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David Vernon Hutchins

David Vernon Hutchins

Jan 6, 2026

David Vernon Hutchins age 79 passed away Jan 6 2026 at his home.

Born in 1946 to the late John and Lona Vernon Hutchens of Galax, VA, David was a man of deep faith, integrity, and service to others. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Geneva Hale, of Galax.

He...

David Thomas Kirby

David Thomas Kirby

Jan 5, 2026

David Thomas Kirby age 74 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, January 5, 2026  at his home.

David was born in Galax, Virginia on June 10, 1951 to Bill Thomas and Lucille Hash Kirby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sherry Vaughan Kirby and brother Bill Kirby.

He...

Ann Bohen Griffin

Ann Bohen Griffin

Jan 5, 2026

Ann Bohen Griffin, age 53, of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday January 5, 2026 in her home.

Mrs. Griffin was born on December 31, 1972 in New York City, New York to the late Kenneth and Mary Jane Bohen Cottrell.

She is survived by her husband David H. Griffin of Galax, Virginia; daughter and son-in-law...

Everett "Frank" Caudell, Jr.

Everett "Frank" Caudell, Jr.

Jan 5, 2026

Everett Frank Caudell, Jr. age 84 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 in the Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hillsville, Virginia.

Mr. Caudell was born in Carroll County, Virginia on September 10, 1941 to Everett Frank Caudell, Sr. and Lola Mary Rakes Caudell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Joseph Denny Mccraw

Joseph Denny Mccraw

Jan 4, 2026

Joseph Denny McCraw, age 89, of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday January 4, 2026 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Mr. McCraw was born on June 15, 1936 in Carroll County, Virginia. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Ruby Jennings McCraw.

He is survived by his...

Edward Roy Mcguire

Edward Roy Mcguire

Jan 2, 2026

Edward Roy McGuire, age 78, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday January 2, 2026 in Woltz Hospice House in Dobson, NC.

Edward was born on August 18, 1947 in Cottonwood, Idaho to the late Edward and Margie Flannery McGuire. He was also preceded in death by his three sisters and a brother, as well as a lifetime...

Ruth Ann Newman

Ruth Ann Newman

Jan 1, 2026

Ruth Ann Newman age 81 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Newman was born on May 27, 1944, in Carroll County, Virginia to Lester Leroy and Mary Sue Melton Amburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald Newman.

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Wayne Dale Slusher

Wayne Dale Slusher

Dec 29, 2025

Wayne Dale Slusher, age 70 of Independence, Virginia passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Wayne was born in Carroll County, Virginia on April 17, 1955 to Waltrude and Emma Hill Slusher.

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Martha and Brad James of Max Meadows, Virginia; brother...

Bobby Dean Dixon

Bobby Dean Dixon

Dec 29, 2025

Bobby Dean Dixon age 74 of Fries, Virginia passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital.

Bobby was born in Grayson County, Virginia on August 31, 1951 to Earl Bob and Bertha Mae Trimble Dixon.

He is survived by his wife Gleasanna Dixon; son and daughter-in-law Timothy and Minda Dixon; daughter...

Willie Edna Johnson

Willie Edna Johnson

Dec 28, 2025

Willie Edna Johnson age 91 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Johnson was born in Grayson County, Virginia on August 5, 1934.

She is survived by her daughter Darlene Mabry; sons and daughter-in-law Jeff and Libby Johnson and Allen Johnson; two special  grandchildren Misty...

Mickey Alley

Mickey Alley

Dec 27, 2025

Mickey Alley age 54 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mickey was born in Galax, Virginia on February 15, 1971 to Burton and Betty Haga Alley.

He is survived by his wife Melissa Roberts Alley of Galax, Virginia; daughters and sons-in-law Kayla and Hunter Grubb of...

Jesse Gregory Isom

Jesse Gregory Isom

Dec 25, 2025

Jesse Gregory Isom age 76 of Jarvisburg, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the home of his mother in Galax, Virginia.

Jesse was born on July 6, 1949 in Galax, Virginia to Jessie Heath and Lala Irene Walker Isom. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother Andy Stuart...

Wilma Kathleen Sarver

Wilma Kathleen Sarver

Dec 25, 2025

Wilma Kathleen Sarver age 88 of Galax, Virginia, passed away and went to glory on December 25, 2025 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina after a recent fall.

She was born in Fries, Virginia to Frank and Ida Pennington on March 18, 1937. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Virginia Mae Duncan

Virginia Mae Duncan

Dec 25, 2025

Virginia Mae Duncan, age 86, of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday December 25, 2025 in Forsyth Medical Center.

Virginia was born on August 4, 1939 in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Guy Bolen and Curtie Williams Isom. She was also preceded in death by her husband James C. Duncan.

She is survived by her...

Brenda J. Bullion

Brenda J. Bullion

Dec 24, 2025

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Mrs. Brenda J. Bullion, 83, of Angier, passed away, Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Carroll County, VA, the daughter of the late James Garnett and Edna Mae Brown Troy. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty...

Jerrell Dean Alley

Jerrell Dean Alley

Dec 24, 2025

Jerrell Dean Alley age 75 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at his home.

Jerrell was born in Galax, Virginia on February 22, 1950 to Anderson Sanford and Niriel Sawyers Alley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Graham Alley and son Jesse Alley.

He...

Danise Reynolds

Danise Reynolds

Dec 20, 2025

Danise Reynolds was born on the first day of summer, June 21, 1948 in Roanoke Virginia to the late D.S. 'Pete' and Faye Hanks Vass. She was raised in Galax, Virginia, where she built a lovely and full life centered around community, church, and her family.

She attended Longwood College and returned to the Galax City School...

Julie Melissa Kutzen

Julie Melissa Kutzen

Dec 20, 2025

Julie Melissa Garbutt Kutzen age 64 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Julie was born on June 3, 1961 in Atlanta, Georgia to William and Peggy James Garbutt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Glenn Alton Waddell Caldwell; two sisters...

Guy Lee Delp

Guy Lee Delp

Dec 19, 2025

Guy Lee Delp age 91 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 in the Hillsville Health and Rehab Center.

Guy Lee was born on October 3, 1934 in Carroll County, Virginia to Truman and Nellie Lundy Delp. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Bessie "Nina" Isom Delp; brother...

Kevin Wesley Hale

Kevin Wesley Hale

Dec 18, 2025

Kevin Wesley Hale, age 60, of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday December 18, 2025 at Woltz Hospice House.

Kevin was born on March 28, 1965 in Galax, Virginia to the late John William Hale Sr. and Irene Essie Bryson. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Brenda Lou Bryson Sneed and Agusta Lynn Hale.

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