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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James "Jimmy" Don Poe
Nov 14, 2021
James "Jimmy" Don Poe, age 82, of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday November 14, 2021 in Twin County Regional Hospital.
Jimmy was born on January 8, 1939 to the late Graham and Myrtle Bedwell Poe.
Jimmy is survived by his wife Wilma Leonard Poe of Galax, Virginia; daughter Rhonda Poe Russell of Randleman, North Carolina;...
Billy Reed Hanks
Nov 13, 2021
Billy Reed Hanks, age 88, of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday November 13, 2021 in Galax Nursing and Rehab Center.
Billy was born on April 15, 1933 in Carroll County, Virginia to Roy and Linnie Farmer Hanks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Blake Hanks; sister Barbara Jean McKenzie; and...
Everett Cabell Dalton
Nov 10, 2021
Everett Cabell Dalton age 86 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.
Everett was born in Carroll County, Virginia on March 28, 1935 to Orville and Maggie Dalton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 27 years, Gelene Hanks Dalton,...
Chadlee Graham Funk
Nov 9, 2021
Chadlee Graham Funk of Murfreesboro, Tennessee formerly of Galax, Virginia passed away on November 9, 2021.
Chad was born August 29, 1979 to Ralph Lee and Linda Kay Funk. He graduated from Carroll County High School and attended several universities in both Virginia and Tennessee. His love for history and the outdoors took him to many reenactments...
Rose Marie Underwood Cassell
Nov 7, 2021
Rose "Marie" Cassell, age 90, of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday November 7, 2021 in the Galax Health and Rehab.
Mrs. Cassell was born on March 16, 1931 in Fries, Virginia to Ervin and Lydia Hale Underwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Cassell; daughter Pamela Chappell and several...
Charles Ralph Sutherland
Nov 7, 2021
Charles Ralph Sutherland age 86 , a lifelong resident of Elk Creek passed away at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on  Sunday November 7, 2021.
Ralph was born in Comers Rock on November 13, 1934 to Bert and Hazel (Hall) Sutherland.
He proudly served his country in the US Army.
Ralph was adored by his...
Glenda Sue Alley
Nov 4, 2021
Glenda Sue Alley, age 69, of Alexander, North Carolina passed away Thursday November 4, 2021 in the Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Glenda was born on May 8, 1952 in Pulaski, Virginia to the late Lester and Jessie Clyburn Taylor.
She is survived by her daughter Amy Manning of Conover, NC; sons and daughters-in-law Scotty and...
Nancy Claudine Tolley
Nov 4, 2021
Nancy Claudine Tolley, age 80, of Elk Creek, Virginia passed away Thursday November 4, 2021 in Twin County Regional Hospital.
Nancy was born on May 23, 1941 in Wytheville, Virginia to the late Garnett and Susan Catron Kincer.
She is survived by her husband Robert Eugene Tolley of Elk Creek, VA; daughter Lisa Tolley of...
Michael Conway Muller
Nov 4, 2021
Michael Conway Muller, age 47, of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday November 4, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Michael was born on January 26, 1974 in Baltimore, Maryland to John R. Muller and Frances M. Brown Dorsey. He is preceded in death by his sisters Amanda D. Brown and Tina M. Muller.
He is survived...
Cecil Forest Hanks
Nov 1, 2021
Cecil Forest Hanks, age 84, of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Monday November 1, 2021 in his home.
Cecil was born on November 30, 1936 in Carroll Co., Virginia to Glen and Myrtle Burnett Hanks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Buford Hanks.
He is survived by his wife...
David Wayne Parish
Oct 31, 2021
David Wayne Parish, age 57, of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Sunday October 31, 2021.
David was born on March 26, 1964 in Galax, Virginia to Charles and Faye Parish. He was preceded in death by his father.
David is survived by his mother Faye Parish of Woodlawn, Virginia; daughter Brooke Parish; son Ryner Parish, both...
Harry Eugene Delp
Oct 31, 2021
Harry Eugene Delp, age 75, of Galax, VA passed away Sunday October, 31 2021 at his home.
Harry was born on September 8, 1946 in Galax, Virginia to the late Eugene Thomas Delp and Faye Frost Delp.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Tommy and Sharon Delp of Galax, VA as well as...
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