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Tara Jo Hampton

Tara Jo Hampton

Jan 2, 2025

Tara Jo Porter Hampton age 42 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025 in the Lewis Gale Medical Center.

TJ was born on May 15, 1982 in Galax, Virginia to Alvin  and Tara Porter.

She was preceded in death by her nephew Houston Caldwell.

In addition to her parents Alvin and...

Richard Max Hall

Richard Max Hall

Jan 1, 2025

Richard Max Hall age 94 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 1st at his home.

Mr. Hall was born in Comers Rock, Virginia on July 27, 1930 to John Wesley and Larma Ellen Comer Hall.

He is survived by his wife Senia Hall of Fries, Virginia; daughter Lori Hall Akers of Fancy Gap, Virginia;...

Ronnie "Gene" Taylor

Ronnie "Gene" Taylor

Dec 31, 2024

Ronnie "Gene" Taylor age 84 of Fries, Virginia passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home.

Gene was born on December 23, 1940 in Fieldale, Virginia to Robert E.J. and Vera Elizabeth Swinney Taylor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter June Emerson  Vaughan and two sisters Doris Johnson and...

Frances Savage Redd

Frances Savage Redd

Dec 31, 2024

Frances Lou Savage Redd age 90 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 in the Hillsville Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Redd was born on September 4, 1934 in Carroll County, Virginia to Dewey and Hallie Christley Savage. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James W. Redd; infant...

James "Jimmy" Harold Montgomery

James "Jimmy" Harold Montgomery

Dec 29, 2024

James Harold "Jimmy" Montgomery age 86 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday December 29, 2024 in the High Point Regional Hospital.

Mr. Montgomery was born on May 3, 1938 in Sparta, North Carolina to John B. and Lucy Maines Montgomery. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Jean Tolbert; brothers Dean,...

Ronnie Alan Gravley

Ronnie Alan Gravley

Dec 29, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronnie Alan Gravley at home on December 29, 2024.  Born on April 21, 1947 Ronnie lived a life rich in love, faith, and music.  Ronnie was a devoted husband to Brenda for 54 years, a loving father to Bryan & Brett, and a cherished friend to anyone that...

Randall Eugene Whitaker

Randall Eugene Whitaker

Dec 29, 2024

Randall Eugene Whitaker age 54 of Fries, Virginia passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024  in the Woltz Hospice Home.

Randall was born in Galax, Virginia on June 1, 1970. He was preceded in death by his mother Edith Alene Hanks Whitaker. in addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his grandparents Albert and Frances...

Roy Wayne Barrett

Roy Wayne Barrett

Dec 28, 2024

Roy Wayne Barrett age 89 of Fries, Virginia passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mr. Barrett was born on August 25, 1935 in Grayson County, Virginia to Roy Grady and Verla Billings Barrett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Barrett;...

Shirley Mae Carico

Shirley Mae Carico

Dec 28, 2024

Shirley Mae Carico age 87 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Saturday in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. Carico was born on May 29, 1937 in Wythe County, Virginia to James and Abby Davis Blevins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Elbert Friel Carico; granddaughter Sonya Mitchell; three sisters and four...

Kate Higgins Vaughan

Kate Higgins Vaughan

Dec 27, 2024

Kate Higgins Vaughan, age 95, entered her heavenly home on Friday, December 27th, 2024. She passed away at her home in Galax, VA.

She was born in the Coal Creek Community of Carroll County, Va on October 16th, 1929 to the late E Jack and Lessie Cox Higgins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in...

Helen Delp Lightbourne

Helen Delp Lightbourne

Dec 26, 2024

Helen Delp Lightbourne age 87of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

She was born in Carroll County, Virginia on May 20, 1937 to Truman Floyd and Nellie Lundy Delp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Carroll Dean and Diana Delp;...

Jc Swanson "Ikey" Jones, Jr.

Jc Swanson "Ikey" Jones, Jr.

Dec 26, 2024

JC Swanson Jones, Jr. known as Ikey Jones age 74 of Fries Virginia passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his home.

Ikey was born on March 29, 1950 in Grayson County, Virginia to JC Swanson and Rosa Alluria Jones, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Duran Scott Jones...

Vickie Renee Sizemore Fielder

Vickie Renee Sizemore Fielder

Dec 21, 2024

Vickie Renee Sizemore Fielder, age 65, of Hillsville, Virginia, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2024, at her home. Born on November 13, 1959, in Galax, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Hiram Roger Sizemore and Bessie Brady Sizemore. Vickie was also preceded in death by her brother, Wade Sizemore, and her son, Christopher Fielder.

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Wilma Ayers Rakes

Wilma Ayers Rakes

Dec 19, 2024

Wilma Ayers Rakes age 95 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 in the New River Valley Medical Center.

Mrs. Rakes was born on December 17, 1929 in Carroll County, Virginia to Alexander Andrew and Lelia Frances Bowers Ayers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lealen Rakes; siblings...

Nadine Kenny Dalton

Nadine Kenny Dalton

Dec 16, 2024

Nadine Kenny Dalton age 93 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Dalton was born on March 27, 1931 in Galax, Virginia to Thomas Jefferson and Eva Mae Sexton Kenny. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard Dalton; siblings Christine...

Barry Landon Mallory

Barry Landon Mallory

Dec 11, 2024

Barry Landon Mallory age 55 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday in the Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Barry was born on July 7, 1969 in Galax, Virginia to Rex Maxenn and Mary Magdalene Johnson Mallory.

In addition to his parents Rex and Mary Mallory of Fries, Virginia he is survived by his...

James "Hurley" Hash, Jr.

James "Hurley" Hash, Jr.

Dec 11, 2024

James Hurley Hash Jr., known as Hurley Hash age 73 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 in the New River Valley Medical Center.

Hurley was born on November 3, 1951 in Elk Creek, Virginia to James Hurley and Mary Maude Bobbitt Hash, Sr.

He proudly served his country in the US Marines....

Johnny Evan Melton

Johnny Evan Melton

Dec 11, 2024

Johnny Evan Melton age 59 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday at his home.

Johnny was born in Galax, Virginia on March 15, 1965.

He is survived by his mother Estelle Lineberry of Galax, Virginia; sisters and brother-in-law Sandra (Liz) Sharp; Vickie and Butch Riley; brother Robert (Snoopy) Sharp all of Galax, Virginia; brother-in-law Ivan...

David Lee Buckley

David Lee Buckley

Dec 6, 2024

David Lee Buckley age 77 of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday at his home.

David was born on April 10, 1947 in Marshall Town, Iowa to Fred Buckley, Sr, and Carrie Rutledge Buckley.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn Thomes Buckley; brother and sister-in-law Jimmy and Robin Buckley of Tama, Iowa;  daughter Carrie Buckley...

Janice Kay Lineberry

Janice Kay Lineberry

Dec 5, 2024

Janice Kay Kegley Lineberry age 70 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Janice was born on February 12, 1954 in Manassas, Virginia to Joseph Fred and Ethel Marie McMeans Kegley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law Hobert Duane Bailey; brother-in-law Gary Plant;...

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