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Elizabeth Ann Smith, 84, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of August 31, 2025, surrounded by her family in Roanoke, Virginia. She was born on August 15, 1941, in Merrimack, Virginia, to the late James and Hester Jones Smith. Elizabeth later moved with her family to Pilot, Virginia, where she […]

Ronald Eugene Davis, 83, of Claytor Lake, VA, transitioned into the arms of Jesus from this earthly life on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at English Meadows Senior Living, Blacksburg, VA. He is predeceased by his mother Etha Davis Janey, brother Lacy Davis, sister Peggy Gravley, in-laws Eugene (Gene) and Mary Moorefield, and brothers-in-law Martin and […]

Oscar “Butch” O. Sherman, Jr. age, 73, of Riner died, Wednesday August 27, 2025 at his home. He was born on September 9, 1951 to the late Oscar O. Sr. and Dorothy Smith Sherman. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Eddie Sherman. He is survived by his special companion, Marge Fluke, sister, […]

Alan Lee Hubbard, 68 of Willis, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Jean Hubbard; and brother, Lane Hubbard. He is survived by his sons, Matthew Hubbard and Keith Hubbard; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 […]

John Miles, 89 of Bland County, VA, passed away August 19, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Miles; granddaughter, Laura Custer; siblings, Frank ‘Sonny’ Miles, James ‘Jim’ Miles (twin), Bettie Lorton, Barbara Rife. John is survived by his son, Johnny Miles (John Miles, II); son-in-law, Charles & Dolly Custer; granddaughter, […]

Ottie Mae McCoy Turnmyre passed away in the early morning of Friday, August 29, 2025. Daughter of Edward Lee Bouldin and Eva Clair Blankenship McCoy Bouldin, she is survived by her husband, Mike Turnmyre, sisters Carol Haga, Christine Mullins and her husband, Charlie, brother Roger Bouldin, daughter Cheryl Rose and her husband, Doug, daughter Rhonda […]

Carol Ann (John) Whitaker, 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 26, 2025, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Christiansburg, Virginia. Carol was born in Weaubleau, Missouri but raised in Englewood, Colorado, where she developed her lifelong love of learning. She devoted her professional life to education, serving as a public school teacher with […]

Peter Seidemann, 95, was born on August 24, 1930 in Hamburg, Germany to Albert and Anna Seidemann. He was the second born of three children. His early years were difficult times growing up in Germany during WWII. His father was forced to enlist in the German army and lost his life in battle. His mother, […]

Betty Sue Lester Johnson, age 80, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Bluestone Health and Rehabilitation in Bluefield, WV. Born January 7, 1945, in Bozoo, WV, she was the daughter of James Everette and Euna Miller Lester. Betty worked for years at the Oxford Sewing Factory in Pearisburg, VA. She enjoyed crocheting, taking […]

Byron Lynn Brown, Age 65 of Nashport, Ohio, recently residing in Dublin, VA passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Born February 19, 1960 in Charleston, WV, he was the beloved son of Huling Gilbert Brown and Betty Louise Haga Brown. Byron was preceded in death by his sister, Pamela Driftmyer. Byron was a […]

Vera Sue Anderson Jones, a cherished matriarch, and a beacon of faith and love in her community, formerly of Pembroke, VA passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in the care of Heritage Hall-Rich Creek. Born on October 25, 1946, Vera’s life was a testament to the power of unwavering dedication to family, work, and […]

Virginia Ellen Thomas Fizer, 78, of Pulaski passed away August 17, 2025 in the presence of her family after a short and very-brave battle with Cancer. “Ginny” was born and raised in Roanoke, the youngest of three sisters. She was the proud daughter of entrepreneur and grocer, Russel Edward “John” Thomas and Charlotte Elizabeth Andrews […]

Edna Ann Shelor Williams died August 11, 2025 at the age of 94 at her home in Roanoke, VA. She was born May 31,1931 at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC, the third of seven children of the late Eloise and Posey Shelor of Meadows of Dan, VA. Her siblings were the late Glenn D. […]

Shelia Rebecca Finley, affectionately known as “Cissy,” gained her wings on August 15, 2025, after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. Much like the Leo sign Shelia Finley was born under her heart was filled with beauty and love, and that is how she treated the world. Especially her daughter, Adrianne L. Finley-Lewis, her […]

David Lee Patterson, a devoted husband, loving father, and a dear member of the Pulaski community, passed away on August 19, 2025. Born in Pulaski, VA, on July 2, 1952, to the late Blanche and L.E. Patterson, David’s life was defined by dedication and purpose. After graduating from Pulaski High School in 1971, he answered […]

November 18, 1933 – August 15, 2025 He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best! It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of our cherished loved one, Evelyon Ward Brown, who passed away […]

Corey Jackson Thompson, 39, left this world too soon on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a brief and hard-fought battle with cancer. Corey was born on July 12, 1986, in Blacksburg, VA, to his mother, Karen Thompson Turner (Clyde Turner) of Narrows. He was preceded in death by his maternal […]

Harry Ellington McCoy IV (July 5, 1987 – August 23, 2025) Harry E. McCoy IV, better known as Bo by all who knew and loved him, passed away at his family home in Blacksburg on Saturday August 23, 2025. Bo is survived by his parents Kate Wallace McCoy and Harry E. McCoy III of Blacksburg, […]