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Susan Eleanor Hart

Susan Eleanor Hart

Mar 7, 2025

Susan Eleanor Hart, 61, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 in the Novant Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  Mrs. Hart was born in Marion, Virginia on August 25, 1963 to the late Jerry Roberts and Lissa Frye Roberts.

Mrs. Hart proudly served her country in the United States Army.

She is survived by her...

Dr Cleveland Howard Porter, Jr.

Dr Cleveland Howard Porter, Jr.

Mar 7, 2025

Dr. Cleveland Howard Porter, Jr. of Lynchburg passed away on March 7, 2025. Born in the hospital in Roanoke, Virginia on 16 January 1937 and the nurses gave him the nickname "Sonny" which he went by for years.

Son of Cleveland Howard Porter, Sr. and Ina Mae Carrico Porter, he grew up in the Stevens...

Nancy Rae Banks

Nancy Rae Banks

Mar 4, 2025

Nancy Rae Banks age 90 of Fries, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at her home.

Nancy was born on August 17, 1934 in West Virginia to William and Dova Brumfeld Peyton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Shirley Peyton and three brothers Danny Payton; William Peyton and Thomas...

Luvenie (Vinnie) Virginia Chappell

Luvenie (Vinnie) Virginia Chappell

Mar 4, 2025

Luvenie (Vinnie) Virginia Ferrell Chappell, 97, of Galax, passed to her heavenly home on March 4th 2025.

Vinnie was born in Carroll County Virginia on January 28 1928, to Elbert Lee Ferrell and Rhoda Surratt Ferrell, on a small farm without either electricity or running water.

Vinnie was married for over half a century to...

Jewel Dawn Blackburn

Jewel Dawn Blackburn

Feb 26, 2025

Jewel Dawn Blackburn, age 88, went to be with her Savior on February 26, 2025.  Jewel was born to Earnest "Earn" and Annie Bartlett on December 19, 1936.  She is survived by her husband of 68 years, J. C. Blackburn; a sister-in-law, Glenna Bartlett; her son, Joey Blackburn (Linda); and daughters, Janice Davis (Roy), Janie Harrison, Jolena Young (Chris);...

Dorothy Mae Carper

Dorothy Mae Carper

Feb 24, 2025

Dorothy Mae Combs Carper age 85 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Monday February 24, 2025 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Carper was born on August 9,1939 in Carroll County, Virginia to Howard and Alice Edwards Combs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Benny Carper.

She...

Linda Lee Smith Herrington

Linda Lee Smith Herrington

Feb 23, 2025

Linda Lee Smith Herrington left this world and went to her heavenly home on the morning of February 23, 2025, at the age of 84.

Linda was born on July 24, 1940 in Indian Head, Maryland to Charlie and Nora Lucretia Russell Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Bonnie...

Hilda Frances Fielder

Hilda Frances Fielder

Feb 19, 2025

With sorrowful yet grateful hearts, we announce the passing of Hilda Mitchell Fielder, a beloved soul who touched many lives. At the age of 98, she peacefully transitioned to her Heavenly home on February 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.

Born on November 1, 1926, to Edgar Jackson Mitchell and Guida...

Roy Lee Moser

Roy Lee Moser

Feb 18, 2025

Roy Lee Moser age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Mr. Moser was born on January 12, 1933 in Independence Virginia to Fred Crockett and Maude Jennings Moser.

He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War.

He...

Jerry Thomas Byrd

Jerry Thomas Byrd

Feb 18, 2025

Jerry Thomas Byrd age 65 of Fries, Virginia passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025  in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Jerry was born on October 10, 1959 in Galax, Virginia to Earnest and Goldie Miller Byrd.

He is survived by his children and spouses Bethann Plumer of Hagerstown, Maryland; William and Thelma Von Alt...

Elbert Elwood Edwards

Elbert Elwood Edwards

Feb 18, 2025

Elbert Elwood Edwards age 63 of Galax, Virginia  passed away Tuesday February 18, 2025 at his home.

Elbert was born on December 7, 1961 in Hillsville, Virginia to William Elbert and Linda Faye Hill Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother David Franklin Edwards.

He is survived by...

Barbara Ann Williams

Barbara Ann Williams

Feb 17, 2025

Barbara Ann Williams age 70 of Galax Virginia passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at her home.

Barbara was born in Galax, Virginia on December 13, 1954 to James and Edna Ruth Allen Fender. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gregory Leon William; son Jason Smith and brother James Carroll...

Edith Elizabeth Burris

Edith Elizabeth Burris

Feb 15, 2025

Edith Elizabeth Martin Burris age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Burris was born on March 30, 1935 in Fries, Virginia to William Ernest and Mamie Carico Martin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother.

She...

Senia Patton Hall

Senia Patton Hall

Feb 12, 2025

Senia Patton Hall age 94 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at her home.

Mrs. Hall was born in Grayson County, Virginia on October 20, 1930 to Ellis Evans and Nettie Jeanette Swiney Patton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richad Max Hall.

She is...

Amanda Carolyn Leonard

Amanda Carolyn Leonard

Feb 11, 2025

Amanda Carolyn Leonard age 60 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at her home.

Amanda was born on May 9, 1964 in Galax, Virginia to Rex Rhudy and Carolyn Ruth Bryant Blevins.

She is survived by two sons Tilden Leonard of Galax, Virginia; Bryant Leonard of Harrisonburg, Virginia; brothers and sister-in-law Maurye...

Georgie Crockett Frost

Georgie Crockett Frost

Feb 11, 2025

Georgie Crockett Frost passed away Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 at Atlantic Shores Seaside Rehabilitation Center at the age of 97.

She was born May 27th, 1927 to George Michael and Lillian Hazel Spraker Crockett in Cripple Creek, VA.

Georgie devoted her life to serving others throughout her career as a nurse, which she began in...

David Delano Harmon

David Delano Harmon

Feb 10, 2025

David Delano Harmon age 81 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 in the Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Mr. Harmon was born on March 22, 1943 in Wythe County, Virginia to Otis and Virginia Akers Harmon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Wright Harmon.

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Ardist Porter Patton

Ardist Porter Patton

Feb 7, 2025

Ardist Porter Patton age 95 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at her home.

Mrs. Patton was born in Carroll County, Virginia on December 6, 1929 to Everett and Maggie Burnette Porter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dan Patton; sisters Oleta Claytor and Clella Bryant and...

Annie Ruth Felts

Annie Ruth Felts

Feb 4, 2025

Annie Ruth Webb Felts age 79 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

She was born in Carroll County, Virginia on April 4, 1945 to Martin and Alta Mae Semones Webb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings Betty Webb; Aylor Webb; and brothers-in-law Delton Alderman and Carl Keith.

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Ladonna Lorriane Westmore-Keith

Ladonna Lorriane Westmore-Keith

Feb 4, 2025

LaDonna Lorriane Westmore-Keith age 81 of Elk Creek, Virginia passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in Fries, Virginia.

She was born in San Pedro, California on February 26, 1943 to Clifford J. and Evelyn Marie Hargis Fuller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Hoover Keith; son Timothy Starr; sisters Judy...

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