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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,...

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...

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