Agnes Irene Mckenzie
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);...
Kenneth Edwin Archer
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...
James (Jay) Stephen Moore
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...
Earl Martin Kegley
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...
Zella Robinson Lineberry
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...
Thomas Patrick Walker Iii
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...
Joann Cox Moser
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...
Geneva Margaret Horton
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...
Joseph E. Soles
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....
Jimmy Tyler Lankford
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...
Clarence Loman Jones
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...
Peggy Leonard Lineberry
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...
Shelby Boyer Singleton
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. Â 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...
Sam Preston Shaffer
Jun 29, 2025
Sam Preston Shaffer age 83 of Walkertown, North Carolina passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 in the Brook Ridge Retirement Community in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Mr. Shaffer was born on October 10, 1941 in Galax, Virginia to Frank and Gladys Nelson Shaffer. Mr. Shaffer had four sisters and one brother.
Mr. Shaffer loved to drive....
Tony Wayne Jones
Jun 28, 2025
Tony Wayne Jones age 59 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at his home.
Tony was born in Galax, Virginia on May 6, 1966 to Wayne Cephus Jones and Velda Mae Bowman Jones.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Jessica Renee Jones.
He is survived by his partner...
Eloise Roberts Vass
Jun 24, 2025
Eloise Roberts Vass passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
She was born on June 18, 1926, the daughter of Dan Roberts and Plina Roberts of Galax, Virginia, and lived there on the Roberts Dairy Farm with her parents and sister, Mary Roberts, until she left to attend Mary Washington College. Eloise married Frank Raymond Vass,...
Willma Frances "Bug" King Calfee
Jun 23, 2025
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Willma Frances "Bug" King Calfee, age 84, of Galax passed away Monday, June 23, 2025. She was born October 7, 1940, to the late E.D. and Winifred Richardson King. Willma was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Terry Lynn Underwood; son, Brian A Underwood.
She is survived by her husband...
Rilda Brewer Evans
Jun 23, 2025
Rilda Jolene Brewer Evans age 91 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at the home of her son in Fieldale, Virginia.
Mrs. Evans was born in Wythe County, Virginia on November 11, 1933 to Emmett and Ethel Ruth Newman Brewer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by  her husband Walter...
Jackie Ray "Shave" Wilson
Jun 22, 2025
Jackie Ray "Shave" Wilson passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, surrounded by his three children. He was born on July 2, 1955, in Galax, Virginia, to his loving parents, Jack and Faye Wilson. For the past 29 years, he resided in King, North Carolina.
Jackie graduated from Galax High School in 1973. He then worked in...
Beryl Jean Leonard
Jun 20, 2025
Beryl Jean Leonard, age 83, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday June 20, 2025 in Twin County Regional Hospital.
Beryl was born on July 11, 1941 in Fries, Virginia to the late Lester and Ocie Barrett. She was also preceded in death by her husband Dean M. Leonard; sister Phyllis Sapp; and brothers-in-law Roy Hyatt and Wayne...
