Amy Ruth Stoneman, 28, passed away Monday January 12, 2009 at her home as the result of a house fire. Amy, along with her daughter Deanna Lafferty and Larry Lafferty II perished in the fire. Amy was born June 25, 1980 in Galax, Virginia to Ella Ruth Stamper and William Robert Stoneman.

She is survived by her daughter Brittany Angel Stoneman of Galax; mother Ella Ruth Stoneman of Galax; father William Robert Stoneman of Mt. Airy, NC; three sisters Lisa Sue Tate, Ashley Marie Stoneman, Cassandra Sue Yelton all of Galax. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock. The funeral service will be held Saturday January 17, 2009 at 1:00 PM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Rev. Myron Dalton and Pastor Craig Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the Piney Creek Church Cemetery, Alleghany County, North Carolina.