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Mamie Ottolene "Ottie" Jennings
Jan 20, 2014
Mamie Ottolene "Ottie" Jennings age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, January 20, 2014 in the Woltz Hospice Home. Miss Jennings was born in Carroll County, Virginia on August 27, 1921 to Doctor Sidney "Doc" and Callie Mae Warf Jennings. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters Jean, Ethel, Stella, Clara Lee and brothers...
Perry C. Burcham
Jan 18, 2014
Perry C. Burcham age 71 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014 in the Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Burcham was born in Carroll County, Virginia on May 1, 1942 to Kester Alexander and Allie Mae Galyean Burcham. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Darrell Burcham. He is survived by his...
William "Bill" Edward Akers
Jan 18, 2014
THIS IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT William Edward Akers (1929-2014) William Edward "Bill" Akers of Galax VA passed away January 18, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem NC. He was born May 15, 1929 in Max Meadows VA to Rolley Akers and Verna Arnold Akers. Survivors include his son and wife, Rodney and Julie Akers of Marietta GA, daughters...
Nathaniel Matthew Discuillo-Combs
Jan 18, 2014
Infant Nathaniel Matthew Discuillo-Combs son of Ricky David Combs, Jr. and Jessica Discuillo Torres was born on January 18, 2014 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Nathaniel was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Michael and Darlene Discuillo. In addition to his parents of Galax, Virginia, Nathaniel is survived by his paternal grandmother Revonne Combs of Galax, Virginia; paternal grandfather...
Dreama Michelle Brown-Davis
Jan 17, 2014
Dreama Michelle Brown-Davis age 43 of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 in the Carolina Medical Center. Dreama was born in Galax, Virginia on June 26, 1970 to James Archie Nowlin and Eunice Riggins Brown. In addition to her father James Archie Nowlin of Galax, Virginia she is survived by her husband Marvin Davis of Charlotte, North...
Sarah Opal Bowman
Jan 17, 2014
Sarah Opal Bowman better known as Opal Bowman age 93 of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 in the Waddell Nursing Home. Miss Bowman was born in Grayson County, Virginia on February 11, 1920 to Lafayette and Lena Martin Bowman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters Ocie Bowman Willie and Alene...
Willard Russell Mcmickle
Jan 17, 2014
Willard Russell McMickle age 74 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, January 17, 2014 in the Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. McMickle was born in Grayson County, Virginia on March 2, 1939 to James and Okie Burris McMickle. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers Forest, Ralph and Jimmy. He is survived by his...
Muncie Ray Hawks
Jan 16, 2014
Muncie Ray Hawks age 61 of Fancy Gap, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at his home. Muncie was born on April 29, 1952 in Carroll County, Virginia to Posie Rector and Mary Hawks. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Frances Carlene Hawks and a brother-in-law Perry Allen. He is survived by...
Winnie Jincy Delp
Jan 15, 2014
Winnie Jincy Delp age 84 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in the Waddell Nursing Home. Mrs. Delp was born on August 26, 1929 in Galax, Virginia to Walter and Pearl Petty McMillan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Delp and a son Dennis Delp. She is survived by...
Charles William Fleeman, Jr.
Jan 14, 2014
Charles William Fleeman, Jr. age 55 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in the Lewis Gale Medical Center. Charles was born on December 28, 1958 in Medina, Ohio to Charles William Fleeman, Sr. and Phyllis Hutchins Fleeman. In addition to his mother Phyllis Vaughan of Hillsville, Virginia he is survived by sisters and brothers-in-law Joyce and Roger...
Loretta Mae Robinson
Jan 14, 2014
Loretta Mae Robinson age 66 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at her home. Loretta was born in Grayson County, Virginia on September 1, 1947 to Garland and Agnes Cole Hill. In addition to her mother Agnes Hill of Galax, Virginia she is survived by her husband Jerry Robinson; daughter and son-in-law Tammy and Sean Bedsaul; sons...
Nancy Guynn Aldred
Jan 14, 2014
Nancy Guynn Aldred age 63 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in the Twin County Regional Hospital. Nancy was born on March 3, 1950 in Sparta, North Carolina to Gordon and Thelma Aldred. She is survived by several cousins and friends. A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Oakland...
Mildred Elizabeth "Betty" Wright
Jan 11, 2014
Mildred Elizabeth "Betty" Wright, age 78. Galax. VA, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014 at the Mountain Valley Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Mrs. wright was born June 28, 1935 in Grayson County, VA to Cosby & Lura Anders. She is survived by her husband, Joe Wright; daughters & sons-in-law Kathy & David Vines, Winston Salem, NC, Phyllis & Roger Carpenter,...
Alexander Burton Winesett
Jan 10, 2014
THIS IS A COURTESY OF VAUGHAN GUYNN FUNERAL HOME, GALAX, VA. Alexander Burton Winesett, 91, of Savannah, GA, passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, under the care of Hospice Savannah Inc, surrounded by his family and beloved dog, Coby. He was born in Galax, VA, on Sept. 9, 1922. He served in World War 11 and fought in the battle...
Leo Bert Collins
Jan 9, 2014
Leo Bert Collins age 86 of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 in the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, North Carolina. Mr. Collins was born in Alleghany County, North Carolina on October 11, 1927 to Bennett and Beatrice Hendrix Collins. He is survived by his wife Vesta Marion Poole Collins of Charlotte, North Carolina; daughter...
James Ray Alley
Jan 8, 2014
James Ray Alley age 87 of Independence, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Mr. Alley was born in Grayson County, Virginia on July 3, 1926 to James and Lillie Hanks Alley. He is survived by his wife Helen Petty Alley; sons and daughter-in-law Gary and Kathy Alley; Mark Alley all of Independence, Virginia;...
Oscar Harrison Beck
Jan 6, 2014
Oscar Harrison Beck age 88 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 in the Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Beck was born on February 18, 1925 in Surry County, North Carolina to Otis and Della Kirkman Beck. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters Ella Mae Beck Pruitt; Irene Beck Easter; Belva...
Tony Ray Crowder
Jan 5, 2014
Tony Ray Crowder age 48 of Austinville, Virginia passed Sunday, January 5, 2014 at his home. Tony was born in Galax, Virginia on September 17, 1965 to David Melvin and Shelby Clemons Crowder. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by a brother Dana Melvin Crowder and a special nephew David M. Crowder. Tony was a deacon...
Martha Bell Waddell Williams
Dec 31, 2013
Martha Bell Waddell Williams, 80, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013 in the Select Specialty Hospital (Forsyth Memorial) in Winston-Salem North Carolina. Martha was born in Wythe County, Virginia on August 28, 1933 to the late Ira F. Waddell and Mary Edith Eastwood Waddell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Paul Edward Williams....
Nancy "Wanda" Goad
Dec 29, 2013
Nancy "Wanda" Goad age 77 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 in the Blue Ridge-Golden Living Center. Mrs. Goad was born in Grayson County, Virginia on December 13, 1936 to Herald Galyen, Sr. and Eula Smith Galyen. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Goad. She is survived by her...
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