Burlie Cecil Newman age 86 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, February 23, 2009 in Alleghany Memorial Hospital. Mr. Newman was born in Carroll County, Va. on April 29, 1922 to Luther Preston & Ellen Slusher Newman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Ella Jennings Newman. He is survived by his son & daughter-in-law Preston & Jeanette Newman of Galax, Va.; grandchildren Jason Petty, Michael Newman & Angela George; five great-grandchildren and two nieces. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 2:00 pm in Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Rev. Randy Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Gladeville Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday one hour prior the funeral service at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.