Obituaries

Sep 22, 2023

Elder Eddie Haywood Bunn, 72 of Fancy Gap, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, September 22, 2023. Eddie was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved the outdoors, including working on his farm, maintaining his garden, and enjoying the breathtaking view of Pilot Mountain right from his back porch. He loved preaching God's word at...

Sep 22, 2023

Barbara Sue Lineberry, 80 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rhudy R. Lineberry; first husband, Delbert (DT) Lineberry; parents, Ezbert and Ila Sharp Mabe; son, Jeffrey "Bondo" Lineberry; daughter-in-law, Susan Lineberry; brothers, Billy Mabe, Bobby Mabe, and Benton Mabe.

Survivors...

Sep 21, 2023

Maggie Elizabeth Myers White, 96, of Austinville, passed away on September 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by family. Maggie was born on April 26, 1927 to the late Thomas Edgar "Ed" and Mary Emma Hailey Myers. She was the last surviving child from a family of five sons and five daughters. The importance of family (a family so...

Sep 20, 2023

Charles Edward Nester, 65, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at his home in Laurel Fork.  Charles was born August 6, 1958 in Virginia to the late Edward Nester and Virgie Harmon Nester.  In additional to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sherry L. Nester and sister Zonnia Quesenberry.

Charles is survived by...

Sep 19, 2023

Carolyn Denise Fariss passed away Tuesday, September 19th, 2023. Carolyn was born November 27th, 1966 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to Glenna Gravely and the late Robert Fariss. Carolyn worked as a CNA at Grayson Rehab and cared for her patients deeply. Though Carolyn worked at Grayson Rehab for around four years, she enjoyed her role as a CNA...

Sep 15, 2023

Oleta Belle Banks, 95 of Reidsville, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.  Mrs. Banks was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late William Curtis and Addie McPeak Largen.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Earl Banks; and siblings, Thelma Alderman, Imogene...

Sep 14, 2023

Werner Robert Tobler, age 64, passed away September 14, 2023 at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, Virginia surrounded by his family. Werner was born at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey to Dorothy Ann Sokat Tobler and Werner Walter Tobler. In his early years Werner resided with his family in Wyckoff, New Jersey. In 1965 the Tobler family moved...

Sep 13, 2023

Laverne Alderman, 63 of Galax, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Woltz Hospice House in Dobson.  Mrs. Alderman was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Conard and Ima Boyd Horton.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Norman Alderman; and brother, Dennis Horton.

Survivors include her...

Sep 11, 2023

Sue Rainer, 76 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at her home.  Mrs. Rainer was born in Kentucky to the late Edmond E. and Daisyman Gleason Hamm.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, David Ronald Rainer.

Survivors include her children, Ronald Davis, Donald Davis, John...

Sep 10, 2023

Gregory "Toby" Pierce Nester, 51 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his home.  Mr. Nester was born in Radford, Virginia to the late Joseph Cullen Nester and Cosby Dalton Nester.

Survivors include his wife, Robyn Nester; sister, Karen Wall; nephew, Erik Mills; stepdaughter and spouse, Kacy and Jay; brother-in-law and spouse, Danny &...

Sep 9, 2023

Gleeon Lee "G.L." Quesenberry, Jr. age 77 of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Quesenberry was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Gleeon L. Quesenberry, Sr. and Pearl E. Spivey Quesenberry.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda M. Quesenberry; a son,...

Sep 9, 2023

Our dear husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, L Roland "Ron" Doerschug, died suddenly at home on Sept 9 at age 86, after a six-year stroke recovery. Alfred University administrator, volunteer fireman, and sometimes computer instructor, Ron enjoyed any puzzle, whether associated with a building, card game, or computer.

After spending his youth in northern New Jersey,...

Sep 3, 2023

Joyce Lineberry Surratt, 89 of Galax, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.  Mrs. Surratt was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Harden and Juda Dalton Lineberry.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Foy J. Surratt and daughter, Lisa Jane Beasley.

Aug 31, 2023

Janet Marie Stevens, 88 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Stevens was born in Canada to the late Harold and Jennie Goodspeed. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Ralph Hilson Stevens and a brother, Donald Goodspeed.

Janet...

Aug 27, 2023

John Edward Hayes, 86 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Northern Surry Hospital.  John was born August 8, 1937 at Buckeye Lake, Ohio to the late John W. and Doris Hayes. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Marley Nicole Hayes.

Survivors include his wife...

Aug 25, 2023

Robert Dean Russell, 63 of Fancy Gap, Virginia passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Dean Hanks; mother, Betty Hill Russell; step-father, James Russell.

Survivors include his wife, Jill Russell of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Brooke and Jeremy...

Aug 24, 2023

Thomas Edwin Neff, age 60, passed away at his home in Woodlawn, Virginia on August 24, 2023. He was born in Radford, Virginia on August 19, 1963. Thomas "Tommy" grew up in Hillsville with his loving family, Harry K., Lucy H. Neff and sister Barbara. His family founded Neff Insurance Agency affiliated with Nationwide Insurance. At HK's retirement, Tommy...

Aug 23, 2023

Edwin Graham Callahan, 65 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at his home.  Mr. Callahan was born in Florida to the late Graham B. and June Primrose Callahan.

Survivors include his wife, Sally Hay Callahan; daughters, Barbara Fadden (Russell) and Janie Vilá (Santiago); brother, Capt. Tommy G. Callahan (Debbie); sister, Patricia Bryant (Michael);...

Aug 23, 2023

John Clarke Horton, 54 of Wytheville, passed away on August 23, 2023 in Radford, VA. John was born on December 31, 1968 to Sam Horton and Deborah Harner.

John is survived by his wife, Wanda B. Horton; daughters Brandi Pruitt and fiancé Justin Spraker; Hannah and Cristian Willard; Emma Horton; and Cambren Brown; mother and step father...

Aug 22, 2023

Thomas Huett Edward Doss, 35 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at his home. Mr. Doss was born in Galax, Virginia on October 1, 1987.  He was preceded in death by his father, Danny D. Doss, Sr.; brother, Danny D. Doss, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Rush and Swanson Alderman; and paternal grandparents, George W. (June) and Claudia...