Obituaries

Nov 12, 2023

Julius L. Branscome, of Woodbridge, departed an impactful life on November 12, 2023, and spent the last few years of his life helping to care for the love of his life, Lila. Julius passed peacefully attended by his son and grandson. In the last several days of his life his son David did not leave his side.

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Nov 10, 2023

TJ Martin, 80 of Dugspur, passed away on Friday November 10, 2023, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Martin was born in Pennsylvania to the late John Alton and Ida McWilliams Martin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two daughters, Cynthia R. Hancock, and Linda (Lynn) Foster; his first spouse Sandra Martin, and...

Nov 5, 2023

J. Wayne Roberts, 85 of Woodlawn, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.  Wayne lived his life full of care for his family and enthusiasm for his work.  Born in 1938 to Cornelius and Thelma (Belcher) Roberts, he was raised in Lanett, Alabama along with his brother David. Wayne joined and served in the Air...

Nov 4, 2023

Mark Timothy Woods, 55 of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023.  Mr. Woods was born in Galax on December 2, 1967.  He was preceded in death by his father, Edd Woods.

Survivors include his wife, Dina Dalton Woods; son, Ethan Woods; mother, Dorothy Woods; and brothers, Jimmy Woods (Sharon) and Wayne Woods.

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Nov 4, 2023

Paul Ouston Widner passed away on November 4, 2023.  Per his request there will be no services. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.

Nov 1, 2023

Wanda Jane Lineberry, 86 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her home.  Mrs. Lineberry was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Whitfield and Alice Stewart Padgett.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sisters, Wilma Burnett (James), Mary Ruth Bryant (Gordon); brother, Ralph Padgett; and brothers-in-law, Harold Hill...

Nov 1, 2023

Robert Reed Fender, 63 of Woodlawn, VA passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Wythe County Community Hospital.  Mr. Fender was born in Maryland on November 7, 1959.  He was preceded in death by his father, Pete Fender; sisters, Doris Lineberry and Barbara Fender; nephew, Avery Newman; brother-in-law, Larry Funk; and cousin, Robert Viars.

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Oct 31, 2023

Mildred Perkins Tompkins, 107, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023, at The Glebe Retirement Community (Daleville, VA) where she had resided for twelve years.  She was born in Galax, Virginia in 1916 to Edward Franklin Perkins and Zolly Mae Bryant Perkins.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, James Lucas Tompkins of Hillsville, VA;...

Oct 30, 2023

Carter Lane Helms, infant son of Jake and Taylor Helms, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Carilion New River Medical Center.  In addition to his parents, Carter is also survived by his brother, Colt Helms; and grandparents, Lisa and Danny Choate, Chad and Kelly Haynes, David and Mary Helms, and Amanda and Tony Horton.

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Oct 30, 2023

Glorine Largen peacefully died in the early hours of Monday, October 30, 2023. She was born in Hillsville, VA to the late Gretchen Cochran and the late Kyle Cochran. After living in Gladesboro and a brief time in Falls Church, VA, she and her loving husband, John Cassell (JC) Largen, made Roanoke, VA their home. They were married for...

Oct 30, 2023

W.C. Lyon, Jr., 97 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Commonwealth Senior Living.  Mr. Lyon was born in Carroll County to the late Willie Cassell Lyon, Sr. and Virginia Lyon.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Velma Dalton Lyon; daughter, Bobbie Jo Pillmore; granddaughter, Jessica Pillmore; and...

Oct 29, 2023

Terry Ray Nester, 61 of Austinville, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Wythe County Community Hospital.  Mr. Nester was born in Radford, Virginia to the late Collin Ray and Loetta Williams Nester.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by an uncle, Edwin Williams.

Survivors include his wife, Melissa Spraker; daughter...

Oct 29, 2023

Gerald E. Stockner, 78, of Fancy Gap, passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Salem on October 29, 2023. Gerald, an Army Veteran, loved to work on the farm, conduct genealogy research, and visit relatives to discuss family history. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walden & Minnie Stockner, and siblings, Sylvia Stevens, Wayne Stockner, Guida Preston...

Oct 27, 2023

Jeff Reynolds, 67, of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Reynolds; mother, Louvennia Horton Reynolds; brother, Terry Reynolds.

Survivors include his wife, Lisha Reynolds of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Jeffrey Reynolds, Jr. and Tracy, and Chad Reynolds and Debby; daughter and...

Oct 26, 2023

Preston Wade Humphrey, 70 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at the SECU Hospice Center in Yadkinville.  Mr. Humphrey was born in Wythe County on June 21, 1953.  He was preceded in death by his father, Victor Humphrey; mother and stepfather, Lou Catron (Leonard Sr.); daughter, Larissa Humphrey; mother and father-in-law, Charles and Geraldine Henley; brother-in-law,...

Oct 25, 2023

Loetta W. Nester, 80 of Max Meadows, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at her home.  Mrs. Nester was born in Wythe County to the late Rudolph Howell and Alda Genora Williams.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Collin Ray Nester and a brother Edwin Williams.

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Oct 25, 2023

Rita Jo Primm, 61, of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Church Primm; grandparents, Edd and Vina Clontz, and Clara Primm; uncles, Willie, Jerry, Donald Ray, Manuel and Carl Clontz; aunts, Eula Horton, Bonnie Turman, and Sarah Sue Clontz.

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Oct 24, 2023

Phyllis Lyons Goad, 86 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mrs. Goad was born in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Robert E. and Margie H. Fariss Lyons.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Lee Goad; step-son, Ricky Goad; sister, Jackie Ayers; brothers,...

Oct 22, 2023

Gertrude Richardson Akers, 87 of Woodlawn, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Hillsville Health and Rehab.  Mrs. Akers was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Hobert Richardson and Ina Blanche Quesenberry Richardson.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Saford Akers; siblings and their...

Oct 18, 2023

Evan Chase Lineberry, 26 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.  Evan was born in Galax, Virginia on November 27, 1996.

Survivors include his wife, Ashley Lineberry; daughter, Jemma Faye Marlene Lineberry; father, Jack R. Lineberry; mother and father, Kellye and James Isom; brothers, Jacob R. Lineberry and Skyler Morris; sister, Brittany Rae Mayes; father...