Obituaries

Jan 17, 2025

Naomi McCraw Gillespie, a devoted Christian and beloved member of the Galax, Virginia community, passed away surrounded by her family, leaving behind a rich legacy of love and faith. Born and raised in Galax, she dedicated her life to her roles as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny L....

Jan 16, 2025

Josephine Little Martin Bond known as Billie Bond age 82 of Fries, Virginia passed away Thursday at her home.

Mrs. Bond was born in Charleston, West Virginia on August 14, 1942 to William Ralph and Ruthe Aurelia Edgington Little. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Deanna Watt.

She...

Jan 15, 2025

Jackie Ray Richardson age 73 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Jackie was born on September 23, 1951 in Galax, Virginia to James and Katherine Young Richardson.

He is survived by his wife Sylvia Davis Richardson; daughters and son-in-law April Richardson; Torian Ivey and Charles; son and...

Jan 15, 2025

Kelly Marshall Hodge age 74 of Ararat, Virginia passed away Wednesday January 15, 2025 at his home.

Mr. Hodge was born in Grayson County, Virginia on November 22, 1950 to Staley and Donna Billings Hodge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers Herbert Hodge; Cecil Hodge and Gayle Hodge.

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Jan 13, 2025

Gary Swanson Hawks age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at his home.

Gary was born on April 26, 1948 in Mt. Airy, North Carolina to Claude Swanson and Ina Mae Robinson Hawks.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie Spurlin Hawks; sons Mike Hawks (Dawn Isom); Mitch Hawks (Carrie); sisters...

Jan 13, 2025

Jimmy Lee Zeh age 81 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday in the Lewis Gale Medical Center.

Mr. Zeh was born on April 10, 1943 in Rocky Mount, Virginia to Vernon Frederick and Dorothy Dudley Zeh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-daughter Maria Murray and his brother David Zeh.

Jan 13, 2025

JE Ward age 87 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, January 13, 2025  in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Mr. Ward was born on March 25, 1937 in Galax, Virginia to T.B. and Izora Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Burchette Ward and an infant son.

Jan 12, 2025

William Paul Davis age 74 of Debary, Florida passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Orange City, Florida.

Mr. Davis was born in Galax, Virginia on July 3, 1950 to Paul Thomas and Ella Mae Kyle Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Rick Davis.

He is survived...

Jan 11, 2025

Virginia Ann MacCord Matthews age 78 of Mouth of Wilson, Virginia passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Matthews was born on January 7, 1947 in Stanton, Virginia to Howard Arthur and Elsie Mae Brunner McCord. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother Betsy McCord...

Jan 7, 2025

Bobby Lee Easter age 81 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at his home.

Mr. Easter was born in Virginia on May 29, 1943 to Carlie Reuben and Jessie Edwards Easter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Daisy Easter and a son Robert Lee Easter.

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Jan 6, 2025

Devon Kay Teaster (Surrett), age 44, of Sparta, NC, passed away early on January 6, 2025. She was born on September 30, 1980 in Bryson City, NC to Arlie Surrett and Cheryl Slater. Devon was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Dean and Dallas Surrett and her mother, Sandra Kay...

Jan 3, 2025

Charles Lee Lawson, age 70, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday January 3, 2025 in Waddell Nursing and Rehab.

Charles was born on January 16, 1954 in Galax, Virginia to the late Carl Lee Lawson and Lorita Richardson Lawson. He was also preceded in death by his wife Rebecca Fayne Lawson; and grandson Nathaniel Jacob.

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Jan 3, 2025

Harold Dean Funk, 77 years old, of Fries, Virginia, affectionately known as "PawPaw," passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at Mountain Valley Hospice House in Dobson, North Carolina, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on April 1, 1947 in Fries, Virginia, to the late Dan and Ethel (Hill) Funk, Harold was a devoted father, grandfather,...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...