Obituaries

Jan 28, 2026

Billy Richard Goins age 78 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday January 28, 2026 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Billy was born on September 22, 1947 in Carroll County, Virginia to Norman and Frances Early Hale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Young Goins and a son Billy...

Jan 28, 2026

Margaret Jane Hill Ring age 84 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in the Northern Surry Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Hill was born on December 5, 1941 in Galax, Virginia to Lloyd and Ruth Burnett Hill. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Barney Junior Ring.

She...

Jan 27, 2026

Elwin Eugene Fayne age 94 of Denton, North Carolina and formerly of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, North Carolina.

Mr. Fayne was born in Carroll County, Virginia on July 27, 1931 to Arthur Robert and Stella Mae Nail Fayne. In addition to his parents, he was...

Jan 26, 2026

Pauline Parks Jackson age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Jackson was born in Carroll County, Virginia on May 19, 1933 to Jackson Floyd and Della Mae Carpenter Parks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Samuel Duval Jackson and...

Jan 26, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of James Oliver Johnson, age 64 who departed from this world on Monday, January 26th, 2026, in Galax, Virginia. While our hearts are heavy with grief, we find solace in honoring his life, a pillar of strength, The Unsung Hero.

His gentle spirit and...

Jan 23, 2026

Doris Lee (Anderson) Cox, 78, a woman of extraordinary strength, quiet courage, and unwavering love, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday January 23rd. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a living example of resilience, grace, and faith.

Born and raised in the rolling hills of West Virginia, Doris grew...

Jan 23, 2026

Rufus Eugene McRoberts better known as Bill McRoberts age 93 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday January 23, 2026 at his home.

Mr. McRoberts was born on October 3, 1932 in Grayson County, Virginia to William Andrew and Martha Norman McRoberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Willard McRoberts.

Jan 21, 2026

A COURTESY ON BEHALF OF THE DALTON FAMILY

Jason Odean Dalton, 45, a man of steady resolve, deep skill, and a spirit shaped by both hardship, perseverance, and resiliency, went home to be with the Lord, finally finding the peace he had long sought. He was reunited with his brother, Joel, who had...

Jan 18, 2026

Harold Kenneth Payne better known as H.K. Payne age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday,   January 18, 2026 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mr. Payne was born on June 2, 1933 in Carroll County, Virginia to Wilbur Barnett and Odessa Hawks Payne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jan 17, 2026

Parthenia Smith Stoneman age 88 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Saturday January 17, 2026 in the Novant Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Mrs. Stoneman was born on May 19, 1937 in Carroll County, Virginia to Cecil and Irene Edwards Smith.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kenly Grady Stoneman;...

Jan 16, 2026

Brenda Sue Poe Funk age 81 of Graham, North Carolina passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 in the Alamance Regional Hospital.

Brenda was born on September 29, 1944  in Sparta, North Carolina to Thomas Worth and Willie Hall Poe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Christman Funk.

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Jan 16, 2026

Dell Newman Mabe age 99 years, eleven months and fifteen days of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 in the Senior Home Shares in Galax, Va.

Mrs. Mabe was born on January 26, 1926 in Carroll County, Virginia, to Montie B. and Mary Ethel Smythers Newman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jan 15, 2026

Hattie Irene Goodson Winesett age 97 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 15 2026  in the Hillsville Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Winesett was born on May 3, 1928 in Galax, Virginia to Morgan Thomas and Minnie Galyean Goodson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billy Winesett; granddaughter Heather...

Jan 14, 2026

Dennis Everette Alderman age 93 of Woodlawn, Virginia, a cherished husband, father and friend passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

He leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness. Born with a heart of gold, Dennis dedicated his life to both his family and the land...

Jan 14, 2026

Winfred Glee Johnson, Jr. age 73 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in the Montgomery Lewis Gale Hospital in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Winfred was born on March 22, 1952 in Morganfield, Kentucky to Winfred Glee Johnson, Sr.  and Mildred Elizabeth Nichols Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister...

Jan 11, 2026

Demmie Ruth Stamper Breeding age 70 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Demmie was born in Galax, Virginia on October 13, 1955 to Will and Susie Jane McMillian Stamper.

She is survived by her husband Lacy Breeding; daughters and son-in-law Brittany Jennings; Athena and Dennis Yelton;...

Jan 9, 2026

Daniel Lyn Rector known as  Joe Rector age 74 of Fries, Virginia, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026 in the Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital.

Joe was born on June 21, 1951 in Pulaski, Virginia to Dan H. and Juanita Sawyers Rector. IN addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Chad Rector.

Jan 8, 2026

Rubye Lea Cox Bobbitt age 81 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the home of her daughter.

Mrs. Bobbitt was born on July 21, 1944, in Virginia to Golden Daniel and Edna Belle Miller Cox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband P.G. Bobbitt; daughter Natalie Bobbitt;...

Jan 8, 2026

Sula Jane McCollem Holt age 90 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026  in the Waddell Nursing & Rehab Center.

Mrs. Holt was born on March 16, 1935 in North Carolina to John and Leola Vestal McCollem. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter Morgan Hill and seven siblings....

Jan 7, 2026

Virginia Pauline Blackburn Burcham (Polly) age 95, of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday January 7, 2026 in her home.

Mrs. Burcham was born on June 2, 1930 in Sparta, North Carolina to the late Carl and Etta Duncan Blackburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Burcham; sisters Shirley Caudill...