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Danny (Dan) Ray Canada, age 73, of Christiansburg, Virginia, passed away after a lengthy battle with heart disease. He was at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. His faithful and […]

Lorraine Frances Vaught Howard McGuire flew into the outstretched arms of Jesus on February 21, 2025 at the age of 88. For the last 5 years, she resided in Pulaski […]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wesley Eugene Bradley, a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Wes, a radiant soul who touched the lives of so many, […]

James ‘Robbie’ Robinson of San Francisco CA passed away on Feb 05, 2025. James was born in Blacksburg VA on Mar 30, 1935. He is the son of Douglas and […]

Doris Slusher Kitts of Christiansburg, Virginia, was born on March 11, 1937, and passed away on February 21, 2025. A woman of boundless love and generosity, Doris lived a life […]

Mary Lois Elder Lanier, 79, of Fairlawn, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. She was a longtime educator at both New River Community College and Virginia Western Community College. […]

Virginia Ann Kiser Stoots, age 91 of Pulaski, died Tuesday February 18, 2025 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Pulaski. She was born in Russell County on April 27, 1933, and […]

John Charles Toothaker, 80 of Pulaski, Virginia passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025. By his side was his loving wife Wanda of 50 years. Born June 22, 1944 in Rome, […]

Alton Claude Beckner, 71, from the Roanoke/Salem/Pulaski area, met his match in a blazing building when he heroically rushed in to save his beloved dog Ore. While that might not be […]

Heaven has gained an angel. Ocie Marie Bain Ratcliffe lived her almost 98 years for the Lord. She had a servant’s heart and would do anything she could for someone […]

Kenneth Edward Long, 79, of Radford, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. He was a professor at New River Community College. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, […]

Elizabeth Ann Yost McCoy passed away peacefully under Comfort Care Hospice at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center on February 18, 2025. She was born in Tazewell, Va., in the […]

Paul Ruszler of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on Valentine’s Day. He was born at home in Vigo Co, IN, the youngest of five children of Lloyd and May Ruszler, and […]

John Steward Shepherd of Staffordsville, Virginia departed this life February 18, 2025 in his home. Born November 3, 1949 he was a son of the late Nellie Ratcliffe. John served […]

Michael Edwin Ewing, 70 of Christiansburg, passed away February 18, 2025. Services will be private.

It is with great sorrow that the family announces the death of Richard (Dick) Pence, Jr., 94 of Floyd, VA. Dick passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025. He was […]

Robert Lee Neice Jr. affectionately known as Robbie, age 69 of Pearisburg, Virginia departed this life February 17, 2025 in the care of Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Born […]