Obituaries

Mar 13, 2022

Dennis "Lightning" Lee Melton, Sr., 80 of Galax, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Highland Ridge Manor in Dublin. Mr. Melton was born in Carroll County to the late Daniel R. and Lillie Robinson Melton.

Survivors include his children, Joyce Melton Goad of Draper, Dennis Lee Melton, Jr. and Linda of Georgia, and Alice Sawyers...

Mar 11, 2022

Jerry Ray Bronson Long, 80, of Hillsville, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Twin County Regional Hospital. He was born on February 7, 1942.  He was predeceased by his parents, Garland E Sr. and Chrystel Long, grandparents, E. M. Sr. and Mable Long, Herschell and Evelyn Daniels, an infant sister, Judy Garland Long, and a brother,...

Mar 9, 2022

Joseph Elam, 56 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at his home.

Services will be determined at a later date. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is assisting with the services.

Mar 8, 2022

David Thomas Lentz, 54 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at his home. Mr. Lentz was born in Ohio to the late Frank A. and Audrey Neuman Lentz. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a special friend, Jim Hurley.

Survivors include his brother, Frank Anthony "Tony" Lentz; sister,...

Mar 6, 2022

Joey Allen Dalton, Sr. 46 of Laurel Fork, passed away on March 6, 2022. Mr. Dalton was born in Galax, Virginia on May 5, 1975.

Survivors include his father and step-mother, Donald and Karlene Dalton; children, Margaret Dalton, Joey Dalton, Jr. and Destiny Dalton; sister, Christina Hawks; brother, Mark Dalton; half-sisters, Kassandra Dalton and Trudy Dalton; step-sisters, Jennifer McGrogan,...

Mar 6, 2022

David Jackson Beasley, age 46, of Bethesda, MD, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Bethesda, MD, where he lived. Mr. Beasley was born in Radford, Virginia, on September 12, 1975, to parents Richard C. Beasley and Shirley Jackson Beasley. Mr. Beasley was preceded in death by his father, Richard Beasley; step-father, George Uber.

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Mar 4, 2022

Glen Gray Marshall, 54 of Meadows of Dan, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022. Mr. Marshall was born in Stuart, Virginia to the late Joseph Glen and Lola Wray Marshall.

Survivors include his wife, Lea Foss Marshall and sons, David Justin Marshall and Joseph Tyler Marshall.

A celebration of life service will be held...

Mar 3, 2022

****This is a courtesy announcement for the family of Mr. Edmonds****

Kenny Edward Edmonds, 56, of Bassett VA passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Sovah Health Hospital in Martinsville VA. He was born July 13, 1965 in Galax VA.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Edward Edmonds...

Mar 2, 2022

Lillian Martin Bowman, 98 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows. Mrs. Bowman was born in Carroll County, Virginia on April 28, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Rush Bowman; parents, Gilmer and Sena Martin; brother and sister-in-law, Clayton and Maude Martin; and daughter-in-law, Wanda Sue Bowman.

Feb 22, 2022

Edward Elmo Reynolds, 79 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Northern Regional Hospital. Mr. Reynolds was born in Carroll County to the late James Edgar and Gladys Bunn Reynolds. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by sisters, Norma Puckett and Inez Snoddy; and brother, Mat Reynolds.

Survivors include...

Feb 20, 2022

Robert Junior Bunn of Hillsville, passed away February 20, 2022 at the age of 89. He was born November 25, 1932 in Carroll County, VA and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gertie Bunn. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his grandson, Tracy Darrah Bunn and several brothers and sisters....

Feb 20, 2022

Charles Edward Dalton, 87 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Rural Retreat Care Center. Mr. Dalton was born in Wythe County to the late Howard and Melecy Reynolds Dalton.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Alderman Dalton; children, Felecia Dalton, Wesley Dalton, Tom Dalton, and Chandra Harmon and husband, Mark; and two grandchildren, Courtney...

Feb 20, 2022

Gregory Scott Turman, 54 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Mr. Turman was born in Radford, Virginia on December 18, 1967.

Greg was a founding member of the Carroll Cruisers, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of classics cars from the past. He enjoyed participating in many car shows and exhibitions...

Feb 20, 2022

Dana Kay Akers, 72 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Akers was born in West Virginia to the late Sid and Irene Baird Whitt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Whitt.

Survivors include her husband, Luther Akers; children, Cindy Sexton, Sandy...

Feb 19, 2022

Paula Fay Cox, 64 of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Cox was born in Richland, Missouri to the late Lee Roy and Sadie Crossland West. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her step-grandchild, Richard Largen and siblings, Roy West, David West, Doug West...

Feb 18, 2022

**Services have been postponed at this time**

Shearon Sue Campbell, 77 of Hillsville, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at her home.  Mrs. Campbell was born in North Carolina to the late John Roy and Dovie Poe Barker.

Survivors include her husband, Bill Campbell; children, Wendy Morris, Gina Stocton, Brian...

Feb 16, 2022

Bobby Lee Fariss, 82 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Fariss was born in Carroll County to the late Posey Clarence Fariss and Delphia Goad Fariss. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his step-mother, Gloria Fariss; brother, Robert Edwin (Josh)...

Feb 15, 2022

Casey Dawn Duncan, 41 of Woodlawn, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Casey was born in Galax, Virginia on November 4, 1980 to the late Dean Duncan and Carole Gravley Duncan.

Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Leanne and Scotty Grubb; nieces and spouse, Paige and Tristen Bennett and Teagan Grubb; step-sisters, Jennifer Ayers and Chasity...

Feb 14, 2022

Archie James Montgomery, 73 of Allisonia, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 at the home of his sister-in-law. Mr. Montgomery was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late James K. and Helen Stilwell Montgomery. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Roy Montgomery.

Survivors include his sister-in-law, Arba...

Feb 13, 2022

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

Coy Kimble, 85 of Hillsville, was born to Doris and Wavie Kimble on June 14, 1936. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Clifton.

He is survived by his wife for almost 65 years,...