Alexander Coenraad Vuurmans
Oct 3, 2022
Alexander Coenraad Vuurmans, 63, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 at this home in Fries, Virginia. Mr. Vuurmans was born June 14, 1959 in Zeist, Holland to the late Coenraad and Christine Vuurmans.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn E. Vuurmans of the home; daughters Ashleigh Gilley of Marion, Virginia and Kira Lillian Maguire of Fries,...
Eugene Harlow Dowling
Oct 3, 2022
Eugene "Harlow" Dowling age 88 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday October 3, 2022 at his home.
Mr. Dowling was born in Grayson County, Virginia on September 28, 1934 to Roby Sidney and Myrtle Williams Dowling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Michael Dowling and several sisters and brothers.
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David Carroll Carpenter
Oct 2, 2022
David Carroll Carpenter
April 5, 1937-October 2, 2022 David Carroll Carpenter, age 85, of Sparta, NC passed away at The Landings of Chestnut Grove on October 2, 2022. David was born in Sparta, NC on April 5, 1937 to John Mac and Stella Mae Carpenter. David worked as a projectionist in The Penn Theater in Independence, Va. He...
Mary Ellen Vaughan
Sep 30, 2022
Mary Ellen Leath Vaughan age 86 of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday September 30, 2022 in the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.
Mrs. Vaughan was born in Grayson County, Virginia on March 26, 1936 to Garnett and Clyde Warrick Leath. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Ronald Joe Vaughan....
Dr. Laura Ellen La Rue
Sep 28, 2022
Dr. Laura Ellen Mitchell La Rue age 70 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday September 28, 2022 in Pulaski, Virginia.
Dr. La Rue was born in Grayson County, Virginia on December 29, 1951 to Wayne Whitesell and Margaret Frances Rakes Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Roscoe (Sonny)...
Frances Eads Halsey
Sep 27, 2022
Frances Eads Halsey was born July 4, 1933 in Mt Airy, North Carolina and went to be with the Heavenly Father on September 27, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Halsey, Jr.; her son William" Bill" Halsey, III; and her parents, Albert and Lula Eads.
She is survived by her...
Margaret Ruth L. Leonard
Sep 26, 2022
Margaret Ruth Leonard age 71 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday September 26, 2022 at her home.
She was born on December 24, 1950 in Pulaski, Virginia to Troy Hoover and Melba Ruth Woods Leonard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Roger Leonard.
She is survived by her...
Mae Aline Chappell
Sep 26, 2022
Mae Aline Chappell age 94 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday September 26, 2022 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Mae was born in Galax, Virginia on May 25, 1928 to Clyde and Sadie Kegley Chappell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Melba Burcham and her brother Dale Chappell.
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Jane Carrico Moore
Sep 26, 2022
Jane Carrico Moore age 67 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.
Jane was born in Grayson County, Virginia on March 26, 1955 to James Harvey and Ethel Rose Anders Carrico.
She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law James Stephen Moore; John Weldon and Christy...
Elmer Clifton Lineberry, Jr.
Sep 25, 2022
Elmer Clifton Lineberry, Jr., of Ashburn, Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the age of 79. Born August 4, 1943 in Austinville, Virginia and raised in Austinville and Pulaski, Virginia, he was the son of the late Elmer and Beatrice Lineberry.
Mr. Lineberry, also known as "E.C.," or "Penny,"...
J Wayne Vaughan
Sep 24, 2022
This is a courtesy announcement on behalf of the J Wayne Vaughan family.
J. Wayne Vaughan went home to be with Jesus on September 24 th in Orlando, Florida at 65 years young. Survivors include his soulmate and best friend, Terry Vaughan; and his precious daughter and dearly loved son-in-law, Meagan and Cheyne Renner. He...
Jared Levi Anderson
Sep 23, 2022
Jared Levi Anderson age 38 of Independence, Virginia passed away Friday September 23, 2022 at Buggs Island in Clarksville, Virginia.
Jared was born in Galax, Virginia on January 8, 1984 to Sonya Ruby Anderson. He was preceded in death by his step-father James Nathan Farmer.
He is survived by his mother Sonya Farmer of Galax,...
Wanda June Bemis
Sep 23, 2022
Wanda June Bemis, age 69, of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday September 23, 2022 in her home.
Wanda was born on June 7, 1953 in Galax, Virginia to the late Terry Lincoln Hodge and Hattie Elizabeth Kane Hodge.
She is survived by her husband Jesse Richard Bemis Sr. of Fries, Virginia; sons and daughters-in-law Jesse...
Iva Alfreda Vaughan
Sep 22, 2022
Iva Alfreda Jones Vaughan, 98 years old of Fries, passed away Thursday September 22, 2022 at the Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born April 18, 1924 to Lonnie and Essie Byrd Jones. She was the oldest of 10 children.
She is survived by three children Benton and Sue Vaughn of Morganton, North Carolina;...
Everette "Sonny" Elwood Newman, Jr.
Sep 21, 2022
Everette Elwood Newman, Jr. better known as Sonny Newman age 70 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday September 21, 2022 at his home.
Mr. Newman was born in Galax, Virginia on May 30, 1952 to Everette Elwood and Doris Brown Newman.
He proudly served his country in the US Army.
He is survived...
Billy Dean Widner
Sep 20, 2022
Billy Dean Widner age 75 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday September 20, 2022 at his home.
Billy was born in North Carolina on November 20, 1946 to Acey and Minnie Murray Widner.
He is survived by his wife Elaine Widner; son Jason Widner both of Galax, Virginia; two grandchildren Kassie Widner and Jacy Widner;...
Lisa Dawn Clyburn
Sep 18, 2022
Lisa Dawn Clyburn, age 57, of Fries VA passed away Sunday September 18, 2022 at Chippenham Hospital in Richmond VA. Lisa was born October 25 th , 1964 to Sam and Faye Clyburn of Fries VA. She is survived by her sister and brother in law, Greg and Becky Martin of Fries VA. Brother and sister in law, Ed...
Steven Hasley Wade
Sep 18, 2022
Steve was born on April 13, 1952, in Galax, Virginia. He passed away very unexpectedly on September 18, 2022, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Sanford "Bud" Wade and Shirley Pack Wade of Fries, Virginia.
Steve is survived by the love of his...
Gary Lee Kelley
Sep 16, 2022
Gary Lee Kelley age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday September 16, 2022 in the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.
Gary was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania on July 30, 1946 to Ralph Melvin and Clara Florence Burgett Kelley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Martha Martin and Doris...
Terry Mark Burcham
Sep 14, 2022
Terry Mark Burcham age 59 of Ararat ,Virginia passed away Wednesday September 14, 2022 surrounded by his family.
Terry was born in Galax, Virginia on August 29, 1963 to Daniel Carlon and Violet Marie Alderman Burcham. He was preceded in death by a brother Michael Burcham.
He is survived by his children and spouses Sara...
