George Valdez
Apr 23, 2026
Former city councilman and business owner, George Valdez, age 83, of Galax, Virginia, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was in great health at the time of his death. George contracted pneumonia which developed into sepsis and quickly took his life. All who knew him were shocked that this could happen to someone as healthy...
Sammy Dwight Roberts
Apr 18, 2026
THIS IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE ROBERTS FAMILY.
Sammy Dwight Roberts passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Sam was born on November 20,1946, in Sparta, NC. He attended Alleghany High School and pursued a career in manufacturing. Sam enjoyed golf, gardening and working on home projects.
In addition to his parents, Kermit and Rosetta Roberts, he was preceded...
Richard Herman Carr
May 6, 2026
Richard Herman Carr age 71 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Richard was born on May 16, 1954 in Roanoke, Virginia to Harless Herman and Edith Elizabeth Vest Carr.
He is survived by his wife Patricia Pike Carr of Galax, Virginia; children and spouses Stephen Richard Carr of Galax, Virginia; Lauren Whitley and...
Vada Lineberry Martin
May 1, 2026
Vada Lineberry Martin February 19,1932 til May 01, 2026
Vada was born in Carroll County, Va to George Clarence Linberry and Syrena Burnett Lineberry. Vada married William Otto Martin on June 21, 1957. Vada worked at Dupont in Martinsville, VA, Supervisor for Wonderknit, and Sands Vending in Mt. Airy, NC.
Vada loved her family and children beyond words, including the many aunts,...
Robert "Jack" Virgil Huff
May 1, 2026
Robert Virgil Huff, known as Jack Huff, age 88, of Knoxville, Tennessee and formerly of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday May 1, 2026 in the Tennova North Medical Center in Powell, Tennessee.
Mr. Huff was born on September 13, 1937 in Grayson County, Virginia to Troy C. and Arlie King Huff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Linda Lou Dixon
May 1, 2026
Linda Lou Dixon age 71 of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at her home.
Linda was born in Maryland on August 8, 1954 to Junior Foy and Beulah Bourne Isom -Godsey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by John Wayne Dixon husband of 45 years; siblings Betty: Tammy; Ronnie and Jerry Wayne.
She is survived...
Joseph William Jones
May 1, 2026
Joseph William Jones, born May 25, 1949, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 1st.
He lived a long and unique life shaped by profound developmental challenges, having been diagnosed at an early age with a condition that left him with the understanding of a young child throughout his life. While his world was simpler than most, it was...
Donna Kay Sumner
May 1, 2026
Donna Kay Sumner age 73 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at her home.
Donna was born on December 15, 1952 in Galax, Virginia to Andrew Gates and Gracie Beatrice Lineberry Mabe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers Larry Mabe and Gary Mabe. She is survived by her husband Jesse Lee...
Kathleen Marie Doeringer Gross
Apr 30, 2026
Kathleen Gross, 74, of Galax, Virginia passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026. She is loved by her two children: Stephanie (Chris) Bauer and Matthew Gross. Kathy leaves behind two sisters and a brother: Laurie Kroft, Norbert (Carol) Doeringer, and Kimberly (Phil) Begany. Kathy is a proud Mawmaw of Dustin (Brandi) Gross, Alisa Gross, Jimmy Gross, Nathen Gross, Savannah Kinder,...
Barbara Anne Fowler Price
Apr 24, 2026
Barbara Anne Fowler Price, a beloved wife, sister, and aunt passed peacefully at her home on April 24, 2026, at the age of 78. She was born on April 7, 1948, in Concord, North Carolina.
Barbara was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Fowler and Betty Lousie Morgan Fowler.
In 1973, Barbara married the love of her life, Walter Scott Price....
Mary Elizabeth (Libby) Joines
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...
Klyce Sayers
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...
Thomas (T.F.) Franklin Rutherford
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)...
Jefferson William Morris
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...
Debra Darlene Davis
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,...
Terry Lee Warf
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;...
Johnny Lee Payne
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...
James Robert Hensdell
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...
Mildred Williams Wilson
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;...
Timothy Warren Marshall
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...
