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Janice Midkiff

Janice Midkiff

Oct 13, 2021

The following is a courtesy announcement for Vaughan-Guynn McGrady Funeral Home:

Janice Dawn Bolt Midkiff, 57 of Dugspur, passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Northern Regional Hospital.  Mrs. Midkiff was born in Mount Airy, NC on September 10, 1964.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Regina Kay Bolt Dalton;...

Abby Gail Vaughan

Abby Gail Vaughan

Oct 13, 2021

Abby Gail Rippey Vaughan age 60 of Fancy Gap, Virginia passed away Wednesday October 13, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Abby was born on March 26, 1961 in Galax, Virginia to Harmon and Lois Edwards Rippey.

In addition to her mother Lois Edwards Rippey of Galax, Virginia, Abby is survived by a daughter...

Bobby Dean Harmon

Bobby Dean Harmon

Oct 13, 2021

Bobby Dean Harmon age 87 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday October 13, 2021 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mr. Harmon was born on September 12, 1934 in Carroll County, Virginia to Dewey Dexter and Myrtle Lauretta Burnett Harmon.

He proudly served his country in the US Navy.

He is survived...

John "Sonny" Howard Ray

John "Sonny" Howard Ray

Oct 12, 2021

John Howard Ray known as Sonny Ray age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday October 12, 2021 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Sonny was born in Galax, Virginia on August 7, 1945 to David Parks and Idella Joines Ray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Holly Michelle...

Bobby Ray Burcham

Bobby Ray Burcham

Oct 11, 2021

Bobby Ray Burcham age 85 of Galax, Virginia went to his heavenly home on Monday, October 11, 2021.

Bobby was born to Eli and Eva Bryant Burcham on November 16, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Jimmy Burcham and daughter Teresa Burcham, son-in-law Perry Staples and numerous sisters and brothers.

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Wanda Elizabeth Melton

Wanda Elizabeth Melton

Oct 10, 2021

Wanda Elizabeth Powers Melton age 87 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Melton was born in Galax, Virginia on March 24, 1934 to Arthur and Nella Warf Powers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Arthur Powers, Jr.

She is survived by...

Linda Harmon Bobbitt

Linda Harmon Bobbitt

Oct 7, 2021

Linda Harmon Bobbitt age 87 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Thursday October 7, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Bobbitt was born in Carroll County, Virginia on May 15, 1934 to Gleaves and Bertie Farmer Harmon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles "Jack" Bobbitt; sons Eddie Bobbitt and Smokey Bobbitt;...

Norma Jean Pennington

Norma Jean Pennington

Oct 5, 2021

Norma Jean Pennington age 75 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Norma Jean was born in Galax, Virginia on January 19, 1946 to Winfred Bays and Vergie Jane Hall Tomlinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Johnny Pennington....

Stella Christley Jennings

Stella Christley Jennings

Oct 4, 2021

Stella Arline Jennings age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday October 4, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Jennings was born in Carroll County, Virginia on February 3, 1938 to Temple Cornelius and Elsie Marie Alley Christley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Walter Christley, Louis Christley and Aline Johnson....

Lavada Fields Riddle

Lavada Fields Riddle

Oct 3, 2021

Lavada Fields Riddle, age 99, of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday October 3, 2021 in the Galax Nursing & Rehab Center.

Ms. Riddle was born in Grayson County, Virginia on December 30, 1931 to the late Garnett and Lela Catron Fields.

There will be no service at this time

Lillian Lee Mcmillan

Lillian Lee Mcmillan

Oct 3, 2021

Lillian Lee McMillan age 91 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. McMillan was born in Galax, Virginia on April 18, 1930 to Oattie and Charlotte "Lottie" Bartlett Leonard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sons Darrell McMillan and Gary McMillan....

Harlin Ray Rosenbaum

Harlin Ray Rosenbaum

Oct 1, 2021

Harlin Ray Rosenbaum, age 84, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday October 1, 2021 in the New River Valley Medical Center.

Harlin was born on December 18, 1936 in Wythe County, Virginia to Homer and Clarice Lowe Rosenbaum. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Ovella Roberts Rosenbaum and sons...

Judith Sharon Morris

Judith Sharon Morris

Oct 1, 2021

Judith Sharon Morris age 78 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday October 1, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Judith was born in Galax, Virginia on May 7, 1943 to Chester C. and Vera Snow Morris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Norma Jean Morris.

She earned...

Tammy Sue Freeman

Tammy Sue Freeman

Sep 30, 2021

Tammy Sue Isom Freeman age 53 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday September 30, 2021 in the New River Valley Medical Center.

Tammy was born in Martinsville, Virginia on July 9, 1968 to Foy Junior and Peggy Burton Isom. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers Ronald Lee Isom and Jerry...

Gene "Fuzzy" Thomas Mcknight

Gene "Fuzzy" Thomas Mcknight

Sep 29, 2021

Gene Thomas "Fuzzy" McKnight age 93 of Roaring Gap, North Carolina passed away Wednesday September 29, 2021  in the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, North Carolina surrounded by his loving family..

Fuzzy was born in Grayson County, Virginia on November 7, 1927 to Thomas Hale and Mae Hampton McKnight.

He is survived by his...

Lynda Carol Johnson

Lynda Carol Johnson

Sep 27, 2021

Lynda Carol Johnson age 77 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Monday September 27, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Johnson was born on July 12, 1944 in Dade County, Florida to Glen Paul and Eulalia Kenny Carr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Joe David Johnson and brothers J.W. Kenny, Glenn...

Ike William Jarels

Ike William Jarels

Sep 27, 2021

Ike William Jarels age 75 of Ennice, North Carolina passed away Monday September 27, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Ike was born in White Thorn, Virginia on November 8, 1945 to Ike and Millie Bishop Jarels. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Roger Jarels and Wayne Jarels.

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Mabelene Tate Hawks

Mabelene Tate Hawks

Sep 26, 2021

Mabelene L. Tate Hawks age 65 of Cana, Virginia passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 in the Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy, North Carolina.

Mabelene was born in Carroll County, Virginia on August 15, 1956 to Lee William and Mary Lou Tate.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Dorothy Louise Sharp

Dorothy Louise Sharp

Sep 25, 2021

Dorothy Louise Sharp age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Sharp was born on May 6, 1929 in Carroll County, Virginia to Arthur and Minnie Bowers Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Wayne H. Sharp, Sr. and grandson...

Laura Jamalee Nichols

Laura Jamalee Nichols

Sep 24, 2021

Laura Jamalee Nichols, age 90, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday September 24, 2021 in her home.

Jamalee was born on June 15, 1931 in Carroll County, Virginia to Lebert and Carrie Redd Richardson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Houston Nichols.

She is survived by her...

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