Shirley Ann Shumate
Jul 20, 2026
Shirley Wilson Shumate age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.
Shirley was born on October 6, 1942 in Grayson County, Virginia to Robert and Ivan Burnette Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Lanny Lavon Shumate.
She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law...
Gloria Jean Key Chambers
Jul 20, 2026
Gloria Jean Key Chambers, born on April 2, 1952, in King, North Carolina, passed away on July 20, 2026. She was known to those who knew who for her warmth, kindness, humor, and steadfast dedication.
Gloria's years were marked by her commitment to the people and places that mattered most to her. She is survived by her daughters Penny Isom (Gloria...
Ronnie Lee Phillips
Jul 20, 2026
Ronnie Lee Phillips age 78 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at his home.
Ronnie was born in Richlands, Virginia on November 25, 1947 to Roy Lee and Nannie Alice Asbury Phillips.
He is survived by his wife Norine Phillips of Galax, Virginia.
There will be no services held for Ronnie at this time.
Willie Dewayne Smith "Smitty"
Jul 19, 2026
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Willie Dewayne Smith “Smitty”, age 91 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at the Davis McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Salem, Virginia. Willie Dewayne was born in Gary, West Virginia on September 13, 1934 to Howard Harrison Smith Sr. and Susie Jane Day.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his spouse Alma...
Janice Lee Wilson
Jul 18, 2026
Janice Lee Reeves Wilson, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, in Galax, Virginia, at the age of 84. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, on July 7, 1942, Janice was the beloved daughter of Emmit Reeves and Virginia Burnett Reeves. Her early years set the foundation for a life defined by steadfast dedication to her family,...
Robert S. Kyle, Jr.
Jul 17, 2026
Robert Swanson Kyle, Jr. of Galax, Va. passed away on July 17, 2026, peacefully at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center surrounded by his loving wife Charyl and his children. Robert was born in Big Stone Gap, Va. on February 28, 1936, to the late Dr. Robert Swanson Kyle, Sr. and Vera Hampton Kyle. In addition to his parents, he...
Lula Liddle Jennings
Jul 16, 2026
Lula Ann Liddle Jennings age 97 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026 in the Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.
Mrs. Jennings was born in Carroll County, Virginia on December 17, 1928 to Edward Marshall and Sarah Emmazetta Stoneman Liddle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Marshall George Jennings; daughter...
Lester Truman Vaught
Jul 10, 2026
Lester Truman Vaught age 81 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, July 10, 2026 at his home.
Lester was born in Elk Creek (Grayson County) Virginia on May 6, 1945 to Minor Wade and Beliesa Bourne Vaught. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Payton Wade Vaught, Sr.; sisters Annie Carter; Peggy Eckel; Lois Lyons;...
Rebecca (Becky) Fielder Manuel
Jul 8, 2026
Rebecca (Becky) Susan Fielder Manuel age 76 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in the Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.
Becky was born on September 14, 1949 in Grayson County, Virginia to Steele and Gladys Hall Fielder.
She is survived by her husband Roger Leon Manuel; daughter Shanna Manuel; son and daughter-in-law Chris and Amanda Manuel; god-daughter...
Jacob Allen Stanley
Jul 6, 2026
Jacob Allen Stanley age 41 of Mt. Airy, North Carolina passed away Monday, July 6, 2026 in the Wythe County Community Hospital.
Jacob was born in Galax, Virginia on November 30, 1984, to “Jug” and Patricia Charlene Grimes Stanley. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Roy and Edith Grimes; and mother-in-law Kim McCormick...
Janice Ruth Jones
Jul 5, 2026
Janice Ruth Pierce Jones age 78 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Janice was born in Galax, Virginia on April 3, 1948 to William Cone and Ruby Lee Murray Pierce. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings and spouses Billy and Lois Pierce; Kenneth Pierce; Peggy...
Kathy Lou Taylor
Jul 4, 2026
Kathy Lou Taylor, 76, passed away July 4, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
Kathy was born November 14, 1949 to the late Harry and Betty Whitaker Funk in Grayson County, Virginia.
She is survived by her husband Dennis W. Taylor of Ivanhoe; daughters and sons-in-law: Regina and Danny Irvin of Galax: Christie and Kevin Odle of Bluefield, West Virginia;...
Mary Roseann Midkiff
Jul 1, 2026
Mary Roseann Midkiff age 81 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.
Mary was born on April 11, 1945 in Hillsville, Virginia to Raymond and Magaline Nelson Midkiff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Joe Midkiff; Lonnie Midkiff; Jerry Midkiff; Jimmy Midkiff; Johnny...
Danny Farrell Boyles
Jun 28, 2026
Danny Farrell Boyles age 73 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 at his home.
Danny was born in Galax, Virginia on August 25, 1952 to Everett and Jean Ayers Boyles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Sara Ann Mclanahan and a brother Otis Boyles.
He is survived by his wife Christine Holderfield...
Penelope Whitley Ward Kyle
Jun 28, 2026
Penelope Whitley Ward Kyle, known to family and friends as “Penny,” died of natural causes in Hillsville, Virginia, on June 28, 2026. She was 106 years old.
Penny was born on September 26, 1919 in Hampton, Virginia to Dr. Oscar Wilde Ward, Sr. and Penelope Lee Whitley Ward. Raised in Phoebus (now Hampton), at her family’s home, “Cloverly,” Penny was the...
Margaret Frances Calloway Ballard
Jun 24, 2026
Margaret Frances Calloway Ballard, born October 6, 1929, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the age of 96 at Rosewood Cypress of Raleigh, North Carolina. Galax, Virginia was where she spent 83 years of her life and to her death she called home.
She married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life,...
Linda Ann Jennings
Jun 21, 2026
Linda Ann Jennings age 72 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Linda was born on March 22, 1954 in Galax, Virginia to Idus and Ruby Billings Cochran. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Paul Cochran and great-granddaughter Baby Cabeluah Alley.
She is survived by her children...
Ronald Lee Sawyers
Jun 21, 2026
Ronald Lee Sawyers Born on August 31, 1950, in Wythe County Va, passed away on June 21, 2026, at the age of 75 leaving behind a life that will be remembered with reflection, honesty, and quiet care. He lived life in his own way, and those who knew him hold a range of memories shaped by those experiences.
Ronald’s journey included...
Robert Lynn Hicks
Jun 18, 2026
Robert Lynn Hicks age 62 of Fries, Virginia passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026 at his home.
Robert was born on November 8, 1963 in Marion, Virginia to Merle and Barbara Shores Hicks. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two brothers Roy Stevens and Timothy Stevens.
In addition to his mother Barbara Hicks he is survived by...
Helen Bond Lyons
Jun 16, 2026
Helen Mildred Bond Lyons age 80 of Fries, Virginia passed away Tuesday June 16, 2026 at her home.
Mrs. Bond was born in Welch, West Virginia on November 3, 1945 to Earnest Lee Bond, Sr. and Clarice Smith Bond. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters Linda Bond Byrd and Shirley Bond Griffin and brother...
