Obituaries

Apr 23, 2026

George Valdez, age 83, of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday April 23, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center.

George was born on November 4, 1942 in Tampa, Florida to the late Dennis Valdez Jr. and Ofelia Morales Valdez. He was also preceded in death by his wife Kathryn Faye Lewis Valdez and his siblings Alice Cavaliere, Bill Valdez, Dee Sturgeon, Evelio Valdez,...

Apr 23, 2026

Mary Elizabeth (Libby) Joines age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Mrs. Joines was born in Grayson County, Virginia on October 12, 1942 to Lester and Mable Isom Wooten.

She is survived by her husband Jackie Joines of Galax, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law Mitchell and Ginger Joines of Warrensville, North Carolina; three grandchildren...

Apr 23, 2026

Rebecca Klyce Hampton Sayers, known as Klyce Sayers, passed away Thursday April 23, 2026 after a long, brave, and courageous battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister who lived a quiet life devoted to her family.

Klyce was born in North Carolina on June 30, 1954 to James Hampton and Emma Thornton Hampton Neal.

She is survived...

Apr 22, 2026

Thomas Franklin (T.F.) Rutherford age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his home.

Mr. Rutherford was born in Grayson County, Virginia on March 9, 1934 to Harve and Sallie Winnie Galyean Rutherford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife Jo Ann Rutherford; grandson Barry Rutherford; brothers Harry Rutherford; Rudolph Rutherford (Luella)...

Apr 22, 2026

Jefferson William Morris, age 85, of Galax, Virginia answered his final call on Thursday April 22, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Jeff was born on July 21, 1940 in Galax, Virginia to Ralph and Elsie Todd Morris.

He graduated from Galax High School in 1960 and enlisted in the Army in 1963. In June of 1965, he...

Apr 21, 2026

Debra Darlene Davis, age 69, of Dublin, Virginia passed away Tuesday April 21, 2026 in her home.

Debra was born on March 10, 1957 in Galax, Virginia to James Peyton and Edna Joyce Leonard Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Ronald James Davis.

She is survived by her husband Robert Brian Davis of Dublin,...

Apr 18, 2026

Terry Lee Warf, age 79, of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday April 18, 2026 in Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mr. Warf was born on December 19, 1946 in Grayson County, Virginia to Victor Clyde and Helen Crotts Warf. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Helen Kay Hudson Warf; son Victor Warf; sister Vickie Warf;...

Apr 15, 2026

Johnny Lee Payne age 74 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday April 15, 2026 in the Northern Surry Hospital in Mt. Airy, North Carolina.

Johnny was born on February 18, 1952 in Pulaski, Virginia to Albert and Nora Peak Payne Love.

He is survived by his daughter Heather Walls (Greg Leonard) of Fries, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law JJ and Monica Payne of...

Apr 14, 2026

James Robert Hensdell age 53 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

James was born in Galax, Virginia on June 29, 1972 to James Thomas and Pamela Sue Waller Hensdell Melton. In addition to his father James Hensdell, he was preceded in death by his wife Tina Clontz Hensdell; sister Pamela Roxanne Hensdell...

Apr 14, 2026

Mildred Williams Wilson, age 94, of Galax, Virginia and formerly of Floyd, Viriginia, passed away on Tuesday April 14, 2026 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville.

Mildred was born in Grayson County, near Galax, on July 1, 1931 to the late Claude and Sina Cooley Williams She was also preceded in death by her husband Glenn Wilson; sister Margaret (Peggy) Williams;...

Apr 12, 2026

Timothy Warren Marshall, age 70, passed away on April 12, 2026, at Waddell Nursing Home. 

Born on June 3, 1955, in Fries, Virginia, Timothy was a man who was deeply respected and genuinely loved by all who knew him. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and never hesitated to show kindness to anyone he encountered. He also had...

Apr 7, 2026

Imogene Richardson age 89 of Galax, Virginia, passed away Tuesday April 7, 2026 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Richardson was born on August 23, 1936 in Carroll County Virginia to Romie and Emma Ayers Russell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Zeb Richardson.

She is...

Apr 7, 2026

Glenda Dawn Patton known as Dawn Patton age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Patton was born in Fries, Virginia on November 7, 1936 to Garnett and Shirley Pierce Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harry Lee...

Apr 5, 2026

Betty Hennis Parks

Entered her heavenly home on April 5, 2026

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord - 2 Corinthians 5:8

___________________________________________________________________

Betty Hennis Parks, a woman of steadfast faith, melodic spirit, and fierce devotion to her family, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday.

At the heart of Betty’s life was her enduring love story with her husband,...

Apr 3, 2026

Linda Joan Burnett Isom age 72 of Galax, Virginia went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, April 3 at Forsyth Hospital surrounded by her family.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband Emmet Ray Isom and her parents William Roy Burnett and Lena Faye Shinault Burnett.

She is survived by a daughter,...

Apr 2, 2026

Christie Dawn Corley Steward age 50 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026 in the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Christie was born on April 6, 1975 in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband Austin Dwayne Steward; son Cody Corley and several cousins, aunts and uncles.

Christie lived...

Apr 2, 2026

Faye (Glenda Faye Snow) always preached about Jesus and Heaven and what a joy it would be one day to be in His presence. Early in the morning hours of April 2, 2026 our sweet Faye gained her heavenly wings with family by her side and went to be with Jesus. Faye loved the Lord, her family and friends....

Mar 31, 2026

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...

Mar 30, 2026

Wanda Edwards Ayers, age 72, of Galax􀀕 Virginia, entered into eternal rest on March 30, 2026, at Hillsville Health & Rehabilitation. She was born October 19, 1953, in Carroll County, Virginia, to the late Carl Eugene Edwards and Ida Bell Edwards.

Wanda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was defined by her compassion,...

Mar 29, 2026

Sally Dixon Rakes, 82, of Woodlawn, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Born on March 29, 1944, in Galax, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Hazel Billings Dixon.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Paul Rakes; daughter-in-law Mary...