Obituaries

Apr 24, 2020

Kenneth Elroy McBroom

February 8, 1961 – April 24, 2020

Kenneth McBroom, age 59, of Bassett, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 after a lengthy illness.  He proudly served his country in the...

Apr 24, 2020

Merle Gaynell Boyles known as Gaynell Boyles age 95 of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Miss Boyles was born in Grayson County, Virginia on June 22, 1924 to Frank and Ethel Stata Boyles.

She is survived by three nieces Jeania Davis; Shannon Moxley and Lynn...

Apr 22, 2020

Kathryn Conrad passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, surrounded by friends and relatives. She was a native of Greensboro, NC and for the last many years, lived in Elk Creek, Virginia. Kathryn was an animal lover, and had many horses, donkeys, dogs and cats. She owned a farm and bred, raised and sold thoroughbred quarter horses and...

Apr 21, 2020

Donald Wayne Melton age 63 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, April 21, 2020 in the New River Valley Medical Center in Radford, Virginia.

Donald was born on November 13, 1956 in Carroll County, Virginia to Carlos Howard and Betty Louise Summers Melton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Ted...

Apr 18, 2020

Andre' Cordell Cox age 53 of Galax, Virginia departed his Earthly Life on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the New River Valley Medical Center.

Andre' was born in Galax, Virginia on April 24, 1966 to Odell Roosevelt and Maxine Savannah Blair Cox. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a half-brother Johnathan Brown;...

Apr 17, 2020

Forrest Edwin Crowder, of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at his home. Mr. Crowder was born in Carroll County, Virginia to the late Harvey David and Minnie Florence Fleming Crowder. He was also preceded in death by his sisters Effie Mabe, Mallie Dean, Myrtle Austin, Gracie Gravley, Loma Hancock, and brother, Martin Crowder.

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Apr 15, 2020

Infant Caleb Ray Poole son of Heather Morrow of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

In addition to his mother, Caleb is survived by his maternal grandparents Elvis and Rhonda Poole of Galax, Virginia; uncles Christopher Poole and his fiancé Jordanna Robinson of Cana; Justin Poole of Galax, Virginia...

Apr 13, 2020

Anna P. Young age 83 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Young was born in Grayson County, Virginia on April 27, 1936 to Conley and Daisy Kyle Maxwell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Clarence Bonnell Young.

She is survived by...

Apr 10, 2020

Frances Susan Bowman Isaacs age 66 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at her home.

Susan was born on February 15, 1954 in Carroll County, Virginia to John Floyd Bowman, Jr. and Mary Alene Willis Bowman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son Jason Dixon, sister Kay Bryant...

Apr 6, 2020

Charles Wayne Summers known as Wayne Summers age 85 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mr. Summers was born in Galax, Virginia on October 18, 1934 to Paul and Mazie Lundy Summers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a granddaughter Samantha Komraus...

Mar 28, 2020

Pastor Donald Gene (D. G.) Fox, age 87, of Galax, Virginia passed away at his home on Saturday, March 28, 2020.

Pastor Fox was born April 19, 1932 in Centerville, Iowa to the late William Burton and Donna Whitacre Fox. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Larry Fox and brother-in-law...

Mar 25, 2020

Scotty Rogers Johnson age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in the VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.

Scotty was born in Fries, Virginia on July 22, 1943 to William Henry and Bertha Fortner Johnson.

He proudly served his country in the US Army.

He is survived by his...

Mar 23, 2020

Freddie L. Hensley age 90 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at the Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville, Virginia.

Freddie was born on December 14, 1929 in Scott County, Virginia to William H. Hensley and Mina Hensley. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Madeline Lunsford and a...

Mar 19, 2020

Due to CDC Recommendations, we are limiting graveside services to 50 people or less. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Agnes Gertrude Leath Wagoner age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 in the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina.

Mrs. Wagoner was born in Grayson County, Virginia on...

Mar 17, 2020

Margaret Anne Yule Dickson age 88 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Dickson was born in De Aar South Africa on April 10, 1931 to the Rev. James Donald and Laura Mary Patching Yule. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband the Rev. Gordon...

Mar 15, 2020

Due to CDC Recommendations, we are limiting Funeral Visitation and Funeral Service crowds to 50 people or less. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Wanda Spurlin Caudell age 86 of Fries, Virginia passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Caudell was born in Grayson County, Virginia on December 31, 1933...

Mar 11, 2020

Hadley Skye Johnson infant daughter of Jeremiah Brent and Jennifer Paige Auld Johnson passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

In addition to her parents of Galax, Virginia Hadley is survived by her siblings Sara Holderfield, Seth Holderfield, Jayden Johnson all of Galax, Virginia; Justin Seagraves of Norfolk, Virginia; maternal grandparents Gail...

Mar 10, 2020

Peggy Sue Lineberry age 84 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Lineberry was born in Galax, Virginia on May 29, 1935 to W.C. (Cone) and Ruby Murray Pierce. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law William and Lois...

Mar 10, 2020

Stacey Ann Enfield age 42 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in the Lewis Gale Medical Clinic in Salem, Virginia.

Stacey was born in Galax, Virginia on November 25, 1977 to Larry and Linda Bailey Carpenter.

In addition to her father and step-mother Larry and Brenda Carpenter of Galax, Virginia, Stacey is...

Mar 9, 2020

James L. Prather age 90 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Prather was born in Beckley, West Virginia on February 5, 1930 to Roy and Lucy Prather.

He proudly served his country in the US Army.

He is survived by his wife Erma B. Prather of...