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Carroll County, VA Obituaries

Douglas James Tolbert

Douglas James Tolbert

May 7, 2021

Douglas James Tolbert, 63 of Austinville, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Lewis Gale Hospital-Montgomery.  Mr. Tolbert was born in Martinsville, Virginia on July 27, 1957.  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mary "Mimi" and James Robinson and a brother. Terry Tolbert.

Survivors include his mother, Juanita Tolbert; son, Adam Tolbert; sisters,...

Ronnie Dean Quesenberry

Ronnie Dean Quesenberry

May 6, 2021

Ronnie Dean Quesenberry, 63 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home. Mr. Quesenberry was born in Indian Valley, Virginia to the late Alvis and Lucy Higgs Quesenberry. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Quesenberry.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie (Yeager) Quesenberry; daughters, Jennifer...

Daniel Carl Reynolds, Jr.

Daniel Carl Reynolds, Jr.

May 4, 2021

Daniel Carl Reynolds, Jr., 76 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at his home.  Mr. Reynolds was born in Blackstone, Virginia to the late Daniel Carl Reynolds and Mary Elizabeth McNeil Reynolds.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son; and sisters, Mary Elizabeth Smith and Delores Ann Hensley.

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Richard A. Bobbitt

Richard A. Bobbitt

May 4, 2021

Richard A. Bobbitt, 61 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mr. Bobbitt was born in Maryland to the late Roscoe Cornett and Janet Lee Todd Bobbitt.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Robert Billings; and nephew, Kyle Brandon Billings.

Survivors include...

James Leonard Parnell

James Leonard Parnell

May 3, 2021

James Leonard Parnell, age 73 of Hillsville, VA went to his heavenly home on Monday, May 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

James was born on September 25, 1947 to the late Cloyd and Pauline Parnell in Shorts Creek, VA.  He graduated from Hillsville High School in 1966 and was in the Army Reserves from 1967...

Betty Lou Eaton

Betty Lou Eaton

May 2, 2021

Betty Lou Eaton, 73, of Fancy Gap, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at her home.  Ms. Eaton was born in Fancy Gap, Virginia to the late Adison and Essie Caroline Webb Eaton.

Survivors include her brother, Kenneth Eaton; sister, Carol Burris; several nieces, nephews and other family members; and special friends, Stephanie Cable and Jason...

Karen Renee Scott

Karen Renee Scott

May 1, 2021

Karen Renee Scott, 43 of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021.  She was born in Radford, Virginia on November 23, 1977 and was preceded in death by her father, Paul Harrison Scott, Jr.

Survivors include her fiancé, Ryan Kernan; mother, Vickie Scott; sister and brother-in-law, Michelle and Robbie Stoots; nieces and nephews, Andrew Stoots, Kylie...

Gaylon Franklin King, Jr.

Gaylon Franklin King, Jr.

May 1, 2021

Gaylon "Gator" Franklin King Jr., 69, left his earthly body on May 1, 2021 after his battle with cancer. Gator spent his last 5 days at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC with his loved ones by his side. He was known for his infectious smile, his faith and positivity, and how he could instantly light...

Lorene P. Nester

Lorene P. Nester

Apr 30, 2021

Lorene P. Nester 87 of Hillsville passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Hillsville Health and Rehab. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Ada Harmon Parks.

Survivors include her husband, Arnie Nester of the home; nephew and spouse, Donald and Diana Smith; great nephew and spouse, Donald Adam and Celina Smith; brothers...

Tony Randall Mabry

Tony Randall Mabry

Apr 29, 2021

Tony Randall Mabry, 61 of Barren Springs, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his home. Mr. Mabry was born in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Claude Junior and Mary Sue Reynolds Mabry. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Sue Marshall.

Survivors include his wife, Belinda G....

Marie White

Marie White

Apr 27, 2021

Marie White, 92 of Galax, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  Mrs. White was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Solomon Oscar and Eliza Matoka Dalton Barnes.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, William (Bill) Zelmer...

Mary Louise Stillwell

Mary Louise Stillwell

Apr 25, 2021

Mary Louise Stillwell, age 86 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Woltz Hospice Home.  She was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late John and Gladys Orgill. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sons, John Dutkiewicz and Andrew Dutkiewicz; former husband and father of her...

Chester Ray Phillips

Chester Ray Phillips

Apr 22, 2021

Chester Ray Phillips, 90, of Hillsville, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 in the Woltz Hospice Home, Dobson, NC.  Mr. Phillips was born May 17, 1930 in Carroll County to the late Dewey Ray Phillips and Lavina Marshall Phillips.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Lucas, Elwood, Edwin and Emory and three great...

Ralph M. Alger

Ralph M. Alger

Apr 21, 2021

Ralph M. Alger, 71 of Woodlawn, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Mr. Alger was born in Hillsville, Virginia to the late Samuel and Claudine Alderman Alger.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Haeston Alger and a daughter-in-law, Deanna Alger.

Survivors include...

Avis Daphne Sykora

Avis Daphne Sykora

Apr 19, 2021

Avis Daphne Sykora, 58 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home.  Ms. Sykora was born in North Carolina to the late Paul Willie and Etta Virginia Davis Lambert.

Avis is survived by her brother, Paul Warren (Catherine) Lambert; special friend, Linwood Ray Dickerson, Jr.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and several other...

Danny Lee Hawks

Danny Lee Hawks

Apr 19, 2021

Danny Lee Hawks, 57 of Low Gap, NC passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.   Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.

Wanda Gail Jones

Wanda Gail Jones

Apr 19, 2021

Wanda Gail Jones, 70 of Cana, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021. Ms. Jones was born in Radford, Virginia to the late Floyd Albert and Annie Neil Tickle Dickens. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, John "Jay" Dickens and Bruce Dickens; grandson, Matt Jones; and great-grandson, Dominic Jones.

Survivors...

Martin Leo Caudill

Martin Leo Caudill

Apr 17, 2021

Martin Leo Caudill, 56 of Dobson, NC and formerly of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021.  Marty was born in Sparta, NC to Robert Leo Caudill and Wanda Lee Sturgill Goad.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Michael Hal Caudill.

Marty was a kind sweet soul who...

Donald Edward Hensley

Donald Edward Hensley

Apr 16, 2021

Donald Edward Hensley 66 of Galax passed away at his home on Friday, April 16, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Wanda Wills Hensley; wife, Lora Hensley; brother, David Hensley.

Survivors include his children, Amanda Phillips, and William Matthew Blevins; three granddaughters, Kylie Hensley, Makenzie Hill, and Emma Blevins; siblings, Leonard Hensley,...

Carol Ann Mcewen

Carol Ann Mcewen

Apr 15, 2021

Carol Ann McEwen, 74 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021.  Mrs. McEwen was born in New York to the late Chester and Marian Stachura Banas.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Gary and Maureen Ziemba and Maureen and Tom Mack; and grandchildren, Bethany Mack and Brock Mack, Nick Ziemba, Lauren Ziemba, Ben...

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