Obituaries

Mar 30, 2026

Wanda Edwards Ayers, age 72, of Galax􀀕 Virginia, entered into eternal rest on March 30, 2026, at Hillsville Health & Rehabilitation. She was born October 19, 1953, in Carroll County, Virginia, to the late Carl Eugene Edwards and Ida Bell Edwards.

Wanda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose life was defined by her compassion,...

Mar 29, 2026

Sally Dixon Rakes, 82, of Woodlawn, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Born on March 29, 1944, in Galax, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Hazel Billings Dixon.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Paul Rakes; daughter-in-law Mary...

Mar 24, 2026

James Dean Carr, Jr. age 80 of Fancy Gap, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

J.D. was born in Grayson County, Virginia on February 28, 1946 to James Dean Carr, Sr. and Lucille Leonard Carr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Ann...

Mar 23, 2026

Phyllis Sue Brewer age 67 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, March 23, 2026 in the Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery.

Phyllis was born in Hillsville, Virginia on October 15, 1958 to Ernest and Ruby Spencer Burcham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Brewer.

She is survived by...

Mar 22, 2026

Glenn Kyle Nichols age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at his home.

Mr. Nichols was born on September 7, 1936 in Grayson County, Virginia to Glenn and Margie Higgins Nichols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Wilma Sue Galyean Floyd; Lee Nichols; Ralph Nichols and...

Mar 22, 2026

Max Sheppard Burnett Brown, age 14, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, at Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on October 19, 2011 (His Nannie's Birthday), Max brought light, laughter, and an unmistakable spark to everyone who knew him. He was truly one of a kind, hilarious,...

Mar 22, 2026

Nancy Rose Thomas Goins Crockett age 87 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at her home.

Mrs. Crockett was born in Galax, Virginia on December 1, 1938 to Thomas and Frances Early Goins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Willis Layton Crockett, Sr.; and siblings Billy Goins...

Mar 16, 2026

Shirley Eastridge Patton age 91 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Patton was born on July 4, 1934 in Carroll County, Virginia to Joseph and Rina Lou Edwards Eastridge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Nelson Patton and son...

Mar 16, 2026

Shirley Grace Melton passed away on March 16, 2026, at the age of 90.  She was survived by her husband Ray Melton, son, Craig Melton, daughter in law Sandy Melton, daughter, Jill Sage, granddaughter Sophia Thompson, grandchildren, Nathan Ray, Ben Ray, Rebecca Moses, sister Jane Mckee, sister in law, Lynda Cooper and sister in law Paula Cooper.  She was...

Mar 15, 2026

Emma Kate Weatherman age 91 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Weatherman was born in Grayson County, Virginia on November 23,1934 to Samuel and Bertie Cannoy Poe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

She is...

Mar 14, 2026

Jerris Paul Gordon Zenner age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his home.

Jerris was born on April 11, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to Leonard Richard and Louise Mildred Melville Zenner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great granddaughter Octavia Zenner.

He proudly served...

Mar 14, 2026

Roy Roger Allen, age 82, of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday March 14, 2026 in his residence.

Roger was born on November 23, 1943 in Galax, Virginia to the late Joe Thomas and Alberta Rutherford Allen. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Helen Allen, Edna Ruth Edwards, Rita McKenzie, and Joe Thomas Allen Jr....

Mar 11, 2026

Jerry Wayne Vaughan age 79 of Fries, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Jerry was born on March 2, 1947 in Carroll County, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother Helen Lucille Vaughan and brother Jack Vaughan.

He is survived by his wife Nancy Dickson Vaughan of...

Mar 11, 2026

Mary Lou Taylor Miller age 84 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Miller was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on August 5, 1941 to Roscoe Aleck and Elizabeth Clyde Miller Taylor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Darrell Miller;...

Mar 10, 2026

Theresa Ann Sexton Mawyer age 69 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Theresa was born in Portsmouth, Virginia  on July 21, 1956 to Charles Vivian Sexton, Jr.  and Helena Ruth Lineberry Sexton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Christopher Mark Sexton....

Mar 4, 2026

William Kermit Porter, better known as Kermit Porter  age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026  in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mr. Porter was born in Fries, Virginia on March 4, 1934 to Robert Alex and Ary Bonham Porter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers...

Mar 3, 2026

Hoke William Curtis Sawyers son of Devan Blake and Maggie Mae Brewer Sawyers of Galax, Virginia passed away on Tuesday March 3, 2026 in Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his sister Jaycee Mae Sawyers and grandfather Curtis (Buck) Crigger.

In addition to his parents, Hoke is survived by his maternal...

Mar 1, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Peggy Jean Sprinkle

Peggy Jean Sprinkle, age 94, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Wagram, North Carolina. She was born in Lee County, Virginia, but moved to Galax, VA as a child. She spent her adult life as a OR nurse in the local hospital. She...

Mar 1, 2026

Tony Truitt, 64, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 1, 2026. Throughout his life, Tony was deeply committed to his family, his community, and his faith.

For 40 years, Tony was the loving and devoted husband of Sonia Truitt, his partner and greatest companion. He was a proud father...

Feb 28, 2026

Tiffany Gail Campbell Goodman age 29 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at her home.

Tiffany was born on January 25, 1997 in North Carolina.

She is survived by her husband Van Thomas Goodman of Galax, Virginia; mother and fiancé Teresa Campbell and Duane Dawson of Fries, Virginia; sisters and brothers-in-law La...