Bennett (Benny) Gray Shupe
May 4, 2023
Bennett Gray Shupe known as Benny Shupe age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, May4th in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.
Mr. Shupe was born in Grayson County, Virginia on July 13, 1939 to Malcom and Eva Rector Shupe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Timmy Shupe....
John Edward Simpson
May 4, 2023
John Edward Simpson, 61, of Galax passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the home of his son in Fries. John was born in Galax, Virginia on June 19, 1961 to the late Jess Edward Simpson and Agnes Vernelle Littreal Simpson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister Marylee Simpson and brother Robbie...
Brenton Michael Rivera
May 3, 2023
Brenton Michael Rivera age 16 of Mt. Airy, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, May 3 rd in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.
Brenton was born on December 4, 2006 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Jesus and Laurie Anne Eubank Rivera.
In addition to his parents Jesus and Laurie Anne Eubank Rivera of...
Brian Thomas Waddle
May 3, 2023
Brian Thomas Waddle, 51, of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at his home.
Brian was born May 9 1971 in Galax, Virginia to the late Raymond Lee Waddle and Wanda Devor Waddle. Brian proudly served his country in the United States Army.
In addition to his mother, he is...
Brenda Kaye Hanks Reeves
May 2, 2023
Brenda Kaye Reeves known as Kaye Reeves age 64 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday May 2, 2023 at her home.
Kaye was born in Roanoke, Virginia on August 5, 1958 to Clarence Dempsey (Jack) and Joyce Evelyn Waddell Hanks.
She is survived by her daughter Erika Reeves of Myrtle Beach, South...
Norma Mae Cox Williams
May 2, 2023
Norma Mae Cox Williams, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Valley View Health and Rehabilitation in Madison, AL. Norma was born in Carroll County, VA, the fourth child of Paul Lewellyn Cox and Anna Allen Cox. She was the widow of Don Roe Williams.
Norma and Don were high school sweethearts...
Jeffrey Scott Burnette
May 1, 2023
Jeffrey Scott Burnette age 55 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at his home.
Jeffrey was born in Galax, Virginia on October 21, 1967 to Ray and Inez Lineberry Burnette.
His father preceded him in death.
In addition to his mother Inez Lineberry Burnette of Galax,...
David Lee Pack
Apr 29, 2023
David Lee Pack age 77 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Saturday April 29, 2023, at his home.
Mr. Pack was born in Patrick County, Virginia on November 24, 1945, to Boss Patton and Prince Pack. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son; one great-grandson; three sisters and six brothers....
Allen Hubert Widner
Apr 28, 2023
Allen Hubert Widner age 58 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Friday April 28, 2023, at his home.
Allen was born in Galax, Virginia on April 30, 1964, to Hubert Smith and Gracie Marie Patton Widner.
He is survived by his wife Vicki Jean Cook Widner of Woodlawn, Virginia; daughters and sons-in-law Tabatha...
Carol Sue Lammey
Apr 27, 2023
Carol Sue Lammey age 65 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Carol was born on November 25, 1957 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Curtis Dale and Helen Faye Wooten Reeves. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Mary Frances Woods;...
Betty Burnett Lavering
Apr 25, 2023
Betty Burnett Lavering, 91, of Roanoke VA, passed away on April 23, 2023. Betty was born on November 23, 1931 in Galax, VA and later lived and worked in Virginia Beach where she retired from...
Brenda Sue Shupe
Apr 24, 2023
Brenda Sue Shupe age 69 of Independence, Virginia passed away Monday April 24, 2023 at her home.
Brenda was born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania on June 28, 1953 to Alvin and Arlene Mayberry Sheets. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Randall Sheets.
She is survived by...
Ila Mae Kirby Haynes
Apr 22, 2023
Ila Mae Kirby Haynes age 93 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday April 22, 2023 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Haynes was born on March 7, 1930 in Grayson County, Virginia to Emmett and Mary Norman Kirby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Buford Haynes....
Raymond Monroe Jennings
Apr 17, 2023
Raymond Monroe Jennings age 88 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Monday April 17, 2023 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Mr. Jennings was born in Galax, Virginia on February 13, 1935 to Lester Mack and Edith Reynolds Jennings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Gertrude Trimble and two brothers Roy...
Charles (Bud) Donald Wright
Apr 14, 2023
Charles Donald Wright better known as Bud Wright age 86 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Wright was born in Grayson County, Virginia on February 20, 1937 to Charles Dyer and Myrtle Millwood Wright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson William Brandon Martin;...
David Obediah Leonard
Apr 13, 2023
David Obediah Leonard age 88 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday April 13, 2023 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.
Mr. Leonard was born in Galax, Virginia on December 15, 1934, to Champion and Callie Bourne Leonard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jo Smith Leonard, daughter Tammie...
Thelma Irene Spivey
Apr 11, 2023
Thelma Irene Billings Spivey age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday April 11, 2023 in the Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville, Virginia.
Mrs. Spivey was born on September 12, 1930, in Troutdale, Virginia to Wint and Lessie Mae Waddell Billings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ewell Edgar Spivey...
Dale Wilson . Larue, Jr.
Apr 7, 2023
Dale Wilson LaRue, Jr. (Wilson)was born on February 21, 1954 to the late Honorable Judge Dale Wilson LaRue, Sr, and Ruby R LaRue of Galax, Virginia.
He is survived by one brother, Donald Russell LaRue (Pamela) of Crofton, MD, and one sister, Ruby Ann Branscome (Barry) of Galax, VA; one uncle, Wake Larrowe (Brenda) of Woodlawn, VA,...
Jerry Lee Carico
Apr 7, 2023
Jerry Lee Carico age 79 of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday April 7, 2023 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.
Jerry was born in Grayson County, Virginia on February 20, 1944 to Roy and Gaynell Vaughan Carico. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother-in-law Ellen Carico Rutherford;...
James Harvey Bilbrey
Apr 6, 2023
James Harvey Bilbrey age 96 of Max Meadows, Virginia went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday April 6, 2023 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Bilbrey was born in Childress, Texas on February 9, 1927 to Jesse Wilburn and Ethel Lou Harris Bilbrey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
