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Virginia Payne Huff

Virginia Payne Huff

May 22, 2021

Virginia Payne Huff age 93 of Fries, Virginia passed away Saturday May 22, 2021 at the Carrington Place in Wytheville, Virginia.

Ms. Huff was born in North Carolina on July 17, 1927 to Grover Cleveland and Ruby Ellington Huff. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Melvin Huff, Herman Huff, Jensen...

Edward Harmon Bobbitt

Edward Harmon Bobbitt

May 22, 2021

Edward Harmon Bobbitt passed in peace at his home in Woodlawn, Virginia on Saturday May 22, 2021.

Eddie modeled a strong sense of hope and strength during a difficult battle with cancer. He had a deep love for his family and was blessed with many lifelong friendships that developed during his 32 years at Volvo, his passion...

Elizabeth Ann Duncan

Elizabeth Ann Duncan

May 21, 2021

Elizabeth Ann Duncan age 66 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Elizabeth Ann was born in Galax, Virginia on  August 27, 1954 to Bill Joe and Stella Lineberry Ayers.

In addition to her father of Galax, Virginia, she is survived by her husband Homer Dean Duncan;...

Bonnie Louise Asbury

Bonnie Louise Asbury

May 18, 2021

Bonnie Louise Asbury age 81 of Fries, Virginia passed away Tuesday May 18, 2021 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Mrs.  Asbury was born in Fries, Virginia on May 29, 1939 to Neal and Maggie Katherine Akers Vaughan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Bobby" Asbury;...

Sylvia Elizabeth Graham

Sylvia Elizabeth Graham

May 17, 2021

Sylvia Elizabeth Graham age 94 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Graham was born in Carroll County, Virginia on May 4, 1927 to John and Geneva Cook Lawson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Warren Randolph Graham and six...

Mitchell Scott Brady

Mitchell Scott Brady

May 17, 2021

Mitchell Scott Brady age 49 of Rural Hall, North Carolina passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 in the North Carolina Baptist Medical Center.

Mitchell was born in Galax, Virginia on July 17, 1971 to Sonny and Brenda Brady.

In addition to his parents of Galax, Virginia, he is survived by a brother and sister-in-law Mark...

F.C. & Bonnie Galyean

F.C. & Bonnie Galyean

May 16, 2021

BONNIE STONE GALYEAN – AGE 87                           F.C. GALYEAN – AGE 90

Bonnie was born September 6, 1933 and left for her heavenly home Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

F.C. was born August 29, 1930 and followed Bonnie, his wife of 71 years to heaven Sunday, May 16, 2021.

They are survived by their daughter,...

Scott David Thompson

Scott David Thompson

May 16, 2021

Scott David Thompson age 63 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday , May 16, 2021 at his home.

Scott was born on August 14, 1957 in San Diego, California to Bernard and Dorothy Minard Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Karen Bourne.

He is survived by his...

James Marshall Blevins

James Marshall Blevins

May 14, 2021

James Marshall Blevins age 71 of Ivanhoe, Virginia passed away Friday May 14, 2021 at his home.

James was born in Carroll County, Virginia on July 19, 1949 to Harvey Clyde and Darcus Ceary Blevins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Lois Anders.

He is survived by an...

Allen Gale King

Allen Gale King

May 14, 2021

Allen Gale King, age 65 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 in the Atrium Health in Charlotte North Carolina.

Allen was born on September 28, 1955 in Galax, Virginia to Claude and Mary Ann Goad King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Coty King.

He...

Tina Dezern Redd

Tina Dezern Redd

May 13, 2021

Tina DeZern Redd age 50 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Tina was born in Galax, Virginia on December 23, 1970 to Freddie Ray and Margurite Jeanette Allison McMillon.

She is survived by her husband Stacy Redd of Woodlawn, Virginia; children Allison McMillon of Wytheville, Virginia; Keely...

Billy Wayne Liptrap

Billy Wayne Liptrap

May 12, 2021

Billy Wayne Liptrap age 78 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday May 12, 2021 at his home.

Billy was born in Bath County, Virginia on November 24, 1942 to Warren Berlin and Edna Grace Law Liptrap. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Billy Wayne Liptrap, Jr. and a sister Cary...

Emma Lucille Carico Hester

Emma Lucille Carico Hester

May 11, 2021

Emma Lucille Hester age 85 of Fries, Virginia passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at the home of her daughter.

Mrs. Hester was born in Grayson County, Virginia on May 4, 1936 to Elbert and Dorothy Patton Carico. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George Nathaniel Hester.

She...

Mary "Weasel" Sue Murphy

Mary "Weasel" Sue Murphy

May 9, 2021

Mary Sue Murphy age 70 of Ennice, North Carolina passed away Sunday May 9, 2021 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Mary was born in Ennice, North Carolina on March 12, 1951 to Clyde Junior and Dorothy Mae Grey Murphy.

She is survived by her sisters and brother-in-law Patsy Ann and Hector Gabriel Velez of Cerritos,...

Taylor Jade Cummings

Taylor Jade Cummings

May 8, 2021

Taylor Jade Cummings age 25 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021.

Taylor was born in Galax, Virginia on October 25, 1995 to Ken Lamar and Tammy Leigh Dixon Cummings.

In addition to her parents of Galax, Virginia, she is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law Shannon and Jay Alderman; Lindsay and Jason...

Jerry Wayne Mccormick

Jerry Wayne Mccormick

May 8, 2021

Jerry Wayne McCormick, age 73, of Fries, Virginia passed away Saturday May 8, 2021 in Twin County Regional Hospital.

Jerry was born in Grayson County, Virginia on August 16, 1947 to James and Gladys Byrd McCormick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Patty Ann McCormick; daughter Kim McCormick Redd;...

Gary Michael Bryson Sr

Gary Michael Bryson Sr

May 1, 2021

A TIME TO BE BORN: Gary Michael Bryson Sr was born on June 15, 1945 to the late Levi and Dorothy Lucille Bryson, of Old Towne, Virginia. He was the youngest of three. Two brothers proceeded him in death, Colonel Gene Keith Bryson (Andrea) of Woodbridge, Virginia and William Neil Bryson Sr. (Mary) of Lee Summit, Missouri. He was...

Mike Chapman

Mike Chapman

May 1, 2021

Mike Chapman was also known to some as Poppy or Pop. He quite possibly could have been known as some other more colorful names, and if you truly knew Pop you'll understand. He was a man who exemplified strength and perseverance. He survived war and cancer. He survived raising two children…that's a feat of its own. Not to mention...

Etta Mae Moxley

Etta Mae Moxley

May 1, 2021

Etta Mae Lane Moxley age 77 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 in the New River Valley Medical Center.

Mrs. Moxley was born in Grayson County, Virginia on August 15, 1943 to Richard and Mabel Pearman Lane. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Roy Moxley, son Darrell...

Ricky Gene Morris

Ricky Gene Morris

Apr 30, 2021

Ricky Gene Morris, age 62, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday April 30, 2021 in Forsyth Medical Center.

Ricky was born in Carroll County, Virginia on May 5, 1958 to Gene and Nancy King Morris.

He is survived by his wife Rebecca Morris of Galax; sons and daughters-in-law Ryan and Lindsey Morris of Cookeville, Tennessee,...

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