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Scotty Lee Ring
Oct 26, 2021
Scotty Lee Ring of Thomasville, North Carolina passed away Tues. Oct. 26th at his home; He is survived by his parents David and Beverly Ring; daughter Jaelynn Ring, and brother Troy David Ring all of Thomasville, North Carolina
A funeral service will be held Sun. Oct. 31st at 2pm in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel; Pastor Ronnie Isom and...
William "Buddy" Frank Brannock
Oct 23, 2021
William Frank Brannock better known as Buddy Brannock age 74 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Buddy was born on April 25, 1947 in Mt. Airy, North Carolina to Frank Odell and Betty Patterson Brannock. In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death a brother-in-law Darrell Burcham....
Bernice Jeanette Williams
Oct 19, 2021
Bernice J. Williams age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday October 19, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Mrs. Williams was born in Grayson County, Virginia on December 5, 1937 to Galord and Elsie Vaughan Moss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George G. Williams; son Randy (Tubby)...
Cora Lee Adkins
Oct 19, 2021
Cora Lee Adkins age 87 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday October 19, 2021 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Adkins was born in Grayson County, Virginia on May 11, 1934 to Jack and Leona Davis Larue. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Homer Edfard Adkins; daughter Melissa Mabe; siblings...
James Andrew Dillow
Oct 18, 2021
James Andrew Dillow age 79 of Dublin, Virginia passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 in the Highland Ridge Rehab Center in Dublin, Virginia.
Mr. Dillow was born in Bland County, Virginia on January 31, 1942 to Elmer andEeula Hamm Dillow.
He is survived by his wife Bertha Dillow; daughter and son-in-law Teresa and John Branch;...
Curtiss Derek Kegley
Oct 18, 2021
Curtiss Derek Kegley age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at his home.
Curtiss was born in Pulaski, Virginia on April 3, 1938 to Frank and Inez Bunts Kegley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a great-great-grandson Preston Carter Gertin; brothers Darrell Kegley and Neil Kegley; niece Mary...
Margarette Lee Evans
Oct 17, 2021
Margarette Lee Evans, age 75, of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday October 17, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Margarette was born on December 22, 1945 in Galax, Virginia to John and Gladys Pruitt Evans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters Reba Sue Evans, Patsy Jirleen Evans; and one brother...
Virgle Lenord Nester
Oct 14, 2021
Virgle Lenord Nester age 67 of Austinville, Virginia passed away Thursday October 14, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Virgle was born in Carroll County, Virginia on July 23, 1954 to Alvie Olen and Hopie Alley Nester. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson Bradley Allan Nester; sister Betty  Easter;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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