. and Joyce C. Wright Viars.

Survivors include her son, Kevin Pearman (Karan) of Austinville; granddaughter, Jaelyn Pearman; and sister, Cathrine Coleman.

There will be no...

Jan 24, 2024

Billy Warner, Jr. 72 of Cana, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Northern Regional Hospital.  Mr. Warner was born in West Virginia to the late Billy and Elizabeth Reed Warner. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Mary Belle Warner; and siblings, Kay Ann Andis, Richard T. Warner, and Walter...

Jan 24, 2024

Frederick Alvin Wemmering, Jr., 92 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows.  Mr. Wemmering was born in South Dakota to the late Fred A. Wemmering, Sr. and Florence Schmidt Wemmering.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Leota Wemmering; children, Jeff Wemmering (Kim), Tracy Wemmering (Helen), Denise Badger, and...

Jan 21, 2024

Patricia Ann Martin, 78 of Woodlawn, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at her home.

There will be no services at this time.  Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.

Jan 19, 2024

Louetta Elaine Young, 77 of Mount Airy, NC, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at Northern Regional Hospital.  Mrs. Young was born in Carroll County to the late Albert Ross and Ruth Olive Webb White.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Maxie Leon Young; grandson, Gregory Quesenberry; and brothers, Marvin...

Jan 18, 2024

Callie Lois Horton Wilkins, 77 of Hamptonville, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mrs. Wilkins was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Arlyss and Alsie Dalton Horton.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Don Wilkins.

Survivors include two nephews; one niece;...

Jan 18, 2024

Mary Anne Powell Sutphin (1936-2024)

Mrs. Mary Anne Powell Sutphin of Galax, Virginia, was called home in the morning hours of Thursday, January 18th, 2024, at the age of 87 -- just two days before her 88th birthday.

Mary Anne was born in Darbyville, Pickaway County, Ohio in 1936 to Thomas Ward Allen Powell and...

Jan 18, 2024

Linda Murphy Burnette,76 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Linda was born August 21, 1947 in Washington, DC.  to the late James and Elizabeth Gillespie Murphy.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Jim Burnette; brother, James "Jimmy" Murphy; and brother-in-law, Tony Lasala.

Jan 18, 2024

Peggy (Austin) L. Goad 76 of Austinville, Virginia passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born to the late Telford and Mary Austin, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Joyce Frazier and Theresa Goad; brother, Mickey Austin.

Survivors include her sons, Larry Lineberry and Jeff Lineberry; daughter...

Jan 18, 2024

Mabel Irene Young, 89 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at her home.  Mrs. Young was born in Carroll County to the late Leonard and Anna Ogle Myers.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Young; grandson, Dillon Michael Young; and siblings, Howard, Tony, and Linda Carolyn....

Jan 17, 2024

Gladys Love, 86 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.  Mrs. Love was born in Carroll County to the late Marvin G. and Evalyn Nester Webb.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Glenn Love and a daughter, Debra Love.

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Jan 16, 2024

John J. Conley, Fancy Gap, VA passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.  And by his side holding his hand was his wife Judy Conley.

John was born September 8, 1956 in Ticonderoga, NY.

He retired in June of 2017 from Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh, New York as head...

Jan 12, 2024

Morgen Faith Freeman, 30 of Hillsville, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024.  Morgen was born in Galax, Virginia on June 18, 1993.  She was preceded in death by her brother, TC Stacy and grandmother, Amanda Blackburn.

Survivors include her daughters, Iris Pearl Abigail Brewer and Violet Brenna Faye Brewer; mother, Missy Stacy; father, Timmy Freeman; grandparents,...

Jan 12, 2024

Garth Edward Bauman, 92 of Galax, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Mr. Bauman was born in Wisconsin on April 17, 1931.  He was preceded in death by several siblings.

Survivors include his wife, Oleta Bauman; daughter, Shelia Edrod; step-children, Chris Dalton, Eileen Edwards and Melody Adams; brother, James...

Jan 10, 2024

Denise Darsell Bond, 58 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.  Mrs. Bond was born in Galax, Virginia on September 25, 1965.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara J. Melton.

Survivors include her husband, Ronnie Bond; sons, Chanson Bond (Rebekah) and Chad Bond (Stephanie); grandchildren,...

Jan 7, 2024

Shirley Mae King, 80 of Cana, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at her home.  Mrs. King was born in Carroll County to the late Alonzo Ralph and Dorothy Mae McCrary.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bill Anderson King; sons, Larry Ralph King and William Anderson King, Jr. (Jr.);...

Jan 6, 2024

Donald Edgar Yonce, 83, of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville.  Mr. Yonce was born in Rural Retreat, Virginia to the late Fred Melvin and Pauline Fulton Yonce.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Glenda Shepherd Yonce.

Survivors include...

Jan 5, 2024

Patricia Anne Reavis, 76 of Galax, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Ms. Reavis was born in Galax, Virginia to the late John William and Joyce Turney Reavis.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Barney Lamar Wilson and brothers, John W. Reavis (Judy) and Robert...