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This site contains obituaries and memorial tributes for people in and around the New River Valley of southwestern Virginia. Originally posted on NRVNews.com or submitted by area funeral homes, our database has more than 20,000 obituaries.

Eaves, Jean Jones

Jean Eaves, 76, of Blacksburg, Va. passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, Va. Jean was born to Howard and Esther Jones on November 2, 1942 in Wake Forrest, Va. She graduated from Christiansburg Institute in 1960 and attended Bennet College in Greensboro, North Carolina and Virginia Tech in […]

Howe, Ruth Hurley

Ruth Virginia Hurley Howe, age 93, of Dublin died Friday, July 5, 2019 at Highland Ridge Rehab surrounded by her loving family and treasured staff members. Ruth was born May 6, 1926 in Saltville, Virginia, and was the daughter of George Austin Hurley and Malonia Dee Hurley. Ruth had a wonderful childhood in Saltville, and […]

Smith, John Melvin

John Melvin Smith of McCoy got his wish for the Lord to take him home on Thursday, July 4, 2019. John Melvin was born November 22, 1920 in Montgomery County VA. He was referred to by many names such as Son, Brother, Husband, Daddy, PawPaw, PawPaw Dink, the Dinkster, Captain John, Hammer Head John. Melvin […]

Lorton, Stanley Cleo

Stanley Cleo Lorton, 100 of Willis, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019. Stanley is the son of Joseph Lorton & Allie Slusher Lorton, now deceased. He was born in Radford, VA. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Eva Vaughan Lorton; wife, Ruby Vaughn Lorton; brothers & sisters-in-law, Willard & Alberta Lorton, […]

Lucas, Joseph Glenn

“Joey” Joseph Glenn Lucas, 69, of Castle Rock Drive, Pembroke, VA, departed this life Thursday, July 4, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a battle with lung cancer. Born in Pearisburg on May 12, 1950, he was a son of the late Luther C. and Janie Stump Lucas. “Joey” was retired […]

Noll, James Franklin

James (Jim) Franklin Noll, 77, went to be with the Lord Jesus on July 3, 2019, in Christiansburg Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gloria Moeser Noll; his son J. Michael Noll and wife Diane of Gainesville, Ga.; grandsons Joshua, Aaron and Stephen Noll, also of Gainesville; daughter Donna Noll Neel […]

Lewis, Mary Calfee

Mary Elizabeth Lewis, 86, of Radford, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. She retired after 30 years from Radford University. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice Gray and Celeslie Jones Calfee; her husband, Andrew Lewis; 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Survivors include her sons, Charles and Joseph Calfee, and Thomas Burks all […]

Quesenberry, Ledlie Huff

Ledlie Velma Huff Quesenberry, 90 of Indian Valley, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 4th, 2019. She was preceded in death by infant grandson, Jamie Lafon Alley. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Foster F. Quesenberry; Four daughters, Barbara J. Marshall, Lois Morgan (Harold), Melinda Phillips […]

Pope, Emily McConnell

Emily Sue Pope passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019. She was born in Christiansburg, Va., the daughter of the late Grady and Gladys McConnell. Emily was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sarah Cannaday and brother-in-law, Harold Cannaday. Emily graduated from Radford College with a degree in education. She loved teaching her first grade […]

Phillips, Peggy Narum

Peggy Narum Phillips, 59, of Elliston, Va., went to be with her Lord on Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Peggy enjoyed shopping trips with her daughter, taking long drives, collecting dragonflies, cooking (especially her famous Macaroni Salad), cleaning, laughing with her […]

Bowles, Mary Hager

Mary Catherine Hager Bowles, 87 of Narrows, VA passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Mrs. Bowles was born in Bland Co., VA on April 24, 1932 and was a daughter of the late Lake Hager and Elsie Mae Burton Hager. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Aubrey […]

Epperly, Edward

Edward Epperly 87, of Christiansburg, Va., went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on July 2, 2019 surrounded by his family, after a life that was well lived. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 66 years, Dollie Epperly; sons, Norman Epperly (Janet), Jerry Epperly (Angie); daughter, Sharon Flinchum (Wendell); grandchildren, […]

Warden, Everett Stephen

Everett Stephen Warden, age 20 of Belspring passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his home. Born October 26, 1998 in Radford he was the son of Stephen Frank Warden & Donna Jean Ridpath Warden. His brother, Chris Warden, maternal grandparents, Grover Evans Ridpath & Nancy Duncan Ridpath and paternal grandfather, Larry Frank Warden preceded […]

Thompson, Emma Law

Emma Justine Thompson, age 89, of Glen Lyn, Virginia formerly of Kellysville, WV passed away June 29,2019. Justine was born May 7, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Lewis Green Law and Allie Mae Johnston Law. In addition to her parents Justine was preceded in death by her husband Thomas T. Thompson, four […]

Hobbs, Clarence William

Clarence “Bill” Hobbs, of Pulaski, passed away suddenly on June 30, 2019. He was born September 29, 1945 in Radford, Virginia. Mr. Hobbs was preceded in death by his parents, Leona and Harrison Hobbs, and by his in-laws, George and Thelma Miller. Bill battled heart problems from the age of 9 but lived a very […]

Womack, Roger Dale

Roger Dale Womack, age 61, of Christiansburg, gained his wings on June 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family, friends, man’s best friend (his dog, Otis), along with his special aunt and caretaker, Gale Gibson, who was by his side almost daily during his battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by […]

Stanley, Judy Hylton

Judy Faye Hylton Stanley, 64 of Hillsville, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Stanley; mother, Belle Hylton; grandchildren, Joanna Carroll and Matthew Triplett; sisters & brothers-in-law, Bonnie & Robert Roten and Becky & Lewis Cox; nephew, Robert Roten, Jr.; niece, Frances Triplett; and sister-in-law, Virginia Duncan. Graveside […]

Lafon, Dennis Bedford

Dennis Bedford Lafon, 79, of Pearisburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Dennis was born on May 25, 1940 at Organ Cave, West Virginia and was a son of Louise Reid. Besides his mother, he was preceded in death by his first wife, […]

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