Ilene Church, age 95 of Ennice, NC; passed away Sunday, April 12th, 2026 at The Landings of Chestnut Grove in Sparta, NC. Ilene was born July 27, 1930 in Alleghany County to the late John and Ida Dickens Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death three sisters: Cecil Church, Ruth Walker, and Gladys Parks. Ilene was survived by two nieces, Sheila Carico of Galax, VA, Sandra Walker of Ennice; two great nephews: Josh Carico of Ennice, T.J. Carico (Caitlin) of Granite ...

Amy Jean Blevins, age 42 of Sparta; passed away Friday, April 10th, 2026 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. Amy was born September 26th, 1983 in Alleghany County to Paula Wheatley Blevins and the late Michael Stewart "Nave" Blevins. Amy was a member of New Covenant Church, she loved collecting rocks of all kinds, she loved her bling jewelry and giving much love to everyone with hugs and kisses. Surviving is her mother and best friend, Paula Blevins of the home; uncles ...

Carole (June) Tomkins Medley, age 80 of Sparta; passed away Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC. June was born December 31, 1945 in Alleghany County, NC to the late Porter Reed and Thelma Carico Tompkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Maxine Carter; brothers-in-law, Larry Carter and Lonnie Rose. June was a member of Savannah Church. She loved Square Dancing, flowers of any kind, Sudoku puzzles and ...

COURTESY OBIT   Randall “Randy” Gwynn Caudill passed peacefully on March 31st, 2026, at 11:15pm at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, after an almost 3 ½ year journey with lung cancer.   He is survived by his loving wife, Gale Hill Caudill, his daughter Kimberly Caudill Weddle, and his son-in-law, Travis Allen Weddle. Randy was the son of E.S. Caudill and Helen Jennings Caudill, who both preceded him in death.    He was a devout husband, ...

Kenneth "Pop" Howard Mount, Sr. age 83, of the Turkey Knob community in Sparta; passed away Thursday, March 26th, 2026 at his residence. Kenneth was born November 30th, 1942 in Allentown, NJ to the late Howard Mount, Jr. and Mary Guse Mount. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jeannette Edith Camp Mount. Survivors include his wife Dale Mount of the home; three children: Twyla Kennedy and husband Arnold of Sparta, Kimberly Reeves and husband ...

`````COURTESY OBITUARY````` Barbara Ann Norton Weigand, 68, of Cairo passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2025 at Archbold Memorial Hospital. Born July 10, 1958 in Camilla, she was the daughter of the late Doug Norton and  Mary Frances Norton. She is survived by her daughters, Katie Weigand (Joshua Edwards), Christal Bintliff (Andrew) and Garalee Weldon (Jamie), 13 gradnchildren and 16 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, sisters, Sue Beasley (Jeff), Kathy English (Pat), ...

Charlotte Lorraine Diehl Alford, age 55 of Hampstead, NC; passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 23rd, 2026. Charlotte was born August 16th, 1970 in Baltimore, MD to the late Charles "Charlie" Gilbert Diehl and Marcella Ann Hodge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved "Granny Hodge", Virginia Lorraine Billings Hodge. Survivors include her loving husband of 34 years, Fang Alford of the home; a ...

Robert (Bobby) Dale Truitt, age 65 of Christiansburg, VA; passed away Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 at his residence. Bobby was born August 13, 1960 in Galax, VA to the late Howard Lee and Ruby Hall Truitt. Bobby grew up on the family farm in Baywood, VA where he loved the animals, especially his dogs. He enjoyed watching and rooting for the North Carolina Tarheel Basketball team, the Pittsburgh Penguin Hockey team, and the Penn State Football team. Survivors include two sisters: Patricia T. ...

Amanda Simons Lynn, age 41 of Asheville, NC and formerly of Piney Creek, NC; passed away Friday, March 20th, 2026 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. Amanda was born October 14th, 1984 in Alleghany County to Junior and Susan Trivett Simons. Survivors include her husband, Dorian Lynn, Jr. of the home; two children: Kitana and Sai Lynn of the home; her parents, Junior and Susan Simons of Piney Creek; a brother, James W. Simons and wife Diane of Laurel Springs; two special nephews: Derek ...

*** COURTESY OBITUARY FROM BOONE FAMILY FUNERAL HOME*** Mary “Elaine” Triplett Miller, age 80, of Laurel Springs went to be with our heavenly father on March 18, 2026 at Hugh Chatham Health, Elkin, NC. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 11am at Mt. Carmel Covenant Brethren Church on Hwy 221 in Scottsville with Rev. Tom Miller and Pastor Dale Baugus officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends ...