Joseph (Nicky) Nicholas Felts, Jr.
Sep 9, 2015
Joseph Nicholas Felts, Jr. (Nicky) age 71 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 in the Trinity Mission of Hillsville. A descendant, through the Caldwell family, of early founders of Galax, he was the son of Joseph Nicholas Felts, Sr. and Nell Caldwell Felts. He was born on March 23, 1944 in Mt. Airy, North Carolina. He is...
Thomas George Lineberry
Sep 9, 2015
Thomas George Lineberry age 66 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 in the Blue Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. Thomas was born in Carroll County, Virginia on January 20, 1949 to Howard and Ettie Mae Tilson Lineberry. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law Rhonda and Rafael Pina; Amanda and Wil Tanner all of Galax, Virginia;...
Rita Marlene Summers
Sep 6, 2015
Rita Marlene Summers age 77 of Fries, Virginia passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 in the Blue Ridge Golden Living Center. Mrs. Summers was born on March 8, 1938 in Grayson County, Virginia to James Lester and Ada Hutchinson Glasco. She is survived by several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; special great-niece Misty Glasco; special great-nephew Reno Glasco;...
Michael Ray Gallimore
Sep 3, 2015
Michael Ray Gallimore, 61, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Fries Virginia passed away suddenly Thursday, September 3, 2015. Michael was born July 9, 1954 in Galax, Virginia to Charlie J. Gallimore and the late Shirley Ring Gallimore. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister Nora Craver. Michael is survived by his wife Wilma Gallimore...
Kathie Jean Leonard
Sep 2, 2015
Kathie Jean Leonard age 53 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at her home. Kathie was born in Germany on April 20, 1962 to Raymond and Eva Hawthorne Moseley. In addition to her mother Eva Williams of Rural Retreat, Virginia she is survived by her daughters and son-in-law Brittany and Jared Colt Heatherly; Ashley N. Leonard all...
Ralph Edward Vaughan
Aug 31, 2015
Ralph Edward Vaughan, 87, of Fries, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord, on August 31, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Katherine (Mary K) Vaughan; two sons, Michael Sandy (and Martha) Napier of Virginia Beach, and Joel (and Kellie) Vaughan, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; five grandchildren: Michael, John Meade and David Napier, and...
James Wendell Beamer
Aug 31, 2015
James Wendell Beamer age 73 of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 in the Novant Healthcare in Matthews, North Carolina. Mr. Beamer was born in Galax, Virginia on September 21, 1941 to Joe Bill and Daisy Willis Beamer. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Angela Beamer Ratliff and Anthony of Charlotte, North Carolina; son Alan...
Larry Edward Noel
Aug 30, 2015
Larry Edward Noel was born August 6th, 1946 in Richlands, VA to his parents, Thomas R. and Pansy Noel. He departed this life at the age of 69 on Sunday evening, August 30th 2015 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, VA after a brief illness. Larry spent the majority of his adult life in and around Galax, VA. He...
Joann Frances Burnette
Aug 26, 2015
JoAnn Frances Isom Burnette age 79 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 in the Waddell Nursing Home. Mrs. Burnette was born in Carroll County, Virginia on September 3, 1935 to James Alex ad Alverta Carico Isom. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Richard James Burnette and a daughter Regina Burnette....
Richard Wayne Long
Aug 25, 2015
Richard Wayne Long age 65 of Elk Creek, Virginia passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Rick was born on January 26, 1950 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and was the adopted son of Helen Long. He is survived by his cousin and wife Philip and Carol Harp of Winston-Salem, North Carolina; niece Eleasa Harp; nephews Gregg...
Willie Edna Poe
Aug 22, 2015
Willie Edna Poe, age 98, of Abingdon, VA, passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Grace Healthcare of Abingdon. Mrs. Poe was born Sept. 9, 1916 to Noah & Myrtie Rhudy Hall in Grayson County, VA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Poe. She is survived by daughters & sons-in-law, Shelby...
Virginia Irene Byrd
Aug 22, 2015
Virginia Irene Byrd, age 83, of Galax, VA passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at the Waddell Nursing & Rehab Center, Galax, VA. Mrs. Byrd was born Feb. 24, 1932 to James Vester & Maggie Isom Ingersoll. Preceding her in death were her parents & brother, James. She is survived by daughter & son-in-law, Vickie & Roger Cox, Galax, VA;...
Aldena Ella Bedsaul Cornett
Aug 20, 2015
Aldena Ella Bedsaul Cornett age 94 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015 in the Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Cornett was born in Grayson County, Virginia on August 7, 1921 to John Bruce and Thelma Elizabeth Harrison Bedsaul. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Herman Cornett; daughter Mary Kay Cornett; sisters...
Lois Frazier
Aug 20, 2015
Lois Frazier age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015 in the Wheatland Retirement Center. Mrs. Frazier was born in Grayson County, Virginia on June 24, 1932 to Grover Lee and Ila Alma Burnett Patton. She is survived by her husband Haswell Frazier of Galax, Virginia; daughters and sons-in-law Terry and Larry Richardson of Cana, Virginia; Rene'...
Donald Ray Payne
Aug 17, 2015
Donald Ray Payne age 75 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Donald was born on October 9, 1939 in Grayson County, Virginia to Verlin and Goldie Alexander Payne. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by and a brother David Payne. In addition to his mother Goldie Alexander...
Frances S. Russell
Aug 14, 2015
Frances Sells Russell age 85 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday August 14, 2015 at the Blue Ridge Nursing and Rehab Center. Mrs. Russell was born in Carroll County, Virginia on January 25, 1930 to Elmer and Mabel Summers Sells. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Russell and a son Eddie Russell....
Frances Hale Graham
Aug 11, 2015
THIS IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT Frances Hale Graham, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Arbor Acres Retirement Community. She was born on September 10, 1922 in Floyd County, Virginia to Ollie Jane and William Elliott Hale. Her beloved husband, CC "Buddy" Graham predeceased her in 1999. She was also preceded in death by her dear sisters...
George Granville Bonn
Aug 10, 2015
George Granville Bonn age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 in the Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Bonn was born on November 13, 1925 in Carroll County, Virginia to Jesse Francis and Florence Lineberry Bonn. He proudly served our country in the US Navy. He is survived by his wife Lucille Bonn of Galax, Virginia; daughter...
Ruby Eller Long
Aug 10, 2015
Ruby Eller Ward Long age 72 of Independence, Virginia passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Long was born on December 27, 1942 in Grayson County, Virginia to Thomas Benjamin and Izora Freeman Ward. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter Louella "Squash" James; son Bobby Long and grandson Jessie Jaylee...
Ollen (Shorty) Elbert Hines
Aug 9, 2015
Ollen Elbert (Shorty) Hines age 91 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015 in the Waddell Nursing Home. Mr. Hines was born on February 7, 1924 in Grayson County, Virginia to Edgar Herman and Marguedeen Funk Hines. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Bernice Sharp Hines and a son David Hines....
