Obituaries

Mar 21, 2021

Nancy Carol King Morris, 82 of Hillsville, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her home.  Mrs. Morris was born in Wythe County to the late Frank and Ethel Sharp King.  In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Grady Morris; and sisters, Barbara Ann Slate and Betty Jo...

Mar 18, 2021

Opal Frances Spencer, 78 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the Woltz Hospice Home. Ms. Spencer was born in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Dewey and Lola Ayers Gardner. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her daughters, Sandy S. Dalton and...

Mar 16, 2021

Kristie Dawn Simpson, 49 of Fancy Gap, passed away on March 16, 2021. Ms. Simpson was born in Greensboro, NC to the late Johnny and Star Lewis Thompson.

Survivors include her daughter, Brittany Simpson; grandson, Bentlee Simpson; and brother, Ky Lewis.

There will be no services at this time. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family....

Mar 16, 2021

Sherry L. Nester, 55 of Laurel Fork, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at her home.  Mrs. Nester was born in Virginia on December 2, 1965.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Christina Barrett. Sherry was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Nester of the home; daughters, Crystal and...

Mar 13, 2021

Clinton Stuart Nester, 73 of Dugspur passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Mr. Nester was born in Dugspur, Virginia to the late Carlos Stuart and Beulah Elizabeth Burnett Nester. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Cleston H. Nester, Delmon "Pete" Nester, and Bobby Nester.

Clinton was an avid Nascar...

Mar 10, 2021

Faron Dale Gardner, 66 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.  Mr. Gardner was born in Grayson County to the late Glen Clinton and Grace Brown Gardner.

Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Gardner; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Glenn Edmonds; brother, Eric Todd and Vickie; sister-in-law, Rejeana Barrett and David; brothers-in-law, Marty Crowder and Tammy...

Mar 7, 2021

Kimberley Kay Pilkerton, 57 of Woodlawn passed away peacefully on March 7 th , 2021.

She was born in Sistersville, West Virginia to Leroy and Sue Darnell.

Kim was a loving wife to Brian Keith Pilkerton and dedicated mother to Jeffery Ryan Pilkerton and her daughter in-law Alysha Brooke Pilkerton. She was always full of...

Mar 7, 2021

Clevo Ottaway Wheeling passed away on March 7th, 2021 at 6:40pm at the age of 88. Clevo resided in Stafford, Virginia for over 20 years and previously resided in Manassas, Virginia the preceding 25 years. Clevo was born in a cabin in Pulaski County on July 15th, 1932. He was the eldest son of Roy and Ina Wheeling and...

Mar 7, 2021

Vernard Raymond Hall, 78 of Austinville, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his home.  Mr. Hall was born in Carroll County to the late Elmer and Hattie Whitt Hall.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Odell Hall, Melvin Hall and Doug Whitt; and sister, Ellen Beasley.

Survivors include...

Mar 6, 2021

On Saturday, March 6, 2021, Robert Henry Showalter, Sr. ("Bob"), husband and father of six children, went to be with the Lord at the age of 97. Bob was born to William Nathaniel Showalter and Lura Malinda St. Clair Showalter on June 19, 1923. He received his teaching degree at Milligan College, then went on to earn his Masters...

Mar 3, 2021

Patricia Gail Martinez, 56 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Ms. Martinez was born in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Everett Clifton and Carrie Estelle Hunley.

Survivors include her husband, Russell Dalton; sons, Brandon Hunley, David Hunley and Jason Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Bonnie Hunley; and seven grandchildren....

Mar 3, 2021

Quintella F. Easter, 90 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her home.  Mrs. Easter was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Dave W. and Sarah Edwards Farmer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Creed Easter; brother, Albert Farmer; grandson, Tracy Shane Burnette; and brother-in-law, Bob...

Mar 2, 2021

Gary Jewel (Gator) King, 63 of Woodlawn, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his home. Mr. King was born in Galax, Virginia to the late Edward Jewel and Elizabeth Padgett King. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Larry King and Barry King.

Survivors include his sons, Josh...

Mar 2, 2021

John Randall Bobbitt, 62 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The Lord called him home in a peaceful manner with the love of his life, Linda by his side. Mr. Bobbitt was born in West Virginia to the late Charles and Gertrude Walk Bobbitt.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...

Feb 27, 2021

Jordan Blake Melton, 28 of Hillsville and formerly of Laurel Fork, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home.  Jordan was born in Radford, Virginia on August 30, 1992. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Peggy Pender Puckett; step-mother, Chrissy Jones Melton; and aunt, Lisha Trivette.

Jordan had a beautiful smile and a...

Feb 21, 2021

Edward Ray Henley, 64 of Hillsville, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home. Mr. Henley was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Howard Edward and Dovie Nester Henley. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Josie Mae Henley.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Henley; son,...

Feb 21, 2021

Mrs. Gail Funderburk Beasley, 81, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021.

The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Greenville, NC on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the Thomas Beasley Cemetery in Austinville,...