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Kenneth Ray Stoots, Sr., 79, of Radford, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025. He retired after 35 years from Pulaski County as Supervisor of the PSA and also worked for […]

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Cameron Heath Johnson, 38, of Blacksburg, Virginia on April 4, 2025. With heavy hearts, we share that Cameron has left this […]

Gary Wayne Crawford, 75 of Radford, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025. He was born in Talcott, WV, to the late Howard and Hazel Crawford. Gary is survived by […]

Lisa Ann Wasilewski Rosenquist, a cherished wife, devoted sister, and esteemed nurse, departed this world on April 5, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on February 8, 1962, Lisa […]

Leonard Eugene “Gene” Kelley, 86 danced his way into heaven on April 1, 2025 — and if you knew Gene, you know he probably strutted in like a tom turkey […]

Deloris Annalee Reed Neice, 80, of Christiansburg, VA., formerly of Pearisburg, VA., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Spring Oak at Bedford. Deloris was […]

Judith Lee Kirby, age 84, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at her home in Narrows, VA. Born February 24, 1941, in Ballard, WV, she was the daughter of […]

Palma Christine Whitlow Kantsios, lovingly known as Pam, passed away peacefully on Thursday at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and deep love for her […]

Kenneth Eric Fink, 65, of Shawsville, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2025. Kenny worked hard all his life for his family and the people he cared about. He had a […]

Pat “Papa” Ooms, age 85, born July 28, 1939, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the Kroonjie Center in Blacksburg. Pat was a member of the Wesley […]

Callie Turman Gilley, age 92, of Blacksburg, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025. She was born in Carroll County, Va., on September 25, 1932. She was preceded in death by her […]

Joshua Alan Walton, 43, of Willis passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025. He is survived by his girlfriend, Amanda Dalton; parents, Monty Early and Vicki Burton; daughter, Kaylee; siblings, […]

Lisa Christine Smith, 63 of Christiansburg, Virginia departed this life March 22, 2025 in her home in Christiansburg, Virginia. Born November 12, 1961 she was a daughter of the late […]

Virginia “Arleen” Duncan Thompson, 86, of Radford passed away after a short illness to be reunited with her family in heaven. Retired from First Virginia Bank after 34 years of […]

Virginia Ruth Akers, 73, of Christiansburg, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover Cleveland Ford II and Virginia Cox Ford; husband, Hiram […]

Mommy’s and Daddy’s very “special” angel here on earth has gained his heavenly wings and is now God’s angel. Jason Ray Rasnake born on May 18, 1985 to Kenny and […]

Connie Smith, 71, of Christiansburg passed away on March 31, 2025 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She worked for years at Ellett Grocery. She was preceded in death by her parents, […]