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Ronald Dean Arbaugh, 58 of Pembroke, Virginia departed this life December 19, 2023 at his home. Born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 5, 1965, he was a son of the […]

Thomas “Harlan” Wade, 83, of Roanoke County, VA, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on December 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cline and […]

Ivan “Buddy” Glenn Bales, Jr., 70 of Pearisburg, VA., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. Buddy was born […]

Joy Cook Dunford, age 66, of Blacksburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 16th, 2023. Joy was born December 9th, 1957, in Blacksburg to the […]

Jerrold Park Allen, Major General, United States Air Force (Retired), passed away in San Antonio, TX on December 13, 2023 at the age of 79. Jerry was born on February […]

On Sunday, December 17th, 2023, after a fun-filled day with his family in Dollywood, TN, my Superman James Vander (Jimmy) Bishop, age 63, passed away suddenly. To his son Jason, […]

Richard “Rick” Ferguson Cooper, born December 17, 1953 stepped into heaven during his sleep on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the age of 70 in his home in Blacksburg, VA. […]

Jimmie Wallace Smith, TSGT, USAF Retired, went to join his family, friends, and military buddies that left this world before him. Jimmie was 93 years old. Born September 1, 1930, […]

Roger Smith, 75 of Elliston, passed away December 19, 2023. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather as well as a friend to many. He loved his church and […]

Daniel “Danny” Ralph Sparks, 74, of Narrows, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Danny was born on November 5, 1949, in Narrows, VA, and […]

Allen Edward Conley 84, of Narrows, VA., went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 19, 2023. He was a resident of Heritage Hall Rich Creek, VA since […]

Myrtle Ann Pauley Brammer, age 81 of Pulaski, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at Lewis Gale Hospital – Montgomery. She was born in Bland County on July 17, 1942, […]

Joel “Jake” Black, age 69 of Pulaski, Virginia, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Pulaski Health & Rehabilitation Center. Jake was born on October 21, 1955, in […]

Kenneth Hale King of Check Va. born January 21,1942, passed peacefully in the presence of his loving family on December 18, 2023, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a valiant 10 […]

Carolyn Gilchrist, 67, of Pulaski died on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at her home. Truly a loving soul, who opened her home to even strangers in time of need. An […]

Peggy Mae Dobbins, 83, of Dublin, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023. She was a member of Fairlawn Church of God and was retired from Krogers after 35 years. Peggy […]

Shirley Lorraine Wilburn Bowers of Baltimore, MD, departed this earthly life to go and be the Lord on December 15, 2023, at the age of 86, just 5 days shy […]

Edward Karr Evans age 78 of Blacksburg, VA, passed away on December 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Ribble Evans and Grace Elizabeth Evans; grandson, […]