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Judith Louise Collins

Judith Louise Collins

May 13, 2018

Judith Louise Collins, 82, of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Sunday May 13, 2018 at Hillsville Health and Rehab. Mrs. Collins was born January 29, 1936 in Abingdon, Virginia to the late Lloyd and Myrtle Ellis Parsons.

She is survived by her husband William H. Collins of the home, daughters and sons-in-law: Leigh Collins of Woodlawn; Lynn Collins...

Gary Edwin Hart

Gary Edwin Hart

May 12, 2018

Gary Edwin Hart. age 67, Galax, VA, died at his home Saturday, May 12, 2018. Mr. Hart was born Nov. 14, 1950 to the late Grant Robert and Marion Katherine Appleby  Hart. He is survived by his wife, Frances of the home, sons & daughters in law, David & Raquel Hart, Galax, VA, Jason & Sara Hart, Hillsville, VA, daughter,...

Kenneth Larry Poole

Kenneth Larry Poole

May 11, 2018

Kenneth Larry Poole, 61, of Independence formerly of Galax, passed away Friday May 11, 2018 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents Warren K.  Poole and Mildred Shaw Poole.

He is survived by his aunt, Ila S. Blevins of Whitsett, North Carolina and several cousins.

The...

(Marvin) Glenn Wilson

(Marvin) Glenn Wilson

May 9, 2018

Glenn Wilson, 86, of Galax, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.

He worked for the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service for many years with his last assignment in Floyd County from 1963 until his retirement in 1987.

He was a former member of Floyd Baptist Church and was currently a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Galax....

Alma Jean Sawyers Crouse

Alma Jean Sawyers Crouse

May 8, 2018

Alma Jean Sawyers Crouse age 92 of Thomasville, North Carolina, formerly of Galax, Va. passed away  into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Hospice of the  Piedmont.

Mrs. Crouse was born in Galax, Virginia on January 22, 1926 to Andrew Lee and Melinda Bryant Dotson. In addition to her parents she...

Dean Lewis Gwyn

Dean Lewis Gwyn

May 5, 2018

Dean Lewis Gwyn age 63 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Dean was born in Galax, Virginia on July 30, 1954 to James Winston and Gretchen Rose Tucker Gwyn.

He proudly served his country in the US Army.

He is survived by two brothers and...

Carrol "Jockey" Lee Harrison

Carrol "Jockey" Lee Harrison

May 5, 2018

Carrol "Jockey" Lee Harrison, 85, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 5, 2018.

Mr. Harrison was born September 12, 1932 to the late Arlie Dilver and Thelma Ethel Crawford Harrison; sister Joann Hackler and brothers Earl, Willard and Bobby.

He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Patricia Harrison Torkkel and Jorma Juhani...

James Dean Edwards

James Dean Edwards

May 2, 2018

James Dean Edwards age 51 of Fancy Gap, Virginia passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

James was born in Carroll County, Virginia on February 2, 1967 to Hampton Lewis and Bonnie Sue Hodges Edwards.

In addition to his parents of Woodlawn, Virginia, James is survived by his wife Della...

Mildred Mooney Hinshaw

Mildred Mooney Hinshaw

May 2, 2018

Mildred Mooney Hinshaw, 91, of Galax, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center. Mrs. Hinshaw was born in Carroll County on June 13, 1926 to Lee and Maude Mooney. She was a devoted member of Cranberry Christian Church and a long time employee of Sears in Alexandria, Virginia.

"Miss Millie",...

John William Reeves

John William Reeves

May 1, 2018

John William Reeves age 66 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

John was born in Woodlawn, Virginia (Carroll County) on March 6, 1952 to John Easter and Myrtle Brown Reeves. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother Franklin Reeves....

Janice Madalene Underwood

Janice Madalene Underwood

Apr 30, 2018

Janice Madlene Underwood age 71 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Janice was born on January 1, 1947 in Galax, Virginia to Garnett Z. and Goldie Rebecca Melton Lineberry. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth Harmon and two brothers Haywood...

Hardy Thomas Moore

Hardy Thomas Moore

Apr 27, 2018

Hardy Thomas Moore age 79 of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Moore was born in Galax, Virginia on December 9, 1938 to Dwight and Topsy Cornelia Moss Moore. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Doris Moore; sisters Mary June Lovell and Nadine Underwood;...

Payton Wade Vaught

Payton Wade Vaught

Apr 27, 2018

Payton Wade Vaught age 41 of Cana, Virginia passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at his home.

Payton was born on May 11, 1976 in Galax, Virginia to Lester and Linda Lou Brown Vaught.

In addition to his parents of Galax, Virginia, Payton is survived by his children Brady Lynn Vaught and Payton Wade Vaught,...

Shirley Vay Burris

Shirley Vay Burris

Apr 24, 2018

Shirley Vay Burris age 67 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in the Forsyth Medical Center. Shirley was born in Grayson County, Virginia on September 11,1950 to Raymond Commodor and Claire Porter Leonard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jay Burris. She is survived by a daughter and son –in-law...

Luarie Bess Shinault Logan

Luarie Bess Shinault Logan

Apr 20, 2018

Luarie Bess Shinault Logan, age 31, Cana, VA, died Friday, April 20, 2018 at the Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC. She was born Sept. 22, 1986 in Galax, VA to Romie Dale and Patricia Ann Carper Shinault. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Romie Dale Shinault, Jr. Surviving are the following; daughter,...

Joann Cook Hamden

Joann Cook Hamden

Apr 16, 2018

At her home, in the loving embrace of her family, the life of Joann Cook Hamden ended at 11:04 on Monday morning, April 16, 2018. Joann was born on July 10, 1934 to Vernon and Mary Cook in Charleston, WV, the only girl in a family with two older brothers (Vernon and Bill) and one younger (Tom), all of whom...

Virgil Ray Melton

Virgil Ray Melton

Apr 15, 2018

Virgil Ray Melton age 71 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at his home. Virgil was born in Carroll County, Virginia on July 5, 1946 to Glenn and Ethelene Farmer Melton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Geneva Quesinberry; brothers Dyer, Harley, Joe, Carroll "Repeat", Kenneth and Dale Melton; step-daughter...

Bonnie Gayle Hill

Bonnie Gayle Hill

Apr 15, 2018

Bonnie Gayle Hill age 80 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 in the Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Hill was born on September 24, 1937 in Carroll County, Virginia to Glen and Mary Isom Vaughn. She is survived by her husband Foy Hill of Galax, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law Connie and Mark Horton; son and daughter-in-law Ronnie and...

Herman Lewis Leonard

Herman Lewis Leonard

Apr 14, 2018

Herman Lewis Leonard: May 31,1935 April 14, 2018 Awaiting his coming: Parents: Arthur & Virgie Leonard Sisters: Coleen, Alma Lou, Lorene and Ruthie Leonard, Sue Vaughan Brothers: Harold & Billy Leonard Surviving sister: Dorothy Stoots and also several nieces & nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors.; sister-in-law, Margaret Leonard; brother-in-law, Doug Vaughan; special aunt, Tiney Leonard and special neighbor, Joe Leonard....

Winifred Grace Murphy

Winifred Grace Murphy

Apr 14, 2018

Winifred Grace Green Murphy age 61 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 in the Lewis Gale Medical Clinic in Salem, Virginia. Winifred was born in Peru, Indiana on April 3, 1957 to  Benjamin and Leona Keith Green. She is survived by her husband John Henry Rainsford, III of Galax, Virginia; sons and daughter-in-law Jason Murphy of Winston-Salem,...

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