Obituaries

Nov 20, 2025

Nathan Eugene Hanks, age 68, of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday November 20, 2025 in Holston Health and Rehab.

Nathan was born on October 10, 1957 in Galax, Virginia to the late Clyde and Gladys Peake Hanks. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Virgil Hanks and David Wayne Hanks.

He is survived...

Nov 18, 2025

**COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT**

John Paul Diamond, 73, passed away peacefully at home in Riverview, Florida, on November 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Galax, Virginia, on May 17, 1952, he was the son of the late Paul and Dorothy Diamond.

John dedicated his life to service and family. He proudly served in...

Nov 16, 2025

Jerry Lester Roberts age 75 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday November 16, 2025 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Jerry was born in Pikesville, Tennessee on October 13, 1950 to Lester Houston and Hattie Eugene Hampton Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Kay Rogers Roberts and son Byron...

Nov 14, 2025

Ronald Dean Pierce age 62 of Ivanhoe, Virginia passed away Friday November 14, 2025 in the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.

Ronald was born on July 5, 1963 in Galax, Virginia to Earl Dean and Carolyn Ann Lawson Pierce. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a son Jason Pierce.

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Nov 8, 2025

Margaret Anne O'Connor, age 33 of Independence, Virginia passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025 at her home.

Margaret was born in Williamson, West Virginia on March 17, 1992, to Christopher Patrick and Susan Frances Maunsell O'Connor.

"Meg was chatty, dramatic, and loved to laugh. Her extensive DVD collection was largely made up of romances, and...

Nov 6, 2025

*COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT ON BEHALF OF WILSON FAMILY*

Glenn Graybill Wilson, Jr., age 62, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Francis Marion Manor in Marion, VA.

Glenn was born on December 8, 1962, in Galax, VA to Glenn Graybill Wilson Sr. and Loretta Sue Musser Wilson. He was a graduate of Galax...

Nov 4, 2025

Barbara Carol Lineberry age 75 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center.

Barbara was born in Carroll County, Virginia on April 17, 1950 to Leonard Zelmer and Cora Emaline Frost Linville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Norma Brown and...

Nov 4, 2025

Frances Bunn Vaught, age 84, of Woodlawn, Virginia, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025.

Frances was born in Carroll County, Virginia on February 2, 1941 to Roncie and Pearl Melton Bunn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Darrell Martin, whose memory remained close to her heart throughout her...

Oct 31, 2025

October 20, 1958 - October 31, 2025

Andy Byrd Lundy, 67, of Swannanoa, North Carolina, originally from Galax, Virginia, passed away on October 31st, 2025. Andy was born on October 20th, 1958 to the late Ralph Lundy Sr and Vera Conley Lundy in Butler, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Galax, Virginia where he...

Oct 30, 2025

Michael Samuel Sawyers age 68 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his home.

Michael was born in Galax, Virginia on January 22, 1957 to Garland Wright and Frances Lois Bowers Sawyers.

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Drema and Roger Fuller of Independence, Virginia; half-brothers Ed Sadler of Chattanooga,...

Oct 28, 2025

Patsy Marie Sharp Leonard age 74 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in the Hillsville Health and Rehab Center.

Patsy was born in Galax, Virginia on October 20, 1951 to Harold Wayne and Dorothy Smith Sharp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gale Leonard.

She...

Oct 27, 2025

Carol Ann Amburn Shaffer, age 80, of Walkertown, North Carolina gained her wings and is walking with the Lord, on October 27, 2025 in Brookridge Retirement Community in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Mrs. Shaffer was born in Galax, Virginia on October 24, 1945, to Harlos Clynt Amburn and Mabel Manning Amburn of Woodlawn, Virginia. In addition to her...

Oct 25, 2025

Cleve Sawyers age 83 of Low Gap, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at this home.

Mr. Sawyers was born in Galax, Virginia on July 20, 1942. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Sawyers.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Denise and Wayne...

Oct 24, 2025

Joyce Gerlene Crouse Liddle "Bahgah" went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2025. She was 84 years old. Joyce was born February 4, 1941 to Eugene and Gladys Crouse. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul P Liddle, Jr, son Steve Liddle, and sister Janice Felts. She is survived by her daughters Kim (David)...

Oct 22, 2025

Billy Joe Edwards age 94 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the home of his daughter in Radford, Virginia.

Mr. Edwards was born in Carroll County, Virginia on April 21, 1931 to Early Emit and Marie Ella Hanks Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Joella...

Oct 21, 2025

James Archie Nowlin age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday October 21, 2025 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Nowlin was born in Grayson County, Virginia on November 8, 1941 to Jessie Lewis and Virginia Mildred Carter Nowlin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Dreama Davis; sons Joel Brown...

Oct 20, 2025

Our precious mama, grandma, and friend left all her cares and trouble of this world behind to enter her heavenly home on Monday October 20th, 2025. Mallie lived a life full of love, grace, and devotion to her family. She was the heart of our family and her laughter filled our lives and her love will remain in our...

Oct 18, 2025

Michael Lee Woodel age 51 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 at his home.

Michel was born in Whitesville, North Carolina on April 23, 1974 to Wallace Eugene and Winfred Naydene Bolen Woodel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandmother , Grace Ayers, the special lady who raised...

Oct 16, 2025

Mary Ann Jones age 75 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Mary Ann was born in Canton, Ohio on January 5, 1950 to Robert Louis and Ellen Saurs Harber. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Bill B. Jones;...

Oct 15, 2025

Shirley Bond Griffin age 82, of Fries VA, passed away peacefully at her home on October 15, 2025.  Her final days were filled with family, friends and enormous love.

She was born on October 23, 1942 to the late Earnest Bond Sr. and Clarice Smith Bond.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...