Obituaries

Mar 17, 2025

William Vergil Viars age 56 of Max Meadows, Virginia passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home.

William was born in Wythe County, Virginia on August 31, 1968 to Junior and Mandy Arnold Viars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Junior Ray Viars; grandparents Harry and Margie Edwards Viars;...

Mar 17, 2025

Betty Hawks, 92, of Fries, Virginia, peacefully departed this world on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Grayson Rehabilitation Center and now is at rest in the arms of Jesus in Heaven.

She was born to Mrs. Virginia Ellen Carrico Caudell in Fries on January 26, 1933. She was a graduate of Fries High School and was...

Mar 16, 2025

Carl Ray Bedsaul, better known as Ray Bedsaul age 65 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at his home.

Ray was born in Galax, Virginia on January 28,1960 to Albert Lewis and Bertha Leath Bedsaul.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Crystal Michelle and Gary Alderman of Temple, Georgia; sons...

Mar 10, 2025

Patsy Jean Payne age 81 of Port Richey, Florida and formerly of Galax, Virginiapassed away Monday, March 10, 2025 in Port Richey.

Patsy was born on March 11, 1943 in Wythe County, Virginia to William Homer and Mildred Hamilton Blevins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters Margaret Williams and Lora...

Mar 10, 2025

Lois Mildred Shupe Haga age 96 of Jonesborough, Tennessee and formerly of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at her home in Jonesborough.

Mrs. Shupe was born in Grayson County, Virginia on February 18, 1929 to Lester and Olive Adkins Shupe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clifton...

Mar 10, 2025

Larry James Lyons age 78 of Independence, Virginia passed away Monday March 10, 2025 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Larry was born on October 13, 1946 in Galax, Virginia to Rex Elvin and Mildred Vera Higgins Lyons.

He is survived by two sons Greg Lyons of Stokesdale, North Carolina; Kevin Lyons of Woodlawn,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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);...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...