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J.K. Liddle

J.K. Liddle

Feb 10, 2019

Joshua Kemper Liddle, Jr. better known as J.K. Liddle age 87 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 in the Commonwealth Assisted Living in Hillsville, Virginia.

Mr. Liddle was born in Grayson County, Virginia on March 25, 1931 to Joshua Kemper and Eula Davis Liddle. In addition to his parent he was preceded in death...

Linda Lou Poole

Linda Lou Poole

Feb 10, 2019

Linda Lou Poole age 75 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at her home.

Linda was born in Surry County, North Carolina on February 15,1943 to James and Mazie Ella Edwards Merideth. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Randolph Pooole.

She is survived by two...

Ian Troy Jones

Ian Troy Jones

Feb 10, 2019

Ian Troy Jones age 49 years old of Glade Spring, Virginia  passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 in Opelika, AL.

He is survived by his Father, Charles Jones and step mother Irene Jones and his birth mother, Sandra Jones and brother, Nathan Jones of London UK.

Service will be handled by  Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home...

Elsie Smith Leagan

Elsie Smith Leagan

Feb 9, 2019

Elsie Leagan of Galax, Virginia died Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Waddell Nursing Home.

She was born April 18, 1925, in Grayson County to Hagar and Ethel Amburn Smith.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Leagan; one sister Ruby Parks; three brothers Wayne, Ray, and Nelson Smith....

Joseph Alexander Weddle

Joseph Alexander Weddle

Feb 7, 2019

Joseph Alexander Weddle age 86 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Mr. Weddle was born on June 10, 1932 in Fancy Gap, Virginia to Keller and Gypsy Utt Weddle. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings Lucille Brady, Nan Brady, Rush Weddle...

Lillie Elizabeth Johnson

Lillie Elizabeth Johnson

Feb 6, 2019

Lillie Elizabeth Johnson better known as Nancy Johnson age 81 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2019 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Johnson was born on August 28, 1937 in Pulaski, Virginia to Elmer and Margie Hoover Spencer. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Billy...

Betty Sue Funk

Betty Sue Funk

Feb 5, 2019

Betty Sue Funk, age 76, went to be with her Lord Tuesday  evening February 5, 2019 at her home surrounded by loving family members. Betty Sue was born March 31, 1942 to the late William Edgar Underwood and Addie Shupe Underwood.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Billy C. Funk, daughters and sons-in-law: Patty...

Pamela Jean Vaughn

Pamela Jean Vaughn

Feb 5, 2019

Pamela Jean Vaughn age 46 of Fries, Virginia passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in the Lewis Gale Medical Center.

Pamela was born in Galax, Virginia on March 22, 1972 to Calvin and Linda Arnold Vaughn. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter Addie Grace McLain.

In addition to her mother Linda Vaughn of...

Mary Burnett Mckenzie

Mary Burnett Mckenzie

Feb 5, 2019

Mary Burnett McKenzie age 95 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. McKenzie was born in Grayson County, Virginia on April 7, 1923 to Chester and Emma Leona Redd Burnett. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Grover McKenzie.

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Joanne Elizabeth Frost

Joanne Elizabeth Frost

Feb 4, 2019

Joanne Elizabeth Frost of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Mrs. Frost was born on May 25, 1940 in Galax, Virginia to Glen and Rena Ann Tolbert Edwards. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Bobby Paul Frost; grandson Jason Paul Thomason; sister...

Clinton "Pete" Charles Landreth

Clinton "Pete" Charles Landreth

Feb 3, 2019

Clinton Charles Landreth known as Pete Landreth age 90 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 in the Galax Health and Rehab.

Mr. Landreth was born in Pulaski County, Virginia on July 6, 1928 to Andrew Johnson and Ollie Viola Bowers Landreth. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife...

Jesse Harold Stroupe

Jesse Harold Stroupe

Feb 1, 2019

Jesse Harold Stroupe age 67 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at his home.

Jesse was born on October 25, 1951 in Surry County, North Carolina to William "Bill" Austin and Iva Jean Todd Stroupe. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Barbara Poole and two brothers Kenneth...

Matthew Paul Newman

Matthew Paul Newman

Feb 1, 2019

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT ON BEHALF OF NEWMAN FAMILY Matthew Paul Newman, age 59, of Bristol, TN passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a 15 year employee of Bristol Compressors. Matthew enjoyed crafts, he collected books and was a fan of historical ones. He especially loved to read about paranormal activity in VA and TN....

Anna Ruth Donithan

Anna Ruth Donithan

Jan 31, 2019

Anna Ruth Primm Donithan age 65 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at her home.

Anna was born in Hillsville, Virginia on October 27, 1953 to James Ernest and Claudia Cork Primm. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by her husband Jimmie Dean Donithan and a brother Michael Ray Primm....

Nona Jean Alderman

Nona Jean Alderman

Jan 27, 2019

Nona Jean Alderman, 84, went to be with her Lord on January 27, 2019. She passed away surrounded by family at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston Salem, N.C. Nona Jean was born on December 18, 1934 to the late Dexter and Pearl Durnil. She was very involved in her church and community. She took great pride in being a member...

Edwin Carroll Alderman

Edwin Carroll Alderman

Jan 23, 2019

Edwin Carroll Alderman age 74 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in the Waddell Nursing Home.

Edwin was born in Richmond, Virginia on August 13, 1944 to Lawrence and Ruth Lovill Alderman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Linda Brittle Alderman and a sister Betty McCoy.

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Vivian Blake Hanks

Vivian Blake Hanks

Jan 23, 2019

Vivian Blake Hanks age 57 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at his home.

Blake was born on October 24, 1961 in Galax, Virginia to Billy Reed and Selma Jean Grimes Hanks.

He is survived by his mother Jean Grimes Harvey; father and step-mother Billy and Virginia Lee Hanks all of Galax,...

Timothy Franklin Amstutz

Timothy Franklin Amstutz

Jan 22, 2019

Timothy Franklin Amstutz, age 54, formerly of Carroll County, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2019 in the Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele, Georgia.

Timothy was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina on June 26, 1964 to Raymond Amstutz and Sallie Rigney Amstutz. In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by a daughter Chelsea...

Walter Willis Evans

Walter Willis Evans

Jan 22, 2019

Walter Willis Evans age 86 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Evans was born in Grayson County, Virginia on February 1, 1932 to Dewey General and Rhena Burnette Evans.

He is survived by his wife Rilda Joleen "Penny" Evans of Woodlawn, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law W. Jeff and...

Sandra Audrey Cox Kyle

Sandra Audrey Cox Kyle

Jan 21, 2019

Sandra Audrey Cox Kyle age 64 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 in the Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville, North Carolina.

Audrey was born in Galax, Virginia on February 5, 1954 to William Lester and Dorothy Lea Tolliver Cox.

In addition to her mother Dorothy Tolliver Cox she is survived by her...

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