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Virginia Mae Duncan

Virginia Mae Duncan

Dec 25, 2025

Virginia Mae Duncan, age 86, of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday December 25, 2025 in Forsyth Medical Center.

Virginia was born on August 4, 1939 in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Guy Bolen and Curtie Williams Isom. She was also preceded in death by her husband James C. Duncan.

She is survived by her...

Brenda J. Bullion

Brenda J. Bullion

Dec 24, 2025

COURTESY ANNOUCEMENT

Mrs. Brenda J. Bullion, 83, of Angier, passed away, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Carroll County, VA, the daughter of the late James Garnett and Edna Mae Brown Troy. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty...

Jerrell Dean Alley

Jerrell Dean Alley

Dec 24, 2025

Jerrell Dean Alley age 75 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at his home.

Jerrell was born in Galax, Virginia on February 22, 1950 to Anderson Sanford and Niriel Sawyers Alley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Graham Alley and son Jesse Alley.

He...

Danise Reynolds

Danise Reynolds

Dec 20, 2025

Danise Reynolds was born on the first day of summer, June 21, 1948 in Roanoke Virginia to the late D.S. 'Pete' and Faye Hanks Vass. She was raised in Galax, Virginia, where she built a lovely and full life centered around community, church, and her family.

She attended Longwood College and returned to the Galax City School...

Julie Melissa Kutzen

Julie Melissa Kutzen

Dec 20, 2025

Julie Melissa Garbutt Kutzen age 64 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Julie was born on June 3, 1961 in Atlanta, Georgia to William and Peggy James Garbutt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Glenn Alton Waddell Caldwell; two sisters...

Guy Lee Delp

Guy Lee Delp

Dec 19, 2025

Guy Lee Delp age 91 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 in the Hillsville Health and Rehab Center.

Guy Lee was born on October 3, 1934 in Carroll County, Virginia to Truman and Nellie Lundy Delp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Bessie "Nina" Isom Delp; brother...

Kevin Wesley Hale

Kevin Wesley Hale

Dec 18, 2025

Kevin Wesley Hale, age 60, of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday December 18, 2025 at Woltz Hospice House.

Kevin was born on March 28, 1965 in Galax, Virginia to the late John William Hale Sr. and Irene Essie Bryson. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Brenda Lou Bryson Sneed and Agusta Lynn Hale.

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James "Mick" Edward Felts

James "Mick" Edward Felts

Dec 18, 2025

James "Mick" Edward Felts age 76 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Thursday December 18, 2025 at his home.

James was born on February  21, 1949 in Carroll County, Virginia to Charlie Raymond and Clara Belle Frost Felts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Lela Ann Felts Richardson; Clara Jane Felts...

Erik Guthrie Miller

Erik Guthrie Miller

Dec 17, 2025

Erik Guthrie Miller, 41, of Galax, Virginia passed away on December 17, 2025. He was the beloved son of Charles and Deborah Miller and loving older brother of Corey Miller.

Erik was a caring and thoughtful soul whose life was defined by connection, friendship, and heart. He cared profoundly about people and believed everyone deserved to feel...

Darrell Wayne Carpenter

Darrell Wayne Carpenter

Dec 16, 2025

Darrell Wayne Carpenter age 73 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home.

Darrell was born in Carroll County, Virginia on July 3, 1952 to William Everett and Lena Bedsaul Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Wilmer Carpenter, Robert Carpenter and Ima Paugh.

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Doris Barton Bedwell

Doris Barton Bedwell

Dec 12, 2025

Doris Barton Bedwell, age 88, of Galax, Virginia, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Mrs. Bedwell was born in Helen, West Virginia, on October 27, 1937, to Harvey and Nancy Murray Barton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, her sister, her husbands, Kenneth Bedwell...

Walter Ray Hawkins

Walter Ray Hawkins

Dec 7, 2025

** COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE HAWKINS FAMILY **

Walter Ray Hawkins, age 68, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Valley Healthcare Center in Chilhowie, VA.

Walter was born on April 5, 1957, in Galax, VA. He was the son of the late Walter J. Hawkins & Dora Clyburn Hawkins. He...

Loretta Jane Davis

Loretta Jane Davis

Dec 6, 2025

Loretta Jane Davis known as Jane Davis age 69 of Galax, Virginia, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Jane was born on July 9, 1956 in Carroll County, Virginia to Harold Greek and Naomi Grace Burnette Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother...

Phyllis Ann Shupe

Phyllis Ann Shupe

Dec 5, 2025

Phyllis Ann Edwards Shupe age 67 of Mt. Airy, North Carolina passed away Friday, December 5, 2025  at her home.

Phyllis was born in Galax, Virginia on February 8, 1958 to Reece Lynn and Eula Frances Anderson Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harry Lee Shupe.

She...

Penny Lynn White

Penny Lynn White

Dec 3, 2025

Penny Lynn White age 54 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at her home.

Services will be held at a later date with the time and place to be announced.

Wade Gustus Eastridge

Wade Gustus Eastridge

Dec 3, 2025

Wade Gustus Eastridge age 85 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Eastridge was born in Carroll County, Virginia on March 4, 1940 to Joseph and Rina Edwards Eastridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Beatrice Bartlett Eastridge.

He...

Miles David Sutherland

Miles David Sutherland

Dec 3, 2025

Miles David Sutherland age 61 of Elk Creek, Virginia passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his home.

Miles was born on May 11, 1964 in Radford, Virginia to David Earl and Nancy Jean Delp Sutherland.

In addition to his parents David and Nancy Sutherland of Elk Creek, Virginia, he is survived by his daughter...

Willard Mack Bullins

Willard Mack Bullins

Dec 2, 2025

***COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT ON BEHALF OF BULLINS FAMILY***

Willard Mack Bullins, age 81, of Mount Airy, passed away peacefully, Tuesday night, December 2, 2025. Mr. Bullins was born February 14, 1944, to the late Herman and Thelma Bullins.

Willard lived life to the fullest. He believed in setting goals and achieving them, starting with...

S.G. Bolt

S.G. Bolt

Nov 27, 2025

The Following Is A Courtesy Announcement For Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home:

"Well done my child. Welcome home." We are sure were the words spoken to S G Bolt in the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025 as he entered heavens portals for his eternal rest after many years of struggling with chronic health issues.

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Mary Frances Jones

Mary Frances Jones

Nov 20, 2025

Mary Frances Hanks Jones age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mary was born on December 15, 1948 in Galax, Virginia to Albert Wesley and Frances Elizabeth Frazier Hanks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Randy Jones and a...

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