Obituaries

Jul 16, 2024

Eva Sue Edwards Hall age 95 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024 in the Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville, Virginia.

Mrs. Hall was born on June 2, 1929 in Pennsylvania to Early and Marie Hanks Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Yancy Burton Hall, Jr.

Jul 15, 2024

Ellen Evans Phillips, 99, of Galax, VA went to her Heavenly Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 15, 2024, at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, VA.  Ellen was born in Grayson County, VA on November 25, 1924, to the late Dewey General and Irene "Rhena" Burnett Evans.  In addition...

Jul 13, 2024

Thomas John Vosik passed away on July 13, 2024, in Galax, Virginia, after a long illness. He was predeceased by his parents Ben F. Vosik (1981) and Katherine H. Vosik née Kielian (1998) of Omaha and Lincoln Nebraska, and his beloved sister Susan Vosik of Massachusetts (2013).

Tom was born on July 15, 1951, in Omaha, Nebraska....

Jul 11, 2024

Peacefully from his favorite seat on the front porch Marshall Patterson Thomas age 75, passed from this world and on to his heavenly home on July 11, 2024. He was originally from the Shawsville and Christiansburg areas and currently resided in Galax.

Marshall was preceded in death by his father, Ira Thomas, mother, Anie Walters Thomas, brothers...

Jul 9, 2024

Deloris Ann "Susie" Lyons transitioned peacefully into the arms of her heavenly family Tuesday July 9th at 2:30 pm while at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 81 years old.

Susie was the daughter of Archie Dale and Nellie Farmer Richardson of Galax, VA where she was born on February 16, 1943. When her paternal...

Jul 7, 2024

Cullen Dillard Lawrence of Galax, Virginia, passed peacefully from this earth into the hands of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 7, 2024, with the same dignity that he demonstrated throughout his 94 years of life. Born January 23, 1930, in Wytheville, Virginia, to Amanda Melvinnie Taylor Lawrence and Lemuel H. Lawrence, he was preceded in death by his...

Jul 7, 2024

Rodney Dale Hodges age 55 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his home.

Rodney was born in Galax, Virginia on February 1, 1969 to Roger Dale and Hilda Hackler Hodges. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother Brandon Phillip Hodges.

Rodney was an award winning...

Jul 6, 2024

Dawn Elizabeth Alouf, age 61, of Galax, VA, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the University Of North Carolina Medical Center. Dawn was born in Detroit, MI, on January 21, 1963, to William and Suzanne Cheriez Snyder. She is survived by her husband, Jim Alouf of Galax, VA; sons and daughters-in-law Scott and Lesley Alouf of Richmond, VA...

Jul 4, 2024

On Thursday July 4, 2024 our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Barbara Burnett Thompson went to be with the Lord.

Barbara was born to R. Fred Burnett and Virginia Elizabeth "Lizzy" Reynolds Burnett of Woodlawn, VA.

When Barbara was younger, her favorite activity was playing with her older siblings Gene, Claude, and Betty Jo. Barbara...

Jul 4, 2024

James Carroll Smith, Jr. age 66 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

James was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 10, 1957 to James Carroll Smith, Sr. and Barbara Leonard Smith.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Bryant Smith; son James Smith III; sister and...

Jul 1, 2024

Suzi Lee Hiatt age 60 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Suzi was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina on November 13, 1963 to Ledford Franklin and Joyce Helene Dauer Hiatt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter Alaina (Baby Larri) Warf.

Jun 30, 2024

Opal Irene Billings Bedsaul age 84 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Bedsaul was born in Galax, Virginia on January 3, 1940 to John and Verna Bourne Billings.

She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law Randy and Terry Harmon; Robert Harmon all of Galax, Virginia; six...

Jun 30, 2024

Cristi Dawn Hounshell age 45 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday at her home.

Cristi was born in Princeton, West Virginia on April 12, 1979.

Cristi was preceded in death by  her daughter Briana Nicole Estep.

She is survived by the love of her life and soulmate Jason Towler; children Brian Allen Estep...

Jun 27, 2024

Harry Jones age 82 of Fries, Virginia passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024  in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

He was born in Carroll County, Virginia on May 24, 1942 to Harrison and Helen Marie McMillian Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Mabel Jones.

Harry proudly served...

Jun 24, 2024

Stephen Michael Brich, age 76, passed away on Monday June 24, 2024 in his home.

Mr. Brich was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on August 12, 1947 to Edward and Gladys Smith Brich. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Joan Jansen, Marion Madden, Charlotte Stephens; and brothers Robert Brich, Tom...

Jun 21, 2024

Linda Lou Smythers Cox passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024 with her husband  and son by her side.  She was born on May   31, 1942 in Galax, Virginia.  She graduated from Woodlawn High School and later earned a BS in Education from Radford University.  She was a devoted wife and mother.  She was married to her soulmate for...

Jun 20, 2024

Donnie Otis Ogle age 71 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday June 20, 2024 at Woltz Hospice House.

Donnie was born on May 1, 1953, in Woodlawn, Virginia to the late Gordon and Verna Bonds Ogle. He is survived by his daughter Misty Phfier of Galax, Virginia; brother Roy Ogle of Galax, Virginia; grandson Corey Ogle; granddaughter...

Jun 18, 2024

Harold Raymond Hash age 90 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at his home.

Mr. Hash was born in Carroll County, Virginia on January 14, 1934 to Charles Younger and Jennie Geneva McMillian Hash. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Elizabeth; Ruth; Juanita; Viola; June; Lillie; Margaret;...

Jun 17, 2024

Ella Jessie Lowe South age 88 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday June 17, 2024 at her home

Mrs. South was born on May 2, 1936, in Grayson County, Virginia to Dunk and Melba Goodson Lowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roy W. South; son-in-law Bro. Garry Adams and...

Jun 17, 2024

Donna Bond Carroll age 40 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday at her home.

Donna was born on September 18, 1983 in Galax, Virginia to David Timothy and Pamela Viar Bond.

She is survived by her husband Joey Carroll of Galax, Virginia; parents David and Pamela Jo Bond of Fries, Virginia; sister and brother-in-law Cynthia...