Obituaries

Feb 26, 2026

Virginia Brewer Shupe of Morristown, TN, born June 23, 1923, passed peacefully on February 26, 2026 at the age of 102.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Shupe.

Survivors include her son, Tom (Karen) Shupe and daughter, Joyce (Ed) Watson.  Grandchildren include Vivian (Randy) Elkins, Cari (Tim) Chase, and Shelby (John) Arnold, as well...

Feb 24, 2026

Howard Jeff Webb, 87 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy, NC.

The family would like to extend appreciation and special thanks to Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows and Northern Regional Hospital for their excellent care.

A graveside service with burial will be held on Saturday,...

Feb 24, 2026

Peggy Ralene Surratt, 75 of Hillsville passed away on Tuesday, February, 24, 2026 at her home. Mrs. Surratt was born in Carroll County, Virginia on February 16, 1951.  She was preceded in death by her father, Junior Irving Lawson and husband, Mickey Rhone Surratt.

Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Lundy and boyfriend, Brian Fritz; mother, Dorothy Lee...

Feb 23, 2026

Christopher Glen Horton,59, of Fancy Gap, VA, passed away on February 23rd, 2026, surrounded by love.  Chris was born in Radford, Virginia to the late Joseph Wayne "Woody" Horton and Freda Dalton Arnett.

Chris was a beloved brother, family member, and friend. He lived his life with a gentle spirit and brought joy to those who knew...

Feb 18, 2026

James Edward Quesenberry, 86 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.  Mr. Quesenberry was born in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Buster and Lockie Ella Marshall Quesenberry.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by siblings, Mowyer (Talley) Quesenberry, Sanford Quesenberry, Pauline Sutphin, and Mary Goad.

Feb 18, 2026

William "Bill" Rex Lewis, born on September 15, 1957, in Hillsville, Virginia, has left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who had the privilege to know him. Bill passed peacefully at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina, on February 18, 2026 with his loved ones by his side. His journey through life...

Feb 16, 2026

Judy Brinkley Gillespie Fender, 74 of Woodlawn, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Fender was born in Radford, Virginia to the late James Carroll and Dee Brinkley Gillespie.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by siblings, Gene Gillespie (Vickie) and June Smith (Scottie); and brother-in-law, Mark Vass....

Feb 16, 2026

Lonnie Carl Lindsey, 84 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the SECU Hospice Care Center in Yadkinville, NC.  Mr. Lindsey was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Carl and Edna Henley Lindsey.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Marcus Lindsey; a stepdaughter, Anita Edwards; and...

Feb 16, 2026

Thurston Lee Dycus, Jr., 74 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026.  Mr. Dycus was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Clara Mattox Dycus and Thurston Lee Dycus, Sr.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra Mabry; children, Angela Hunter (Mike), Lennon Hiatt (Melissa), and Derek Mabry; grandchildren, Alexis, Christopher, Eli, Aubrie, and Mason; and...

Feb 16, 2026

Zachary "Zach" James Edwards, 33 of Woodlawn, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026.  Zach was born in Radford, Virginia on May 23, 1992.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ruth and Leonard Bobbitt and Bill and Peggy Cox.

Survivors include his wife, Alisha Lynn Bedsaul Edwards; two sons and two daughters, Tucker, Jordyn, Chet,...

Feb 15, 2026

Esther Leedy Taylor, 95, of Hillsville Virginia passed away Sunday February 15, 2025 at Northern Surry Assisted Living. She was born September 12, 1930 in Bluefield, West Virginia to the late Bruce Buchanan Leedy and Maude Meredith Leedy. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Freel Taylor; brother Ray Leedy; sisters, Pauline...

Feb 14, 2026

Emma Dociebell Gallimore Newman, age 97 of Austinville, passed away at home peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Carroll County, Virginia on January 8, 1929 to the late Huldah McGrady Alderman and Burton Marcus Alderman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Robert Charles Gallimore and...

Feb 13, 2026

Nina Gail Richardson, 65 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Herbert McGrady.

She is survived by her husband, Terry Richardson of the home; daughters and son-in-law, Bobbie Jo and Brad Watson of Woodlawn, Virginia and...

Feb 11, 2026

Paul Jackson "Jackie" Haga, 63 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the Salem VA Medical Center after a short illness.  Mr. Haga was born in Galax, Virginia to the late Paul Fields Haga and Ada Lee Haga Williams.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Elmer Williams.

Feb 9, 2026

Kevin Sebastian Webb, 45 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at his home.  Mr. Webb was born in Stuart, Virginia on June 20, 1980.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Hylton Webb.

Survivors include his father, Donald L. Webb (Kay); sisters and spouses, Angelia Webb (Tony Horton), Samantha Surratt (Stacy),...

Feb 9, 2026

Mildred "Millie" Ann Mitchem, 81 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Hillsville Health and Rehab.  Mrs. Mitchem was born in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Haymond William and Ada Mae Bond Swecker.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Mitchem; grandson, Eric Semones; and eleven brothers...

Feb 6, 2026

Rhonda Bryant Rayburn, 70 of Riner, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.  Mrs. Rayburn was born in Roanoke, Virginia to the late James Lynwood Bryant and Ester Beckner Arnette.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Anissa Keith; brother, Roger Bryant; and brother-in-law, Wayne...

Feb 6, 2026

Janett Lynn Mabe Miller, 67 of Woodlawn, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mrs. Miller was born in Galax, Virginia on October 22, 1958.  She was preceded in death by her father, John Curtis Mabe; husband, Michael Ray Miller; grandson, Dylan Whitaker; and brother-in-law, Steve Price.

Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer...

Feb 1, 2026

Deborah Kay Key Austin, 68 of Mount Airy, NC, passed away on February 1, 2026 at her daughter's home in Mount Airy.  She was born in Galax, Virginia on September 13, 1957.  She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Key; mother, Emma LeFalene Kemp; and husband, Nallie Alexander Austin, Jr.

Survivors include her children, Brittany...

Feb 1, 2026

Mary    Jane Haynes, 75 of Mount Airy, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at her home.  Mrs. Haynes was born in North Carolina to the late Harry Erickerson and Nancy Polly Hawks Snyder.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Junior Ernest Haynes; daughter, Shannon Upchurch Hall; and one great-grandson, Brantley...