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Annette Creed Eller

Annette Creed Eller

Jun 4, 2024

Annette Creed Eller age 96 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Mrs. Eller was in Surry County, North Carolina on September 19, 1927 to George W. and Pearlie Lowe Creed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Eller, Sr.

She...

Wanda Sue Williams Dowling

Wanda Sue Williams Dowling

Jun 1, 2024

Wanda Sue Williams Dowling, age 90, passed away Saturday June 1, 2024 in Waddell Nursing and Rehab.

She was born in the "Hawkstown" section of Fries on July 26, 1933 to the late Delbert Clarron Williams and Virginia Elizabeth Patton Williams. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents Frank F. and Lida J. Williams; brother...

Frances Ann Kearney Hamilton

Frances Ann Kearney Hamilton

May 27, 2024

Frances Ann Kearney Hamilton of Galax, VA passed away on May 27, 2024 at the age of 90. She was born on May 6, 1934 in Richmond, VA to Margaret and Lawrence Kearney. She lived most of her life in Richmond but moved to Galax later in life to be closer to family members.

Frances was a...

Clifford Horton

Clifford Horton

May 27, 2024

Clifford Horton age 85 of  Clarksville, Tennessee and formerly Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Mr. Horton was born on October 23, 1938 to Rufus and CarmenYork Horton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings Hazel Burnett; Ethel Chappell; Gladys Wagner; Wilford Horton;  Alfred Horton and...

Wayne L. Frazier

Wayne L. Frazier

May 25, 2024

Wayne Frazier age 81 of Fries, Virginia passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at this home.

Wayne was born in Roanoke, Virginia on September 2, 1942. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Carol Patton Frazier.

He proudly served his country in the US Navy.

He...

James Marvin Locklear

James Marvin Locklear

May 24, 2024

James Marvin Locklear, age 85, of Pulaski, Virginia passed away Friday May 24, 2024 in Waddell Nursing and Rehab.

James was born on April 17, 1939 in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late James and Mary Locklear. He was also preceded in death by his wife Sharon Ann Locklear as well as his brothers Charlie Locklear and...

Harry Pack

Harry Pack

May 22, 2024

Harry Lee Pack of Fries, Virginia joined the love of his life, his wife Peggy on Wednesday May 22 2024. Harry was born in Cripple Creek, Virginia on October 11, 1938 to Richard Lee and Edna Mae Jonas Pack. In  addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by  his wife Peggy Sparks Pack; sister Katie Jones and...

Brenda Carol Johnson

Brenda Carol Johnson

May 22, 2024

Brenda Carol Johnson age 70 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at her home.

Brenda was born Iin Galax, Virginia on June 29, 1953 to William Carson and Mamie Ethel Brannock Lineberry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Alma Burch; Wanda Herendez; Donna Jean Lineberry and a...

Candace Sharon Kay Reese

Candace Sharon Kay Reese

May 21, 2024

Candace Sharon Kay Reese age 35 of Independence, Virginia passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at her home.

Candace was born on November 26, 1988 in Cleveland, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by a sister Amy Devon Reece; her grandparents Sharon Kay Hayes and Michael Darrell Reese;

She is survived by her...

Dennis Robert Combs

Dennis Robert Combs

May 21, 2024

Dennis Robert Combs, 74, of Galax, passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center on May 21, 2024.

He was born to the late Robert and Martha Combs on March 17, 1950, in Carroll County, Virginia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Geneva Lowe of Fancy Gap, Virginia.

Dennis...

Charlie Alexander Dixon

Charlie Alexander Dixon

May 21, 2024

This is a courtesy announcement for the Dixon family.

Charlie Alexander Dixon age 81 of Corryton, Tennessee (formerly of Galax), passed away on May 21, 2024 in Rutledge, Tennessee. Charlie, also known as Alec, was born January 8, 1943 in Grayson County, Virginia to Charlie James Dixon and Hazel Billings Dixon.

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Magelene "Maggie" L. Mckenzie

Magelene "Maggie" L. Mckenzie

May 21, 2024

Magelene Campbell McKenzie, better known as Maggie McKenzie, age 78 of Galax, Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at her home.

Maggie was born on May 5, 1946 in Grayson County, Virginia to Francis Jackson and Stella Mae Bourne Campbell. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Adams and Darrell of San Antonio,...

Ruth Blackburn Pugh

Ruth Blackburn Pugh

May 18, 2024

Ruth Blackburn Pugh, age 91, of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday May 18, 2024 in Grayson Nursing and Rehab.

Ruth was born on December 8, 1932, in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Arthur Glenn and Jane Taylor Blackburn. She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Thurman Pugh and brother Robert Dean Blackburn....

Mozelle A. Winesett

Mozelle A. Winesett

May 13, 2024

Mozelle A. Winesett age 93 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, May 13, 2024  in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Mozelle was born on March 3, 1931 in Galax, Virginia She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Winesett and son-in-law John Dickenson.

Mozelle was a long-time member of Mt. Vale Church in Galax, Va....

Glenda Dell Funk

Glenda Dell Funk

May 9, 2024

Glenda Dell Christman Funk age 75 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at her home.

Glenda was born on June 11, 1948 in Galax, Virginia to Charles Thomas and Donna Lee Lyons Christman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Lawrence Funk and a daughter Melissa Funk....

Geneva Maxine Houk

Geneva Maxine Houk

May 9, 2024

Geneva Maxine Hines Houk age 90 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

She was born in Carroll County, Virginia on May 6, 1934 to Frances Eugene and Lola Cox Hines.

She is survived by her son Robert Hines of Woodlawn, Virginia; brother Ronald Hines of...

Willis Layton Crockett, Sr.

Willis Layton Crockett, Sr.

May 5, 2024

Willis Layton Crockett, Sr. age 91 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at his home.

Mr. Crockett was born in Carroll County, Virginia; on January 24, 1933 to Willis Lanston and Esther Brown Crockett.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Goins Crockett of Galax, Virginia; daughters and sons-in-law Jacqueline and Allen...

Terry Lynn Alderman

Terry Lynn Alderman

May 3, 2024

Terry Lynn Alderman age 66 of Galax, Virginia passed away May 3, 2024 at his home.

Terry was born in Galax, Virginia on May 29, 1957 to Ashby and Ruthie Frances Triplett Alderman.

He is survived by his sister Charlotte Stanley of Hiwassee, Virginia. and brother Clay Alderman of Martinsville, Virginia.

A private...

William "Billy" Mitchell Wilson

William "Billy" Mitchell Wilson

May 2, 2024

William Mitchell "Billy" Wilson, 90, U.S. Navy Retired, formerly of Galax, VA passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his home in Whitsett, NC.

He was born on March 18, 1934, in Elk Creek, VA to the late Henry H. Wilson and Nellie Burris Wilson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Carroll Monroe Sumner

Carroll Monroe Sumner

Apr 29, 2024

Carroll Monroe Sumner age 81 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at his home.

Mr. Sumner was born in Galax, Virginia on December 4, 1942 to Claude Monroe and Alta Clementine Horton Sumner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter Lela Grace Cox and a sister Josephine Wyatt....

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