Joshua Criner Obituary Announcement: Joshua Criner, a man from Carroll County who was reported missing, has been discovered deceased. Loved ones and acquaintances express their grief.

 CARROLL COUNTY, Va. — Authorities have announced that Joshua Criner, who had been reported as missing in Carroll County, has been discovered deceased, as per the Virginia State Police. The details surrounding the cause of his death have not yet been disclosed.

Criner was last observed on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Meltons Run Apartments located in Galax. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office described him as a white male standing 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, with brown eyes and a shaved head.

The sheriff’s office had been conducting an extensive search for Joshua and encouraged anyone possessing information about his location to step forward. Law enforcement is still examining the details related to his death.

The community of Carroll County is in mourning over the loss of Joshua, extending their thoughts and prayers to his family and those close to him during this challenging period.

The death of Joshua Criner serves as a heartbreaking reminder of how delicate life can be. He will be remembered fondly by those who had the privilege to know and love him.