Winona Bernice Miller
Sep 10, 2026
Winona Bernice Johnson Miller age 64 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026 at her home.
Winona was born on September 17, 1961 to Walter Hix and Doris Faye Taylor Johnson.
She is survived by her husband Douglas Darrell Miller of Galax, Virginia; two daughters and sons-in-law Chenoa and Shawn Montgomery of Fancy Gap, Virginia; Lindsay and Ryan Oliver of...
Denise Darlene Hayball
Sep 4, 2026
Denise Darlene Hayball age 74 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, September 4, 2026 in the Forsyth Medical Center.
Denise was born in Jackson, Michigan on April 13, 1952 to Eugene and Wodena Hashley Carter.
She is survived by her husband Steven W. Hayball of Galax, Virginia; sons and daughters-in-law Gerald C. and Sandra J. Hayball; Kenneth S. and Lori Hayball; sister...
Talmadge "Scottie" Jones
Aug 31, 2026
Talmadge Scottie Jones known as Scottie Jones age 64 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday, August 31, 2026 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Scottie was born on June 9, 1962 in Grayson County, Virginia to Estill and Mary Ruth Akers Jones.
He is survived by his brother David Jones of Fries, Virginia; several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Friday...
Rose Joan Bauguess Osborne
Aug 30, 2026
Rose Joan Bauguess Osborne age 92 of Fries, Virginia passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Osborne was born on May 20, 1934 in Maryland to Glen W. and Rosa J. Kilby Bauguess. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Osborne, Jr. and nine siblings.
She is survived...
Roger Carpenter
Aug 24, 2026
Roger Gilmer Carpenter, age 78, of Galax, Virginia, passed away Monday August 24, 2026, doing what he loved most: playing golf.
Roger was born in Pulaski, Virginia, on December 23, 1947, to Gilmer Wilson and Amanda Primm Carpenter. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Jean Carpenter Jett, and a close lifelong friend from the...
James Allan Jennings
Aug 23, 2026
James Allan Jennings age 72 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026 at his home.
James was born on April 25, 1954 in Galax, Virginia to James Ervin and Josie “Betty” Leonard Jennings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Dennis Jennings.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Heather Hill and Jason...
Ninnan Pack Martin
Aug 15, 2026
Ninnan (Mae) Pack Martin passed away Saturday, August 15 after 93 years of a life well lived. She was born in Mount Airy, NC on March 21, 1933 to Quillie Armston and Oma Etta Bowman Pack. Survivors include her son David (Newbern, VA) and daughter Kelli Mowbray and her husband Rick (Roanoke, VA), and many loving nieces and nephews.
In addition...
Gary Wayne Poole
Aug 13, 2026
The following is a courtesy announcement by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home:
Gary Wayne Poole, a resident of Eufaula, Alabama, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Crowne Health Care in Eufaula. He was 78 years old.
Per his wishes there will be no public services held.
Born on January 6, 1948, in Austinville, Virginia, Gary was the son of the late Clayton Lataine and...
Vera Kaye Ross Dickens
Aug 10, 2026
Vera Kaye Ross Dickens, 85, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026. She was born on October 3, 1940, in Grayson County, Virginia, to the late Anderson Lewis Ross and Viola Osborne Ross.
Vera was a loving wife, mother, aunt, and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Dickens, with whom she shared many wonderful years of love...
Billie Ruth Taylor
Aug 7, 2026
Billie Ruth Taylor, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Twin County Regional Hospital while in Hospice Care. She was born August 13, 1937 in Grayson County, Virginia to Bayard Early Anders and Emma Caudill Anders.
She is survived by her daughter, Sonia Taylor Truitt; her sons and their wives, Charles M....
Julian Duane Pierce
Aug 6, 2026
Julian Duane Pierce, 61, of Fries passed on August 6, 2026. He was born on August 21,1964 in Galax, VA.
Julian is preceded in death by his loving wife, Wendy Sisk Pierce; mother, Carolyn Ann Pierce; brother, Ronald Dean Pierce; nephew, Jason Neal Pierce.
Julian was a loving and devoted man who treasured the people in his life. He will be remembered...
Amy Nicole Dalton Lester
Aug 6, 2026
Amy Nicole Dalton Lester age 51 of Fries, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at her home.
Amy was born on August 12, 1974 in Galax, Virginia to Calvin Lewis and Linda Arnold Vaughn. She was preceded in death by her father Calvin Vaughn and her sister Pamela Vaughn.
In addition to her mother, Linda Arnold Vaughn of Galax, Virginia, she...
Pauline Boyer
Aug 6, 2026
The following is a courtesy announcement by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home:
Pauline Williams Boyer, age 98 of Dublin passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at the Lewis-Gale Hospital – Pulaski. Born August 29, 1927 in Fries, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late George & Pearl Shupe Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband Luther Fredrick Boyer; daughter...
Lizzie Jane Newman
Aug 2, 2026
Lizzie Jane Newman known as Jane Newman age 96 of Fries, Virginia passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Newman was born in Cripple Creek, Virginia on March 4, 1930 to Calvin and Ollie Rosenbaum Wampler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Wilson Newman and son...
Joseph Wayne Bond
Aug 2, 2026
Joseph Wayne Bond age 85 of Fries, Virginia passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Mr. Bond was born in Carroll County, Virginia on November 28, 1940 to William and Ida Bertie Hill Bond. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Alvin Bond.
He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law...
Kenneth "Kenny" Blackburn
Aug 2, 2026
Kenneth "Kenny" Blackburn, age 59, of Rugby, Virginia, passed away on August 02nd, at Galax Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Kenny was born on August 21, 1966, in Sparta, North Carolina, Kenny was the son of the late William Blackburn and Louise Blackburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Geneva McMeans, and his brother, Andy...
Richard Wayne Redd
Aug 1, 2026
Richard Wayne Redd, age 67 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Richard was born in Galax, Virginia on February 20, 1959, to Clifford Wayne and Betty Joe Burnett Redd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife Linda Ann Bunn Redd and son Jason Redd.
He is survived by...
Inez Goodson Hawks
Jul 28, 2026
Inez Goodson Hawks, age 100, of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Hawks was born on November 14, 1925 in Carroll County, Virginia to Morgan Thomas and Minnie Galyean Goodson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Boyd Hawks; son Joe Boyd Hawks; brother Ivan Goodson;...
Bobby Dwayne Byrd
Jul 26, 2026
Bobby Dwayne Byrd age 79 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at his home.
Bobby was born in Carroll County, Virginia on November 17, 1946 to Oscar R. and Gladys Ellen Farmer Byrd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Pauline Patton; brother and sister-in-law Raymond Byrd Sr. and Linda; father-in-law and...
Ronald Kyle Poe
Jul 26, 2026
Ronald Kyle Poe, age 77, of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, July 26th at his home.
Ronald was born on June 15, 1949 in Pulaski, Virginia. In addition to his father, George Kyle Poe, he was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him Sam and Bertie Poe.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Poe of Galax, Virginia; son and...
