Obituaries

May 24, 2023

JP Viars, 90 of Galax, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.  Mr. Viars was born in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Tasie and Jettie Sutphin Viars.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Euna Lineberry Viars.

Survivors include his son, Stevie Viars; daughter, Jamie Sheffey; grandsons, Cody Sheffey...

May 23, 2023

Alma Coble Horton Wright, 94 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Hillsville Health and Rehab.  Mrs. Wright was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late James Alec and Ida Bell Phillips Coble.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, James E. Horton and Albert T. Wright; brothers,...

May 22, 2023

James Randolph Marshall, 85 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023 at his home.  Mr. Marshall was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Marvin and Cova Nester Marshall.

James was a knower of many things and a Mr. Fix-it of almost anything.  He loved his family and loved tinkering on his beloved Studebakers.  ...

May 21, 2023

Carl L. Turman, 88 of Greensboro, formerly from Carroll County, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his home.  Mr. Turman was born in Dugspur, Virginia to the late William Jeremiah and Oka Mae McPeak Turman.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Denny "Elmer" Turman and his beloved dachshund, Bailey.

May 15, 2023

Peggy Jean Hall, 83, Austinville, VA passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 in Northern Regional Hospital. Peggy was born in Virginia on December 7, 1939 to the late Dolly Smallwood Smith.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband Melvin D. Hall; daughter Kimberly Denise Shupe and grandmother Dolly Gertrude...

May 12, 2023

Wilson L. Sharp 95 of Woodlawn passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at his home.

He was preceded in death b y his parents, Walter and Pearl Lineberry Sharp; wife, Eula Ruth Sharp; son-in-law, Jimmy Sumner; daughter-in-law, Judy Sharp; brother, Clise Sharp; sisters, Melba Mabe, and Louise Edwards.

Survivors include his...

May 12, 2023

Rhudy R. Lineberry 76 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away at his home on Friday, May 12, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Lillie Lineberry; son, Jeff "Bondo" Lineberry; sisters, Verna Fowler, Georgia Lee Bryant and Bertha Primm; brother, B.L. Lineberry.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara S. Lineberry...

May 10, 2023

Michael Wayne Bolen was born January 4, 1948, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Dale Carroll Bolen and Annie Maude Bolen (nee Reeves).  He died at home on May 10, 2023 after a long illness. An only child, Mike's early years were spent in Mt. Airy, NC, where he basked in the attention from his aunts, uncle, and grandparents.  Following...

May 9, 2023

Walter Washington Moore, Jr., 83 of Dugspur, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial hospital.  Mr. Moore was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Walter W. and Hassie Huff Moore.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Ardennia Reed; and a son-in-law, Lloyd Sutphin.

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May 9, 2023

Marvin Guy Cockram, age 89 of Meadows of Dan, passed away peacefully at his home on May 9, 2023.  Marvin was a very avid bluegrass musician.  He played bass and was a vocalist with The Highlanders for many years.  Marvin loved to share the fact that he got to perform at the Worlds Fair in 1982.  Bluegrass music was...

May 7, 2023

Ray Earl Hill, 81 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial.  Mr. Hill was born April 14, 1942 to the late Romie and Gladys Hill.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Hodge Hill.

Survivors include his sons, Preston (Amanda) Hill, Don Hill,...

May 1, 2023

Susan Marie Cole, 62 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at her home.  Susan was born in Michigan to the late Marvin Henry and Luella Crowder Dean.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, C.B. Cole and a daughter, Leslie McFall.

Survivors include her son, Mason Cole;...

Apr 29, 2023

Roscoe Johnson "John" Burcham Jr., 74, of Hillsville, VA, passed away on April 29th, 2023, at Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center in Galax, VA.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Ethel Burcham, and two grandsons, Joshua Burcham, and Nathan Burcham.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years Linda Burcham; two sons...

Apr 26, 2023

Bobbie Ann Turman, 79 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center. Ms. Turman was born in Dugspur, Virginia to the late Hurley and Nova Spence Turman.

Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Dulin Turman and Margaret; nieces, Tammy Turman and Sheri Turman; and special friends, Gladys Forbes...

Apr 26, 2023

Johnnie F. Tucker, 59 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.  Mr. Tucker was born in Tennessee on June 20, 1963. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma Frances Lannom; step-son, Denny Mewes; and father-in-law, Bob Allison.

Survivors include his wife, Becky Tucker; sister, Stephanie Cherry...

Apr 25, 2023

Rava Worrell Quesenberry, age 95, of Sylvatus, passed away at Commonwealth Senior Living on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.  She was born in Carroll County, Virginia on June 29, 1927 to the late William Ellis and Barbara Vass Worrell.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Conrad G. Quesenberry, as well as two sisters, Flossie Farris and Flora Brinkley...

Apr 24, 2023

John Stephen Semones, 62 of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  John was born in Hillsville, Virginia to the late Burley and Ruth Coulson Semones. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Carson Semones.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie Semones; daughter, Amanda Meador...

Apr 22, 2023

Billy Ray Duff, 74, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on April 22, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Bradshaw, WV on November 18, 1948 to Myrtle (Shepherd) Duff and Alex Duff.

A 1967 graduate of Iaeger High School in Iaeger, WV, Bill was an outstanding athlete, playing both...

Apr 21, 2023

Grant Buren Goad 88 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Highland Ridge Nursing and Rehab in Dublin, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Talmadge and Latha Mae Bolt Goad; wife, Ellen Ruth McGrady Goad.

Survivors include his daughter, Joyce Goad; sister, Muriel Alderman. Several nieces and nephews...

Apr 20, 2023

***THIS IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE MONTGOMERY FAMILY***

Jeffrey Montgomery, 56, of Waukomis, OK was born March 29, 1967 in Galax, Virginia to Gerald Montgomery and Betty Lou Holcomb and passed away April 20, 2023.

Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Misty; daughters, Sierra, Jessica (Orval) Reed, Jennifer Sutphin, Mary Anna Elizabeth...