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Billy Eugene Via departed this life on October 11, 2024, four months to the day after his 100th birthday. Born June 11, 1924, to Samuel Eugene and Mattie Carroll Via, […]

William Sidney Cooke, 83, of Draper Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home. Bill was born on July 9, 1941, to his […]

Stephen Paul Riley, 82 after fighting a long hard battle with Alzheimers passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in Warner Robins, Georgia on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Stephen […]

Cecelia Kaye Dunford, age 79, of Rich Creek, VA, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024. Born April 30,1945, in Mullens, WV, she was the daughter of the late Cecil […]

Mary Lou McGuire from Glen Lyn, 54, departed to her heavenly home Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Mary was […]

David McKinley Light, 70 of Christiansburg passed away October 10, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Capitola Light; and his brother, Billy Light. David is […]

Kenneth Gilmer Shepherd, 78, of London, Ohio went to his heavenly home on October 9, 2024. He was born in Radford, VA on May 5 1946 to the late John […]

Ruth “Granny” Cena Simpkins Martin, 99, of Pilot, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Granny was preceded in death by her parents, […]

Addie Elizabeth Roseberry Hubble, 85, of Dublin, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Houston Barclay and Ada Bond Roseberry; and her […]

Timothy Donald Dobbins, 91, of Radford died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. Don was a well-known and well-loved area personality who made a difference in the lives of many with his […]

George Edgar “Eddie” Moser, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, just one day shy of his 78th birthday. Born in […]

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Susan Grace Conway, aged 52, on Monday, September 30, 2024, at her residence in Ballard, WV. She was born […]

Ray Lee Sevy, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. He was born June 5, 1962, in Hinton, WV. […]

Diego Guadalupe Rosales, 24, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. Survivors include his parents, Guadalupe Rosales and Claudia Alejandra Limon; siblings, Maria Rosales, Jose Rosales, and Alexandra Rosales; […]

Lottie “Darlene” Banes Andrews, age 66 of Rural Retreat, died Monday October 7, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol, TN. She was born on April 21, 1958 in Wytheville, […]

Eric Timothy Gress, age 75 of Dublin, died suddenly Friday, October 4, 2024 at his residence. He was born on March 2, 1949 in Wytheville, and was the son of […]

Brian Keith Stafford, 60, of the Bear Springs Community, passed away Monday, October 7,2024 at his home. He was born May 28, 1964, in Pearisburg, VA, the son of the […]

Mrs. Lydia Jane Whitlock Slate, 82, died October 5, 2024, in Charlotte. She was born May 9, 1942, in Radford, Virginia, a daughter to the late Cleo and Vergie Likens […]