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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

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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...

Roger Lee Hutchens

Roger Lee Hutchens

Nov 4, 2022

Roger Lee Hutchens age 82 of Galax, Virginia departed this life on November 4, 2022 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center in Independence, Virginia.

Roger was born on May 1, 1940 in Carroll County, Virginia to George Clyde and Ocie Beasley Hutchens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Janet...

Amy Littrell Donley

Amy Littrell Donley

Nov 3, 2022

Amy Littrell Donley, 50, died on November 3, 2022, of metastatic breast cancer. She was diagnosed in 2016 and lived as much and as well as she could during the following years. Sometimes things were easy, sometimes they weren't.

Amy lived a full and enchanted life. Her childhood was filled with love and adventure. Her first big...

Ronald "Ronnie" Franklin Freeman

Ronald "Ronnie" Franklin Freeman

Nov 2, 2022

Ronald Franklin "Ronnie" Freeman age 65 of Fancy Gap, Virginia passed away Wednesday November 2, 2022 at his home.

Ronnie was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on November 21, 1956 to Harliss and Marie Hess Freeman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Jessica Freeman.

He is survived by...

Melanie Lynnette Snow

Melanie Lynnette Snow

Nov 1, 2022

Melanie Snow passed away on November 1 st , 2022. She was born on May 23, 1975, to Dickie and Bonnie Choate of Woodlawn. Proceeding her in death were her grandparents, Ralph and Evelyn Phipps and Ray and Emily Choate.

She graduated from Carroll County High School in 1993. She also received a certificate (1 year program)...

Rev. Camet Sherman Spivey

Rev. Camet Sherman Spivey

Oct 29, 2022

Camet went on a much anticipated journey to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday October 29. He faithfully served his Lord and all who met him were introduced to the love of Christ. It was his greatest purpose in life to serve as pastor of Great Hope Baptist Church for 36 years where he led many to know...

Joann Bottomley Ayers

Joann Bottomley Ayers

Oct 28, 2022

Joannn Bottomley Ayers age 89 of New London, North Carolina passed away Friday October 28, 2022 in the Trinity Place Skilled Nursing Home.

Mrs. Ayers was born in Galax, Virginia on January 23, 1933 to Fred and Willie Rose Bowman Bottomley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Ayers.

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Rose "Momma Rose" Dooley

Rose "Momma Rose" Dooley

Oct 25, 2022

Mrs. Rose "Momma Rose" Dooley of Enterprise passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Enterprise Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 91.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM. on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at  Monta Vista Cemetery on Glendale Road with Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home directing.

Mrs. Dooley was born March 13, 1931, in Shreveport,...

Helen Kathryn Byrd Mckenzie

Helen Kathryn Byrd Mckenzie

Oct 24, 2022

Helen Kathryn Byrd McKenzie age 84 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday October 24, 2022 in the Galax Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. McKenzie was born in Grayson County, Virginia on January 2, 1938 to Bruce Hampton and Imajean Chipman Byrd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Leroy McKenzie and...

Lena Fay Willis

Lena Fay Willis

Oct 21, 2022

Lena Faye Willis age 88 of Monroe, Georgia passed away Friday October 21, 2022 in the Park Place Nursing and Rehab Center in Monroe, Georgia.

Mrs. Willis was born on March 17, 1934 in Carroll County, Virginia to Fred and Bernice Higgins Parish. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles...

Jeffrey Lee Frost

Jeffrey Lee Frost

Oct 21, 2022

Jeffrey Lee Frost age 63 of Mt. Airy, North Carolina passed away Friday October 21, 2022 at his home.

Jeffrey was born on November 27, 1958 in Galax, Virginia to Roger Lee and Mary Joy Robinson Frost. He was preceded in death by his mother.

He is survived by his father and step-mother Roger and...

Patricia "Patti" Elaine Mcfadden

Patricia "Patti" Elaine Mcfadden

Oct 19, 2022

Patricia "Patti" Elaine Douglas McFadden age 55 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday October 19, 2022 at her home.

Patti was born in Galax, Virginia on April 24, 1967 to Thomas Dean and June Woodel Douglas.

She is survived by her daughter and fiance' Amanda Tanner and Dean Nichols of Galax, Virginia; son and fiancee'...

Juanita Smith Hampton

Juanita Smith Hampton

Oct 14, 2022

Juanita Ethel Smith Hampton age 96 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday October 14, 2022 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Hampton was born in Carroll County, Virginia on May 22, 1926 to Raymond Bryant and Francena Ethel Melton Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roy Dale...

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