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On Wednesday, August 25, 2010, Ruby Minta Alderman Vaughn Lorton, 91, of Willis, Va., passed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ. Ruby was born on August 17, 1919. She grew up on Burks Fork Creek near Willis, Va., and spent most of her life “up and down” the creek in the light of the Gracious God Almighty.

Dorris Coleman Helms, 72 of Willis, Va., passed away at his home on Tuesday August 24, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents J. T. and Rhee Helms.

Diane Leigh Fortner, 58, of Independence, Va., died Monday, August 23, 2010. Funeral service will be Friday, 2 p.m. in the Bethany United Methodist Church, in Ceres. Arrangements by Grubb […]

Kenton Edward (Kenny) Allen, 55, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert F. Allen; and a brother, Ronnie […]

Robert H. (Bob) Wright, 82, of Claytor Lake, Va., died on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at Pulaski Community Hospital. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Radford, and […]

Raymond R. Millirons, 87, of Riner, Va., passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 23, 2010 surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by […]

Jean Bane Williams, 72, completed her life’s earthly journey on August 22, 2010, at her home in Roanoke, Va., supported by her family. She had been treated for colon cancer […]

Mr. Mark Douglas White, 47, of Blacksburg, Virginia, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010, near Bandy, Virginia following a sudden illness. He was born in Richlands, Virginia and was the […]

Frank Harrison Glover, 80, of Shawsville, Va., died on Monday, August 23, 2010, in the Veteran’s Health Care Center in Salem. After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the United States […]

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. — Fred Allen Whaling, age 77, passed away in his Christiansburg, Va. home peacefully, on Saturday, August 21, 2010. Fred was born in Eckman, W.Va. on February 2, […]

Mrs. Lucille Gautier, 77, of Pearisburg, Va., passed away on Friday, August 20, 2010. A Memorial Service will be held 4 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2010, at the First […]

Anita Cochran Brown, 39, of Belspring, Va., passed away on Monday, August 23, 2010. She was a jewelry coordinator at the Radford Walmart. She was preceded in death by her […]

George Daniel (Dan) Spangler, Jr., 71 of Floyd, passed away August 23, 2010 after a courageous fight with leukemia. Dan was very passionate about his career as a local car […]

Leonard Elmer Sparks, 68, of Narrows, Va., went home to be with the Lord, at home surrounded by his loving wife and family Sunday, August 22, 2010. Born February 6, […]

Rex Hash (Butchy) Matney, Jr., 38, of Radford, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Charles Rex Brimer. Survivors include his son, Josiah […]

Luke Hopkins, 86, of Pearisburg, departed this life Friday morning, August 20, 2010, at Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg. Born at Greasy Creek in Pike County, Ky., on August 29, […]

Carl Randall Duncan Sr., 66, of Radford, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was retired from […]