Obituaries

Sep 4, 2025

Linda Gail Haynes age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Linda was born in Grayson County, Virginia on November 26, 1948 to Gladon and Mildred Hackler Phipps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jack Haynes and  brothers Billy Phipps and Michael...

Sep 4, 2025

Linda Kay Caird age 68 of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Thursday September 4, 2025 at her home.

Linda was born in Michigan on November 26, 1956 to Joe and Euta Colliver Clay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Jody Clay; Lou Adkins; Kathy Clay; Gene Clay; George Clay and Billy...

Sep 3, 2025

Ileta Ruth Smythers known as Ruth Smythers age 92 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Ms. Smythers was born on November 20, 1932 in Galax, Virginia to Walter Painter and Cora Augusta Jones Smythers.

She is survived by her son Butch Sexton of Galax, Virginia;...

Aug 30, 2025

Sue Ella Lineberry, age 85, of Dublin, Virginia formerly of Galax, Virginia  passed away Saturday August 30, 2025 in her residence.

Sue was born on July 10, 1940 in Cripple Creek, Virginia to the late Burlie and Nannie Keith Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband Joe Neal Lineberry.

She is survived...

Aug 30, 2025

Bonnie Lucille Redd Bowers, age 65, of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday August 30, 2025 in her residence.

Bonnie was born on December 14, 1959 in Galax, Virginia to the late James William and Frances Savage Redd. She was also preceded in death by her infant son Jeremy Andrue Bowers and brother James Randy.

She...

Aug 30, 2025

On Saturday, August 30th after 72 years, the man upstairs called for Kathleen Kerntke She leaves behind her husband of nearly 25 years Richard Allen Kerntke of VA, daughter Yvonne Westfall of NH, step-children Andria Richmond of MD, Michelle Christy of FL, Amanda Free of AL, Christopher Kerntke of NC, 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren as well as her...

Aug 29, 2025

Arlie Austin White age 83 of Elk Creek, Virginia passed away Friday, August 29, 2025.

Mrs. White was born in Virginia on March 6, 1942 to Hurley Haswell and Clarice Marie Lovill Austin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Melvin Verlon White and a son James E. White.

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Aug 29, 2025

Bobbie Leigh Poe, age 73, of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday August 29, 2025 at Woltz Hospice House.

Bobbie was born on February 1, 1952 in Radford, Virginia to the late Charles Pete Cochran Sr. and Lavada Bell Mabry Cochran.  She was also preceded in death by her brother Charles Pete Cochran Jr.

She is...

Aug 25, 2025

Ann Bullion Jones, 95, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025  at her home in Woodlawn, Virginia. She was born on December 24, 1929, in Foster Falls, Virginia, to the late Early and Frances Tate Bullion.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Elbert Bullion, and sisters, Ima Walls, Neda Walls, and Pauline Lephew. She is...

Aug 25, 2025

Audrey Faye Horton known as Susie Horton age 78 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Susie was born on January 3, 1947 in Galax, Virginia to Claude Raymond and Mary Magdaline Supthin Waller. Ina addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Garnett...

Aug 24, 2025

"It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing our beloved mother, Joan Stanley Davis, of Galax, Virginia, who passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 82. She passed away peacefully at home.

Joan Annette Stanley was born in Galax, Virginia, on December 28, 1942, to Leon Hobart Stanley and Shirley Beatrice...

Aug 24, 2025

Peggy Sue Douglas Hill age 70 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, August 24, 2025 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Peggy was born in Galax, Virginia on January 18, 1955 to Clarence Edward and Ora May Roberts Douglas. In addition, to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Timmy Hill and her...

Aug 23, 2025

Mr. Virgil Eugene Lowe, 79 of Fancy Gap, Virginia received his spiritual healing on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Waddell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on August 25, 1945, Virgil was the last surviving member of his family born to the late Rosten and Mattie Garris Lowe.

Virgil retired from Vaughan Furniture Company in Galax, Virginia after...

Aug 23, 2025

Michael Harold Delp, Sr. (Daddy) age 50 of Connelly Springs, North Carolina passed away Saturday August 23, 2025.

Michael was born on February 15, 1975 in Morganton, North Carolina.

Michael's life was a testimony of love, devotion and compassion to his family.

The beloved son of Harold and Iza D. Delp of Hickory,...

Aug 23, 2025

Harry Kent Garrett, age 72, of Galax, Virginia passed away on Saturday August 23, 2025 in his home. He was born in Damascus, Virginia, on March 29, 1953, to Ralph and Mona Stamper Garrett. He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Garrett and his father Ralph Garrett.

Kent dedicated more than 35 years of his...

Aug 23, 2025

Sandra Ellen Farmer Coleman, loving wife, mother and grandmother age 83 of Fries, Virginia passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Sandra was born on February 13, 1942 in Hillsville, Virginia to Walter Edgar and Mattie Evelyn Smith Farmer. In addition to her parents,...

Aug 22, 2025

Barry Lee Gordon, age 76, of Salem passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at Waddell Nursing Home in Galax, Virginia.

Barry was born in Pearisburg, Va. on August 9, 1949, to the late Clyde and Lorraine Gordon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Taney Gordon, and his half-brother Rodney...

Aug 21, 2025

Riley Bruce Mabe known as Bruce Mabe age 84 (almost 85) of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mr. Mabe was born on August 25, 1940 in Roanoke, Virginia to Tate and Mary Kenny Mabe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Frank...

Aug 19, 2025

Aaron Wake Larrowe known as Wake Larrowe age 79 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his home.

Wake was born on September 2, 1945 in Carroll County, Virginia to Errett and Susanna Hill Larrowe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings June, Carroll, Horace, Howard, Dale, Dean and...

Aug 17, 2025

Maryse was born April 2, 1928 in Algeria, North Africa which at that time was a department of France.  War played a major role in her life.  She was eleven when World War II was declared and seventeen when it finally ended.  It was at this time that she met Arthur D. James, a young American Army officer stationed...