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Billy James Burcham

Billy James Burcham

Mar 23, 2008

Billy James Burcham age 71 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 23, 2008 in Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Burcham was born in Grayson County, Va. on September 3, 1936 to James Daniel & Della Mae Willie Burcham. He is survived by his wife Linda Burcham of Galax, Va.; a son & daughter-in-law Kevin & Lynn Burcham of Dobson,...

Sidney Glenn "Bill" Williams

Sidney Glenn "Bill" Williams

Mar 23, 2008

Sidney Glenn "Bill" Williams of Galax, Va. went to his rest on Sunday, March 23, 2008. He was born January l, 1923 in Carroll County, Va. to Roby and Belzora Burcham Williams. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Donald; his wife Alma, a son Myron and a daughter, Glenna Richardson. He is survived by three daughters...

Eddie Robert Slayton, Jr.

Eddie Robert Slayton, Jr.

Mar 18, 2008

Eddie Robert Slayton, Jr. age 78 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2008 in Cooper City, Florida. Mr. Slayton was born on August 22, 1929 in Danville, Virginia to Eddie Robert & Christine Powell Slayton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Peggy Lou Slayton and son Eddie Robert Slayton III. He...

Dovy Thomas Choate

Dovy Thomas Choate

Mar 17, 2008

Dovy Thomas Choate age 82 of Galax, Va. departed to his Heavenly Home March 17, 2008 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Choate was born in Alleghany County, North Carolina on May 2, 1925 to John & Annie Choate. In addition to his parents Dovy was preceded in death by loving wife of 57 years Lillian Choate and loving wife...

Nancy Elizabeth Ingo

Nancy Elizabeth Ingo

Mar 13, 2008

Nancy Elizabeth Ingo age 82 of Ivanhoe, Virginia passed away Thursday, March 13, 2008 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Ingo was born in Carroll County, Va. on December 29, 1925 to Robert & Nellie Scott Hill. A graveside service will be held Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 2:00 pm the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ivanhoe, Va. with Pastor...

Marvin Lester Arnold, Jr.

Marvin Lester Arnold, Jr.

Mar 13, 2008

Marvin (Bo) Lester Arnold, Jr. age 64 of Galax, Va. passed away Thursday, March 13,2008 at the VA Medical Center in Salem, Va.. Mr. Arnold was born on March 30, 1943 in Grayson County, Va. to Marvin Lester Arnold, Sr. & Edna Sutherland Arnold. Mr. Arnold was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church; former chairman of Carroll County Republican party;...

Harold Wayne Lineberry

Harold Wayne Lineberry

Mar 12, 2008

Harold Wayne Lineberry age 57 of Austinville, Va. passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at his home. Wayne was born in Pulaski, Va. on June 17, 1950 to Leonard & Martha Madeline Fender Lineberry. He is survived by his wife Diana Hester Lineberry; daughters & sons-in-law Jennifer Lynn & Timothy Dunford, Sr.; Samantha Lineberry & Doug Ayers all of Austinville,...

Harold Warren Burnette

Harold Warren Burnette

Mar 11, 2008

Harold Warren Burnette age 68 of Galax, Va. passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at his home. Mr. Burnette was born in Carroll County, Va. on April 7, 1939 to Edward & Anna Sutphin Burnette. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Harry Burnette. He is survived by his children and their spouses Kevin...

Emma V. Caudill Anders

Emma V. Caudill Anders

Mar 10, 2008

Emma V. Caudill Anders age 91 of Galax, Va. passed away Monday, March 10, 2008 at Twin County Regional Hospital. Mrs. Anders was born on July 21, 1916 in Grayson County, Va. to James Sidney & Fannie Osborne Caudle. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bayard E. Anders, daughter Wanda L. Anders and...

Jimmy Charles Bates

Jimmy Charles Bates

Mar 10, 2008

Jimmy Charles Bates age 60 of Elliston, Virginia passed away Monday, March 10, 2008 at his home. Jimmy was born in Carroll County, Va. on August 10, 1947 to Lonnie & Bessie Cox Bates. He is survived by a sister & brother-in-law Gertrude & Chuck Williston of Baltimore, Maryland; brother & sister-in-law John Franklin & Lisa Bates of Roanoke, Va.;...

