Carmen Sumner
Galax, Virginia
Carmen Susette Sumner 56 of Lincolnton North Carolina formerly of Galax Virginia passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Feb 12 2026. Born on February 17 1969 Carmen spent her early life in Galax before moving to Lincolnton where she lived for the past 19 years. After graduating college Carmen dedicated her career to serving others through her work in the medical field. She worked for many years in medical records for various doctorsmost notably with Dr. Joseph Puma at the Heart and Vascular Office. Carmen often said she spent so much time going to doctors and working for doctors that she practically was one and those who knew her would agree she could have been. Upon moving to North Carolina Carmen continued her career as a secretary for the City of Lincolnton where she quickly became known as the voice of the city. She later finished her professional…
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Rosie Mickey
Galax, Virginia
Rosie Lee Caudill Mickey age 85 of Galax Virginia passed away Monday February 9 2026 in the Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center. Mrs. Mickey was born in Sparta North Carolina on March 28 1940 to Walter and Icie Billings Caudill. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Jimmy Gray Mickey and brother Troy Caudill. She is survived by her daughter and soninlaw April and Shawn Lundy son Mike Mickey all of Galax Virginia five grandchildren Tabitha Burnette of Galax Virginia Baywood Community Max Mickey of Lexington Kentucky Megan Mickey of Pulaski Virginia Connor Lundy Grace of Fancy Gap Virginia Keely Taylor Colby of Elk Creek Virginia three greatgrandchildren Jayden Franklin Jaxon Burnette and Frazier Mickey. A graveside service will be held Friday at 200 PM in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery at Baywood with Herbert Rutherford officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral…
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