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Delores Linda Brewer

Delores Linda Brewer

Feb 7, 2021

Delores Linda Viar Brewer age 71 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Delores was born in Fries, Virginia on July 18, 1949 to Everett Lee and Ruby Lee Clyburn Viar.

She is survived by a granddaughter Melody Tate of Galax, Virginia; grandson Phillip Tate, Jr. of...

Lovie Frances Patton

Lovie Frances Patton

Feb 6, 2021

Lovie Frances Patton, age 76, of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday February 6, 2021 in New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, Virginia.

Mrs. Patton was born in Grayson County, Virginia on May 19, 1944 to the late Roy and Pearlee Funk Patton.

She is survived by her husband Roger Lee Patton; daughter Debbie Patton;...

Carolyn Sue Anders

Carolyn Sue Anders

Feb 5, 2021

Carolyn Sue Anders, age 73, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away Friday February 5, 2021 in Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living.

Mrs. Anders was born in Wytheville, Virginia on December 2, 1947 to the late Rudell and Eunice Shinualt Kegley.

She is survived by her husband Wayne Anders; daughters Karen Tarleton and Debbie Barto; grandchildren Brandon...

Thelma Hill Hamm

Thelma Hill Hamm

Feb 3, 2021

Thelma Catherine Hamm, age 86, of Galax, VA passed away Wednesday, February 3 rd at her home.

Mrs. Hamm was born in Carroll County, Virginia on June 12, 1934 to Joseph Levert and Sarah Elizabeth Easter Hill.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Charles Hill, sister Juanita Caudill and daughter...

Kenneth Spraker Pack

Kenneth Spraker Pack

Feb 1, 2021

Kenneth Spraker Pack age 86 of Wytheville, Virginia passed away Monday in the Liberty Commons NRC of Davie Co. LLC.

Mr. Pack was born on November 14, 1934 in Fries, Virginia to French and Annie Sparker Pack.

He proudly served his country in the US Air Force.

He is survived by two daughters...

Peggy Jean Jordan

Peggy Jean Jordan

Feb 1, 2021

Peggy Jean Davis Jordan age 81 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday February 1, 2021 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Jordan was born in Carroll County, Virginia on February 9, 1939 to Garnett Minor and Nellie Rachel Bilbrey Davis.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Diane and Bobby Jones of...

Jewell Arlene Melton

Jewell Arlene Melton

Jan 31, 2021

Jewell Arlene Melton age 98 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday January 31, 2021 in the Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville, Virginia.

Mrs. Melton was born in Galax, Virginia on May 13, 1922 to Columbus Franklin and Lavada Stoneman Amburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Hampton Mina Melton; daughter...

Judy Lee Sexton

Judy Lee Sexton

Jan 28, 2021

Judy Lee Sexton age 69 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday January 28, 2021 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Judy was born in Huntington, West Virginia on February 16, 1951 to Tommy and Julia Ellis.

She is survived by her husband Walter Sexton of Galax, Virginia.

The funeral service...

Robert Ford Lawson

Robert Ford Lawson

Jan 25, 2021

Robert Ford Lawson age 93 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Monday January 25, 2021 in the Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville, Virginia.

Mr. Lawson was born in Carroll County, Virginia on November 14, 1927 to Roy Lafette and Gertie Padgett Lawson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Zollie Leonard Lawson;...

Doris Jean Lineberry

Doris Jean Lineberry

Jan 23, 2021

Doris Jean Lineberry age 60 of Independence, Virginia passed away Saturday January 23,2021 at her home.

Doris was born in Grayson County, Virginia on March 15, 1960 to Paul and Ossie Hodge Ward.

She is survived by her husband Larry Lineberry; daughter and fiance' Patricia Bowen and Mark Martin; son and fiancée" Anthony Bobbitt and...

Kevin Banegas-Ramirez

Kevin Banegas-Ramirez

Jan 22, 2021

Kevin Banegas-Ramirez, age 22, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday January 22, 2021 at Twin County Regional Hospital.

Kevin was born on May 6, 1998 in Galax, Virginia to Alba Ramirez and Santos Banegas.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother Bryan Ramirez; Aunt Carmen Ramirez; all of Galax; and several...

Leslie Thomas Nichols

Leslie Thomas Nichols

Jan 21, 2021

Leslie Thomas Nichols age 83 passed peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston Salem.  Leslie was a kind and caring gentleman who had many dear and close friends and family members.  He grew up in Baywood VA and attended Galax High School where he graduated in 1956.  He went on to attend Surry Community...

Clarke Lane Ward

Clarke Lane Ward

Jan 20, 2021

"Clarke Lane Ward, age 76, of Lake Lure, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at the Trinity Elms Health and Rehab facility in Clemmons, North Carolina. Mr. Ward was born April 9, 1944, in Buchanan Co, Virginia, to Shaw and Ethel Mullins Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Hugh Shaw...

Bertha Mae Dixon

Bertha Mae Dixon

Jan 20, 2021

Bertha Mae Trimble Dixon age 91 of Fries, Virginia passed away Wednesday January 20, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Dixon was born on April 27, 1929 in Grayson County, Virginia to Daniel Martin and Bertha Jane Bartlett Trimble. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Earl Vance "Bobby" Dixon; a sister...

Rufus Junior Brown

Rufus Junior Brown

Jan 19, 2021

Rufus Junior Brown age 88 of Greensboro, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in the Cone Green Valley Hospital in Greensboro.

Mr. Brown was born in Sparta, North Carolina on May 7, 1932 to Garnett and Ruth Dixon Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings Carol Edwards and...

Richard "Rick" Nelson Stuart

Richard "Rick" Nelson Stuart

Jan 19, 2021

Richard Nelson Stuart better known as Rick Stuart age 62 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Rick was born in Louisa County, Virginia on December 8, 1958 to James Frederick and Ortha Janie Vaughan Stuart.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister...

Glenn Junior Barber

Glenn Junior Barber

Jan 19, 2021

Glenn Junior Barber age 59 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday morning in the New River Valley Medical Center.

Glenn was born in Grayson County, Virginia on June 9, 1961 to Ray Glenn and Hazel Carrico Barber.

He is survived by his wife Barbara A. Barber of Galax, Virginia; step-children and spouses Gary Shelar, Jr....

Charlie (C. G.) Akers, Jr.

Charlie (C. G.) Akers, Jr.

Jan 19, 2021

Charlie G. Akers Jr born June 17, 1932 in Carroll County, Virginia made his transition at Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, North Carolina on January 19, 2021.

Charlie, also known as C. G.,  was preceded in death by his father Charlie G. Akers, Sr, mother Effie Vass Akers, brother Paul Bryan Akers and sisters Pauline Akers Porch, Marie...

Michael J. Vaughan

Michael J. Vaughan

Jan 17, 2021

Michael J. Vaughan age 69 of Conway, South Carolina passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Conway.

Michael was born in Floyd County, Virginia on March 26, 1951 to Archie Willis and Katherine Burkhart Vaughan.

He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law Timothy and Elizabeth Vaughan of Martinsville, Virginia; Josh and Patricia Vaughan of...

Minnie Hodge Vaughan

Minnie Hodge Vaughan

Jan 17, 2021

Minnie Corinne Hodge Vaughan age 86 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Vaughan was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina on February 15, 1934 to Lonnie and Roxie White Hodge. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters Betty Brown and Patsy Lowe and one...

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