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Sherry Lee Johnson

Sherry Lee Johnson

Dec 1, 2021

Sherry Lee Billings Johnson age 65 of Independence, Virginia passed away Wednesday December 1, 2021 at her home.

Sherry was born in Wilmington, Delaware on December 26, 1955 to Harold Tyre and Virginia Powers Billings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Sue Bobbitt and brother Joe Anders.

She...

Kenneth Tolley Porter

Kenneth Tolley Porter

Dec 1, 2021

RMCS(SW), USN, Retired Kenneth Tolley Porter, 73, of Collinsville, VA died peacefully on December 1, 2021 at LewisGale Hospital. He is survived by his fiancé Louise Thompson, sons Brian Porter and Brett Porter, their wives Brigitte Bradley and Robin Iten Porter, his grandchildren; Caroline Porter, Cailtin Porter, Carleigh Porter, and Benjamin Porter, former wife Jeanne Davis Porter,...

June Gardner Nichols

June Gardner Nichols

Nov 30, 2021

June Gardner Nichols July 6, 1932 – November 30, 2021 June Gardner Nichols, age 89, formerly of Woodlawn, VA, passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Posey Lee Nichols, her parents, Floyd and Pierce Smith Gardner, and her brother, Kenneth Gardner.

Mrs. Nichols was a native...

Raymond Henry Davis

Raymond Henry Davis

Nov 27, 2021

Raymond Henry Davis age 87 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday November 27, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mr. Davis was born in Ohio on May 19, 1934 to Charlie and Elva Taylor Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Larry Davis; grandson Lucas Davis; sisters Mary Hanks...

Charles Clifford "Chuck" Galyean

Charles Clifford "Chuck" Galyean

Nov 26, 2021

Charles Clifford "Chuck" Galyean, age 92, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday November 26, 2021 in his home.

Chuck was born on December 1, 1928 in Grayson County, Virginia to Coy and Myrtle Maines Galyean. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Helen Caudill Galyean; sister Edith Galyean; brothers Talmadge...

Lucy Lee Lineberry

Lucy Lee Lineberry

Nov 26, 2021

Lucy Lee Lineberry age 59 of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday November 26, 2021 in the Twin  County Regional Hospital.

Lucy was born in Pennsylvania on September 1, 1962 to Landon Paul and Cora Mae Bobbitt May. In addition to her mother, Lucy was preceded in death by her brother Bert Allen May.

She is...

Wallace Martin Abshire

Wallace Martin Abshire

Nov 26, 2021

Wallace Martin Abshire, age 61, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday November 26, 2021 in Twin County Regional Hospital.

Wallace was born on December 19, 1960 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Norman Sr. and Wanda Neal Abshire.

He is survived by four children; brothers and sisters-in-law Ronnie and Sharon Abshire of Florida, Norman and...

Wilma Lee Thomas

Wilma Lee Thomas

Nov 23, 2021

Wilma Lee Thomas, age 86, of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday November 23, 2021 in Forsyth Medical Center.

Wilma was born on June 16, 1935 in Galax, Virginia to the late McKinley and Myrtle Lineberry. She is also preceded in death by her husband Freddie Dean Thomas; brothers Fred Lineberry and Eugene Lineberry; sisters Audine Lineberry and...

Leamon Franklin Carico

Leamon Franklin Carico

Nov 23, 2021

Leamon Franklin Carico passed away Tuesday, November 23 at Twin County Regional Hospital.

He is survived by his brother Wayne Carico and his wife Evelyn of Galax. Also survived by one sister-in-law, Mozelle Wonderly and several nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his father, Rennie Franklin Carico and mother Emma Claire Carico as well...

Don Frederick Knox

Don Frederick Knox

Nov 23, 2021

Don F. Knox, age 82, of Galax, Virginia passed away, Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his home. He is survived by his soulmate of 59 years Melba, daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Doug Fleming of Galax, Virginia, and son and daughter-in-law Rick and Ellyn Knox of Franklin, TN. Three grandchildren Lucas Rudy of Radford, VA, Jordyn Knox student at...

