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Dean Robert Vaughan, Jr.

Dean Robert Vaughan, Jr.

Oct 6, 2026

Dean Robert Vaughan, Jr. age 63 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at this home.

Dean was born in Jacksonville, Florida on September 3, 1963 to Dean Robert Vaughan, Sr. and Minnie Hodge Vaughan.

He is survived by his wife Teresa Anauo of Galax, Virginia; sons and daughter-in-law Brett and Candice Anauo of Hillsville, Virginia; Roger Alley of Galax,...

Michael "Mike" Duane Martin

Michael "Mike" Duane Martin

Oct 4, 2026

Michael “Mike” Duane Martin passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4th, 2026. 

Mike was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved himself. Outside of his family life, he found great joy in spending time at his river lot, where he enjoyed the outdoors and making memories with family and friends. 

He is...

Betty Faye Johnson Blankenship

Betty Faye Johnson Blankenship

Oct 1, 2026

Betty Faye Johnson Blankenship age 85 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026 at her home.

Mrs. Blankenship was born in Welch, West Virginia on March 24, 1941 to Garland Johnson and Eva Lou Cooper Blankenship. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Russell Blankenship; sons Arvil Johnson and James Johnson; grandchild Jesse...

Bettie Jean Sizemore Lineberry

Bettie Jean Sizemore Lineberry

Sep 30, 2026

Bettie Lineberry, 84, of Galax, VA, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026. She was born in Carroll County, Virginia, on April 24, 1942, to the late Sherman and Frances Spurlin Sizemore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William Frank and James Thomas Sizemore, and four sisters: Daisy Gladys Sizemore, Eunice Lee Irene Sizemore,...

Raymond Douglas Howe

Raymond Douglas Howe

Sep 30, 2026

Raymond Douglas Howe age 75 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Mr. Howe was born in Buffalo, New York on April 17, 1951 to Howard and Lucille Altiere Howe.

He is survived by his daughter Rebekah Howe of St. Petersburg, Florida; sister and brother-in-law Lynda and David Beaulieu; brother Randy...

Loura Lee Evans

Loura Lee Evans

Sep 29, 2026

Loura Lee Evans, age 60, of Baywood, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on September 29, 2026, hand in hand with the love of her life, her husband, Jerry.

Loura was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished friend, and beloved Nana to six grandchildren. She and Jerry shared 28 years of marriage, building a life rooted in faith, family, love,...

Muncy Samuel Moss

Muncy Samuel Moss

Sep 29, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Muncy Samuel Moss, 90, a cherished soul whose life touched the hearts of many. Born on March 16, 1936, in the quaint town of Fries, Virginia, Muncy peacefully departed this world on September 29, 2026, at Moses Cone, surrounded by love and comfort.

Muncy was the beloved son of Dolphus...

Rosalind "Robin" Elma Gibson

Rosalind "Robin" Elma Gibson

Sep 29, 2026

Rosalind  “Robin” Gibson age 65 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Robin was born in Orlando, Florida on June 8, 1961. In addition to her parents, Earl and Eleanor, she was preceded in death by husband Lee Gibson and sister Diane Kirby.

Robin lived a life of service to others. In Healthcare,...

Harry Jaunell Bilbrey

Harry Jaunell Bilbrey

Sep 28, 2026

Harry Jaunell Bilbrey age 85 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, September 28, 2026 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mr. Bilbrey was born in Galax, Virginia on February 13, 1941 to Herschel and Joy Sumner Bilbrey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Vaughan Bilbrey.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law...

Ella Ruth Walls

Ella Ruth Walls

Sep 28, 2026

Ella Ruth Walls age 69 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Ella was born in Grayson County, Virginia on October 1, 1956 to Riley Eugene and Verna Mae Snow Frazier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Virgil Walls; sister Eulalee Frazier and brother Joe Frazier.

She is survived by...

Charles Ronald Mullins

Charles Ronald Mullins

Sep 27, 2026

It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Ronald Mullins, who left this world on September 27th, 2026, at the age of 77.

Born in Wise, Virginia, to the late Joseph Brownlow Mullins and Hattie Layne Hamilton Mullins, Charles grew up with a strong sense of responsibility, kindness, and quiet strength that shaped every...

Freddie Wayne Galyean

Freddie Wayne Galyean

Sep 26, 2026

Freddie Wayne Galyean age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026 at his home.

Freddie was born in Grayson County, Virginia on September 9, 1950 to Charles Clifford and Helen Caudle Galyean.

He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law Charles and Kim Galyean of Galax, Virginia; Dereck and Vanessa Galyean of Independence, Virginia; step-mother Mitzi Galyean; sister and...

India (Blanche) Lineberry Woods

India (Blanche) Lineberry Woods

Sep 26, 2026

India (Blanche) Lineberry Woods, age 96, of Mebane, North Carolina and formerly of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Saturday September 26, 2026 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Woods was born in Carroll County, Virginia on March 20, 1930 to Alvis and Amanda Bryant Lineberry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Kathleen Jennings

Kathleen Jennings

Sep 25, 2026

Kathleen Francis Jennings died September 25, 2026, in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, one day after her 97th birthday.

Kathleen lived those 97 years much the way she approached most things: at her own pace, grateful for what she had, and remarkably good at enjoying the moment she was in. She had a quiet faith, an encouraging nature, a wonderful sense of humor,...

Evelyn Akers Carico

Evelyn Akers Carico

Sep 22, 2026

Evelyn Jean Akers Carico age 88 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Carico was born on January 24, 1938 in Carroll County, Virginia to Acy Lee and Mary Mae Bourne Akers.

She is survived by her husband Wayne Edgar Carico; daughter and son-in-law Lorrie Ann and Mark Valentine all of Galax,...

Terry Lynne Gift

Terry Lynne Gift

Sep 19, 2026

On September 19, 2026 God called his angel Terry Lynne Gift home. 

Terry was born on August 17, 1963 in Marion, Virginia to Willis Roger and Opal Bernice Osborne Alley. In addition to her father, Terry was preceded in death by a grandson Phoenix Vaughan.

Terry was one of the most compassionate, loving, and beautiful people ever. Terry was a great mother,...

David Lee Duncan

David Lee Duncan

Sep 17, 2026

David Lee Duncan age 64 of Mt. Airy, North Carolina passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

David was born in Loris, South Carolina on September 7, 1962 to Bo M. and Betty Sue Hursey Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Janice Sasser Duncan; son Steven Duncan; sister...

Sharon Berniece Gravely

Sharon Berniece Gravely

Sep 12, 2026

Sharon Berniece Gravely Short age 66 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away unexpectedly and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in the Twin Country Regional Hospital.

Sharon was born in Wythe County, Virginia on April 8, 1960 to Joseph Newton and Elizabeth Ann Rich Gravely. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Winona Bernice Miller

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...

Stephie Bean

Stephie Bean

Sep 9, 2026

Stephie Nicole Bean, age 40, of Galax, Virginia unfortunately passed away Wednesday, September 9th, 2026.She is survived by her parents, Benjamin Tracy Bean of Galax, VA and Vanessa Marcelle McBride of Galax, VA, Siblings Nick Bean and Cadence Bean of Galax, VA and Harleigh McBride of Galax, VA, special cousins Jimmy Bean, Sonni Felts, Sarah Bean, JT Bean; Missy Payne;...

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