Obituaries

Aug 13, 2024

Jack Bryant Davis known as Papa Jack age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mr. Davis was born on May 8, 1941 in Galax, Virginia to John Bishop and Ann Busic Davis.

He is survived by his wife Angie Davis; daughter and son-in-law Tanya...

Aug 13, 2024

Sharon Belle Lawson age 73 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Tuesday in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Sharon was born in Grayson County, Virginia on February 17, 1951 to Jewel G. and Annie Louise Jackson Lawson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother George Barry Lawson.

She is...

Aug 13, 2024

Jeffery "Jeff" Thomas Sexton, 55, of Woodlawn, Va passed away on August 13,2024 at New River Valley Medical Center.

Jeff was born in Galax, Va to Jimmy and Brenda Sexton on October 11, 1968. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents and two aunts.

Jeff dedicated his life to serving others by volunteering on...

Aug 11, 2024

Marie Smith Combs age 101 of Galax, VA passed away Sunday August 11, 2024 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. Marie was born May 27,1923, in Grayson county, Virginia to the late Hagar and Ethel Amburn Smith.

ln addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband...

Aug 10, 2024

James Charles Dickens (better known as J.C.) , age 94 of Galax, Virginia passed on to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 10, 2024 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

J.C. was born in Carroll County, Virginia on April 17, 1930 to John William and Abbie Semones Dickens.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Aug 9, 2024

Frances Elizabeth Cockerham King age 85 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Mrs. King was born in Grayson County, Virginia on September 3, 1938 to Coy and Mary Elizabeth Russell Cockerham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings Clara Wilson;...

Aug 8, 2024

Otis Ray Wright age 65 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Otis was born in Jefferson, Kentucky on February 9, 1959 to Clifford William and Della Elaine Freeman Wright.

He is survived by his significant other Tammy Richards of Woodlawn, Virginia; sister and brother-in-law Janice...

Aug 8, 2024

Avrionna Marie Criner, affectionately known as "Avri," passed away on August 8, 2024, at the tender age of 23. Born on October 24, 2000, Avri brought a unique light into the world that will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Avri was a woman of immense passion and fiery spirit. She lived life with an...

Aug 8, 2024

William Eugene "Bill"  Nuckolls, Sr.  age 79 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Mr. Nuckolls was born in Roanoke, Virginia on December 11, 1944 to Earl Garland and Virginia Witherow Nuckolls. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Dr....

Aug 8, 2024

Donald Kenneth Bowman known as Donnie Bowman age 64 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at his home.

Donnie was born in Galax, Virginia on October 4, 1959 to Donald and Betty Ruth Isom Bowman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a baby brother.

He is survived...

Aug 6, 2024

Edwin Jerrold Killen better known as Eddie Killen age 75 of Mt. Airy, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Eddie was born on September 11, 1945 in Grayson County, Virginia to Elbert Morris and Mary Beatrice Murphy Killen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three...

Aug 4, 2024

George William Jones age 91 of Fries, Virginia passed away with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at this home.

Mr. Jones was born in Grayson County, Virginia on April 12, 1933 to Lonnie Cole and Essie Byrd Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters...

Aug 2, 2024

Homer Lewis Johnson, Jr. age 70 of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Galax, Virginia on August 8,1953 to Homer Lewis Johnson, Sr. and Hannah Frances Byrd Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Larry Wayne Johnson.

He is...

Jul 30, 2024

Bobby Ray Melton age 49 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at his home.

Bobby was born on December 12, 1974 in Galax, Virginia to Billy Ray Melton, Sr. and Susan Lynn Alley Melton.

Bobby was an officer for the Carroll County Sheriff's Department and Town of Hillsville for a combined total...

Jul 29, 2024

Norma Sue Cournoyer age 80 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 in the Woltz Hospice Home.

Mrs. Cournoyer was born on September 13, 1943 in Grayson County, Virginia to Conil Clevend and Gladys Louise Billings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Patrick Cournoyer; sisters Eva Ruth Billings...

Jul 29, 2024

Myrtle Reeves Brock, age 93, of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Monday July 29, 2024 in Galax Nursing and Rehab Center.

Myrtle was born on May 20, 1931 in Carroll County, Virginia to Reaves and Lola Carter Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Mathew Brock; sons Franklin Gray Reeves and...

Jul 28, 2024

Linda Sue Anders Burcham age 65 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Linda was born in Galax, Virginia on June 24, 1959 to Sonny and Clara Jean Brannock Anders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Tony Anders and a; half-sister Joanne Sparks....

Jul 27, 2024

Baby Annie Eleanor Reese of Sparta, North Carolina passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Annie was born on Saturday July 27, 2024 to Kyran Isiah Reese and Madison Rose Valverde.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother Candace Reese and paternal great-grandmother Kay Hayes.

In...

Jul 27, 2024

J.C. Newman passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2024.  He was born on June 27, 1945 in Galax, Virginia.

A loving father and husband, he dedicated his life to his family and his work ethic.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mark and Lottie Lawson Newman, his older brother William Jackson...

Jul 26, 2024

Eva Edwards Joines age 88 of Baywood, Virginia passed away Friday July 26, 2024 at her home.

Eva was born on January 9, 1936, in Baywood, Virginia to the late John D. and Ruth Higgins Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Daniel C. Joines.

She is survived...