Raymond Douglas Howe
Sep 30, 2026
Raymond Douglas Howe age 75 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.
Mr. Howe was born in Buffalo, New York on April 17, 1951 to Howard and Lucille Altiere Howe.
He is survived by his daughter Rebekah Howe of St. Petersburg, Florida; sister and brother-in-law Lynda and David Beaulieu; brother Randy...
Loura Lee Evans
Sep 29, 2026
Loura Lee Evans, age 60, of Baywood, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on September 29, 2026, hand in hand with the love of her life, her husband, Jerry.
Loura was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished friend, and beloved Nana to six grandchildren. She and Jerry shared 28 years of marriage, building a life rooted in faith, family, love,...
Muncy Samuel Moss
Sep 29, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Muncy Samuel Moss, 90, a cherished soul whose life touched the hearts of many. Born on March 16, 1936, in the quaint town of Fries, Virginia, Muncy peacefully departed this world on September 29, 2026, at Moses Cone, surrounded by love and comfort.
Muncy was the beloved son of Dolphus...
Rosalind "Robin" Elma Gibson
Sep 29, 2026
Rosalind “Robin” Gibson age 65 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.
Robin was born in Orlando, Florida on June 8, 1961. In addition to her parents, Earl and Eleanor, she was preceded in death by husband Lee Gibson and sister Diane Kirby.
Robin lived a life of service to others. In Healthcare,...
Harry Jaunell Bilbrey
Sep 28, 2026
Harry Jaunell Bilbrey age 85 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, September 28, 2026 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.
Mr. Bilbrey was born in Galax, Virginia on February 13, 1941 to Herschel and Joy Sumner Bilbrey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Vaughan Bilbrey.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law...
Ella Ruth Walls
Sep 28, 2026
Ella Ruth Walls age 69 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Ella was born in Grayson County, Virginia on October 1, 1956 to Riley Eugene and Verna Mae Snow Frazier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Virgil Walls; sister Eulalee Frazier and brother Joe Frazier.
She is survived by...
Charles Ronald Mullins
Sep 27, 2026
It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Ronald Mullins, who left this world on September 27th, 2026, at the age of 77.
Born in Wise, Virginia, to the late Joseph Brownlow Mullins and Hattie Layne Hamilton Mullins, Charles grew up with a strong sense of responsibility, kindness, and quiet strength that shaped every...
Freddie Wayne Galyean
Sep 26, 2026
Freddie Wayne Galyean age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026 at his home.
Freddie was born in Grayson County, Virginia on September 9, 1950 to Charles Clifford and Helen Caudle Galyean.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law Charles and Kim Galyean of Galax, Virginia; Dereck and Vanessa Galyean of Independence, Virginia; step-mother Mitzi Galyean; sister and...
India (Blanche) Lineberry Woods
Sep 26, 2026
India (Blanche) Lineberry Woods, age 96, of Mebane, North Carolina and formerly of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Saturday September 26, 2026 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Woods was born in Carroll County, Virginia on March 20, 1930 to Alvis and Amanda Bryant Lineberry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Kathleen Jennings
Sep 25, 2026
Kathleen Francis Jennings died September 25, 2026, in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, one day after her 97th birthday.
Kathleen lived those 97 years much the way she approached most things: at her own pace, grateful for what she had, and remarkably good at enjoying the moment she was in. She had a quiet faith, an encouraging nature, a wonderful sense of humor,...
Evelyn Akers Carico
Sep 22, 2026
Evelyn Jean Akers Carico age 88 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Carico was born on January 24, 1938 in Carroll County, Virginia to Acy Lee and Mary Mae Bourne Akers.
She is survived by her husband Wayne Edgar Carico; daughter and son-in-law Lorrie Ann and Mark Valentine all of Galax,...
Terry Lynne Gift
Sep 19, 2026
On September 19, 2026 God called his angel Terry Lynne Gift home.
Terry was born on August 17, 1963 in Marion, Virginia to Willis Roger and Opal Bernice Osborne Alley. In addition to her father, Terry was preceded in death by a grandson Phoenix Vaughan.
Terry was one of the most compassionate, loving, and beautiful people ever. Terry was a great mother,...
David Lee Duncan
Sep 17, 2026
David Lee Duncan age 64 of Mt. Airy, North Carolina passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
David was born in Loris, South Carolina on September 7, 1962 to Bo M. and Betty Sue Hursey Duncan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Janice Sasser Duncan; son Steven Duncan; sister...
Sharon Berniece Gravely
Sep 12, 2026
Sharon Berniece Gravely Short age 66 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away unexpectedly and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in the Twin Country Regional Hospital.
Sharon was born in Wythe County, Virginia on April 8, 1960 to Joseph Newton and Elizabeth Ann Rich Gravely. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Winona Bernice Miller
Sep 10, 2026
Winona Bernice Johnson Miller age 64 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026 at her home.
Winona was born on September 17, 1961 to Walter Hix and Doris Faye Taylor Johnson.
She is survived by her husband Douglas Darrell Miller of Galax, Virginia; two daughters and sons-in-law Chenoa and Shawn Montgomery of Fancy Gap, Virginia; Lindsay and Ryan Oliver of...
Stephie Bean
Sep 9, 2026
Stephie Nicole Bean, age 40, of Galax, Virginia unfortunately passed away Wednesday, September 9th, 2026.She is survived by her parents, Benjamin Tracy Bean of Galax, VA and Vanessa Marcelle McBride of Galax, VA, Siblings Nick Bean and Cadence Bean of Galax, VA and Harleigh McBride of Galax, VA, special cousins Jimmy Bean, Sonni Felts, Sarah Bean, JT Bean; Missy Payne;...
Denise Darlene Hayball
Sep 4, 2026
Denise Darlene Hayball age 74 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, September 4, 2026 in the Forsyth Medical Center.
Denise was born in Jackson, Michigan on April 13, 1952 to Eugene and Wodena Hashley Carter.
She is survived by her husband Steven W. Hayball of Galax, Virginia; sons and daughters-in-law Gerald C. and Sandra J. Hayball; Kenneth S. and Lori Hayball; sister...
Talmadge "Scottie" Jones
Aug 31, 2026
Talmadge Scottie Jones known as Scottie Jones age 64 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday, August 31, 2026 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Scottie was born on June 9, 1962 in Grayson County, Virginia to Estill and Mary Ruth Akers Jones.
He is survived by his brother David Jones of Fries, Virginia; several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Friday...
Rose Joan Bauguess Osborne
Aug 30, 2026
Rose Joan Bauguess Osborne age 92 of Fries, Virginia passed away Sunday, August 30, 2026 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Osborne was born on May 20, 1934 in Maryland to Glen W. and Rosa J. Kilby Bauguess. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Osborne, Jr. and nine siblings.
She is survived...
Roger Carpenter
Aug 24, 2026
Roger Gilmer Carpenter, age 78, of Galax, Virginia, passed away Monday August 24, 2026, doing what he loved most: playing golf.
Roger was born in Pulaski, Virginia, on December 23, 1947, to Gilmer Wilson and Amanda Primm Carpenter. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Jean Carpenter Jett, and a close lifelong friend from the...
