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Susan Arlene George Burnett

Susan Arlene George Burnett

Jan 21, 2022

Susan Arlene George Burnett

August 24, 1942 – January 21, 2022

Susan Arlene George Burnett 79 of Galax VA, formerly of Madison County VA was the only child of the late Lt. Col. Athol Warren George (Retired US Army) and Thelma Doris Packer George.  She was born at Harrisburg Military Post in Dauphin,...

Robert (Bobby) Ray Hill

Robert (Bobby) Ray Hill

Jan 20, 2022

Robert Ray Hill better known as Bobby Hill age 78 of Fries, Virginia passed away Thursday January 20, 2022 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Bobby was born in Fries, Virginia on September 28, 1943 to Andrew Jackson and Mary Edith Dowling Hill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jeanette...

William P Fairbanks

William P Fairbanks

Jan 20, 2022

Musician and restaurant owner, Bill Fairbanks, left this world in pursuit of the next on Sunday, January 30, 2022. He was 68 years old and succumbed to interstitial lung disease resulting from Scleroderma at his home in Saxapahaw, NC.

Bill grew up in a large family with 13 siblings in Hamilton, Ohio.  He began playing...

Alessia Girasol Solorzano

Alessia Girasol Solorzano

Jan 19, 2022

Alessia Girasol Solorzano one month old daughter of Gabriel Solorzano and Alisia Lozano of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Alessia was born in Roanoke, Virginia on December 28, 2021.

In addition to her parents of Galax, Virginia, Alessia is survived by two sisters Gabriela Solorzana and  Jennifer...

Elizabeth Helen Mcmillan

Elizabeth Helen Mcmillan

Jan 18, 2022

Elizabeth Helen McMillan age 78 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday January 18 2022 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mrs. McMillan was born in New Jersey on October 29, 1943 to Patrick and Agnes Pretta DeCaprilo.

She is survived by  her husband Douglas McMillan of Galax, Virginia; sister Rita Rhodes of Florida; brother Nicholas...

Betty Jane Shaffner

Betty Jane Shaffner

Jan 7, 2022

Betty Jane Williams Shaffner age 85 of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday January 7, 2022 at her home.

Mrs. Shaffner was born in Carroll County, Virginia on October 31, 1936 to Delbert Clarion and Virginia Elizabeth Patton Williams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ira Patterson Shaffner; grandson Brad Shaffner...

Wallace (Pat) Patrick Richardson, Jr.

Wallace (Pat) Patrick Richardson, Jr.

Jan 6, 2022

Wallace P. (Pat) Richardson, Jr. age 70 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 in the SECU Hospice Center in Yadkinville, North Carolina.

Pat was born on June 11, 1951 in Wytheville, Virginia to Wallace Patrick and Ruby Hoback Richardson, Sr.

Pat was a Sergeant in the USAF 1970-1978 and served two terms...

Bobby Lee Jones Iii

Bobby Lee Jones Iii

Jan 6, 2022

Bobby Lee Jones III age two months passed away Thursday January 6, 2022 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital. He was born in Galax, Virginia on October 28, 2021.

Bobby Lee leaves behind his loving parents, Bobby Lee Jones II and Kimberly Lynn Lineberry of Fries, Virginia; his constant companions, bothers Samuel Allen Graham and Jerry Dawson...

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,...

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