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Frank Duncan Devault

Frank Duncan Devault

Aug 9, 2022

Frank Duncan DeVault, 86, of Willis, Virginia passed away August 9 at his home. Born February 2, 1936, in Ararat, VA, he was the son of the late Frank Shields DeVault and Isabelle Duncan DeVault.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jacquelyn, daughters Sherri (Bruce) Brumfield of Christiansburg, VA and Dana McIntyre of...

Sidney Allen Conner

Sidney Allen Conner

Aug 8, 2022

Sidney Allen Conner age 75 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Monday August 8, 2022 at his home.

Sidney was born in Giles County, Virginia on December 9, 1947 to Henry Herbert and Eresha Burton Conner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers.

He is survived by...

Virginia "Ann" Thomason Smith

Virginia "Ann" Thomason Smith

Aug 3, 2022

Virginia Ann Thomason Smith age 69 of Galax, Virginia passed away on Wednesday August 3, 2022 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Ann was born in Galax, Virginia on January 2, 1953 to Curtis Reed and Hattie Mae Nester Thomason. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother J.C. Thomason.

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Terry Ann Locklear

Terry Ann Locklear

Jul 31, 2022

Terry Ann Locklear age 61 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday July 31, 2022 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Terry was born in Orlando, Florida on November 30, 1960 to John David and Patricia Geberth Porter.

In addition to her father John Porter of Galax, Virginia, she is survived by her husband Wayne Locklear;  ...

Clinton Junior Alderman

Clinton Junior Alderman

Jul 30, 2022

Clinton Junior Alderman age 84 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Saturday July 30, 2022 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Alderman was born of April 20, 1938 in Galax, Virginia to Eckman Roy and Clydie Thomas Alderman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Linda Alderman and brother-in-law Guy Hanks.

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Michael James Bobbitt

Michael James Bobbitt

Jul 30, 2022

Michael James Bobbitt age 30 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Saturday July 30, 2022 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Michael was born on March 6, 1992 in Galax, Virginia to Ricky and Melinda Faye D'Amico Bobbitt.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents Tony and Frankie D'Amico and Colleen and Jeffrey Leagans.

In...

Glenda Sue Eastridge

Glenda Sue Eastridge

Jul 29, 2022

Glenda Sue Stoneman Eastridge age 74 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday July 29, 2022 in the Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Glenda was born on January 7, 1948 to Glen W. and Lora Baldwin Stoneman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Don C. Eastridge.

She...

Jimmie Lee Cornett

Jimmie Lee Cornett

Jul 26, 2022

Jimmie Lee Cornett age 85 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday July 26, 2022 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Mr. Cornett was born on September 6, 1936 in Grayson County, Virginia to Archie and Edith Phibbs Cornett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lois Robertson Cornett and his brother...

Russie Blankenship

Russie Blankenship

Jul 26, 2022

Russie Blankenship age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday July 26, 2022 at his home.

Russie was born in Panther, West Virginia on May 25, 1946 to Elias and Patty Allen Blankenship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson Jesse Lee Blankenship, Jr.; siblings Lorine Johnson; Florine Blankenship; Hershel Blankenship;...

Sidney Gilmer Roberts

Sidney Gilmer Roberts

Jul 22, 2022

Sidney Gilmer Roberts age 87 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Friday July 22, 2022 in the Waddle Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mr. Roberts was born in Carroll County, Virginia on December 18, 1934 to Andy and Callie Lineberry Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Michael Roberts; siblings and spouses...

Patty Sue Carico

Patty Sue Carico

Jul 18, 2022

Patty Sue Moore Carico age 67 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday July 18, 2022 in the Henrico Doctor's Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.

Patty was born in Fries, Virginia on August 27, 1954 to Dewey Phipps and Virginia Anders Moore.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Tiara and Scott Smolinski of Sarasota, Florida;...

Jewell Hope Carico

Jewell Hope Carico

Jul 18, 2022

Jewell Hope Williams Carico age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday July 18, 2022 at her home.

Mrs. Carico was born on February 9, 1933 in Galax, Virginia to Henery Lester and Ima Pearl Dotson Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Oakley Evart Carico; son John Carico; brothers...

Kenneth Dale Gooden

Kenneth Dale Gooden

Jul 18, 2022

Kenneth Dale Gooden age 65 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Monday July 18, 2022 at his home.

Kenneth was born on March 13, 1957 in Pulaski County, Missouri to Glenn Lee and Mary Katherine James Gooden.

He is survived by his wife Terri Lynn Branscome Gooden of Woodlawn, Virginia; children and spouses Oliver Dale and...

Olen Lee Quesenberry

Olen Lee Quesenberry

Jul 14, 2022

Olen Lee Quesenberry, 92, of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday July 14, 2022 at a Senior Home Share residence.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Cassie Lineberry Quesenberry of Galax, Virginia.

Olen graduated from Galax High School in 1948 and worked at Porter Furniture and Fielder Electric in Galax until he...

Billie (B.J.) Jeanne-Marie Morgan

Billie (B.J.) Jeanne-Marie Morgan

Jul 11, 2022

Billie Jeanne-Marie Morgan (B.J.) age 47 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday July 11, 2022 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

B.J. was born on March 28, 1975 in the Ireland Army Hospital in Fort Knox, Kentucky to Kenneth D. and Karen Wilson Jolliff.

In addition to her father she was preceded in death by...

James Edward White

James Edward White

Jul 11, 2022

James Edward White age 51 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday July 11, 2022 at his home.

James was born in Galax, Virginia on May 27, 1971 to Melvin Verlon and Arlie Austin White.

In addition to his mother Arlie Austin White of Galax, Virginia, he is survived by his wife Sharon Marie Davis White...

Frank Alan Morgan

Frank Alan Morgan

Jul 10, 2022

Frank Alan Morgan age 55 of Fries, Virginia passed away Sunday July 10, 2022 in Galax, Virginia.

Frank was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 3, 1967 to Frederick Wynn Morgan, Sr. and Catherine Ann Brugh Morgan.

He was preceded in death by a sister Christine Michele Morgan.

Frank's wife Billie Jeanne-Marie Morgan...

Gilmer Otis Sizemore

Gilmer Otis Sizemore

Jul 8, 2022

Gilmer Otis Sizemore age 95 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 in the Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville, Virginia.

Mr. Sizemore was born in Carroll County, Virginia on August 22, 1926 to Carl A. and Lela Burnett Sizemore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Alma Ruth Ingersoll...

Nellie Rutherford Bartlett

Nellie Rutherford Bartlett

Jul 7, 2022

THIS IS A COURTESY ON BEHALF OF THE BARTLETT FAMILY.

Nellie Mattielene Rutherford Bartlett, 85, of Galax, departed for her eternal home on July 7th, 2022. Holding her soft hands was her devoted husband of 67 years, William (Bill) S. Bartlett, Sr. Nellie was preceded in death by her parents, James Curtis and Annie Buchanan...

Glenn Howard Brown

Glenn Howard Brown

Jul 7, 2022

Glenn Howard Brown age 88 of Washington, DC passed away Thursday July 7, 2022 in the Washington Hospital Center in Washington DC.

Mr. Brown was born in Galax, Virginia on September 24, 1933 to James L and Lettie McMillian Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Vester Brown and Therman Brown....

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