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Debra Darlene Davis

Debra Darlene Davis

Apr 21, 2026

Debra Darlene Davis, age 69, of Dublin, Virginia passed away Tuesday April 21, 2026 in her home.

Debra was born on March 10, 1957 in Galax, Virginia to James Peyton and Edna Joyce Leonard Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Ronald James Davis.

She is survived by her husband Robert Brian Davis of Dublin,...

Sammy Dwight Roberts

Sammy Dwight Roberts

Apr 18, 2026

THIS IS A COURTESY  ANNOUNCEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE ROBERTS FAMILY.

Sammy Dwight Roberts passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Sam was born on November 20,1946, in Sparta, NC. He attended Alleghany High School and pursued a career in manufacturing. Sam enjoyed golf, gardening and working on home projects.

In addition to his parents, Kermit and Rosetta Roberts, he was preceded...

Terry Lee Warf

Terry Lee Warf

Apr 18, 2026

Terry Lee Warf, age 79, of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday April 18, 2026 in Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mr. Warf was born on December 19, 1946 in Grayson County, Virginia to Victor Clyde and Helen Crotts Warf. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Helen Kay Hudson Warf; son Victor Warf; sister Vickie Warf;...

Johnny Lee Payne

Johnny Lee Payne

Apr 15, 2026

Johnny Lee Payne age 74 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday April 15, 2026 in the Northern Surry Hospital in Mt. Airy, North Carolina.

Johnny was born on February 18, 1952 in Pulaski, Virginia to Albert and Nora Peak Payne Love.

He is survived by his daughter Heather Walls (Greg Leonard) of Fries, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law JJ and Monica Payne of...

James Robert Hensdell

James Robert Hensdell

Apr 14, 2026

James Robert Hensdell age 53 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

James was born in Galax, Virginia on June 29, 1972 to James Thomas and Pamela Sue Waller Hensdell Melton. In addition to his father James Hensdell, he was preceded in death by his wife Tina Clontz Hensdell; sister Pamela Roxanne Hensdell...

Mildred Williams Wilson

Mildred Williams Wilson

Apr 14, 2026

Mildred Williams Wilson, age 94, of Galax, Virginia and formerly of Floyd, Viriginia, passed away on Tuesday April 14, 2026 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville.

Mildred was born in Grayson County, near Galax, on July 1, 1931 to the late Claude and Sina Cooley Williams She was also preceded in death by her husband Glenn Wilson; sister Margaret (Peggy) Williams;...

Timothy Warren Marshall

Timothy Warren Marshall

Apr 12, 2026

Timothy Warren Marshall, age 70, passed away on April 12, 2026, at Waddell Nursing Home. 

Born on June 3, 1955, in Fries, Virginia, Timothy was a man who was deeply respected and genuinely loved by all who knew him. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and never hesitated to show kindness to anyone he encountered. He also had...

Imogene Russell Richardson

Imogene Russell Richardson

Apr 7, 2026

Imogene Richardson age 89 of Galax, Virginia, passed away Tuesday April 7, 2026 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Richardson was born on August 23, 1936 in Carroll County Virginia to Romie and Emma Ayers Russell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Zeb Richardson.

She is...

Glenda Dawn Patton

Glenda Dawn Patton

Apr 7, 2026

Glenda Dawn Patton known as Dawn Patton age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Patton was born in Fries, Virginia on November 7, 1936 to Garnett and Shirley Pierce Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harry Lee...

Betty Hennis Parks

Betty Hennis Parks

Apr 5, 2026

Betty Hennis Parks

Entered her heavenly home on April 5, 2026

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord - 2 Corinthians 5:8

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Betty Hennis Parks, a woman of steadfast faith, melodic spirit, and fierce devotion to her family, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday.

At the heart of Betty’s life was her enduring love story with her husband,...

Linda "Joan" Burnett Isom

Linda "Joan" Burnett Isom

Apr 3, 2026

Linda Joan Burnett Isom age 72 of Galax, Virginia went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, April 3 at Forsyth Hospital surrounded by her family.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband Emmet Ray Isom and her parents William Roy Burnett and Lena Faye Shinault Burnett.

She is survived by a daughter,...

Christie Dawn Steward

Christie Dawn Steward

Apr 2, 2026

Christie Dawn Corley Steward age 50 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026 in the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Christie was born on April 6, 1975 in Greensboro, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband Austin Dwayne Steward; son Cody Corley and several cousins, aunts and uncles.

Christie lived...

Glenda Faye Eller Snow

Glenda Faye Eller Snow

Apr 2, 2026

Faye (Glenda Faye Snow) always preached about Jesus and Heaven and what a joy it would be one day to be in His presence. Early in the morning hours of April 2, 2026 our sweet Faye gained her heavenly wings with family by her side and went to be with Jesus. Faye loved the Lord, her family and friends....

Randall "Randy" Gwynn Caudill

Randall "Randy" Gwynn Caudill

Mar 31, 2026

Randall "Randy" Gwynn Caudill passed peacefully on March 31st, 2026, at 11:15pm at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, after an almost 3 ½ year journey with lung cancer.   He is survived by his loving wife, Gale Hill Caudill, his daughter Kimberly Caudill Weddle, and his son-in-law, Travis Allen Weddle. Randy was the son of E.S. Caudill and Helen...

Wanda Edwards Ayers

Wanda Edwards Ayers

Mar 30, 2026

Wanda Edwards Ayers, age 72, of Galax􀀕 Virginia, entered into eternal rest on March 30, 2026, at Hillsville Health & Rehabilitation. She was born October 19, 1953, in Carroll County, Virginia, to the late Carl Eugene Edwards and Ida Bell Edwards.

Wanda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was defined by her compassion,...

Sally Dixon Rakes

Sally Dixon Rakes

Mar 29, 2026

Sally Dixon Rakes, 82, of Woodlawn, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Born on March 29, 1944, in Galax, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Hazel Billings Dixon.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Paul Rakes; daughter-in-law Mary...

James Dean Carr, Jr.

James Dean Carr, Jr.

Mar 24, 2026

James Dean Carr, Jr. age 80 of Fancy Gap, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

J.D. was born in Grayson County, Virginia on February 28, 1946 to James Dean Carr, Sr. and Lucille Leonard Carr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Ann...

Phyllis Sue Brewer

Phyllis Sue Brewer

Mar 23, 2026

Phyllis Sue Brewer age 67 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, March 23, 2026 in the Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery.

Phyllis was born in Hillsville, Virginia on October 15, 1958 to Ernest and Ruby Spencer Burcham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Brewer.

She is survived by...

Glenn Kyle Nichols

Glenn Kyle Nichols

Mar 22, 2026

Glenn Kyle Nichols age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at his home.

Mr. Nichols was born on September 7, 1936 in Grayson County, Virginia to Glenn and Margie Higgins Nichols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Wilma Sue Galyean Floyd; Lee Nichols; Ralph Nichols and...

Max Sheppard Brown

Max Sheppard Brown

Mar 22, 2026

Max Sheppard Burnett Brown, age 14, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on October 19, 2011 (His Nannie's Birthday), Max brought light, laughter, and an unmistakable spark to everyone who knew him. He was truly one of a kind, hilarious,...

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