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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kellan Michael Cochran, a beloved husband, father, and brother. Born on May 29, 1983, Kellan left this world on […]

Mary Evelyn Vest Albert, 95, of Blacksburg, VA and formerly of Pearisburg, VA, went to be with the Lord she so faithfully served on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Mary was […]

Evelyn Lipes Duncan, age 87 of Newport, Virginia, died, Monday, January 01, 2024, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Craig County, Virginia on March 14, 1936, to the […]

Patricia Ann Robbins Merchant, 61 of Woolwine, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Merchant; and brothers, Ronnie Robbins, Buddy Robbins, […]

Lloyd Wendell Akers, Sr., of Floyd, died suddenly on December 29. Born on December 10, 1937 in Copper Valley, Lloyd died as he lived, hard at work with a hammer […]

Garnet Ross Woolwine received her angel wings on January 1, 2024. She was born February 8, 1926, in Mingo County, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her loving […]

Wendell Clarence McNeil was called home to his heavenly Father on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born in the Terry’s Fork area of Floyd […]

Annie Cregger Edney, from Pulaski, Virginia passed away December 29, 2023. She was born April 22, 1938, in Pulaski. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years […]

Robert Lee Yates, 94, of Christiansburg, passed away on December 31, 2023, at his home. He was a member of the Fairlawn Church of God. Bob was retired from RAAP […]

Nell Frances Doss, 74, born on February 16, 1949, was received into heaven (during her sleep) on January 1, 2024, at the Spring Oak Senior Living Home in Christiansburg. Nell […]

Barry O’Neil Bodo (July 3, 1940 – December 28, 2023) departed this world surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Stephen Bodo and Florence Miller Bodo of […]

Gail Leigh Hand, 68, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at her home in Dublin. She was an employee of Radford Orthopedics. Gail was preceded in death by her parents, […]

The vivacious Linda Elizabeth Sayers Stiner passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on December 29, 2023 at her home in Radford, Virginia. Linda Elizabeth Sayers was born on September 4, 1941 […]

Edgar “Sonny” William Smith, 81, of Dublin, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 30, 2023. Born April 10th, 1942, to the late Otto and Helen Smith of Dublin. He was […]

Linda McPherson Early, age 81, of Christiansburg, died Friday, December 29, 2023, at Lewis Gale Medical Center. She was born in Montgomery County, Va., on July 23, 1942, to the […]

Mary L. Humphreys Thomas, age 80, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, VA. Born August 28, 1943, in Alderson, WV, she […]

Garland Joseph Tabor, Jr., age 74 of Radford passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at his home with family. Born October 13, 1949 in Radford he was the son of […]

James Sidney Whited, 87, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at his home in Radford surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Hazel […]