Obituaries

Jul 25, 2025

Pauline (Polly) Parks Brooms, Fries, made her long-awaited home-going on Friday, July 25th, 2025, in the presence of her daughter and son.

Polly was born on March 4, 1932 to Garnet Heelmore Parks and Eliza Caroline (Patton) Parks. Her parents preceded her in death, along with siblings William (Porky) Parks, Katie Mae Akers, Linna Anders, Nellie Spencer...

Jul 24, 2025

Jason Elwood Boyles age 51 of Fries, Virginia passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his home.

Jason was born in Galax, Virginia on June 23, 1974 to Clifton Elwood and Lockie Funk Boyles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Gail Aldred.

He is survived by his daughter...

Jul 22, 2025

Edith Pauline Isom Gravley age 96 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025  in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Gravley was born in Galax, Virginia on August 25, 1928 to Lonnie and Mae Catron Isom. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Walter Ellis Gravley; son Charles...

Jul 20, 2025

Austin Dwayne Steward age 52 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025 at his home.

Austin was born in Danville, Virginia on April 2, 1973 to Joel Jackson Steward, Sr. and Shirley Reynolds Steward.

He is survived by his wife Christie Dawn Corley Steward of Galax, Virginia; children and spouse Taylor and Colby...

Jul 18, 2025

Brandon Shane Alley age 36 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home.

Brandon was born in Galax, Virginia on October 3, 1988.

He is survived his mother Joyce Alley Saucedo; brother and sister-in-law Christopher Alley (Lexie Vance) all of Galax, Virginia; one aunt Kathy Davis of Galax, Virginia; three uncles...

Jul 18, 2025

Phyllis Jean Tompkins known as Jean Tompkins age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Tompkins was born in Carroll County, Virginia on March 7, 1936 to Armstead Roscoe and Arizona Dora Marrs Parish. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jul 17, 2025

Kenneth Ralph Brooms age 70 of Fries, Virginia passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 in the Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville, Virginia.

Kenneth was born in Robbinsville, North Carolina on December 17, 1954 to Ottis Ray and Pauline Parks Brooms. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother William "June Bug" Brooms;...

Jul 16, 2025

Agnes Irene McKenzie age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at her home.

Ms. McKenzie was born on March 19, 1942 in Grayson County, Virginia to James Leroy and Ruby Estel Frazier McKenzie.

She is survived by a sister Virginia (Jennie) McKenzie of Galax, Virginia; nieces and nephews Lucinda Carrico (Jimmy);...

Jul 15, 2025

Kenneth Edwin Archer age 64 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at this home.

Kenneth was born in Galax, Virginia on October 17, 1960 to Jack Leon and Carol Jean Jackson Archer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Jackie Stamper; grandparents Bayne and Sue Archer; Albert and...

Jul 14, 2025

James Stephen Moore known as Jay Moore age 48 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 in Galax, Virginia.

Jay was born on April 24, 1977 in Galax Virginia to Virgil and Jane Carrico Moore.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

He is survived by his son and special...

Jul 14, 2025

Earl Martin Kegley age 94 of Dayton Beach, Florida passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 at his home.

Mr. Kegley was born on September 2, 1930 in Galax, Virginia to Charles Lee and Claudia Higgins Kegley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Vetter Kegley; son Keith Kegley; grandson Mathue...

Jul 13, 2025

Zella Robinson Lineberry passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025 at the age of 103, leaving behind a legacy of love that will echo for generations. A lifelong resident of Woodlawn, Virginia, she was born on January 27, 1922, the daughter of the late Oscar and Lillie Robinson. Zella grew up with a deep sense of faith, strength, and...

Jul 10, 2025

Thomas Patrick Walker III age 66 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Thomas was born on May 18, 1959 in Plattsburgh, New York to Thomas Walker II and Diann Donaldson Walker.

He is survived by his wife Cheryl Walker of Galax, Virginia; daughter Kelly Walker of...

Jul 9, 2025

JoAnn Cox Moser age 88 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2025 at Carrington Place in Wytheville, Virginia.

Mrs. Moser was born in Akron, Ohio on February 5, 1937 to Cleve and Hallie Liddle Cox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Eldon Moser; daughter Leisa Shepherd; grandson Calvin...

Jul 6, 2025

Geneva Margaret Horton, age 81, of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday July 6, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Geneva was born on August 18, 1943 in Galax, Virginia to the late James Roger and Faye Higgins Carico. She was also preceded in death by her husband Lonnie Clifford Horton; sisters Debra Carico, Linda...

Jul 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph E. Soles, 74, of Fries, Virginia on July 5, 2025.

Joseph was born on August 5, 1950, in Whiteville, North Carolina. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a respected member of the community and his church, First Baptist Church of Galax....

Jul 3, 2025

Jimmy Tyler Lankford age 79 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at his home.

Jimmy was born on December 28, 1945 in Huntsville, Alabama to George and Laverna Raines Lankford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife Wilma...

Jul 1, 2025

Clarence Loman Jones age 74 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at this home.

Clarence was born in Carroll County, Virginia on September 7, 1950 to Everett and Annie Stanley Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Bobby Jones and a step-daughter Tammy Vass.

He...

Jun 30, 2025

Peggy Sue Leonard Lineberry age 81 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday at her home.

Mrs. Lineberry was born on March 22, 1944 in Carroll County, Virginia to Everett and Lema Swinney Leonard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Mary Jennings.

She is survived by her husband Carroll...

Jun 29, 2025

Shelby Boyer Singleton, age 78, died peacefully on June 29, 2025 in her Galax, VA residence after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born on January 28, 1947 to the late John and Rubye Boyer in Galax, VA.

In addition to her parents, Shelby was preceded in death by her beloved husband George Singleton, grandson...