Obituaries

Mar 31, 2026

Janet Lavon Lintecum Rotenizer went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Janet is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, "JD" James Dean Rotenizer. They were married on April 21, 1961 near Shatley Springs in North Carolina. They would often return there to celebrate their years together. Janet and...

Mar 28, 2026

Edmond Ralph "RJ" Bond, Jr. 75 of Austinville, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at his home. Born in Virginia to the late Edmond Ralph Bond, Sr. and Auga Lucille Gravley Bond. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Roy Nester; and sister-in-law, Denise Bond.

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Mar 24, 2026

Christina Louise Rigney, 54 of Galax, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at her home.  Mrs. Rigney was born in Ohio on July 17, 1971.  She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Louise and Larry Linkous; brother, Darrell Myers; and sister, Michelle Myers.

Survivors include her husband, Larry F. Rigney; children, Larry Darrell...

Mar 23, 2026

Charles Edward Williston, 75 of Dublin, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mr. Williston was born in Maryland to the late Charles and Anna Bell Williston.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Bates Williston.

Mr. Williston was a veteran who proudly served...

Mar 23, 2026

Bobby Lane Fowler, 80 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows.  Mr. Fowler was born in Granville County, NC to the late Harold Russell and Margaret Eleanor Veasey Fowler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Ray Fowler and beloved fur baby, Cheyenne.

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Mar 22, 2026

Michael Paul Griffin, 50 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at his home. Mr. Griffin was born in Galax, Virginia to the late Ray Lester and Brenda Sue Farmer Griffin.

Survivors include his wife, Gail Walls Griffin; daughter, Tiffany Quesinberry; grandson, Landon "Tad Pole" Thomas; brothers, Jerry Ray Griffin and Marty Dean Griffin (Josephine);...

Mar 19, 2026

William Leon "Red" Burnett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, in Hillsville, Virginia at the age of 92.

Red was born in Austinville, Virginia on December 1, 1933 to parents, Burton Emmett Burnett and Agnes Virginia Gallimore Burnett. He often reflected on his childhood in Austinville and the many...

Mar 18, 2026

Donald Eugene Kimble Jr., 64, of Dugspur, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. He was born in Hillsville, VA on September 25, 1961 to Donald and Georgia Kimble.

Referred to on at least one occasion as "the Bob Ross of plumbing," Gene was a generous and talented person always willing to...

Mar 17, 2026

Raymond Kenneth Williams, 78 of Woodlawn, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at his home.  Mr. Williams was born in Delaware to the late Robert and Bessie Taylor Williams.   In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Lee Williams; and other family members.

Survivors include his wife, Karen B....

Mar 16, 2026

Lisa Jo Rigney, 59 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at her home.  Lisa was born in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Robert Richard and Cliffie Lee Farmer Viars.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Wyatt Rigney; brother, Junior Robert Viars; and nephew, Bradley Viars....

Mar 14, 2026

Roger Lee Martin, 76 of Austinville, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his home.  Mr. Martin was born in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Ralph Jefferson and Ethel Virginia Fleming Martin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Benoy.

Roger loved spending time with his family.  He...

Mar 13, 2026

Ruby Ann Goad, 88, of Hillsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. Born on April 4, 1937, near Hillsville, Virginia, Ruby lived a life marked by compassion, dedication to helping others, and a deep appreciation for her Appalachian heritage.

Ruby entered first grade at Hillsville Elementary School in 1943. After her family relocated to Detroit, Michigan in December 1944,...

Mar 12, 2026

Randy Elton Horton, beloved father and friend, passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of 65.

Born on September 12, 1960, in Hillsville, Virginia, Randy lived a life centered around family, friendship, and laughter. Whether at work, at home, or among friends, he was always quick to make those around him smile.

Randy...

Mar 11, 2026

Mary Virginia Parks, 79 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mrs. Parks was born in Louisianna to the late Brady Earle and Angie Marie Mondy Russell.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ellis Parks and sons, Joe Earle Parks and...

Mar 11, 2026

Delmer "DG' Gray Hanks, born March 18, 1938, passed away after a brief illness on March 11, 2026 at the age of 87.

Delmer was a man with many talents. He was a Master Electrician and talked about his past jobs and how he absolutely loved what he did. He grew up in the mountains of Virginia,...

Mar 7, 2026

Melissa Renee Frye McMillian, 55, of Hillsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 7, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved dearly. Born in Mount Airy, North Carolina on March 15, 1970, she was the beloved daughter of Ernest "Gayle" Frye and Margaret Ann Scott Frye, who preceded her in death.

Melissa was a...

Mar 6, 2026

David Ross Beamer (belovedly known as "Barney"), age 72 of Galax, Virginia, passed away on Friday morning, March 6th, 2026, after a long battle with early onset Alzheimer's disease. He died peacefully while a resident at Galax Health and Rehabilitation Center.

David was born in Gastonia, North Carolina, on May 6th, 1953. At age four (4), he...

Mar 6, 2026

Violet Brickey, 94 of Max Meadows, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Vearl Brickey,  grandson, Mark David Brickey, parents James William and Anna Marie Jarrett; brothers, Nuke, Roger, John, Pete, Henry, Russell, William, and Leroy; and her beloved Yorkie...

Mar 5, 2026

Lewis Banks Worrell 84 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at his home. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jerry S. Worrell; daughter, Tamara Worrell;  parents, George and Lula Branscome Worrell.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Worrell; children and spouses, William Worrell (Rebecca), Diedra Martin (Fredrick), and William Marr;...

Mar 5, 2026

Draven Jerico Cleary, of Hillsville, Virginia, born January 21, 1995, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2026.

Draven was the beloved son of Stephanie Lineberry Walker, Marcus Walker, and Jamie Cleary (Jessica). He is survived by his mother and stepfather; his father and stepmother; his brother, Denver Walker and wife Erin; sisters Phebe Walker and...