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Dorothy Lee Ramsinghani

Dorothy Lee Ramsinghani

Dec 5, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Ramsinghani, 77, of Galax passed away Monday, December 5 at the Galax Health and Rehab.  Dorothy was born in Grayson County on November 18, 1945, to the late John Bruce and Leona Belle Crigger Bedsaul.

She is survive by three daughters Sharon Sue Eddy of Wasilla, Alaska; Penny Jean Webb of Woodlawn; Robin Lynn...

Pauline Corinne Kroll

Pauline Corinne Kroll

Dec 4, 2022

Pauline Corinne Kroll was born three days before the start of the baby boomer generation in a little place called New York City. She grew up there in poodle skirts & bobby socks with her sister Diane & her parents Charles & Madeline, enjoying city life until she met & married her first love, Carl, in 1962. Carl & Pauline...

Edna Ruth Allen Edwards

Edna Ruth Allen Edwards

Nov 30, 2022

Edna Ruth Allen Edwards went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She passed away peacefully at Roanoke Memorial Hospital with loving family and friends by her side. Edna Ruth was born in Carroll County, VA. on December 16, 1929.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Thomas Allen...

Brenda Boyer Gravley

Brenda Boyer Gravley

Nov 30, 2022

Brenda Boyer Gravley, age 73, of Fries, Virginia passed away Thursday November 30, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Brenda was born on November 5, 1949 in Carroll County to Luther Fredrick Boyer and Pauline Williams Boyer.

Brenda was more than just a sewing machine operator who went back to school for cosmetology.  Brenda was a...

Timmy Ray Bullion

Timmy Ray Bullion

Nov 29, 2022

Timmy Ray Bullion age 63 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Tuesday November 29, 2022, in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Timmy was born in Galax, Virginia on March 21, 1959, to Charlie Harold and Reva Mae Bryant Bullion.

He is survived by his daughter Sondra Bullion of Hillsville, Virginia; son Jodie Bullion of California; two...

Donald Ray Marshall Ii

Donald Ray Marshall Ii

Nov 27, 2022

Donald Ray Marshall II age 53 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday November 27, 2022 at his home.

Donald was born in Galax, Virginia on May 13, 1969 to Donald Ray Marshall I and Kathy Burnette Marshall.

In addition to his mother Kathy Burnette Money, Donald is survived by his wife Rose Cockerham Marshall of...

Claude Edward Burnett

Claude Edward Burnett

Nov 24, 2022

Claude was born on March 26, 1939 in Woodlawn, Virginia to Richard Fred and Virginia Elizabeth Reynolds Burnett. He married the love of his life, Betty Ann Bartlett in 1958. They spent time early in their marriage moving around with the children while Claude managed Roses stores. He gave up that career to pursue his dream of becoming a...

Mamie Lee Vaughan

Mamie Lee Vaughan

Nov 23, 2022

Mamie Lee Vaughan, 91, of Fries passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022 in Waddell Nursing and Rehab, Galax.  Mrs. Vaughan was born November 26, 1930 in Austinville, Virginia to the late William Lambert and Maggie Sharp Lambert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Hobert Vaughan, daughter Sherry Kirby, siblings Mary Gunter, Imogene...

Lou Ella Rutherford

Lou Ella Rutherford

Nov 23, 2022

Lou Ella Rutherford age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday November 23, 2022 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Mrs. Rutherford was born in Grayson County, Virginia on April 5, 1939 to Carl and Etta Duncan Blackburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Danny Ray Donithan;...

Jerry Phipps Moore

Jerry Phipps Moore

Nov 22, 2022

Jerry Phipps Moore age 73 of Fries, Virginia passed away Tuesday November 22, 2022 at his home.

Jerry was born in Fries, Virginia on March 20, 1949 to Dewey Phipps and Virginia Ellen Anders Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Patty Carico.

One of his proudest accomplishments...

Frances Dotson Douglas

Frances Dotson Douglas

Nov 14, 2022

Frances Dotson Douglas, "Nanny", 84 of Galax, VA, made her way home to Jesus on Monday, November 14, 2022. She was born to the late Charles Boyd and Blanche Ruth Bedsaul Dotson on Sunday, May 15, 1938. Being born and raised during The Great Depression molded her character and created a lasting influence on her life. Fran met her...

Roy Leon Wall

Roy Leon Wall

Nov 13, 2022

Roy Leon Wall age 86 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday November 13, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Wall was born in Wythe County, Virginia on October 23, 1936 to Roy Robert and Almeda Virginia Spencer Wall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Rickey Wall and a sister Naomi Carter....

Jessie Lee Shumate

Jessie Lee Shumate

Nov 12, 2022

Jessie Lee Shumate age 68 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday November 12, 2022 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Jessie was born on August 20, 1954  in Sparta, North Carolina to Paul and Nancy Billings Shumate.

He is survived by his wife Pam Shumate of Galax, Virginia; sister and brother-in-law Wanda...

Roger Lee Roberts

Roger Lee Roberts

Nov 12, 2022

Roger Lee Roberts age 65 of Independence, Virginia passed away Saturday November 12, 2022 at his home.

Roger was born in Grayson County, Virginia on December 11, 1956 to Claude and Katherine Bourne Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers James Lawrence Roberts and Billie Joe Roberts

.He...

Galen Lamar Sharp

Galen Lamar Sharp

Nov 10, 2022

Galen Lamar Sharp age 63 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday November 10, 2022 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Galen was born on February 24, 1959 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Marler Don and Savilla Kathlene Williamson Sharp.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Jean Webb Sharp of Galax, Virginia; daughters and son-in-law...

Joyce V. Kegley

Joyce V. Kegley

Nov 10, 2022

Miami Real Estate Broker, Joyce Vetter Kegley's love of life didn't come to an end with her death. Joyce passed away on November 10, 2022 at the age of 80 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

The simplest pleasures...

Freddie Sue Tompkins Crouse

Freddie Sue Tompkins Crouse

Nov 9, 2022

Freddie Sue Tompkins Crouse age 68 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday November 9, 2022 at her home.

Sue was born in Galax, Virginia on August 30, 1954 to Julian Mac and Annie Lee Ward Tompkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Wiley Ray Yonce.

She is survived...

Shirley Rae Littreal

Shirley Rae Littreal

Nov 7, 2022

Shirley Rae Carico Littreal age 76 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday, November 7, 2022 at her home.

Shirley was born in Grayson County, Virginia on December 25, 1945 to Lawrence Woodrow and Gladys Virginia Widner Carico.

She is survived by her husband James E. "Jimmy" Littreal of Fries, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law Rhonda M....

James Boyd Graham

James Boyd Graham

Nov 6, 2022

James Boyd Graham age 74 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday November 6, 2022 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

James was born in Galax, Virginia on July 6, 1948 to Elmer Boyd and Virginia Felts Graham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Virgil Graham.

He is survived...

Ellen Gaynelle Davis

Ellen Gaynelle Davis

Nov 5, 2022

Ellen Gaynelle Wilhelm Davis, aged 95, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, in the Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg, VA. Ms. Davis was born in Roanoke, VA. to the late Curtis F. and Myrtle Newcomb Wilhelm.

Ms. Davis was a long-time resident of Galax, VA. She was predeceased by a sister, Catherine Wilhelm Moran. Left to cherish...

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