Ruth Ann Newman
Jan 1, 2026
Ruth Ann Newman age 81 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Newman was born on May 27, 1944, in Carroll County, Virginia to Lester Leroy and Mary Sue Melton Amburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Newman.
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Wayne Dale Slusher
Dec 29, 2025
Wayne Dale Slusher, age 70 of Independence, Virginia passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.
Wayne was born in Carroll County, Virginia on April 17, 1955 to Waltrude and Emma Hill Slusher.
He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Martha and Brad James of Max Meadows, Virginia; brother...
Bobby Dean Dixon
Dec 29, 2025
Bobby Dean Dixon age 74 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.
Bobby was born in Grayson County, Virginia on August 31, 1951 to Earl Bob and Bertha Mae Trimble Dixon.
He is survived by his wife Gleasanna Dixon; son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Minda Dixon; daughter...
Willie Edna Johnson
Dec 28, 2025
Willie Edna Johnson age 91 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Grayson County, Virginia on August 5, 1934.
She is survived by her daughter Darlene Mabry; sons and daughter-in-law Jeff and Libby Johnson and Allen Johnson; two special  grandchildren Misty...
Mickey Alley
Dec 27, 2025
Mickey Alley age 54 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Mickey was born in Galax, Virginia on February 15, 1971 to Burton and Betty Haga Alley.
He is survived by his wife Melissa Roberts Alley of Galax, Virginia; daughters and sons-in-law Kayla and Hunter Grubb of...
Jesse Gregory Isom
Dec 25, 2025
Jesse Gregory Isom age 76 of Jarvisburg, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the home of his mother in Galax, Virginia.
Jesse was born on July 6, 1949 in Galax, Virginia to Jessie Heath and Lala Irene Walker Isom. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother Andy Stuart...
Wilma Kathleen Sarver
Dec 25, 2025
Wilma Kathleen Sarver age 88 of Galax, Virginia, passed away and went to glory on December 25, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina after a recent fall.
She was born in Fries, Virginia to Frank and Ida Pennington on March 18, 1937. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Virginia Mae Duncan
Dec 25, 2025
Virginia Mae Duncan, age 86, of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday December 25, 2025 in Forsyth Medical Center.
Virginia was born on August 4, 1939 in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Guy Bolen and Curtie Williams Isom. She was also preceded in death by her husband James C. Duncan.
She is survived by her...
Brenda J. Bullion
Dec 24, 2025
COURTESY ANNOUCEMENT
Mrs. Brenda J. Bullion, 83, of Angier, passed away, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Carroll County, VA, the daughter of the late James Garnett and Edna Mae Brown Troy. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty...
Jerrell Dean Alley
Dec 24, 2025
Jerrell Dean Alley age 75 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at his home.
Jerrell was born in Galax, Virginia on February 22, 1950 to Anderson Sanford and Niriel Sawyers Alley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Graham Alley and son Jesse Alley.
He...
Danise Reynolds
Dec 20, 2025
Danise Reynolds was born on the first day of summer, June 21, 1948 in Roanoke Virginia to the late D.S. 'Pete' and Faye Hanks Vass. She was raised in Galax, Virginia, where she built a lovely and full life centered around community, church, and her family.
She attended Longwood College and returned to the Galax City School...
Julie Melissa Kutzen
Dec 20, 2025
Julie Melissa Garbutt Kutzen age 64 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.
Julie was born on June 3, 1961 in Atlanta, Georgia to William and Peggy James Garbutt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Glenn Alton Waddell Caldwell; two sisters...
Guy Lee Delp
Dec 19, 2025
Guy Lee Delp age 91 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 in the Hillsville Health and Rehab Center.
Guy Lee was born on October 3, 1934 in Carroll County, Virginia to Truman and Nellie Lundy Delp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Bessie "Nina" Isom Delp; brother...
Kevin Wesley Hale
Dec 18, 2025
Kevin Wesley Hale, age 60, of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday December 18, 2025 at Woltz Hospice House.
Kevin was born on March 28, 1965 in Galax, Virginia to the late John William Hale Sr. and Irene Essie Bryson. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Brenda Lou Bryson Sneed and Agusta Lynn Hale.
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James "Mick" Edward Felts
Dec 18, 2025
James "Mick" Edward Felts age 76 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Thursday December 18, 2025 at his home.
James was born on February  21, 1949 in Carroll County, Virginia to Charlie Raymond and Clara Belle Frost Felts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Lela Ann Felts Richardson; Clara Jane Felts...
Erik Guthrie Miller
Dec 17, 2025
Erik Guthrie Miller, 41, of Galax, Virginia passed away on December 17, 2025. He was the beloved son of Charles and Deborah Miller and loving older brother of Corey Miller.
Erik was a caring and thoughtful soul whose life was defined by connection, friendship, and heart. He cared profoundly about people and believed everyone deserved to feel...
Darrell Wayne Carpenter
Dec 16, 2025
Darrell Wayne Carpenter age 73 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home.
Darrell was born in Carroll County, Virginia on July 3, 1952 to William Everett and Lena Bedsaul Carpenter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings Wilmer Carpenter, Robert Carpenter and Ima Paugh.
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Doris Barton Bedwell
Dec 12, 2025
Doris Barton Bedwell, age 88, of Galax, Virginia, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Mrs. Bedwell was born in Helen, West Virginia, on October 27, 1937, to Harvey and Nancy Murray Barton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, her sister, her husbands, Kenneth Bedwell...
Walter Ray Hawkins
Dec 7, 2025
** COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE HAWKINS FAMILY **
Walter Ray Hawkins, age 68, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the Valley Healthcare Center in Chilhowie, VA.
Walter was born on April 5, 1957, in Galax, VA. He was the son of the late Walter J. Hawkins & Dora Clyburn Hawkins. He...
Loretta Jane Davis
Dec 6, 2025
Loretta Jane Davis known as Jane Davis age 69 of Galax, Virginia, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.
Jane was born on July 9, 1956 in Carroll County, Virginia to Harold Greek and Naomi Grace Burnette Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother...
