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Pervis Earl Blevins, known to everyone as “Blackie”, passed away from his earthly life into his eternal one on November 24, 2023 at the age of 90 years old. Blackie […]

Frances Jean Craig Cook, age 91 of Pulaski, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Commonwealth Assisted Living in Fairlawn. She was born in Pulaski on July 1, 1932, and was […]

Donna Lee McMillen, 77, of Indian Valley, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. She was a Registered Nurse but was lovingly known around Radford City Schools as “Nurse Donna”. She […]

Darlene Sowers Taylor, 64 of Christiansburg passed away November 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Houston Ray Sowers Sr. and Reba Sowers; and by her brother, […]

Helen Foy Howard Lawrence born February 10, 1934 in Elliston, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home In Riner, Virginia on Friday November 24, 2023 surrounded by family and her […]

Juanita Eanes Slate, born September 28, 1926 gained her heavenly wings and regained perfect sight in the arms of our savior on November 25, 2023. She was reunited for eternity […]

Mona Ann Shultz, 64, of Narrows, VA, passed away, Saturday, November 25, 2023. Mona was born on March 23, 1959, in Pearisburg, VA and was a daughter of the late […]

Charlotte Spencer McClaugherty, 75, of Christiansburg passed away November 25, 2023. She was a member of The Church of God of Prophecy and a Godly woman, a great mother, and […]

Nathan Jacques Kranowski, age 86, of Blacksburg, died, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Muriel Kranowski; son […]

Mary Howard Adkins, age 76 of Blacksburg, VA died, on November 22, 2023, at her home. She was born on October 19, 1947, to the late James Edward and Fannie […]

James Pinckney Wightman, 88, of Blacksburg, Virginia, died peacefully at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on November 20, 2023. Jim was born in Ashland, Virginia on May 14th, 1935 to Helen and […]

Edith Bell Williams, a beacon of love and warmth to all those who knew her, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023, in Pembroke, VA. Born on September 18, 1931, […]

Andrew “Jerry” James, 66, of Radford, died Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Kyle James and Laura Bell James; sister, Shannon; and brother, […]

Ila Ann Yates, 90, of Fairlawn, passed peacefully into the waiting arms of her Savior on the morning of Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Ila was a strong woman of faith, […]

Melody Lee Munzing, 63, of Copper Hill passed away on November 21st after a long illness. She is survived by her devoted husband of 38 years, Bob Munzing. Surviving her […]

(May 15, 1964 – November 20, 2023) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving son, father and special grandfather, “Pops.” H. Wayne Mann departed […]

Jean Kirtner Reed, 86, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at her home in Christiansburg. She was retired from the Radford Arsenal. She was preceded in death by her parents, […]

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Stephen Francis Gallagher of Narrows, VA left his earthly body in the loving care of his sister. […]