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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...

Jimmy Lee Blair

Jimmy Lee Blair

Jan 17, 2019

Jimmy Lee Blair age 74 of Pleasant Garden, North Carolina passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 at the Hospice of Randolph County.

Jimmy was born in Roanoke, Virginia on December 1, 1944 to James Walter and Mary Ethel Morris Blair.

He is survived by his wife Helen Thompson Blair of Pleasant Garden, North Carolina; daughter...

Johnny Hobert Warren

Johnny Hobert Warren

Jan 16, 2019

Chief Master Sgt. Johnny Hobert Warren, Retired age 85 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital.

Sgt. Warren was born in Grayson County, Virginia on July 2, 1933 to George Vestal and Virginia Warren.

He proudly served his country in the US Air Force. He loved music and...

Victoria Annette Edwards

Victoria Annette Edwards

Jan 13, 2019

Victoria Annette Edwards age 64 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Victoria was born on October 18, 1954 in Havre De Grace, Maryland to Hampton Lewis and Bonnie Sue Hodges Edwards. She was preceded in death by a half-brother James Edwards.

In addition to her parents of...

Vera Reavis Edmonds

Vera Reavis Edmonds

Jan 13, 2019

Vera R. Edmonds (Granny Vera), 91 of Woodlawn, passed away peacefully after a bout with cancer at Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg on Sunday, January 13. She was born July 30, 1927 in Galax, Virginia. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 50 years, Paul Edmonds, her parents, Bruce and...

Wade Gale Robinson

Wade Gale Robinson

Jan 11, 2019

Wade Gale Robinson age 70 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at his home.

Wade was born in Carroll County, Virginia on September 23, 1948 to Rixie Burton and Virginia Lee Fowler Robinson.

He is survived by his wife Wanda Robinson of Woodlawn, Virginia; two daughters Amber Paige Robinson and Kristal Robinson...

Carl Henry Taylor

Carl Henry Taylor

Jan 9, 2019

Carl Henry Taylor age 73 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Taylor was born on January 13, 1945 in North Platte, Nebraska to Stephen William and Laura M. Spencer Taylor.

He proudly served his country in the US Navy.

He is survived by his wife Roberta...

Melvin Keith Edwards

Melvin Keith Edwards

Jan 8, 2019

Melvin Keith Edwards age 66 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his home.

Melvin was born in Carroll County, Virginia on December 3, 1952 to Keith Alexander and Mary Ruth Thomas Edwards.

He is survived by one niece and several aunts and uncles.

His body will be cremated and...

Janice Carolyn Patton

Janice Carolyn Patton

Jan 7, 2019

Janice Carolyn Davis Patton age 76 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday, January 7, 2018 in the Galax Health and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Patton was born in Fries, Virginia (Grayson County) on April 18, 1942 to Ira Benjamin and Mary Eileen Barton Davis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Robert...

Joanne Davis Bloomwell

Joanne Davis Bloomwell

Jan 6, 2019

Joanne Davis Bloomwell, age 86, passed away at WindsorMeade of Williamsburg, Virginia on January 6, 2019, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She is preceded in death by her parents Blace Edward Davis and Alma Lee (Combs) Davis and her sister Judy Haynes of Galax, Virginia.  A lifelong Christian, devoted wife, mom, and "Gramie," she is survived by...

Robert Lee Patton

Robert Lee Patton

Jan 6, 2019

Robert Lee Patton age 83 of Galax, Virginia and Brandon, Florida passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mr. Patton was born in Galax, Virginia on March 30, 1935 to Elbert and Sarah Bartlett Patton. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four sisters Brook Coleman, Hattie Coe,...

Marion Mckinley Bell

Marion Mckinley Bell

Jan 6, 2019

Marion McKinley Bell age 88 of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.

Mr. Bell was born in Carroll County, Virginia on June 8, 1930 to Raymond Howard and Mollie Virginia Farmer Bell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Guida Irene Funk Bell....

Ethelene Sarah Love

Ethelene Sarah Love

Jan 5, 2019

Ethelene Sarah Love, 87, passed away Saturday January 5, 2019 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Virginia. Mrs. Love was born on August 17, 1931 to the late Harvey Earl and Lila Vass Burcham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Anderson Love; granddaughter Christina Hope Love; and siblings Iva Lee...

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