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Steven "Mike" Michael Holliday

Steven "Mike" Michael Holliday

Jan 5, 2022

Steven Michael Holliday better known as Mike Holliday age 62 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday January 5, 2022 in the Grayson Nursing and Reb Center.

Mike was born in Pulaski, Virginia on August 30, 1959 to Cecil and Eula "Dotty" Emma Jean Shelton Holliday.

He is survived by his daughter and her fiance' Pamela...

Lisa Marie Hoglen

Lisa Marie Hoglen

Jan 4, 2022

Lisa Marie White  Hoglen age 57 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday January 4, 2022 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Lisa was born in Sharon, Connecticut on October 26, 1964 to William James and Glenda Jean White.

In addition to her parents of Florida, Lisa is survived by a sister and brother-in-law Cindy Marie and...

George Barry Lawson

George Barry Lawson

Jan 4, 2022

George Barry Lawson age 72 of Fries, Virginia passed away Tuesday January 4, 2022 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Barry was born in Wythe County, Virginia on April 6, 1949 to Jewel Gale and Annie Louise Jackson Lawson.

He is survived by his wife Mary Lawson of Fries, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law Michelle and...

Frank Bruce Carter

Frank Bruce Carter

Jan 3, 2022

Frank Bruce Carter age 93 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday January 3, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Carter was born in Carroll County, Virginia on December 3, 1928 to Bruce and Lola Kirby Carter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by twelve sisters and brothers.

He is survived by his...

Juanita Melton Weddle

Juanita Melton Weddle

Jan 1, 2022

Juanita Melton Weddle, age 82, of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday January 1, 2022, in Heritage Hall HealthCare and Rehabilitation in Laurel Fork, Virginia.

Juanita was born on June 8, 1939 to the late Glen and Etheleen Farmer Melton.

She is survived by her husband Freddie Weddle of Galax, Virginia; son and fiancé Terry Warf...

Freddie Sue Swinney

Freddie Sue Swinney

Dec 31, 2021

Freddie Sue Swinney, age 79, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday December 31, 2021 in her home.

Freddie was born on July 25, 1942 in Yadkinville, North Carolina to Terry & Hattie Cain Hodge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters Emma Lou Hodge, Brenda Sue Hodge,  Clara (Tootsie) Griffin, Joyce Linda...

Anna Marie Creed

Anna Marie Creed

Dec 30, 2021

Anna Marie Creed age 53 of Independence, Virginia passed away Thursday December 30, 2021 in the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, North Carolina.

Anna was born in Galax, Virginia on August 19, 1968 to Calvin and Vennere Green Linville.

In addition to her mother Vennere Green Linville of Sparta, North Carolina, she is survived...

Marvin Dennis Higgins

Marvin Dennis Higgins

Dec 30, 2021

Marvin Dennis Higgins age 65 of Galax Virginia passed away Thursday December 30, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Marvin was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 23, 1956 to Thomas Earl and Grace Elaine Woodel Higgins.

In addition to his mother Grace Elaine Woodel Higgins of Galax, Virginia, he is survived by his...

Lelia Faye Edwards

Lelia Faye Edwards

Dec 30, 2021

Lelia Faye Vass Edwards age 78 of galax, Virginia passed away Thursday December 30, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Edwards was born in Carroll County, Virginia on February 3, 1943 to Kelly Elmo and Clara Freda Melton Vass.

She is survived by her husband Frank Edwards of Galax, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law Shelley Edwards and...

Ronald Lee Houk

Ronald Lee Houk

Dec 29, 2021

Ronald Lee Houk, age 68, of Galax, Virginia, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021, in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Ron was born on June 30, 1953, in Welch, West Virginia. He is survived by his daughter and her fiancé, Tiffany Houk and Chris Hines. Brother and sister-in-law Don and Rose Houk of Galax, Virginia, nephew and his...

David Allen "Bud" Nelson

David Allen "Bud" Nelson

Dec 25, 2021

David Allen "Bud" Nelson, age 67, of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday December 25, 2021 in his home.

Bud was born on July 21, 1954 in Richlands, Virginia to the late Carl Homer and Mary Johnson Nelson.

He is survived by his wife Patti Nelson of Galax, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law Lindsey and Tom Logue...

Richard Clark "Crowbar" Smith

Richard Clark "Crowbar" Smith

Dec 24, 2021

Richard Clark "Crowbar" Smith, age 90, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday December 24, 2021 in his home.

Richard was born on December 30, 1930 in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Burley Clark and Ida Burcham Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife Mattie Lois Williams Smith and five brothers Paul, Homer, Willard,...

Kenneth Bryan Youngblood

Kenneth Bryan Youngblood

Dec 23, 2021

Kenneth Bryan Youngblood 1 age 62 of Fries, Virginia passed away Thursday December 23, 2021 at his home.

Kenneth was born in Grayson County, Virginia on May 6, 1959 to Virgil and Vergie Ayers Youngblood.

He is survived by three children; one sister and four brothers.

There will no service held at this...

Lourena Sharp Lawson

Lourena Sharp Lawson

Dec 23, 2021

Lourena Sharp Edwards Lawson age 82 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday December 23, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Lawson was born in Carroll County, Virginia on May 8, 1939 to Lawrence McKinley and Polly Elizabeth Lineberry Sharp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Jamey Wray Lawson; granddaughter Lauren Bolen...

Larry Christman Funk

Larry Christman Funk

Dec 22, 2021

Larry Christman Funk, age 78, of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday December 22, 2021 in the home of his son in Graham, North Carolina.

Larry was born on April 20, 1943 in Galax, Virginia to the late Edgar Christman and Vergie Cox Funk. He was also preceded in death by his sister Janice Funk and brother Johnny...

Earl Leo Murphy

Earl Leo Murphy

Dec 22, 2021

Earl Leo Murphy age 88 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday December 22, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mr. Murphy was born in Slab Fork West Virginia on August 21, 1933 to Fred and Josephine Bailey Murphy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Della Jane Horton Murphy and...

Judy Esther Lawson

Judy Esther Lawson

Dec 22, 2021

Judy Esther Lawson, age 72, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at her home in Speedwell, Virginia.  Judy was born April 12, 1949 in Asheville, North Carolina to the late Claude Elmer and Margaret Haynes Moore.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her life-long companion Don Funk.

She is survived by two...

Oatie Edwin Leath

Oatie Edwin Leath

Dec 22, 2021

Oatie Edwin Leath age 84 of Galax. Virginia passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Leath was born in Galax, Virginia on October 22, 1937 to John Samuel and Mallie Emmajane Dillon Leath. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Horton Leath and son Travis Leath.

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Eric Steven Liddle

Eric Steven Liddle

Dec 21, 2021

Eric Steven Liddle age 53 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Steven was born in Galax, Virginia on April 17, 1968 to Paul Pierce and Joyce Crouse Liddle, Jr.

In addition to his mother Joyce Liddle, he is survived by his wife Lori Bartlett Liddle; daughter...

Nellie Levon Petty

Nellie Levon Petty

Dec 21, 2021

Nellie Lavon Petty age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, December 21,2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Petty was born in Grayson County, Virginia on June 30, 1929 to Lonnie and Blanch Bartlett Carico. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Talmadge Ray Petty; sisters and brothers-in-law Hattie...

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