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Bertha Mae Handy

Bertha Mae Handy

Apr 29, 2024

Bertha Mae Handy age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday , April 29, 2024 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Handy was born on May 19, 1934 in Carroll County, Virginia.

In addition to her mother, Orie Newman she was preceded in death by a son Cecil Lee Edwards and a grandson...

Hattie Ruth Ward Collins

Hattie Ruth Ward Collins

Apr 24, 2024

Hattie Ruth Ward Collins age 98 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in the Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville, Virginia.

Mrs. Collins was born in Galax, Virginia on December 14, 1925 to Joseph Kenley and Virginia Caroline Rosamond Higgins Ward. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles...

Wilbert Al Campbell

Wilbert Al Campbell

Apr 23, 2024

Wilbert Al Campbell age 50 of Radford, Virginia and formerly of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday April 23, 2024 in Radford, Virginia.

Wilbert was born in Galax, Virginia on March 23, 1974 to Herbert Al and Lydia Lolander Kyle Campbell. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son Kahlil Craig.

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Earl James Brewer

Earl James Brewer

Apr 21, 2024

Earl James Brewer age 93 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mr. Brewer was born in Grayson County, Virginia on September 23, 1930 to Kahle and Edna Boyer Brewer . In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ruth Higgins Brewer.

He is...

Anastasia Fawn Belcher

Anastasia Fawn Belcher

Apr 20, 2024

Anastasia Fawn Belcher age 35 of Fries, Virginia passed away Saturday April 20, 2024.

Anastasia was born in Wytheville, Virginia on June 4, 1988 to Matthew Owen and Dondeia Reed Belcher. She was preceded in death by her daughter Saphiria Dondeia Belcher; grandfathers Dennis Leroy Reed and Fred Oscar Belcher.

She is survived by  her...

Edith Pauline Burcham

Edith Pauline Burcham

Apr 10, 2024

Edith Pauline South Burcham age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday , April 10, 2024 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Mrs. Burcham was born in Carroll County, Virginia on April 17, 1934 to Preston Wiley and Edith Smith South. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Melissa Faye Brown

Melissa Faye Brown

Apr 9, 2024

Melissa Faye Swinney Brown passed away Tuesday April 9, 2024 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Melissa was born in Galax, Virginia on September 5, 1967 to Harold Len and Audrey Faye Swinney.

She is survived by her mother Audrey Faye Horton of Galax, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law Christopher and Heather McFarland; daughters Megan McFarland and...

Grace Elaine Higgins

Grace Elaine Higgins

Apr 9, 2024

Grace Elaine Higgins age 88 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her home.

Mrs. Higgins was born in Ivanhoe, Virginia on January 25, 1936 to Luther Doc and Gracie Jones Woodel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Earl Higgins and son Marvin Dennis Higgins.

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Lisa Karen Bain

Lisa Karen Bain

Apr 7, 2024

Lisa Karen Lundy Bain age 64 of Austinville, Virginia passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at her home.

Lisa was born in Hillsville, Virginia on October 17, 1959, to Reedford Paul and Carrie Doris Lineberry Lundy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Judith Lundy; infant brother Vincent Lundy and special...

Jerry Dowell

Jerry Dowell

Apr 6, 2024

Jerry Dowell age 63 of Galax, Virginia - loving husband, father and paw paw passed away on April 6th, 2024 after a wonderful, full day spent and surrounded by his loved ones.

Jerry was born on March 8th, 1961 to Claude and Annie Dowell. He is survived by his wife Trish Dowell, son and daughter in-law James...

Roger Ashby Martin

Roger Ashby Martin

Apr 2, 2024

Roger Ashby Martin, 80 years old, passed away peacefully at his home on April 2nd, 2024. He was born on April 14, 1943 to OC & Norma Martin. Roger was the youngest of four children and is preceded in death by his three siblings, Mildred, CL and Lois. Roger is survived by his wife of 62 years Patricia N....

Nancy (Lou) Luzetta Tolbert

Nancy (Lou) Luzetta Tolbert

Mar 31, 2024

Nancy Luzetta Mabe Tolbert age 84 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday at the home of her daughter, Shirley, in the River Hill Community.

She was born on March 27, 1940 to William Anderson Mabe and Hattie Bell Burnett Mabe in Galax, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles...

Rufus "Von" Cheek

Rufus "Von" Cheek

Mar 29, 2024

Von is survived by his wife Margaret Burnett Cheek and his children: David and Melodie Cheek of Mouth of Wilson, VA; Gregory and Rhonda Cheek of Stevens City, VA; Roxanne and Tommy Anders of Independence, VA; Christine and Jeff Phipps of Independence, VA; and Jon Cheek of Roanoke, VA. He is survived by his brother Don and Pat Cheek...

Martha Jane Nichols

Martha Jane Nichols

Mar 28, 2024

Martha Jane Nichols, 77 of Fries, Va., passed away March 28, 2024 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Martha was born December 18, 1946, in Grayson County, Va., to William (Bud) and Johnsie Hawks Nichols who preceded her in death.

She is survived by numerous cousins, other relatives and many, many friends.

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Darlene Vaughan Martin

Darlene Vaughan Martin

Mar 27, 2024

Darlene Vaughan Martin age 76 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at her home.

Darlene was born in Carroll County, Virginia on February 9, 1948 to Carlie O'Neil and Iva Jones Vaughan.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Kim Martin Isom and Rick of Mooresville, North Carolina; son Chris Martin...

Sharoll Dean Shumate

Sharoll Dean Shumate

Mar 23, 2024

Sharoll Dean Shumate age 84 of Meadows of Dan, Virginia passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mr. Shumate was born on August 9, 1939 in Carroll County, Virginia to Luther and Edna Mae Hanks Shumate. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Gertrude Hubbard.

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Harold Douglas Davis

Harold Douglas Davis

Mar 22, 2024

Harold Douglas Davis, age 75, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday March 22, 2024 in Woltz Hospice House.

Harold was born on December 10, 1948 in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Harold G. and Naoma Burnett Davis.

He is survived by his wife Rebecca "Becky" Davis of Galax, Virginia; son Ross Douglas Davis of...

Walter "Walt" Curtis Sexton

Walter "Walt" Curtis Sexton

Mar 19, 2024

Walter "Walt" Sexton age 81 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Mr. Sexton was born in Huntington, West Virginia on May 8, 1942 to Virgil and Quida Mae Fuller Sexton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Judy Sexton.

Walt worked...

Ronald Dale Young

Ronald Dale Young

Mar 19, 2024

Ronald Dale Young age 71 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday at his home.

Ronald was born on October 21, 1952 in Grayson County, Virginia to James and Nannie Sprulin Young  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Esther Lee Jones Young.

He is survived by his daughters and...

Linda Lee Ramey

Linda Lee Ramey

Mar 17, 2024

Linda Lee Richardson Ramey age 73 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday March 17, 2024 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Linda was born on May 27, 1950 in Martinsville, Virginia to Clayton James and Essie Magnora Billings Richardson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Betty Lowe and two brothers...

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