Obituaries

Dec 6, 2025

James Ernest Martin, 75 of Dugspur, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Martin was born in Carroll County, Virginia on June 10, 1950 to the late Ernest Walker and Mellie Luvenia Goad Martin.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Daphne Susan Strickland Martin.

Dec 5, 2025

Catherine "Kitty" Gloria Coudoures, 94 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at her home.  Mrs. Coudoures was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Vincent and Anna M. Pfeiffer Abrigonde.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, George Thomas Coudoures and a daughter, Katina Coudoures.

Survivors...

Nov 29, 2025

Jimmy Leff Testerman, 83 of Independence, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Hillsville Rehabilitation and Rehab.  Jimmy was born in Grayson County on November 25, 1943.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary W. Dalton Testerman; parents, Rush and Polly Testerman; brothers, Sam Testerman (Myrtis) and Clinton Testerman (Helen); granddaughter, Zenna Nicole Dalton; and niece,...

Nov 28, 2025

Nelda Juanita Stone, 89 of Austinville, passed away peacefully at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, N.C. on November 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born August 4, 1936 to Harrison Currell and Louise Bays Myers.  She is survived by her children, Jeanne (Olen) Gallimore, Ed (Diane) Stone, David (Leona) Stone, Brenda (Danny) Beasley, and Dennis (Norma)...

Nov 27, 2025

'Well done my child. Welcome home." We are sure were the words spoken to S GBolt in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025 as he entered heavens portals for his eternal rest after many years of struggling with chronic health issues.

S. G. was born April 12, 1934 to parents Theodore L. and...

Nov 26, 2025

Gary Steven Surratt, 75 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Skyline Nursing and Rehab in Floyd, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Sylvian and Margie White Surratt; wife, Donna Alderman Surratt; brother, Dane Surratt; beloved dog, Jasper.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Melody Surratt; children and...

Nov 24, 2025

Freida Adams Edwards, 74 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at her daughter's home.  Mrs. Edwards was born in Hillsville, Virginia to the late Vaughan C. and Irene Snow Adams.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Edwards; son, Jeffery Tobler; brother, Ronald Adams; and sister, Linda...

Nov 22, 2025

James Randel Clontz, 73 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Hillsville Health and Rehab.  Mr. Clontz was born in Carroll County to the late Willie James and Eloise Caviness Clontz.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Warren Ray "Babydoll" Clontz; paternal grandparents, Ed and Vina Clontz; and...

Nov 19, 2025

Cora Mae Bowman, 80 of Woodlawn, went to be her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Hillsville Health and Rehab Center in Hillsville, Virginia.  She was born June 18, 1945 to Clell and Goldie Harmon of Woodlawn. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Elder Edward Bowman...

Nov 18, 2025

Betty Lou Gallimore Quesinberry, 82, of Dugspur, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, surrounded by her family. Betty touched countless lives with her kindness, empathy and compassion towards others.

Born on December 7, 1942, in Dugspur, Virginia, Betty was the second of five children of Glenn and Tina Gallimore. She graduated from the Martin Memorial...

Nov 16, 2025

Ruby Pauline Horton Semones, born August 19, 1930, passed away on November 16, 2025, leaving behind a lifetime of love, loyalty, and quiet devotion that touched everyone who knew her. Ruby lived 95 long, generous years, and she spent them giving more than she ever asked for in return.

Ruby married the love of her life, Norman...

Nov 16, 2025

Lerty Junior "L.J."  Terry, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Heritage Hall Laurel Meadows.  L.J. was born in Laurel Fork, Virginia to the late Lerty Jackson and Orpha Webb Terry.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Jean Terry; and sisters, Vivian Bowman, Mabel Webb, and Lola Mae Joyce....

Nov 15, 2025

Concetta "Connie" Anicito Mina, 84 of Hillsville, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Hillsville Health and Rehab.  Mrs. Mina was born in Newark, New Jersey to the late Angelo and Antoinette Anicito.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Harry Mina.

Survivors include her children, Joseph S....

Nov 14, 2025

Joe Howard Bunn of Fancy Gap, VA passed away Friday November 14, 2025 at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC.  He was born in Fancy Gap, VA on October 26, 1942, to the late Rufus and Rita Bunn.

Joe was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He could always be counted...

Nov 13, 2025

James Houston Armentrout, 90 of Woodlawn passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Jeanette Armentrout; parents, William C. and Grace Burns Armentrout; brother, Billy Armentrout; sister, Loreda All.

Survivors include his children and spouses, Gregory and Carolyn Armentrout, Sandra and...

Nov 13, 2025

Luther Duane Akers, 91 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at his home.  Mr. Akers was born in Max Meadows, Virginia to the late Luther C. and Etta Mae Jones Akers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five children; two grandsons; and several siblings.

Survivors include his wife...

Nov 12, 2025

Carlie Edmond McCraw, 84 of Fancy Gap, passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.  Mr. McCraw was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Ruben Howard and Gracie Clementine Hall McCraw.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Olen McCraw; sisters, Frances Goad...

Nov 12, 2025

Martha Smythers Crowder, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away quietly at home on November 12, 2025, surrounded by family.

Martha's life was centered on family, community, and a steady creative spirit. Born the cherished daughter of Edith Jackson Smythers and Strader H. Smythers, she grew up in a farmhouse in Poplar Camp, Virginia,...

Nov 12, 2025

Karen Reynolds Mabry, 67 of Hillsville, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.  Mrs. Mabry was born in Galax, Virginia to the late Glenn Z. and Louvenia B. Horton Reynolds.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Jeff Reynolds and Terry Reynolds; and her fur babies.

Survivors include her husband of...

Nov 10, 2025

Charles "Jay" Eldridge Grandel, Jr. 65 of Fancy Gap, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Twin County Regional Hospital.  Mr. Grandel was born in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Charles Eldridge and Lillian May Quarles Grandel.

Survivors include his sons, Charles Grandel (Laura) and Ethan Grandel (Courtney); brothers, Bill Chewning (Tabitha) and Christopher Grandel; significant...