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....
Michael Lee Lester, Sr.
Aug 6, 2015
Michael Lee Lester, Sr. age 50 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at his home. Michael was born on May 1, 1965 in Buchanan County, Virginia to Cecil David and Florence Baker Lester. He is survived by his wife Sandy Lester of Grundy, Virginia; children Michael Lee Lester, Jr. and Michelle Leigh Lester both of Richlands, Virginia;...
Melchor William Barrientos
Aug 4, 2015
Melchor William Barrientos, 50 days old infant son of Fidel and Samantha Barrientos, of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2015 in the Twin County Regional Hospital. Melchor was born June 15, 2015 in Wytheville, Virginia. In addition to his parents he is survived by four sisters Marisol Barrientos, Ruth Barrientos, Carolina Barrientos, Elia Barrientos; one brother Fidel Barrientos,...
Arthur "Gene" Choate
Aug 4, 2015
Arthur Eugene "Gene" Choate, age 86, Galax, VA died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 in the Grayson Nursing Home, Independence, VA. Mr. Choate was born March 10, 1929 in Sparta, NC to John & Annie Rector Choate. His parents preceded him in death and, also, a son, Michael Choate. He is survived by his wife Maxine Choate, Galax, VA; daughters &...
Jason "Lydale" Liddle
Aug 3, 2015
Jason "Lydale" Liddle, age 39, of Galax, VA died at his home Monday, Aug. 3, 2015. Jason was born June 20., 1976 in Mt. Airy, NC to Gregory & Kay Gardner Liddle. Preceding him in death was his wife, Michelle Lakey Liddle, his paternal grandmother, "Snookie" Liddle, Maternal grandparents, Kenneth & Dorothy Gardner. He is survived by his parents, Greg...
Mary Ann Alley
Aug 3, 2015
Mary Ann Alley, age 70, of Galax, VA died Monday, Aug. 3, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Alley was born Feb. 25, 1945 in Pulaski, VA to Lawton Samuel & Mary Ester Wilson Bowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Otto Alley, Jr. She is survived by daughter & son-in-law, Deborah Ann...
Virginia "Lucille" Roberts
Aug 1, 2015
THE FOLLOWING IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT OF VAUGHAN-GUYNN FUNERAL HOME Virginia "Lucille" Roberts, 91, of Roanoke County, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015. Born on January 15, 1924 in Galax, VA, she was the daughter of Letcher Hash and Ruth Hash Shaw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Kennie Roberts....
Wanda Mae Cornell Harenza
Aug 1, 2015
Wanda Mae Lineberry Cornell Harenza passed away Aug. 1, 2015 at her home in Galax, VA. She was born May 18, 1939 in Galax, Virginia to William Carson and Mamie Ethel Brannock Lineberry. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Alma Burch and Donna Jane Lineberry, husbands, Harold Cornell and Mike Harenza. She is survived by her...
Virginia G. James
Jul 31, 2015
Virginia G. James age 82 of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 in the Waddell Nursing Home. Mrs. James was born on November 28, 1932 in Carroll County, Virginia to Sidney and Curlin Bowers Ayers. She is survived by her children and their spouses Gleasanna and Bobby Dixon of Fries, Virginia; Gary D. and Betty James of Galax,...
James Kyle Christman
Jul 30, 2015
James Kyle Christman age 69 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 in the Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Christman was born on February 16, 1946 in Carroll County, Virginia to Charles T. and Donna Lyons Christman. He is survived by his wife Darlene Christman of Galax, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law Rodney and Shanna Christman of Galax, Virginia;...
Charles Thurman Pugh
Jul 29, 2015
Charles Thurman Pugh age 80 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center. Mr. Pugh was born on March 16, 1935 in Carroll County, Virginia to James and Ethel Eller Pugh. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Wade Pugh and Willard Pugh. He is survived...
Kasena Lee Sutherland
Jul 29, 2015
Kasena Lee Gunter Sutherland age 66 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at her home. Kasena was born on November 21, 1948 in Grayson County, Virginia to Harvey and Mary Lambert Gunter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister Priscilla Lambeth and four brothers Wilmer Gunter, Randall Gunter, Bobby Gunter and...
Ella M. Farmer
Jul 28, 2015
Ella M. Farmer age 91 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center. Mrs. Farmer was born in Carroll County, Virginia on March 14, 1924 to Loyd and Edna Calloway Hanks. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Farmer. She is survived by her daughter...
