Obituaries

Dec 4, 2024

Calvin Lewis Vaughn age 78 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Calvin was born in Carroll County, Virginia on August 8, 1946 to Charlie O'Neal and Iva Jones Vaughn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Pamela Jean Vaughn; sister Darlene Martin and...

Dec 1, 2024

Doris Pauline Jones age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Jones was born in Galax, Virginia on July 29, 1935 to Jack and Emma Ring Isom.

She is survived by her husband Edgar Guy Jones of Galax Virginia; daughter and son-in-law Linda and...

Nov 29, 2024

Patsy Ann Bourne Graham age 74 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at her home.

Patsy was born in Grayson County, Virginia on September 12, 1950 to Billy Towe and Melba Trimble Bourne.In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by a sister Juanita Wright and two brother Billy Wayne Bourne and...

Nov 25, 2024

Melba Logene Lineberry age 92 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Mrs. Lineberry was born on July 4, 1932 in Grayson County, Virginia to Walter Howard and Hazel Juanita Anders Burcham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clifford...

Nov 22, 2024

Rozella Jackson Marshall, age 91, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday November 22, 2024 in Waddell Nursing and Rehab.

Rozella was born on May 2, 1933 in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Raymond C. Jackson and Hattie Kemp. She was also preceded in death by her husband Wendell Marshall; and son Gary Marshall.

She...

Nov 21, 2024

The following is a courtesy announcement:

Fred Lee Crouse, age 82, of Germanton, NC, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 27, 1942, in Roanoke, VA, Fred was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He grew up...

Nov 20, 2024

William David Bedsaul (Sr.), known affectionately as Bill, passed away on November 20, 2024, at the age of 92 in Amarillo, TX.

Born on May 8, 1932, in Carroll County, VA he grew up working hard on a farm in hard economic times.

Visitation will be held at Brooks Funeral Home, 1702 Fifth Ave, Canyon,...

Nov 20, 2024

Robert Emmett Jones III, 84, of Ellicott City, MD

Robert, known to family as Robbie and friends as Bob, passed away at home on November 20th.

Robert was born in Galax to Robert Emmett Jones II and Mary Reeves Jones.  He grew up in Virginia before his family settled in Rosedale, MD outside of Baltimore.  ...

Nov 20, 2024

William Isom Hardy, Jr age 60 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at his home.

William was born in Wytheville, Virginia on May 6, 1964  to William Isom and Martha Darlene Stone Hardy.

He is survived by his wife Jennifer Cline Hardy of Galax, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law Jason and Jessica Hardy...

Nov 20, 2024

Shirley Jean Worrell Akers born November 14, 1934 in Carroll County, Virginia made her transition at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Center, Winston Salem, North Carolina on November 20, 2024.

Jean lived in the Woodlawn area for eighty years before moving to Winston Salem for health reasons. She worked at Kroger for thirty-five years and was an active...

Nov 20, 2024

Alma Sue Burnett Horton better known as Sue Horton age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 20. 2024 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Sue was born on May 20, 1941 in Carroll County, Virginia to Fred and Glema Warf Burnett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Nov 20, 2024

Verla Mae Roten age 87 of Ennice, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024  at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Mrs. Roten was born on May 19, 1937 in Grayson County, Virginia to Wesley Clifton and Bessie Lee Sage Robertson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first...

Nov 19, 2024

Pamela Ann Fortner better known as Pam Fortner age 58 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday November 19, 2024 at Twin County Regional Hospital.

Pam was born on January 27, 1966 in Salem, Virginia to Woody J. and Betty Jo Lundy Martin.

She is survived by her husband Terry Wayne Fortner of Galax, Virginia; son...

Nov 18, 2024

Wanda Jean Harris age 77 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 6th in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Wanda was born in Galax, Virginia on September 27, 1947 to George Terril (Pete) and Ella Goldie Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by cousins Paul Jones; Thomas Harris; Ira C. Harris,...

Nov 17, 2024

Andy Stuart Isom age 69 of Galax, Virginia passed away peacefully  Sunday, November 17, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Andy was born on November 6, 1955 in Galax, Virginia to Jessie Heath and Lala Irene Walker Isom. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son Andy David Isom.

In addition...

Nov 16, 2024

Verlin Wendell Gallimore, 68, of Galax, VA entered his heavenly home on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. He passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Mr. Gallimore was born on August 10th, 1956 in Galax, VA. His passion was outdoors. If he wasn't cutting timber, he was in the woods hunting.

He was preceded...

Nov 13, 2024

Johnny Edward Sawyers age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024  at his home.

Johnny was born on August 26, 1948 in Patrick County, Virginia to William Walker and Susan Smith Sawyers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Rozella Sawyers and Gladys Sawyers; five brothers James, Leroy,...

Nov 9, 2024

Robert Wayne Phipps age 82 of Galax, Virginia went to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mr. Phipps was born in Eden, North Carolina on December 20, 1941 to Robert Sam and Clara Ann Lewis Phipps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife...

Nov 7, 2024

Jane Scull Michelfelder of Hillsville, VA, went home to be with her Lord on November 7th, 2024.  She was 90 years of age.  Born November 26, 1933, Jane lived in NJ for the first half of her life. She met her husband Carl, the love of her life, at a dance. At 22 years old she married Carl and...

Nov 3, 2024

Doris King Mays age 92of Independence, Virginia and formerly of Elk Creek, Virginia went to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Mrs. Mays was born on October 2, 1932 in Wythe County, Virginia to Theodore (Ted) and Lucille Keith King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41...