Obituaries

Nov 20, 2024

Robert Emmett Jones III, 84, of Ellicott City, MD

Robert, known to family as Robbie and friends as Bob, passed away at home on November 20th.

Robert was born in Galax to Robert Emmett Jones II and Mary Reeves Jones.  He grew up in Virginia before his family settled in Rosedale, MD outside of Baltimore.  ...

Nov 20, 2024

William Isom Hardy, Jr age 60 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at his home.

William was born in Wytheville, Virginia on May 6, 1964  to William Isom and Martha Darlene Stone Hardy.

He is survived by his wife Jennifer Cline Hardy of Galax, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law Jason and Jessica Hardy...

Nov 20, 2024

Shirley Jean Worrell Akers born November 14, 1934 in Carroll County, Virginia made her transition at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Center, Winston Salem, North Carolina on November 20, 2024.

Jean lived in the Woodlawn area for eighty years before moving to Winston Salem for health reasons. She worked at Kroger for thirty-five years and was an active...

Nov 20, 2024

Alma Sue Burnett Horton better known as Sue Horton age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 20. 2024 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Sue was born on May 20, 1941 in Carroll County, Virginia to Fred and Glema Warf Burnett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Nov 20, 2024

Verla Mae Roten age 87 of Ennice, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024  at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Mrs. Roten was born on May 19, 1937 in Grayson County, Virginia to Wesley Clifton and Bessie Lee Sage Robertson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first...

Nov 19, 2024

Pamela Ann Fortner better known as Pam Fortner age 58 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday November 19, 2024 at Twin County Regional Hospital.

Pam was born on January 27, 1966 in Salem, Virginia to Woody J. and Betty Jo Lundy Martin.

She is survived by her husband Terry Wayne Fortner of Galax, Virginia; son...

Nov 18, 2024

Wanda Jean Harris age 77 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 6th in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Wanda was born in Galax, Virginia on September 27, 1947 to George Terril (Pete) and Ella Goldie Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by cousins Paul Jones; Thomas Harris; Ira C. Harris,...

Nov 17, 2024

Andy Stuart Isom age 69 of Galax, Virginia passed away peacefully  Sunday, November 17, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Andy was born on November 6, 1955 in Galax, Virginia to Jessie Heath and Lala Irene Walker Isom. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son Andy David Isom.

In addition...

Nov 16, 2024

Verlin Wendell Gallimore, 68, of Galax, VA entered his heavenly home on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. He passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones.

Mr. Gallimore was born on August 10th, 1956 in Galax, VA. His passion was outdoors. If he wasn't cutting timber, he was in the woods hunting.

He was preceded...

Nov 13, 2024

Johnny Edward Sawyers age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024  at his home.

Johnny was born on August 26, 1948 in Patrick County, Virginia to William Walker and Susan Smith Sawyers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Rozella Sawyers and Gladys Sawyers; five brothers James, Leroy,...

Nov 9, 2024

Robert Wayne Phipps age 82 of Galax, Virginia went to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mr. Phipps was born in Eden, North Carolina on December 20, 1941 to Robert Sam and Clara Ann Lewis Phipps. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife...

Nov 7, 2024

Jane Scull Michelfelder of Hillsville, VA, went home to be with her Lord on November 7th, 2024.  She was 90 years of age.  Born November 26, 1933, Jane lived in NJ for the first half of her life. She met her husband Carl, the love of her life, at a dance. At 22 years old she married Carl and...

Nov 3, 2024

Doris King Mays age 92of Independence, Virginia and formerly of Elk Creek, Virginia went to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Mrs. Mays was born on October 2, 1932 in Wythe County, Virginia to Theodore (Ted) and Lucille Keith King. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41...

Nov 1, 2024

Nancy Sarah Jones, 81, of Ellicott City, Maryland

Nancy Jones, passed away at home surrounded by family on November 1, 2024.

Nancy was born in Baltimore, MD to Jack and Geraldine Leasher.  Nancy married the love of her life, Robert Emmett Jones III (Bob) in 1971. They spent many years moving from place to place...

Oct 30, 2024

Edna Arlene Smith Todd, age 91, of Galax, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday October 30, 2024 at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, Virginia.

Mrs. Todd was born in Grayson County, Virginia on August 21, 1933 to Claude and Alta Jennings Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert...

Oct 29, 2024

Rita Jean Mull age 92 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Rita was born in Bel Air, Maryland on May 7, 1932 to Edgar and Macie McCoy Mull.

She is survived by several special friends including Kevin and Brandi Cox and their children Samuel and...

Oct 28, 2024

Ruth I. Williams Turner, 97 of Woodlawn, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Heritage Hall-Laurel Meadows in Laurel Fork, Virginia.

Mrs. Turner was born in Carroll County, Virginia on March 5, 1927 to the late Roby Curtis and Belzora Burcham Williams.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 27, 2024

Michael Shane Gray, 35, of Galax, Virginia passed away on October 27, 2024. He was a beloved son, grandson, brother, friend, and father whose bright smile, determined spirit, and joyful personality touched everyone he met.

Shane was born February 26, 1989, in Galax, Virginia. Shane spent his younger years participating in Boy Scouts and playing sandlot football....

Oct 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Kim Bourque announce his passing of natural causes, at his home, on October 24, 2024, at the age of 69. He was born in Laconia, New Hampshire, to Joseph and Helena Bourque, who preceded him in death. Kim had been employed by the Arizona Department of Transportation for numerous years...

Oct 24, 2024

Judith Parrish Hennis, 79 years old of Galax, Virginia went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday October 24, 2024.

She was surrounded by family and friends when she left this Earth.

Judith was born in North Carolina on March 18, 1945 to Walter Carmel and Virginia Wilson Parrish. In addition to...