Charlie Smith

Charlie Smith

Mar 10, 2008

Charlie Smith age 89 of Galax, Va. passed away Monday, March 10, 2008 at Waddell Nursing Home. Mr. Smith was born on April 28, 1918 in Grayson County, Virginia to Jackson & Dora Walker Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Doll Russell Smith, daughter Bonnie Bobbitt and sons Gene Russell and Sandy...

Aaron Michael (Big Show) Cockerham

Aaron Michael (Big Show) Cockerham

Mar 8, 2008

Aaron Michael Cockerham, better known as "Big Show", age 31. of Elkin, NC, and formerly of Galax, VA, died Saturday, March 8, 2008 in Elkin. He was born in Montgomery County, Maryland, Feb. 2, 1977. Surviving are his parents, Brother Michael Stuart and Wilma Collins Cockerham, Elkin, NC, brothers & sister in law, Alan Cockerham, Elkin, NC, Ryan and Anita...

Eva Sue Caudill

Eva Sue Caudill

Mar 8, 2008

Eva Sue Caudill, widow of James Howard Caudill, age 72, of Woodlawn, VA, died March 8, 2008 at the Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC. Mrs. Caudill was born July 30, 1935 to James Delbert and Cynthia Velin Sparks Cox in Carroll County, VA. Survivors include sons & daughters-in-law, Tim and Patty Caudill, Fries, Terry & Sofia Caudill, Woodlawn, J....

James Wayne Wilson

James Wayne Wilson

Mar 8, 2008

James Wayne Wilson age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, March 8, 2008 in Twin County Regional Hospital. Mr. Wilson was born on November 22, 1931 in Surry County, N.C. to James Raymond & Alverta Edmonds Wilson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Ruby Sizemore Wilson and a brother Roy Wilson....

Patrick Gene Nuckolls

Patrick Gene Nuckolls

Mar 7, 2008

Patrick Gene Nuckolls age 43 of Galax, Va. passed away Friday, March 7, 2008 at his home. Patrick was born on September 30, 1964 in Galax, Va. to Gene & Eleanor Payne Nuckolls. In addition to his parents of Galax, Va. he is survived by a sister and brother-in-law Gail & Bobby Catron of Indpendence, Va.; brothers and sisters-in-law Clark...

Louise Mcglothern Hayes

Louise Mcglothern Hayes

Mar 5, 2008

Louise M. Hayes age 89 of Wake, Va. and formerly of Galax, Va. passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Wake. She is survived by her daughters & son-in-law Shirley & Joseph Putman of Wake, Va.; Brenda J. Hayes of Laconia, N.H.; sons & daughters-in-law Ben A. & Clara Hayes of Winchester, Va.; Stephen & Christine Hayes of Hartfield, Va.;...

Fairy Bedwell Poe

Fairy Bedwell Poe

Mar 5, 2008

Fairy Bedwell Poe age 89 of Galax, Va. passed away Wednesday, March 5,2008 in Waddell Nursing Home. Mrs. Poe was born in Grayson County, Virginia on July 15,1918 to Joseph Rush & Pearlie Hale Bedwell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Gordon Poe. She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law Beverly...

Ruth E. Sikes

Ruth E. Sikes

Mar 3, 2008

Ruth E. Sikes age 89 of Galax, Va. passed away Monday, March 3, 2008 in Waddell Nursing Home. Mrs. Sikes was born on December 17, 1918 in Grayson County, Va. to Joshua & Della Edwards Liddle. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Sikes. She is survived by her daughters & sons-in-law...

Andrew Allen Ashworth

Andrew Allen Ashworth

Mar 2, 2008

Andrew Allen Ashworth age 30 of Galax, Va. passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008. Andrew was born on July 14, 1977 in Galax, Va. He is survived by his wife Shalee Elizabeth Ashworth; daughter Tayler Elizabeth Ashworth, son Andrew "Cade" Ashworth; parents Kenneth & Sue Andrews; sister & brother-in-law Tammy & Jeff Pickett; brother Randall Lee Ashworth all of Galax,...

Nonnie Hodges Mahan

Nonnie Hodges Mahan

Mar 2, 2008

Nonnie Hodges Mahan age 75 of Danville, Va. passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008 at Avante At Roanoke. Mrs. Mahan was born on July 15,1932 in Grayson County, Va. to Cloyd & Vergie Lundy Hodges. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Mahan. She is survived by her sons Terry Lee Burnette and...

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