James Virgil Sutphin, 75

James Virgil Sutphin, 75, of Hillsville died Saturday, May 19, 2012, at his home.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Henry Lee Lawson; and mother, Masie Sutphin Lawson.

Survivors include his wife, Nellie Frances Sutphin of the home; two brothers and sister-in-law, Malcomb Nester of Barren Springs and Gary L. and Joan Lawson of Max Meadows; four sisters and brothers-in-laws, Glenna N. and Ernest Vaughn of Hillsville, Lona I. and Sanford Davis of Max Meadows, Dovey L. Davis of Max Meadows and Kathy J. and James Lovern of Barren Springs; 10 step children; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral was held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carl Forrester officiating. A graveside service will be held today, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Cemetery at Claytor Lake.

A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com.

Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.