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Basil George Grapsas, 94, of Radford, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born in Athens Greece on June 17, 1929, and completed his education in America attending Massachusetts […]

Mary Walton Janney, 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Arnold Edward Janney; son, Curtis Edward Janney; […]

Michael J. Summa, 72, of Dublin, Virginia, passed away after a long illness. He was born in Waterbury, Conn., grew up in Norwalk, Conn. before traveling around the United States, […]

On December 8th, 1960 a shining star was put on this earth to brighten it. On Sunday, May 12th, 2024 the earth got a little darker cousin Peggy Beasley went […]

My mom, Myrtle Annabelle Webb Turman, also known as Annabelle M. Turman, born September 15, 1934, peacefully passed on May 29, 2024 at 4:00am at the age of 89. There […]

Sharon “Sha” Yvonne Holder Whittimore, 72, passed away peacefully Friday, June 7, 2024. She was retired from Hubbell Lighting. Sha was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Kirtner; husband, […]

Richard James Rittenhouse, long time resident of Blacksburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on June 11, 2024. Rich was born January 29, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, the son […]

Aileen Ruth Blankinship Fletcher completed her earthly journey on Thursday June 6th 2024. She Is Preceded In Death By Her Parents; Massie & Anne Blankinship; Her Brother Massie Blankinship And […]

Robert Trump, Jr. of Blacksburg, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Trump; beloved grandparents, William and Mary Gilbert; one uncle; […]

Sherman Eldon Smith, 81 of Pearisburg, VA., (Ingram Village), went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home. Sherman was born on February 5, 1943, […]

Brenda Ann Gillespie, age 61, of Ballard, WV, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA, surrounded by family. Born June 5, 1963, […]

Denise “Neecie” Webb Luqmaan passed away June 1, 2024, at the age of 57, in her hometown of Pulaski County, Virginia. Neecie was born June 30, 1966, in Pulaski County […]

Kitty Sue Tickle Pauley, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her home in Radford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Helen Tickle; husband, Thomas […]

Carl Clinton Anderson Jr., 76, of Bland, Virginia, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2024, at his residence. He was born on February 11, 1948, in Pulaski, Virginia. He was […]

Charles Brent Gillespie, age 59, of Radford, Virginia died, Sunday, June 9, 2024, at his home. He was born in Radford, Virginia on July 9, 1964, to the late Herbert […]

Ronald Hugh Phillips, 77, of Fairlawn, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was a member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church and retired from New River Industries with over 40 […]

Gregory Lee Caldwell, age 69, of Blacksburg, died, Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. He was born in Montgomery County, Virginia on November 28, 1954, to the […]

Mark William Slate, 61 of Christiansburg, passed away June 8, 2024. He was a lifelong member of the Radford Church of God of Prophecy – a dedicated Christian, son, father, […]