Obituaries

Sep 25, 2025

Eula Vernell McCormick, 86, passed away on September 25, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born on December 8, 1938 to the late Luther and Elva Thomas Horton in Carroll County, Va.

Left with cherished memories are 3 sons along with their spouses; David and Regina McCormick of Galax, Ronnie and Deborah McCormick of Galax, along...

Sep 25, 2025

Michael Alvin McPherson, 65, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his home.

Born October 9, 1959 in Calhoun, GA, Mike was the son of the late Sarah Whilfield-Gallimore and Alvin McPherson.  He was a graduate of Carroll County High School and spent his whole life as a surveyor for the Carroll community.

Mike is...

Sep 24, 2025

Richard Wayne Brooks, Sr., 59 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Brooks was born in Carroll County to the late John L. Brooks, Jr. and Mary Helen Marshall Brooks.

Survivors include his children, Richard Brooks, Jr. and Brittany Dawn Brooks; grandchildren, Lynzi Rae Elledge, Kaylee Dawn Elledge, and Madelyn Charmaine...

Sep 24, 2025

Dorothy Ann Powers, 67 of Wirtz, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.  She was born on November 21, 1957 and was preceded in death by her parents, Guy Junior and Barbara Jean Rigney Felts; brother, Jr. Ray Felts; and nephew, Jeremy Breedwell.

Survivors include her son, Marvin Powers and daughter-in-law, Demi Watkins; siblings, Cathy Breedwell...

Sep 23, 2025

Patricia Darlene Montgomery Dalton, 79 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke.  Mrs. Dalton was born in Pulaski, Virginia on October 23, 1945.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayburn O'dell Dalton; father, Dewey Morris Montgomery; daughter, Teresa Thompson-Bond; and brother, Gerald Montgomery.

Survivors include her children,...

Sep 21, 2025

William Jerry Pendleton September 10, 1939 – September 21, 2025 Ararat, Virginia

William Jerry Pendleton, a devoted husband, beloved father, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, and lifelong servant through music and ministry, passed away at the age of 86.

Born on September 10, 1939, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, Jerry was the son of the...

Sep 20, 2025

Kathleen Amy Gibson, 76 of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at her home.  Kathleen was born in Malone, NY on October 11, 1948.  She was preceded in death by her father, Herman Gibson; mother, Dolores Estes Hutchinson; daughter, Dena Shadwick; siblings, David Gibson, Darrel Gibson, and Doreen Cray; nephew, David, and niece Rachael.

Ms....

Sep 16, 2025

Kenneth Lee Williams, 56 of Woodlawn, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Williams was born in Wilmington, Delaware on February 15, 1969.

Survivors include his wife, Connie May Williams; children, Savannah Parker (Ian Boutin), Kenneth Williams, Jr., and Nicolas Williams; parents, Karen Louise and Raymond K. Williams; step-children, Kayla Moody (Thomas), Jason...

Sep 12, 2025

Emma Christine Tippett Marshall, a woman known for her vivacious spirit and witty sense of humor, passed away on September 12, 2025, in Grayson County, Virginia. Born on October 28, 1945, in St. Mary's County, Maryland, Emma lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a passion for music and dance.

She had a remarkable gift for...

Sep 12, 2025

Michael Ray Miller 67 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2025 at Hillsville Health and Rehab. He was preceded in death by his father, John Miller; grandson Dylan Whitaker; sister, Norma Jean Cochran.

Survivors include his wife, Janett Miller; daughters and sons-in-law, Jennifer and David Whitaker, and Joan Michelle and Chris Cody; mother, Norma...

Sep 11, 2025

Perry "Doug" Sutphin, 74, of Keyport passed away peacefully, at home on Thursday, September 11, 2025.  Perry was born on May 27, 1951, in Laurel Fork, Virginia, where he spent his younger years. He moved to Keyport, New Jersey where he graduated from Keyport High School in 1969. While living in Keyport, he met the love of his life,...

Sep 11, 2025

Rosa Rebecca Felts, 97 of Hillsville, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Hillsville Health and Rehab.  Mrs. Felts was born in Wythe County, Virginia to the late Norman Lester and Vadie Viola Harmon Burnett.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sons, Zach Stephens and Jan Stephens; brothers, Clyde Burnett, Kincey Burnett...

Sep 9, 2025

H. Stuart Shockley Jr died September 9, 2025 at home in Meadows of Dan, VA. Stuart was born October 10, 1964 in Delaware and raised in Hillsville by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie and Collean Reece Terry. He was a 1983 graduate of Carroll County High School.

He was preceded in death by his mother Collean...

Sep 8, 2025

William Norman "Bill" Smyer, Ph. D., 79, of Fancy Gap, Virginia, died September 8, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. Smyer and Gay Ellis Smyer, and sister Carole Smyer Jones. He is survived by his brother, Richard F. (Sissy) Smyer of Seguin, Texas; brother-in-law J. William Jones of Foley, Alabama;...

Sep 2, 2025

Cherly Ann Throckmorton, 68 of Arat, NC, passed away on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 at Mountain Valley – Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Throckmorton was born in Compton, CA, to the late Nicholas and Muriel Konoloff. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Throckmorton, and son, Thomas Throckmorton, Sr.

Sep 1, 2025

Donald R. Penawell, 77 years old of Fancy Gap, VA, formerly of Camden, DE, shed his earthly body for one healed in Glory on Monday, September 1, 2025.

Donald was born February 12, 1948 to Wayne and Ruth Penawell in Jacksonville, NC, the oldest of their three children.  In 1967 Don graduated from Dover High School in...

Aug 31, 2025

Ruby Inez McGrady Akers Carrington passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 31, 2025, fulfilling her dream of going to her Heavenly home. Ruby leaves behind a legacy of kindness, care and compassion for all, generosity, and most importantly, unconditional love for her family, friends, and her church where she was a life lifelong member; serving in...

Aug 27, 2025

Helen Marie Moore, 85 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Woltz Hospice Home.  Mrs. Moore was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Leek and Sylvia Marshall Quesenberry.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, Sheridon Marcus Reece and Erbie Edd Moore; and several siblings.

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Aug 25, 2025

Rita Sue Beezy Mabry 70 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll and Christine Jones Larrowe; grandson, Elijah Parker Beezy.

Survivors include her husband, James Mabry; daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Scott Frye; four grandchildren and spouses, Bradley and Brittany Hill, Justin and Abby Hill,...

Aug 25, 2025

Joseph Harry Mina, age 93, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at Hillsville Health and Rehab.  Joseph was a Korean Veteran. He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Connie Mina; his daughter, Concetta Laboy; his son, Joseph S. Mina; his niece, Merrissa Anicito and her son Carson Anicito; his nephew, Michael Anicito; and his brother, Anthony Mina...