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Ronald Dean Fields

Ronald Dean Fields

Apr 29, 2021

Ronald Dean Fields age 52 of Wytheville, Virginia passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Holden Beach.

Ronald was born in Galax, Virginia on April 17, 1969 to Donald Dean and Janie Lou Bowers Fields.

In addition to his mother Janie Bowers Davis of Wytheville, Ronald is survived by his brother and sister- in-law Gary...

Wilma Frances Ayers

Wilma Frances Ayers

Apr 27, 2021

Wilma Frances Ayers age 80 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 27. 2021 in the Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.

Mrs. Ayers was born in Galax, Virginia on February 14, 1941 to Robert Wayne and Ethel Roberts Bedsaul.

She is survived by her husband Walter Phillip Ayers, Jr. ; son and daughter-in-law Michael...

Dolores Ann Smith

Dolores Ann Smith

Apr 26, 2021

Dolores Ann Smith, age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Smith was born in New Castle County, Delaware on June 29, 1937 to Carl and Myrtle Tarbutton Swanson.

She is survived by her husband Bobby G. Smith, Sr of Galax, Virginia; daughter and...

Ralph Maynard Brown

Ralph Maynard Brown

Apr 23, 2021

Ralph Maynard Brown, age 88, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday April 23, 2021 in his home.

Ralph was born in Carroll County, Virginia on February 6, 1933 to Dilver and Stella Payne Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Ruth Brown and great-grandchildren Anthony and Ayden Bishop.

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James Kenneth Savage

James Kenneth Savage

Apr 23, 2021

James Kenneth Savage age 71 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

James was born in Carroll County, Virginia on April 26, 1949 to Wayne and Ila Mae Ring Savage. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Louise Jewel...

Alice (Suzie) Faye Harris

Alice (Suzie) Faye Harris

Apr 19, 2021

Alice Faye Harris better known as Suzie Harris age 64 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday April 19, 2021 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Suzie was born in Galax, Virginia on December 6, 1956 to Adam Charles and Geneva Turman Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Jennifer Caroline...

Sandra (Sandy) Gayle Alderman

Sandra (Sandy) Gayle Alderman

Apr 19, 2021

Sandra Gayle Alderman known as Sandy Alderman, age 67 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday April 19, 2021 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Sandy was born in Indiana on May 10, 1953 to Charles and Betty Sharp Miles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Charles (Charlie) Allen Alderman.

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Paulette Melton Thompson

Paulette Melton Thompson

Apr 14, 2021

Diana Paulette Melton Thompson age 72 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday April 14, 2021 at her home.

Paulette was born in Galax, Virginia on May 17, 1948 to William Ivery and Dorothy Gertrude Galyean Melton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Aaron Thompson, Sr. and a brother William...

Robert Mark Reynolds

Robert Mark Reynolds

Apr 13, 2021

Robert Mark Reynolds age 62 of Ennice, North Carolina passed away Tuesday April 13, 2021 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Robert was born in Grayson County, Virginia on May 7, 1958 to Ralph and Phyllis Murphy Reynolds.

He is survived by his wife Dreama Nichols Reynolds; son and daughter-in-law Robbie and Brandi Reynolds all...

Darylene June Mitchell

Darylene June Mitchell

Apr 12, 2021

Darylene June Blair Mitchell age 88 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday April 12, 2021 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Mitchell was born on August 20, 1932 in Wythe County, Virginia to Walter Woodson and Mary Susan Porter Blair. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harold Mitchell;...

Helen Crouse Robinson

Helen Crouse Robinson

Apr 10, 2021

Helen Crouse Robinson, age 94 of Galax, passed away Saturday, April 10. 2021 in Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born in Grayson County on September 26, 1926 to Lester R. and Myrtle B. Crouse.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Clifford "Dan" Robinson; brothers Ray Crouse, Robert Crouse,...

Danny Lee Short

Danny Lee Short

Apr 10, 2021

Danny Lee Short age 58 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Sunday, April 10, 2021 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Danny was born on May 12, 1962 in Norwich, New York. He was preceded in death by his mother Helen McCarthy.

He is survived by his wife Sharon Short of Woodlawn, Virginia; step-sons and...

Kermit Eugene Graham

Kermit Eugene Graham

Apr 9, 2021

On Friday, April 9, 2021, Kermit Eugene Graham (better known as Eugene Graham), loving husband, father, and grandfather, was welcomed into heaven at the age of 85.

Eugene was born in Pulaski County, Virginia on January 30, 1936 to William Albert and Orpah Marshall Graham. He graduated from Fries High School where he was a captain of the...

Matthew (J.D.) Hamilton Johnson

Matthew (J.D.) Hamilton Johnson

Apr 9, 2021

Matthew Hamilton Johnson known as J.D. Johnson age 40 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday April 9, 2021 at his home.

J.D. was born in Galax, Virginia on July 8, 1980 to Alfred and Ruby Wyatt Johnson.

In addition to his mother Ruby Johnson, J.D. is survived by his wife Brittany Ritch Johnson; children Beka...

Michael Patterson Lyons, Ii

Michael Patterson Lyons, Ii

Apr 8, 2021

Michael Patterson Lyons II, age 45 of Fries, Virginia passed away Thursday April 8, 2021 in his home.

Mr. Lyons was born September 20, 1975 to Michael Patterson and Vada James Lyons. Michael was preceded in death by his father.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Rebekah and...

Sue White Lundy

Sue White Lundy

Apr 7, 2021

Sue White Lundy, 91, of Galax, Virginia flew away to heaven on April 7, 2021. She had a large welcome committee waiting for her with her Lord and Savior, Jesus.

She was the last surviving of seven siblings. Awaiting her arrival were her parents, James Oscar White and Bertie Harrison White, her sisters Ellen Lawson, Jewel Cox,...

Jo Carico Melton

Jo Carico Melton

Apr 6, 2021

Jo Carico Melton age 85 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday April 6, 2021 in the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, North Carolina.

Mrs. Melton was born on June 16, 1935 to Charlie Madison and Bessie Erma Dickerson Carico. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bryam Gray Melton.

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Dickie Van-Brook Saunders

Dickie Van-Brook Saunders

Apr 6, 2021

Dickie Van-Brook Saunders age 68 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Dickie was born in Galax, Virginia on July 10, 1952. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Pam Brown.

He is survived by his wife Janet Farmer Saunders of...

Levi Austin Woodel

Levi Austin Woodel

Apr 5, 2021

Levi Austin Woodel age 28 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, April 5. 2021 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Levi was born in Galax, Virginia on December 31, 1992 to Dennis and Janet Melton Woodel.

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

James Christian Gravley

James Christian Gravley

Apr 4, 2021

James Christian Gravely eight month old son of James Tyler Gravley and Kristie Brooke Pinter of Fries, Virginia passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

James was born in Roanoke, Virginia on July 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Ken Pinter.

In addition to his...

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