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Lloyd Hamby, 85, of Christiansburg, passed away Friday, July 17, 2009. He was born May 15, 1925, to the late William and Minnie Hamby. In addition to his parents he […]

Sarah Ann Harman Gardner-Gray, 89, born October 10, 1919, in Tazewell, Va., passed away on July 18, 2009, at Richfield Recovery Care Center in Salem, Va., after a long illness. […]

Devan Ray Austin, 14, of Newport went to be with God Friday, July 17, 2009. He is preceded in death by his uncle, Andy Austin. He is survived by his […]

Clifton Elton Anderson, 69, of 1530 Grove Drive Pulaski, Va., born November 19, 1939, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 17, 2009 at his residence with […]

James Lynwood Sowder, Sr., U.S. Navy Retired, 93, of Meadows of Dan, Va., passed away on Friday, July 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by first wife, Thelma and son, James, Jr.

Gilmer Lee Riggins Sr., 93, of Pulaski died Thursday, July 16, 2009 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born in West Virginia on Feb. 17, 1916, he was the son of […]

 Gary William Richards, 52, of Christiansburg, Va., and Roanoke, Va., passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Mr. Richards was preceded in death by his father, James W. Richards; and his […]

India Opal Phillips, 85, of Snowville, Va., passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009, in Centerpoint Hospital Independence, Mo. She was an excellent provider for her family, and a business woman […]

Stella Katherine Wall Orey, 72, of Narrows, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem. A lifelong resident of […]

Opal Janice Martin, 70, of Pearisburg, Va., died on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at the Elm Tree Group Home. She was born in Erwin, Tenn., on January 22, 1939, to […]

David Monroe Gamibll age 53 of Christiansburg, Va. and formerly of Galax, Va. passed away Thursday, July 16,2009 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. David was born on January 23, 1956 in […]

Randy Mills, 54, of Copper Hill, Va., passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009. He was very much loved by his wife, and his pet dogs, Bandit, Angel, Ankles, Butta and Tigger. He was dearly loved by in-laws and many friends.

Ruby Mae Flanagan Roseberry, 89, of Pulaski, Va., passed away early Thursday morning, July 16, 2009, in Pulaski Community Hospital’s skilled care unit. She was born in Wythe County on […]

Peggy (Spiegel) Obengari, 68, of Pearisburg, Va., died at her home of pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, July 15, 2009. Her husband, Bill Obengari; and her children, Lee, Grady, and Phyllis; […]

Joe Graham Jr., 92, of Dublin, Va., died early Thursday morning, July 16, 2009, at his residence following a long illness. The son of the late Joe Graham Sr. and […]

Peter Riley Ketterer, 70, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on July 15, 2009. He was born on June 3, 1939. He is survived by his wife, Virginia “Ginny” R. Ketterer; […]

Patsy Ruth Crews Rogers, 81, of Pearisburg, departed this life Tuesday morning, July 14, 2009, at Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg after a long illness. Born in Pipestem, W.Va. on […]

Clyde Harden Holcomb, 88, of Dublin, VA died Monday, July 13, 2009 at his home. He was born in Henry Co, VA on December 28, 1920 and was the son […]