Obituaries

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...

Aug 9, 2023

Elder Robert Bruce Higgins, age 97, of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Wednesday August 9, 2023 in his home.

Mr. Higgins was born in Grayson County, Virginia on June 16, 1926 to Jessie Edgar and Fannie King Higgins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in wife by his wife Dorothy Smith Higgins.

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Aug 6, 2023

John Joseph O'Neil, Jr. age 85 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at his home.

Mr. O'Neil was born in Maryland on October 12, 1937 to John Joseph and Sylvia Hrbek O'Neil .

He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law John Joseph O'Neil III and Sherry of Lacrosse, Virginia; Alaric Shawn O'Neil...

Aug 6, 2023

Rhonda Jacklyn "Jackie" Stamper age 68 of Fries, Virginia passed Sunday August 6, 2023 in Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Jackie was born in Grayson County, Virginia on March 31, 1955 to Jack L. and Carol Jackson Archer.

She is survived by her husband Michael H. Stamper of Fries, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law...

Aug 6, 2023

Jay Gwynn, age 84, of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday August 6, 2023 in Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mr. Gwynn was born on April 14, 1939 in Carroll County, Virginia to General Jackson and Sarah McMillian Gwynn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Terri Gwynn, sons Ricky Gwynn and Randy...

Aug 5, 2023

Doris Mae Patterson Vaught age 90 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday August 5, 2023 at her home.

Mrs. Vaught was born on June 13, 1933 in Galax, Virginia to Robert Sloan and Willie Mae Moore Patterson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother James C. (JC) Patterson.

She...

Aug 4, 2023

Shirley Ann Worell Tolbert age 85 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday August 4, 2023 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Tolbert was born on August 12, 1937 in Galax, Virginia to James C. and Perry Lee Lineberry Worrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Carl Samuel Tolbert...

Jul 30, 2023

Mickey Jack Trimble age 73 of Fries, Virginia passed away Sunday July 30, 2023 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Mickey was born on August 6, 1949 in Grayson County, Virginia to Benjamin Franklin (Frank) and Hattie Sue Carico Trimble. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Vertie Litteral a brother...

Jul 26, 2023

Rita Sue Allen McKenzie passed away peacefully at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Wednesday July 26, 2023.

Mrs. McKenzie was born in Galax, Virginia on August 14, 1939 to Joe Thomas and Alverta Rutherford Allen In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husbands Billy Caldwell and Thomas Peyton McKenzie; children Donald Caldwell and...

Jul 26, 2023

Charles Norman Lineberry better known as Jack Lineberry age 80 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday July 26, 2023 at his home.

Mr. Lineberry was born in Smyth County, Virginia on December 28, 1942 to Joe Norman and Alice Carrie Rich Lineberry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lona Sue...

Jul 25, 2023

Angela Kay Spurlin better known as Sissy Spurlin age 58 of Fries, Virginia passed away Tuesday July 25, 2023 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Sissy was born on October 1, 1964 in Galax, Virginia to Charles M. and Faye Freeman Spraker. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by two brothers Timothy "Bo" Freeman...

Jul 22, 2023

Abigale Victoria Mabe Henderson age 23 of Ararat, Virginia passed Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Abigale was born in Pottstown, Pennsylvania on June 25, 2000. She was preceded in death by her mother Theresa Lynn Garber.

Abigale was a horse enthusiast, loved all animals and loved to fish.

She is survived by two sons...

Jul 19, 2023

James Franklin McCormick, Jr.  age 82 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday July 19, 2023 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mr. McCormick was born in Grayson County, Virginia on December 19, 1940, to James Franklin and Gladys Byrd McCormick, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Chris McCormick....