Robert Allen Roark, age 54, of Galax, Va., died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. He was born May 28, 1955 to the late Garland Willis and Dorothy Marie Barbour Roark in Danville, Va.

He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, G.W. and Brenda Roark of Sparta; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Marciano Martinez of Crumpler, Darlene and George Lira of Morgantown and Lisa and Antonio Gonzalez of Laurel Springs; two special friends, Donna Sumner and Rosetta Edwards, both of Galax; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was conducted Friday, March 12 at Twin County Funerals Sanctuary in Galax. Pastor Doug Combs and Evangelist David Baumgardner officiated.

Arnold Russell Mitchell, age 81, of Cleveland and formerly of Alleghany County, our beloved husband, dad, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with his Savior on Friday, March 12, 2010. You are now home where you so yearned to go. He loved his family and enjoyed the times when they all were together. He loved spending time in the mountains, which was only Alleghany County where he was born and raised. His love for enjoyment was camping, bluegrass music and spending time with friends talking about the old times. He was the son of the late Elmer and Leora Tilley Mitchell.

He is survived by his great love of 61 years, his wife, Opal M. Mitchell of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Corinda M. and Stanley Weatherman, Lynelle Mitchell and Phillip Foster and Twana M. and Toney Campbell, all of Statesville; six grandchildren, Lyndy Davidson, Ronna Jo Stroud, Sha Weatherman, the Rev. Corey Mitchell, Drake Campbell and Tanner Campbell; five great-grandchildren, Adam Davidson, Ashton Davidson, Andrew Davidson, Hayden Stroud and Hudson Stroud; one sister and brother-in-law, Racene and John D. Hatcher of High Point; one brother and sister-in-law, Wayborn and Jean Mitchell of Shelby; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 15 at Shiloh United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.
Grandview Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Dallas Allen Cooper, age 38, of Ennice, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Allen Cooper.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Teddie M. and Cecil Privett of Troutdale, Va.; one daughter, Crystal Ann Cooper of Marion, Va.; one son, Dustin Allen Cooper of Galax, Va.; one sister, Jessie Annette Cooper of Piney Creek; two nieces; and one nephew.

A graveside service was conducted Saturday, March 13 at Sparta cemetery.
Grandview Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Infant Hannah Dawn Billings, died Wednesday, March 2, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Larry Billings of Ennice.

She is survived by her parents, Elvis and Christy Billings of Ennice; one sister, Chloe Billings of the home; her maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Deborah and Clifford Bourne of Ennice; her maternal grandfather, Michael Ray Baker of Independence, Va.; her paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Cathy and Bill McLean of Wilkesboro; and her great-grandmothers, Alma Ruth Carpenter of Ennice and Marie Hodge and Barbara Billings, both of Sparta.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family at 11493, Glade Valley Road, Ennice, NC 28623 to help with medical expenses.

Gilbert Bare, age 76, of Sparta, died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. He was the son of the late Dola and Bessie Dillard Bare. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Rayburn Bare; a grandson; a granddaughter; a sister, Raye Rector; and a brother, Hobert Bare.

He is survived by his wife, Mae S. Bare of the home; one daughter, Nita Bare of Sparta; six sons and five daughters-in-law, Wayne and Darlene Bare of Ennice, Johnny and Sherry Bare of Galax, Va., Richard and Jamie Bare, Junior Bare, Robert and Kathy Bare and Michael and Jennifer Bare, all of Sparta; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Otis and Betty Bare and Larry and Linda Bare, all of Sparta and Jerry and Geneva Bare of Glade Valley; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 13 at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Moxley cemetery in Sparta.