Owen Sean Mclaughlin
Sep 7, 2022
Owen Sean McLaughlin, most recently of the Elk Creek community, died on September 7th, 2022 at home. He was born in the Bronx, NY on December 1, to Owen Alexander McLaughlin and Mary Mongan McLaughlin of county Tyrone, Ireland.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Jean, four daughters, Laura Noelle McLaughlin,...
Dorothy Lee Burcham Edwards
Sep 7, 2022
Dorothy Lee Burcham Edwards, formerly of Galax, VA passed away in Highland Ridge Rehab in Dublin, VA on September 7, 2022. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Edwards Lindsey of Pulaski, VA, one son-in-law, Larry Lindsey of Pulaski, VA; three grandchildren, Lt. Colonel Brandon Lindsey and wife, Georgia of Charlottesville, VA, Whitney Lindsey Hodges and husband, Jake of...
Reba Ann Melton Stone
Sep 7, 2022
Reba Ann Melton Stone, 87, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Mrs. Stone was born January 30, 1935 to the late Lacy and Floyd (Pat) Melton. She was married September 7, 1951 to Thomas R. Stone who has preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and Mr. Stone, she was preceded in death by very special granddaughter...
Gary O'Neal Lawson
Sep 6, 2022
Gary O'Neal Lawson Nov 13, 1947—Sept 6, 2022
Gary O'Neal Lawson (age 74) died on September 6, 2022, after a five-month struggle with Glioblastoma, a formidable foe. When he awakened from the operation removing the brain tumor, he said he was so happy to be alive and he was so thankful for the support of...
Wesley Lee Mcgrady, Jr.
Sep 5, 2022
Wesley Lee McGrady, Jr., 57 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022 at his home. Mr. McGrady was born in Virginia on August 31, 1965. He was preceded in death by his mother, Iris G. McGrady and a brother, Allen McGrady.
Survivors include his father, Wesley L. McGrady, Sr. and many friends.
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Anita Shirley Lineberry
Sep 3, 2022
Anita Shirley Lineberry 86 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows Nursing and Rehab in Laurel Fork, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abraham Lincoln and Pearl Maude Branscome Huff; brother, A.L. Huff, Jr.
Survivors include her children, Patty Sue Edwards, and Timothy Roland Lineberry and...
Duane Ray Smythers
Sep 2, 2022
Duane Ray Smythers 82 of Hillsville passed away at his home on Friday, September 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Alene Tate Smythers; parents, Vinton C. and Oza Rae Gravley Smythers; brother, Gene Smythers; sister, Joyce Webb.
Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Smythers Larrowe; son, Jeffrey Duane Smythers; grandchildren, Adam Larrowe and...
Bishop R Leon Goad
Sep 1, 2022
Bishop R. Leon Goad, age 74, of Hillsville passed away peacefully at his home on September 1, 2022. He is survived by his wife Dolores Elaine Goad, his children Sarah Venegas, William Goad, and Suzanne Goad. His grandchildren: Marine-Elizabeth Venegas, Sara-Amanda Venegas, and Raul-Lucas Venegas, Emily Goad, Matthew Goad, and Chesney Goad.
Leon was the founder and...
Debra Lynn Akers
Sep 1, 2022
Debra Lynn Akers, 61 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at her home. Services will be held at a later date. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
David Bolen Shepherd
Aug 31, 2022
David Bolen Shepherd, 78 of Fairlawn, VA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Mr. Shepherd was born in Pulaski, VA to the late H. Bolen and Ruby King Shepherd.
He is survived by his children, Stephanie Shepherd Gipple and husband, Mike, Justin Shepherd and wife, Blair, and Daniel Shepherd and fiancée, Amanda; sister, Yvonne Slaughter;...
Carolyn Osborne Sutphin
Aug 29, 2022
Carolyn Elizabeth Sutphin, 69 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Sutphin was born in Grayson County, Virginia to the late James Albert and Zola Frances Hamm Osborne. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Martha Lee Snow.
Survivors include her husband, Rocky...
Luther Ray Akers
Aug 29, 2022
Luther Ray Akers, 75 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at his home. Mr. Akers was born in McDowell, West Virginia to the late Edward Posey and Rheba Mabel Fields Akers. IN addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Dana Whitt Akers and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors...
James Junior Shupe
Aug 28, 2022
James Junior Shupe, 83 of Austinville, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his home. Mr. Shupe was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Willie W. and Ruby Flanagan Shupe.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Phyllis Shupe; children, Lenny Shupe (Nancy), Vickie Shew (Claude), Robin Keller, and David Shupe (Karen);...
Austin Heath White
Aug 28, 2022
Austin Heath White, 28 of Radford, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at his home. Mr. White was born in Galax, Virginia on December 4, 1993.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Yvonne and Brian Felts; father, Thomas Simpkins; brother, Caleb Felts; fiancé, Caitlyn Ousley; maternal grandmother, Terry Wood; maternal grandfather, Jerry Dowling; paternal...
Owen Lee Mabe
Aug 25, 2022
Owen Lee Mabe was born to the late Avis Delp Mabe and Oran L. Mabe in Galax, Virginia on July 22, 1935. Born and raised in Carroll County, he was a quiet but kind friend to all he met. In service to his country, he joined the Army at 20. After his return from the Army he found a...
Anna Bowman Nester
Aug 24, 2022
ANNA BOWMAN NESTER, 93, passed away on August 24, 2022.
Anna was born in Laurel Fork, Virginia on November 16, 1928 to Hubert P. Bowman and Hortense Worrell Bowman. She was a dedicated, selfless, loving Mother to her three girls. She will be missed by all who loved her.
Anna is survived by her daughters...
Kathy Vires Carico
Aug 23, 2022
Kathy Vires Carico, 53 of Woodlawn, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Carico was born in Radford, Virginia to the late Eddie Wayne and Edith Altizer Vires. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Eddie (Dee) Vires and Michael Vires.
Survivors include her...
Veronica "Vicky" Phillips
Aug 20, 2022
Veronica "Vicky" Phillips, 72 of Indian Valley, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Vicky was born in Wythe County, Virginia and was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Widner Lewis and a brother, Robert David (Bob) Lewis.
Most often Vicky could be found spending time with Eugene. She loved decorating her home and yard and...
Roger Jessup (Nelson) Hiatt
Aug 20, 2022
Roger Jessup (Nelson) Hiatt 56 of Cana, VA passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Galax Health and Rehab. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benny Jessup and Janice Gwyn Hiatt; brother, Jr. Ray Hiatt.
Survivors include his wife, Jeannie Hiatt of the home; children and spouse, Harley Hiatt and Roger and Brenda Hiatt;...
Jeffery R. Chappell
Aug 20, 2022
Jeffery R. Chappell 58 of Hillsville, VA passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roosevelt Wise and Helen Dorothy Woods Chappell.
Survivors include his brother, Wayne Chappell of the home. Several other family members and friends also survive.
Funeral Services will be held on...
