Obituaries

Jan 14, 2026

Dennis Everette Alderman age 93 of Woodlawn, Virginia, a cherished husband, father and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

He leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness. Born with a heart of gold, Dennis dedicated his life to both his family and the land...

Jan 14, 2026

Winfred Glee Johnson, Jr. age 73 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in the Montgomery Lewis Gale Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Winfred was born on March 22, 1952 in Morganfield, Kentucky to Winfred Glee Johnson, Sr.  and Mildred Elizabeth Nichols Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister...

Jan 11, 2026

Demmie Ruth Stamper Breeding age 70 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Demmie was born in Galax, Virginia on October 13, 1955 to Will and Susie Jane McMillian Stamper.

She is survived by her husband Lacy Breeding; daughters and son-in-law Brittany Jennings; Athena and Dennis Yelton;...

Jan 9, 2026

Daniel Lyn Rector known as  Joe Rector age 74 of Fries, Virginia, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 in the Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital.

Joe was born on June 21, 1951 in Pulaski, Virginia to Dan H. and Juanita Sawyers Rector. IN addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Chad Rector.

Jan 8, 2026

Rubye Lea Cox Bobbitt age 81 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the home of her daughter.

Mrs. Bobbitt was born on July 21, 1944, in Virginia to Golden Daniel and Edna Belle Miller Cox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband P.G. Bobbitt; daughter Natalie Bobbitt;...

Jan 8, 2026

Sula Jane McCollem Holt age 90 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026  in the Waddell Nursing & Rehab Center.

Mrs. Holt was born on March 16, 1935 in North Carolina to John and Leola Vestal McCollem. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter Morgan Hill and seven siblings....

Jan 7, 2026

Virginia Pauline Blackburn Burcham (Polly) age 95, of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday January 7, 2026 in her home.

Mrs. Burcham was born on June 2, 1930 in Sparta, North Carolina to the late Carl and Etta Duncan Blackburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Burcham; sisters Shirley Caudill...

Jan 6, 2026

David Vernon Hutchins age 79 passed away Jan 6 2026 at his home.

Born in 1946 to the late John and Lona Vernon Hutchens of Galax, VA, David was a man of deep faith, integrity, and service to others. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Geneva Hale, of Galax.

He...

Jan 5, 2026

David Thomas Kirby age 74 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, January 5, 2026  at his home.

David was born in Galax, Virginia on June 10, 1951 to Bill Thomas and Lucille Hash Kirby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sherry Vaughan Kirby and brother Bill Kirby.

He...

Jan 5, 2026

Ann Bohen Griffin, age 53, of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday January 5, 2026 in her home.

Mrs. Griffin was born on December 31, 1972 in New York City, New York to the late Kenneth and Mary Jane Bohen Cottrell.

She is survived by her husband David H. Griffin of Galax, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law...

Jan 5, 2026

Everett Frank Caudell, Jr. age 84 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 in the Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hillsville, Virginia.

Mr. Caudell was born in Carroll County, Virginia on September 10, 1941 to Everett Frank Caudell, Sr. and Lola Mary Rakes Caudell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jan 4, 2026

Joseph Denny McCraw, age 89, of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday January 4, 2026 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Mr. McCraw was born on June 15, 1936 in Carroll County, Virginia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Ruby Jennings McCraw.

He is survived by his...

Jan 2, 2026

Edward Roy McGuire, age 78, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday January 2, 2026 in Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, NC.

Edward was born on August 18, 1947 in Cottonwood, Idaho to the late Edward and Margie Flannery McGuire. He was also preceded in death by his three sisters and a brother, as well as a lifetime...

Jan 1, 2026

Ruth Ann Newman age 81 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Newman was born on May 27, 1944, in Carroll County, Virginia to Lester Leroy and Mary Sue Melton Amburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Newman.

Dec 29, 2025

Wayne Dale Slusher, age 70 of Independence, Virginia passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Wayne was born in Carroll County, Virginia on April 17, 1955 to Waltrude and Emma Hill Slusher.

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Martha and Brad James of Max Meadows, Virginia; brother...

Dec 29, 2025

Bobby Dean Dixon age 74 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Bobby was born in Grayson County, Virginia on August 31, 1951 to Earl Bob and Bertha Mae Trimble Dixon.

He is survived by his wife Gleasanna Dixon; son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Minda Dixon; daughter...

Dec 28, 2025

Willie Edna Johnson age 91 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Johnson was born in Grayson County, Virginia on August 5, 1934.

She is survived by her daughter Darlene Mabry; sons and daughter-in-law Jeff and Libby Johnson and Allen Johnson; two special  grandchildren Misty...

Dec 27, 2025

Mickey Alley age 54 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mickey was born in Galax, Virginia on February 15, 1971 to Burton and Betty Haga Alley.

He is survived by his wife Melissa Roberts Alley of Galax, Virginia; daughters and sons-in-law Kayla and Hunter Grubb of...

Dec 25, 2025

Jesse Gregory Isom age 76 of Jarvisburg, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the home of his mother in Galax, Virginia.

Jesse was born on July 6, 1949 in Galax, Virginia to Jessie Heath and Lala Irene Walker Isom. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother Andy Stuart...

Dec 25, 2025

Wilma Kathleen Sarver age 88 of Galax, Virginia, passed away and went to glory on December 25, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina after a recent fall.

She was born in Fries, Virginia to Frank and Ida Pennington on March 18, 1937. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...