Phyllis Ann Moore

Phyllis Ann Moore

Nov 22, 2021

Phyllis Ann Moore, age 78, of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday November 22, 2021 in Twin County Regional Hospital.

Phyllis was born on November 26, 1942 in Galax, Virginia to the late Elmer and Hazel Brown Jacobs. She is also preceded in death by her brother Ronnie Jacobs.

She is survived by daughters Jackie Felts...

Bert Allen May

Bert Allen May

Nov 20, 2021

Bert Allen May, age 57, of Fries, Virginia passed away Saturday November 20, 2021 in his home.

Bert was born on October 27, 1964 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to the late Landon Paul May and Cora Mae Bobbitt Blevins.

He is survived by his sister Lowana Maxwell of Independence, VA; sisters and brothers-in-law Frida and Thomas...

Connie Lynn Hawks

Connie Lynn Hawks

Nov 19, 2021

Connie Lynn Hawks, age 76, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday November 19, 2021 in Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Connie was born September 24, 1945 in Galax, Virginia to the late Ernest Padgett and Ella Pat Thore.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Donna and Barry Eastridge of Galax; granddaughter...

James "Jim" Douglas Underwood Sr.

James "Jim" Douglas Underwood Sr.

Nov 18, 2021

James "Jim" Douglas Underwood Sr. age 74, of Fries, Virginia passed away Thursday November 18, 2021 in Northern Surry Regional Hospital.

James was born on April 9, 1947 in Fries, Virginia to the late Arthur G. and Frances Funk Underwood Sr.

He is survived by his wife Dreama Lundy Underwood of Fries, Virginia; daughter Jennifer...

Lois Irene Love

Lois Irene Love

Nov 17, 2021

Lois Irene Love, age 67, of Galax, VA passed away Wednesday November 17, 2021 at the Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, NC.

Lois was born on September 28, 1954 in Galax, Virginia to Early Boyd and Virginia Alene Roberts Thomason Sr.

She is survived by her husband Edwin James Love of Galax, VA; mother Virginia...

Bradly Steven Shaffner

Bradly Steven Shaffner

Nov 16, 2021

Bradly Steven Shaffner, age 34, of Galax, VA passed away Tuesday November 16, 2021 in his home.

Bradly was born on March 17, 1987 in Galax, Virginia to Steven Patterson and Janie Ellen Spence Shaffner.

He is survived by his wife Casey Shaffner of Galax, VA; two children Easton and Charleigh Shaffner of Galax, VA;...

Franklin David Pruitt

Franklin David Pruitt

Nov 16, 2021

Franklin David Pruitt, age 40, of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday November 16, 2021 in Twin County Regional Hospital.

Franklin was born on February 14, 1981 in Forsyth County, North Carolina to the late Lewis David and Margarette Lee Evans Pruitt.

He is survived by his sister Jennifer Lee Pruitt of Galax, VA; aunt Wilma...

David Todd Quesenberry

David Todd Quesenberry

Nov 15, 2021

David Todd Quesenberry age 73 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Monday November 15, 2021 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

David was born in Annandale, Virginia on November 3, 1948 to James and Gladys Hartl Quesenberry.

He is survived by his first cousins Olen Quesenberry, Darrell Quesenberry, Virgil Quesenberry, Ruth Stanley, Berlene...

Glen Rex Bartlett

Glen Rex Bartlett

Nov 15, 2021

Glen Rex Bartlett "Bi-State", age 93, of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday November 15, 2021 in his home.

Glen was born on January 16, 1928 in Grayson County, Virginia to Josie Verna Bartlett    Taylor. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by sisters Thelma Bullins, Gladys Vaughan; and brother Camet Bartlett.

He...

Sharmane "Jean" Howard

Sharmane "Jean" Howard

Nov 15, 2021

Sharmane "Jean" Howard, age 66, passed away Monday November 15, 2021. She was born on December 13, 1954 to Pervis Jackson and Emmer Margaret Howard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Lisa Howard and Barbara Howard.

Jean is survived by her son Andrew Matthan Howard; grandchildren...

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