Obituaries

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...

Dec 2, 2023

Ralph Beal Poole, 83 of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.  Ralph was born to Bina and Beal Poole on May 31, 1940 in Sparta, NC and raised there.  He had one older brother, Jimmy, and one close cousin who was like a brother, George Edwards.  After graduating from Sparta...

Dec 2, 2023

Kitten Miller, 63 of Austinville, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her home.  Ms. Miller was born in South Carolina to the late Cleavland Locklear and Nancy Carol Reeves Saferight.

Survivors include her sons, Alan Locklear (Paula) and Adam Miller (Brittany) Miller; brother, Wayne Locklear; sister, Mary Nester; and five grandchildren.

There will...

Dec 1, 2023

Harley J. Bryant, 87, passed away at his home on Friday, December 1, 2023. Mr. Bryant was born May 14, 1936 in Carroll County to the late Harvey Jackson and Ellie Celestie Upchurch Bryant.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Larry Bryant and siblings: Carlos Bryant, Arlos Bryant, Helen McCraw and Arwood...

Nov 29, 2023

Larry Jackson Keith, 64 of Dugspur, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at his home.  Mr. Keith was born in North Carolina to the late Hassell and Lavern Freeman Keith.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Susan Keith.

Survivors include his daughter, Courtney Busby (Jason); step-children, Whitney Smith...

Nov 27, 2023

Joe Paul Plummer, 82 of Woodlawn, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab.  Mr. Plummer was born in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Fleet and Virginia Adams Plummer.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, William "Bill" Plummer, Robert B. Plummer, and Jack Plummer; and nephew, Joseph...

Nov 26, 2023

Clayton Perry Smith, 87 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Deloris Alderman Smith; parents, William Augustus and Tencie Elizabeth Goodman Smith; brothers, Willborne Smith and David Smith and sister, Loretta Smith Dye.

Survivors include his children and spouses, P.J. and Meta...

Nov 25, 2023

Robert Alan Riffey, 57 of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his home.  Mr. Riffey was born in Washington DC on July 13, 1966.  He was preceded in death by his father, Elbert Lee Riffey; and step-fathers, Robert Henry Harrison and Buford Edwards.

Survivors include his mother, Jeanne Robinson Riffey Harrison Edwards; son, Nicholas...

Nov 25, 2023

James Guy Bowman, 96 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville, Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Burton and Susan Victoria Quesinberry Bowman; grandson, Brad Bowman; brothers, Clayton Bowman and Glenn Bowman.

Survivors include his wife, June McGrady Bowman; children and spouses,...

Nov 24, 2023

Curtis Eugene Lineberry, 84 of Fancy Gap, Virginia passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Pearl Hall Lineberry; parents, Lloyd and Ida Faye Easter Lineberry; several siblings.

Survivors include his children and spouses, Danny Eugene Lineberry, Curtis...

Nov 23, 2023

Turner Quesenberry, 73, of Dugspur, Virginia passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at Skyline Nursing and Rehab in Floyd, Virginia.He was preceded in death by his father, Delmon C. Quesenberry; son, Gregory Quesenberry; brother-in-law, Bernard Duncan.

Survivors include his wife, Hattie C. Quesenberry; mother, Ollie Quesenberry; daughter-in-law, Lebrina (Brie) Quesenberry; grandchildren and spouse, Jake and Chelsey...

Nov 23, 2023

Randall Steven Dillon (Randy) was born February 22, 1967 in Galax, VA. He was loved by his wife, Robyn; daughters and sons-in-law, Rossie and Seth Gravley, and Annie and Jared Hall; his grandsons, Colton, Hunter, and Jax; Mother, Ruthie Dillon; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Jason Pruitt; mother-in-law, Scarlett Hunter; and Grandmother, Lena Rose Dillon; and his favorite four-legged...

Nov 22, 2023

Aleene Lawson, 90, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her home.

Mrs. Lawson was born June 5, 1933 in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Carl Edward and Elva Alice Rotenzier Parnell.  In additional to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clavon Eugene Lawson and several siblings.

Mrs. Lawson is...

Nov 21, 2023

Dale Thompson, 79 of Dugspur, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mr. Thompson was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Wyatt and Elsie Thompson.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by siblings, Belva Thompson, Aubrey Thompson, Dana Slusher, and Elmon Thompson.

Survivors include his...