Charles Michael McMillan
Apr 25, 2026
Charles Michael (Mike) McMillan born August 17, 1958 also known to his grandchildren as (Papa Chuck) of Roanoke, VA and formerly of Wythe Co., VA passed away on April 25, 2026. Mike was preceded in death by his grandmother Gladys McMillan, mother Janie McMillan and brother Jeffrey McMillan.
Survived by his wife Lee McMillan; mother & father-in-law Joseph and Wanda Nawrocki,...
Samuel "Sam" Elmer Carpenter
Apr 28, 2026
Samuel “Sam” Elmer Carpenter, age 94, of Hiwassee, VA passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026. He was born June 12, 1931 in Wythe County, the son of the late Elmer and Okie Pickett Carpenter. Sam was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Ollie Cormany; his brother, Russell “Russ” Carpenter; and a great-granddaughter, Olivia Claire Bolt.
Survivors include his wife,...
Charlotte Almeda Davis
Apr 26, 2026
Charlotte Almeda Davis, (nee Wall), 82, of Galax, Virginia, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026 at home. She lived in Galax for over 20 years, having relocated back to Virginia after a lifetime in Beaufort, South Carolina.
She was born in Bland County, Virginia on Jan 29th, 1944 to the late Roy R. Wall and Almeda Virginia Wall. Charlotte grew...
Betty Jane Blair
Apr 24, 2026
Betty Jane Melton Blair, 82, of Dublin, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and devotion to family.
Born in Wythe County, Betty was the daughter of the late John Lee Melton and Ruth Ogle Melton. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved parents and her son, Frederick Blair, whom she...
Helen Louise Corvin
Apr 24, 2026
Helen Louise Peake Corvin, age 79, of Max Meadows, VA passed away Friday, April 24, 2026. She was born December 14, 1946 in Wythe County, daughter of the late William Melton Peake and Mary Hardy Peake. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Buford Garfield Corvin.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Leroy and Debra Stone; two...
Thomas Michael "Mike" Aker
Apr 21, 2026
Thomas Michael “Mike” Aker, age 73, of Wytheville, VA (the Piney community) passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was born January 24, 1953 in Wythe County, the son of the late Jack and Margie Dalton Aker. Mike was co-owner of Hobert N. Grubb, Inc.
Survivors include his wife, Rosie Carrico Aker; two daughters, Brook and Mike Folden, Tracy and Chad...
Hansford "Gene" Eugene Arnold
Apr 21, 2026
Hansford Eugene “Gene” Arnold, age 86, of Hillsville, Va, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He was born in Marion, Va on February 2, 1940 to the late Randall Eugene Arnold and Nannie Belle Hawkins Arnold. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Arlys Randall Arnold, and brother Terry Zane Martin. Gene was a US Army Veteran. He...
Deborah Jean Fowler
Apr 18, 2026
Deborah Jean Fowler, age 69, of Max Meadows, VA passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born October 27, 1956, daughter of the late Orvel Junior Fowler and Anna Kathryn Allison Fowler. Deborah was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Theresa Fowler Cox; a special aunt and uncle, Billie and Emory Fulford.
Survivors include her son, Eric Pugh;...
George Graham Williams
Apr 17, 2026
George Graham Williams, 85 years, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 17, 2026 surrounded by his loving family and friends. George was born November 20, 1940 into a Wythe County farming family to the late James Ernest William Sr. and Alberta Jane Dix Williams. He was preceded by his parents, brothers Robert Williams, Lou Williams, Joe Williams, John...
Rhonda Jean Dillow Willette
Apr 15, 2026
Rhonda Jean Dillow Willette, age 69, of Rural Retreat, VA passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bland County, VA on June 7, 1956 to the late Roy Woodson Dillow and Thurleen Pruitt. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Paul Joseph Willette,...
Danny Ray Hibbs, Sr.
Apr 15, 2026
Danny Ray Hibbs, Sr., age 64, of Max Meadows, VA passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was born May 16, 1961 in Wythe County, VA, son of the late Howard Hibbs and Reva Adams Hibbs.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Chrisley Hibbs; his son, Danny Ray and Heather Hibbs; sister, Debra and Ronnie Hall; brother, Lester and Helen Hibbs; three...
Early Eugene Gregory
Apr 15, 2026
Early Eugene Gregory, age 77, of Ivanhoe, VA passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was born November 5, 1948 in Wythe County, son of the late Franklin Brooks Gregory, Sr. and Ella Shinault Gregory. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Coleman Gregory; a sister, Mary Frances Beamon; three brothers, Franklin Brooks Gregory, Jr., Richard “Ricky” Gregory...
Frances Victoria Cline
Apr 14, 2026
Frances Victoria Buck Cline, age 63, of Rural Retreat, Va passed away April 14, 2026. Born in Rockfield, Illinois on December 18, 1962 to the late Kenneth Buck and Ina Shupe Buck. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Eddie Buck and Kenny Buck. She was a nurses aid for over 40 years. She was a member...
Linda Hall Funk
Apr 13, 2026
Linda Hall Funk, 83, of Elkton, MD. formerly of Cripple Creek passed away April 13, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents John H. and Verna Johnson Hall, a brother David Hall, sister Nadean Hoyle and granddaughter Jessica.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years Talmage Funk; their children John, Lisa, twins Lori and Lynn; grandchildren; great...
Charles Edward Lyons
Apr 13, 2026
Charles Edward “Buddy” Lyons, age 84 of Crockett, Va passed away peacefully Monday, April 13, 2026. He was born in Wythe County, Va on February 16, 1942 to the late William Edward Lyons and Mary Elizabeth Litz Lyons. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Elizabeth Delauney Lyons. He was a devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather and...
Bruce Timothy Aker
Apr 12, 2026
Bruce Timothy Aker, age 71, of Wytheville, VA (the Piney community) passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at his residence. He was born August 29, 1954 in Wythe County, son of the late John Bramlett Aker and Mary Bralley Aker.
Survivors include his wife, Susie Aker; two sons, Joshua Bruce Aker and Rachel, Timothy Tyler and Jamey Aker; five grandchildren, Aiden...
Donna Jean Shelton Mullins
Apr 5, 2026
Donna Jean Shelton Mullins, age 60 of Elkin, NC formerly of Bland Co., Va passed away on Sunday April 5, 2026. Born in Dayton, Oh on May 26, 1965. Donna was a sweet, wonderful woman who left us much too soon and will be missed greatly. She was preceded in death by her father Rev. Bruce Shelton and niece Alison...
Harold Mitchell Dunford, Sr.
Apr 5, 2026
Harold Mitchell Dunford, Sr., age 86, of Austinville, VA passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was born February 13, 1940 in Wythe County, son of the late Brown and Maggie Austin Dunford. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nina Martin Dunford and a brother, Ralph Dunford.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Duane and Teresa Dunford, Gerald...
Mildred Katherine Dunford
Apr 3, 2026
Mildred Katherine Kemp Dunford, age 90, of Pulaski, VA passed away Friday, April 3, 2026. She was born November 26, 1935 in Wythe County, daughter of the late James Henry Kemp and Ruth Gordon Kemp. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Wayne Dunford; two sons, Eveard Smith, Jr. and Murphy Smith; grandson, Derrek Harrison; great-grandson, David...
Robert Franklin Doss
Apr 2, 2026
Robert Franklin Doss, age 80, of Dublin VA, the Little Creek community, passed away at his home Thursday, April 2, 2026 surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born March 7, 1946 in Ivanhoe, VA. It was Robert’s wish that there be no funeral services. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, VA is serving the Doss family.