Durward (Stan) Stanley Carpenter
Jun 5, 2026
Durward Stanley Carpenter known as Stan Carpenter age 67 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.
Stan was born on December 19, 1958 in Galax, Virginia to Durward and Edith Virginia Jones Carpenter.
He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law Rachel and Adam Helm of West Virginia, Karla and Adam Moore of...
John Allen Childress
Jun 4, 2026
John Allen Childress age 73 of Fries, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
He was born on April 21, 1953 in Wytheville, Virginia to John Wesley and Marliss Christine Stillwell Childress. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Glen and Damon Childress and his sister Rhonda Gravley.
John served in...
Glenn (Colonel) Roger Crotts
Jun 1, 2026
Glenn (Colonel) Roger Crotts age 74 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 in the Hillsville Health and Rehab Center.
Colonel was born in Carroll County, Virginia on January 10, 1952 to James Eddie and Violet Edwards Crotts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew Eliot Daniels.
He is survived by his sisters and...
Janice Juanita Morehead
May 31, 2026
Janice Juanita Bundy Morehead age 94 of Lambsburg, Virginia passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at her home.
Mrs. Morehead was born in Tazewell, Virginia on August 5, 1931 to William Reece and Elsie Taylor Bundy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Newton Morehead; son Ronald Morehead; sisters Kathleen Corley; Betty Vanhoozier; Nancy...
Joel Landon Hill
May 30, 2026
Joel Landon “J.L” Hill passed peacefully on May 30th, 2026, shortly after 1am at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, VA. He is survived by his loving wife, Delena Surratt Hill, his daughter Gale Hill Caudill, and his son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Sheri Hill. He is also survived by three grandchildren and spouses: Travis and Kimberly Caudill Weddle, Morgan Hill,...
Angela Lynn Osborne
May 25, 2026
Angela Lynn Osborne age 51 of Charlotte, North Carolina and formerly of Ivanhoe, Virginia passed away Sunday in the Plaza Health and Rehab Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Angela was born in Alleghany County, North Carolina on April 10, 1975.
She was preceded in death by her father Bennie W. Osborne; paternal grandparents Connie and Rose Osborne; mother and step-father Linda G....
Dewey Raymond Payne
May 24, 2026
Dewey Raymond Payne, age 75, of Galax, Virginia passed away Sunday May 24, 2026 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Dewey was born on August 5, 1950 in Galax, Virginia to the late Verlon and Goldie Payne. He was also preceded in death by his wife Brenda Sue Payne.
He is survived by his daughter Veronica Lynn Goad of Wytheville, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law...
James Edward Perry
May 19, 2026
James Edward Perry age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Tuesday May 19, 2026 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center.
Mr. Perry was born in Grayson County, Virginia on March 19, 1937 to Gene and Clara Mae Burris Perry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Denise Bond; grandson Kevin Lundy; sister Joyce Hines...
Michael Jason Smythers
May 19, 2026
Michael Jason Smythers age 41 of Sparta, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at his home.
Michael was born in Galax, Virginia on November 17, 1984 to Warren and Pamela Poe Smythers.
In addition to his mother Pamela Killman of Charlotte, North Carolina, Michael is survived by his wife Mackenzie Shae Smythers; son Major Warren Smythers; step-daughter Meadow Veil Hamm...
Richard Lee Melton
May 16, 2026
Richard Lee Melton age 71 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at his home.
Richard was born in Galax, Virginia on November 22, 1954 to Lewis and Nancy Wilson Melton.
In addition to his mother Nancy Wilson Melton, he is survived by his wife Sharon Melton; daughter and son-in-law Jessica and Justin Stamper; son and daughter-in-law Mitchell and Candace...
Hobart "Skip" Reid Boyer, Jr.
May 16, 2026
Hobart (Skip) Reid Boyer, Jr. age 86 of Galax, Virginia passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at his home.
Mr. Boyer was born in Galax, Virginia on December 26, 1939, to Hobart Reid Boyer, Sr. and Constance Schooley Boyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Robert Boyer.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Boyer...
Giles (Joe) Lewis Quesenberry
May 14, 2026
Giles (Joe) Lewis Quesenberry age 93 of Dugspur, Virginia passed away peacefully at Twin County Regional Hospital on May 14, 2026. It is without doubt, he is now walking the streets of gold along with his lord and savior that he always talked about. Giles loved the lord and was a faithful servant. He loved to sing and play guitar...
James Herman Huffman
May 13, 2026
James Herman Huffman age 91 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his home.
Mr. Huffman was born in Galax, Virginia on July 30, 1934 to Joseph Herman and Wilma Bolen Huffman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother John Trenton Huffman.
Mr. Huffman proudly served his country in the US Navy and...
Richard Herman Carr
May 6, 2026
Richard Herman Carr age 71 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in the Twin County Regional Hospital.
Richard was born on May 16, 1954 in Roanoke, Virginia to Harless Herman and Edith Elizabeth Vest Carr.
He is survived by his wife Patricia Pike Carr of Galax, Virginia; children and spouses Stephen Richard Carr of Galax, Virginia; Lauren Whitley and...
Vada Lineberry Martin
May 1, 2026
Vada Lineberry Martin February 19,1932 til May 01, 2026
Vada was born in Carroll County, Va to George Clarence Linberry and Syrena Burnett Lineberry. Vada married William Otto Martin on June 21, 1957. Vada worked at Dupont in Martinsville, VA, Supervisor for Wonderknit, and Sands Vending in Mt. Airy, NC.
Vada loved her family and children beyond words, including the many aunts,...
Robert "Jack" Virgil Huff
May 1, 2026
Robert Virgil Huff, known as Jack Huff, age 88, of Knoxville, Tennessee and formerly of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday May 1, 2026 in the Tennova North Medical Center in Powell, Tennessee.
Mr. Huff was born on September 13, 1937 in Grayson County, Virginia to Troy C. and Arlie King Huff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Linda Lou Dixon
May 1, 2026
Linda Lou Dixon age 71 of Fries, Virginia passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at her home.
Linda was born in Maryland on August 8, 1954 to Junior Foy and Beulah Bourne Isom -Godsey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by John Wayne Dixon husband of 45 years; siblings Betty: Tammy; Ronnie and Jerry Wayne.
She is survived...
Joseph William Jones
May 1, 2026
Joseph William Jones, born May 25, 1949, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 1st.
He lived a long and unique life shaped by profound developmental challenges, having been diagnosed at an early age with a condition that left him with the understanding of a young child throughout his life. While his world was simpler than most, it was...
Donna Kay Sumner
May 1, 2026
Donna Kay Sumner age 73 of Galax, Virginia passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at her home.
Donna was born on December 15, 1952 in Galax, Virginia to Andrew Gates and Gracie Beatrice Lineberry Mabe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers Larry Mabe and Gary Mabe. She is survived by her husband Jesse Lee...
Kathleen Marie Doeringer Gross
Apr 30, 2026
Kathleen Gross, 74, of Galax, Virginia passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026. She is loved by her two children: Stephanie (Chris) Bauer and Matthew Gross. Kathy leaves behind two sisters and a brother: Laurie Kroft, Norbert (Carol) Doeringer, and Kimberly (Phil) Begany. Kathy is a proud Mawmaw of Dustin (Brandi) Gross, Alisa Gross, Jimmy Gross, Nathen Gross, Savannah Kinder,...
