Obituaries

Feb 7, 2026

Daniel Brendle, age 80, of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday February 7, 2026 in Galax Nursing and Rehab.

Daniel was born on July 9, 1945 in Galax, Virginia to the late Daniel and Della Rakes Brendle. He was also preceded in death by his sister Flora Diana Edwards.

He is survived by his daughter and...

Feb 7, 2026

Brenda Gaye Walls Edwards age 72 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 in the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Brenda was born in Galax, Virginia on August 13, 1953 to Harve and Rosemond Ruth Hash Walls.

She is survived by  her husband Danny Edwards of Woodlawn, Virginia; daughters and sons-in-law Bridget and Mike...

Feb 6, 2026

William Paul Warrick, Jr. age 59 of Woodlawn, Virginia, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 at his home.

Paul was born on February 24, 1966 in Staunton, Virginia to William Paul Warrick, Sr. and Dorothy Grant Warrick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Adalynn Morgan and sister Sharon Gravley.

Feb 4, 2026

Eva Watson Smythers age 93 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday February 4, 2026 in the Lotus Village Center for Nursing and Rehab in Sparta, North Carolina.

Mrs. Smythers was born in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia on July 30, 1932 to Cecil and Bina Mae Suitt Watson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Feb 2, 2026

Harris Eugene Shupe, age 86, of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday February 2, 2026, in Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Harris was born on May 23, 1939, in Grayson County, Virginia to Clarence and Jewel Williams Shupe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Akers Shupe, and sisters Peggy Shupe...

Feb 1, 2026

Levi Cole Roberts age 34 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at his home.

Levi was born on August 21, 1991 in Galax, Virginia to Terry and Carmela Lineberry Roberts. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather B.L. Lineberry and paternal grandparents Thurman and Mallie Roberts.

He is survived by...

Jan 31, 2026

Imogene Higgins Frye passed away peacefully on January 31 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she had moved three years ago to be near her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. "Mamagene," as her grandchildren called her, was 101 years old, and just two months shy of her 102nd birthday.

She was a native of Galax, Virginia, and lived most...

Jan 28, 2026

Billy Richard Goins age 78 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday January 28, 2026 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Billy was born on September 22, 1947 in Carroll County, Virginia to Norman and Frances Early Hale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Young Goins and a son Billy...

Jan 28, 2026

Margaret Jane Hill Ring age 84 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in the Northern Surry Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Hill was born on December 5, 1941 in Galax, Virginia to Lloyd and Ruth Burnett Hill. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Barney Junior Ring.

She...

Jan 27, 2026

Elwin Eugene Fayne age 94 of Denton, North Carolina and formerly of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, North Carolina.

Mr. Fayne was born in Carroll County, Virginia on July 27, 1931 to Arthur Robert and Stella Mae Nail Fayne. In addition to his parents, he was...

Jan 26, 2026

Pauline Parks Jackson age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Jackson was born in Carroll County, Virginia on May 19, 1933 to Jackson Floyd and Della Mae Carpenter Parks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Samuel Duval Jackson and...

Jan 26, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of James Oliver Johnson, age 64 who departed from this world on Monday, January 26th, 2026, in Galax, Virginia. While our hearts are heavy with grief, we find solace in honoring his life, a pillar of strength, The Unsung Hero.

His gentle spirit and...

Jan 23, 2026

Doris Lee (Anderson) Cox, 78, a woman of extraordinary strength, quiet courage, and unwavering love, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday January 23rd. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a living example of resilience, grace, and faith.

Born and raised in the rolling hills of West Virginia, Doris grew...

Jan 23, 2026

Rufus Eugene McRoberts better known as Bill McRoberts age 93 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday January 23, 2026 at his home.

Mr. McRoberts was born on October 3, 1932 in Grayson County, Virginia to William Andrew and Martha Norman McRoberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Willard McRoberts.

Jan 21, 2026

A COURTESY ON BEHALF OF THE DALTON FAMILY

Jason Odean Dalton, 45, a man of steady resolve, deep skill, and a spirit shaped by both hardship, perseverance, and resiliency, went home to be with the Lord, finally finding the peace he had long sought. He was reunited with his brother, Joel, who had...

Jan 18, 2026

Harold Kenneth Payne better known as H.K. Payne age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday,   January 18, 2026 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mr. Payne was born on June 2, 1933 in Carroll County, Virginia to Wilbur Barnett and Odessa Hawks Payne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jan 17, 2026

Parthenia Smith Stoneman age 88 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Saturday January 17, 2026 in the Novant Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Mrs. Stoneman was born on May 19, 1937 in Carroll County, Virginia to Cecil and Irene Edwards Smith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kenly Grady Stoneman;...

Jan 16, 2026

Brenda Sue Poe Funk age 81 of Graham, North Carolina passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 in the Alamance Regional Hospital.

Brenda was born on September 29, 1944  in Sparta, North Carolina to Thomas Worth and Willie Hall Poe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Christman Funk.

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Jan 16, 2026

Dell Newman Mabe age 99 years, eleven months and fifteen days of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 in the Senior Home Shares in Galax, Va.

Mrs. Mabe was born on January 26, 1926 in Carroll County, Virginia, to Montie B. and Mary Ethel Smythers Newman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jan 15, 2026

Hattie Irene Goodson Winesett age 97 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 15 2026  in the Hillsville Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Winesett was born on May 3, 1928 in Galax, Virginia to Morgan Thomas and Minnie Galyean Goodson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billy Winesett; granddaughter Heather...