Obituaries

Jun 19, 2023

Daisy L. Myers, 88 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023 at her home.  She was born near Hillsville on August 4, 1934 to the late Louis C. and Mollie F. Myers.

Daisy graduated from Hillsville High School in 1951 and then went on to the National Business College in Roanoke, Virginia where she obtained...

Jun 19, 2023

Herman Michael Nester, 80 of Hillsville, Virginia, died on June 19, 2023 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Virginia after a prolonged illness. Herman worked for APAC Road Construction and Vecillio & Grogan for many years. He was loved by his family and friends and will be missed.

Herman is preceded in death by his parents,...

Jun 18, 2023

Rush Gardner Allen, 96 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Woltz Hospice Home.  Mr. Allen was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Daniel W. and Rosie M. Vass Allen.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ella Ann Allen.

Mr. Allen served in the...

Jun 18, 2023

Lydia Estelle Dickenson, 90 of Dugspur, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Galax Nursing and Rehab Center.  Mrs. Dickenson was born in Carroll County to the late Wiley and Nellie Estelle Largen Goad.  In addition to her biological parents, she was also preceded in death by her foster parents, Luther and Lydia Emma Turman Goad; husband, George...

Jun 15, 2023

Keith James Wells, 68 of Dugspur, passed away on June 15, 2023 at his lifelong home. Keith was born in Washington, DC on December 9, 1954.

He was a compassionate nurse who dedicated his life to caring and serving his community. Keith had a profound love for animals, especially his own who he affectionately referred to as...

Jun 14, 2023

Andrew "Andy" Sanford Jackson, better known as "Colonel Jack", passed away at his residence surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the age of 78.  Mr. Jackson was born in Roanoke, Virginia on September 15, 1944 to the late Andrew and Pattie Pearce Jackson.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Carol Jackson; children Andrew...

Jun 13, 2023

Donald Lee Huff, 77 of Dugspur, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mr. Huff was born in Carroll County to the late Mark Cannon and Mildred Olene Peters Huff.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Huff; half-sister, Christine Emkalns; half-brother, Hoover Huff; and brother-in-law,...

Jun 11, 2023

Carroll Dean Bowman, 76 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023.  Mr. Bowman was born in Carroll County to the late Carroll E. and Almarie Bunn Bowman.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Hill; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mason and Thelma Primm; and brother-in-law, Rex Primm.

Survivors...

Jun 5, 2023

Connie Gay Nester, 86 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.  Mrs. Nester was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Henry C. and Cloa Mae Dalton Nester.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Moir Nester;...

Jun 4, 2023

This is a courtesy announcement for the Hill family

Dwayne Edward Hill of Venice, FL (formally of Hillsville, VA) passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023.

He was born on March 20,1950 to Rev. Robert and Earthel Hill.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of...

Jun 3, 2023

Audra Montgomery Richardson, 94 years old, of Sylvatus, Virginia, went home to Heaven Saturday, June 3, 2023.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Connie W. Richardson, son Martin Richardson, brother Deward J. Montgomery, and nephew Steven Douglas Montgomery.

She is survived by children...

Jun 3, 2023

Joan Carolyn Dalton 74 of Hillsville passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Swanson Lewis and Goldie Alee Goad; sister, Judy King.

Survivors include her husband, Roger Dalton; son, Marty Dalton; grandchildren and spouse, Dewey and Sarah Evans, and Shyann Dalton; great-grandchildren, Kadance Evans, and Ryker Evans; brother and...

Jun 2, 2023

Douglas Freeman McDonald 96 of Fancy Gap, Virginia passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows Nursing and Rehab in Laurel Fork, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Laura Richards McDonald; wife Margaret Ann Flinn McDonald; grandson, David McDonald.

Survivors include his children and spouses, Christopher and Pamela...

Jun 1, 2023

William Allen Nipps, 65 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Nipps was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Charles and Dorthy Nipps.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger Nipps and sister, Linda Ward.

Survivors include his sister,...

Jun 1, 2023

Mary Lee Huff Grisso stepped into heaven at 92 on June 1, 2023. She lived in McDonough, GA with her daughter Carolyn and son-in-law Mark Ryan. Mary Lee Grisso was born April 10, 1931 in Hillsville, VA to Giles and Pearlie Huff, who along with her brother Elmo Huff, all preceded her in death. Mary Lee married Robert D...

May 27, 2023

Jennifer Ann Cope

Jennifer was born on November 12, 1967 in the city of Steubenville, Ohio and passed away at her home in Woodlawn, on May 27, 2023, at the age of 55.  She was the daughter of Howard E Cope, who passed away in 1986, and Nancie Alderman Cope (Charles), who passed...

May 27, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Gertrude Sitterly, 69, of Galax, VA on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Susan was born on May 23, 1954 in Cooperstown, NY to Joseph and Clara Meade Orlando.

Susan was a loving and devoted wife to her husband,...

May 26, 2023

Golden Geneva Goad, 88 of Hillsville, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 at Hillsville Health and Rehab.  Mrs. Goad was born in Carroll County to the late Posey and Rodoska Dalton Baker.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Willis Goad and several other family members.

Survivors include her...

May 26, 2023

Edward (Ted) Cruey, Jr., 57, of Hillsville, passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2023.  He was born August 18th, 1965 to Edward and Bettie Cruey, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his sisters, Teresa Johnston and Robin Collins; sons, Travis Cruey, Kenneth (Jessica) Mares, and Shawn Mares; former spouse, Brenda Cruey; his grandchildren; and...

May 26, 2023

Jimmie Anderson Cooke, 80 of Cana, born November 17, 1942 in Newport News, VA to James and Gladys Cooke, has gone on to be with the Lord on May 26, 2023.  He was preceded in death by both of his parents, of which his mother passed on March 13, 2020.

He is survived by his wife, Rosalie...