Obituaries

Dec 25, 2023

Larry Earon Carico, 76 of Woodlawn, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023. Mr. Carico was born on November 24, 1947 to the late Charles Earon Carico and late Guida Melton Carico. He was also preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Sharon Winesett Carico; sister, Roseanna Carico; daughter-in-law, Kathy Carico; and infant grandson, William Russell...

Dec 24, 2023

Leyland Noah Hodges, infant son of Kristopher Hodges and Nakeesha Vascovich, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  In addition to his parents, Leyland is also survived by his siblings, Leah Kenner, Cameron Vascovich, Jeremiah Bruce, Arianna Trusty and Rylyn Hodges.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Ethan Hodges.

There...

Dec 23, 2023

Alfred Francis Gill, Jr., 91 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at his home.  Mr. Gill was born in Massachusetts to the late Alfred Francis and Helen Fogg Gill.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Anne Gill.

Survivors include his children, Sharon Garthwaite and Charles...

Dec 23, 2023

June F. Sparks, 80 of Willis, passed away on December 23, 2023.  Mrs. Sparks was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Kenneth and Lila Mae Moore Marshall.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jim Sparks; and brother, Joseph Marshall.

Survivors include her children, Dorcas Goad, Trish and...

Dec 22, 2023

Alta Hulen McGrady Banks, 99 of Hillsville, passed away on Friday, December 22nd at her home. She was born on November 11th, 1924 in Carroll County, Virginia to Hobart & Myrtie McGrady; the oldest of 7 children.

On January 30th, 1943, she married John C Banks. Through their marriage they had 7 children. 11 grandchildren. 33 great...

Dec 18, 2023

Bobby Eugene Willard, 83 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Hillsville Health and Rehab.  Mr. Willard was born in Carroll County to the late William and Lola Marshall Willard.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Terry Eugene Willard; and siblings, Warren Vale Willard, Joseph William Willard, Margaret Louise...

Dec 17, 2023

*** THIS IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT ***

Jake Henry Ward of Winston-Salem passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at the age of 72. He was born in North Wilkesboro on November 7, 1951 to the late Jesse Charles Ward and Noma Bell Ward.

Preceding him in death was...

Dec 17, 2023

Kevin Lee Shupe, 39 of Austinville, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Mr. Shupe was born in Radford, VA on July 5, 1984.  He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Lee Shupe.  In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Ballard Preston Shupe and...

Dec 16, 2023

Andy Franklin "Frank" Fender, 67 of Draper, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Lewis Gale Pulaski Hospital.  Mr. Fender was born on May 24, 1956 in Havre de Grace, Maryland to the late Andy E. and Annie Mabry Fender.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Doc Cloyd Fender, Adah...

Dec 16, 2023

Dosha Viola Asbury Hicks, 86 of Radford, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Pulaski Community Hospital.  She was born in Warriormine, West Virginia on July 4, 1937 to the late Robert and Lillie Elizabeth Asbury.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Burton Hicks; and older siblings, Titus Asbury,...

Dec 10, 2023

In Loving Memory of Bennie (Benice) Bowman Strickland Bennie (Benice) Bowman Strickland, 89 years old, a beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother peacefully passed away on December 10, 2023. She was surrounded by the love of her family at the time of her passing. Born in Carroll County, Virginia, to her parents Verna and V.V.  Bowman, Bennie was predeceased by...

Dec 10, 2023

Dorothy Alice Quesinberry, 102 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at her home.  Mrs. Quesinberry was born on August 8, 1921 in Carroll County, Virginia.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Hughes Quesinberry; daughter, Hulen Quesinberry; son, Bobby Quesinberry; brothers, Carrol Bowman, Haywood Bowman, Donald Bowman, Elmo Bowman, and Gary Bowman; and sisters,...

Dec 8, 2023

Martha Marie Combs, 93 of Hillsville, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Hillsville Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Hillsville.  Mrs. Combs was born in Carroll County to the late Hobert and Cora Vaughn Edwards.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Combs; daughter, Geneva Lowe; and several siblings.

...

Dec 7, 2023

Sharon Ann Kemp, 87 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at her home.  Mrs. Kemp was born in Georgia to the late John Earl and Elizabeth Collins Grubbs.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Morgan Kemp; daughters, Pam Loyd and Adrienne Davis; and grandson, David Michael Loyd....

Dec 7, 2023

Dorothy Melinda "Linda" Stanley 82, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 7, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Linda was born in Harlan Kentucky on July 8th 1941. Raised in Pennington Gap, Virginia she spent her last 23 years living in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Hillsville, Virginia.

Linda was a faithful believer in Jesus Christ, a...

Dec 7, 2023

Anita Huff Marshall, 89 of Dugspur, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Marshall was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Carson Taft and Dollie Marshall Huff.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Clifton Marshall.

Anita began her teaching career...

Dec 6, 2023

Lila V. Branscome, of Woodbridge, Virginia left a wonderful and well lived life on December 6, 2023 with her loving daughter Kathy by her side.

Lila was born Lila Victoria Brady on April 3, 1932 in Carroll County Virginia.  On November 18, 1950 Lila married the love of her life Julius L. Branscome and spent the next...

Dec 5, 2023

Joanna Reagan Gardner, 44 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.  Ms. Gardner was born on August 11, 1979 in Riverside, California.  She was preceded in death by a son, Naveen Baker.

Survivors include her sons, Journey Sample, Elias Sample, and Maverick Baker; daughters, Selina Gardner and Lily Gardner; father, Jim Gardner; mother, Linda Gardner;...

Dec 4, 2023

Sherry Gwen Moore Brooks, 69 of Galax, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at UVA Medical Center.  Ms. Brooks was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Sylvan and Donna L. Jennings Moore.

Survivors include her daughters, Melissa Brooks and Connie Evans and husband, Tracy; grandchildren, Tanner Evans and Mason Evans; siblings, Brenda Loyd, Linda...

Dec 4, 2023

Ronnie Ray Turman from Laurel Fork, Virginia and born April 3, 1951, went to be with Jesus on Monday, December 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence H. Turman; and brothers, Kenneth L. Turman, C. Arvin Turman, and David Wayne Turman.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Frances Turman; mother, Virginia Sutphin...