Gary Randall Tate
Aug 10, 2026
Gary Randall Tate "Randy", 69, of Wythe County passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2026 at his home in Popular Camp, VA. He is now united with his Momma and Daddy in heaven, likely flat footing to the music of George Jones.
Randy was born April 16,1957 in Wytheville, VA, to the late David Lee "Red" and Ruby Tate. He...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Lee Hines
Aug 6, 2026
Jeffrey Lee “Jeff” Hines, 67, of Wythe County, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Born February 2, 1959, he was the son of the late James E. Hines Sr. and Hazel Mae Carpenter Hines.
Jeff was a devoted father, Pawpaw, brother, uncle, neighbor, and friend. He was known for his big heart, generosity, and sense of humor. He...
Jane Cleo Pauley
Aug 6, 2026
Jane Cleo Pauley, age 82, of Austinville, VA passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026. She was born October 10, 1943 in Wythe County, daughter of the late James Addison Pauley and Myrtle Davis Austin. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Myrtle “Lib” Arnold and Helen Hawks; four brothers, Clyde “Buck” Pauley, Roger Lee Pauley, Jewell “Tuty”...
Ricky Dale Scott
Aug 6, 2026
Ricky Dale Scott, age 48 of Max Meadows, VA passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026. He was born May 15, 1978 in Wythe County, Virginia.
Survivors include his mother, Louise Wright of Max Meadows; his father, David Scott of Myrtle Beach, SC; two sisters, Sharon Shupe of Wytheville and Regina Moore of Max Meadows; a brother, Michael Scott and a host...
Robert Michael Davis
Aug 3, 2026
Robert (Rob) Michael Davis, 70, of Max Meadows, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 3. He was born on March 22, 1956, in Wytheville and grew up in Williamsburg.
Rob was a beloved community member and always willing to lend a helping hand. His greatest professional passion was cutting meat. Rob worked in the grocery business for more than forty-five years,...
Austin James Reynolds
Aug 3, 2026
Austin James Reynolds was born July 10, 2005 in Denver, Colorado. He left us too soon, on August 3, 2026 in Wythe County, Virginia.
Beloved son of Stephen and Katrina Reynolds, brother to Aaliyah Reynolds Shuler and her husband Jacob Shuler, and Eric Reynolds and his wife Alexis Chandler Reynolds. Austin dearly loved his nephews Ryan Reynolds and Callahan Shuler, and...
Susan Jane Honaker
Aug 2, 2026
Susan Jane Bevier Honaker, age 70, of Austinville, VA passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026. She was born July 18, 1956 in Elenville, New York, daughter of the late Floyd and Ruth Bevier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Honaker, her brother, Billy Bevier and sister, Mary Morgan.
Survivors include two daughters, Kim...
Edward Lee Gravely
Aug 2, 2026
Edward Lee Gravely, 95, of Max Meadows Va passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. He was born in Wythe County, VA on June 28, 1931 to the late James Anderson Gravely and Mary Elizabeth Jones Gravely. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Katherine Gravely, his son Edward Nathan Gravely, his three grandsons Christopher Sparks, Bill Eversole,...
Shirley Gaye Matney Caudill
Jul 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Shirley Matney Caudill
April 7, 1945 – July 30, 2026
With profound sadness and endless love, we celebrate the life of Shirley Matney Caudill, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, nurse, and friend. Throughout her life, Shirley was known for her compassion, generosity, and unwavering dedication to caring for others.
For 35 years, Shirley faithfully served at Wythe County...
Douglas Randolph Hilton
Jul 30, 2026
Douglas Randolph Hilton, 87 of Rural Retreat, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his home on July 30, 2026.
Randolph was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Fay Hilton; his son Darren Hilton; his parents Ralph and Miriam Hilton; and his brothers, David Hilton and Paul Hilton.
A proud Vietnam-era veteran, Randolph honorably served his country in the United States Navy...
Dorothy Fay Aker
Jul 30, 2026
Dorothy Fay Farris Aker, age 87, of Max Meadows, VA passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026. She was born February 19, 1939 in Carroll County, daughter of the late Walter and Josephine Viars Farris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, David Manuel, Sr. and her second husband, Roy Aker; three sisters, Bat...
Mary Lou Cook Workman
Jul 30, 2026
Mary Lou Cook Workman, 85, of Sylvester, WV, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Known for her contagious smile and warmth, she brought joy to everyone around her.
Born on January 21, 1941, in Dorothy, WV, she was the cherished daughter of the late John and Leah Stover Cook.
Mary Lou was preceded in death...
Betty Sue Mabe
Jul 27, 2026
Betty Sue Cline Mabe, age 86, of Wytheville, VA passed away Monday, July 27, 2026. She was born September 2, 1939 in Wythe County, daughter of the late Brinkley Gordon Cline and Rachel Alma Reynolds Cline. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Nancy Lee Umberger and her brother, Bobby Gordon Cline. Survivors include two sons, Shayne...
Linda Darlene Dix
Jul 18, 2026
Linda Darlene Harris Dix, age 73, of Wytheville, VA passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026. She was born December 27, 1952 in Buena Vista, VA, daughter of the late Charles and Lula McCormick Harris.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Dix, of the home; tow step-daughters, Tena and Michael Suthers of Charlotte, NC and Michelle and Donald Nelson of Grahams Forge, VA;...
Susan Dianne Lawson
Jul 17, 2026
Susan “Dianne” Lawson (Nanny), age 82, of Austinville, VA passed away peacefully Friday, July 17, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Mahlon and Kathleen Patterson. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Judy McPeak and Peggy Cockerham and a brother, Dickie Patterson.
Survivors include her children, Mary Glisan, Susan and Dean Holston,...
Raymond Ellis Matney
Jul 14, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Ellis Matney, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, public servant, and friend, whose life was defined by service, dedication, and love for his family and community.
Raymond was born on December 6, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Ralph and Anne Matney. He was preceded in death...
Mariann Jean Reedy
Jul 14, 2026
Mariann Jean Kegley Reedy, age 64, of Rural Retreat, VA passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026. She was born November 18, 1961 in Smyth County, daughter of the late James and Bonnie Denman Kegley.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany Reedy Hall and Arin Hall; brother, Eddie Kegley; grandson, Sullivan Hall; special friend and cousin, Babette Routh.
There will be no...
Leonard "Bo" Foster Heldreth
Jul 13, 2026
Leonard Foster Heldreth, age 54, of Rural Retreat passed away July 13, 2026. He was born on Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina on January 1, 1972, to the late Douglas Wayne Heldreth and Eva Catron Heldreth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nephew Kevin Hagee.
Leonard was a man of immense talent, warmth, and...
Marilene Elizabeth Burrell
Jul 13, 2026
Marilene Elizabeth Splawn Burrell, age 86, of Wytheville, VA passed away Monday, July 13, 2026. She was born April 30, 1940 in Asheville, NC, daughter of the late Howard and Ethel Coleman Splawn. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ronald Eugene Burrell, Sr., two daughters, Rhonda Thompson and Deanna Burrell and a sister, Patricia Coleson.
Survivors include...
Brian George Prescott
Jul 10, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Brian George Prescott at the age of 59.
Brian was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joanna; his paternal grandparents, Leonard and Winonah Prescott; and his maternal grandparents, William Smith and Shirley Citron.
Brian will be remembered for his quick wit, wacky sense of humor, and willingness to help...