Obituaries

Jan 23, 2026

Rufus Eugene McRoberts better known as Bill McRoberts age 93 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday January 23, 2026 at his home.

Mr. McRoberts was born on October 3, 1932 in Grayson County, Virginia to William Andrew and Martha Norman McRoberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Willard McRoberts.

Jan 21, 2026

A COURTESY ON BEHALF OF THE DALTON FAMILY

Jason Odean Dalton, 45, a man of steady resolve, deep skill, and a spirit shaped by both hardship, perseverance, and resiliency, went home to be with the Lord, finally finding the peace he had long sought. He was reunited with his brother, Joel, who had...

Jan 18, 2026

Harold Kenneth Payne better known as H.K. Payne age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday,   January 18, 2026 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mr. Payne was born on June 2, 1933 in Carroll County, Virginia to Wilbur Barnett and Odessa Hawks Payne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jan 17, 2026

Parthenia Smith Stoneman age 88 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Saturday January 17, 2026 in the Novant Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Mrs. Stoneman was born on May 19, 1937 in Carroll County, Virginia to Cecil and Irene Edwards Smith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kenly Grady Stoneman;...

Jan 16, 2026

Brenda Sue Poe Funk age 81 of Graham, North Carolina passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 in the Alamance Regional Hospital.

Brenda was born on September 29, 1944  in Sparta, North Carolina to Thomas Worth and Willie Hall Poe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Christman Funk.

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Jan 16, 2026

Dell Newman Mabe age 99 years, eleven months and fifteen days of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 in the Senior Home Shares in Galax, Va.

Mrs. Mabe was born on January 26, 1926 in Carroll County, Virginia, to Montie B. and Mary Ethel Smythers Newman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jan 15, 2026

Hattie Irene Goodson Winesett age 97 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 15 2026  in the Hillsville Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Winesett was born on May 3, 1928 in Galax, Virginia to Morgan Thomas and Minnie Galyean Goodson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billy Winesett; granddaughter Heather...

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...