Obituaries

Mar 4, 2026

Ruth Marshall Oliveira, 88 of Dugspur, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Ruth Yvonne Marshall was born in Coatesville, PA on June 16, 1937, the youngest of nine children to parents Walter W. Marshall and Grace Sutphin Marshall.  She was preceded in death by her parents...

Mar 4, 2026

Aubrey Don Goad, 67 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Goad was born in Virginia on February 23, 1959 to the late Jessie Don and Rosie Ima Guynn Goad.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Deloris Anne Goad....

Mar 1, 2026

Margaret Evelyn Laws Smith January 14, 1931 – March 1, 2026

Margaret Evelyn Laws Smith, lovingly known as "Nannie," passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, at the age of 95.

Born on January 14, 1931, in Orange County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Zula Wilson Laws and William "Bill" Laws. She was...

Mar 1, 2026

Joyce W. Burnette, 79 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mrs. Burnette was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Alva and Beatrice White Webb.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Burnette; daughter, Melissa Ann Burnette; and three siblings....

Feb 28, 2026

Roy Alan Kelley, 71 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart.  Mr. Kelley was born in Charlotte, NC to the late Roy and Sandra Hinson Kelley.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Christopher Kelley and a sister, Terri Stinnett.

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Feb 28, 2026

Mrs. Sheila Diane Dalton, 75, of Laurel Fork, VA passed away peacefully at her home with her family and loyal companion, Dalton, by her side on February 28, 2026.  She was born on October 28, 1950 in Patrick County to the late Elijah "Buck" Turman and Ava Nester Turman.  She was a loving wife, mother and Nannie and will...

Feb 27, 2026

Curtis Lee Bolen, 81 of Woodlawn, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Bolen was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Garfield and Imo Bolen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by and infant son, Leonard Bolen brothers, Jack Bolen and Virgil Bolen; and great-grandchild, Malachi Stevens.

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...