Obituaries

Sep 7, 2023

William Paul Warrick, Sr. age 94 of Fries, Virginia passed away Thursday September 7, 2023 in the Hillsville Health and Rehab Center.

Mr. Warrick was born in Grayson County, Virginia on April 25, 1929 to Ephriam Paul and Vergie Brewer Warrick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Grant Warrick...

Sep 7, 2023

On Thursday, September 7th, Margaret Christine Matthews Thomason, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother great-grandmother and sister passed away at 87 years old.

Margaret was born in Galax, Virginia on December 8, 1935, as the youngest of seven children to the late Thomas Jefferson and Zelle Elizabeth Matthews.

She graduated from Galax High School in 1954...

Sep 5, 2023

Geraldine Eastridge Rippey age 87 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday September 5, 2023 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Rippey was born in Carroll County, Virginia on May 10, 1936 to Joseph and Rina Lou Edwards Eastridge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters Wilma Eastridge, Hazel Eastridge,...

Sep 1, 2023

Frances Kaye Holdaway, age 62, of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday September 1, 2023 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Frances was born on January 24, 1961 in Galax, Virginia to the late Grayson and Mary Alice Cornett Holdaway. She was also preceded in death by her grandson Aiden Hayes.

She is survived by her daughters and...

Aug 30, 2023

LTC Frank R. Plichta, beloved husband, daddy, and papa, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mary T. Plichta.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon Higgins Plichta of the home; daughter and son in law, Jill and Billy Griggs of Butner, NC; grandson, Grayson Jones of...

Aug 29, 2023

Wilma Sue (Susie)  Nichols Galyean Floyd age 91 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday August 29, 2023 in the Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hillsville, Virginia.

Mrs. Floyd was born in Grayson County, Virginia on August 20, 1932 to Glen Gilbert and Margie Sylvia Higgins Nichols. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Aug 27, 2023

William Andrew Blair, 93, of Woodlawn, VA, transitioned from this physical life on Sunday, August 27, 2023 to enter his new and perfect eternal life. Surrounded by his family in his home, he passed peacefully and painlessly with the same strength and dignity he exemplified throughout his entire life of nearly 94 years.

Born in Galax, VA...

Aug 26, 2023

Donald Ray Tucker II age 45 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday August 26, 2023 at his home.

Donald was born in Calhoun County, West Virginia on September 3, 1977 to Donald Ray Tucker I and Jennett Rogers Tucker. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents George and Frances Rogers...

Aug 24, 2023

Robert Lynn Hill age 63 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the home of his nephews.

Robert was born in Galax, Virginia on October 30, 1957 to Garland Maurice and Agnes Irene Grimes Hill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joyce Ann Hill; sister Loretta Robinson...

Aug 23, 2023

LARRY N. HASLEY - Kernersville, N.C.

April 26, 1940 - August 23, 2023

Larry N. Hasley ,83 , of Kernersville, N.C. passed away Wednesday August 23, 2023 at his home after a hard fought cancer illness. Larry was raised in Searsboro, Iowa. Larry was an avid reader, card player, golfer and loved to travel with...

Aug 22, 2023

Gracy Mae Spears age 92 of Fries, Virginia passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in the Hillsville Health and Rehab Center.

Miss Spears was born on January 25, 1931 in Grayson County, Virginia to Joe Henry and Nettie Mae Norman Spears. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Roy Robert Spears; ...

Aug 19, 2023

Donald Wayne Stanley, Jr age 32 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Saturday August 19, 2023 in the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Donald was born in Haywood County, North Carolina on May 20, 1991 to Donald Wayne and Donna Leeann Mehaffey Stanley. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother Robert "Trey" Mehaffey....

Aug 18, 2023

Scotty Dean Carico age 70 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday August 18, 2023 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Scotty was born in Carroll County, Virginia on December 26, 1952 to Arthur Wayne and Patsy Rowe Carico.

He is survived by his son Shon Carico of Fries, Virginia; brothers and sister-in-law David Darrell Carico...

Aug 15, 2023

Dakota Ken Donithan age 29 of Rural Hall, North Carolina passed away Tuesday August 15, 2023 at his home.

Dakota was born in Galax, Virginia on August 26, 1993 to David Lee and Nona Faye Carpenter Donithan.

He is survived by his mother Nona Carpenter Donithan of Galax, Virginia; sister and brother-in-law Tessa Lynn &...

Aug 12, 2023

Doris Lucille Sawyers age 100 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Mrs. Sawyers was born on June 7, 1923 in Ohio to Robert Franklin and Clara June Shockley Surratt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Gilbert Oakley Sawyers; a son Steve...

Aug 11, 2023

Roy Lee Trent age 79 of Wytheville, Virginia and formerly of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 in Carrington Place at Wytheville.

Mr. Trent was born in Grayson County, Virginia on May 24, 1944 to John Kyle and Rebecca June Bolt Trent. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister...

Aug 11, 2023

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Winsette Walker, 80, of Galax passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 in the Woltz Hospice Home, Dobson, North Carolina.  Betty was born August 4, 1943 to the late Louis Eli Winesette, Jr. and  DeEtta Moser.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Ellis Walker, Sr.

Betty is...

Aug 11, 2023

Michael Brandon Richardson (03/22/1987), age 36, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, in Lewisburg, West Virginia.

He was a 2005 graduate of Carroll County High School. He attended Wytheville Community College and received certification in Information Technology and Lineman/Groundman training.  He later became a carpenter and took pride in his skills as a finish carpenter. Since he...

Aug 11, 2023

Ivan Paul Lindsey age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 in the Blue Ridge Health and Rehab Center.

Mr. Lindsey was born on July 6, 1934 in Carroll County, Virginia to Ernest Gillmore and Maleisa  Reynolds Lindsey.

He is survived by his wife Mintie Ann Moser Lindsey of Galax, Virginia; two...

Aug 10, 2023

This is a courtesy announcement for the Jones family.

Judy Phyllis Poole Jones, 81, of Altavista passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Autumn Care of Altavista.

She was born March 3, 1942 in Elk Creek, a daughter of the late Wiley Ford Poole and Ruby Hackler. She was a retired...